TEXAN NEWS

Wimberley High School Weekly Newsletter

Friday, October 17

UPCOMING DATES

10/18 - Homecoming Dance - Bridges Gym 8-10 pm

10/22 - Underclassman Retakes - Library

10/22 - Senior Photos - 9:30 am - 6 pm - SIGN UP IS REQUIRED (scroll for more info)

10/23 - College and Career Fair (scroll for more info)

10/29 - SAT School Day - Scroll to the counseling section for more details.

10/31 - No School

11/11 - Veterans Day Program (stay tuned for more on this)

11/24 - 11/28 - Thanksgiving Break (no school)

MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL WILKES

Congratulations to the Texan Team Tennis for their victory over Fredericksburg today, which has allowed them to advance to the state tournament! Additionally, congratulations to the girls' cross-country team for qualifying for the regional meet by finishing third in the district. The Texan Marching Band will also participate in the regional marching contest in Giddings this Saturday.

Homecoming Week has been exciting so far, and there's still more to look forward to, including the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Football State Championship team, the announcement of the King and Queen tonight at the football game, and the dance scheduled for Saturday.

As you can see, this is a very busy time of year. I want to remind you that progress reports will be posted today, so please take a moment to review your student's grades. Don’t hesitate to check in with teachers and encourage your students to attend tutorials while there is still time to improve their grades.

Have a great weekend!

Ryan Wilkes

Go Texans!

CAMPUS NEWS

STUDENT LIFE & CLUBS

CAP AND GOWN ORDERS

Students and Parents - Save the date! Graduation will be here before you know it. You don’t want to miss your chance to order your cap and gown and other official grad supplies.

ORDER ONLINE Between NOW and Dec. 1st!

We’ll be on your campus taking senior orders as follows:

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

11:30am to 1:00pm

Cafeteria

UNDERCLASSMAN PHOTOS ARE READY!

Picture Day was one for the books. The wait is over, your portraits are ready to preview and order! We think they turned out fantastic, and we’re excited for you to see the results.

Head over to CADY.com/pictureday to preview your photo. Love how it turned out? You can order your own customized version through CADY to keep the moment forever.

MISSED PHOTO DAY OR WANT A RETAKE?

WHS LIBRARY LAUNCHES NEW READING INCENTIVE PROGRAM

We’re excited to launch the WHS Reading Challenge! Students can earn prizes and recognition as they reach Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum reading levels throughout the year. Each book they finish earns them a spot on our Library Quote Wall and moves them closer to rewards, including a Platinum certificate that can be added to résumés, college, and scholarship applications.

Please encourage your student to pick up a book and join the challenge!

For questions or details, please have them stop by the WHS Library.

NEW WIMBERLEY GEAR ALERT!

Just in time for chilly nights, cheering on our Texan athletes! Order your WHS Blanket today for only $25. Email Missy Cockerham (melissa.cockerham@wimberleyisd.net) or call 512-847-5729.

SENIOR PHOTO INFORMATION

This year, Wimberley has partnered with CADY: The Premier Photography Studio. They will be taking cap and gown photos on campus on October 22 and again in December. Optionally, CADY has two beautiful studios you can choose from, one in San Antonio and one in Cedar Park.

EITHER WAY -- All seniors NEED TO sign up for their photography session as soon as possible. Note: Seniors should have their photo taken by December 30, 2025, to ensure yearbook and graduation inclusion.

Click Here to Sign Up

You will need to create an account with CADY. Our school is listed as Wimberley High School.
You will notice several options for your session, everything from an Elite experience ranging from $199-$399 (includes hair/make-up and off-site locations) to a Simple Session for $29 if you are looking for something basic. They even offer a free yearbook-only option that includes your yearbook pose and cap and gown images. Please scroll ALL THE WAY DOWN to view all options.
Session fees DO NOT include photos. There are several photo packages to choose from, and payment plans are available.
If you only want to take cap and gown photos on campus, click through all the in studio options they'll throw at you.

FIELDS OF FAITH

FCA will be hosting our annual Fields of Faith on Wednesday, October 22nd @ Texan Stadium @ 7pm! Music, speakers and worship!

