Band and Color Guard
We are so excited for our Cougar Pride Band on their US Bands Baytown Regional this weekend
They competed with 29 bands from across Houston - the Cougar Pride finished 4th place overall and won best visual in class IV.
The Tomball Colorguard placed first overall out of all bands in both Prelims and Finals competition, and won the best colorguard award in class IV and the best overall colorguard in Finals competition!
Way to Go Cougar Pride!!
National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 to October 15 – National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. During this period, the United States recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Tomball High School celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month and encourages our Cougars to embrace the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans in the United States.
MISS TOMBALL PAGEANT
Students and Parents,
Please see link below with information for the 2025 Miss Tomball Pageant. Please be sure to read all guidelines and eligibility requirements carefully.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CORNER
- PSAT October 9th for all 10th and 11th grade - Good luck! Being prepared is always important. PSAT Practice
- Financial Aid Night - October 15th at 6 pm in the THS auditorium - Learn the financial aid and scholarship basics. Open to all grade levels, 11th and 12th grade highly encouraged to attend. Please park in the stadium parking lot and enter through the lower lobby doors.
- 2025-2026 FAFSA (for current seniors) is delayed - The FAFSA opening date will be delayed again this year to December 1st.
- 2024 College Leadership Workshop for 11th and 12th grade - October 19th at Rice University from 9 am to 4:30 pm. REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY OCTOBER 11TH. Event fee of $11 fee per participant (student or parent). Workshops on extracurriculars, financial aid, college admissions, essay feedback for seniors, college campus life and more. Program info HERE. Questions? Contact Catherine Nguyen at ckn4@rice.edu.
- DAR Good Citizen Award - Each year THS selects one senior for the DAR Good Citizen Award. Seniors who feel like they possess good citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism should apply to be considered for the nomination. Learn more about the application process to be considered. Deadline to apply to be considered for nomination is October 15th by 3:00 pm.
- 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
- 10/7- New York University
- 10/16 - SCAD (Savannah College of Art & Design)
- 10/17 - Tulsa Welding
- 10/23 - Stephen F Austin State University
- 10/24 - Aveda and University of Colorado Boulder
- 11/1 - Military Academies presentation
- 11/6 - Arclabs Welding
- 11/12 - Lone Star College Pack Preview Day, learn about many of the academic and student activity departments at LSC, Tomball
- 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
- 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:
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/
SENIOR YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHY
It is time to book your senior photo session with CADY!
CADY will be back on our campus 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.
Go to CADY.com to make a reservation.
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.
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
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.