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Friday, February 27, 2026
UPCOMING DATES
UPCOMING DATES
3/2 - 3/6 - High School Course Selection 2026-2027
3/4 - TSI Test (see Counseling section below to sign up for the TSI)
3/7 - Junior/Senior Prom - 7:30 pm - The Venue in New Braunfels - ticket info below
3/16 - 3/20 - SPRING BREAK!
4/7 - SAT School Day - Juniors Only - See sign up infor below
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL WILKES
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL WILKES
I want to take a moment to thank everyone for their cooperation during this morning’s call to “Secure” the campus. The WHS staff responded quickly, ushering students into the buildings and monitoring doors throughout the event. We will be evaluating our response to identify what went well and where we can improve. Additionally, please encourage your students to wear their badges at all times during school hours. This incident emphasizes the importance of having students wear their badges, as it allows us to quickly identify who is on campus and whether they belong at WHS.
This week has been busy with the overlap of spring and winter sports. WHS students have been actively competing in Boys and Girls Track, Boys and Girls Soccer, Boys Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, UIL Academics, Speech and Debate, Band and Color Guard, and Dance. As always, our students are performing well, with notable achievements including Texan Hoops playing tonight for the Area Championship, Speech and Debate competing in a qualifying tournament for Nationals, Dance bringing home numerous trophies from their competition last weekend, and 18 Band members advancing to State for solo and ensemble.
Lastly, throughout the week, our counselors have been meeting with every student to assist them with their course selections. Please note that these selections are not final and do not guarantee that students will receive every course they choose. However, it provides us with important information that allows us to build the 2026-2027 Master Schedule and make staffing decisions that best serve our students.
Best of luck, and Go Texans!
Ryan Wilkes
Wimberley HS, Principal
CAMPUS NEWS
CAMPUS NEWS
STUDENT LIFE & CLUBS
LOST & FOUND WILL BE DONATED SPRING BREAK
Do you see anything that belongs to you? Bring it home before it gets donated.
ATTENDANCE
A reminder that if your student is more than 10 minutes late to school, it is an absence, and a parent note or doctor's note is required. Otherwise, your student's absence may be flagged for truancy.
ATTENTION JUNIORS - SIGN UP FOR THE SAT SCHOOL DAY
Click HERE on the image below to sign up for the SAT, offered at WHS on Tuesday, April 7. This is for Juniors only.
Please note: The sign-up form is only accessible for the student's school email account. This is intentional. Please tell your student to use the link to sign up.
NHS INDUCTION FOR NEW MEMBERS
The Wimberley High School chapter of the National Honor Society will induct its newest members on Wednesday, March 4, at 6:30 pm in the Lone Star Theater. New members are asked to arrive by 6:15 pm to be seated alphabetically for the ceremony. Family members are welcome to attend. New members were notified of their acceptance at school during the week of February 9th.
STUDENT PARKING
With warmer weather, we are seeing an increase in students parking in undesignated areas and leaving campus without permission.
Starting this week, students parked in undesignated areas (CTE, Emily Ann, or Ag) will receive a green parking citation ($10 fine), and vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense. Students who leave campus without permission or who do not properly sign out through the front office will receive one day of ISS.
Students with parking fines will not be able to purchase Prom tickets and will be placed on the graduation fines list. Note that students on the fines list are unable to exempt Spring Finals. Parking permits are available in the AP’s office.
Students without permits may park in the band parking lot by the tennis courts without penalty.
WHS BAND COMPETES AT SOLO AND ENSEMBLE
The WHS Band program attended Solo and Ensemble this past weekend. Students can participate in up to 2 categories at this event, being solo's on different instruments, or ensembles with different categories, or a mix of any listed. Grade 3 difficulty music is entry level for High School, Grade 2 is moderately difficult, and Grade 1 is the hardest. To make State, students must perform a Grade 1 solo memorized (with small exceptions) or a Grade 1 ensemble without a conductor (percussion excluded) and receive a 1st division rating (Superior) from their judge. Here is where we stacked up this weekend:
Solo and Ensemble Results:
3 Grade 1 solo’s received a 1st division rating(Superior) on their solo.
Bennett Youens
Gibson Rigby-Cockle - State Bound
Sebastian Rodriguez
3 students played a Grade 2 solo, and received 1’s as well.
