Cypress Springs High School

It is hard to believe we are already at Spring Break! Everything will begin to move very quickly! Please remind your scholars that every day and every class period counts!

We are so proud of our scholars and we have so much to celebrate!

Robotics, Art, Academic UIL - all had state qualifiers!

We have two Questbridge Scholars with full ride scholarships to Vanderbilt and Duke universities.

We have both basketball district championships and both Coaches of the Year!

We have FIVE Wrestling STATE Finalists.

We have student athletes being recruited South Carolina, Harvard, Yale, Navy, Texas A&M, Arizona State, Oklahoma, SMU... and the list goes on...

We have improved our attendance by 2 points over last year.

We are on track to (far) exceeds all our academic goals from last year.

Several of our teachers are also Cy Springs parents!

Tell a friend - if you want a top notch education in a smaller setting, Cypress Springs is an open campus next year. Come and be a part of the greatness!!!

DROP OFF and PICK UP Updates

Our district has partnered with Harris County to control car and foot traffic across the street. Please remind your scholar - if they are not staying for tutorials, go directly home and do not loiter near our business partners across the street.

Additionally, we are training crossing guards after spring break to improve the safety for walkers. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the school.

Our awesome cheerleaders performed at the Houston Rodeo on Friday 3/7 and represented Cypress Springs in a big way! Check out their performance and a photo below.

Remember to read the entire newsletter to see our Alumni Spotlight! We are THAT School!! All Day, Every Day!

We are so blessed to have your participation and support as we work to educate all our scholars!

Have a wonderful spring break!

Be a Blessing!

Dr. Cheryl T. Henry

Principal

Registration is now open for the highly anticipated community event, which features a 5K run, a 1-mile family-friendly course, and a fun-filled kids’ zone. The event will take place at the Berry Center, with the 5K winding through Towne Lake and Lone Star College-CyFair.

Please select and join the Cypress Springs HS Team!

CFISD Deaf Education Program Offers In-Person Sign Language Classes

CFISD’s Deaf Education Program is excited to offer free, in-person Sign Language Classes for the Spring 2024-25 school year.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Location: Classes will be held at the Berry Center.
• Cost: Free and open to the public.
• PD Credit: Available for CFISD employees.
• Schedule: Six-week sessions are offered in both the Fall and Spring.
• Focus: Designed for entry-level/beginner skills and knowledge.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn a new language and connect with the Deaf community!

Students not remaining after school for tutorials or other sanctioned events need to leave campus and go directly home.

Please do not allow students to congregate or wait for rides at our neighboring businesses across the street. Students should be picked up in the circle driveway in the front of the school.

Please help us keep all our scholars safe by following these important safety guidelines.

If you are picking up your scholar after school all pick ups take place from the front circle drive. Please do not use either of the front parking lots to pick up your scholar.

Please be aware that due to staff and student parking, as well as pedestrian traffic, driving for pickups and drop-offs in the parking lot can be very unsafe. Please drive safely!

Our goal at Cypress Springs is to provide a quality education in a safe and secure environment with limited distractions. Please see below for a few of the reminders for our students.

Cell Phones - are NOT allowed in the classroom nor during class time. All students have a CFISD device to access their classroom resources. After a warning, student cellphones will be confiscated a $15 fee will be charged, AND the parent will be required to come to the school to retrieve the cellphone.

Headphones are NOT ALLOWED in the hallways. Students may use headphones during lunch time (in the commons) only.

Quick Dress Code reminders:

1. Dress for success / Dress like a SCHOLAR!
2. Pajamas / pajama pants are not allowed
3. All shirts / tops must cover midriff - no crop tops
4. All pants must fit on the waist (no sagging)
5. Shorts, skirts, dresses, holes in pants - all lengths must be MID-THIGH.
6. Clothing must not display offensive language.

A full list of appropriate wear will be reviewed during code of conduct assemblies. The CFISD Student Code of Conduct has a full list as well.

Vaping and E-cigarettes:

Please read this important information regarding the laws on vaping and e-cigarettes. This is not only a health concern for our youth, but there are serious legal implications for our scholars when found in possession of these items.

Check out the CFISD Mental Health Minute newsletters below for valuable insights and resources on maintaining you and your scholars well-being.

