The Woodlands High School

Senior Campus Counselor Assignments

Ms. Emmons, A-Bru

Ms. Darden, Brv-Dew

Ms. Algaze, Dex-Gou

Ms. Clarke, Gov-Joh

Ms. Monica, Frank Joi-Mas

Ms. Iribarren, Mat-Pag

Ms. Bethell, Pah-Ros

Ms. Bradberry, Rot-Tay

Ms. Jaqua, Taz-Z

Ms. Tabor, Lead Counselor A-Z

Ms. St. Romain, College & Career A-Z

Senior Campus Administrators

Dr. Landry, Principal

Mr. Muehsler, Associate Principal Operations

Ms. Poliak, Associate Principal Curriculum

Assistant Principal Assignments

Mr. Rushing, A-Coo

Ms. LeDee, Cop-Gul

Ms. Braun, Gum-Led

Ms. Ward, Lee-Par

Ms. Wyrick, Pas-Smi

Mr. Harbin, Smj-Z

9th Grade Campus Counselors

Ms. Woods, A-Gq

Ms. Chambers, Gr-Pal

Mrs. Crain, Pam-Z

9th Grade Campus Administrators

Ms. Shepard, Principal

Mr. Ubernosky, Associate Principal

Mr. Cortez, A-K

Ms. Jeanes, L-Z

CROSS COUNTRY: For the third time in the last four years our Lady Highlander Cross Country team has placed third in the 6A State Cross Country Championships. The Highlander Boys Cross Country team qualified for the state championships for the 45th straight year and placed 9th! Congrats to these runners and their accomplishments! You have one more opportunity to catch your Highlander Cross Country runners before they transition into track. Come cheer them on at Bear Branch Sports Fields on November 18th as they compete at (and host) Nike Cross Regionals against teams from Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana ,Oklahoma, and Mississippi.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: The Lady Highlander Basketball season has tipped off with a lot of good energy and excitement. Last week brought an Opening Day Program Sweep vs Tomball Memorial. The freshmen were led by sharp-shooters Ellie Raguso and Maddie Anderson, and a great team defensive performance. JV was next up and they clearly drank the same Gatorade as the freshmen. Total team defense led the way for a flurry of baskets with multiple players being in double figures. Standouts were Sara Johnson, Isabel Benson, and Riley Bartholomew. Kaysn Pino, Skylar Ware, and Ireland Osborne led the way defensively. The night got even better with Varsity’s show of teamwork and tenacity down the stretch against those fighting lady wildcats. Campbell Biggerstaff and Freshman Rachael Roberts led the way offensively, but the lady highlanders displayed their STRENGTH IN NUMBERS, by getting big contributions from many players on the roster on both sides of the ball. Bella Moore, Caelynn Hoffman, Abbie York, and Lily Mitchell, doubled as “S.W.A.T. Agents” protecting the rim and paint. Isa Alaniz, Claudia Keene, and Juli Vaquera gave the Wildcats fits with tremendous on-ball pressure. Every time the game got close, Campbell Biggerstaff made a big shot to extend the lead. The Highlanders proved to be too much for the wildcats to handle.

Follow us on: Twitter: @LadyHighlanders, Instagram @lady_highlander_basketball and Website: https://www.ladyhighlanderbasketball.net/

GIRLS GOLF: Woodlands Highlander Girls Golf is proud to announce that Senior Veronika Exposito has signed a Letter of Intent to continue her playing career at the University of Louisville.

Veronika has been a mainstay on 3 Highlander State qualifying teams, including a 3rd place team result last year. She will again be a vital player for the Highlanders playoff run in her final year.

GIRLS SOCCER: Lady Highlander Soccer tryouts are November 27, 28, and 29 at the Senior campus soccer fields after school, from 2:35 - 4 p.m. Please wear shin guards, soccer socks, and cleats and bring your own water. All players will need to have a physical dated after April 15, 2023 in order to try out. Email Coach Eiteljorge if you have any questions.

