• Tuesday 11/12 Girls Basketball vs Conroe
• Tuesday 11/12 Boys Basketball @ Breham
• Wednesday 11/13 Multilingual Family Night
• Thursday 11/14 Theater - Peter Pan and Wendy
• Friday 11/15 Theater - Peter Pan and Wendy
• Friday 11/15 Boys Basketball vs Splendora
• Friday 11/15 Girls Basketball @ Brenham
• Saturday 11/16 Theater - Peter Pan and Wendy
• Saturday 11/16 Football Playoff vs Cy Springs

Michael Robinson received an NROTC Scholarship for full tuition and fees!

Mrs. Cegielski and Mrs. Winsett were also recognized for their impact on Michael during his high school career.

Way to go Michael!

The THS cheerleaders competed at UCA Houston Regionals this past Sunday. White team won 1st in Small JV Gameday Division 1 and Red Team got 6th in Super Large Varsity Gameday Division 1. Both teams Received a Bid to Compete at the National High School Cheerleading Championship in February in Orlando Florida. We are proud of your hard work and way to Represent THS!

THS Boys Golf came in FIRST PLACE at the Magnolia West Election Day Invitational at Margaritaville Golf Course. Rhett Turner received 2nd place overall medalist.

Congrats to THS golfer Cassandra Cantu on her win over the weekend at Squaw Creek Golf Club.

She competed in the 15-18 age group on the Junior American Tour.

Congratulations to the speech and debate team for their success at last weekend’s Grand Oaks HS speech and debate tournament.

1st place – Policy Debate - Mario Canales III and Aayan Pattanayak

3rd place – World Schools Debate – Reena Gaid, Kegan Cherry, Hazel Roberts, Hannah Obregon, and Ashley Bardin-Berenger

3rd place – Program of Oral Interpretation – Hazel Roberts

4th place Extemp and 4th place - Impromptu Speaking – John Magee

Way to go team! We are proud of you!

JV Red 9-1 (District Champs)

JV White 7-3 (2nd Place)

9th Red 10-0 (District Champs)

9th White 9-1 (District Champs)

9th Grey 4-2 (City Champs)

Varsity is currently 9-1 and District Champs!

Current Overall Record: 48-6

ITS A GREAT TIME TO BE A TOMBALL COUGAR!!!!!

This week’s Counselor Spotlight is Donna Slawson!

Ms. Slawson supports the counseling department and THS students by quickly fulfilling transcript requests, assisting students with those requests, enrolling new students and maintaining accurate academic records.

We would like to recognize Mrs Thomas and Mrs.Canales for their great work with kids.

Thank you for all the great things you make happen each day!

Thank you both for everything you do to make THS..... THE PRIDE OF TEXAS!!

Academic UIL Teams Recruiting Now

Whatever class you enjoy, there’s an Academic UIL team for that. Math, Science, Social Studies, Speech, Journalism, Computer Science, Spelling and many others. Competitions will heat up in January, so now is the time to talk to your teacher. Being in Academic UIL looks great on your college applications and can help unlock scholarships! Read more on each of the events here.

Stay up to date on things happening on campus with the THS App. You can watch our twice-weekly news shows, check headlines from the school paper, send photos to the yearbook and check the sports calendar to see what time the game starts. Download today, it's free!

Peter Pan and Wendy Opens Thursday!

Tomball STAGE presents “Peter Pan and Wendy” on November 14, 15, 16 and 18 at 7pm, and November 16 at 2:30pm! Come on a wonderful journey to Neverland with Peter, Wendy, the lost boys, & Captain Hook! This adventure is sure to be fun for audience members of all ages! Come and enjoy the performances next week!

Additionally. we are holding the COUGAR BLOCK CHALLENGE: Whichever three Cougar Block Classes have the highest percentage of attendance at any of the performances WILL WIN A DONUT PARTY before the Holiday Break. Students should complete the QR code in the lobby after the show to record your attendance. Let's see which Cougar Block classes will be the lucky winners!

This holiday season, give the gift of sparkle and support a wonderful cause! ✨ Shop with us at Kendra Scott—either in-store or online—and a portion of your purchase will benefit Tomball STAGE. Don't forget to mention us at checkout!

Support Tomball High School Theater by dining in or getting takeout at Jersey Mike's on Nov 20th from 4-8 PM! 20% of all sales during this time will go directly to our theater program. Don’t forget to mention you're supporting Tomball STAGE at checkout!

