Cypress Springs High School

Welcome to February! Time is flying... before we blink, it will be finals week. We have a lot of work to do!

I want to thank those families who are always diligently supporting our scholars and our school. We have many accomplishments on and off campus. When you see negativity, feel free to copy and paste anything from our newsletter - it's up to all of us to preserve the positive image of our neighborhood school. There are nearly 3,000 hard working students at our school, and they depend on the adults in their life to make sure they are looked upon as a positive contributor to society. Our mission statement is "Cypress Springs High School equips students with the tools they need for academic, personal and social achievement" Won't you help us get that word out?

We are looking forward to many great events in the coming weeks - see below and take some time to stop by and enjoy them - our scholars appreciate your presence.

Be a Blessing!

Dr. Cheryl T. Henry

Principal

The Cypress Springs feeder pattern of schools had a wonderful Horizons Showcase on February 5th at CSHS. Our Gifted and Talented students from all seven campuses - CSHS, Anthony MS, Hopper MS, Andre ES, Byrd ES, Duryea ES, Jowell ES, Postma ES and Rennell ES - were present. All of our scholars set up and presented exceptional projects. It was a great evening shared by students, teachers, parents and administrators. Our future looks so bright!!

Registration is now open for the highly anticipated community event, which features a 5K run, a 1-mile family-friendly course, and a fun-filled kids’ zone. The event will take place at the Berry Center, with the 5K winding through Towne Lake and Lone Star College-CyFair.

CFISD Deaf Education Program Offers In-Person Sign Language Classes

CFISD’s Deaf Education Program is excited to offer free, in-person Sign Language Classes for the Spring 2024-25 school year.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Location: Classes will be held at the Berry Center.
• Cost: Free and open to the public.
• PD Credit: Available for CFISD employees.
• Schedule: Six-week sessions are offered in both the Fall and Spring.
• Focus: Designed for entry-level/beginner skills and knowledge.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn a new language and connect with the Deaf community!

Check out the flyers below for more details!

Students not remaining after school for tutorials or other sanctioned events need to leave campus and go directly home.

Please do not allow students to congregate or wait for rides at our neighboring businesses across the street. Students should be picked up in the circle driveway in the front of the school.

Please help us keep all our scholars safe by following these important safety guidelines.

If you are picking up your scholar after school all pick ups take place from the front circle drive. Please do not use either of the front parking lots to pick up your scholar.

Please be aware that due to staff and student parking, as well as pedestrian traffic, driving for pickups and drop-offs in the parking lot can be very unsafe. Please drive safely!

Our goal at Cypress Springs is to provide a quality education in a safe and secure environment with limited distractions. Please see below for a few of the reminders for our students.

Cell Phones - are NOT allowed in the classroom nor during class time. All students have a CFISD device to access their classroom resources. After a warning, student cellphones will be confiscated a $15 fee will be charged, AND the parent will be required to come to the school to retrieve the cellphone.

Headphones are NOT ALLOWED in the hallways. Students may use headphones during lunch time (in the commons) only.

Quick Dress Code reminders:

1. Dress for success / Dress like a SCHOLAR!
2. Pajamas / pajama pants are not allowed
3. All shirts / tops must cover midriff - no crop tops
4. All pants must fit on the waist (no sagging)
5. Shorts, skirts, dresses, holes in pants - all lengths must be MID-THIGH.
6. Clothing must not display offensive language.

A full list of appropriate wear will be reviewed during code of conduct assemblies. The CFISD Student Code of Conduct has a full list as well.

Vaping and E-cigarettes:

Please read this important information regarding the laws on vaping and e-cigarettes. This is not only a health concern for our youth, but there are serious legal implications for our scholars when found in possession of these items.

Check out the CFISD Mental Health Minute newsletters below for valuable insights and resources on maintaining you and your scholars well-being.

Please click the link below. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s counselor. https://forms.gle/2tCFFyQMAWR7NtUr5

Tutorials take place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school from 2:45 - 3:45. Any student who remains for tutorials may stay for our FREE supper program.

The Decision Day Celebration is a celebratory event where our seniors who have been accepted to college, trade school, or have confirmed enlistment in the military are recognized. Food, fun, and music are provided, and your support can help us make this celebration great!

We want to ensure families are aware of financial aid programs that make college more accessible. Scan the QR codes below to explore tuition support options from various colleges and help your scholars achieve their college goals.

We celebrated 92 students who achieved perfect attendance during the fall semester—zero absences and zero tardies—with a delicious treat: a nacho bar!

