T-WOLF TIMES MARCH 28, 2024
Cedar Park High School Community Newsletter
SAVE THE DATE
March 29: Student/Staff Holiday
April 1: No School/Staff Development Day
April 1: MLISD renewal option opens for payment
April 4: Senior Panoramic Picture in the Gym
April 5: Grad Announcements, Caps, and Gown pick up during both lunches
April 6: Prom
April 7-14: National Librarian and Librarian Aides Week
April 8: Eclipse Day
April 29: Senior Awards
Attention Parents and Students Currently in Grades 8, 9, 10, & 11
As we enter the final weeks of the 2023-2024 school year, our high school campuses are planning for the 2024-2025 school year. Part of this planning process is the creation of the campus master schedule and teaching assignments for the new school year. The choices students make during the course selection process determine the master schedule and teacher assignments for each campus.Though never perfect, the campus master schedule is designed to maximize student opportunities and minimize scheduling conflicts.
For the 2024-2025 school year, course request changes must be submitted no later than May 1, 2024. If the course request change is made through email or an online platform, a parent and student email address will be required. Course request changes will not be considered after the published deadline.
For additional information regarding schedule change requests and schedule corrections, please see page 29 of the High School Course Catalog.
Robotics FTC UIL State Champs
Please congratulate these awesome students for being the UIL 5A State Champions for FTC Robotics and the Recipients of the UIL 5A Innovate Award!!!
They also competed this weekend in the FTC State (All schools and clubs, private and public) Where they were Team captain of a Divisional Finalist Alliance and the Recipient of the 3rd place Control Award. One win away from a ticket to the World Championship. So proud of this group!!
Maci Tu, Luyang Chen, Gulin Gurbuz, Dustin Nguyen, Emeric Famechon, Rushil Mehta, Adhit Eswaramoorthi, Arav Neroth, Isaac Rodriguez, Sebastian Manaure, Aryan Anarkat, Adnan Chaudhury, and Jonathan Fisher
Yearbook Success!
Congrats to the CPHS Yearbook Staff! Columbia Scholastic Press Association released their Gold Circle Award winners for 2023 yearbooks. We received 7 recognitions! These categories had nearly 7,000 entries from across the country and the judges cited 1,204 winners, so to be recognized is really special. Please congratulate these students if you know them!
Bi-District Champions
Please congratulate the Girls' soccer team on their fantastic win over Smithson Valley on Monday. The girls played with grit and passion winning the Bi District Round 2-1. Next game will be against undefeated Alamo Heights on Friday 7pm at Lehman High School. Thank you for the continued support and go Timberwolves!
More information on Eclipse Day at CPHS
Vote for CPHS in the Austin Area School Spirit Award
GO VOTE NOW!! Vote daily until April 1st!
https://statesman.gannettcontests.com/2024-Austin-Area-High-School-Sports-Awards-Spirit/
Thank You PTSA!
Thank you PTSA and community for the delicious grazing table. The staff loves this event and as you can see by the pictures, it is quite the spread! If you need an event catered (big or small), contact Robyn with Boards & More.
Boards & More
Email: boardsandmorecharcuterie@gmail.com
Instagram: boardsandmore_charcuterie
Want to donate for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Events?
Our teachers & staff appreciate and look forward to the surprises provided by the community and PTSA. These funds will allow PTSA to provide a treat/meal in April and Teacher Appreciation treats in May. Please consider donating!
Our goal is to raise $1,000 by March. You may purchase as many as you like!
https://cphs-ptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/882775
Thank you for your support!
APRIL 1ST
Rho Kappa Applications open now through end of next week
Attention Sophomores & Juniors - If you will have successfully completed 2 or more AP Social Studies classes by the end of this academic school year, you MAY be eligible to join Rho Kappa - the National Social Studies Honor Society. To find out more, pick up an application from your Social Studies teacher or ask Ms. Fortenberry in room 2018. Applications are open for only a short time RIGHT NOW so don't miss this opportunity to apply. All Rho Kappa applications will be due by the end of next week -- Thursday, March 28th!