Brooke Bachman
Kairi O’Brien
Lauren Workman
Students who received a 2nd division (Exceptional) rating are as follows:
Christian Rang
Greidys Sanchez Santiago
Audrina Mojica
Jeremiah Bales
Christian Zavala
Dashiel Donovan
Jackson Crumpton
Aurelia Sierra
Brynn Galpin, Kairi O'Brien, Christian Rang - Ensemble, "Toccata for 3 Flutes"
Zara Facio, Gavin Jaggard, Aubrey Stratton, Samson Weaver - Ensemble, "Prelude and Fugue"
Gavin Jaggard, Ian Santos-Gomez, Joshua Stratton, Samson Weaver - Ensemble "Quartet no. 5"
The following ensembles are State bound, having performed a Grade 1 and 1st division ratings:
Alexa Casas, Zara Facio, and Brynn Galpin - Performing “Three Cousins”
Ian Santos, Aubrey Stratton, Kayleigh Taylor, and Joel Tenorio-Ponce - Performing “Pollywog’s Lake Talk”
Jude Camarillo, Nathan Cisneros, Clay De La Rosa, Reagan Hensley, Avianne Hershberg, Pete Myers, Elisabeth Valley, Bennett Youens, and Jaiden Williams - Performing “Helix”
Scarlett Shelor received a 1 in Twirling, and is state-bound!
Students who are state-bound will play at Lehman High School under new judges adjudicating at a higher level in May.
EUROPE 2027 - SUMMER TRIP
In collaboration with students from Dripping Springs, we are traveling to Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium on June 21, 2027, for a 12-day trip (including travel). This trip is open to 6th-12th grade. Parents can come as well!
Please contact Mrs. De Leon at kyla.brookshier@wimberleyisd.net or call WHS at ext. 4213 for more information.
View informational flyer here.
SENIOR CAP AND GOWN PORTRAITS
Cap & Gown portraits and exclusive products are now available to view and purchase through CADY! Celebrate this achievement with new offerings like tassel frames, yard signs, plaques, and more.
The deadline to order for delivery by graduation is Thursday, April 9.
Click the link below to view & order now!
TEXAN STARS COMPETITION RESULTS
The Texan Stars had an amazing weekend at Crowd Pleasers Dance Competition in Dripping Springs this past Saturday. Here are a list of their accomplishments:
Best in Class (first place) in the Lyrical Genre
Best in Class First Runner Up (second place) in the Jazz Genre
Best in Class Second Runner Up (third place) in the Hip Hop Genre
We had one duet and eight soloists, all with outstanding performances ranging from High Platinum to High Gold Adjudications.
To top off all of the awards, your Texan Stars brought home the Small Varsity, 2nd Place Grand Champion Trophy!!
This was an extremely difficult competition with some of the best drill teams in the region. Please congratulate these girls if you see them in the halls. They performed with so much talent and heart this weekend.
TEXAN STARS TRYOUTS
If you have questions, please email Coach Lowery at texanstars@wimberleyisd.net
SPEECH AND DEBATE SUCCESS
The Speech & Debate team traveled to Westwood High School on Saturday for a UIL meet. This was a pretty large UIL meet and they did very well. Team points have not been calculated yet but will be emailed out later this week. Below are the results:
Lincoln Douglas Debate (31 entries)
Anna Krause-1st
Ashley Weaver-2nd
Bella Bober- Quarterfinalist
Persuasive Speaking (29 entries)
Carys Bowling-2nd
Caidyn Arevalo-4th
Ethan Wright- Semis
Nathan Valley- Semis
Informative Speaking (26 entries)
Ashley Weaver- 5th
Austin Howard-6th
Anna Krause- Semis
Bella Bober-Semis
Prose Interpretation (20 entries)
Sofia Perez-4th
Poetry Interpretation (32 entries)
Caidyn Arevalo-2nd
Emma Schmidt-3rd
Austin Howard-4th
The team will be competing this Friday and Saturday at Hendrickson High School at our NSDA District meet for an opportunity to qualify to compete at the National Speech and Debate competition in Richmond, VA in June.