Twenty-two of our scholars earned the National Merit and Recognition distinction this year and were honored at the Berry Center on February 4th. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and achievements! Congratulations to all! 🎓👏

Our TX20016 unit underwent their annual inspection on Friday, and our cadets performed exceptionally well! They earned a “Meets Standards” rating with no discrepancies, which is the second-highest rating possible. The unit also achieved five "Exceeds Standards" areas, and Cadet Sujey Banda was recognized as a Professional Performer for outstanding performance.

It was a fair assessment, and we are proud of our cadets’ hard work. We’re aiming for all "Exceeds" next year! 🎖👏

ARC Academy - VEX Robotics Continues to Impress!

ARC Academy - VEX Robotics showcased incredible talent, with two teams, 1412J and 1412R, advancing to the Semi-Finals before falling to the eventual champions.

At the Cinco Ranch Competition, our teams came back stronger than ever! Team 1412E won the Judges’ Award for the most outstanding robot, while Team 1412J dominated the competition and won the entire tournament!

At the District Competition, both 1412J and 1412R once again advanced to the Semi-Finals, facing tough competition against the eventual tournament champions. Team 1412J earned the Innovate Award, the third-highest honor at the tournament, recognizing their creativity and engineering excellence.

A huge shout-out to Mr. Chapela, Mr. Ober, and Ms. Tate for their dedication and support, ensuring our ARC Academy scholars continue to thrive. The team is now preparing for their potential final contest of the season—the Regional Championship in two weeks!

Great job, ARC Academy! We can’t wait to see what’s next! 🎉🚀

FFA had a great showing at CFISD AG Show!

UIL Academics had an impressive showing on Saturday with several notable achievements:

• Christian J.placed 10th in Spelling and Vocabulary.
• Xinh Xinh T. placed 6th in Copy Editing.
• The Copy Editing Team earned an outstanding 2nd place, thanks to the combined efforts of Xinh Xinh T., Hershie S., and Toan N.
• Hershie S. excelled across multiple categories, placing 5th in Feature Writing, 4th in Headline Writing, and tying for 10th in Copy Editing.
• Haider M. achieved 5th place in Social Studies.
• Aerell M. secured 3rd place individually in Computer Science, with the Computer Science Team finishing 8th overall—an impressive feat against top State contenders.

Overall, our scholars identified their target goals and realized that while the competition is tough, victory is within reach. Keep striving, Panthers! 🐾

Our students competed at the 15th Annual Hastings High School Speech/Debate Tournament, showcasing their exceptional talent and hard work.

Three of our competitors, Christian J., Destiny O., and Elliani P., advanced to the final rounds in speech events.

• Christian J. achieved an incredible 1st place in both Prose and Poetry.
• Destiny O. earned an impressive 2nd place in Poetry.

Congratulations to all our scholars for their outstanding achievements! 🎉

Percussion Takes 1st Place at Texas Color Guard Circuit Contest

Our Percussion team earned 1st place on Saturday at the Texas Color Guard Circuit Contest at Pasadena Memorial High School!

Many of you may have heard about the unfortunate incident that took place there later that day. Thankfully, our scholars had already arrived home safely before the event occurred.

We are incredibly proud of their performance and grateful for their safety.

Theater Department Shines in First Musical of the Year!

Our Theater Department kicked off the year with an incredible performance of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical! If you missed it, you missed a treat! The singing, dancing, acting, and stage crew all came together to put on a fantastic show.

A huge thank you to Ms. Jessica Poscovsky for her hard work and dedication in bringing this production to life with our talented Thespians! 🎭👏

We Are That School!!

Duryea Elementary School, one of our feeder campuses, made Friday night’s game extra special with a halftime performance. It was fantastic to see our future Panthers entertaining the crowd!

Exciting News! One of our basketball stars, Alya McDowell has been selected as the Week 21 Parker University MVP and honored with a custom bobblehead in her image! 🏀🎉 Check out the featured sports news clip showcasing this incredible recognition and her amazing talent!

We want to recognize the incredible achievement of Brad Nguyen, an 11th-grade Varsity Team Bowler, who was on his way to a perfect game last night!

Brad delivered an amazing performance, scoring a 275 after nine consecutive strikes! Currently ranked 3rd in the West Bowling District, he faced off against Nick Scheel from Cy Ranch, the district’s 2nd-ranked bowler.

Although Cy Ranch swept the match, Brad achieved a personal record (PR), showcasing his dedication and talent.

Varsity Bowling has one more match this season on Wednesday, February 19th, against Cy Woods. Be sure to support our bowlers as they close out the season!

Congratulations, Brad! Keep up the fantastic work! 🎉🎳

Panther Wrestling Advances 14 to Regionals!