Save the date!

TEXAN BAND COMPETES IN ROUND 1 OF UIL MARCHING CONTENT

The Texan Band will travel to Giddings, Texas, tomorrow to compete in the UIL Marching Contest. This is round 1, so students will only be competing against themselves for a chance at Area next weekend. The Band has continuously made sweepstakes at this contest, and we hope that tomorrow continues that streak!

Performance time is 4:15pm, if anyone wants to travel alongside, and race back for Homecoming! Save a song for our members!

SPEECH AND DEBATE TRAVEL TO TAIWAN

Members of the Speech & Debate team traveled to Taipei, Taiwan for a tournament. It was a wonderful experience, where students got to meet other students from different parts of Asia, experience the culture and do what they love to do, compete! The following students placed at the invitational:

Platform Speaking- Faeryn Frueh- Champion, Claire- 4th

Extemporaneous Speaking- Carys- Champion

Interpretation Showcase- Evelyn-2nd, Walker-3rd, Emma-4th

World Schools Debate- Nathan, Bella, Anna, Sebastian, Piper- went 4-2 and placed 11th out of 40 teams

It was a great trip not only representing Wimberley High School but also the USA!

ADMIN UPDATES

ONLINE SAFETY FOR PARENTS

Free Webinar: Raising Children and Online Safety ←click for more info, including a registration form

2025-26 ATTENDANCE RECOVERY TIMES

Mr. Bowman’s Room #207

Tuesday AM- 7:15-8:10

Wednesday PM- 3:50-4:50

Thursday AM- 7:15-8:10

Friday PM - 3:50-4:50

or may stay later until 7:30

Ms. Yuracka’s Room #216

Monday AM - 7:15-8:10

Monday PM- 3:50-4:50

Tuesday PM- 3:50-4:50

Wednesday AM - 7:15-8:10

Thursday PM- 3:50-4:50

Morning or afternoon teacher tutorials may count towards a student’s attendance recovery time if they are present for the full tutorial time.

ATTENDANCE REMINDER: Please make sure you are always covering your student's absence with some sort of documentation, even if it is a personal reason. This helps keep the student's attendance clean and avoids any questions of truancy.

FESTA OFFERS NARCAN TRAINING FOR TEENS

The FESTA program will host a NARCAN training session this semester at the WISD Board Room for teens (ages 14+). All attendees will receive a free Narcan Kit. Narcan, the brand name for naloxone, is a life-saving medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, rapidly restoring normal breathing and consciousness in someone who has overdosed on opioids such as heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, or morphine.

During the Teen session, students will learn that while they cannot self-carry Narcan in school buildings since it is a medication, Narcan is available in the Nurse’s office if needed.

10/22/25 – Teen (14+) Narcan Training | 4:00–5:30 pm | Sign-up link

WAYS TO HELP

COUNSELORS CORNER

AP EXAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY OCTOBER 24th @ 6:00 pm!

If you are planning on taking an AP Exam for college credit in May, you must register by the deadline of Friday October 24th. Wimberley High School staff will be in the cafeteria during both lunches (Monday through Friday) and after school (Thursday and Friday) during registration week, which is Monday October 20 through Friday October 24. To register, students or parents must bring a check or cash (exact amount please) and fill out the Google Form to register for the correct exam(s).

The cost of each exam is $99. If you qualify for the free and reduced lunch program at WHS, you qualify for a discounted exam fee of $26 per exam. Please check with Ms. Vannoy in the counseling office if you have questions about this rate.

2026 AP EXAM SCHEDULE - WIMBERLEY HIGH SCHOOL

College Board’s 2026 AP Exam Cancellation Policy

If a student cancels an exam after November 14, 2025 the College Board will give the student a partial refund of $59 (if the student is paying full price for the exam).

If a student cancels an exam after March 31 , 2026 the College Board will NOT refund any part of the student’s exam fee.

