Wildcat Weekly
2022-2023 Vol. #1 July 23, 2022
Welcome to the first edition of the 2022-2023 school year!
The administrative and counseling staff have been hard at work the last couple of weeks gearing up for another great year at TMHS! As always, the Wildcat Weekly will be your #1 information source for being "in the know" on all that is happening at TMHS. Watch closely as we announce event dates, registration information, and other opportunities for your students to start the new school year successfully.
#GOCATSGO!
Annual Student Enrollment
Each year, Tomball ISD parents are required to update Annual Enrollment information for each child registered in Tomball ISD. These updates provide critical student information, such as Guardians, Emergency Contacts, and Medical Information, allowing the district to respond appropriately in case of emergencies. ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THIS INFORMATION COMPLETED.
Bus Registration
STUDENT PARKING PASS PURCHASES BEGIN:
Monday, August 1st. Click HERE for information on what is needed to purchase passes. Two types of passes will be sold: $37 general parking pass and $100 Senior only painted parking spaces (+ any additional online fees, etc.). We will publish all parking details here in the Wildcat Weekly in next week's edition.
YEARBOOK GOES ON SALE:
Thursday, August 4th. Watch for more details here, in the Wildcat Weekly
WILDCAT CAMP:
Thursday, August 4th. Seniors 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.; Juniors 10:00 - Noon; Sophomores 1:30 - 3:30.
FRESHMAN AND NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION:
Friday, August 5th. 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 - 4:00 p.m..
MEET THE WILDCATS:
Thursday, August 11th at 7:30 p.m. on Wildcat Field. Note the time change to 7:30!
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL:
Tuesday, August 16th (see the new TMHS bell schedule below).
Other fall dates to remember:
September 2nd: Senior night at the Varsity Football Game
September 28th: Homecoming Rock the Block Parade and Pep Rally
September 30th: Homecoming Football Game
October 1st: Homecoming Dance
October 14th: Patriotic Game
October 25th: Underclassman school photos (1st opportunity)
October 28th: Fine Arts Senior night at the Varsity Football Game
November 11th: Veterans Day Program at TMHS
November 29th: Underclassman school photos (2nd opportunity)
Wildcat Camp - August 4th
Students can pick up course verifications (not actual class schedules) and submit parking tag documentation. Online annual enrollment must be completed before attending Wildcat Camp. Held in the main gym.
Juniors: 10:00 - Noon
Sophomores: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Freshman and New Student Orientation - August 5th
Meet the Cats - August 11th
Please note the time change! We have pushed back an hour to help accommodate our Texas heat!
PSAT/MNSQT Testing
PSAT/MNSQT Testing Date is October 12th, 2022.
If you have a child that routinely receives testing accommodations through special programs during the regular school year, you must apply via the College Board to potentially receive accommodations on PSAT, AP, or SAT exams. Please complete the form (https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/ssd-consent-form-accommodations.pdf) and return it to the campus coordinator by August 23rd.
You can also visit https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/ for more information.
Senior Class of 2022 - 2023!
Parents, please be sure to watch your email for "Senior Email #" from Assistant Principal Ms. Henry. These emails will be your information highway to all things senior year moving forward. Click HERE for all current and former Senior Emails for 2022-2023.
SENIOR PICTURES
Blu Moon Photography will be back this coming Monday, July 25, 2022 from 8:00am- 3pm to take Senior Yearbook Photos with the formal attire at Tomball Memorial HS. No appointment necessary for the “on-campus” days.
If you would like to schedule a photo session with Blu Moon Photography at their studio, you can call them and schedule an appointment. The Yearbook submission photo deadline is November 5, 2022. Click here for the Blu Moon Photography brochure.
SENIOR DATES-Very important
Click here for the most current dates. I have had several questions regarding the date for Graduation. This date will not be set until later in the Fall. We will let you know the date as soon as we get the information. As of right now, it has not been set.
SENIOR PARENT ORGANIZATION
During the school year, there will be many events for you to Volunteer. In Tomball ISD, all Volunteers need to complete the Volunteer Background check. Click here for the link. Please know that it takes about a week for your information to be processed. Please allow enough time prior to the volunteering event to be cleared.
For the most up to date information regarding SPO and Membership Information, you can find it on their Facebook Groups page- Tomball Memorial HS Class of 2023 Parents. Once the SPO Website is up and running, I will let you know.
The SPO is currently selling Senior 2023 Spirit Wear. See the graphic below to order via the QR code.
Attention TMHS Juniors!
As a Junior, your student may have the opportunity to enroll in Pass/Fail elective courses based on the courses they have selected. TMHS has created a video and presentation to further explain the requirements and application process. The presentation and application can be found on the link below. This process must be completed before the first day of school on August 16, 2022.