BOYS SOCCER: Highlander soccer will have an open tryout for anyone interested in participating in the 2024 season. The tryouts will be Nov. 27-29 on the Senior Campus from 3- 4:30 pm. Interested players should sign up in the coaches' office on either the Freshman or Senior Campus. All players will need to have a physical dated after April 15, 2023, be passing all of their classes, and have a good discipline record. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact the head coach, Jason Fanning, at jfanning@conroeisd.net

SWIM & DIVE: TWHS Swim and Dive competed in The Woodlands Invite on Nov 3 & 4. There were many great dives and races! The girls' team dominated; winning first with 1007 pts, earning over a 700 pt lead from the second place team. Way to go ladies! The boys team also won, earning 526 pts! Jacob Jones won first place in boys diving and first place for girls diving was awarded to freshman Shannon Waldron. The swim and dive team will next compete in the CISD Turkey Invite at the CISD Nat on Tuesday Nov 14 at 5:30 PM. TISCA will be held also at CISD on Nov 16 and 17th. Diving starts on the 16th at 4 PM. Swimming prelims begin at 10 AM on Friday the 17th and finals will start at 5:30 PM. Come out and support your Highlanders at what will be an exciting meet. GBW!

TENNIS: Team Tennis finishes in Top 4 in Final 6A State rankings - The Highlander Team Tennis team claimed a 4th consecutive top 4 ranking in the final 6A TTCA State Coaches poll released last week. The top 4 were State champion Round Rock Westwood, followed by Houston Memorial, Plano West and The Woodlands. The Highlanders finished the season 16-3 and extended their District match winning streak to 68 straight. Tennis will kick off the individual season the first week of February 2024.

JROTC: Our next Booster Club Meeting is Tuesday, November 14, in the AFJROTC Classroom at the Senior Campus. Be sure to come out and learn about what’s going on in our Corps and how parents can volunteer at upcoming events!

McCullough Students: We made two trips to McCullough Junior High during lunch periods to spark students’ interest in JROTC, and will make one more Monday, November 13. Come visit with the cadets to learn more about joining as freshmen!

Cadets will conduct a Campus Cleanup on Thursday, November 16 to help make sure our campus looks the best it can!

We have several events coming up for Community Service. We helped with the Bush Bowl for Bush Elementary school on November 9. We will support the Cross Country Team’s Nike Regional Cross Country Competition as well as the Houston Orienteering Club’s Jones Forest Meet on Saturday, November 18. Cadets will also volunteer at the annual “Run Thru The Woods” races on Thanksgiving morning!

On Saturday, November 18, cadets will compete in the Jones Forest Orienteering Meet—wish our competitors good luck!

JROTC FUNDRAISER—WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA: Each year our Booster Club offers the purchase of wreaths to place on veterans' graves as both a way to honor our fallen and to help raise money for our program. Wreaths are $15 each, and if purchased through this link, https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/173137/Overview/ our Booster Club receives $5 of that amount. Important information about this opportunity:

- Wreaths cost the same $15 whether you purchase through our special Booster Club link or not, so you may as well purchase them through the special link!

- You are not purchasing a wreath for yourself, or otherwise getting one delivered to your home. The wreaths arrive straight to the National Cemetery in Houston for placement.

- Wreaths are placed during a ceremony on Saturday 16 December at the National Cemetery. You need not plan to be present at the ceremony to order one or more wreaths.

- Please share the link with friends and family, post to neighborhood social media, etc. This is a great way to honor veterans and to fundraise for our JROTC Booster Club!

BUY JEWELRY—SUPPORT JROTC—KENDRA SCOTT FUNDRAISER: Just in time for the holiday shopping season—we have an "in person" Booster Club fundraising event at Kendra Scott on Market Street Sunday 03 December, 2-4pm. We also have a two-day "online" Kendra Scott fundraiser Sunday and Monday, 03 and 04 December. Even your friends and family members across the country can support our Booster Club by using the online option—visit www.kendrascott.com and used code GIVEBACK-FHNLC at checkout. Either way, our Booster Club can get 20% of your purchase price--this is a great deal and does not cost you extra for all the jewelry you'll be buying your loved ones this year--start making your shopping lists now!

