THE LEAD DOG

Students, Parents, Faculty, and Staff,

As we approach the conclusion of the Fall semester this week, I want to express my sincere appreciation for the hard work and dedication demonstrated by our entire school community. We've accomplished a great deal together, and I am incredibly proud of our progress.

Please note that our schedule will deviate from the regular routine this week. Today (B Day) and tomorrow (Tuesday, A Day) will proceed as usual. However, starting Wednesday, we will transition to our Fall Semester Exam Schedule (see below). Remember, these exams are a significant part of your semester grade, contributing 15% to your overall average. I encourage you to prioritize your preparation by reviewing course material and making sure you get enough rest and nourishment. Let's finish the semester strong!

Important Note: Please carefully review the exam schedule as it differs from our typical daily schedule this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

A Message to Parents:

Your active involvement in your child's education is crucial. Please ensure consistent school attendance and proactively monitor their academic progress. Utilize Skyward regularly to stay informed and promptly address any concerns or questions with teachers. Open communication between students, parents, and teachers is essential for student success.

Wishing you all a Happy Holiday!

I hope everyone has a Happy Holiday and enjoys the break. I encourage you to relax and recharge because when we return in January, you will need to "buckle up and hang on." If you can believe it, the spring semester goes even faster than the fall one!!! Make sure you return ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities that await!

"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

• December 16th - Boerne HS Winter Tri-M Concert
• December 16th - Boerne ISD Board Meeting
• December 17th - Boerne HS Winter Orchestra Concert

• December 18th to 20th - Fall Semester Exam Finals (see schedule above)

• December 19th - Boerne HS Musical Theater Holiday Showcase

• December 23rd to January 10th - Student Holiday

• January 13th - First day back to school for students

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.

• The Greyhound Football team fell short to Richmond Randle in the State Semifinals last Friday at Baylor University in Waco. They were one of only four teams left in the State last Friday. We congratulate them on a 3rd-place finish in the state this season. What a way to honor the 100 years of Boerne HS football we celebrated this year. The Hounds ended up with an 11-4 record and captured four gold trophies this season by winning:
• The Bi-District Championship over Corpus Christi Carroll, 39-21
• The Area Championship over Edcouch-Elsa, 38-3
• The Regional Semifinals Championship over Victoria West, 59-15
• The Region IV Championship over Corpus Christi Miller, 65-50
• Girls' basketball went 2-0 in district play last week, with one of those victories coming this last Saturday when they hosted Champion HS in the first-ever meeting between the two teams. The Greyhounds whooped the Chargers 92-34 for their 2nd win of the week. Last Tuesday, the girls traveled to Smithson Valley and picked up a district win, 64-26. Their productive offense and stingy defense led to average scores in those games of 78-30 for two impressive margins of victory. They will travel to Alamo Heights tomorrow for a big district match-up before the holidays. Good luck, ladies!
• Boys' basketball picked up a district win last Tuesday when they hosted Smithson Valley, 48-47. Saturday, they traveled to Champion HS and came up short in a close game. Their current overall record is 10-5. They will host Alamo Heights in a big district game before the holidays tomorrow. Good luck, boys!
• Both boys and girls soccer hosted teams for scrimmages this past Saturday. It was great competition, and both teams will continue scrimmaging through the holidays, with their first games coming after the first of the New Year. Good luck, Hounds!
• Boerne HS Art students competed in the SA Stock Show & Rodeo Western Art contest. Four students placed. See results and art below. Congratulations on your beautiful pieces!!!
• Boerne HS FFA recently competed in the District and Area Leadership Development Contest. One student made it to State and placed. See the results below. Congratulations!!!

This past weekend, the following students had artwork compete in the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Western Art Contest and placed.

Brayden Gardner “Home Through the Lens” 2nd place

Abigail Kalapaca “Longhorn at Sunset” 2nd place

Mykala Jones “Country Love” 2nd place

Sophia Karageorge “Mahaley and her lamb” 3rd place

The Boerne HS FFA Chapter had 43 students compete at the district level who did an incredible job representing our chapter, and 19 students compete at Area. We had one Area champion that advanced and placed at State. The Area teams and students were:

Jr Chapter Conducting:

Dylan Aaro

Sydney Curry

Makaila Mason

Hudson Chumbley

Makenna Jureczki

Payton Bradford

Abigail Brown

Faith Wright

Ag Advocacy:

Brady Kolle

Claire Caddell

Kendall Craig

Keira Sawyer

Public Relations:

Lexie Scheidt

Kinsley Sawyer

Townes Oviedo

Cooper Thompson

Spanish Creed:

Jacque Patzan-Gomez

And Jacque was first at Area and competed at State in Huntsville on Friday! She was sixth out of 24!

As we are wrapping up the end of the Fall 2024 semester, it's a great time to reflect on your progress. Attendance and timely assignment completion are important as we round out the Fall semester. Our counseling office is here to support you in every step of your academic journey. As always, we encourage our students to reach out or come by our office anytime their schedule allows.

Dual Credit:

Before the Thanksgiving break, we held a student assembly for those interested in taking a Dual Credit class next year. 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 for the Spring will begin on January 22, 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.