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Friday, January 23, 2026
UPCOMING DATES
UPCOMING DATES
1/28-29 - Juniors at JKR - (Parents/Guardians of Juniors, check your email for permission slip)
2/5 - English 2 Field Test (Students NEED to bring their own charged Chromebook)
2/23 - 3/6 - High School Course Selection 2026-2027 (more information coming soon)
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL WILKES
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL WILKES
As we prepare for inclement weather this weekend, our coaches, sponsors, and directors are busy rescheduling and adjusting the times for their competitions and events. I want to wish the best of luck to the band students participating in the UIL Regional Clinic today. Additionally, the Texan Swim team is competing in their District meet today, with a chance to win the championship. Both Texan Hoops and Lady Texan Basketball are off to a great start in the District and will face off against Fredericksburg tonight. Lastly, I want to congratulate our students who participated in the Hays County Livestock Show. Many students brought home blue ribbons and belt buckles, and I look forward to sharing the full results with you as they become available.
As we approach the weekend, stay warm and watch for updates from WISD regarding school on Monday.
Go Texans!
Go Texans!
Ryan Wilkes
Wimberley HS, Principal
CAMPUS NEWS
CAMPUS NEWS
STUDENT LIFE & CLUBS
11th GRADER FIELD TRIP REMINDERS
11th graders will be gone on the 28th (A-K) or 29th (L-Z) for their TEXAN Roots field trip to John Knox Ranch.
They should bring a lunch and a water bottle and be prepared to have fun! Buses will leave at 8:45 and return at approximately 2:00. Students who have late arrival should arrive by 8:30 to load the bus.
If your child takes medication or carries an EpiPen, Inhaler or other medical device, please be sure it is sent with them on the field trip.
SENIORS! HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR CAP AND GOWN? - DEADLINE APPROACHING FAST
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 now through Monday, FEB 2nd!
LAST CHANCE FOR SENIOR ADS!
This is the final opportunity to celebrate your senior in the 2026 Wimberley High School Yearbook! Senior ad sales close February 10, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to recognize your student with a personalized message they’ll treasure forever. All ads are created and purchased online through Jostens—simply choose a size, upload photos and text, and check out. Proceeds help support the WHS yearbook program and keep costs affordable for students.
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)
UIL ACADEMIC RESULTS - 1ST MEET OF THE YEAR!
The UIL Academic team, along with the Speech and Debate team, traveled to Medina Valley High School on Saturday for the first full team UIL meet of the season.
It was a very successful tournament as we walked away with many individual placings, team placings, and the Overall Sweepstakes Champions trophy! WHS finished in first with 353 points, while the 2nd place team (Boerne Champion) finished with 243 points. Placings are as follows:
Accounting- Coached by Roberto Frontera
Nate Riser- 2nd
Madeline Plant- 3rd
(Important to note that Nate and Madeline's score combined was higher than the 1st place team score but because they weren't a team of 3 they couldn't win team)
Mathematics- Coached by Roberto Frontera
Zorah Schwalb-3rd
Computer Science-Coached by Brannon Gilley
1st Place Team
Myles Van De Walle- 1st
Corbin Willis-3rd
Oliver Benamau- 4h
Josh Cisneros- 4th in Novice Division
Current Issues & Events- Coached by Bo Bowman
2nd Place Team
Ellie Jennings- 3rd
Noah Ramirez-5th
Social Studies- Coached by Bo Bowman
1st Place Team
Ellie Jennings-2nd
Audrina Mojica-4th
Spelling & Vocabulary- Coached by Jennifer Gold
Urvi Dutta-2nd
Katherine Gallaher-4th
Science-Coached by Laquita Sellers
1st Place Team
Zorah Schwalb-1st
Hunter Hodgson-5th
Jack Malone-6th
Jack Malone- Top Biology Scorer
Zorah Schwalb- 2nd Biology, 2nd Chemistry
Journalism Team Results- Coached by Laquita Sellers
4th Place Team
Copy Editing
Carys Bowling-5th
Headline Writing
Josh Cisneros-4th
Carys Bowling-6th
Speech & Debate Team Results- Coached by Kyla De Leon
1st Place Team- (with 122 points- 2nd place team was Boerne Champion with 54 points)
Poetry
Emma Schmidt-1st
Austin Howard-2nd
Prose
Walker Williams-1st
Carys Bowling-2nd
Extemporaneous Informative Speaking
Anna Krause-1st
Austin Howard-2nd
Bella Bober-4th
Extemporaneous Persuasive Speaking
Carys Bowling-1st
Nathan Valley-3rd
Abrah Belkin-4th
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Nathan Valley-2nd
Anna Krause-3rd
Bella Bober- Quarterfinalist
Abrah Belkin- Quarterfinalist
FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS
Financial Literacy 101 workshop for 8th-12th grades students will be hosted by Community Action for all Hays County Youth.
