The Woodlands High School

Senior Campus Administrators

Dr. Ted Landry, Principal

Ms. Beth Wyrick, Associate Principal Operations

Ms. Jaime Cassidy, Associate Principal Curriculum

Senior Campus Assistant Principals

Mr. Clint Rushing, A-Car

Ms. Paige Jeanes, Cas-Fue

Ms. Laura Braun, Ful-Jai

Ms. Stefanie Roland, Jam-Med

Ms. LeighAnn Wolfe, Mei-Ramd

Mr. Craig Harbin, Rami-Sto

Mr. Chad Lanham, Str-Z

Senior Campus Counselors

Ms. Julie Emmons, A-Bru

Ms. Brittany Darden, Brv-Dew

Ms. Lisa Algaze, Dex-Gou

Ms. Keisha Clarke, Gov-Joh

Ms. Monica Frank, Joi-Mas

Ms. Jane Iribarren, Mat-Pag

Ms. Elizabeth Bowling, Pah-Ros

Ms. Venitra Bradberry, Rot-Tay

Ms. Tiffani Jaqua, Taz-Z

Ms. Kristi Tabor, Lead Counselor A-Z

Ms. Kayla St. Romain, College & Career A-Z

9th Grade Campus Administrators

Mr. Dennis Muehsler, Principal

Ms. Shawne LeDee, Associate Principal

9th Grade Assistant Principals

Mr. Ryan Clapsaddle, A-L

Ms. Riqui Boyles, M-Z

9th Grade Campus Counselors

Ms. Vicky Woods, A-Gr

Ms. Allison Chambers, Gu-Pe

Mr. Matthew Kelley, Ph-Z

BOYS BASKETBALL: Boys basketball will start practice Wednesday October 23rd. Tryouts for freshmen will be at the 9th grade campus on Thursday and Friday, October 24th & 25th right after school. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors will tryout at the main campus on Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Everyone has to have a current physical in order to tryout. They also should be passing all of their classes.

CROSS COUNTRY: After an amazing performance at the Nike South Invitational, hosted by TWHS XC, your Highlander runners are entering postseason. With an inner squad race on Friday, October 4th, and Districts on Thursday, October 10th, the Highlanders are putting in work! Wish them luck as they head to Districts at College Park next week!

GOLF BOYS: The A team for boys varsity golf won their first tournament in Walden on Sept. 30. Freshman Anthony Butts also placed 3rd individually in the tournament. Boys B team placed 3rd in their first tournament of the season at Cypresswood. They are just kicking off their tournaments but looking forward to a great season!

GOLF GIRLS: Girls Golf finished in 3rd place in the 6A division of The Heart of Texas in Fort Worth on Sept. 20-21. Charlotte Stick led the A team with an individual 19th place finish in the 178-player field. Tate Hutcheson, Payson Pistono, Claire Smith and Blythe Bowman added to the efforts.

On Sept. 27-28 the girls finished 8th in the Swing for the Cure event in San Antonio. Claire Smith led the way this time with 2 solids under par rounds. Charlotte, Tate, Payson, and Vivian Tran also contributed to the Highlander efforts.

On a special note, The Highlanders have started out the season with holes in one in back-to-back tournaments. Vivian Tran aced the par 3 # 3, 112 yards with a 9 iron at Pecan Valley on Friday, Sept. 20. Payson Pistono aced the par 3 #8 120 yards with a pitching wedge at Brackenridge on Friday, Sept. 27. That's a really awesome way to start the season!!

SWIM & DIVE: The Highlander Swim and Dive Team had a swim meet on Tuesday, Oct. 1 where the Highlanders showed their strength. Our Hammer Down Awards went to Grace G., Chloe H., Naqya H., Skylar G., Adrian and Diego H., Marcus L., and Will S. We also want to recognize our diving champions, Brooklyn G. and Valentino A. The Highlander Swim and Dive Team goes to Kingwood on Oct. 17th and 19th for our next meet. Go Highlanders!

