Wildcat Weekly
Vol. 22 Issue 19 May 16 - 20
Just two weeks remain in the 2021-2022 school year! Final Exams and associated review sessions begin this week, so be sure to take a look at the schedule below. There are many events and celebrations to note as well, so make sure you scroll all the way through this week!
#GOCATSGO!
Spring Final Exams!
Please be sure to note: Wednesday, May 25th is an early release day with dismissal at 11:50. However, lunch will NOT be served and buses will NOT run early. Buses will run at their normal 2:50 scheduled time. Thursday, May 26th is also an early release day, but buses will run at 11:50.
Adjusted Bell Schedules!
TMHS will run an adjusted bell schedule on several days in the coming weeks to accommodate for events and festivities. Please see the schedule below that will be used on the following days. This schedule moves our Wildcat Den period to 1st period and affects those seniors who have late arrival!
Tuesday, May 10th
Wednesday, May 11th
Wednesday, May 18th
Thursday, May 19th
The schedule is below and linked HERE.
Attention Seniors!
For all senior information, please refer to emails from Mrs. Henry. These are emailed to parents. You can also access information on the TMHS website by following THIS LINK.
GRADUATION!
- Graduation will be held on May 27th at 12:00pm in Reed Arena at Texas A&M.
- There are NO tickets for graduation.
- You may bring as many guests as you would like.
- Seating is first come, first served.
- There will be live streaming of the Graduation Ceremony. Once we have the link, we will send it out to all parents to share with family and friends.
- Parking is $5.00 per vehicle.
GRADUATION VIDEO
The Graduation Ceremony is being professionally filmed by Live Event Video.
You can purchase your advance copy by clicking on this link. If you would like to order by check and mail it in, please click here for the flyer.
SENIOR SLIDE SHOW
We are beginning the process of putting together a Senior Slide Show for the end of the year. We are needing 2 pictures for each Senior
1 from when they were growing up
1 current photo
These photos do not have to be professional photos. They can be candid shots from holidays, school events, vacations, and so on.
Here are the directions:
Upload a copy of the picture to THIS LINK
Please name your file/pictures with your Senior’s Name
WILDCAT WALK
The Wildcat Walk at the elementary schools will be on May 25th. Seniors have started signing up this week. If your senior hasn't signed up by using the QR code around the school, please encourage them to do so. I don't want them to miss out out on this opportunity.
GRADUATION DRESS CODE
Thank you to all of our parents and SENIORS for helping keep Tomball Memorial HS in dress code!
ALL SENIORS MUST BE IN DRESS CODE TO WALK THE STAGE AT SENIOR AWARDS AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES!
FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
Seniors receive one free final transcript sent to the institution of their choice upon graduating. Please submit your final transcript request in Student Link. Any changes to the request can be made up until May 26th. After graduation, final transcript requests will cost $5. Click HERE for instructions.
SENIOR AWARDS CEREMONY
Our Senior Awards Ceremony will be held on the morning of May 18th at 8:30 in the Main Gym. It is by invitation only. We will recognize our Top 10% graduates, military enlistees, Community Service Cord and scholarship recipients.
Students who are eligible to attend should have received an email on Friday, May 6th. A separate email to parents was sent out as well. If you believe you were missed, please email Mrs. Phelan at normaphelan@tomballisd.net.
Click HERE if you missed the last email from Mrs. Henry
TMHS Prom 2022
PROM/PROJECT PROM UPDATE:
At this time, Project Prom tickets are no longer available, as we are at capacity. However, there is still the opportunity for your Senior to attend Prom. If your Senior missed out on purchasing a Prom ticket, we will be selling tickets at the door for $65 cash.
Prom is at The Woodlands Resort, 2301 N Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Prom will begin at 8:00pm and end at 11:30pm.
Textbook Return!
Spring Athletic Signing Day!
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2021-2022 Yearbook distribution will begin on May 19th!
Underclassmen will have the opportunity to attend a yearbook "social" on the morning of May 19th in the 3rd gym beginning at 7:15 a.m. and utilizing our Wildcat Den time that is moved to 1st period that day.
Seniors will receive yearbooks on the evening of the 19th at the Senior Sunset celebration!
Any remaining yearbooks not picked up will be distributed the rest of the week.
*This pertains to students who have purchased a yearbook*
Parents of the Class of 2024!
Next school year 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 or in the Wildcat Weekly this weekend. 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.
Lone Star College - Free Training for Construction Trades
LSC is providing 100% financial support for tuition for careers in construction trades in field service in Manufacturing. This training is available for youth and adults ages 16-24. Grant funding will also cover books and other costs such as workbooks, uniforms, or licensing fees.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Not be enrolled in any other classes.
- Currently unemployed.
- Meet U.S. Selective Service registration requirements (if male).
- Apply (Complete Application form) and complete an entry interview to be considered for funding.
The available programs: Basic Construction Helper, Carpentry I NCCER, Electrical I NCCER, Field Service Technician, HVAC I NCCER, Plumbing I NCCER
Community Service Hours
The community service tracker is now available in TISD Student Link. Students who are interested in earning a service cord to be worn at graduation must enter their service hours in Student Link.
Click HERE for guidelines, deadlines, and instructions to get logged in and started. Parents, this platform is for students. It is the student's responsibility to enter and track their hours.
Summer School is Coming!
Secondary Summer School will be held at Tomball High School this summer.
All students will attend Summer School in person. Students must attend 13 out of the 14 days to earn credit for their class.
Transportation is NOT provided.
Session 1: June 6 - June 23
Session 2: June 27 - July 15 (July 4 holiday)
Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Original Credit Registration will begin on April 4 and run through May 6. There will not be any Original Credit Registration after May 6.
We offer Original Credit classes in
· Physical Education (PE)
· Health
· Professional Communications (Speech)
· Government (incoming 12th graders only)
· Economics (incoming 12th graders only)
Each session is a semester credit and students can take ONE class each session.
The cost per session is $155 for currently enrolled Tomball students.
Please click on THIS LINK for more information about Original Credit Summer School and the Registration Link which will go live on April 4.
**Information on Repeat Credit Summer School will be sent out at a later date or can be viewed on the district website
Join us Friday, May 20, from 6-9PM at Creekwood Grill. It's going to be
a fun night of good food and great singing. All proceeds will be used to
fund our amazing choir program. Hope to see you there!
Student Medications
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New school start times announced for the 2022-2023 school year.
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!
Student ID Reminder
If students need a replacement ID they can report to their alpha pod where directions on purchasing a new one can be given.
Student Parking
Game Tickets
Morning Student Drop-off
Student Cell Phone Reminders
- 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.
TMHS Staff Contact and Social Media Links
Tomball Memorial High School
Meet your 2021-2022 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 - Cri and Freshman Sand - Z)
Sheri Forsyth - Counselor (Alpha office A - Cri)
Dr. Mary Endress - Assistant Principal
(Alpha office Hop - Mon and Sophomores Sand - Z)
Erika Zeno - Counselor (Alpha office Hop - Mon)
Kyle Dunn - Assistant Principal
(Alpha office Cro - Hoo and Juniors Sand - Z)
Mark Floyd - Counselor (Alpha office Cro - Hoo)
Meredith Henry - Assistant Principal
(Alpha office Moo - Sanc and Seniors Sand - Z)
Brenna Williamson - Counselor (Alpha office Moo - Sanc)
Lashelle Nix - Counselor
Alpha office Sand - Z for all grades
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