Please click the link below. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s counselor. https://forms.gle/2tCFFyQMAWR7NtUr5

Tutorials take place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school from 2:45 - 3:45. Any student who remains for tutorials may stay for our FREE supper program.

The Decision Day Celebration is a celebratory event where our seniors who have been accepted to college, trade school, or have confirmed enlistment in the military are recognized. Food, fun, and music are provided, and your support can help us make this celebration great!

We want to ensure families are aware of financial aid programs that make college more accessible. Scan the QR codes below to explore tuition support options from various colleges and help your scholars achieve their college goals.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the California Wildfire Donation Campaign!

Ms. Bobbie Cunningham and The River Flows Foundation were extremely grateful and provided certificates and service hours to our Leading Ladies who helped make the campaign a success!

Our cadets, along with the rest of CFISD AFJROTC, participated in the annual Pass in Review. It was a beautiful day, and our cadets performed wonderfully!

A huge thank you to Major Frederick and TSgt Waterman for their outstanding leadership!

Robotics Teams Shine at Regionals!

Two of our robotics teams competed in the VEX Regional Championship, making it to the eliminations bracket for the first time ever after a long two-day competition. Although we narrowly lost by just 1 point, it has been an incredible season!

🏆 4 out of 6 possible awards won this season
🎟 Both teams qualified for TSA State

With all but one student returning next year, we are excited to see what they accomplish in the future!

We had an Academic UIL Invitational B, gaining valuable insight into who to watch for at Districts, Regionals, and State.

Our students achieved outstanding results:

• Aerell M. – 7th Overall Individual
• Programming Team – Set a school record with 9 programming problems solved
• Christian J. – 10th Place Individual, Spelling & Vocabulary
• Spelling & Vocabulary Team (Christian J., Ethan R., and Louise C.) – 3rd Place Team
• Xinh Xinh T. – 1st Place Individual, Biology
• Hershie S. – 3rd Place Individual, Ready Writing
• Hershie S. – 8th Place Individual, Feature Writing

While some scholars aren’t fully satisfied with their results, everyone is fired up to work hard this next month. With District UIL rapidly approaching, we’re excited to showcase their progress!

We Are That School!!

The energy was electric as representatives from McDonald's and our District joined us to celebrate this historic achievement! The band, cheer team, Panteras, staff, and students all came together to honor Ayla in an unforgettable moment. A huge congratulations to Ayla and our coaches for this incredible honor!

We are proud to celebrate both our Girls and Boys Basketball Coaches for being named Coach of the Year! Their hard work, leadership, and dedication have driven our teams to success, making history for Panther Athletics. Congratulations to our outstanding coaches on this well-deserved honor!

Our Panthers WON on against Fort Bend Bush and against Paetow, bringing our record to 4-4! Lets Go Panthers!

Our Lady Panthers opened the season with an exciting first pitch from Dr. Henry! On 2/28, they battled to an 8-8 tie against Royal, then came back strong, dominating Alief Elsik 19-2! Great start to the season—way to go, Lady Panthers 🔥

Our Panthers had an outstanding performance at Regionals. Congratulations to our State Qualifiers!

🏆 Leila Hurd – 4th Place

🏆 Daphanee Miller – 4th Place

🏆 Evelynn Garcia. – 5th Place

🏆 Kennedy Alexander – Region 3-6A Champion (185 lbs.)

🏆 Timothy Merchant – Region 3-6A Champion (215 lbs.)

Additionally, Timothy Merchant celebrated a huge milestone—his 100th career win!

The Panther Wrestling team wrapped up an incredible season with our state qualifiers competing fiercely.

⭐ Timothy Merchant finished in the Top 8 at State and ended the season with an impressive 52-4 record.
⭐ Daphanee Merchant and Kennedy Alexander wrestled tough and finished their season strong.

This season was a huge success for our wrestling team, and they will continue to grow, compete, and make their mark. Congratulations to all! 🎉🏅

Our Boys Track team is dominating early in the season, bringing home multiple medals and earning the title of Team Champion at the Spring ISD Invitational Meet—way to go, Panthers!

Our track program also competed in the Damani Gibson Relays at Cy-Fair HS. Before the meet, athletes were inspired by a motivational talk from former Girls Track Coach Ruqayya Gibson, whose son, Damani, is honored through this event after passing away from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

The Varsity and JV Tennis teams continue their winning streak, bringing home multiple medals in recent CFISD tournaments! Congratulations to all of our talented student-athletes! The Panther Tennis program is on fire, and we can't wait to see what they accomplish next!

