THE LEAD DOG

Students, Parents, Faculty, and Staff,

As I said last week, "You can have all the education in the world, but if you don't develop some resiliency, it is going to be hard to be successful in anything in life." We left with the question: Can resiliency be learned? If so, how?

YES! The good news is resilience can be learned. It involves developing thoughts, behaviors, and actions that allow you to recover from traumatic or stressful events in life.

Remember that resilience is the capacity to rise above difficult circumstances, the trait that allows us to exist in this less-than-perfect world while moving forward with optimism and confidence. I often remember my parents telling me to be "tough" or "toughen up" when I was growing up. That was their way of building resilience in me.

You can develop resilience in several ways:

• Focus on thinking positively and learn from the mistakes you make. Everyone makes mistakes. Learn from them; don't repeat them.
• Build strong relationships with family, friends, and colleagues so that you have a support network to fall back on. There are going to be hard times, and we all need help from time to time.
• Set specific and achievable personal goals that match your values, and work on building your self-confidence. You have to find success in little things and believe in yourself.
• Take time to exercise regularly, eat healthy, and get enough sleep so that you can control stress more easily. The stronger you feel physically and emotionally, the easier you can overcome challenges.

Keep these tips for building resiliency in mind as we push through this Spring semester and the peaks and valleys we are sure to encounter before we get to the end.

"Everyone has a role in our students' education... the students, teachers and staff, the parents, and the community... Go Hounds!"

***To keep up with everything "Boerne HS," please check our school website and your school email periodically. Also, follow Boerne HS on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest updates.***

Shane Wilson

Boerne HS

Principal

• February 3rd to 7th - National School Counseling Week

• February 10th to 14th - CCMR Theme Week

• February 10th - Boerne FFA & Booster Club Meeting

• February 12th - Boerne HS Cheer Team and Mascot Mandatory Tryout meeting (see more info below)

• February 15th - School Resource Officer and Security Guard Day

• February 17th - Student & Staff Holiday (President's Day)

• February 27th - PTO Chick-fil-A Day!

• March 3rd - Dual Credit and AP Night (see flyer below)

• March 10th to 14th - Spring Break

As we progress through the year, parents and guardians remember:

It is important that you understand attendance, check-out procedures, returning of doctor and parent notes, different types of absences, how they count, etc. See this link and review the Boerne High School Attendance Guidelines and Procedures.

The 2024-2025 Boerne ISD Student Handbook, beginning on page 15, also details "Compulsory Attendance" and absence guidelines and procedures. Click here for the link to the Boerne ISD Student Handbook.

• Girls' basketball has clinched a playoff spot and looks to put a stronghold on their 3rd-place district ranking when they host New Braunfels this Tuesday. Their overall record is 19-12, and they are 10-5 in district. Good luck, ladies!

• Boys' basketball was off last Tuesday and came up short in a battle last Friday night versus Pieper. They will be road warriors this week as they travel to New Braunfels on Tuesday and Wagner on Friday. Good luck, boys!
• The boys' soccer team continued district play this past week. They had a great week, defeating Champion (1-0) and Alamo Heights (5-1). They are off Tuesday and will travel to Pieper on Friday for a 1st-place showdown with the Warriors. Their overall record is 7-1-1 with a 5-0-1 district record. Good luck, boys!
• Girls' soccer came up short in both games last week. Their current record sits at 8-5, 3-3 in district. They are off on Tuesday and continue district play on Friday by hosting Pieper. Good luck, girls!
• Greyhound Softball and Baseball continue with scrimmages this week. Softball will host O'Connor on Tuesday and Reagan on Friday. Baseball will host Warren on Tuesday and travel to MacArthur on Friday. Good luck!
• Good luck to our HOSA students! This Friday, February 7th, they will participate and compete at the Spring Leadership Conference and HOSA competition at Steele High School.
• Last weekend, 17 Boerne HS band members participated in the Region 29 Band Clinic and Concert. Over the course of two days, BHS students had the privilege of being directed and performing with two fantastic directors.
• Last week, the Boys Greyhound Golf Team took first place at the New Braunfels Canyon Cougar Shootout at the Landa Park Golf Course. They defeated New Braunfels High, New Braunfels Canyon, and Madison HS, to name a few. Congrats boys! Today, they are competing in the Bandera Invitational at the Flying L Golf Course.
• Last Saturday, the Boerne HS Starlettes competed in the Showmaker Heights Invitational and received several awards and recognitions.
• This past Saturday evening, the Boerne HS Student Council (STUCO) hosted its annual Winter Formal Dance at the Cana Ballroom in Boerne. Our students attended well, and everyone had a great time! Shoutout to Mr. Yoder (STUCO Sponsor) and the STUCO students for a fun and successful night!
• This Wednesday, five athletes will sign National Letters of Intent to continue their Academic and Athletic careers. Congratulations to Ty Bush, Braden Bays, Hutson Hendrix, Logan Schram, and Reese House!
• Greyhound Track and Field will have their first meet this week as they participate in the Charger Relays this Thursday here in Boerne. Good luck, Hounds!
• The Greyhound Swim teams will compete at the UIL Regional Championships this Friday and Saturday at the Southwest ISD Natatorium. Nineteen individual BHS swimmers qualified for Regionals! Good luck!!!
• Greyhound Tennis will see its first action of the Spring this Friday as they travel to Mason to participate in the Puncher Shootout! Good luck, Hounds!

