THE LEAD DOG

Students, Parents, Faculty, and Staff,

Homecoming week is already here! It's hard to believe we are six weeks into the school year. The BHS Student Council has done an amazing job of planning out an exciting week. From the dress-up "Theme Days" to the Homecoming Coronation, it is going to be a great week to be a Greyhound!

Don't forget we start Homecoming festivities this evening with our traditional parade, community pep rally, and "Burning of the B". The parade will start at 6:30 pm at the Square on Main St. and culminate at the football field. Once everyone gets settled in, we'll have the community pep rally, "Burning of the B," and fireworks! We hope everyone can come out and support all the organizations represented in the parade. We have well over 30 floats this year. We encourage you and your family to attend the football game, coronation, band, and Starlette performance this Friday. And students... don't forget about the "Barn Dance" on Saturday night.

I'll leave you with a thought from John Gordon, "We don't give up because it's hard. We give up because we get discouraged. That's why it's so important to encourage yourself and your team."

"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

It may surprise you to learn this Texas tradition didn’t, in fact, start in Texas! It is generally recognized that the Homecoming tradition originated at the University of Missouri around 1911. It took a little more than two decades for the flower to make their way into our great state of Texas. Not too long after this tradition hit it off, Texas boys started giving mums to their homecoming dates in the form of corsages. Over the decades, these mums stayed fairly simple, that is, until the amazing 1990s.

In the 1990s, homecoming mums started to become more elaborate and eventually grew to the mammoth size they are today. Now they include a huge silk flower, tons of large ribbons, charms, bows, bells, cowbells, stuffed animals, perhaps the high school mascot, and even LED lights in some cases! Everything really is bigger in Texas!

Today, you’ll see gals wearing their homecoming mums around their necks because they are just too Texas-sized amazing to wear anywhere else. Typically, the mums are as wide as the girl’s shoulders and go down past her waist. Girls aren’t the only ones that get in on the action. Guys also wear smaller mums on their arms called garters. Normally, they’re made to match the mum that the girl was wearing.

September 16th – Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally

September 20th – Pep Rally and Homecoming Football Game

September 21st - Homecoming Barn Dance (see info below)

September 26th or 27th - Senior Picture Retakes (see info below)

October 11th - 14th - Student/Staff Holiday - Fall Break

October 15th - Student Holiday/Staff Professional Development Day

October 17th - PSAT for all Sophomores and Juniors who sign up

- Greyhound Football traveled to Medina Valley last week. They jumped out to a fast start and never looked back as they defeated the Panthers 31-7 for their 2nd win of the year. Homecoming is this Friday, and the Hounds will host the SA East Central Hornets. Kickoff Friday will be at 7 p.m. Go, Hounds!

- The Boerne HS Cross Country team traveled to the campus of Texas A&M for their meet last week. The meet hosted some of the top talent in the State, including many 6A schools. The Boerne Boys team placed 5th out of 42 teams. Only one other 5A team placed ahead of them. The Girls placed 11th out of 54 teams. It was a great experience versus stiff competition. The teams also took a tour of the campus while they were there. Their next meet will be on the state course at the McNeil HS Invitational at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. Congrats, and keep it up, Hounds!

- Last week, Greyhound Team Tennis took two matches down to the wire but came away just short, losing to Champion on Tuesday, 10-9, and Alamo Heights 11-8 on Friday. They have moved to 10-3 for the year and 3-2 in the district. This week, the Hounds are off. Next week, they will pick back up on their district schedule and face Peiper HS and Kerrville Tivy. Good luck, Hounds!

- Boerne HS Water Polo teams took on Brandeis HS and Clark HS this past week. Both teams came up short on the scoreboard but continue to improve and have fun each week. Both boys and girls play this Saturday against Marshall and Champion. Good luck, Hounds!!!

- The Boerne High Volleyball team lost two matches last week to Smithson Valley and Champion HS. They are 17-8 on the year and 2-3 in district. Tomorrow night, they travel to Alamo Heights for their next district match. They will be off on Friday. Good luck, ladies!

We have some extra yearbooks from the 2023-24 school year. If you want to purchase one, please have your student see Mrs. Ramos, the Principal Secretary. They are $80 (cash or check) until we run out.

Homecoming T-shirts: Comfort Colors, Sizes Adult Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, 2XL

$20 - Cash or Check payable to Boerne High School

We should have them on hand by Friday, September 13. When they arrive, they will be sold at all three lunches in the cafeteria.

