THE LEAD DOG

Students, Parents, Faculty, and Staff,

Happy New Year!!! We are excited to start this Spring semester at Boerne HS and see what the Spring of 2025 has in store. As I have stated many times before, we at Boerne HS are so grateful for our incredible students, supportive parents, and dedicated teachers and staff. The Fall semester flew by, and we don't expect the second half of the school year to be any different.

Parents, please speak to your students about starting out this semester strong. They must attend classes every day on time and complete all assigned work on time. I can't emphasize attendance enough. They have to be here and engaged, or they are doing themselves an injustice and jeopardizing their grades. As we navigate through this semester, please remember attendance is state-mandated and the law. Make sure your student attends school every day possible.

Here are a few reminders as we come off this three-week break and start getting back in the groove. We had a lot of students forget an ID on the first day back this morning. Please remind them that IDs are required to be worn and visible all day at school. Also, with it being the first day back, there were a lot of tardies to start off the day. Make sure you or your student are allotting enough time to get to school, not forgetting about morning traffic and bad weather. Finally, the dress code, as usual, is being enforced; please ensure your student is in compliance.

We hope you and your family stayed safe and healthy during the break and were able to take some time to get some rest. If this Spring semester is anything like this Fall semester, we all need to have a positive mindset and continue to be flexible as we navigate through it. Again, we at Boerne HS wish you a Happy New Year, and we look forward to a great semester!

"Everyone has a role in our students' education... the students, teachers and staff, the parents, and the community... Go Hounds!"

***To keep up with everything "Boerne HS," please check our school website and your school email periodically. Also, follow Boerne HS on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest updates.***

Shane Wilson

Boerne HS

Principal

• January 14th - 8th grade parent night at Boerne HS

• January 20th - Student & Staff Holiday (MLK Day / Inauguration Day)

• January 23rd & 24th - Class schedules for next year - "Choice Days"

• January 25th - GABC Concert & Fundraiser

• February 1st - Boerne HS Winter Formal

• February 3rd to 7th - National School Counseling Week

• February 15th - School Resource Officer and Security Guard Day

• February 17th - Student & Staff Holiday (President's Day)

• March 10th to 14th - Spring Break

As we progress through the year, parents and guardians remember:

It is important that you understand attendance, check-out procedures, returning of doctor and parent notes, different types of absences, how they count, etc. See this link and review the Boerne High School Attendance Guidelines and Procedures.

The 2024-2025 Boerne ISD Student Handbook, beginning on page 15, also details "Compulsory Attendance" and absence guidelines and procedures. Click here for the link to the Boerne ISD Student Handbook.

• This past week and weekend, many of our students participated in the Kendall County Junior Livestock Show. We want to thank our Ag teachers for their support and expertise throughout the year as they assist these students with their real-world projects. We also want to thank all the volunteers who helped make this huge event happen! Once again, it was a great event that exhibited all our student's dedication and hard work to their projects. (see more below)
• Girls' basketball went 6-2 over the three-week break to up their overall record to 15-11, and they are 6-4 in district, good for fourth place. They beat SA Southwest Legacy, Floresville, and Katy Taylor in the Boerne tournament. In district play they had wins over Alamo Heights, New Braunfels, and Kerrville. They will travel to SA Veterans Memorial tomorrow for a district match-up before hosting Smithson Valley on Friday. Good luck, ladies!
• Boys' basketball was busy over the three-week break. In the tournament they hosted, they picked up wins versus SA McCollum, Sinton, Lytle, and Harlandale. In district play, they also beat Pieper 45-42. Their current overall record is 15-9, and they are continuing to battle for a playoff spot. Tomorrow, they will host SA Veterans Memorial, and on Friday, they will travel to Smithson Valley to continue district play. Good luck, boys!
• Boys soccer began the regular season, traveling to the D/FW metroplex to compete in the prestigious "North Texas Elite Showcase." They picked up two big wins while there over Keller Timber Creek HS and North Mesquite HS. They begin district play this week as they travel to SA Wagner HS tomorrow and host Kerrville on Friday. Good luck, boys!
• Girls soccer hosted their first regular season game over the break by crushing SA John Jay, 6-0. They also participated in two tournaments over the break at SA Northside and Georgetown. In the tournaments, the girls picked up four wins over Seguin, Lockhart, SA Burbank, and Pearland. Their current record sits at 5-2. They begin district play this week by hosting SA Wagner tomorrow and traveling to Kerrville on Friday.
• Good luck to the Boerne HS Cheer team as they travel to Fort Worth this Friday to compete in the UIL State Spirit Championships!

Welcome back to school Greyhounds! We are gearing up for choice day and course selection for the 2024-2025 school year over the 3rd nine weeks. Please understand we will be out of our offices meeting with students at BHS and our middle schools. We will return all calls and emails as soon as possible. We are excited to support you this spring semester. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all. Let's make it a fantastic semester!

