COUGAR NEWS 2023-2024

Tomball High School is Proud to recognize our Teachers of The Year and our Para of The Year:

Representing THS this year as our Teachers of the Year are:

• Chris Coover
• Debra Boles
• Diana Martinez
• Riane Gammill

Representing THS as our Paraprofessional of the Year is:

• Teresea Hill

Tomball Varsity Girls Golf Team won their second consecutive Marty Ross Match Play Championship.

Regina and Cassandra Cantu tied for low score of the tournament.

Number Sense 3rd place Anand Julapalli

Number Sense 4th place Zaryaan Shiraz

Number Sense 6th place Daniel Hoffmaster

2nd place Overall Team for Number Sense

Calculator 2nd place Anand Julapalli

Calculator 5th place Zaryaan Shiraz

Calculator 6th place McKinnan Kelly

2nd place Overall Team for Calculator

The TISD project show last weekend was a massive success! The exhibitors, parents, community members, and bidders enjoyed a brand-new show barn for the first time this year! THS FFA students were wildly successful and made us proud throughout the weekend.

Congratulations to Kami Faldyn for earning a $5000 Grant for supporting technology needs for high school debate.

Thank you for all your service securing our parking lot Mr. Ramsey. Enjoy your retirement!

Please be mindful when driving in our back parking lot. We have a lot of traffic dropping off students; picking up students; parking to come to school; and exiting while leaving school.

We have many students and staff members who are walking to and from the building in the parking lot when many of you are driving in it. Please pay attention. Please stay off your phones while driving.

The speed limit in the parking lot is 5mph and we need everyone to slow down for safety.

Thank You!

The THS parent course selection HUB compiles important dates, procedures, presentations, and documents relating to student course selection all in one location.

Links will be updated as new versions are available.

THS Counselors google site

Basics

• Course selection window is from January 16-February 5, 2024.

• Course selection is online in HAC.

• Students must use their student HAC credentials to complete course selection. If you log in as a parent, you will not have access to select courses.

• Accessing HAC and LINK

• We are using a new four year planning program called Eduthings. This tool will allow students and parents to collaborate throughout high school on a virtual four year plan.

• Eduthings Directions

• Eduthings Video

Student Packet

• Student course selection packets will be distributed January 16 or 17 during Cougar Block to students in 9th-11th grade.

• THS Course Selection Checklist

• Step by Step Course Selection

• Course Selection Sheets

Counselors

• Counselors are available each day at all student lunches.

• Counselors will be available during cougar block during the week of Jan. 29-Feb. 2 in the LGI

• Cougar block teachers can send students WITH A PASS if they have course selection questions. This is not appropriate for extensive four year planning or simple requests like HAC access.

Parent Meetings

• January 10, 2024 Kickoff to Course Selection/ Elective Fair, counselors will have breakout sessions on graduation requirements, course selection, and the dual credit process.

• January 17, 2024 Virtual parent meetings at 9:00 and 1:00,

• January 23, 2023 In person parent meetings at THS 9:00 and 1:00

Other Course Selection Resources

(will be updated as new versions are available)

• 2024-2025 CTE Planning Guide

• 2024-2025 TISD Course Catalog

Contact Information

Please contact your current alpha counselor with questions.

TJHS (8th) Tony Scherrman

GLJHS A-L Sandra Mikush

GLJHS M-Z Ashlee Sumrall

CPJH A-K Brandi Halverson

CPJH L-Z Tammy Bendele

THS A-C r Amy Vann

THS Cu-Har Marissa Williams

THS Has-Mas Karen Hill

THS Mat-Rh Dion Henry

THS Ri-Te Angela Howell

THS Th-Z Tammy Morrow

Week of February 5th-9th

College & Career Counselor Corner

• TISD Service Cord Update - SENIOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: MARCH 1, 2024. TISD has updated the hour requirement for students to earn the TISD Service Cord. Class of 2024 - 120 hours, (update) Class of 2025 and beyond - 160 hours. Students submit all hours through their Student Link (same login as HAC, can also be accessed through HAC by clicking on the Tomball “T”).
• FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) - The 2024-2025 FAFSA us undergoing changes and IS NOW OPEN FOR YOU TO COMPLETE! 🙂. Student and parent(s) need to create their FSA ID prior to completing the 2024-2025 FAFSA. In the past only one parent needed an FSA ID, but with the new changes all parents will need one. It’s quick and easy! All you’ll need is your SSN, cell phone number and/or email address. Click HERE to create the FSA ID. Click HERE for the information from the December 6th event with steps on completing the 2024-2025 FAFSA.
• Senior Financial Aid Requirement: For those who have submitted your FAFSA, please take a screenshot of the home screen when you log in that shows your FAFSA is under review, then upload that screenshot into your Student Link. Due to some of the delays in FAFSA processing, it’s ok if the screenshot doesn’t say “processed”. For the confirmation number, just enter “I don’t know”. For those submitting TASFA, screenshot proof that it was submitted and no confirmation number needed. For those not submitting FAFSA/TASFA (or at least not at this time - the opt out form does not prevent you from applying for financial aid later!), simply log into your Student Link and click the opt out form then follow the instructions. Goad Deadline to Submit Fin Aid Grad Requirement: February 15th.
• LOCAL TOMBALL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS - Many of them are LIVE! As we hear back from scholarship donors more will be added to the list through January. Click HERE for all the information. Helpful Tip: For financial information on the TISD Local Scholarship Application, if the student has NOT received their SAI information back from FAFSA, please complete the Financial Aid Estimator (option 2 in the TISD Local Scholarship application instructions) to use for that section of the application.
• Student taking Dual Credit for the FIRST TIME in 2024-2025 - All NEW FIRST TIME dual credit students will be required to attend a mandatory meeting (sign-up required). Students need their LSC ID number to sign-up for a meeting. To sign-up for a meeting, STUDENTS can join the Schoology course (parents will be able to view the content once the student joins). STUDENT JOIN CODE: NXSR-FQSM-WQMVF. It is recommended to not procrastinate in this process as there will be deadlines. Deadline to have application completed to LSC: February 15, 2024.
• CURRENTLY ENROLLED 2023-2024 Dual Credit Students - Please be sure to turn in two copies of the registration form by February 15th. Forms can be submitted to Mrs. Nichols in room 1359 or if you’re taking English 3 DC you can submit yours to Mr. Nimon.