Boerne High School will host its annual Homecoming Parade this evening at 6:30pm. There will be a full road closure on Blanco Rd. from Main St. to Esser Rd. from 6-7pm. Following the parade, there will be a Community Pep Rally at Boerne ISD Stadium, which will include the traditional Burning of the B and a fireworks display. Boerne ISD would like to thank the City of Boerne, as well as Kendall County, for their support and assistance.

Seniors who didn’t take their photo July 31 – Aug 2 are scheduled to take their senior cap and gown and formal picture on either September 26 or September 27th. See the link here for the schedule.

Email Mrs. Ramos at Shanna.Ramos@boerneisd.net with any questions.

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.

Curriculum Clubs (School Sponsored) are already underway. Non-Curricular Student-Lead Clubs must renew each year by application. Students who are interested in Non-Curricular Student-Lead Clubs must follow two protocols listed below:

• Students wishing to form a non-curricular student-lead club must complete an application and submit it to Mrs. Ramos by Sept. 30th using the following link:

https://www.boerneisd.net/cms/lib/TX50000022/Centricity/Domain/2919/Application%20for%20NonCurriculum%20Related%20Student%20Group%20fillable.pdf

• If a student wants to participate in a Non-Curricular Student-Lead Club, they must fill out the parent permission form and turn it in to the assigned staff monitor:

https://www.boerneisd.net/cms/lib/TX50000022/Centricity/Domain/2919/Permission%20Form%20for%20Participation%20in%20Student%20Club%20Fillable.pdf

Please be sure to review the district policies shown below.

The 6th week of school is here, and we’re excited to help you make this year unforgettable! The Boerne High School counseling team is committed to supporting your academic, personal, and social well-being.

Seniors:

· If you are in need of 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 recommendation letter, please pick up a Senior Resume Packet in the counseling office and allow at least 2 weeks for your letter to be written.

PSAT School Day- October 17th

BHS counselors will administer the PSAT for all 10th graders on October 17th. 10th graders are automatically signed up, and there is no fee for taking the test. Juniors can register for the exam for a $18 fee. Students can sign up in the counselor’s office. The Payment Link is located on RevTrak, or cash/check in the counseling office. RevTrak payment is due October 4th. Testing room assignments and displacement maps will be provided prior to testing day.

If your student would like to take additional SAT administrations, the College Board facilitates Saturday tests throughout the school year. Students will need to sign up through the College Board on their own to take these tests.

Freshman: We hope your transition to BHS has gone well! Please stop by the counseling office to introduce yourself!

Honors or AP classes drop window closes on September 20th, 2024. Attendance at tutorials and parent and teacher signatures are required.

UT On Ramps first semester payment deadline is September 26, 2024. Credit card payments can be made on our website via RevTrak, or cash or check can be paid in our counseling office. Students will receive a link for payment from their UT On Ramp high school teacher.

ASU Dual Credit classes payment deadline is approaching on September 19th, 2024. You can access the payment system through your student’s ASU account.

TSI Testing dates:

October 2, November 20, December 11

Scan the QR code in the counseling office to register. You may pay in our office or on RevTrak. If you are considering taking dual credit classes next year and have not passed the TSI, registering to take the exam would be a good idea.

ASVAB Testing:

The ASVAB will be offered to all 11th and 12th-grade students on October 24th. Students may sign up by scanning the QR code on the flyer in the counselor’s office. No fee for the ASVAB.

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

Judi Noland: Counselor Secretary Judith.noland@boerneisd.net

Students: Join the counselor’s Google Classroom – use the codes below!

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!

"Do you have an Ag student?

Join the Boerne High School FFA Booster Club and support our extensive Ag program! Every Ag student at BHS is a member of FFA, and with one of the largest programs in the area, there are many opportunities to make an impact. Volunteers are vital to our success, and there are numerous ways to get involved. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we assist by funding equipment, hotels, and other essentials to support teachers and students in local and state-wide competitions.

You can join at https://bhsffabooster.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/293405

Our first Booster Club meeting is on August 26th in the Boerne HS Cafeteria at 6 pm. We’d love to see you there and have your involvement make a difference!"

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.

Email: shane.wilson@boerneisd.net
Website: boerneisd.net/BHS
Location: 1 Greyhound Lane, Boerne, TX, USA
Phone: (830)357-2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoerneHighSchool/
Twitter: @Boernehs