MEET IN THE MIDDLE: Meet in the Middle is having lots of fun and YOU are invited to JOIN us! Our next meeting is on Monday, November 13th, at 2:30pm in room 107. We will have games and drills with the boys' soccer team. Make sure your student is wearing athletic shoes! We will have lots of fun snacks as usual! Meet in the Middle is a club that brings students with intellectual disabilities together with their typically developing peers for activities that center around fun, fitness, and friendship. EVERYONE is welcome to join. Mrs. Maberry (dmaberry@conroeisd.net) sponsors the club and can answer any questions you have. We would also like to announce our 3 medalists from the Special Olympics State Bocce Ball Championship:

Reese Adams - 3rd place singles / 1st doubles

John Fisher - 3rd place singles / 4th doubles

Sabrina Trotta - 1st place singles / 3rd doubles

STUDENT COUNCIL: If you bought a Senior Shirt or Yard Sign for your student please have them pick up from the Student Council room 241 during their lunches this week. We handed them out in September/October but we have many that were not picked up. Thank you -- Next Student Council meeting is Monday, November 13 - 6:00 p.m. in the SR campus cafeteria.

TWHS BAND: Hits a High Note in San Antonio! CONGRATULATIONS to TWHS Marching Band & Color Guard as they brought home 6th Place out of 43 bands at the Texas UIL 6A State competition. UIL STATE FINALISTS!

3 days later they returned to the Alamodome to compete at the Bands of America Super Regionals against 65 other bands. TWHS earned 3rd place in Class 4A; 2nd place Overall; and Outstanding Visual Performance captions for both Class 4A and Finals!!!

Thank you to everyone who attended our last home performance of “Day Danse” on Tuesday evening. We are beyond thankful for your support! TWHS Marching Band & Color Guard culminate our competition season this weekend at Bands Of America Grand Nationals at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis. TWHS Marching Band & Color Guard have finished as one the top 12 best bands in the nation 9 times since 2006 and look to continue that streak again this year. Please wish us luck at our last competition of 2023!

LOST AND FOUND

If your student is missing a lunch kit, water bottle, jacket, etc.. please have them check the lost and found table in the cafeteria. Items left after November 17, 2023, will be donated.

9th GRADE CAMPUS STUDENT IDs

Student ID use is in effect now on the 9th Grade Campus.

If your student has lost or damaged their ID or would like to purchase an extra, replacements should be purchased through School Cash Online. There is a fee for the Smart Tag replacements, currently set at $2 as an introductory price. This item has been added to your student’s account as an optional item. You do not need to purchase a SMART Tag ID but have the option to do so. The item is available throughout the school year if one of these situations should arise for your student.

If a replacement is purchased, students must bring their receipt to the library to have a new ID printed.

When a student forgets their ID a temporary ID sticker will be made. These temporary IDs will cost $1 per printing. The fees will be added to the student’s school cash online account weekly. If your student needs a lanyard/clear sleeve, they can also be purchased through the School Cash Online Webstore.

Please encourage your student to wear their ID.

The Woodlands High School PTO would love to have your support! Memberships in TWHS PTO are family memberships that cover both campuses and are renewed annually.

The TWHS PTO uses membership fees and donations to present special events and student programs such as Shattered Lives, Highlighted Highlanders, & Graduation Highlanders. We also supply classrooms with needed technology and educational materials, conduct orientation, host teacher luncheons, distribute textbooks & so much more! It also gives you the opportunity to volunteer in the school if your schedule allows for it. And if you can’t that’s ok too!

Please click the link below to help support our school!

Join TWHS PTO

We are excited to start this new year with a bang. The Spirit Wear Committee has made a few changes to the PTO online store. We have moved onto a new online site called Square. You can located the new site on our PTO website, click on the link below or copy and paste. Check out our new merchandise. Things are going fast.

