TOMBALL HIGH SCHOOL THIS WEEK
Tuesday 9/17 Volleyball @ TMHS
Tuesday 9/17 Tennis vs Klein Oak
Thursday 9/19 THS Theater - Little Women
Friday 9/20 THS Theater - Little Women
Friday 9/20 Volleyball vs Magnolia
Friday 9/20 Tennis @ TMHS
Saturday 9/21 THS Theater - Little Women
Saturday 9/21 Cross Country Meet @ Round Rock
Tomball Stage
The Tomball STAGE presents “Little Women: The Musical” in ONE week! Performances will take place on September 19, 20, 21, & 23 at 7:00, & a 2:30pm performance the 21st, in the THS Auditorium. Buy your tickets NOW http://tomballstage.org! Tickets are $15 Online & $20 at the door.
National Suicide Prevention Month
THS Parents and Guardians,
At Tomball High School, we do our best to ensure that our students are not just successful academically but also socially and emotionally. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. This month allows us the opportunity to educate people about the signs of depression and suicidal thoughts, as well as to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues. Learning about resources available in our school and community can encourage struggling individuals to seek help.
On September 19th during Cougar Block, students will watch Erika’s Lighthouse Depression Awareness Video. We encourage you to preview the video and discuss the importance of mental health with your student. Should you have any concerns about your student participating in this activity, please do not hesitate to reach out to your student’s counselor. If you would like to opt out your student from watching this video, please complete the OPT-OUT FORM.
Thank you,
THS Counseling Team
MOCK SAT & ACT
The Tomball High School PTO invites all students to take the Digital Mock SAT or Traditional Mock ACT on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The exams will be given by The Woodlands Test Prep.
Test scores and a detailed performance report will be available the week following the test. All test results will be emailed. Students may take only one test.
Registration is ONLINE ONLY. The fee is $26.50. Students will register through The Woodlands Test Prep site. Once The Woodlands Test Prep has confirmed your registration, you will then receive a link to the THS PTO site to pay for your test.
Click on the QR code on the flier to register.
If you have any questions, you can reach out to Nancy Curtis Hairell at thsptomocktests@gmail.com.
Underclassmen Picture Day
Picture Day is right around the corner!
CADY will be set up at our school on September 18 to take student photos for the yearbook.
Don't forget to dress for the occasion. Keep the memories alive!
Right now CADY is offering $10 off your purchase when you pre-order your photos before September 18 at CADY.com/pictureday
We're excited to see your smiling faces
YEARBOOKS
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Tomball Varsity Hockey
Twirling 2 Fight Cancer
THS Feature Twirler, Madi Mauz is the National Twirling 2 Fight Cancer HS Ambassador and has teamed up with 73 Craft Works to help raise funds for a student bravely fighting cancer.
Choose from 11 exciting designs featuring t-shirts, dri-fit shirts, sweatshirts, tumblers, and tote bags—there's something for everyone! Plus, all items come in Adult, Youth, and Men's Tall sizes.
Place your order by October 22nd to ensure delivery by October 1st, with convenient pick-up at the band hall.
Let’s turn the stadium pink at the Tomball High School Pink Out Game on Friday, October 11th at TISD Stadium!
Browse the designs and shop here: https://www.73craftworks.com/shop/pink-out-october/7
NEED A VOE?
Important information
· Scan the QR code to sign up
· Request can take 24-48 hours to be filled
· Once filled you will receive an email confirmation
· You will need to request a VOE for both your permit and your license
· VOE’s are valid for 30 days
· Student/Guardian can pick the VOE anytime during school hours once filled
COLLEGE AND CAREER CORNER
- DEADLINE APPROACHING! LSC Leadership High School Opportunity for 10th & 11th Grade Students - LSC Leadership High School is an amazing opportunity for high school sophomores and juniors to be selected to represent Tomball High School. Two participants from THS will be selected by Lone Star College to be a part of the 2024-2025 program where students will learn to develop personal leadership skills, explore best leadership practices, and learn how to initiate positive change in their community. The program begins in October and concludes in April. Participants will need to be able to participate in all events. Please visit https://www.lonestar.edu/leadership-highschool.htm for the dates and application website. The deadline to apply is September 23rd. Again, Lone Star College will select and notify two participants from THS. (program flyer in English, program flyer in Spanish)
- Senior Parent Night Presentation
- DEADLINE APPROACHING! Mock SAT or ACT offered by our THS PTO - Testing on September 21st. Registration is online only, $26.50 fee. Registration QR HERE. Sign-up deadline, September 20th by 5:00 pm
- 2025-2026 FAFSA (for current seniors) is delayed - The FAFSA opening date will be delayed again this year to December 1st. Financial Aid Night information coming soon!
- Save the date! Tuesday, November 19th - Cougar Block College Fair from 9:00-9:45 am, sign-up required, details will be provided prior to event. Event for students only.
