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Friday, November 7
UPCOMING DATES
UPCOMING DATES
11/11 - Veterans Day Program (stay tuned for more on this)
11/13 - 11/15 - LST presents Clue - Lone Star Theatre - 6:30 pm
11/24 - 11/28 - Thanksgiving Break (no school)
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL WILKES
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL WILKES
Congratulations to Volleyball for securing the Regional Semifinal Championship! They will continue their playoff run on Tuesday vs. the winner of Canyon Lake and El Campo. Our Speech and Debate team had a stellar performance at the Regional Congress Debate meet, advancing Nathan Valley, Austin Howard, and Carys Bowling to the State level. Football continues to fight for the District Championship, which means they need a big win tonight. Best of luck to you all!
Lastly, I would like to express how proud I am of our AMP Mentorship Program and our counseling staff. They took 42 students to the University of Texas for a school tour. Many of the students are first-generation college-bound, and the tour guides were Wimberley graduates, Gage Trudeau and Sophia Vitella. It was a full-circle moment, and gratifying to see our students envision their future selves while our graduates help guide them.
Have a great weekend!
Ryan Wilkes
Go Texans!
CAMPUS NEWS
CAMPUS NEWS
STUDENT LIFE & CLUBS
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
LST UPCOMING PRODUCTION
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.
PEC YOUTH TOUR - APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON
Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on November 10, 2025.
Application details and eligibility requirements can be found on the Youth Tour page of our website. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are encouraged to apply.
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.
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.
25-26 WHS YEARBOOK - BUY NOW!
25-26 WHS YEARBOOK - BUY NOW!
Countless amazing memories. One iconic yearbook. Order Online: jostens.com
ADMIN UPDATES
ADMIN REMINDERS
As we move further into the semester, we’d like to share a few friendly reminders to help keep our campus focused and running smoothly.
Cell Phones and Digital Devices
Please help us remind students that once they arrive on campus, all personal digital telecommunication devices — including cell phones, smartwatches, and earbuds — should be turned off or placed in airplane mode and stored inside backpacks, not in pockets. Keeping devices out of reach helps reduce distractions, encourages face-to-face interaction, and supports a positive learning environment for everyone.
Dress Code and Pajama Attire
With cooler weather setting in, we’re also seeing more cozy clothing around campus. While we understand the comfort appeal, pajama-type clothing may not be worn to school unless it’s part of a scheduled spirit day. We appreciate your help in reminding students to choose attire that aligns with our campus dress code and maintains a school-appropriate appearance.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us uphold a focused, respectful, and welcoming school environment!
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
ACC DUAL CREDIT INFO SESSION (VIRTUAL)
Wednesday, November 12th @ 5:00pm
You're invited to a virtual presentation via Zoom to learn about the Dual Credit program and opportunities for students currently enrolled in high school who reside in the ACC service area to earn college credits.
The benefits of completing college credit courses while in high school exposes students to college, provides valuable experience, and can satisfy high school graduation requirements. Additionally, it can also save students and their families time and money!
This session is designed for parents and their students interested in taking ACC college credit courses in the upcoming Spring and Summer 2026 semesters.
Please REGISTER HERE for the virtual session on Wednesday, November 12th from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm. This virtual session will be recorded!
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
NROTC SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE
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.
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