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CISD LIBRARY SERVICES: Conroe ISD Library Services enabled daily email notifications, so you are informed of the items checked out by your student. Daily emails will list the item(s) currently checked out. If the book(s) your student selected is not a good fit, please have your student return it to the campus library and choose a new title. If you have questions about the book(s), please contact the school librarian. Notifications for these daily messages can be managed in Parent Access Center (PAC). If you don’t have a PAC account, you will need to register for one to access the email settings. You can also view the item(s) your student checked out by logging in to Destiny Discover through your student's SSO account. You can further manage your student’s access to library materials by completing the Library Access Form found on the Library Services website along with viewing other helpful information. Please do not reply to this email as it comes from an unmonitored email account.

TWHS ART TRUST: WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR 13th YEAR!!! Have you ever noticed the 61 works of art by established Texas artists that are permanently displayed in the hallways at school? This is The Woodlands High School Art Collection and the works have been selected and purchased by our students. Each year we add new works to the collection and our next selection process has begun. Our student committee has narrowed down the works submitted by Texas artists to 11 that will be voted on by the entire student body November 13-16. Posters of the artworks will are on display around the school, video presentations will be on Highlander TV and the original pieces will be displayed in the cafeteria during voting. The students will purchase as many as possible of the pieces that receive the most votes.

Thank you to all the artists that submitted their work for consideration. This year's nominated artists are: THERESA BOND (AUSTIN), BRAVEN BRAZIL (SPRING), ELIZABETH CLEMSON (THE WOODLANDS), RANDALL ENSLEY (ORANGE), PATTI GARY (MONTGOMERY), TOM LAROCK (THE WOODLANDS), LAUREN LUNA (HOUSTON), CAROLINE RYAN (HOUSTON), JOHN SCHAEFFER (LA GRANGE), LAURA SPECTOR (HOUSTON) AND CHARLES WALLIS (COLLEGE STATION)

Visit our website to see the winning entries: www.twhsat.org

Although the artworks are purchased through funds set aside by Student Council from the Homecoming Dance, the framing, lighting and conservation of these pieces need funding. Consider helping with that funding and show your support for The Woodlands High School Art Trust by joining our "One Hundred Friends of Art." Our goal is to have 100 arts supporters make an annual donation to support our cause. Donations are tax deductible and start as low as $10!! Visit our website to make a contribution: www.twhsat.org

The Woodlands High School Art Trust (TWHSAT) a 501(c)3 organization, was established in 2011 to help maintain, conserve and display the student-selected, student-purchased collection of established artists at The Woodlands High School. The vision for the TWHS Art Trust is to see the art collection grow each year and to have it extend through the hallways of the high school. Students use funds from their Homecoming Dance to purchase the art works. TWHSAT fundraises for the preservation and permanent display of the art works.

Other than the public sculptures around The Woodlands, this is the ONLY permanent collection of art available to the public. It is seen by THOUSANDS of people every day. Please consider supporting this unique collection that sets us apart from other public high schools and strengthens our goal of being one of the best high schools in the state and country.

For more information on The Woodlands High School Art Trust please visit our website www.twhsat.org or contact Susan Cosculluela at twhsat@gmail.com

TWHS SOCIAL MEDIA: The Woodlands High School has Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts for each campus. Please make sure you go to the official accounts, as there are several fake accounts on the internet. The official sites are:

www.facebook.com/TWHS9THCISD for the 9th Grade Campus and

www.facebook.com/TheWoodlandsHSCISD for the Senior Campus.

Twitter handles are @TWHSCISD for the Senior Campus. Twitter for the 9th Grade campus is @TWHS9THCISD.

Instagram handles are @thewoodlandshs and @twhs9thcisd.

We are beginning a new series where we will discuss a different medical condition relevant to our students in each issue of the Highlander Happenings. We hope you find this information helpful, but please keep in mind that we cannot give medical advice. The best source of information is always your or your child’s physician.

