STAGE
August STAGE Meeting!
Be our guest and join the Tomball STAGE for the first STAGE meeting of the year on Tuesday, August 20th, from 2:45 to 3:30pm in the THS Blackbox. STAGE meetings are a fantastic way to get involved in the Theatre department and all students of Tomball High School are welcome to attend! Come learn how to get involved onstage or behind the scenes, learn about our upcoming New York trip, and receive audition information for Peter Pan and Wendy!
PSAT ASSESSMENT TESTING
PSAT Testing Date is in October 9, 2024
If you have a child that routinely receives testing accommodations through special programs during the regular school year, you must apply via the College Board to potentially receive accommodations on PSAT 8/9 PSAT/NMSQT, AP, or SAT exams. Please complete the form (https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/ssd-consent-form-accommodations.pdf) and return it to the campus testing coordinator by August 16, 2024.
You can also visit https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/ for more information. If you have already applied for College Board accommodations previously, please do not submit another form.
STUDENT ID'S
For the safety of everyone at Tomball High School we are requiring all students and staff members to wear their ID visibly at all times. We will provide all students with an ID, a lanyard and a plastic covering for their ID.
WE HAVE PASSED OUT NEW STUDENT ID'S. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING A FEW MORE FOR NEW STUDENTS BUT ALMOST ALL COUGARS HAVE ONE!
ID badges will help the campus determine which individuals are authorized to be on campus and will assist in accounting for students in an emergency situation. For students, their ID badge has additional functionality for transportation, child nutrition, and library services.
Students must have their ID to enter the building. We will provide temporary ones if students forget theirs. Students need to learn to make it a part of their every day outfit. Students will be given two free temporary ID's if they forget or lose. The third occurrence of needing an ID will result in a charge of $5 and a NEW ID will be made and delivered to them. Parents will be called and consequences will be given for students who refuse to wear their ID.
If a student loses their ID, a new one can be purchased for $5.
Students should consult with their Assistant Principal if they lose their ID.
In the name of collectively ensuring a safe environment in our schools, the District appreciates the support of our parents in reminding their students to wear their badges to school every day.
YEARBOOKS AND SENIOR ADS
The Cougar Yearbook staff is hard at work creating the next book. If you have any questions about Senior Ads, please click here. For information on ordering a yearbook, click here. Or, for information on student photos and senior portraits, click here.
If you have any other questions, contact JerryFordyce@tomballisd.net
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
COLLEGE AND CAREER CORNER
Week of August 19th-23rd
College & Career Counselor Corner
- Check it out! Meet with admissions counselors from Brown, Columbia, U Chicago and Vanderbilt! They’re coming to Houston on August 25th at 4:00 pm at IL Texas Windmill Lakes-Orem High School. RSVP HERE
- LSC Leadership High School Opportunity for 10th & 11th Grade Students - LSC Leadership High School is an amazing opportunity for high school sophomores and juniors to be selected to represent Tomball High School. Two participants from THS will be selected by Lone Star College to be a part of the 2024-2025 program where students will learn to develop personal leadership skills, explore best leadership practices, and learn how to initiate positive change in their community. The program begins in October and concludes in April. Participants will need to be able to participate in all events. Please visit https://www.lonestar.edu/leadership-highschool.htm for the dates and application website. The deadline to apply is September 23rd. Again, Lone Star College will select and notify two participants from THS. (program flyer in English, program flyer in Spanish)
- College Application Kickoff Presentations from Aug. 1st event for seniors - Seniors, miss the event? Not to worry, there will be more opportunities once school starts. Be sure to check your school email and listen for announcements.
We look forward to seeing students back on campus soon! Below are some important dates for the fall semester. As we get closer to each event, more details will be provided.
Upcoming Fall Events:
- Wednesday, August 28th - Senior Parent Night from 6:30-8:00 pm in the THS Auditorium
- October 2024 - Financial Aid Night, date TBA soon!
- Tuesday, November 19th - Cougar Block College Fair from 9:00-9:45 am, sign-up required, details will be provided prior to event
- Wednesday, November 20th - College Knowledge Night from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Tomball Event Center
Many more events will be shared once school starts for students to take part in! Here are just a few!
- College Rep Visits to THS - Several on the books! Dates & sign-up coming this week!
- College Application Workshops - Open to seniors to get help with college applications during Cougar Block. Dates & sign-up coming this week!
- 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. Dates & sign-up coming this week!
- C&C Donut Chat - Before school event twice a month for students to chat with Mrs. Nichols, College & Career Counselor. Sign-up required as space will be limited, donuts will be provided. We’ll kick off in September!
- 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. First videos going out this week through English class & posted in Schoology.
- 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. Student join codes coming soon! 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.
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, September 5th in the cafeteria of Tomball High
Some SPO Senior Events already scheduled:
SENIOR PICNIC: October 9
MR. DEBONAIR COMPETITION: TBD
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: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HXLrW2HYCvGAzy9fgiorpGqvuGiTqn-5/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114286714463450756863&rtpof=true&sd=true
TRASH BAG FUNDRAISER
The Senior Trash Bag fundraiser begins Monday, August 19, 2024, and information will be presented to the Seniors at tomorrow’s Senior Class Meeting. Order forms will be emailed to all Seniors and parents and hard copies will be available at the front desk.
The purpose of this fundraiser is to raise money for the 2025 Senior Prom. This year’s Prom will be held at The Woodlands Mariott Waterway on April 26, 2025. The Senior Fundraiser is the main source of revenue for this event.
The trash bags being sold are industrial strength, and they are made by Houston PolyBag. Each roll has 50 bags that hold 33 gallons.
- Seniors who sell 16 rolls will receive a free prom ticket.
- Seniors who sell 32 rolls will receive 2 free prom tickets.
- Each roll is $15.00 (if paying by cash or check).
- DUE DATE: September 27, 2024 for all order forms. Mr. Vierkant's office is the only location to turn in these items.
- Trash Bags should be delivered to the high school for pick up in November.
SENIOR YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHY
It is time to book your senior photo session with CADY!
CADY was on our campus last week and will be back on our campus September 24 and 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.
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.
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.