Cypress Springs High School

We are so excited to close out another great semester at Cypress Springs High School. As usual, our scholars have outdone themselves. Our DECA Team brought home medals in their academic competition, our robotics students (HUNCH and ARC) are finalists at FIRST Robotics and NASA, our football team advanced to the playoffs, we have 12 Academic All State Athletes, 10 athletes have already committed to play at the college level, we have 2 Questbridge Match Scholars (full ride to IVY League), our girls basketball and boys basketball teams are currently Number One in our district, we have student artwork on display at the MHAB, and we have had multiple coaches and student athletes recognized as athlete or coach of the week by Dave Campbell, Kroger and the Texans.

We have Three (3) National Merit Commended Scholars and 22 National Achievement Scholars who will all be recognized next month at the Berry Center. Our huge accomplishment is having our attendance up by 1.5 percent over this time last year!! Cypress Springs, we have so much to be proud of!!!

We have so many great things happening at our campus - it is important for us - as a school community to not allow the negative noise (because that is what it is) to drown out the great accomplishments of our scholars. Please help me to support your scholars by reminding them to focus on the positive, and drown out the negative. If you make resolutions, let's all resolve to make our school community known for the positive aspects - there are many positives we can share .. all of us are responsible and in charge of the narrative for our school.

We wish you all a safe, happy, prosperous holiday season!!

Be a Blessing!

Dr. Cheryl T. Henry

Principal

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

Panther Parents/Guardians –

Below you will find the Fall Final Exam Schedule and Expectations. During finals week (December 17th – 20th), students please remember to leave your backpacks at home, and only bring your Chromebook and other materials for your exams. Students are able to go home early after their exams, but they will be asked to sign-out according to campus procedures. It is advised that you send a note in advance in order to minimize wait times. Students will not be released from their exams. They will have to wait until the end of the scheduled time. Once students have left the building they are not allowed to re-enter nor ride the school bus.

A few important notes:

• There is no Early Release during final exams.
• Friday, December 13th will be the last day for CTE, AFJROTC, and PALs shuttles.
• Brautigam shuttles will run their regular schedule through Friday, December 20th.
• Digital exemption cards will be available December 10th - 13th for QUALIFYING students ONLY.
• Exemption Criteria – per class/course per semester:
• Five or less absences
• Three or fewer tardies
• An average of 75 or higher for the semester
• An E, S, or I in conduct
• No OSS, ALC, or JJAEP Placement
• All fines and fees clear

Pay your student’s fines and fees here. They must be paid by December 13th at 2:40pm to be eligible for exemptions.

CSHS Fall Final Exam Schedule here.

CSHS Exemption Flyer here.

CSHS School Note (for picking up your student after the exam) here.

Direct questions to your scholar’s teacher or assistant principal.

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.

This program is designed to challenge JROTC Cadets to learn the values of leadership and citizenship while preparing for higher education milestones. Our team will compete at Level II from February 1-15. Great job, Cadets!

Our scholars had the incredible opportunity to view the production of The Twelve Ways of Christmas at the Ensemble Theatre. They even interacted with the Director, Ms. Aisha Ussery, which made the experience even more special. A wonderful and emotional time was had by all!

A big thank you to Ms. Ingrid Faulk for arranging this amazing opportunity for our scholars each year, and to the chaperones who helped accompany them. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Engineering Students Participate in NASA HUNCH

Thanks to Mr. Marcus and Mr. Malavase for preparing our scholars for their NASA HUNCH presentations. Those selected will be mentored to complete and perfect their projects to be used on future space flights! Thanks also to Mr. Maddox for accompanying them in this awesome experience!

Grand Re-Opening of Walmart

Our Panteras, Cheerleaders, Band, Colorguard, and ROTC Color Guard delivered an unforgettable performance for the grand re-opening of Walmart on Barker and Longenbaugh. They truly opened the store in style! A special thanks to Mr. Maddox for accompanying our students and supporting their incredible efforts.

Our students recently competed in the Cy-Woods UIL Invitational, where they showcased their exceptional talent. Out of 50 teams, our Computer Science Team secured an impressive 6th place overall, with Aerell McKnight achieving an outstanding 3rd place finish among 150+ test takers.

With more competition dates on the horizon, we’re excited to see what’s next! A big thank you to all the coaches for their dedication to supporting our scholars in these academic competitions. Go Panthers!

Our Orchestra delivered beautiful music, setting a wonderful tone for the event, while our Mental Health Alliance provided valuable strategies and information on coping skills and support. Way to go, Panthers!

We’re thrilled to share a video from our incredible orchestra concert! Our talented students delivered an outstanding performance, showcasing their hard work and dedication.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing staff who support the music program and help bring moments like these to life. Your commitment to the arts is truly invaluable!

Our Panther Band and Color Guard had an impressive showing at the US Bands Southeastern Championships at Legacy Stadium! Competing in their category, they secured 3rd place and advanced to the finals, finishing 9th overall.

In addition, our seniors had a special moment to celebrate Senior Night with a commemorative photo.