Cielo Fernandez-Gonzalez – 3rd Place, Girls Singles

Nathalia Rodriguez – 1st Place, Consolation, Girls Singles

Karen Garcia Trigueros & Yamila Salazar – 1st Place, Consolation, Girls Doubles

David Soto & Skyla Bush – 1st Place, Consolation, Mixed Doubles

Karen Garcia Trigueros & Yamila Salazar – 2nd Place, Girls Doubles

Cielo Fernandez-Gonzalez – 1st Place, Consolation, Girls Singles

David Soto – 1st Place, Consolation, Boys Singles

Anthony Peña & Nicole Ramirez – 1st Place, Mixed Doubles

Esther Adekanmbi & Vivian Vo – 1st Place, Girls Doubles

Simran Ramchandani & Valeria Fausto-Nares – 2nd Place, Girls Doubles

Eva Escobar & Elizabeth Rodriguez – 3rd Place, Girls Doubles

Myla Liggins – 3rd Place, Girls Singles

Myla Liggins – 2nd Place, Girls Singles

Anthony Peña & Nicole Ramirez – 1st Place, Mixed Doubles

Valeria Fausto-Nares & Simran Ramchandani – 2nd Place, Girls Doubles

Our Girls Soccer team battled through frigid conditions, facing a tough 4-0 loss to Bridgeland. However, they bounced back with a 1-1 tie against Langham!

The momentum continued as they took on Cy Park, with JV winning 3-1 and Varsity securing a 2-1 victory!

Way to go, Lady Panthers! ⚽

Our Varsity Boys Soccer team secured an important 2-0 victory against Waller HS, with both goals scored by Chris Cruz! Despite facing tough conditions, they continued to fight hard throughout the week, falling to Bridgeland and Langham Creek (4-0) but showing resilience.

Other team results:
⚽ JV Team: 0-1 loss vs. Waller, 0-0 tie vs. Langham Creek
⚽ Sophomore Team: 2-2 tie vs. Waller
⚽ JVB Team: 1-0 win vs. Langham Creek

Two of our soccer scholars have already received FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIPS!!

Our teams are giving it their all and are ready for the challenges ahead! Keep pushing, Panthers!

Our Panthers finished an incredible season, defying expectations after being preseason ranked 6th in the district. They delivered one of the best seasons in Panthers history, ending with a final record of 27-10.

Season Highlights:

🏆 Outright District Champions – Sealed with a victory over Bridgeland
🏆 Bi-District Champions – Defeated Tomball Memorial
🏅 Three tournament trophy finishes

The F.I.G.H.T. continued at the Berry Center, where the Panthers secured a playoff victory over Tomball Memorial before concluding their season with a hard-fought battle against Willis (55-47).

We are so proud of our Panthers for their resilience, determination, and championship spirit! All Day, Every Day! 💙🐾

Our Girls Varsity Basketball team closed out the regular season as District Champs, finishing undefeated by beating every district team twice! Our JV Team also finished undefeated, proving that the future is bright for our Panthers!

Round 1: Defeated Tomball Memorial

Round 2: Defeated College Park

Round 3: Took down DeSoto in the Region Semifinals

Region Finals: Fell in a nailbiter against Lancaster (54-58)

Congratulations to our Lady Panthers on an extraordinary, history-making season representing our campus on the big stage! Read more about their journey in the Houston Chronicle article.

Athletic Schedules- Mark you calendars!!
Get Ready for all Winter Sports!
(Click the Sports below)

Get your season passes now! These passes will grant you access to every game for the chosen sport throughout the (regular) season, and you can purchase them online in advance or at the gate using a QR code or credit card. Use this link to purchase your tickets.

We are grateful to the leaders of ACU Credit Union for visiting our campus to present the funds earned from the 4th quarter. Through the Panther Spirit Card, ACU contributes 10 cents for every dollar spent! This card is an excellent first account option for our scholars and a fantastic choice for staff and parents. Plus, ACU Credit Union is conveniently located just across the street!

Kroger Community Rewards makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on your everyday shopping. Once you link your Kroger Plus Card to an organization, simply shop and swipe your card to contribute—at no extra cost to you!