TENNIS: Team Tennis defeated Oak Ridge 17-2 to clinch the District 13-6A title. The Highlanders were 8-0 to go undefeated for the 11th straight year in District play. The District winning streak is now 76 in a row!! TWHS defeated state-ranked Katy Jordan 16-2 and will face #8 Seven-Lakes this Friday, before hosting Aldine Eisenhower in Bi-District on Monday, October 7th @ 1:30 p.m. The Highlander tennis team is vying for their 5th consecutive trip to State.

TICKETS: How to get your tickets to all of TWHS Sporting Events : https://conroeisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all

DECA: We are excited to announce our latest DECA fundraiser—a super soft and cozy TWHS Blanket! These 60x70 blankets are perfect for those chilly evenings and show off your school spirit in style.

If you'd like to see and feel the blanket before purchasing, there is a sample in Room 250 for you to check out. Each blanket is $40, and all proceeds go towards supporting our DECA program.

If a blanket isn't for you but you still want to contribute, donations are also welcome! You can make a donation or purchase a blanket by visiting the link below: https://supportandgive.com/store/brochures.php?sID=60346281

Thank you so much for your support!

JROTC: Our Orienteering Team had a phenomenal first competition of the year at Challenger 7 on September 21st, with 11 of our cadets placing in the top three of their skill and age categories!

Beginner Girls Age 14-15: 2nd Place—Celeste Latorre, 1st Place—Joyce Ma

Beginner Girls Age 16-17: 1st Place—Anastasiia Shymoliuk

Beginner Boys Age 14-15: 3rd Place—Eli Almonte; 1st Place—Logan McCarthy

Beginner Boys Age 16-17: 1st Place—Camden Schneider

Intermediate Boys Age 14-15: 3rd Place—Manuel Rueda; 2nd Place—John Calder; 1st Place—Brayden Wilson

Advanced Girls Age 16-17: 3rd Place—Holland Williams; 2nd Place—Aubrey Harris

Our Drone Teams began their practices last week, with each of our four teams preparing for their upcoming competitions. For Community Service, this past weekend we directed traffic at the Nike South Cross Country Meet and plan to do course monitoring this Friday at the McCullough Cross Country Meet.

This week was the deadline for eligible cadets to turn in their Kitty Hawk Honor Society letters. If accepted they will join our cadets helping others achieve academic success!

Each nine weeks, we competitively select a freshman and upperclass Airman of the Quarter, a Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, and a Flight Commander of the Quarter. Congratulations to this nine weeks’ winners!

Airman of the Quarter—Freshmen: Joyce Ma

Airman of the Quarter—Upperclass: Colton Frye

Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter: Jackson Klimas

Flight Commander of the Quarter: Isabel Waters

JROTC SPIRIT NIGHT: Join us Monday, October 14th at Niko Niko’s Greek Restaurant in The Woodlands. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to support our JROTC program! When placing your order, mention you’re supporting The Woodlands JROTC and our Booster Club will receive a percentage of your overall check. Note—this is a school holiday, so feel free to bring your friends and family for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner!

NEHS: NEHS is having its general meeting for the month of October in Room 114 on Monday, October 7 at 2:45 p.m. An update about current service, craft, and social opportunities for the month will be shared at that time. Remember that all of the monthly and year-long information is always housed in the Canvas course.

ROBOTICS: Shoe Drive Update - Thank you to everyone who donated to our shoe drive! We were able to collect over 2,000 pairs of shoes and we are still counting. Your support has made a meaningful difference, and we appreciate your kindness and generosity! Together we are helping those in need around the world!

Stand-up Comedy Night Fundraiser - Save the date! Get ready to laugh and support a great cause! TWHS Robotics is having a Stand-up Comedy Fundraiser featuring Houston's own corporate comedian, Neal Rosen on Saturday, Nov. 9th at 7 p.m., happening at the TWHS Cafeteria! Doors open at 6 p.m. Come early to enjoy robotics/science demos, grab some refreshments, and participate in our silent auction for exciting prizes! Tickets are just $25 per person and can be purchased online at:

https://twhsroboticsboosterclub.godaddysites.com/shop/ols/products/neal-rosen-ticket---november-9th--twhs-auditorium

All proceeds support our students’ robot design and builds, as well as their community outreach programs including Pastabots Jr. and Team Tortellini. Join us for a night of fun for a fantastic cause! Hope to see you there!