Seniors! If you have ordered your announcements, caps, gowns, etc, you will be able to pick up those items in the cafeteria during both lunches on April 5th.
Haven't ordered yet, there is still time. Place your orders at: texashj.com
Basic cap/gown/tassel package is at the VERY BOTTOM OF THE PAGE linked, under GRAD ESSENTIALS.
Senior Recognition - April 29th 7 PM in the PAC
All families and students are welcome to attend this event. While we do not share who is earning a specific award until the night of the ceremony, any student who will be recognized will have an invitation emailed to their families to let them know ahead of time.
Student recognitions that are included: Student Class Officers, Top 10%, College Board Acknowledgments, Military Enlistments, District Scholarships and Department Student of the Year.
Parking - we advise families to park on the side of the campus nearest to the PAC. Additional parking is available (see attached map).
Seniors! Cap & Gown portraits are now available to view and purchase online through CADY!
New items include tassel frames, yard signs and face fans featuring your student’s Cap & Gown images. Celebrate this special achievement during graduation season! Deadline to order your items to receive them by Graduation is Thursday, April 4th. Click below to order now!
https://store.cady.com/capandgown?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=ack&utm_campaign=cap_gown_24
Council PTA Scholarship Opportunity
On behalf of the Leander ISD Council of PTAs, we would like to invite Cedar Park High School students to apply for our Student Scholarship.
The scholarship application and guidelines are attached to this email. Full details may be found at www.lisdptacouncil.com/programs/scholarships. The amount to be awarded is TBD, but will be at least $500 per recipient. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m., March 28, 2024.
Students may submit their application through our online form at http://tinyurl.com/bdatnrs5, or by emailing us the completed attached PDF application. (They will also be able to find it at our website.) But for students who may not be able to complete the digital files, we would also like to allow students to deliver their applications to your Counselors' Office. (One of our committee members will pick those up.) Students must be PTSA/PTA members at your school to apply for the scholarship.
Who doesn't love COOKIES! Enjoy Tiff's Treats between now and March 31st ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with the code "CPBAND" and help get the band to Bands of America Grand Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana!
Hey Cedar Park!
Don't buy your solar eclipse glasses ... YET! The Cedar Park HS Timberwolf Band is selling CEDAR PARK HIGH SCHOOL ECLIPSE GLASSES!
They'll be available for purchase online (March 25 - April 5) for $2. Students will pick them up in the cafeteria during lunch on March 27-28 or April 4-5.
You KNOW you're going to need these ... so you might as well support a Cedar Park organization along the way!
T-Wolves UP,
The Band
Relay for Life
Vandegrift High School's 14th Annual Relay for Life benefiting the American Cancer Society will be on April 12th at 6pm at Monroe Stadium. The event includes a ceremony honoring survivors and those we have lost to cancer, along with live music, games, food, and community! Please visit the following links to sign up and honor survivors.
Sign up: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=108053
Share an experience with cancer: https://forms.gle/ab2NRtg7erivGsgR7
Honor a cancer survivor: https://forms.gle/SbpGZs6ZfCd17rPu7
Thank you for joining us in the fight against cancer!
Earn high school credit for working!
Curious to learn how you can get up to 2 additional off campus periods to use toward working... work that not only puts money in your pocket, but earns you high school credit?
Join us on Tuesday, April 2nd during DEN in the Lecture Hall to learn about Career Preparation. Career Prep is a one-period elective class for seniors focused on employability skills and personal development. This class requires logged work hours, and in turn students earn 3 high school credits.
Having a job not only fosters personal growth, but is a great way to gain valuable work experience, earn money, and add value to your resume, whether you're headed to college or plan to enter the workforce after graduation.