Our Panther Wrestling team had an exciting District Meet on Thursday and Friday, with 14 wrestlers earning a spot at the Regional Tournament!

Boys Regional Qualifiers:

David To, Remar Williams, Jorge Santillan, De'Mariyon Horn, Timothy Merchant, and Aaden Menard

Girls Regional Qualifiers:

Evelynn Garcia, Emily Leon, Daphanee Miller, Tyzoria Payne, Leila Hurd, Alyssa Navarro, Kennedy Alexander, and J'Niya Brown

The Panthers competed with class and determination, proudly representing our school. They will hit the mat at the Regional Tournament this Friday and Saturday at the Leonard E. Merrell Center in Katy.

Best of luck, Panthers! 🐾🤼

Varsity Swim Shines at District Meet!

Our Varsity Swim Team had a strong showing at the District Meet! The girls' team finished 7th overall, while the boys' team secured 4th place. We are excited to have six swimmers advancing to Regionals next Friday and Saturday (2/7 & 2/8), including two boys' relays and three individual qualifiers:

Dillan Salgado – 200 Free & 100 Fly

Kaylor Hadley – 200 IM & 500 Free

Mark Caddick – 100 Free & 500 Free

Top 8 Finishes (Podium Results):

Girls Medley Relay – 8th

Boys Medley Relay – 7th

Dillan Salgado – 4th (200 Free), 5th (100 Butterfly)

Kaylor Hadley – 4th (200 IM), 3rd (500 Free)

Mark Caddick – 6th (100 Free), 5th (500 Free)

Girls 200 Free Relay – 8th

Boys 200 Free Relay – 5th

Girls 400 Free Relay – 7th

Boys 400 Free Relay – 4th

Congratulations to all our swimmers, and best of luck to our Regional qualifiers! 🏊‍♂️🐾

The Varsity team delivered an impressive performance against Cy Creek, braving the cold to secure a 0-0 tie. They carried that momentum into Friday’s match, earning a 1-0 victory over Cy Park. We’re excited to see all the great things they will achieve this season!

Our Panthers have been putting in the work and achieving fantastic results on the field! The Varsity team secured an impressive 3-1 victory over the Allen Eagles, marking back-to-back wins and bringing their season record to 2-1. They also earned big wins at the Varsity and JV-A levels against Langham Creek. The Sophomore Team fell short with a 1-3 loss, but the JV Team claimed a 2-0 victory, and the Varsity Team dominated with a 5-1 win.

Friday night’s matchups brought more intense competition. The Varsity boys' team battled to a 2-2 tie against Cy Park, with both goals scored by Chris Cruz. The JV team continued their winning streak with a 3-0 victory, thanks to three goals from Robert Holman. The Sophomore team fought hard but fell 0-2.

Way to go, Panthers! 🐾

Our Boys Basketball team had an outstanding winter break, highlighted by a program sweep against Cy Woods. The momentum continued with strong wins over Waller and Cy Lakes, followed by an impressive performance against Bridgeland, where Freshman A, Sophomores, JV, and Varsity teams all secured decisive victories.

The Panthers kept the energy high with thrilling wins over Park (58-55 OT) and Waller (72-40) this past week. Now, all eyes are on Wednesday night’s showdown against Cy Lakes, a battle for first place—don’t miss it!

Our Panthers were also featured on KHOU Inside High School Sports! Be sure to check out the video showcasing their incredible performance.

Way to go, Panthers! Keep up the fantastic work!

Don't miss the last two regular season games: Saturday 2/8 v Cy Ranch and Wednesday 2/12 v Bridgeland.

Our Girls Basketball team has been on fire, staying busy over winter break with games against Cy Park and Seven Lakes. District play continued strong with impressive wins over Waller and Cy Lakes, followed by additional victories against Cy Ranch, Bridgeland, and Langham.

Senior Night was a memorable event, with several exciting moments as everyone contributed with assists and scores. The team also made history, scoring 105 points against Cy Park—the highest score in CS history for any basketball team!

The GHAGBA recognized our girls as the November 6A Team of the Month, and Ayla McDowell was named the November 6A Girls Player of the Month. Ayla also earned another major honor, receiving a nomination for the McDonald's All-American Team. Check out a great video highlighting Ayla, one of our Top 20 players, as well as a special video featuring Jemini, Ayla, and the entire team!

Our Lady Panthers have officially secured the District Championship for the third year in a row, with both JV and Varsity finishing undefeated!🎉

Monday, February 10th at 6:30 PM

Opponent: Tomball Memorial High School

Location: Cy Creek High School

Come out and support our Lady Panthers as they begin their playoff run!