STUDENT COUNCIL: Our next Student Council meeting will be on Monday, October 7th at 6:00 p.m. in the main campus cafeteria. Paid members should plan to attend so they can pick up their 2024-2025 Student Council t-shirt.

Attention ALL TWHS students: We’re joining forces with College Park to raise money for the Interfaith of The Woodlands Food Pantry as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration of The Woodlands community. All donations will be accepted through your School Cash online account. (No cans will be collected this year.) The top three (possibly more) students who donate the most money will have the potential opportunity to pie a teacher/administrator in the face at the HOCO pep rally on 10/25/24. The top three class periods (top 2 on the freshman campus) will receive a prize from StuCo, so be sure to list your teacher and class period when you donate.

THE CLIMBING CLUB: Explore your sense of Adventure and Fun! The Climbing Club at TWHS provides hands-on experience. We climb for free once a month, at CLIMB Woodlands. Practice climbing, bouldering, or learn how to belay. Everyone is welcome to join, no experience is needed. Bonus: bring a friend! If you have any questions please come to our next meeting on Friday, October 18th at 3:00 p.m. in Room 243, or see our advisor, Ms. Rogers-Wilson.

TWHS BAND & GUARD: Congrats to Band & Guard on two great performances at their first competition of the season. We won first place at BOA North Houston Regional competition, along with 3 Caption Awards for: Outstanding Music, Outstanding Visual, and General Effect. Way to go REGIONAL CHAMPIONS!

TWHS Band is hosting Lone Star Preview on October 12 at Woodforest Stadium. It is a popular regional marching band contest with 20 high school bands participating. The day will conclude with an exhibition performance by TWHS of our show titled “Fantasia on Frenchmen Street”. For more information: www.lonestarpreview.com

Support the Band by eating at Buffalo Wild Wings (Shenandoah location 11 a.m. - 7p.m.) or Adriatic Cafe (Shenandoah location 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.) on October 12. Just mention you are “With The Band”. Thanks for your support!

TWHS Band & Guard is selling holiday wreaths and greenery. You can order directly through your favorite band or guard student & they will deliver it to your home right after Thanksgiving. There is also an option for shipping. Thank you for supporting the band. If you have questions, email fundraisers@twhsband.org.

TWHS CHOIR: Hello Choir & Parents, We have a lot of important events and deadlines coming up in the next few weeks. To help with your planning, please read our latest Choir Notes Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/8gdxs

TWHS IMPROV: The Woodlands High School Improv Troupe is thrilled to host their next show on Friday, October 11th at 7 p.m. in The Woodlands High School 9th Grade Campus LGI. Tickets are $5 and all money raised from the night will be going to the Montgomery County Food Bank! The theme is villains! Make sure to join us, along with your family and friends, for a great time while helping an amazing organization!

VACCINES: If you have received a letter or email from the clinic notifying you that your student has overdue vaccines or an expired Conscientious Objector exemption, please take care of it as soon as possible so they may remain enrolled. We will be completing our state vaccine report soon, and cannot allow students to be enrolled if they are out of compliance.

VISION And HEARING: We are in the process of conducting state-required vision and hearing screenings on all students who were not enrolled in Conroe ISD in the 7th grade. If your child does not pass our screening, a referral will be sent home. We ask that you take them to their doctor and return the signed referral so that we can mark it as complete. We only screen for distance vision, so if your child is having trouble seeing up close, we highly recommend an annual appointment with an eye care provider. Children’s vision can change rapidly during puberty, and we want them to be safe on the road!