Let’s Talk About Headaches

This is one of the most common complaints that we see in the clinic, and the prevalence of headaches generally seems to increase with age. They can be caused by not enough water, poor sleep quality, poor posture, skipping meals, eye strain due to uncorrected vision, stressors such as learning difficulties and/or bullying, or hormone shifts during puberty.

Primary headaches include migraines and tension headaches, which are caused by a headache condition; and secondary headaches, which are caused by acute illness with fever, recurrent rhinosinusitis or other underlying conditions. These include sinus headaches, dehydration headaches, and medication overuse headaches (taking headache medication more than three times per week can cause these).

Treatment of headaches depends on the type of headache a person has. Over-the-counter medication can be helpful for occasional tension headaches and there are prescription medications to help manage migraines, but with secondary headaches, the underlying cause needs to be treated, such as increasing fluids, getting more restful sleep, decreasing caffeine use, and reducing stress. Other alternatives to medication include the use of hot or cold packs, doing stretching exercises, massaging the area, or resting in a dark, quiet room.

When should you see a doctor? You should schedule an appointment for daily or recurring headaches, headaches that appear to worsen, needing to take pain medication daily or almost daily, headaches that begin after a blow to the head, or headaches that are accompanied by stiff neck, neck pain, fever, and/or changes in vision.

AFTER SCHOOL TESTING AT SENIOR CAMPUS: Either students (including freshmen) or teachers may fill out the sign-up for after-school testing, but it MUST be done by 10:45 a.m. on the morning PRIOR to testing. If completed late, these students risk being turned away, and will have to select a different day to test after school.

Testing slips and hard copy tests (unless online) must also be submitted by this time! (Students are NOT allowed to bring testing slips with them.) This may be done via email (mlsears@conroeisd.net), either blue box in the mailroom, or brought to Missy Sears in the bookroom. Please don't forget to open online tests. Students need to be abundantly reminded to communicate with their teachers when they sign up!

We have heavy testing weeks ahead! If your student no longer needs to test after school with one of the proctors (i.e. student will test in the teacher's classroom, takes it earlier, no longer needs to test, etc.), then please remove the name from the sign-up! The number of students determines how many proctors are necessary, so it needs to be accurate. Making these efforts is crucial for after-school testing to run smoothly. Thank you for your help!

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9th GRADE CAMPUS AFTER SCHOOL TESTING CENTER Sign Up

The 9th grade campus After School Testing Center is available on Wednesdays & Thursdays of each week. Please access the Student Sign-Up using this link. Students will need to notify their teacher when they sign up to assure the assessment is available.

ATTENDANCE: To report an absence, call:

9th Grade: 832-592-8025

10th Grade: 936-709-1233

11th Grade: 936-709-1234

12th Grade: 936-709-1236

Grades 10-12: 936-709-1213

If your student needs to leave early, please send him or her in with a note to be delivered to the attendance office before school, during lunch or between classes. Doing so ensures the check-out process will be as quick and efficient as possible. Feel free to call the attendance office with any questions or concerns you may have. We're here to help.

HIGHLIGHTED HIGHLANDERS FROM AUGUST - OCTOBER: Ethan Brautigam, Daniela Corona, Gabriel Cortez, Sara de los Santos, Hayden DuPree, Madeleine Haas, Jett Hardwick, Ahmed Haseeb, Ashton Hunger, Anna Kamura, Cash Miller, Jacob Montgomery, Africa Munguia, Tyler Pegan, Jessie Ryan, Ian Wilcox, and Alayah Williams.

STUDENT LUNCHES: We do not accept food delivery from delivery services during the school day. Services delivering food will be turned away. Pizza delivery, Uber Eats, Door Dash, Grub Hub, etc.. are not permitted.

STUDENT PARKING: Please note that the posted speed limit on the TWHS property is 10 MPH. Please be sure to observe the speed limit as well follow traffic rules such as stopping at intersections and cross paths on the property as well as using blinkers when turning into parking spaces and pathways.