Great job, Panther Band and Color Guard!

We Are That School!!

Houston Texans Coach of the Week!

Congratulations to Coach Oji Fagan for being selected as the Houston Texans Coach of the Week! Each week, the Texans honor a coach who exemplifies excellence. Coach Fagan will receive Texans swag, a certificate signed by Head Coach DeMeco Ryans, and a $2,500 check for the football program.

At the end of the season, one of the weekly recipients will be named Coach of the Year, with the program receiving an additional $5,000.

Congratulations, Coach Fagan, on this well-deserved recognition and for your dedication to our scholar-athletes. A special thanks for leading us to the playoffs two years in a row!

National Signing Day!

We had an exciting Signing Day on Wednesday,Nov 13th as three of our Lady Panther athletes signed to play and study at the collegiate level!

Please join us in congratulating:

• Taylor Hampton (Volleyball) - Prairie View A&M University
• Ayla McDowell (Basketball) - South Carolina
• Morgan Allen (Basketball) - Prairie View A&M University

We are Panther Proud of these incredible scholar-athletes and their achievements!

Congratulations to Ayla McDowell!

Ayla scored a career 2000 points in the game against Frisco Memorial. The team recognized her after their victory over Montgomery Lake Creek. Ayla was also featured on the cover of VYPE Magazine as part of Houston's Top Talent! Ayla is a great athlete and a scholar! We are so proud of her!

Football had a valiant playoff run and made history in our game vs. Tomball. Thanks again for another great season!

A big shout out to our Lady Panthers for an amazing season! Congratulations to the players who earned All-District honors—your hard work and dedication truly paid off! Special thanks to Coach Adams for her leadership and commitment to building such a fantastic team.

Well done, Lady Panthers!

Our Wrestling Team recently hosted the Panther Invitational, bringing teams from across the state for an exciting day of competition. Thank you for representing CSHS and showcasing our talent on a statewide level.

Following the Invitational, the Wrestling Team faced off against Waller and delivered outstanding performances. Key victories from David To, Chris Magana, Jason Cyrlin, Jason Alvarado, Jorge Santillan, Timothy Merchant, and Aaden Medard propelled the boys’ team to a dominant 52-29 victory.The girls’ team also shined, earning an impressive 54-12 win with standout performances from Leila Hurd and Kennedy Alexander.

Go Panthers!

Boys Basketball Team Shines in Back-to-Back Tournaments!

Our Boys Varsity Basketball team is off to a phenomenal start this season!

At the Texas Jamboree Invitational, they achieved a Varsity sweep, defeating LaPorte 58-47 and Jack Yates 72-47. They followed that with an impressive performance at the YMBL Tournament in Beaumont, going 5-1 and securing 3rd place with a victory over Dallas Carter.

This momentum carried into the Cy-Hoops Tournament, where the team won the Consolation Championship! They defeated Strake Jesuit on Friday night, Cy Woods on Saturday morning, and closed the weekend with an exciting win over Cy Ranch, 47-44, in the final.

Congratulations to our Boys Basketball team on an incredible run! Let’s continue to cheer them on this season! 🏀🎉

Lady Panthers Basketball Team Continues to Dominate!

Our Girls Basketball Team has been on fire this season, showcasing their skills and determination with incredible victories. The season started strong with a program sweep against Dickinson (FR 37-21, JV 49-13, Varsity 89-61) and continued with impressive wins over Lake Creek (JV 44-21, Varsity 76-65), Summer Creek (JV 49-43, Varsity 57-46), and Fort Bend Travis (Varsity 86-40).

Over Thanksgiving, the Lady Panthers traveled to the Thanksgiving Hoopfest in Dallas, where they made waves with a thrilling 65-63 victory over nationally ranked Etiwanda (CA) and a commanding 74-22 win against Bartlett (TN).

The excitement didn’t stop there! The team brought their talents to Brooklyn, New York, for the Slinky HS Showcase, securing hard-fought wins over South Shore HS (NY) 60-50 and Audenreid HS (PA) 63-54.

This past week, the Lady Panthers stayed busy with successful games against Bridgeland and Langham Creek. A special shoutout to Senior Melanie Hodges, who recorded her 500th career rebound during Friday’s game against Langham Creek!

The Lady Panthers are putting in the work and staying focused on 3125—ask a player what it means!

Great job, Lady Panthers! Let’s keep the momentum going! 🐾 Go Panthers!

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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

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I am a proud alumni of Cypress Springs High School class of 2018. Cypress Springs equipped me with the tools I needed to reach my goal in becoming a teacher. I learned from a young age that life is not fair and that you will have to be resilient to keep moving through. Once graduated I continued my studies at Oklahoma state university where I sharpened my skills in the automotive and diesel fields, which led me to a successful career as a technician. While working in the industry, I always wanted to help mentor students and give back to them just as my teachers at Cypress Springs did for me. I want to be the difference in these students lives. I am leading these students into successful careers in the automotive industry and showing them that there are no limits to what they can accomplish.

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