Ordering through your Jersey Mikes app? Use promo code THS20.

Tomball ISD and THS values your feedback. On Monday, November 4, you will receive an email from TISD Communications with a brief survey to tell us about your experience of THS. To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for their best futures, we need your feedback. We want to know what you think.

• *The survey will begin on November 1 and close on November 17. You will be able to take the survey online at home or on the go on your mobile device. More information to come!

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• We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Order your Spirit Shirts from Cougar Charms

Link to Order

TISD is providing an amazing opportunity for all THS staff, students and their parents!

Contact the clinic for any questions at 281-357-3220, ext 2236.

November’s theme for Parent University is all about Planning for Your Child’s Future, and we have three exciting sessions that will help guide your family toward success.

Career and High School Planning: It's Never too Early
November 14th, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Tomball Star Academy
Learn the importance of course and career planning for students of all ages—from elementary through high school—and discover the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs available in Tomball ISD. Breakout sessions will also include high school graduation requirements and information about our Early College High School and P-TECH programs. This session will equip you with tools to set your child on the path to future career success. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.

Pathways to Independence: Connecting School to Life Beyond
November 19th, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Tomball ISD Technology and Staff Development Center
Join us for a special Parent Information Night focused on Transition Services for students aged 14-22 receiving special education services. Gain the knowledge and resources needed to support your child's journey toward independence and a successful future. This session connects school experiences to life beyond the classroom. See the flyer for more details. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.

College Knowledge Night (high school parents only)
November 20th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Tomball Event Center
Meet with college representatives from across the country at this one-stop shop for planning your child’s postsecondary future. Whether you're just beginning to think about college or actively applying, this event will provide key insights for navigating the college planning process.

Each of these sessions is designed to help families make informed decisions and plan effectively for their child’s future. For more information and the full calendar, please visit the Tomball ISD Parent University webpage.”

The NEWS YOU as a SENIOR OR A SENIOR PARENT NEED TO KNOW!!

College & Career Counselor Corner

• Congratulations to Michael Robinson!! Michael is the recipient of a NROTC scholarship ~ FULL tuition and fees! We are so proud of you Michael!! Want to know more about the NROTC scholarship? Click HERE.
• Virtual Senior Financial Aid Night on December 2nd at 6:00 pm - Details to come as we get closer to the event. We will walk through the steps of the FAFSA application process.
• Local Tomball Scholarships for Seniors - Two of the local scholarships are now active!! More to come as we hear back from donors. Seniors need to check back frequently. These are great scholarship opportunities!
• Fall 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. Helpful FAFSA Instruction Sheet
• Tuesday, November 19th Cougar Block College & Career Fair from 9:00-9:45 am, sign-up required. Over 35 institutions will be present from tech/trade, 2 & 4 year, and military. Event for students only. Sign-up closes Nov. 15th at 3 pm.
• Wednesday, November 20th - College Knowledge Night from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Tomball Event Center

• 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
• 11/21 - Chennault Aviation Academy
• 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)

1. Class of 2025 - 8K2K-QFMQ-HSJDS

1. Class of 2026 - WWJJ-4GN9-ZFZHP

1. Class of 2027 - XB4J-9799-4N6MW
2. Class of 2028 - 9F2Z-WD68-D2V3V

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, December 5th 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

Seniors, if you have not yet done your senior photo, this is your LAST opportunity. Our photography company, CADY, will be making a final visit to campus on Nov. 11. They will be here all day to accommodate anyone who still needs a photo. Please go to https://store.cady.com/ to schedule an appointment during the campus visit. There is a $10 sitting fee but that gets you both the formal photo (which is used for the yearbook) and the cap & gown photo.

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 Bags have arrived.

Make sure you sign up for a pick up time if you havent yet.

Get your bags delivered.

Turn in cash and checks (made out to THS) to Mr. Vierkant or Mrs. Lopez.

Get all money turned in by Christmas break.

Thank you so much for participating in the Senior Trash Bag Fundraiser. Free Prom Tickets will be issued when Prom Tickets go on sale.

Tomball High School @TISDTHS

Mark Vierkant @THS_Mr_Vierkant

Lisa Streat @THS_Ms_Streat

Daniel Craft @THSAP_Craft

Sara Cooley @THS_cooley

Jennifer Foley @THS_jennlee

Carl Moise @C_Moise22

Carrie Sack @CSackTHS

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

Everyone:

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.