When: Tuesday, April 2 during DEN
Where: Lecture Hall
Register: Via the DEN Portal
- "Career Prep Interest" hosted by Mrs. Hernandez
ACC Reps will be on campus (to helps with applications) on:
- Wednesday, 4/17 (6-8 PM in Library) - Senior Scramble, Junior Jumpstart Event
- Friday, 5/3 (DEN in library) - Portal to ACC Enrollment/Registration
If you think you want to go to ACC after graduation, attend to get the process started.
Prom Attire Event - Hosted by the LISD PTA Clothes Closet
Dear Students and Parents,
Prom season starts in April of 2024!
The LISD PTA Clothes Closet is hosting its second annual Prom Attire Event on March 23, 2024 at Cedar Park HS - in the cafeteria. This event is for our Leander ISD high school students who will be attending an LISD Prom. Students may be able to receive a gown, or suit, shoes, jewelry, makeup, hygiene and nail care products - ALL FOR FREE!
We want to be sure that our students get a chance to attend their special milestone event without having to worry about the expense of it all! There will be no income verification or income restrictions to attend our event -- other than the students will need reside within our school district boundaries, and attend one of our LISD scheduled proms.
Students will need to register to attend our "Let's Get Ready For Prom" Event, via this link: Let's Get Ready For Prom Event Registration
We look forward to seeing you at our event and if you have any questions, please feel free to email us at: clothescloset@lisdptacouncil.com
Cheers,
The LISD PTA Clothes Closet Team
Landscape Architecture Experience for Students
Interested in architecture, engineering, horticulture, sustainability, urban design, and/or economics? Landscape architecture may be the career for you!
Landscape architects create healthy, safe, and beautiful outdoor places for everyone. As members of a STEM profession, they bring science and design together to make our communities better places to live, work and play. You're invited to experience and learn more at the Texas American Society of Landscape Architects Dream Big event!
Date: Friday, April 26, 2024
Where: Palmer Event Center
Who: Open to students in grades 9-12, spots are limited and upperclassmen will be prioritized
How: Complete the student interest form, DUE MARCH 1
THE WOLFCAST LINKS
Athletics and Extra Curricular Activity Schedules
Helpful Info
Interested in a summer internship or enrichment opportunity? Students should check out their grad-year Google Classrooms and Naviance to learn about opportunities.
Safety Reminders From the SRO
- Students are reminded to never let anyone on to campus (building or courtyard) from exterior doors or gates
- Students arriving during the school day (after 8:15) are required to enter through the front entrance
- All visitors to CPHS are required to sign in at the front office
- Please protect your personal items and valuables
Call 911 for emergencies
Report non-emergency suspicious behavior to Officer Cash or an administrator (512) 570-1200
Officer Cash Email - stephanie.cash@leanderisd.org
Parents: How to Receive Alerts (Attendance, Grades, Campus Alerts)
To sign up / register for the HAC:
Leander ISD automatically generates and sends Home Access Account information for Parent/Guardian #1 and 2 on the student’s record.
If families are having login issues:
Check to make sure they are using the link (found here) on the main page of the CPHS website. If they google “Home Access Center” it will take them to other districts’ sites and they will have login issues.
If there are still issues, please use the password reset form found here.
If additional parents/guardians need access, they can email a request to add this to cyndee.burkett@leanderisd.org or alice.christopherson@leanderisd.org
To receive grade alerts:
Log into Parent HAC
Hover over the parent name on the top right hand corner of the screen
Click “My Alerts”
For each student, select the manner in which you want the notification (email, mobile push or both.
Then set the range for your notifications.
To sign up for remind / campus updates:
Go to www.remind.com
Create an Account.
On the left-hand side of the screen, click “add class”
Click “Join existing class”
Cedar Park High School code: @lisdcphs
Leander ISD code (used for attendance): @lisdpro
CPHS 9th Grade: @27twolves
CPHS 10th Grade: @26twolves
CPHS 11th Grade: @25twolves
CPHS 12th Grade: @24twolves
To receive attendance alerts:
Create your Remind Account using directions above
Add the Leander ISD class: @lisdpro
Class of 2024
GRADUATION DATE: The CPHS Class of 2024 will graduate on Friday, May 24th at 4:00 pm at the HEB Center.