We need all Senior Parents for the Class of 2024 to get involved.

Make sure you follow SPO 2024 on

Facebook: Tomball High School SPO 2024

Instagram: ths_spo_2024

NEW WEBSITE: www.thsspo2024.com

You can also email us at spoths2024@gmail.com

OUR NEXT MEETING is scheduled for Thursday, March 7th in the cafeteria of Tomball High

Some SPO Senior Events already scheduled:

MR. DEBONAIR COMPETITION: February 8

POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL: April 10

PROJECT PROM: April 21

BACCALAUREATE: May 19

SENIOR SUNSET: May 17

Come out and join us for an amazing “One Ken of a night”, to see who takes home the coveted title as Mr. Debonair 2024. After 34 years of one of Tomball’s best traditions who will end up being the ultimate Ken?!

Your support and attendance helps support Ths Spo graduating c/o 2024 seniors and Project Prom!

For tickets:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ec549400-02fc-4b97-9b29-36322cd073a5

The contestants are set for Mr. Debonair and now parents and students WE NEED YOU! There are many sign up opportunities available. Some where you can help and still watch the show. By volunteering you will earn volunteer hours for raffle tickets for your senior. Please click on the link below!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F45A9A82FABFECF8-46658782-mrdebonair

THS and TMHS 2024 Senior Parent Organizations are proud to announce our first ever joint fundraiser! With the generous donation from Fred Haas Toyota County and Fred Haas Nissan we have been given a once in a lifetime opportunity to raffle off a brand new 2024 Nissan Kicks or Toyota Corolla! ONE HUNDRED PERCENT of ticket sales will go directly to each SPO organizations that sell. We would like to thank them for this amazing opportunity!

The link below take you directly to the site to sell tickets virtually near and afar! We will also be handing out ticket books at our meetings starting September 7 to THS SPO Members. Members will earn points for selling tickets.

Our goal for THS SPO is to raise $50,000.00 that will go towards our Senior’s Project Prom and other SPO events. In order to make this a reality, we will need every THS SPO member to sell at least 12 tickets to reach this goal. We know that we have a great group of parents and community that can make this the biggest and best fundraiser ever!

Tickets will be

$24.00 for ONE

$100.00 for FIVE

Link https://my.cheddarup.com/c/support-the-ths-class-of-2024?cart=1b4d5e8f-7cab-41f4-b8f9-97be47382c21%21%2161311201

THS SPO’s most awaited Spring Fundraiser is upon us, Bingo Carnival at the Rob Fleming Recreation Center at 6464 Creekside Forest Dr, The Woodlands on February 24 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. This event is for anyone ages 21+.

Enjoy an evening of dinner, drinks, Silent Auctions, prizes and of course Bingo! 100% of the proceeds go towards our 2024 Senior Class Project Prom! Follow the link below to purchase tickets before tickets prices go up in February!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/6683479d-30f5-4837-93f0-2a5cc32de02c?fbclid=IwAR2Km4AV7CdPWt-wE7NTeokGtuSFb8mca7BjnIh90gJw27-b5dUigdT-kgU_aem_AfuC5HgFja9YP5kB7xz9eXHzZE2tuYSycAmPJEQsFC3S8Lj1gOBk2cfxP9fkxNvkRJg

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THS SPO Membership registration is $40.00 and includes one THS SPO 2024 T-Shirt. Only one membership per household is needed. Please be sure to read the full details when registering.

Let’s make this a great year for our Seniors!

SPO Membership 2024

Mark Vierkant @THS_Mr_Vierkant

Lisa Streat @THS_Ms_Streat

Daniel Craft @THSAP_Craft

Sara Cooley @THS_cooley

Jennifer Foley @THS_jennlee

Carl Moise @C_Moise22

Carrie Sack @CSackTHS

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