

COUGAR NEWS 2024-2025
Issue # 13 October 20, 2024
A Message From Mr. Scott
TOMBALL HIGH SCHOOL THIS WEEK
10/22 Volleyball @ Magnolia
10/25 Volleyball vs Klein Cain
10/25 Football vs Magnolia
10/26 Girls Basketball - Magnolia/Katy Scrimmage
TISD PATRIOTIC SHOW
Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days
Boys Golf
Congrats to the Boys Varsity golf team on finishing 3rd overall at the Mag West Invitational at Sand Hill Farms.
Congratulations to JR Rhett Turner on finishing first overall in the tournament with a score of 2 under
COUNSELOR SPOTLIGHT
This week’s Counselor Spotlight is Mr. Jeffers!
His enthusiasm and passion for teaching create an environment where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. Mr. Jeffers fosters a sense of belonging and builds strong relationships by listening and connecting with his students, which empowers them to thrive academically and personally.
Thank you for all you do, Mr. Jeffers.
Gold Medal Mondays (Teacher Recognition)
We would like to recognize our Amazing Cougar Charm Directors and Dance Teachers, Mrs. Huebner and Mrs. Cain for their great work with kids. The Cougar Charms are an incredible award winning group and they are through your leadership and direction.
We are so thankful for your teamwork, collaboration, and being all in for student success!.
Thank you both for everything you do to make THS THE PRIDE OF TEXAS!!
Varsity Football Teacher of the Week
THS Football recognizes David Ware as their Teacher of The Week
Math Honor Society Applications
AP Stats
Mrs. Corkern AP Statistics students took a field trip to the library recently to work on Linear Regression.
UNDERCLASSMEN PICTURE RETAKES
CADY studios will be here on Wednesday to do picture retakes if you missed our original underclassman picture day. We will take pictures during Cougar Block if you are on the list of students we do not have a picture for the yearbook.
If interested in purchasing school pictures, contact Cady.com
FFA Important Upcoming Events
COLLEGE AND CAREER CORNER
- Financial Aid Night Presentation Link
- 2025-2026 FAFSA (for current seniors) is delayed - The FAFSA opening date will be delayed again this year to December 1st.
- HOBY Youth Leadership - Open to current sophomores! Each year THS sends one male and one female to the HOBY Youth Leadership conference. The conference will be held in June 2025 (dates TBA). To learn more about the program and apply to be considered for selection, click HERE. Deadline to apply to be considered for nomination is October 18th by midnight.
- 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
- 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
- 10/23 - Stephen F Austin State University
- 10/24 - Aveda Institute (cosmetology) and University of Colorado Boulder
- 11/1 - Military Academy Information
- 11/6 - Arclabs Welding
- 11/21 - Chennault Aviation Academy
- College Application Workshops - Open to seniors to get help with college applications during Cougar Block. One date left! Click here to sign-up Seniors can always book a meeting with Mrs. Nichols if they have questions.
- Lone Star College Rep Visits - 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
Opportunities for Students with the College & Career Counselor
- 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
- C&C Donut Chat - Before school event once a month (updated) for students to chat with Mrs. Nichols, College & Career Counselor. Sign-up required as space will be limited, donuts will be provided. 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
- Class of 2028 - 9F2Z-WD68-D2V3V
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, November 7th at Tomball High
Some SPO Senior Events already scheduled:
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/
TOMBALL HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
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TOMBALL HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING TEAM
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
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
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