Season Highlights

Athletic Schedules- Mark you calendars!!
Get Ready for all Winter Sports!
(Click the Sports below)

Get your season passes now! These passes will grant you access to every game for the chosen sport throughout the (regular) season, and you can purchase them online in advance or at the gate using a QR code or credit card. Use this link to purchase your tickets.

We are grateful to the leaders of ACU Credit Union for visiting our campus to present the funds earned from the 4th quarter. Through the Panther Spirit Card, ACU contributes 10 cents for every dollar spent! This card is an excellent first account option for our scholars and a fantastic choice for staff and parents. Plus, ACU Credit Union is conveniently located just across the street!

Kroger Community Rewards makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on your everyday shopping. Once you link your Kroger Plus Card to an organization, simply shop and swipe your card to contribute—at no extra cost to you!

To participate, you’ll need a digital account with a linked Kroger Plus Card. If you already have an account, just login here to select an organization and start giving back.

Reminder: A Shopper’s Card is required for your purchases to count toward the organization you choose. Thank you for your support!

https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

HAC Information

Home Access Center (HAC) provides important information about your child throughout the school year. HAC enables parents to: monitor classroom assignments, grades, and transcripts; view students' schedules and attendance; access Schoology; view and update contact information; and verify student course requests. Click here for more information or click the link below.

If you are unable to login to the Home Access Center, you must contact the help desk 281-897-4357 or 281-897-HELP to reset your password.

El Centro de Acceso al Hogar (HAC) proporciona información invaluable sobre el progreso de su estudiante durante todo el año escolar. El HAC permite a los padres: monitorear las tareas de clase, calificaciones y transcripciones, ver el horario y asistencia del estudiante, acceder a Schoology, ver y actualizar información de contacto y verificar las solicitudes de cursos del estudiante. Haga clic aqui para obtener más información o haga clic en el enlace a continuación.

Title I Parents' Right to Know

As a parent of a student at a campus receiving Title I funds, federal law allows you to ask for information about the certification of your child’s teacher. You also have the right to request information about the qualifications of a paraprofessional providing direct services to your child.

If you would like to receive this information, you may contact Virgil Maddox at 281-345-3000.

Please click the link below to acknowledge you have read the Parent’s Right to Know:

Digital Acknowledge Signature

Título I Derecho de los padres a saber

Como padre de un estudiante en un campus que recibe fondos del Título I, la ley federal le permite solicitar información sobre la certificación del maestro de su hijo. También tiene derecho a solicitar información sobre las calificaciones de un paraprofesional que brinda servicios directos a su hijo.

Si desea recibir esta información, puede comunicarse con Virgil Maddox al 281-345-3000.

Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para reconocer que ha leído el derecho de los padres a saber:

Firma de reconocimiento digital

Scan the QR Code for a direct link or go to jostens.com search Cy Springs.

Get the BEST deal of the year!

Congratulations to Ms. Amanda Mahon, our 2025 Teacher of the Year! Ms. Mahon teaches and is our Team Leader for PACE. She has been an outspoken advocate for PACE for the past two years. As a PACE teacher she teaches her students how to set goals and prepare for their future - academically, personally, and socially. She additionally co-sponsors our Leading Ladies group and is our campus Quantum Learning Facilitator. We appreciate the many things Ms. Mahon does to support our school and our scholars! Congratulations Ms. Mahon!! Well deserved!

A huge shout out to Officer Onubogu and Officer Saneguel for everything they do to keep our campus and community safe!

Daniella is one of our former Panthers from the Class of 2018. Daniella was a Pantera while at Cypress Springs. I ran into Daniella while on a visit to our newest feeder campus, Byrd Elementary. Daniella is a 4th grade teacher and her students love her!

Daniella attended the University of Texas at San Antonio directly after high school. When COVID hit, she moved home and completed her education at the University of Houston (Go COOGS). Her favorite memory from high school is being a Pantera from sophomore to senior year. She says being part of a school organization was one of her best high school decisions and gave her the opportunity to participate in lots of programs/shows while welcoming in the community. In her words, " I made some of the greatest friends through this experience and for that I am forever thankful. I love and appreciate CSHS for the great memories and lessons learned.

Thanks Daniella for being a great example and for giving back to our Cypress Springs community. We salute you!

Email: CySprings@cfisd.net
Website: https://www.cfisd.net/CySprings
Location: 7909 Fry Road, Cypress, TX, USA
Phone: 281-345-3000
Facebook: facebook.com/CypressSpringsHS
Twitter: @CySpringsHS