ATTENTION PARENTS OF SENIORS: You may not be aware that colleges and universities require a second dose of the MCV4 (meningitis) vaccine, received on or after a child’s 16th birthday. There is also an optional Meningitis B vaccine that is available to protect children against additional strains of the meningococcal bacteria. Please discuss that with their pediatrician. If you need a copy of your child’s vaccine record to take to their physician, you can request it by emailing Mrs. Ansley at aransley@conroeisd.net with your child’s name.

MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL: Parents or guardians are welcome to check in over the counter (OTC) medications to be kept in the clinic and administered by the clinic staff. We ask that medication be unexpired, in its original container, and no more than a 30-day supply (No Costco-sized containers). We are also only allowed to give the medication according to the directions on the container, unless it is accompanied by a doctor’s note.

ILL STUDENTS: We are starting to see many students with illness at school. Please discuss with your child the importance of good handwashing, avoiding touching their face, not eating or drinking after each other, getting a good night’s rest, and drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Eating something with protein in the morning can also be a huge help in preventing headaches and stomachaches and being successful at school.

Please keep all sick students at home until they are fever-free (below 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit) for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications, and have overall improving symptoms. Students who are experiencing diarrhea or vomiting should also remain at home. We have many medically fragile students and staff members, and need our whole school community’s help to avoid spreading illness at school.

ATTENDANCE: To report an absence, call:

9th Grade: 832-592-8025

10th Grade: 936-709-1236

11th Grade: 936-709-1233

12th Grade: 936-709-1234

Early Releases: If your student needs to leave early, please send them with a note to be delivered to the Attendance office before school. Doing so will ensure that the check-out process will be as quick and efficient as possible. There are no early releases after 2:00 p.m. Please feel free to call the Attendance office with any questions or concerns. We are happy to help!

LANGUAGE CLASSES: Future language learners of TWHS: The Chinese, German, French, and Japanese teachers at the Woodlands High School offer languages that lead to careers in STEM, finance, arts, and travel with higher future salaries. If you're interested in a distinct advantage in college admissions and future employment, we offer several fun, educational after-school programs, and offer more one-on-one attention to our students. Please visit our newsletter.

TWHS Foreign Language Newsletter

We also have student testimonials from the students in our language programs; please see the link to read about their experiences. TWHS Foreign Language Student Testimonials

NEWCOMERS: Don’t forget that we are a school that welcomes families from different parts of the world. For this reason, we have a person who helps and guides families newly arrived in the school district, and we are fortunate to have her office in this area. Mrs. Iytzia Cardenas, who has been with us for more than 12 years, assists over 100 families monthly from all over the district, but luckily for us, she is located at TWHS 9th Grade Campus. So if you need help or have any questions about the adaptation of a student or family who has recently moved, don’t hesitate to contact her. She also speaks Spanish, and for any matters related to newcomers, feel free to reach out to her at 832-592-8251 or icardenas@conroeisd.net.

SCHOOL CASH ONLINE: Attention Parents: Please be sure to check your child's School Cash Online account frequently. The website is www.conroeisd.schoolcashonline.com. Fees are added throughout the year for various activities. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the fees charged to your child, please contact the classroom teacher or club sponsor. Failure to pay fees listed as "required" or "overdue" may result in a student not being permitted to participate in some extracurricular activities. If you need assistance logging in to School Cash Online or adding and viewing your child's account, please visit schoolcashonline.com/Home/Support and view the resources available to help.

YEARBOOK PICTURES (DATE CHANGES): Ninth Grade - October 23 in LGI, Main Campus - October 22 in LGI 2. Order forms for Blu Moon picture packages at: http://thewoodlandsyearbook.com/

If your student missed the original picture day in September, they make take their photo on these dates, also.

THE WOODLANDS HIGH SCHOOL ART TRUST

Submissions for 2024 are now OPEN! Please pass this on to Texas Artists!

Have you ever noticed the 66 works of art by established Texas artists that are permanently displayed in the hallways at school? This is The Woodlands High School Art Trust Collection and we are celebrating our 14th year! This collection of art works has been selected and purchased by our students over the past 13 years. Each year we add new works to the collection and our next selection process has begun. Submissions will be accepted until THIS SUNDAY, October 6th for consideration into our collection for 2024. We invite established Texas artists who have had work accepted into a juried show and are at least 22 years old to submit works to be considered for acquisition in 2024. If you know an established Texas Artist that might be interested, please pass this information on! Click HERE to learn more.

