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Friday, January 30, 2026
UPCOMING DATES
UPCOMING DATES
2/2 - TSI Test (see Counseling section below to sign up for the TSI)
2/3 - New Student Lunch in WHS Library - A and B Lunch
2/5 - English 2 Field Test (Students NEED to bring their own charged Chromebook)
2/23 - 3/6 - High School Course Selection 2026-2027
2/25 - TSI Test (see Counseling section below to sign up for the TSI)
3/7 - Junior/Senior Prom - 7:30 pm - The Venue in New Braunfels - ticket info below
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL WILKES
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL WILKES
Coming back from the ice storm, I was relieved to find that there was minimal, if any, damage from the ice. Thank you for your patience as we adjusted schedules for classes, games, and events. Although it made for a short week, it certainly wasn’t light. Congratulations to our Boys and Girls Soccer Teams for sweeping Marble Falls in the district opener! The Girls and Boys Basketball teams continue to perform well, with the Boys still undefeated in district play. Best of luck to all four programs as they face Davenport tonight. Additionally, good luck to the Swim Team, which competes at Regionals today and tomorrow.
Senior parents, as Mrs. Vannoy says, “things are getting real!” Several new local scholarships are now available, so please remind your student to check the WHS Scholarship page and apply.
Finally, you may have noticed that the first gate to the parking lot was locked during lunch. We are currently experiencing issues with students leaving campus during this time. I want to emphasize that we do not have an open campus for lunch, and students are not allowed to eat in their cars or be in the parking lot without a pass.
Have a great weekend!
Go Texans!
Ryan Wilkes
Wimberley HS, Principal
CAMPUS NEWS
CAMPUS NEWS
STUDENT LIFE & CLUBS
NEW STUDENT LUNCH
Are you new to WHS? We'd love to host a lunch in your honor! Come to the library on Tuesday, February 3rd, to eat, mingle, and meet some new friends.
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!
YEARBOOK PRICES ARE ABOUT TO GO UP!
The 2026 Wimberley High School yearbook is where it's at! Yearbook prices will increase on 2/1 by $10 on both books and ads, so save yourself some money and order TODAY!
DON'T MISS THE PERSONALIZATION DEADLINE
Guarantee a book, personalize the cover and SAVE by ordering before Friday, January 30.
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.
WINTER GUARD PERFORMS "INTUITION"
On February 7th, the WHS Winter Guard will be performing their 2026 Show, "Intuition". Members are comprised of our normal Color Guard and additional Band members who stepped up to learn a new skill. This competition will be held at Wagner High School in San Antonio, with the students performing at 7:17pm. If you're in the area, feel free to come by and cheer them on!
SAVE THE DATE: "A NIGHT IN PARIS" JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM
Prom will be at the Venue, 2032 Central Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130, on March 7, 2026, from 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM.
Tickets are $50 and will go on sale during both lunches starting March 2nd. Please note: you cannot purchase a prom ticket for yourself or your date if either of you owes class dues or fines. Please see Ms. Cockerham in the front office to confirm whether you have any outstanding fees or fines from before March 2nd. Dues can be paid online using this link.
Class dues:
Freshman $20
Sophomore $20
Juniors $20
Seniors $30
Bringing a non-WHS student?
Download the Prom Date Request Form and either email it or drop it off at the library. Forms are also available for pickup at the library.
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)
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 REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
9th-11th grade course registration will take place on February 23 through March 6. Counselors will visit history classes to meet with students individually to help them select courses for next year.
WHS COLLEGE CREDIT INFO NIGHT (NEW DATE)
Curious about earning college credit while you’re still in high school?
Come to WHS on February 5th at 6 pm to learn more about how WHS courses can help you get college credit now. This event is open to all ages; anyone interested in how to have the potential to earn college credit - dual credit, AP, and OnRamps will be discussed.
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
UPCOMING ACC OPPORTUNITIES
1. Health Sciences Showcase is 2/28/2026 from 10-2 at ACC Eastview. This is a great opportunity for any student considering a health sciences pathway post-high school! Tours and faculty are available to answer any questions, and there are interactive opportunities with students. Visit austincc.edu/healthcareers for more information.
2. ATX Code Event 2/21/2026 is a free event for students and families to explore digital fields and Cybersecurity. Visit https://bit.ly/ATXCJ26
for more information.
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). This is a LOCAL scholarship.
HMAC Scholarship Program - The HMAC Scholarship Program is a launchpad for your future in the booming Texas asphalt pavement industry. This is a LOCAL scholarship.
Ken Parmerter Memorial Scholarship - SEMI promotes collaboration to develop future professionals in the semiconductor and microelectronics industries. This is a LOCAL scholarship.
ROBERT MOREMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - This is a LOCAL scholarship from the Wimberley Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance. Deadline is April 5
PEC Scholarship - Our 2026 PEC scholarship applications have officially opened! High school seniors, whose parents, or guardians are PEC members in good standing are eligible! Did you know that our scholarship is also open to students planning to attend trade school?
Check out the scholarship page on our website for eligibility information, application guidelines, and the link to apply. Applications close at 11:59pm on 2/25! This is LOCAL scholarship.
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.
CAPITAL 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.
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