- Save the date! Wednesday, November 20th - College Knowledge Night from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Tomball Event Center
Opportunities for Students with the College & Career Counselor
- College Rep Visits to THS - Several on the books! As visits are scheduled, they will be added to the sign-up. Below are the reps scheduled so far. Click here to sign-up
- 10/1 - University of Kansas
- 10/4 - University of Notre Dame
- 10/4 - Suffolk University (2 pm)
- 10/7- New York University
- 10/16 - SCAD (Savannah College of Art & Design)
- 10/17 - Tulsa Welding
- 10/23 - Stephen F Austin State University
- 11/6 - Arclabs Welding
- 11/21 - Chennault Aviation Academy
- College Application Workshops - Open to seniors to get help with college applications during Cougar Block. Click here to sign-up
- College & Career Cougar Block Series - Open to all grade levels, sessions will be held during Cougar Block and cover a variety of topics from post-high school options, college rep panel, financial aid, military options, stress management, and more. Click here to sign-up
- Lone Star College Rep Visits (1st visit on Sept. 11th!) - Our Lone Star College rep will be on campus twice each month throughout the year to help answer any questions students have about their program, admissions, etc. LSC has many great opportunities for our students. Seniors planning to attend LSC after graduation definitely need to sign-up for a visit! Click here to sign-up
- C&C Donut Chat - Before school event twice a month for students to chat with Mrs. Nichols, College & Career Counselor. Sign-up required as space will be limited, donuts will be provided. We’ll kick off in September! Dates & sign-up in student’s Schoology!
- College & Career Classroom Videos - Every other week, Mrs. Nichols will share videos for each grade level covering many college and career related topics throughout the year. Videos and presentation links will be shared in each grade level Schoology course for students to refer back to and parents to stay in the loop. Videos posted in grade level Schoology courses under 24-25 Classroom Videos & Slides section.
- Grade Level Schoology Courses - Each grade level will have their own Schoology course provided by Mrs. Nichols, College & Career Counselor. Here students will have information on events, event sign-up, C&C Classroom Video library, C&C Series information, rep visit sign-ups, and more. Parents do not need to do anything to join the course. Once the student joins, parents will have access through their own Schoology login. Information will be provided for parents who do not have accounts set up yet. Click here for parent Schoology instructions
- STUDENT Access Codes (will not work for parents, see above)
- Class of 2025 - 8K2K-QFMQ-HSJDS
- Class of 2026 - WWJJ-4GN9-ZFZHP
- Class of 2027 - XB4J-9799-4N6MW
Senior Parent Organization 2025
We need all Senior Parents for the Class of 2025 to get involved.
Make sure you follow SPO 2025 on
Facebook: THS SPO Class of 2025spo2025@gmail.com
Instagram: thsclassof2025spo
Website: https://www.thsspo2025.org/
You can also email us at THSSPO2025@GMAIL.COM
OUR NEXT MEETING is scheduled for Thursday, October 3rd of Tomball High
Some SPO Senior Events already scheduled:
SENIOR PICNIC: October 9
MR. DEBONAIR COMPETITION: Feb 13
POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL: TBD
PROJECT PROM: April 26
BACCALAUREATE: May 18
BECOME AN SPO MEMBER
WE NEED ALL SENIOR PARENTS TO JOIN SPO AND MAKE IT AN INCREDIBLE YEAR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025!
Membership Link at the website: https://www.thsspo2025.org/
TRASH BAG FUNDRAISER
The Senior Trash Bag fundraiser is HAPPENING NOW! Order forms are at the front desk.
The purpose of this fundraiser is to raise money for the 2025 Senior Prom. This year’s Prom will be held at The Woodlands Mariott Waterway on April 26, 2025. The Senior Fundraiser is the main source of revenue for this event.
The trash bags being sold are industrial strength, and they are made by Houston PolyBag. Each roll has 50 bags that hold 33 gallons.
- Seniors who sell 16 rolls will receive a free prom ticket.
- Seniors who sell 32 rolls will receive 2 free prom tickets.
- Each roll is $15.00 (if paying by cash or check).
- DUE DATE: September 27, 2024 for all order forms. Mr. Vierkant's office is the only location to turn in these items.
- Trash Bags should be delivered to the high school for pick up in November.
SENIOR YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHY
It is time to book your senior photo session with CADY!
CADY was on our campus last week and will be back on our campus September 24 and October 16 for a roadshow (a mini version of the studio session).
Below are the sitting fees associated with the event
$59 Formal yearbook pose, Cap & Gown, Two Casual Scenes
$29 Formal yearbook pose, Cap & Gown, One Casual Scenes
$10 Formal yearbook pose, Cap & Gown
You also can take photos at CADY Studios in the Woodlands which is a greater experience.
WE WANT ALL SENIORS TO BE IN THE YEARBOOK. THE $10 SITTING FEE IS THE ONLY COST INVOLVED TO BE IN THE YEARBOOK. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PURCHASE PHOTOS FROM CADY IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO. YOU CAN USE ANY PHOTOGRAPHER YOU WANT FOR PERSONAL PHOTOS.
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
The purpose of the Cougar News Weekly Newsletter is to inform the community of everything going on at Tomball High School.
Feel free to email MarkVierkant@tomballisd.net with any celebrations of our students or any valuable information for the THS Community!
I put together the newsletter, but depend on Parents, Students, Staff and the Community to get stories to me to share.
Please share anything newsworthy for consideration. Photos to go along with the story are appreciated.