Next week, our student committee will narrow down the works submitted to 12-15 artworks that will be voted on by the entire student body in mid-November. Posters of the artworks will be on view at school in November and the original pieces will be displayed in the cafeteria just prior to voting. The students will purchase as many as possible of the pieces that receive the most votes on November 15.

The artworks are purchased through funds set aside by Student Council from the Homecoming Dance, however, the framing, lighting and conservation of these pieces need funding. Consider helping with that funding and show your support for The Woodlands High School Art Trust by joining our "One Hundred Friends of Art." Our goal is to have 100 arts supporters make an annual donation to support our cause. Donations are tax deductible and start as low as $10!! Visit our website to make a contribution: www.twhsat.org

The Woodlands High School Art Trust (TWHSAT) a 501(c)3 organization, was established in 2011 to help maintain, conserve and display the student-selected, student-purchased collection of established artists at The Woodlands High School. The vision for the TWHS Art Trust is to see the art collection grow each year and to have it extend through the hallways of the high school. We also offer FREE tours of our collection to schools and other groups by appointment.

Other than the public sculptures around The Woodlands, this is the ONLY permanent collection of art available to the public. It is seen by THOUSANDS of people every day. Please consider supporting this unique collection that sets us apart from other public high schools and strengthens our goal of being one of the best high schools in the state and country.

For more information on The Woodlands High School Art Trust please visit our website: www.twhsat.org or contact Susan Cosculluela at twhsat@gmail.com

October 4, 2024 - October 18, 2024

Friday, October 4, 2024

Science NHS 6:40 & 2:40 LGI 1

Vars Tennis v Seven Lakes 3:00 TWHS

Volleyball @ Willis 4:30

Saturday, October 5, 2024

SAT Testing

PSAT 8:45 Rooms 203, 206 & LGI

Monday, October 7, 2024

Vars Tennis v Aldine Eisenhower 1:30 TWHS

Choir Officer Meeting 2:45 LGI 2

NEHS Meeting 2:45 Room 114

Student Council Meeting 5:15 Cafeteria

Cheer Parent Meeting 6:00 LGI 1

Water Polo Bi-District 6:00 Natatorium

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Volleyball v Caney Creek 4:30 TWHS

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Model United Nations 3:15 LGI 1

9th Football White v Tomball 5:00 TWHS

Cross Country Pasta Dinner 5:00 Cafeteria

9th Football Green v Cleveland 6:00 TWHS

JV Football Green @ Cleveland 6:00

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Robotics Student Leadership 2:35 Room 170

Vars Football v Cleveland 7:00 Woodforest

Friday, October 11, 2024

Volleyball @ Episcopal 4:30

Improv Troupe 7:00 TWHS 9th LGI

Monday, October 14, 2024

Choir Officer Meeting 2:45 LGI 2

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Interact Meeting 2:35 LGI 1

Volleyball @ Cleveland 4:30

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Seniors ACT 7:00 Large Gym

Model United Nations 3:15 LGI 1

9th Football Red & Green @ College Park 4:30

JV Football Red & Green v College Park 4:30 TWHS

9th Football White v Tomball 5:00 TWHS 9th

Thursday, October 17, 2024

DECA Meeting 2:35 LGI 1

Vars Football v College Park 7:00 Woodforest

Friday, October 18, 2024

Science NHS Meeting 6:40 & 2:40 LGI 1

Volleyball v College Park 4:30 TWHS

Mariachi Concert & Fajita Dinner 6:00 Cafeteria

The Conroe Independent School District (District) is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Active of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304; (936) 709-7752.

Website:Main Campus http://twhs.conroeisd.net/

9th Grade Campus https://twhs9.conroeisd.net/

Phone: (936) 709-1200
Twitter: Main Campus @TWHSCISD 9th Grade Campus @TWHS9thCISD