Students assigned parking spaces in the Band Lot (1279-1508) or ROTC Lot (2114-2163) must move their cars by 3 p.m. every day. Students/Parents are not allowed to cut through the church parking lot. Nor are they allowed to park at the church or the neighborhood across the street. You will be towed. All information about parking can be found on the school website: https://twhs.conroeisd.net/parking/

TWHS ART CLASS: Freshman Mary Frank's artwork, "Holiday Snowfall", won the District Holiday/Winter Card contest for high schools! There were 260 entries, then narrowed down to just five works of art per age group. Then hundreds of Fine Arts staff voted in the district to select the winning piece. Holiday Snowfall was painted with acrylic paint on 140# paper. Congratulations, Mary Frank!!

TWHS YEARBOOK: Senior Memory Ad deadline has been extended until November 17. Order your senior ad and your student's 2024 TWHS Yearbook at jostens.com. A links and more information are at: thewoodlandsyearbook.com. Thank you for your support of TWHS Yearbook staff.

November 10, 2023 - December 1, 2023

Friday, November 10, 2023

BOA Grand Nationals - Indianapolis

Lady Highlander Basketball 9th Tournament @ 9th Campus

Lady Highlander Basketball JV Tournament @ Grand Oaks

Saturday, November 11, 2023

BOA Grand Nationals - Indianapolis

Lady Highlander Basketball 9th Tournament @ 9th Campus

Lady Highlander Basketball JV Tournament @ Grand Oaks

Boys Basketball v Little Cypress-Mauriceville 3:00 TWHS

Monday, November 13, 2023

Choir Officer Meeting 2:45 LGI 2

Student Council 5:00 Cafeteria

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Interact Meeting 2:40 LGI 1

Math Honor Society Club Meeting 2:45 LGI 2

Swim & Dive JV CISD Invite 4:00 Natatorium

Boys Basketball v Klein Oak 4:00 TWHS

Lady Highlander Basketball 4:00 @ Nimitz

JROTC Booster Club Meeting 7:00 LGI 2

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Model United Nations 3:15 LGI 1

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Lady Highlander San Marcos Classic

Sub Vars Boys Basketball Tournament @ Grand Oaks

Science NHS 6:40 LGI 1

FCA 6:55 LGI 1

TISCA Invite Diving 2:30 Natatorium

DECA Meeting 2:30 LGI 2

Science NHS 2:40 LGI 1

Robotics 3:35 Room 170

Friday, November 17, 2023

Lady Highlander San Marcos Classic

TISCA Invite Swimming

Vars Boys Basketball v Langham Creek 7:00 TWHS

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Lady Highlander San Marcos Classic

Boys Basketball College Park Tournament @ College Park

Sub Vars Boys Basketball Tournament @ Grand Oaks

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Lady Highlander Basketball @ Klein Cain

Boys Basketball @ Klein Forest

Friday, November 24, 2023

Vars Boys Basketball Rebounders Tournament

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Vars Boys Basketball Rebounders Tournament

Monday, November 27, 2023

Choir Officer Meeting 2:45 LGI 2

Student Council 5:00 Cafeteria

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Interact Meeting 2:40 LGI 1

Boys Basketball v Oak Ridge 4:00 TWHS

Lady Highlander Basketball @ Oak Ridge 4:00

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Model United Nations 3:15 LGI 1

Power Lift Meeting 5:00 LGI 1

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Lady Highlander Basketball Katy Tournament

Holly Jolly Jingle Pavilion

FCA 6:55 LGI 1

DECA Meeting 2:30 LGI 2

Robotics 3:35 Room 170

Friday, December 1, 2023

Lady Highlander Basketball Katy Tournament

Lady Highlander Basketball 9th & JV Tournament @ Magnolia

Science NHS 6:40 LGI 1

Science NHS 2:40 LGI 1

Boys Basketball v Katy 4:00 TWHS

The Conroe Independent School District (District) is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Active of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304; (936) 709-7752.

Website:Main Campus http://twhs.conroeisd.net/

9th Grade Campus https://twhs9.conroeisd.net/

Phone: (936) 709-1200
Twitter: Main Campus @TWHSCISD 9th Grade Campus @TWHS9thCISD