See this flyer for information: Hays County Youth Finances 101
DELL CHILDREN'S OFFERING FREE IMPACT BASELINE TESTING FOR ATHLETES AGES 12-18
ImPACT baseline testing is a computerized assessment that measures memory, attention, reaction time, and processing speed before an athlete's season begins. If a concussion occurs, post-injury results are compared to the baseline to help healthcare professionals diagnose concussions and make safe return-to-play decisions.
OPTIONAL STUDENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: BLEEDING CONTROL TRAINING FOR WISD STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12
At WISD, we use training methods from the “Stop the Bleed” program, which is designed to provide a simple, effective way to possibly save a life from a serious bleeding injury. Each of our WISD campuses has multiple bleeding control stations available, and our staff members receive training and guidance from our campus nurses. Stop the Bleed is a national initiative launched by the American College of Surgeons. Stop the Bleed represents the most up-to-date standards of bleeding injury care presented in an accessible and easy-to-understand way. A class on Stop the Bleed methods takes about 50 minutes, is hands-on and requires no background knowledge.
Per Texas Education Code 38.030 regarding Traumatic Injury Response, WISD offers this training free-of-charge to current WISD students in grades 7-12 on a voluntary basis. This year, the student Bleeding Control training will be provided by WISD Nurse Krista McNamara on Wednesday, February 18 from 3:50-4:40 pm in the Danforth Junior High Library. Due to space and training materials restrictions, we can only accommodate the first 20 students who sign up for this voluntary class.
If your student (in grades 7-12) is interested in attending this training to learn how to provide possible life-saving steps in a traumatic injury situation, please use the link below to complete the sign-up Google form as soon as possible. Once we receive the maximum number of student responses, we will close down the form.
https://forms.gle/G3dhYn7v43ZcH56c8
This opportunity will be offered again next school year, so if your student isn’t able to sign up for this one, please keep checking the campus newsletters for future training dates.
WAYS TO HELP
SHARE THE LOVE WITH SPANISH CLUB
Help us fundraise for our San Antonio trip where we visit the Mercado, practica mucho español, and meet other schools around Texas!
https://app.schoolfundr.org/fund/wimberley-high-spanish-club-2026-fundraiser/hwGwY
COUNSELORS CORNER
COUNSELORS CORNER
Course selection for next school year is coming soon!
Course selection for next school year is coming soon!
WHS COLLEGE CREDIT INFO NIGHT (NEW DATE)
Curious about earning college credit while you’re still in high school?
Come to WHS on February 5nd at 6 pm to learn more about how WHS courses can help you get college credit now.
Parents/guardians will also receive an email soon with details about an informational meeting covering all opportunities for students to earn college credit while enrolled at WHS.
TSI SPRING SIGN-UP 2026
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.
STUDENT SAFETY & AWARENESS: NEW LIFE REFUGE
We are proud to partner with New Life Refuge, a Texas non-profit dedicated to preventing child exploitation through age-appropriate education.
For Students: Internet & Phone Safety Classroom lessons presented by New Life Refuge will focus on digital safety and smartphone habits.
9th Grade (WHS): Feb 11, 2026 | click here to OPT OUT
6th Grade (DJH): Feb 12, 2026 | click here to OPT OUT
For Parents: Protecting Your Child Online Learn to bridge the gap between adult understanding and youth online culture, including app safety and spotting signs of grooming.
When: Feb 12, 2026 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Where: WISD Boardroom
For Staff: Professional Training Staff at JWE, DJH, and WHS will receive training on recognizing behavioral indicators of trafficking in schools and proper reporting protocols.
Date: Feb 13, 2026
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
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.
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.
SCHOLARSHIPS
WCCC Scholarship - Wimberley Community Civic Club (WCCC)
HMAC Scholarship Program - The HMAC Scholarship Program is a launchpad for your future in the booming Texas asphalt pavement industry.
Ken Parmerter Memorial Scholarship - SEMI promotes collaboration to develop future professionals in the semiconductor and microelectronics industries.
ROBERT MOREMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - This is a LOCAL scholarship from the Wimberley Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance. Deadline is April 5
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.
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.
CAPTIAL 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.
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
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