COUGAR NEWS 2024-2025

Issue # 26 February 1, 2025

TOMBALL HIGH SCHOOL THIS WEEK

Saturday 2/1 ROTC Drill Meet

Saturday 2/1 Softball @ Oak Ridge - Scrimmage

Tuesday 2/4 Girls Soccer vs Magnolia

Tuesday 2/4 Boys Basketball vs Klein Forest

Tuesday 2/4 Girls Basketball @ Klein Forest

Tuesday 2/4 Boys Soccer @ Magnolia

Tuesday 2/4 Softball @ Montgomery - Scrimmage

Tuesday 2/4 Baseball @ Cy Woods - Scrimmage

Friday 2/7 Boys Soccer vs Klein Cain

Friday 2/7 Girls Soccer @ Klein Cain

Friday 2/7 Softball vs Summer Creek - Scrimmage

Friday 2/7 Baseball @ Lake Creek - Scrimmage

Friday 2/7 Boys Basketball vs Klein Collins

NJROTC

The Tomball NJROTC competed in the Magnolia drill meet this past Saturday with the cadets taking unarmed exhibition taking 4th, armed exhibition taking 3rd, personal inspection 4th, academics 5th place, overall drill 3rd place, physical training 1st place with an overall drill performance 3rd place. Congrats THS NJROTC as you head to the state drill meet.

Sportsmanship Award

Congratulations to Tomball High School Football on representing Tomball ISD as a Finalist for The Sportsmanship Award at the Houston Touchdown Club!

UIL Computer Science

The Tomball Computer Science UIL team absolutely crushed the competition this weekend at the Grand Oaks Invitational Meet, bringing home a stunning array of victories!

In the Novice Written Event, Aubrey Ames claimed the top spot with an incredible 1st Place finish, followed by Daniel Corley in 3rd and Miguel Hernandez in 6th—a strong showing by our computer science freshman!

Not to be outdone, our upperclassmen shined in the Advanced Written Event, with Daniel Hoffmaster taking a fantastic 2nd Place, Max Dean earning a strong 4th, and John Lezama securing 6th.

But the wins didn’t stop there! In the Novice Programming Contest, Tomball High School freshmen dominated the podium, with 1st Place Team honors going to Aubrey Ames, Daniel Corley, and Miguel Hernandez's team "The Byters".

The victories kept rolling with Advanced Programming as Max Dean, John Lezama, and Jack Peterson's team "The Generics" brought home 2nd Place, and the trio of Daniel Hoffmaster, Daniel Bachman, and Aidan Lam's team "DAD", showed why you don't make "DAD" mad by rounding it out with a 3rd Place finish.

These students have proven once again that Tomball Computer Science is a force to be reckoned with. Congratulations to all our competitors for your hard work, dedication, and incredible talent. You’ve made Tomball proud! Wish them luck as they load up to battle it out again this week at Waller!

Taylor Whitley Scholarship

Congratulations to our Taylor Whitley scholarship recipients, Barrett Junod and Preciosa Santoyo, whom both received $500. The Taylor Whitley Show Up Foundation gives grants and scholarships to high school students who exemplify extraordinary positive character and various acts of making a difference.

Counselors Spotlight

This week’s Counselor Spotlight Teacher is Mrs. Tiffany McElmeel

Mrs. McElmeel puts out social worker vibes. She identifies and refers students and families in crisis to the counselor team. Her work with TAFE promotes the educator profession.

Gold Medal Teacher Recognition

This Week we recognize two of our outstanding Science Teachers at THS!

Jessica Schilder and Tim Cifelli-Volmer

Thank you for the amazing things you do for the students at Tomball High School!

You are a big part of the reason we are THE PRIDE OF TEXAS!

Yearbook

The yearbook only has 100 copies left to sell, so if you haven't ordered already you should definitely do it soon. Don't miss out on the 2025 Cougar Yearbook!

Senior ads are due by Feb. 13. If you want to recognize your senior's special year, please be sure to order and complete the senior ad by the deadline, there will not be any ads accepted after this date.

Senior Class of 2025 News

The NEWS YOU as a SENIOR OR A SENIOR PARENT NEED TO KNOW!!