NARCAN TRAINING
LEARN HOWTO PREVENT AN OPIOID OVERDOSE
During this training, members of the community will learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. All participants will receive free Narcan! No registration necessary.
"A NIGHT IN PARIS" JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM
Prom will be at the Venue, 2032 Central Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130, on March 7, 2026, from 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM.
Tickets are $50 and will go on sale during both lunches starting March 2nd. Please note: you cannot purchase a prom ticket for yourself or your date if either of you owes class dues or fines. Please see Ms. Cockerham in the front office to confirm whether you have any outstanding fees or fines from before March 2nd. Dues can be paid online using this link.
Class dues:
Freshman $20
Sophomore $20
Juniors $20
Seniors $30
Bringing a non-WHS student?
Download the Prom Date Request Form and either email it or drop it off at the library. Forms are also available for pickup at the library.
WAYS TO HELP
LEO CLUB SERVICE PROJECT: CRISIS BREAD BASKET PANTRY REFRESH
We are supporting the Crisis Bread Basket by clearing out their pantry for essential repairs and painting, then moving everything back into the refreshed space! We need hardworking volunteers to help ensure the food is handled carefully and efficiently.
Location: Crisis Bread Basket Pantry
Attire: Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes (required).
Shift 1: Pantry Move-Out
Date: Thursday, March 19th (Spring Break)
Time: 1:00 PM – Completion (Estimated several hours)
Task: Move all food items out of the pantry to prepare for painting.
Shift 2: Pantry Move-In
Date: Monday, March 23rd (First day back from school)
Arrival Times:
Group A (Early Release): Arrive by 3:00 PM
Group B (Regular Release): Arrive by 4:00 PM
Task: Move all food items back into the newly painted pantry.
KWVH KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY
KWVH is seeking 4-5 volunteers for its 5th annual Kentucky Derby party. You will be working with the caterer and passing appetizers.
The event is Saturday, May 2 at Villa at The Vineyard in Driftwood from 1:30-5:30. Email volunteer@kwvh.org if you're intersted in helping!
NOMINATE AN STUDENT HERO
The State Board of Education (SBOE) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Student Heroes Award, which honors exceptional Texas public school students who demonstrate outstanding volunteer service and acts of kindness.
Each year, one student from each of the 15 SBOE districts is honored for making a real difference in their schools and communities, such as helping local charities, starting their own organizations, leading community projects, or assisting those in need.
To qualify, a student’s service must be voluntary and not tied to curriculum requirements, school service projects, or pre-existing community programs. Any student from prekindergarten through high school can be nominated by teachers, school staff, parents, classmates, or community members.
To nominate a student or learn more about the eligibility and selection process, visit the SBOE Student Heroes Award webpage. Nominations are open until April 24, 2026.
Honorees will be recognized at the June 2026 State Board of Education meeting in Austin, Texas. Each Student Hero will receive a plaque and a medal from their SBOE district member.
MARCHING BAND FUNDRAISER
The Texan Marching Band Boosters are hosting an upcoming fundraiser. Please see attached flier for details and sign ups.
COUNSELORS CORNER
COUNSELORS CORNER
COURSE SELECTION PLAN FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
It is that time of year once again, to determine what courses students will take next school year. We want to make sure both parents and students are aware of the process and timeline for student course selection. Below is the timeline and action for registering students who will be in grades 10th - 12th for the 2026 - 27 school year.
Monday 2/23 - Friday 3/6
9th, 10th, and 11th graders register with counselors (one-on-one) for next year's classes in their social studies class.
Students should have their completed choice sheets with them and their charged Chromebook to be able to login to their Skyward account and input their choices.
If students are absent on the day counselors visit their class, they will call students in to make selections the week of March 4th.
Students and parents should refer to coursebooks posted on the WHS website under the Counselor tab - also linked below for course offerings and course descriptions.
