COUGAR NEWS 2023-2024

The purpose of the Cougar News Weekly Newsletter is to inform the community of everything going on at Tomball High School.

Feel free to email MarkVierkant@tomballisd.net with any celebrations of our students!!

I put together the newsletter, but depend on Parents, Students, Staff and the Community to get me stories to share with the community of Tomball.

Please share anything newsworthy for consideration. Photos to go along with the story is a wonderful touch to the story for the reader.

Each year, Tomball ISD parents are required to update Annual Enrollment information for each child registered in Tomball ISD. These updates provide critical student information, such as Guardians, Emergency Contacts, and Medical Information, allowing the district to respond appropriately in case of emergencies. ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THIS INFORMATION COMPLETED.

Please visit the links below for 2023-2024 student registration and annual enrollment information. Please be sure to review all information in the General Overview link including how to register for bus service as well as child nutrition information.

General Overview: Click Here

1st - 12th Grade Registration Requirements: Click Here

Annual Enrollment (begins July 17th): Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions: Click Here

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors will have Orientation on Thursday August 3rd.

• Sophomores - 8:30 - 10:00
• Juniors - 10:00 - 11:30
• Seniors - 1:00 - 2:30

Students and/or Parents will enter through the Lower Lobby doors during the appropriate time window. YOU MUST SHOW PROOF OF ANNUAL ENROLLMENT COMPLETION . Please print off proof of completion or take a screen shot of proof on your phone.

You will be able to pick up your course list. If there are holes in the schedule (missing classes) we will have counselors available. Parking Permits will be available for sale at this time also.

Please make sure to bring the following to purchase your parking permit

• Drivers License

• Proof of auto insurance

• Primary/Secondary vehicle description including license plate number
  

• $35 cash or check

• $100 cash or check for Senior Reserved Parking

• Random Drug Testing Form signed by parent. (Form below)

If you are unable to attend orientation it is ok. You can take care of all matters on the first day of school and FINAL COURSE SCHEDULES will be available in Home Access Center the weekend before the first day of school August 15th.

We are doing 2 sessions this year for our New Cougars.

Cougar Camp will be held on August 4th

Session 1 is from 8am-11am and Session 2 is from 12pm-3pm.

Please register using the Google Form below if you have not yet.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePiCxfnmulDBO0q4eNSGyF-zPlcuKWUSHsqXTCibnMcBrFhA/viewform?usp=sf_link

BUSES WILL BE THE ONLY VEHICLES ALLOWED IN THE FRONT LANE IN THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING. Visitors may still park in the front of the building to handle any school business or in order to check students out before the end of the day for appointments. Please stay in the lane furthest away from the school where parking is allowed.

Parents and Students, please be aware and make good decisions, not only for your health but also for your education.

For the safety of everyone at Tomball High School we are requiring all students and staff members to wear their ID visibly at all times. We will provide all students with an ID, a lanyard and a plastic covering for their ID.

ID badges will help the campus determine which individuals are authorized to be on campus and will assist in accounting for students in an emergency situation. For students, their ID badge has additional functionality for transportation, child nutrition, and library services.

Students must have their ID to enter the building. We will provide temporary ones if students forget theirs. Students need to learn to make it a part of their every day outfit. Parents will be called and consequences will be given for students who repeatedly forget their ID’s.

If a student loses their ID, a new one can be purchased for $3 along with a new lanyard and plastic sleeve for an additional $2.

Students should consult with their Assistant Principal if they lose their ID.

In the name of collectively ensuring a safe environment in our schools, the District appreciates the support of our parents in reminding their students to wear their badges to school every day.

The 2024 Cougar Yearbook is on sale now! Please visit Balfour.com to order your book and take advantage of early-bird pricing. We also have Senior Ads available, those can be ordered at Balfour.com as well. You can design the ad yourself online, or the yearbook staff can help design the ad this fall. We sell out fast every year, so please don’t miss out! Pre-order your yearbook today.

Tomball High School - Yearbook Packages | Balfour

It's time to renew your membership for the 2023-2024 academic school year. Membership options (and incentives) are available at thsabc.membershiptoolkit.com If you would like to purchase a tribute for the fall sports program, now is the time to do that as well (also at thsabc.membershiptoolkit.com). Deadline is Aug 5.

Themed shirt packages will be available this year. Get all 4 shirts by ordering one time. Packages are available at thsabc.membershiptoolkit.com. Deadline is Aug 10. Please follow our social media accounts to stay updated on all announcements, deadlines, etc. Facebook: Tomball Athletic Booster Club Instagram: @thsabcinfo SportsYou: RQ89-HQCR Twitter: @thsabcinfo

Week of July 31st - August 4th

College & Career Counselor Corner

We look forward to seeing students back on campus soon! Below are some important dates for the fall semester. As we get closer to each event, more details will be provided.

• Wednesday, September 6th Senior Parent Night from 6:00-8:00 pm in the THS Auditorium
• Thursday, September 7th College Application Workshop for Seniors from 8:30-10:00 am (space limited, sign up required) - Event hosted by SFASU Rep, seniors do not need to plan to attend SFASU to participate
• Monday, October 30th College Knowledge Night from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Tomball Event Center
• Tuesday, November 14th Cougar Block College Fair from 9:00-10:00 am
• Wednesday, December 6th Financial Aid Night from 6:00-8:00 pm in the THS Auditorium

We need all Senior Parents for the Class of 2024 to get involved.

Make sure you follow SPO 2024 on

Facebook: Tomball High School SPO 2024

Instagram: ths_spo_2024

You can also email us at spoths2024@gmail.com

OUR NEXT MEETING is scheduled for Thursday, August 17th in the cafeteria of Tomball High

Some SPO Senior Events already scheduled:

SENIOR SUNRISE: August 18

SENIOR PICNIC: October 18

MR. DEBONAIR COMPETITION: TBD

POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL: TBD

PROJECT PROM: April 21

BACCALAUREATE: May 19

Parents of The Class of 2024,

It is time to book your senior photo session with CADY!

CADY will be on our campus August 11, 2023 and for a roadshow (a mini version of the studio), from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are the sitting fees associated with the event

$59 Formal yearbook pose, Cap & Gown, Two Casual Scenes

$29 Formal yearbook pose, Cap & Gown, One Casual Scenes

$10 Formal yearbook pose, Cap & Gown

Please book your session today at www.cady.com/schedule, as spots are filling up quickly.

Please see the instructions below if you have additional questions.

Remember, the last day to be photographed is November 15, 2023. Do not wait until the last minute.

We will have more Road Show opportunities at THS if you cant make this one. You also can take photos at CADY Studios.

WE WANT ALL SENIORS TO BE IN THE YEARBOOK. THE $10 SITTING FEE IS THE ONLY COST INVOLVED TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED FOR THE YEARBOOK. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PURCHASE PHOTOS FROM CADY IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO.

Attachments:
messages/attachments/032e83064cf8bb880e7eb4166d5932f4/CADY_ROADSHOW_BOOKING_GUIDE.pdf (778.7 KB)
messages/attachments/24fd9a6a3893c51c0af9b184ddb03327/cady1.png (480.3 KB)

Mark Vierkant @THS_Mr_Vierkant

Lisa Streat @THS_Ms_Streat

Daniel Craft @THSAP_Craft

Sara Cooley @THS_cooley

Jennifer Foley @THS_jennlee

Carl Moise @C_Moise22

Carrie Sack @CSackTHS