A MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL CHRIS SCOTT
Cougar Families,
This week we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Rylan Holub, Class of 2017, at Tomball High School as part of TISD’s Principal Partner Day. Dr. Holub and I spent the morning together as part of the event. It was fun to reminisce about his previous experience at THS and mine as well, albeit we are a few years apart in our graduation year, ha-ha. One of the things Dr. Holub shared was about his desire to give back to a community and school who gave him so much. That spirit is one of the many things that sets our community and school apart. Every year I’m amazed at our alumni base who support their school in so many ways. Volunteering, showing up to support the Coogs at events, generous donations and talking about their community with pride are easy examples to point to that demonstrate their Cougar Pride still today. I’m thankful for them and so many others who perhaps didn’t go to school here but love our school all the same. This week, if you haven’t taken the time yet, please complete the Panaroma survey sent to all our families. These survey results help us continue to celebrate the things that are going well and provide us information on how we can continue to be better.
I have had the joy of seeing my son and daughter already become part of that Cougar alumni legacy. And with one more working his way through high school, he too will become part of that rich Tomball High School tradition of former students. For a school that gave me so many great memories, it’s a daily pleasure to serve our students, staff and families at THS. Thank you for supporting your students, our programs and our school. Enjoy the week ahead.
Success in all things,
Chris Scott
Tomball High School
Principal
Class of ‘92
UPCOMING COUGAR EVENTS
Tuesday 11/14 Cougar Block College Fair
Tuesday 11/14 Swimming - Non TISCA @ TMHS
Tuesday 11/14 Girls Basketball @ Conroe
Tuesday 11/14 Boys Basketball vs Oak Ridge Scrimmage
Thursday/Friday 11/16&17 Swimming TISCA Invite @ Conroe
Thursday - Saturday 11/16-11/18 Girls Basketball @ Splendora Tournament
Thursday - Saturday 11/16-11/18 Boys Basketball @ McDonalds Invite
COLLEGE AND CAREER CORNER
- Cougar Block College Fair November 14th - Over 35 representatives will be on campus during Cougar Block for students to network, gather information, and learn about options after high school. *Event will be individual sign-up (closes 11/12 at midnight) as well as Cougar Block teacher sign-up. Students MUST have a pass or be with their Cougar Block class to attend. Students were emailed the sign-up link on 11/7.
- ASVAB Testing on November 28th (sign-up deadline 11/17!!) - The ASVAB is a great resource for students who aren’t sure what career they may want to pursue after high school. NO commitment to the military, but students who are interested should sign-up. Click HERE for the sign-up flyer. The sign-up deadline is November 17th! *NJROTC students sign-up through their instructors.
- GenTX Week at THS (November 13th-17th) - GenTX is a state-wide college and career readiness initiative. Each day helpful college and career resources and information will be shared with students and parents via email and posted to the grade level Schoology courses. Tuesday will be the College & Career Fair during Cougar Block for the students (see required sign-up above! Deadline to sign-up is 11/12 by midnight).
- Fall College & Career Cougar Block Series - We had a great start to the series the first marking period! Looking forward to the upcoming sessions. Students can sign-up to learn about a variety of college & career related topics throughout the fall semester.
- TISD Service Cord Update - 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 will open in December 2023 (date TBA). More information to come! How can you prepare? Student and parent(s) can create their FSA ID prior to December 2023 (recommended!). 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.
- Financial Aid Night - December 6, 2023 at 6 PM in the THS Auditorium. This event is open to all students and families from all grade levels. We will review the updates to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), discuss financial aid programs and scholarships - where to look, how to apply and other tips.
- FAFSA Workshop January 2024 (Date coming soon!) This event is specifically for seniors and their parents/guardians ONLY. We will review the updates to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and assist families start/complete the FAFSA.
- SENIOR GIRLS - The Cypress-Woodlands Junior Forum Founding Members' Scholarship is available to graduating senior women. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to young women who have made the effort during their high school career to volunteer their time and talents to their community. The primary criterion used to evaluate the applicants is their Community Service. Academic performance and financial need are secondary considerations in determining the scholarship recipient(s). Applications are available in the counselor’s office (Rm 1359) or online at: https://www.cwjuniorforum.org/application/ Application deadline is January 12, 2024. Please submit to room 1359 by 3:00 pm.
- College Knowledge Night Event Presentation Links - Thank you to those who were able to attend! If you missed it, be sure to mark your calendar for February 1st for our spring College Knowledge Night event. There will be other presentation topics at the spring event you won’t want to miss!
Senior Parent Organization 2024
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, December 7th in the cafeteria of Tomball High
Some SPO Senior Events already scheduled:
MR. DEBONAIR COMPETITION: February 8
POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL: April 4
PROJECT PROM: April 21
BACCALAUREATE: May 19
SENIOR SUNSET: May 17
LAST CHANCE TO BE IN THE YEARBOOK
Seniors and Parents of Seniors:
Over 500 of you have already taken your Senior Yearbook Photo through CADY Photography. If you have already done this, you can disregard the rest of this email.......
If you have NOT taken your photo yet, you can make an appointment at the studio in The Woodlands ANYTIME, or, our next Senior Yearbook Photo day will be held at THS on Saturday, November 18th.
CADY will be on our campus on November 18, 2023 for a roadshow (a mini version of the studio), from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are the sitting fees associated with the event
$59 Formal yearbook pose, Cap & Gown, Two Casual Scenes (optional)
$29 Formal yearbook pose, Cap & Gown, One Casual Scenes (optional)
$10 Formal yearbook pose, Cap & Gown (only fee required)
Please book your session today at www.cady.com/schedule, as spots will fill up quickly.
Please see the instructions below if you have additional questions.
Remember, the last day to be photographed is November 18, 2023.
Remember you also can take photos at CADY Studios by November 18.
WE WANT ALL SENIORS TO BE IN THE YEARBOOK. THE $10 SITTING FEE IS THE ONLY COST INVOLVED TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED FOR THE YEARBOOK. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PURCHASE PHOTOS FROM CADY IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO.
BECOME AN SPO MEMBER
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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!
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
The purpose of the Cougar News Weekly Newsletter is to inform the community of everything going on at Tomball High School.
Feel free to email MarkVierkant@tomballisd.net with any celebrations of our students!!
I put together the newsletter, but depend on Parents, Students, Staff and the Community to get me stories to share with the community of Tomball.
Please share anything newsworthy for consideration. Photos to go along with the story is a wonderful touch to the story for the reader.