Registration Dates and Times for Wimberley High School

Monday, October 20 - Lunch (Cafeteria)

Tuesday, October 21 - Lunch (Cafeteria)

Wednesday, October 22 - Lunch (Cafeteria)

Thursday, October 23 - Lunch (Cafeteria); After School from 3:40 to 4:30 pm (Entry Hall)

Friday, October 24 - Lunch (Cafeteria); After School from 3:40 to 6:00 pm (Entry Hall)

NOTE: Students with a 504 Plan need to ensure they have completed the paperwork with Elizabeth Riley (Wimberley ISD’s 504 Coordinator) in order to request accommodations from the College Board for AP exams.

Curious about AP Scores and college credit? This website has what you need:

https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/getting-credit-placement/search-policies

Want information about the content and time limits of AP Exams? Check this website:

https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/course-index-page

PAYMENT INFORMATION

If paying by check, please make out your check to Wimberley High School and include the driver's license number of the check signer (not the student taking the test).

If paying by cash, please have the correct amount of $99 per exam when you register.

SENIOR FREE SAT, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29th.

SAT SENIOR FALL 2025 SAT REGISTRATION LINK

The DEADLINE to register is this Wednesday, Oct. 22nd. No late registrations will be allowed.

The SAT has moved to an online platform, Bluebook™. This app has already been installed on your Chromebook. Please log in BEFORE test day so you are familiar with the app. To access Bluebook™, log out of your chromebook, go to the bottom left corner where the apps are and select Bluebook™. You will have to create a college board account in order to log in if you don’t have one already. Four, full-length digital adaptive test forms are available through Bluebook™, College Board’s test delivery platform.

*Students will receive an email prior to test day with location and any additional details about testing. Students WILL NEED TO BRING THEIR CHARGED CHROMEBOOK.

Reach out to Counselor Kris Vannoy with any questions at kristina.vannoy@wimberleyisd.net.

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH

Join us in kicking it off on Monday, Oct. 6 for World Day of Bullying Prevention® by wearing BLUE. The color blue represents peace, importance, and confidence, and for 16 years this campaign has gone global to help #BeKind and #BlueUp. Let’s stand together to STOMP Out Bullying and make kindness heard around the world.

ACC FINANCIAL AID EVENTS

October is Financial Aid Month at ACC, and ACC Financial Aid is excited to host a series of events designed to help students complete their FAFSA or TASFA applications and explore financial aid opportunities.

These events provide hands-on assistance and valuable resources to make the financial aid process easier for students and their families. To accommodate busy schedules, there are evening and weekend sessions available.

Students can RSVP at austincc.edu/famonth to secure their spot for the sessions that work best for them.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Yesenia Rivera (yesenia.rivera@austincc.edu), Financial Aid Outreach Coordinator.

Please note that these events are open to the public—anyone is welcome to attend!

AMP MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

What’s next after high school? AMP helps students envision and achieve their post-graduation goals, including college, trades, careers, and more.

Who: All 10th–12th graders (with a special focus on first-generation and undecided students)

When/Where: Tuesdays, Wednesday, & Thursdays during Texan Time in the library computer lab

What You'll Do:

Career exploration and goal-setting
College & trade school guidance
FAFSA/TAFSA, financial aid, and scholarships
Help with applications and next-step planning

Why AMP? Personalized, free support from trained Wimberley community educators (Brilliant Pathways curriculum) to uncover strengths, explore options, and make confident decisions.

Scholarship boost: Regular AMP participation gives students priority consideration for Amigos scholarships in the spring.

Parent Info Sheet (click here)

Hoja de información para padres (haga clic aquí)

SCHOLARSHIPS

175 National Scholarships

ALL THINGS YEARBOOK

SENIOR FAMILIES: SENIOR ADS ARE NOW ON SALE!

Attention Senior Parents – Yearbook Recognition Ads are a special way to honor your graduating senior, commemorate their achievements, and celebrate this milestone year. Revenue from these ads helps us create a better yearbook for the entire school.

To purchase your ad online, please visit this link and follow the instructions on the site (also located in image below). NOTE: Jostens manages all yearbook ad sales—please do not send materials or payments to the school. Be sure to review our school’s ad content guidelines when creating your ad online.

All orders must be placed by October 31, 2025.

25-26 WHS YEARBOOK - BUY NOW!

Countless amazing memories. One iconic yearbook. Order Online: jostens.com

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