
BRAHMA BULL-etin!
Sunday, May 11
๐ฎ๐ธ Happy Mother's Day!๐น๐ท
"If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way mom told you to in the beginning." - Unknown
Welcome to another meaningful and eventful week!
As we head into the second week of AP exams, our campus is alive with activity. Look forward to the always spirited Powder Puff game and the vibrant celebration of M Night. Band Week kicks off, uniting incoming and returning members in nightly events as they prepare for the upcoming marching season. Multiple end-of-year banquets are being held to recognize outstanding achievements, and theatre auditions for next yearโs musical, Sister Act, are underway. The district-wide co-ed student volleyball tournament is happening this week, and Swim & Dive tryouts are scheduled for Saturday.
A reminder that this Saturday is the final Saturday School of the year. Senior parents, please check Blackboard messages and the Senior Section below for all important updates as we enter the final two weeks of the school year.
This past week, we also celebrated some unforgettable moments:
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Boys Baseball competed in the Area round vs. Boerne Champion
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CTE hosted its first-ever Field Day
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Golf, NHS, and Tennis held their end-of-year banquets
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Jack Wilson represented at the 5A UIL State Golf Tournament
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JROTC Cadets successfully passed inspection at this yearโs Pass & Review
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Choir performed a lively two-night Pop Show
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And a Little Brahma Baseball player had the honor of making the calls one more time.
We also want to extend our heartfelt support to the friends and family of Senior Landon Kelly. Services will be held this weekโplease refer to the Senior Section below for details, dates, and locations. Students attending the services need only bring a note the day of or after to excuse their absence.
Lastly, we wish a warm and loving Happy Motherโs Day to all the amazing moms and mother figures in our community. Your strength, love, and guidance mean the world. ๐
Letโs take care of each other and make it a great week.
Horns UP!
Passion | Purpose | Progress
#StrengthenThePipeline
Mr. Hernandez, Principal
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Instagram: PrincipalHDZ
Shout Outs ๐ฃ
๐ซ Teacher of the Year / Lorena Ramey, SPED ALE
๐ฅ Softball Superlatives
Final Exam Schedules / Seniors & Underclassmen
AP Exams THIS Week! May 12th - May 16th
๐ โฐ THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
๐ฝ Sunday, May 11
๐ฝ Monday, May 12
Seniors / Powder Puff / Fuschak Field / 5:00 PM See Flyer Below
Softball / Banquet / Voight House / 6:30 PM
Band / Spring Concert / Auditorium / 7:00 PM
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AP Exams Today
- Calculus AB & BS - 8:00 AM - Gym
- Music Theory - 12:00 PM - Library COnference Room
- Seminar - 12:00 PM - B120
๐ฝ Tuesday, May 13
Seniors / M Night / Auditorium & Courtyard / 7:00 PM
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AP Exams Today
- AP PreCalculus - 8:00 AM - Gym
- Environmental Science - 12:00 PM - Gym
๐ฝ Wednesday, May 14
Band / Mini Camp / Band Hall / 5:00 PM
Band / Freshmen Registration / Band Hall / 7:00 PM
Orchestra / Spring Concert / Auditorium / 7:00 PM
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AP Exams Today
- English Language - 8:00 AM - Gym
๐ฝ Thursday, May 15
Family Engagement / Health Fair / Front Circle / 3:00 PM
Athletics / VB CO-Ed Tournament / Gym / 4:30 PM
Theatre / Musical Auditions (Lead) / Auditorium / 4:30 PM See Flyer Below
Band / Sophomore Round-Up / Band Hall / 7:00 PM
Band / Mini Camp / Band Hall / 5:00 PM
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AP Exams Today
- Spanish Language - 8:00 AM - A301
- Art History - 8:00 AM - A305
๐ฝ Friday, May 16
Athletics / VB CO-Ed Tournament / Gym / 4:30 PM
Band / Mini Camp / Band Hall / 5:00 PM
Theatre / Senior Directed Festival / Black Box / 5:30 PM See Flyer Below
Band / Junior & Senior Round-Up / Band Hall / 7:00 PM
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AP Exams Today
- Spanish Literature - 8:00 AM - A301
- Psychology - 12:00 PM - A301
๐ฝ Saturday, May 17
Saturday School - Cafeteria - 8:00 AM
Dance / Fundraiser - Squeaky Clean Car Wash / 10:00 AM
Swim & Dive - Tryouts - Josh Davis Natatorium - 11:15 AM
Band / EOY Banquet / Morgan's Wonderland Event Center / 6:30 PM
Brahma Spirit Wear Store
๐ ๐ School Based Services
๐ฅ๐ MacArthur Clinic | Health Services
๐ Big Blue Library
Smore Link: Library Newsletter
๐ Counselor's Corner
Counseling Services Updates & Announcements, please visit https://www.neisd.net/macarthur/academics
๐ฎ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ซ College, Career & Military Readiness
AP Exams Start May 5th
- Schedule: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/exam-administration-ordering-scores/exam-dates
- Exams start either at 8am or 12pm.