COLLEGE AND CAREER CORNER

Week of February 3-7th

College & Career Counselor Corner

Spring College Knowledge Night - February 6, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Tomball Event Center. We will have presentations on popular majors, as well as a mini-college & career fair (rep list on page 2 of the program). All grade levels students and parents welcome!
Local Tomball Scholarships for Seniors - Many of the local scholarships are now active!! More being moved to the active tab as we hear back from donors. Seniors need to check back frequently! These are great scholarship opportunities!
2025-2026 FAFSA (for current seniors) is NOW OPEN. Helpful FAFSA Instruction Sheet
Young Women’s Leadership Challenge - Program for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors for 25-26. We will hold an information session February 6th during Cougar Block next semester, sign-up coming when we return in January!
Course Selection Information
2025-2026 Dual Credit MEETINGS FOR STUDENTS

FIRST TIME STUDENTS will be required to attend a mandatory meeting. First Time in Dual Credit Steps.
CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS will meet with Mrs. Nichols through English 3 DC on Jan. 30th OR be called in Feb. 4th or 6th if they do not take English 3 DC.

2025-2026 Dual Credit PARENT MEETING Presentations (presentation slides and recordings for both first time and currently enrolled)
Save the date! March 5th Cougar Block College & Career Fair - sign-up coming in February

Opportunities for Students with the College & Career Counselor

Lone Star College Rep Visits - Our Lone Star College rep will be on campus twice each month throughout the year to help answer any questions students have about their program, admissions, etc. LSC has many great opportunities for our students. Seniors planning to attend LSC after graduation definitely need to sign-up for a visit! Click here to sign-up
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. Videos posted in grade level Schoology courses under 24-25 Classroom Videos & Slides section.
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. 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. Click here for parent Schoology instructions

STUDENT Access Codes (will not work for parents, see above)

Class of 2025 - 8K2K-QFMQ-HSJDS

Class of 2026 - WWJJ-4GN9-ZFZHP

Class of 2027 - XB4J-9799-4N6MW
Class of 2028 - 9F2Z-WD68-D2V3V

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, February 6.... Virtual over ZOOM (Link will be emailed out )

Some SPO Senior Events already scheduled:

MR. DEBONAIR COMPETITION: Feb 13

POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL: April 9

SENIOR SUNSET : May 16

BACCALAUREATE: May 18

BINGO

SPO's biggest fundraiser is open to the Tomball community and family-friendly!

We are looking for sponsors, donations, and volunteers to make this event successful to fund scholarships and prizes for the class of 2025!

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 at the website: https://www.thsspo2025.org/

Mr. Debonaire

SPO Presents 35th year of Mr. Debonair 2025 : King of The Masquerade

Sign-up for Mr. Debonair is extended until 2/5/25

Seniors!! We are now up to 9 contestants and only need 6 more to make the 35th year of Mr. Debonair happen! Last chance to sign up for a fun night with friends and a chance to win cash prizes!

Fill out the contestant form here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LX_FV1FLb9dOd8f3sXlg5jCvls2ae65qCFQX-KJwfII/edit#responses

Fill out your escort's form here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Hpe51CsdelHJHQjH6XWTF5Uh-ST2hbaREQrAd1tMMtw/edit#question=2137337799&field=904023774

Pay your entrance fee and buy tickets for the event here:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ths-spo-2025-mr-debonair

Thank you, senior parents, for your support.

SPO

Hey, you! Yes, you.

Are you ready to put your best foot forward and show off your debonair side? Do you have what it takes to be crowned the King of the Masquerade? Grab some friends and sign up for Mr. Debonair where style, charisma, and a little bit of mystery come together in an epic competition. This year’s theme? King of the Masquerade. It's all about channeling your inner charm, embracing your unique style, and—let’s be real—making sure you own that mask.

What’s the Deal with the Contest?

It’s a high school showdown that combines elegance, wit, and a charm. Contestants will compete in a variety of categories, but what truly matters is how you embody the King of the Masquerade vibe.

Prizes? Oh, we’ve got those, too. The winner will take home a cash prize... the more that enter the bigger the prize! There will be additional contests for best eyes, best smile, best hair, and Mr. Congenality.

Why Should You Enter?

It's a chance to show off your flair: Whether it’s your impeccable fashion sense or your secret talent for dramatic monologues, or funny skits, this contest is all about letting your personality shine.
Did we mention the cash prize?
It’s fun! Where else are you going to get to wear a mask and act mysterious? This is the kind of thing you’ll remember for years to come.

Parents:

Look, we know your kids are busy with classes, activites, and whatever other high school drama is going on. But this is a perfect opportunity to get them involved in something fun, creative, and maybe even a little extra.

Not only will they get to show off their charm and creativity, but it’s a great way to wrap up their senior year with something memorable (and who knows, they might actually win a cash prize).

Ready to Be the King of the Masquerade?

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. The clock is ticking, and your crown awaits. Sign up today and get ready to rule the night like the true Mr. Debonair you are. 👑

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