TMHS Pass / Fail Elective Course Communication
For questions or further information, please contact your student’s counselor.
Student Parking
2022 - 2023 Class Officers
Seniors
President - Tiona Roberts
Vice President - Ericka Apolskis
Secretary - Nikita Balaji
Treasurer - Nicole Cantu
Reporter/Historian - Paul Nguyen
Juniors
President - Michael Endsley
Vice President - Tristyn Bailey
Secretary - Annelise Garrison
Treasurer - Cole Martin
Reporter/Historian - Sabrina Reyes-Terrazas
Sophomores
President - Sadhvi Reddy
Vice President - Caleb Riker
Secretary - Natalie Estrada
Treasurer - Candace Wiley
Reporter/Historian - Kayla Nguyen
Win a Car!
The Roarin’ Blue Band is excited to announce our newest fundraiser, sponsored by Fred Haas Toyota, and Fred Haaa Nissan.
Don’t forget to choose TMHS when you use the QR code!”
Dr. Jeff Bailey
Principal
Jill Hayes
Associate Principal of Instruction
Charlie Gerszewski
Associate Principal of Operations
Meredith Henry
Alpha Mak - Pl
Seniors Po - Z
Jade Lopez
Alpha A - Chi
Sophomores Po - Z
Grant Granquist
Alpha Cho - Gui
Freshman Po - Z
Laykin Luker
Alpha Gul - Mai
Juniors Po - Z
Lashelle Nix
Alpha Tho - Z
Sheri Forsyth
Alpha A - Chi
Erika Zeno
Alpha Gul - Mai
Mark Floyd
Alpha Po - Thi
Alfred Jones
Alpha Mak - Pl
Student Cell Phone Guidelines
- Cell phones may be used during class for instructional purposes and in accordance with each teacher’s guidelines. Please note that teachers may choose to prohibit cell phone use in their classrooms.
- Cell phones may be used before and after school, between class periods, and during lunch as long as students follow TISD acceptable use guidelines. Students utilizing cell phones in the hallways, bathrooms, or other common areas during class time are subject to having their cell phone confiscated by TMHS administration.
Student Dress Code
We will continue to enforce our dress code policies per the TISD Student handbook with an emphasis continuing on the following items:
- All students must wear clothing that adequately covers the body. Shorts and/or skirts must reach the mid-thigh. Spaghetti straps, strapless, backless, see-through and low-cut tops are not allowed. Tops must cover the midriff.
- All male students must be clean-shaven and may not display any piercings including the ear.
- Students are not allowed to wear hats, bandanas, or other head coverings.
- Student hair must be that of natural color. Students that need to address this particular portion can meet with their Assistant Principal to discuss a solution and timeline.
All dress code policies can be found in the TISD Student Handbook linked HERE.
*Seniors - Dress code will apply and you must be in dress code in order to walk the stage at graduation!
TMHS Staff Contact and Social Media Links
Tomball Memorial High School
Your 2022 - 2023 TMHS Administration and Counseling Staff
Dr. Jeff Bailey - Principal
Jill Hayes - Associate Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Charlie Gerszewski - Associate Principal of Building and Operations
Jade Lopez - Assistant Principal
(Alpha office A - Chi and sophomores Po - Z)
Sheri Forsyth - Counselor (Alpha office A - Chi)
Grant Granquist - Assistant Principal
(Alpha office Cho - Gui and Freshman Po - Z)
Brenna Williamson - Counselor (Alpha office Cho - Gui)
Laykin Luker - Assistant Principal
(Alpha office Gul - Mai and Juniors Po - Z)
Erika Zeno - Counselor (Alpha office Gul - Mai)
Meredith Henry - Assistant Principal
(Alpha office Mak - Pl and Seniors Po - Z)
Alfred Jones - Counselor (Alpha office Mak - Pl)
Lashelle Nix - Lead Counselor
Alpha office all students Tho - Z
Mark Floyd - Counselor
Alpha office all students Po - Thi
Meet the TMHS Feeder School Administrators:
Kevin Williams - Principal at Willow Wood Jr. High
Kim McKinney – Principal at Grand Lakes Jr. High
Caitlin Cain – Principal at Northpointe Intermediate
Sara Rush – Principal at Oakcrest Intermediate
Email: charlesgerszewski@tomballisd.net
Website: www.tmhs.tomballisd.net
Location: 190100 Northpointe Ridge Lane, Tomball, TX, USA
Phone: 281-357-3230
Facebook: facebook.com/TomballMemorialHighSchool
Twitter: @tisdtmhs