COUGAR NEWS 2023-2024

Congratulations to TISD Superintendent Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora for being a NATIONAL FINALIST for Superintendent of The Year!

On December 20th, right after finishing up finals, Cards for Hope co-Presidents Jack Harris and Thomas Salcedo and other members of the club delivered holiday cards to seniors at Tomball Retirement Center.

Students who missed an exam this past week can see and make arrangements with their teachers starting January 8th when they return. The last day to make up and exam will be on the exam make up day on Saturday, January 13 at 7:30 am.

Students should ensure their teacher knows they plan to come on the 13th so the exam is there for them. Students must arrive before 7:30 as doors will be locked during the testing period for student safety.

Week of December 18th-20th (THE FOLLOWING IS THE SAME INFO AS LAST WEEK BUT STILL RELEVANT

College & Career Counselor Corner

• TISD Service Cord Update - TISD has updated the hour requirement for students to earn the TISD Service Cord. Class of 2024 - 120 hours, (update) Class of 2025 and beyond - 160 hours. Students submit all hours through their Student Link (same login as HAC, can also be accessed through HAC by clicking on the Tomball “T”). SENIOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: MARCH 1, 2024.
  
• FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) - The 2024-2025 FAFSA us undergoing changes and will open in December 2023 (date TBA). More information to come! How can you prepare? Student and parent(s) can create their FSA ID prior to December 2023 (recommended!). In the past only one parent needed an FSA ID, but with the new changes all parents will need one. It’s quick and easy! All you’ll need is your SSN, cell phone number and/or email address. Click HERE to create the FSA ID.
• (DATE UPDATED!) FAFSA Workshop January 16, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm in the LGI (Rm 1253). This event is specifically for seniors and their parents/guardians ONLY. We will review the updates to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and assist families start/complete the FAFSA. Come and go event, enter through main entrance off Quinn road. Doors close at 7:30 pm. Please feel free to bring your own computer, Chromebooks will also be available. Recommended to have FSA ID created for student AND parent(s) prior to the event (by 1/12/24 UPDATED!)
  
• SENIOR GIRLS - The Cypress-Woodlands Junior Forum Founding Members' Scholarship is available to graduating senior women. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to young women who have made the effort during their high school career to volunteer their time and talents to their community. The primary criterion used to evaluate the applicants is their Community Service. Academic performance and financial need are secondary considerations in determining the scholarship recipient(s). Applications are available in the counselor’s office (Rm 1359) or online at: https://www.cwjuniorforum.org/application/ Application deadline is January 12, 2024. Please submit to room 1359 by 3:00 pm.
• LOCAL TOMBALL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS - Many of them are LIVE! As we hear back from scholarship donors more will be added to the list through January. Click HERE for all the information.
• Opportunity for Juniors: Girls State & Boys State - Great leadership opportunity for juniors! THS will pay for one boy and one girl to attend the events. Application and deadlines apply to be considered to represent THS. Click HERE for more details. Application deadline: January 19th!
• Student taking Dual Credit for the FIRST TIME in 2024-2025 - Get a head start by submitting you application to LSC. Follow these application instructions!! All the details on the process and First Time in Dual Credit Student meeting will be shared when we return in January, but having your application submitted and receiving your LSC ID number will be a great head start!
• CURRENTLY ENROLLED 2023-2024 Dual Credit Students - Mrs. Nichols will meet with you when we return in January with all the instructions you’ll need for the 2024-2025 school year! Be sure that you make your spring 2024 course fee payments by January 6th! Copy of the fee payment steps HERE.

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

NEW WEBSITE: www.thsspo2024.com

You can also email us at spoths2024@gmail.com

OUR NEXT MEETING is scheduled for Thursday, January 11th in the cafeteria of Tomball High

Some SPO Senior Events already scheduled:

MR. DEBONAIR COMPETITION: February 8

POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL: April 10

PROJECT PROM: April 21

BACCALAUREATE: May 19

SENIOR SUNSET: May 17

Attention all Seniors! Registration has officially opened for Mr. Debonair 2024, “ One Ken of a Night.” This year we are paying tribute to the man of all men, Ken. So we’re calling all class of 2024 Ken’s and their Barbie’s to show off their best style, attributes and talents in one fun-filled evening on February 8, 2024 . Are you Kenough? Find out by registering via the links below or during your lunch the week of December 11-15. Registration open through January 22, 2024.

If you’re a “Ken” please follow the link below for contestant registration:

If you’re a “Barbie” to assist a “Ken” contestant, please follow the link below for registration:

Parents we need your help with

Mr. Debonair 2024 “One “Ken” of a Night.” Volunteer opportunities start as early as next week. Please see sign up genius below and be part of this memorable and fun event! Make sure to put your senior’s name under comments so you can earn points for volunteering.

THS and TMHS 2024 Senior Parent Organizations are proud to announce our first ever joint fundraiser! With the generous donation from Fred Haas Toyota County and Fred Haas Nissan we have been given a once in a lifetime opportunity to raffle off a brand new 2024 Nissan Kicks or Toyota Corolla! ONE HUNDRED PERCENT of ticket sales will go directly to each SPO organizations that sell. We would like to thank them for this amazing opportunity!

The link below take you directly to the site to sell tickets virtually near and afar! We will also be handing out ticket books at our meetings starting September 7 to THS SPO Members. Members will earn points for selling tickets.

Our goal for THS SPO is to raise $50,000.00 that will go towards our Senior’s Project Prom and other SPO events. In order to make this a reality, we will need every THS SPO member to sell at least 12 tickets to reach this goal. We know that we have a great group of parents and community that can make this the biggest and best fundraiser ever!

Tickets will be

$24.00 for ONE

$100.00 for FIVE

Link https://my.cheddarup.com/c/support-the-ths-class-of-2024?cart=1b4d5e8f-7cab-41f4-b8f9-97be47382c21%21%2161311201

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THS SPO Membership registration is $40.00 and includes one THS SPO 2024 T-Shirt. Only one membership per household is needed. Please be sure to read the full details when registering.

Let’s make this a great year for our Seniors!

SPO Membership 2024

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

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