Dual Credit:

Before the Thanksgiving break, we held a student assembly for those interested in taking a Dual Credit class next year. Northwest Vista College's application deadline is March 28th. All links and information presented can be located in the Dual Credit Google Classroom. If your student was unable to attend, please have them join the Dual Credit Google Classroom using the following code: jfjgiiu

Seniors:

· If you need your official transcript, please come to the counseling office to get a transcript request form. All transcripts have to be requested through the front office. Counselors can provide you with a copy of your unofficial transcript.

· You’ll need to log into College Board to send your SAT scores to the colleges you are applying to.

· If you need a letter of recommendation, please pick up a Senior Resume Packet in the counseling office and allow at least two weeks for your letter to be written.

TSI Testing for the Spring will begin on January 22, 2025. We will offer the TSI every two weeks in the Spring semester. Please be sure to use the updated Google form/QR code to sign up. All sign-ups and payments are due TWO days PRIOR to the TSI testing date. Scan the QR code in the counseling office to register, or click the link here. You may pay $15 for the full TSI in our office or on RevTrak. If paying for 1-2 sections, you must pay in the counseling office to avoid the full $15.00 on RevTrak.

***We are excited to introduce our new BHS counseling secretary, Katrina Erdos. She eagerly jumped in this past week and is working alongside us to meet the needs of all BHS students.

Our alphabet splits are listed below. If you haven’t met your school counselor yet, please reach out so we can make that welcome more personable.

Oneida Sitterle – A-Ga oneida.sitterle@boerneisd.net

Andrea Aldrete: Ge-N andrea.aldrete@boerneisd.net

Heather Shannon: O-Z heather.shannon@boerneisd.net

Katrina Erdos: Counselor Secretary katrina.erdos@boerneisd.net

Families are encouraged to complete the application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals available here or return the completed paper form to any campus office.

To view the complete free and reduced lunch letter please see below.

The "Greyhound Athletic Booster Club" (GABC) supports all athletic teams at Boerne High School, working to help our student-athletes achieve their best and make the most of their high school athletic careers. Championships are earned by teams committed to excellence and benefit from complete “buy-in” and support from the student-athletes, coaches, student body, administrators, parents, and community.

By becoming a member of the GABC, you not only support the Boerne High School Athletic Department, individual sport programs, coaches, parents, and student athletes, but you also make a smart financial move. All contributions, donations, sponsorships, and memberships are considered charitable contributions and are tax-deductible. So, avoid the lines and hassle of writing another check and register online. Click on the tab below to go to the website and become a member!

Our Booster Club plays a crucial role in ensuring every Ag student has access to the opportunities that come with FFA membership. With one of the largest programs in the area, volunteers are vital to our success, and there are many ways you can contribute and make a meaningful impact. You can find volunteer opportunities through your account in the Membership Toolkit.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we help fund equipment, hotels, and other essential needs to support our teachers and students as they compete at local and state levels.

Not a member yet? It’s not too late to get involved! Join us today at: https://bhsffabooster.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/293405.

We look forward to partnering with you, seeing you at events, and working together to make this year a success for our Boerne FFA students!

Best regards,
Boerne FFA Booster Club Board

Our BHS FFA Booster Club is thrilled to offer BHS FFA Spirit Wear, now available for purchase! Whether you're a student, parent, or supporter of BHS FFA, these items are a great way to show your support for our Future Farmers of America.

Visit the Spirit Wear Store to purchase BHS FFA t-shirts and hats today!

https://bhsffabooster.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/313166?authuser=0

Once you’ve placed your order, here’s what you can expect:

• Orders will be fulfilled within 5 business days.
• All items will be delivered to the BHS Front Office, where parents or students can pick them up.
• You will receive an email notification once your order has been fulfilled and is ready for pick-up.

Thank you for supporting our BHS FFA students and the BHS agricultural program. We look forward to seeing you proudly wear your BHS FFA gear!

Parents,

We ask that you review our "Campus Behavior Expectations" with your student. If your student wants to be successful at Boerne HS academically, socially, and emotionally, these three simple, easy expectations can be followed. As faculty and staff, we plan to model these behaviors to our students daily. We will be visiting with and reminding our students about these expectations consistently and ask that you do the same.

Be prompt and productive - be where you are supposed to be, when you are supposed to be there, and do what you are supposed to do.

Have respect for yourself and others - when you have respect, you make good, thoughtful choices considering everyone's feelings and beliefs.

See something, say something - be a voice for someone when they can't. If you see or know something is wrong, alert an adult you know ASAP. Don't overlook something you know is wrong.

To view the Student Code of Conduct, please click here.

To view the Student Handbook, please click here.

To view an FAQ with more information, please click here.

Contact any Boerne HS administrator if you have any questions regarding the Student Code of Conduct.