To participate, you’ll need a digital account with a linked Kroger Plus Card. If you already have an account, just login here to select an organization and start giving back.

Reminder: A Shopper’s Card is required for your purchases to count toward the organization you choose. Thank you for your support!

https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

HAC Information

Home Access Center (HAC) provides important information about your child throughout the school year. HAC enables parents to: monitor classroom assignments, grades, and transcripts; view students' schedules and attendance; access Schoology; view and update contact information; and verify student course requests. Click here for more information or click the link below.

If you are unable to login to the Home Access Center, you must contact the help desk 281-897-4357 or 281-897-HELP to reset your password.

El Centro de Acceso al Hogar (HAC) proporciona información invaluable sobre el progreso de su estudiante durante todo el año escolar. El HAC permite a los padres: monitorear las tareas de clase, calificaciones y transcripciones, ver el horario y asistencia del estudiante, acceder a Schoology, ver y actualizar información de contacto y verificar las solicitudes de cursos del estudiante. Haga clic aqui para obtener más información o haga clic en el enlace a continuación.

Title I Parents' Right to Know

As a parent of a student at a campus receiving Title I funds, federal law allows you to ask for information about the certification of your child’s teacher. You also have the right to request information about the qualifications of a paraprofessional providing direct services to your child.

If you would like to receive this information, you may contact Virgil Maddox at 281-345-3000.

Please click the link below to acknowledge you have read the Parent’s Right to Know:

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Título I Derecho de los padres a saber

Como padre de un estudiante en un campus que recibe fondos del Título I, la ley federal le permite solicitar información sobre la certificación del maestro de su hijo. También tiene derecho a solicitar información sobre las calificaciones de un paraprofesional que brinda servicios directos a su hijo.

Si desea recibir esta información, puede comunicarse con Virgil Maddox al 281-345-3000.

Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para reconocer que ha leído el derecho de los padres a saber:

Firma de reconocimiento digital

Scan the QR Code for a direct link or go to jostens.com search Cy Springs.

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Congratulations to Ms. Amanda Mahon, our 2025 Teacher of the Year! Ms. Mahon teaches and is our Team Leader for PACE. She has been an outspoken advocate for PACE for the past two years. As a PACE teacher she teaches her students how to set goals and prepare for their future - academically, personally, and socially. She additionally co-sponsors our Leading Ladies group and is our campus Quantum Learning Facilitator. We appreciate the many things Ms. Mahon does to support our school and our scholars! Congratulations Ms. Mahon!! Well deserved!

Congratulations to Ms. Karen Slowinski for being named our 2024–25 Paraprofessional of the Year! As an In-Class Support paraprofessional, Ms. Slowinski works diligently to ensure her students succeed. She is always punctual, dedicated, and brings a warm smile to every assignment. We are truly blessed to have her on our team!

Congratulations to Ms. Nancy Valle for being named the 2024–25 Clerical Paraprofessional of the Year! Ms. Valle plays a vital role in supporting our counselors and administrators in Admin South. She has a remarkable way of connecting with our scholars, providing them with the support they need when entering the office. Her calm voice, welcoming presence, and constant smile make a difference every day. We are grateful to have her on our team!

Congratulations to Ms. Zaida Guaman De Rodriguez for being named the 2024–25 Support Staff of the Year! Ms. Zaida Guaman De Rodriguez is our morning custodian. She arrives early and stays late whenever needed, always going where she is needed without hesitation or complaint. Her hard work ensures our building is well cared for throughout the day. We are truly grateful for all she does!

Brandon Nunn is an alumni from the Class of 2016. He played Varsity basketball at Cypress Springs High School for 3 years, was a PAL for 2 years, was in National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society. Brandon graduated top 6% of his class (in 2016)— then went to the University of Houston where he pledged Kappa Alpha Psi and started a sports media company called Billionairevsns as a full time student (in 2017). Through his company, he has helped many athletes boost their recruitment potential and reach new heights publicly; this includes current high major collegiate athletes and professional. In 2023 his company was blessed to do the official NBA Hall of Fame release. Now he has published magazines and has a major documentary in the works.

Email: CySprings@cfisd.net
Website: https://www.cfisd.net/CySprings
Location: 7909 Fry Road, Cypress, TX, USA
Phone: 281-345-3000
Facebook: facebook.com/CypressSpringsHS
Twitter: @CySpringsHS