COUGAR NEWS 2023-2024

Congratulations to THS choir members, Mia Hegar, Hazal Kadioglu and Gaby Velazquez for earning a place in the Texas All State Choir. Hazal earned 5th chair in the All State Treble Choir, Mia earned 1st Chair Treble choir and 1st Alternate to Mixed Choir and Gaby earned 4th chair in the All State Mixed Choir and became a 2 year All Stater. Only 2% of the students who begin the process achieve this prestigious honor. They will perform at the Texas Music Educators’ Convention in February.

DECA competed in the District 4 CDC yesterday and Tomball High School had 18 out 29 students’ advice to state. Congratulations to the following students in the following categories:

Accounting Applications Series

Esther Dorely, Juanpablo Orozco

Business Finance Series Event

Ross Stroble

Franchise Business Plan

Charlie Heidrich , Carson Pogach, Ethan Zerangue

Independent Business Plan

Eshan Jolly, Shaurya Kante

Entrepreneurship Series

Emilia Martin Arvizu and she the highest test score in the Entrepreneurship Cluster Exam

Financial Services Team Decision Making

Thomas Divo, Samuel Salcedo

Hospitality Services Team Decision Making

Chimkosolu Ndulue, Kaavya Veligeti

Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research

Ryan Helms, Iihan Maknojia

Principles of Business Management and Administration

Jose Gomez

Principles of Marketing

Gianmarco Gitte

Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series

Alex Kurbanov

We are very proud of our Tomball Cheer Team for becoming the 6A D2 Crowdleading Champs at the Texas State UIL Spirit Championship. They also received 4th place overall out of 64 6A D2 teams across the state. They will now focus their efforts on the UCA National Competition in Orlando, FL. Coming up in February.

Tomball High School is honored to have Corporal Haggard and Deputy Tucker as our Student Resource Officers this year.

Thank you for working hard, being a resource for our kids and keeping us all safe!

Please be mindful when driving in our back parking lot. We have a lot of traffic dropping off students; picking up students; parking to come to school; and exiting while leaving school.

We have many students and staff members who are walking to and from the building in the parking lot when many of you are driving in it. Please pay attention. Please stay off your phones while driving.

The speed limit in the parking lot is 5mph and we need everyone to slow down for safety.

Thank You!

The THS parent course selection HUB compiles important dates, procedures, presentations, and documents relating to student course selection all in one location.

Links will be updated as new versions are available.

THS Counselors google site

Basics

• Course selection window is from January 16-February 5, 2024.

• Course selection is online in HAC.

• Students must use their student HAC credentials to complete course selection. If you log in as a parent, you will not have access to select courses.

• Accessing HAC and LINK

• We are using a new four year planning program called Eduthings. This tool will allow students and parents to collaborate throughout high school on a virtual four year plan.

• Eduthings Directions

• Eduthings Video

Student Packet

• Student course selection packets will be distributed January 16 or 17 during Cougar Block to students in 9th-11th grade.

• THS Course Selection Checklist

• Step by Step Course Selection

• Course Selection Sheets

Counselors

• Counselors are available each day at all student lunches.

• Counselors will be available during cougar block during the week of Jan. 29-Feb. 2 in the LGI

• Cougar block teachers can send students WITH A PASS if they have course selection questions. This is not appropriate for extensive four year planning or simple requests like HAC access.

Parent Meetings

• January 10, 2024 Kickoff to Course Selection/ Elective Fair, counselors will have breakout sessions on graduation requirements, course selection, and the dual credit process.

• January 17, 2024 Virtual parent meetings at 9:00 and 1:00,

• January 23, 2023 In person parent meetings at THS 9:00 and 1:00

Other Course Selection Resources

(will be updated as new versions are available)

• 2024-2025 CTE Planning Guide

• 2024-2025 TISD Course Catalog

Contact Information

Please contact your current alpha counselor with questions.

TJHS (8th) Tony Scherrman

GLJHS A-L Sandra Mikush

GLJHS M-Z Ashlee Sumrall

CPJH A-K Brandi Halverson

CPJH L-Z Tammy Bendele

THS A-C r Amy Vann

THS Cu-Har Marissa Williams

THS Has-Mas Karen Hill

THS Mat-Rh Dion Henry

THS Ri-Te Angela Howell

THS Th-Z Tammy Morrow

Week of January 16th-19th

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 IS NOW OPEN FOR YOU TO COMPLETE! 🙂. Student and parent(s) need to create their FSA ID prior to completing the 2024-2025 FAFSA. 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. Click HERE for the information from the December 6th event with steps on completing the 2024-2025 FAFSA.
• (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 (Create FSA ID by 1/12/24). In the event of inclement weather, we will reschedule to another date.
• 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 (DUE THIS WEEK!) - 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!! Having your application submitted and receiving your LSC ID number will be a great head start! All NEW FIRST TIME dual credit students will be required to attend a mandatory meeting (sign-up required). Students need their LSC ID number to sign-up for a meeting. To sign-up for a meeting, STUDENTS can join the Schoology course (parents will be able to view the content once the student joins). STUDENT JOIN CODE: NXSR-FQSM-WQMVF. It is recommended to not procrastinate in this process as there will be deadlines.
• 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, February 1st 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

THS SPO’s most awaited Spring Fundraiser is upon us, Bingo Carnival at the Rob Fleming Recreation Center at 6464 Creekside Forest Dr, The Woodlands.

Enjoy an evening of dinner, drinks, Silent Auctions and of course Bingo! 100% of the proceeds go towards our 2024 Senior Class Project Prom! Follow the link below to purchase tickets before they sell out!

BINGO Carnival

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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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