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Friday, November 21
UPCOMING DATES
UPCOMING DATES
11/24 - 11/28 - Thanksgiving Break (no school)
12/1 - Coffee House Jazz - Cafeteria - 6:30 pm
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
As we reflect on this week last year, it's easy to remember the excitement we experienced. We hosted a basketball tournament, participated in a swim meet in San Antonio, traveled to a playoff football game in the Corpus Christi area, and then hurried to Garland for the Volleyball State Championship game. We have been through this before. Our students, staff, parents, and community members are not only accustomed to these events but also come to expect such achievements in November. While it’s great to anticipate success, let’s not take it for granted. Many schools never experience the level of success that we have, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have these opportunities and the unwavering support of our school community for our students.
Congratulations to all our students on their accomplishments so far, and I wish them the best of luck in their upcoming competitions. More than anything, I want to express my gratitude to our students, staff, parents, and community for being exceptional, working hard, and supporting each other. I am truly honored to be the Principal of Wimberley High School. Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving!
Go Texans!
Ryan Wilkes
Wimberley High School, Principal
CAMPUS NEWS
CAMPUS NEWS
STUDENT LIFE & CLUBS
FALL SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE
COFFEE HOUSE JAZZ
Coffee House Jazz will be at 6:30 pm in the Cafeteria. Tickets are $5, or you may get in by contributing a dessert.
FREE CARDIAC SCREENING
We will be hosting a free cardiac screening for our high school students on December 3 from 9-10:30 am (if we have enough people sign up; specific location on campus TBD). Please see the flyer with the QR code and link for registration.
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.
FCA MEETS ON THURSDAYS
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meets every Thursday during A and B lunch. Grab lunch and dive into the Word.
SENIOR ADS FOR YEARBOOK - DEADLINE APPROACHING
Celebrate your senior’s journey with a personalized Senior Ad in the 2025–2026 Wimberley High School yearbook. Prices increase on December 31, so lock in your spot now!
The final deadline to purchase is February 10, 2026.
Secure your ad today:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1036641/Wimberley-High-School/
SPEECH & DEBATE SUCCESS
The Speech and Debate team traveled to Roosevelt High School on Friday and Saturday and competed in the Teddy Roosevelt Rumble. Several students placed in the top 6 in their event.
Lincoln Douglas Debate- Anna Krause- 5th
Domestic Extemp- Austin Howard- 3rd, Carys Bowling- 4th
Dramatic Interp- Carys Bowling- CHAMPION
Humorous Interp- Carys Bowling- 5th
Original Oratory- Quinn Jennings- 3rs, Faeryn Frueh- 5th, Josh Cisneros- 6th
FREE STUDENT YOGA
WHEN:
2 more sessions remaining:
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.
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
FALL CANNED FOOD DRIVE SUCCESS!
Thank you, Texans! Our Fall Canned Food Drive for the Wimberley Crisis Bread Basket was a tremendous success thanks to the generosity of our students and their families. Together, we collected almost 400 sustainable food items to support local families in need this season.
Your kindness and community spirit make a real impact. We are grateful for every donation and proud of our campus for showing what it means to take care of our neighbors.
Thank you for helping us make a difference!
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)
MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
We wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and joyful holiday season. Extended holiday breaks are a wonderful time for students to relax, rest, and rejuvenate for the next semester. But for parents and caregivers, it can sometimes be stressful. Linked here are some helpful tips to de-stress during this holiday season. The first one is our favorite---ACCEPT IMPERFECTION. We are perfectly imperfect human beings. We must never forget that.
Resources to be aware of:
Crisis Text Line, a national organization that provides free, 24/7 crisis support via text - text HOME to 741741 to reach a live volunteer Crisis Counselor.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - text 988 or chat
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.
TEXAS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS PROGRAM
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.
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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