Wimberley High School Course Guide
At any time, students and parents are encouraged to reach out to their child's counselor with questions.
A - K Counselor: adriana.phillips@wimberleyisd.net
L - Z Counselor: kristina.vannoy@wimberleyisd.net
*Counselor email inboxes get very consumed during this time so we ask for your patience with a response. Remember your counselor will be meeting with each student individually so they can ask questions at that time!*
FASFA APPLICATIONS
SENIORS! FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is open for post-secondary education in 2026-27. The sooner you fill it out the better - the money runs out!!
Here are some helpful resources to help with the process:
1 - The FAFSA link.
INCOMING FRESHMAN COURSE REGISTRATION
Course Selection for current 8th-graders (incoming freshman) for 2026-27 will include the following dates:
March 2nd - 8th Grade Parent Night - 6pm at WHS
March 3 - 5 - Q & A for Incoming Freshman Parents/Students - after school at the Danforth Library
March 9 - 11 - Incoming Freshman Registration with WHS Counseling Staff - 8th-grade History Classes
March 12 - Makeup Registration in Danforth Library (during school day)
TBD- CTE Course Visit - WHS
TSI SPRING SIGN-UP 2026
**NEW MARCH DATE ADDED!
The TSI will be given at WHS during school hours (see flyer below for dates). Students are responsible for all work missed from classes. Students need to communicate ahead of time with their teacher to get their work.
Please fill out the form LINKED HERE to sign-up to take the TSI.
Go by the front office to pay Ms. Vannoy or Ms. Cockerham. The full TSI Test - $20 or $7 per section. Cash, check, or card accepted.
You will receive an email from Mrs.Vannoy prior to the test to confirm and give you the details. There are only 40 seats for each test day. You will be notified if the date is full and you need to reschedule.
Please note: The sign-up form is only accessible for the student's school email account. This is intentional. Please tell your student to use the link to sign up.
FAST FORWARD
FAST Forward is a free, self-paced college readiness program designed to help students feel more confident and prepared as they transition into college. The program focuses on strengthening math and English skills while helping students better understand what to expect academically before starting their coursework. FAST Forward can help students prepare for the TSI exam and may improve their performance. Additionally, some colleges and universities may recognize completion of FAST Forward as an indicator of college readiness.
The program is delivered through EdReady, an online learning platform that adapts to meet students exactly where they are. After completing a short diagnostic, students receive a personalized learning plan that focuses only on the skills they need to strengthen. Students can move at their own pace and complete the program on their own schedule.
Useful Links:
Learn more about FAST Forward:
https://twu.edu/foster-care-alumni/fast-forward/
See how EdReady works (short video overview):
https://get.edready.org/#How-it-works-video
Enrollment & Program Timeline
Currently, FAST Forward is accepting applications for February, March, and April. Key dates include:
Enrollment Deadline: April 1
Course Completion Deadline: April 30
Students may enroll at any point before April 1 and will have until April 30 to complete the course.
SAT PREP IS 100% FREE
At WHS, we want to make sure our students know they have access to the free tools and support they need to feel confident and prepared for the SAT.
Get ready for the SAT your way. All official resources. All 100% free.
• Get familiar, then build your muscles: Take a full-length practice test in BluebookTM then head over to My Practice to see how you did, find out what you need to improve, and get lots of practice questions tailored for you.
• Level up your skills: Use Official SAT® Prep on Khan Academy® to sharpen your strengths and boost your challenge areas with video lessons, quizzes, and answer explanations based on the practice test you took.
• Build confidence in an SAT Bootcamp: Sign up for four weeks of free, small-group SAT tutoring with Schoolhouse.world, led by high-scoring students who know the test.
• Have some fun with it: Turn practice into a healthy habit with the Question of the Day. Earn badges ... and bragging rights!
Practice matters—and it pays off. Students who complete 1, 2, or 3 or more full-length practice tests score on average about 25, 45, and 60 points higher, respectively, than students who don't take any.
Want to learn more about how to practice and prepare? Visit sat.org/practice
If you have questions about SAT preparation or how these resources fit into your plans, please contact Ms. Vannoy or Ms. Phillips.