- 8am
- Not 8:50am like the beginning of the normal school day.
- Plan to get to the test room by 7:45am.
- Getting stopped by bad traffic or by the train on Wetmore will not be a valid excuse to test if students are late to their exam.
- Leave early
- Plan out a different route that avoids traffic or the train.
- Get a ride if you normally ride the bus.
- Once directions begin, no students will be allowed to enter test room so please arrive early.
- 12pm
- Students are responsible for notifying teachers at 11:45am that they are scheduled to test.
- Teachers will have rosters and will verify.
- If you have extended time, PLEASE plan for the possibility that you may miss your bus home.
- All guidelines specified above are rules established per College Board.
- None of these guidelines are established by MacArthur HS or NEISD.
- We as a campus must follow these guidelines in order to continue offering AP Exams and Courses in the future.
- Lunch during AP Exams
- Lunch will not be provided and students may end up missing their Lunch Periods
- Please bring a lunch just in case your student misses their Lunch Period.
๐ NEISD Special Education Website
๐ช Family Engagement
๐ NEISD Adult & Community Education
๐ '26 Seniors
Senior Class of 2026 Officer Application and Elections
Attention Juniors, Class of 2026! Are you interested in serving as a Senior Class Officer next year? Scan the QR code or follow the link on the flyer for more information. Contact the Senior Class Sponsors, April Moyer or Rebecca Sibley with questions. (amoyer@neisd.net, rsible@neisd.net)
๐ '25 Seniors
Obituary: Landon Kelly, Class of '25
As a senior at MacArthur High School, Landon was a 4-year member of the varsity golf team, photo editor of the yearbook, and worked as a host at El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant. A naturally talented artist, Landon enjoyed spending time with family and friends, drawing, photography, nature and Legos. He was planning on attending Texas Tech University in the fall and was excited to be a Red Raider.
- The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Porter Loring Mortuary, 2102 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, Texas, with a rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m.
- A Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church, 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio, Texas
- Internment Services will be held May 16, 2025, at 3:00 pm at Holy Cross Cemetery. 17501 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, Texas.
'25 Graduation Information & Updates
Graduation for the Class of 2025 is almost here!
Reminder: Alamodome on Saturday, May 24th, at 2:30 PM.
We want to share important information with you. Please read through the detailed information included on the attached presentation that was shared with Seniors at the in-person Flex Assembly yesterday, Thursday, May 8th, 2025. It is attached at the bottom.
Also, we ask that you please check Skyward to review that your Senior is on track to graduate and is currently meeting all Graduation requirements- both with attendance and grades. If there is a grade currently below a 70, please have your Senior talk to the teacher about completing assignments, quizzes, and tests. If there are any attendance questions or concerns, please have your Senior speak with their assigned Assistant Principal (Mr. Gloege). Counselors will be wrapping up meeting with students this coming week through the English IV classes; however, appointments may also be scheduled with our counselors.
If you have any Graduation-related questions, please contact MacArthur 2025 Graduation Coordinator Mr. Christopher Gloege at cgloeg@neisd.net or 210-356-7626.
Thank you,
MacArthur Administration
2025 NEISD Alamodome Graduation Information
Senior Celebrations / Lower Schools
Senior Walks/Celebrations | Elementary Schools
May 14th
- Redland Oaks Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Walzem Elementary | 7:45 AM
- Windcrest Elementary | 7:30 AM
May 15th
- Castle Hills Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Clear Spring Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Coker Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Hidden Forrest Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Jackson-Keller Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Serna Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Oak Grove Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Olmos Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Thousand Oaks | 5:00 PM
- Wetmore Elementary | 5:00 PM
May 16th
- Colonial Hills Elementary | 7:45 AM
- Dellview Elementary | 7:30 AM
- East Terrell Hills | 7:30 AM
- Harmony Hills Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Ridgeview Elementary | 8:00 AM
- Royal Ridge Elementary | 7:30 AM
May 19th
- Bulverde Elementary | 7:45 AM
- Camelot Elementary | 7:45 AM
- Canyon Ridge Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Cibolo Green Elementary | Time TBD
- Encino Park Elementary | 7:00 AM
- Hardy Oak Elementary | 7:00 AM
- Las Lomas Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Montgomery Elementary | 7:45 AM
- Oak Meadow Elementary | 8:00 AM
- Roan Forest Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Tuscany Heights Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Vineyard Ranch Elementary | Time TBD
- Wilderness Oak Elementary | 7:30 AM
May 20th
- Northwood Elementary | 7:45 AM
- Regency Place Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Wilshire Elementary | 7:30 AM
May 21st
- El Dorado Elementary | 7:45 AM
- Fox Run Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Longs Creek Elementary | 7:30 AM
- Northern Hills Elementary | 7:15 AM
- Woodstone Elementary | 7:30 AM
May 22nd
- Steubing Ranch Elementary | 7:45 AM
NO INFO TO DATE
- Huebner
- Larkspur
- Stahl
Senior Walks/Celebrations | Middle Schools
May 21st
- Driscoll Middle School | 7:30 AM
๐ The Week in Review
๐งข Baseball vs Champion / Playoffs / Game 1 WIN!
