MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL WILKES 

SAVE THE DATE: UNDERCLASSMAN PICTURE DAY

Picture Day is right around the corner! CADY will be set up at our school on Wednesday, 9/17 to take student photos for the yearbook. CADY is cashless, so no checks or cash will be accepted on picture day. Check this newsletter NEXT week for a pre-pay link! 

STUDENT COUNCIL RETURNS

Informational Meeting: Wednesday, 9/3

Location: Library

Are you interested in making a difference at Wimberley High School and beyond? Student Council is a service organization dedicated to supporting WHS and the other schools in our district. From planning school-wide activities to organizing meaningful service projects, StuCo is all about leadership, teamwork, and giving back.

Come hear about our exciting ideas for service projects this school year—we’d love for you to bring your voice, your creativity, and your school spirit!

CONNECTION IS KEY: SUICIDE AWARENESS WALK

When: Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 9am-Noon

Where: Blue Hole Regional Park 

Why: Visit the website to view sponsorship and event details.

WIN A FREE WHS YEARBOOK

PLEASE READ: HEALTH SERVICES CONSENT FORM REMINDER

If you haven’t had a chance to complete the Health Services Consent Form for your child, please take a moment to do so here. 

All the details are included on the form itself. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school nurse, Heather Kral at heather.kral@wimberleyisd.net.

LUNCH EXPECTATIONS

During lunch, students should remain in one of the designated areas:

• Cafeteria

• Café

• Outside picnic tables

If students need to use the restroom during lunch, they should use the facilities in L-Hall, Hallway 2, or Hallway 3.

These expectations are in place to ensure proper supervision, keep everyone safe, and support our custodial staff in maintaining a clean and welcoming campus.

Thank you for doing your part to help us take care of our school!

REMINDER REGARDING TARDIES

Being on time to class helps set the tone for a successful day of learning. When students arrive late, it not only affects their own progress but also disrupts the class flow. Please help us by encouraging your student to be in their classroom before the bell rings each period.

Students are allowed 2 tardies per six weeks without consequence. Starting with the 3rd tardy, consequences are assigned:

• Tardy #3: 30-minute detention

• Tardy #4: 2-hour detention

• Tardy #5: 4-hour detention

• Tardy #6 or more: 1–3 days of ISS

Thank you for your support in helping students develop good habits that lead to success!

Texan Guidelines 2025-2026

ATTENDANCE NUTS AND BOLTS

WHEN YOUR STUDENT IS ABSENT FROM SCHOOL:

Please email the attendance office WHSattendance@wimberleyisd.net letting WHS know your child will be absent.  A written form of documentation is required when students are absent.  This could be a parent note, doctor’s note, funeral note, or personal reason. We want to have your student accounted for and know that you know where they are.

WHEN YOUR STUDENT ARRIVES LATE TO SCHOOL:

Your student must check at the main office if they arrive late to school.  If they are seen by a doctor, please leave the note in the attendance notes box, or send them with a parent note.  The student will be issued a pass to class.  The student’s tardiness is unexcused without any documentation.  We ask the student to always check in so we have a record of their arrival time and can document the reason correctly.  Documenting their arrival time could avoid a marked tardy or absence from the teacher.  If a student is late 10 minutes or more to class, they are marked absent.

WHEN YOUR STUDENT LEAVES EARLY FROM SCHOOL:

Please come into the office to check out your child.  We do not accept call ahead releases.  The receptionist will call your student out of class where they will be released to the main office.  If you want your student to leave with someone else and they are not on the Skyward emergency contact list, please provide their name and phone number on a permission note to leave via handwritten note before school or email.  You will email your request through the SKYWARD PARENT PORTAL by 8AM the date of dismissal to High School Attendance. The person(s) picking up your student will be asked for ID before your student is released.  If your student leaves campus without written parent permission and/or following proper check-out procedures, they are considered truant and subject to disciplinary action.  If your student drives, they will check out through the front office where they will be issued a pass to the parking lot.  

STUDENT DRIVERS:

Student drivers may not leave campus without proper signout procedures.   A parent or guardian listed on Skyward will email their request through the SKYWARD PARENT PORTAL by 8AM the date of dismissal to High School Attendance.   A pass will be delivered to your student's class and your student will check out through the upstairs assistant principal’s office where they will take that pass to the parking lot.  If your student leaves campus without written parent permission and/or following proper check-out procedures, they are considered truant and subject to disciplinary action.  If your student is 18 or above, because they are a student with us, they still need to follow the above procedures.  

WHEN YOUR STUDENT WILL BE MISSING A FEW DAYS FROM SCHOOL:

Please have your student get an excused absence form from the attendance office.  Upon approval, the teachers and Mr. Wilkes will sign off on your trip so your student can make up work for full credit.  The teachers will give your student a make-up work option.  This form accounts for your student’s attendance but does not prevent your student from attendance recovery time.

Any questions, please reach out to WHS attendance clerk, amy.bock@wimberleyisd.net! 

PEANUT BUTTER BOWL

We are doing the Peanut Butter Bowl again this year for our Varsity football game with Canyon Lake. The Peanut Butter Bowl is set up to help our local food bank. The goal is to raise jars of peanut butter that will be donated directly to our community by Friday, August 29th. If you would rather donate money, you can do so at www.peanutbutterbowl.com (make sure to select Wimberley Texans). Ultimately, we would like to use the first football game of the year to raise funds and give back to both the Wimberley and Canyon Lake communities. #WEALLWIN

NEW GAMING CENTER - LOOKING FOR DONATIONS

We've launched a new Game Center in our cafeteria, giving students the chance to enjoy board and card games during lunch. To keep the center well-stocked with plenty of fun options, we need your help!

If you’d like to contribute, we are accepting game donations, which may be dropped off in the front office or the library.

Thank you for supporting our students!

FALL FORMAL CLOTHING DRIVE - DONATIONS NEEDED

Throughout the month of September, the Student Council is collecting gently used formal wear to help students look their best for upcoming school events. We’re asking students, parents, and guardians to check your closets for items you’d like to donate.

We’ll gladly accept:

• Dresses (short and long)

• Dress shirts and slacks

• Suits and blazers

• Ties, bow ties, and belts

• Dress shoes and heels

• Accessories (clutches, jewelry, etc.)

Your donations will make a huge difference and ensure every student has the chance to shine. Drop-off of at the WHS front office or the WHS library!

CALLING ALL BUSINESS LEADERS AND INNOVATORS!

Wimberley High School’s Entrepreneur Incubator is looking for mentors to help guide the next generation of entrepreneurs as they debut their big ideas in our inaugural incubator program.

Mentors will work with student teams to flesh out, develop, grow, and present their business ideas — culminating in a live Shark Tank–style pitch competition this spring!

Want to learn more about how you can make an impact?

Info Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 10

WHS Gold Hall

6–7 PM

Your experience could help turn student ideas into real-world ventures. Come see how you can be part of the journey!