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Wimberley Academic Booster Club Scholarship - Completed applications are to be turned in to the WHS Front Office by 3:30 pm on March 27, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Wimberley Water Supply Raymond L. Czichos Memorial Scholarship - The WVBB is very pleased to offer financial aid to students from Wimberley High School with a record of achievement, who plan to pursue further instrumental, orchestral, or vocal music studies, and in need of financial assistance to pursue their musical goals beyond high school. Due April 1, 2026
Lions Club Scholarship - The purpose of this scholarship program is to support graduating high school seniors from the Wimberley community as they pursue post-secondary education or technical training. Scholarships are intended to help offset the costs of academic or technical programs.
The Rotary Club of Wimberley - The scholarship committee must receive this application by noon, Friday, April 4.
Ozona Bank Scholarship - 2 scholarships at $1,000 each. Must apply on WHS scholarship application, which is linked.
WCCC Scholarship - Wimberley Community Civic Club (WCCC). This is a LOCAL scholarship.
HMAC Scholarship Program - The HMAC Scholarship Program is a launchpad for your future in the booming Texas asphalt pavement industry. This is a LOCAL scholarship.
Ken Parmerter Memorial Scholarship - SEMI promotes collaboration to develop future professionals in the semiconductor and microelectronics industries. This is a LOCAL scholarship.
ROBERT MOREMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - This is a LOCAL scholarship from the Wimberley Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance. Deadline is April 5
PEC Scholarship - Our 2026 PEC scholarship applications have officially opened! High school seniors, whose parents, or guardians are PEC members in good standing are eligible! Did you know that our scholarship is also open to students planning to attend trade school?
Check out the scholarship page on our website for eligibility information, application guidelines, and the link to apply. Applications close at 11:59pm on 2/25! This is LOCAL scholarship.
The Wimberley Valley Museum Scholarship - Three scholarships will be given in the amount of $1,000 each to the graduating Class of 2026
WVBB Scholarship - Click here to view the updated Application for the Wimberley Valley Big Band annual scholarship.
Non-Local Scholarships: 175 National Scholarships
The Texas Leadership Scholars (TLS) Program (TLS) offers a 4-year renewable scholarship (capped at cost of attendance and need) plus leadership development, mentoring, undergraduate research, and study abroad opportunities at 31 partner universities.
Student applications will be accepted October 1, 2025 – February 17, 2026.
Each application requires a high school staff recommendation. Students enter the staff member’s name and email, and that person receives the recommendation link immediately after the student submits their application.
TACS SCHOLARSHIPS- Every year, the Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS) awards multiple scholarships to students. Click here to view the different scholarships. To apply for a scholarship, please send a completed application to TACS by 11:59 PM on March 1st, 2026.
VFW AUXILIARY ART CONTEST
The National VFW Auxiliary is pleased
to present this scholarship to assist
students who wish to further their
education.
This scholarship contest recognizes
young artists and encourages patriotism in
youth. Entries will be judged on originality of
concept, presentation, and patriotism expressed; content and how it relates to patriotism; clarity of ideas; design technique; and total impact of work.
CAPITAL CITY A&M CLUB- This year the Capital City A&M Club (the “Club”) will continue to award $5,000* scholarships to Austin-area high school students who plan to start their freshman year at Texas A&M University in College Station this fall. Each recipient will receive no less than $1,250* each fall and spring semester for a total of four semesters. The Capital City A&M Club Foundation (the “Foundation”) funds the scholarships. The Club coordinates the administration of the scholarships. Click here to appy.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - ASCE YMF is offering a scholarship for 2025-2026 high school seniors who are interested in pursuing Civil Engineering, STEM, or a related field. The deadline is Friday, April 10th, 2026 at 5 pm CDT. Please note that the scholarship application will close upon receiving forty (40) applicants.
AI & FINANCIAL ANALYTICS SUMMER OPPORTUNITY
Inspirit AI offers a 30-hour research experience taught by Stanford researchers who guide high school students to build projects — such as wildfire detection and damage prevention — for submission to prestigious publications. Apply by March 1.
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