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Friday, November 14
UPCOMING DATES
UPCOMING DATES
11/24 - 11/28 - Thanksgiving Break (no school)
12/2 - 12/5 - STAAR Retests
12/11 - WHS Band Winter Concert - LST - 7 pm
12/16 - 3rd and 5th period exams
12/17 - 2nd, 4th, and 6th period exams
12/18 - 1st and 7th period exams
12/18 - Early Release
12/19 - 1/5 - Winter Break
1/6 - First day of 2nd Semester
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL WILKES
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL WILKES
It has been a busy week with extracurricular activities. Congratulations to our Lady Texan Volleyball team for winning the Regional Championship! I wish them the best of luck in their State Semifinal match against Salado on Saturday. The Texan Football team is also in action, playing their first-round playoff game tonight in San Antonio.
Additionally, the Lone Star Theatre is performing “Clue,” a murder mystery comedy, two more times: tonight and tomorrow. I was fortunate enough to watch them last night, and they did an excellent job.
Lastly, please take note of the Fall Semester Exam Schedule posted in the newsletter. The highlighted periods indicate the times when students will take their exams. Remember, not all periods will meet during the last two and a half days of the semester. It will be here before you know it, so make sure every day counts.
Have a great weekend!
Ryan Wilkes
Go Texans!
CAMPUS NEWS
CAMPUS NEWS
STUDENT LIFE & CLUBS
FALL SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE
ICE CREAM REWARDS
Thank you Academic Booster Club (ABC) for handing out ice cream & fruit treats to students with all As on their second six weeks report card! Ice cream rewards were sponsored by Lauren Crawford MD and Kristen Hensley, Keller Williams.
BLITZ BOX FOOD PROGRAM
Are you in need of food assistance due to rising costs, economic hardship, or pause in government benefits?
Register online at www.feedingwimberley.org or by calling the Barnabas helpline: 512-842-9674
LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY FORUM
The Lions Club is sponsoring a presentation by Texas State Body Ranch on November 18, 2025 at the Community Center at 6 pm.
Open to the community, and all are welcome to attend.
AUSTIN YOUTH CAREER FEST: REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
Who:
Students grades 8–12, chaperones, and career/university vendors.
18+ may attend independently
Under 18 need parent permission or a chaperone
When: January 28, 2026 • 9am–12pm
Where: Palmer Events Center, Austin, TX
What: Explore careers, youth jobs, resources, and meet college reps: over 200 vendors and 3,000+ attendees.
Last year’s vendors: click here
2026 vendors will be announced soon
Dressing in business casual is recommended. Examples here.
FREE STUDENT YOGA
WHEN:
3 sessions
November 18, 2025 4-5pm
December 2, 2025 4-5pm
December 9, 2025 4-5pm
WHERE: WHS Library
INSTRUCTOR: Debbie Deleeon
Debbie practiced yoga for many years, eventually becoming a certified yoga instructor in 2021. Debbie is excited to share her love of yoga with others, specifically students navigating the stresses with navigating secondary school.
A mother of four sons, Debbie believes that incorporating yoga practice can be a healthy benefit for students. In yoga, stretching and breath work can help decompress life's demands with school work, outside jobs, decisions regarding post-secondary plans, etc.
Yoga asanas (poses/stretches) along with breath work, help to relax and be mindful with oneness of our inner being. It's a wonderful tool to assist with the chaos of life.
Debbie is a retiree with a 21 year career in Texas Public Schools. She is currently a trained WISD Volunteer.
CONSENT: Parent consent must be on file in order to attend. Parents, please sign consent here.
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.
ADMIN UPDATES
2025-26 ATTENDANCE RECOVERY TIMES
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.
All students should present a note upon their arrival to school if they are not here when the bell rings. If you are not signing your student in at the main office, please send a handwritten note or email to amy.bock@wimberleyisd.net so we know you are aware of their tardiness/whereabouts. It will be flagged as truancy otherwise.
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.
WAYS TO HELP
ANNUAL FALL FOOD DRIVE
We are excited to announce our annual food drive, where the WHS community comes together to make a positive impact on the lives of those facing food insecurity. Please send canned food with your students on any day between November 10 and November 19.
Having a hard time remembering to send in food? Order from this list and have it sent directly to the school! Don't forget to place your students name on the gift reciept so it can be delievered to their Texan Time teacher!
COUNSELORS CORNER
COUNSELORS CORNER
Now is a great time to start a gratitude practice. Here are 6 ideas to get started.
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.
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
NEAL KORUCK SCHOLARSHIP
High school seniors from Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties who want to pursue careers in healthcare and plan to attend college in Texas are eligible to apply for up to $60,000 in financial aid over the course of their higher education. Click here for more information. The application deadline is January 2, 2026.
GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Scholarship Program is now open to accept applications for the 2025-2026 school year.
Scholarship recipients will be awarded up to $2,500 and can be used at any four-year and two-year university, community college, technical or trade school. The application has been updated with a new prompt and like last year, students are asked to submit their resume and cover letter. Please emphasize to students that they take time to research the prompt and write a well thought out essay with citations.
More information and student application: gbra.org/education/scholarship/
The deadline to submit an application and documents is January 31, 2026.
NROTC SCHOLARSHIP
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.
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