Senior Photos for the Class of 2024
Seniors, you need to schedule your senior portrait by Dec. 31 at CADY Photography. We will not have senior portraits on campus this year. Do not wait until the last minute to sign up! Click here for more info on how to schedule!
Cafeteria and School Meal Programs
*Please note that during the first week of school the serving lines are typically much longer than normal due to students making deposits. Direct cash payments are not accepted and must be deposited into accounts.
Students have the option of purchasing or bringing their own lunch and/or breakfast. You can easily set up your account and make payment through Titan School Solutions. Students can also bring cash or check for deposit. For more information about our meal programs visit the Child Nutrition Services web page Here you will also find information about our free and reduced meal programs.
Attendance and Visitors Safety Update
Leander ISD and Cedar Park High School strive to make our school a safe place for all our students and staff. Please be advised when visiting our campus that some things might have changed.
All Students arriving prior to the bell will enter through the designated entry points. If arriving after the bell, please ensure you enter through the front doors and check in at the attendance office to receive a pass.
Parents and Guardians if you need to check your student out of school, please send an email to cphsattendance@leanderisd.org from an email address on file requesting your student's release. This email must be sent at least 1 hr. prior to sign out and include student's name, id #, time of departure, and the reason for leaving.
If you are unable to request your student ahead of time, you will come into the school to sign your student out. All parents and guardians are required to provide photo ID and be listed in the student’s file.
ALL STUDENTS MUST SIGN OUT with the attendance office or front office when leaving campus, even when you have a pass.
As a visitor or substitute teacher on our campus, you will be required to enter through the front of the school and sign in with our main office. You will be required to show ID and receive a visitor badge. All visitors must go back through the front office when departing our campus to sign out. Substitute teachers, if you leave prior to the end of the day you will need to stop by the front office and sign out.
Visitors should park in Visitor Parking when available. Please do not park in a painted parking spot. Those are reserved for our seniors.
Bus Transportation Information
Click here for all information regarding bus transportation including bus routes and smart tag registration
The LISD PTA Clothes Closet is open to help LISD students!
The Leander ISD Council of PTAs Clothes Closet is owned and operated by the Leander ISD Council of PTAs and community volunteers. The purpose of the Clothes Closet is to provide gently-used school clothing and brand-new underwear and socks to students in our school district. We have clothing for grades pre-K through the SELF 18+ Program (sizes 3T-4X). The only qualification to shop at the Clothes Closet is that their student resides within the Leander ISD boundaries. Our program has no income requirements and no vouchers are required.
The Clothes Closet has volunteer opportunities for both Parents and Students at our new South location at River Place Elementary (6500 Sitio Del Rio Blvd., Austin, TX 78730) and our original North location between Leander Middle School and the LEO Center (324 S. West Drive, Leander, TX 78641).
We need volunteers every day that we are open for shoppers, as well as some extra days during the year to sort and help organize our store. Any student, community member, retiree, parent or grandparent may volunteer with us!
Sign up as a volunteer through the Leander ISD Volunteer system. LISD will perform a background check to screen our volunteers. When registering, indicate that you would like to be a Clothes Closet volunteer. Once approved, we will email volunteer opportunities, or you may view our volunteer schedule within the LISD Volunteer Opportunities Schedule.
If you are already a registered volunteer, click here to view our volunteer opportunities.
Don't have time to volunteer but still want to help?
The Clothes Closet has an urgent need for Mens and Young Mens donations of gently used clothing in current fashion for students and brand new underwear (boxer briefs/ boxers) for Young Men. Please put donations in the Clothes Closet box in the front foyer of CPHS.
Thanks for supporting the Clothes Closet!
About Us
Website: https://cphs.leanderisd.org/
Location: 2150 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park, TX, USA
Phone: (512)570-1200
Facebook: facebook.com/CedarParkHighSchool
Twitter: @CPHS_TWolves