Teachers and Staff,

Our annual Stop the Bleed training during Advisory Class will be offered on Thursday, February 13. This is NOT mandatory but strongly suggested if you have never taken a course or need a refresher. Please come to L103 from 11:40 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend, all students and adults. Please complete the Google form if you are interested in coming. https://forms.gle/ASUiLJYKHYMbZ9Jf8

Thanks,

Carole Gish, BSN, RN, NCSN

Boerne High School

Hey, Greyhounds! We hope you are having conversations with your teachers and parents as we are entering the course selection process for the 2025-2026 school year. Please utilize the Boerne ISD High School Course Catalog to review our course offerings as well as information regarding Dual Credit, AP, and Core Complete options. We will be working with students individually during their course selection. *Please understand that our response time to non-emergency emails and phone calls will be delayed as we are meeting with students individually throughout the month of February.

Dual Credit:

We will hold a second Dual Credit Information Night on Monday, March 3rd, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the BHS Auditorium. Northwest Vista College's application deadline is March 28th. All links and information presented can be located in the Dual Credit Google Classroom. If your student was unable to attend, please have them join the Dual Credit Google Classroom using the following code: jfjgiiu

Seniors:

· If you need your official transcript, please come to the counseling office to get a transcript request form. All transcripts have to be requested through the front office. Counselors can provide you with a copy of your unofficial transcript.

· You’ll need to log into College Board to send your SAT scores to the colleges you are applying to.

· If you need a letter of recommendation, please pick up a Senior Resume Packet in the counseling office and allow at least two weeks for your letter to be written.

TSI Testing:

The next TSI test for the Spring will be on February 6, 2025. We will offer the TSI every two weeks in the Spring semester. Please be sure to use the updated Google form/QR code to sign up. All sign-ups and payments are due TWO days PRIOR to the TSI testing date. Scan the QR code in the counseling office to register, or click the link here. You may pay $15 for the full TSI in our office or on RevTrak. If paying for 1-2 sections, you must pay in the counseling office to avoid the full $15.00 on RevTrak.

***We are excited to introduce our new BHS counseling secretary, Katrina Erdos. She eagerly jumped in this past week and is working alongside us to meet the needs of all BHS students.

Our alphabet splits are listed below. If you haven’t met your school counselor yet, please reach out so we can make that welcome more personable.

Oneida Sitterle – A-Ga oneida.sitterle@boerneisd.net

Andrea Aldrete: Ge-N andrea.aldrete@boerneisd.net

Heather Shannon: O-Z heather.shannon@boerneisd.net

Katrina Erdos: Counselor Secretary katrina.erdos@boerneisd.net

Families are encouraged to complete the application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals available here or return the completed paper form to any campus office.

To view the complete free and reduced lunch letter please see below.

The "Greyhound Athletic Booster Club" (GABC) supports all athletic teams at Boerne High School, working to help our student-athletes achieve their best and make the most of their high school athletic careers. Championships are earned by teams committed to excellence and benefit from complete “buy-in” and support from the student-athletes, coaches, student body, administrators, parents, and community.

By becoming a member of the GABC, you not only support the Boerne High School Athletic Department, individual sport programs, coaches, parents, and student athletes, but you also make a smart financial move. All contributions, donations, sponsorships, and memberships are considered charitable contributions and are tax-deductible. So, avoid the lines and hassle of writing another check and register online. Click on the tab below to go to the website and become a member!

Our Booster Club plays a crucial role in ensuring every Ag student has access to the opportunities that come with FFA membership. With one of the largest programs in the area, volunteers are vital to our success, and there are many ways you can contribute and make a meaningful impact. You can find volunteer opportunities through your account in the Membership Toolkit.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we help fund equipment, hotels, and other essential needs to support our teachers and students as they compete at local and state levels.

Not a member yet? It’s not too late to get involved! Join us today at: https://bhsffabooster.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/293405.

We look forward to partnering with you, seeing you at events, and working together to make this year a success for our Boerne FFA students!

Best regards,
Boerne FFA Booster Club Board

Our BHS FFA Booster Club is thrilled to offer BHS FFA Spirit Wear, now available for purchase! Whether you're a student, parent, or supporter of BHS FFA, these items are a great way to show your support for our Future Farmers of America.

Visit the Spirit Wear Store to purchase BHS FFA t-shirts and hats today!

https://bhsffabooster.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/313166?authuser=0

Once you’ve placed your order, here’s what you can expect:

• Orders will be fulfilled within 5 business days.
• All items will be delivered to the BHS Front Office, where parents or students can pick them up.
• You will receive an email notification once your order has been fulfilled and is ready for pick-up.

Thank you for supporting our BHS FFA students and the BHS agricultural program. We look forward to seeing you proudly wear your BHS FFA gear!

Parents,

We ask that you review our "Campus Behavior Expectations" with your student. If your student wants to be successful at Boerne HS academically, socially, and emotionally, these three simple, easy expectations can be followed. As faculty and staff, we plan to model these behaviors to our students daily. We will be visiting with and reminding our students about these expectations consistently and ask that you do the same.

Be prompt and productive - be where you are supposed to be, when you are supposed to be there, and do what you are supposed to do.

Have respect for yourself and others - when you have respect, you make good, thoughtful choices considering everyone's feelings and beliefs.

See something, say something - be a voice for someone when they can't. If you see or know something is wrong, alert an adult you know ASAP. Don't overlook something you know is wrong.

To view the Student Code of Conduct, please click here.

To view the Student Handbook, please click here.

To view an FAQ with more information, please click here.

Contact any Boerne HS administrator if you have any questions regarding the Student Code of Conduct.