๐ด ๐ Career Tech / Field Day
โณ Golf / EOY Banquet
๐งข Baseball vs Champion / Playoffs / Game 2
โณ Golf / State Tournament
Senior Jack WIlson competed in the UIL State Golf Championship at Legacy Hills GOlf Course in Georgetown. Under less that favorable conditions not only battled the fierce competition but also the weather. On Day 1, the format was switched to "Complete as many holes as possible, up to 36" and so Jack started strong. At midday play was suspended. Play resumed later in the afternoon. Day 2 was a wash out.
In the end, Jack placed a very respectable 46 out of 72 of the best 5A golfers in Texas. Jack represented himself, his family and Brahma Nation extremely well. We are very proud!
๐ JROTC / Cadet Pass & Review
๐ NHS / EOY Banquet
๐ค Choir / Pop Show - Day 1
๐ค Choir / Pop Show - Day 2
๐พ Tennis / EOY Banquet
๐งข Baseball vs Champion / Playoffs / Game 3
โพ How about it, Ben? One more time...
๐ Coming Soon!
Swim Tryouts / Multiple Dates
๐ Student Life
Library Accessible Test Prep Materials / Come See!
Dance for PE credit?!?!
Recurring Weekly Events & Activities
The best luck of all is the luck you make for yourself - Gen. Douglas MacArthur
๐ฎ ๐ค๐ฝ Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
๐ฎ ๐ค๐ฝ Parent Information
๐๐๐ฝ ๐ Schedules
๐ฎ ๐คAcademic Deans
Seated then Standing | Left to Right
Mrs. Kolenda | Science | mkolen@neisd.net
Ms. Stephen | Mathematics | msteph@neisd.net
Mrs. Clark Gonzalez | English Language Arts | agonza150@neisd.net
๐ฎ ๐คCounseling & Student Support Team
Seated then Standing | Left to Right
Ms. Espadas | 10th Grade Counselor | (210) 676 -7671 | respad@neisd.net
Ms. Fitzsimon | Lead Counselor | (210) 356 - 7702 | sfitzs@neisd.net
Mrs. Ybarra | Counselor ECHS, iCSI & Mac UP | (210) 356 - 7639 | lybarr2@neisd.net
Ms. Cook | 9th Grade Counselor | (210) 676 - 7632 | kcook@neisd.net
Mrs. Ethridge | 11th Grade Counselor | (210) 356 - 7631 | lethri@neisd.net
Ms. Esparza | Mental Wellness Counselor | (210) 356 - 7634 | cespar1@neisd.net
Mr. Robledo - Madera | College, Career, Military | (210) 356-7607 | aroble2@neisd.net
๐ฎ ๐ค Administration Team
Left to Right
Mr. Munoz | Assistant Principal 11th Grade | (210) 356 - 7622 | hmunoz1@neisd.net
Mr. Gloege | Assistant Principal 12th Grade | (210) 356 - 7626 | cgloeg@neisd.net
Mr. Hernandez | Principal | (210) 356 - 7600 | jherna20@neisd.net
Ms. Granberry | Assistant Principal 10th Grade | (210) 256 - 7624 | tgranb1@neisd.net
Mrs. Smiley | Assistant Principal 9th Grade | (210) 356 - 7631 | msmile@neisd.net
Mrs. Moran | Director Magnets | (210) 356 - 7628 | smoran3@neisd.net
Ms. Taylor | Curriculum Assistant Principal | (210) 356 - 7628 | jtaylo5@neisd.net
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"Duty, Honor, Country.
Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you
ought to be, what you can be, what you will be."
- Gen. Douglas MacArthur
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๐๐๐District Info
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