COUGAR NEWS 2024-2025

Issue # 12 October 13, 2024

Student Holiday Continues Monday

We hope your student has enjoyed the time off on Thursday and Friday! Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday as well, so everyone can take advantage of the extended break. The new marking period will begin on Tuesday, and we look forward to welcoming students back refreshed and ready to start strong!

A Message From Mr. Scott

TOMBALL HIGH SCHOOL THIS WEEK

10/12 Cross Country District Meet at Spring Creek Park

10/15 Volleyball @ Klein Oak

10/15 Tennis Regional Finals @ The Woodlands HS vs College Park

10/18 Football vs TMHS (Patriotic Show)

10/18 Volleyball vs TMHS

TENNIS CHAMPS!!!

It has been an exciting week for THS Tennis as they became DISTRICT CHAMPS and most recently on Thursday were victorious and are now AREA CHAMPS.

Their next match to become Regional Champs will be held starting at Noon on Tuesday vs College Park. Matches will be held at The Woodlands High School.

See photos below.

Cross Country

THS Cross Country participated in the District 15-6A Meet this week.

Landon Flies and Scarlett Berthelot both advance to the upcoming REGIONAL MEET!

Liam Zimmerman finished first on the freshman team and Corrine Polanek finished first on the JV team.

Way to Go Coogs! AND Good Luck Landon and Scarlett!!

TCP Band and Colorguard

The Tomball Cougar Pride Band swept 1st place for their division and overall for the North Houston Regional Competition today. They also took home the General Effect, The music Award, the visual award, and Color Guard and Percussion Caption Awards

COUNSELOR SPOTLIGHT

Mr. Khanna is this week's Counselor Spotlight!

We would like to recognize him for his proactive approach to meeting students' needs. Mr. Khanna makes it a priority to regularly communicate with our Counseling team, allowing us to collaborate on best practices for each student as we plan for their academic and social-emotional success.

Thank you, Mr. Khanna

Gold Medal Mondays (Teacher Recognition)

We would like to recognize Mrs. Krein and Mrs. Harvey for their great work with kids.

We are so thankful for your teamwork, collaboration, and being all in for student success!.

Thank you both for everything you do to make THS THE PRIDE OF TEXAS!!

Patriotic Show

Make plans to support THS and TMHS students in this annual event! Tickets go on sale Sunday, Oct. 13 at 8 AM. Need more information? https://tomballisd.net/community/patriotic-show

THS is the Home Team for this Game!

Volunteer Hours

Need hours for your service cord or National Honor Society?

Your PTO has your covered.

We need student volunteers in the concession stand Tuesday and Friday nights.

See the PTO website or the fliers next to the concession stand to sign up!

Free drink and snack for every volunteer!

MISS TOMBALL PAGEANT

Students and Parents,

Please see link below with information for the 2025 Miss Tomball Pageant. Please be sure to read all guidelines and eligibility requirements carefully.

2025 Miss Tomball Pageant Information

Senior Class of 2025 News

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

COLLEGE AND CAREER CORNER

Financial Aid Night - October 15th at 6 pm in the THS auditorium - Learn the financial aid and scholarship basics. Open to all grade levels, 11th and 12th grade highly encouraged to attend. Please park in the stadium parking lot and enter through the lower lobby doors.
2025-2026 FAFSA (for current seniors) is delayed - The FAFSA opening date will be delayed again this year to December 1st.
DAR Good Citizen Award - Each year THS selects one senior for the DAR Good Citizen Award. Seniors who feel like they possess good citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism should apply to be considered for the nomination. Learn more about the application process to be considered. Deadline to apply to be considered for nomination is October 15th by 3:00 pm.
HOBY Youth Leadership - Open to current sophomores! Each year THS sends one male and one female to the HOBY Youth Leadership conference. The conference will be held in June 2025 (dates TBA). To learn more about the program and apply to be considered for selection, click HERE. Deadline to apply to be considered for nomination is October 18th by midnight.
Save the date! Tuesday, November 19th - Cougar Block College Fair from 9:00-9:45 am, sign-up required, details will be provided prior to event. Event for students only.
Save the date! Wednesday, November 20th - College Knowledge Night from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Tomball Event Center

College Rep Visits to THS - Several on the books! As visits are scheduled, they will be added to the sign-up. Below are the reps scheduled so far. Click here to sign-up

10/16 - SCAD (Savannah College of Art & Design)
10/17 - Tulsa Welding
10/23 - Stephen F Austin State University
10/24 - Aveda Institute (cosmetology) and University of Colorado Boulder
11/1 - Military Academy Information
11/6 - Arclabs Welding
11/21 - Chennault Aviation Academy

College Application Workshops - Open to seniors to get help with college applications during Cougar Block. Click here to sign-up
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

Opportunities for Students with the College & Career Counselor

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. Click here to sign-up
C&C Donut Chat - Before school event once a month (updated) for students to chat with Mrs. Nichols, College & Career Counselor. Sign-up required as space will be limited, donuts will be provided. Dates & sign-up in student’s Schoology!
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 PICNIC

We had an AMAZING Senior Picnic!

Perfect Weather!

Lots of Good Food and Fun!

THANK YOU TO THE SENIOR PARENT ORGANIZATION AND ESPECIALLY ALL THE PARENTS WHO VOLUNTEERED AND/OR DONATED RESOURCES FOR THE PICNIC TO HAPPEN!

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, November 7th at Tomball High

Some SPO Senior Events already scheduled:

MR. DEBONAIR COMPETITION: Feb 13

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

SENIOR YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHY

It is time to book your senior photo session with CADY!

CADY will be back on our campus 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.

Go to CADY.com to make a reservation.

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.