Wildkat Weekly

Dear Families and Students,

As we come together to support our teams and celebrate school spirit this season, we want to ensure that all of our athletic events remain safe, positive, and enjoyable for everyone in our community.

To help us maintain a welcoming and high-energy environment on game days, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Show Your Pride: Cheer loudly for your team while maintaining respect for everyone in the stands and on the field. Please note that profanity and inappropriate language are strictly prohibited.

• Keep Areas Clear: For the safety of all guests, lingering under the bleachers or in restricted walkways is not permitted.

• Stay Where You Belong: Access to the field and other designated areas is restricted solely to authorized personnel with proper credentials.

• Bring the Energy: Our student section is built to stand, cheer, and support our team to the end! If you choose to sit directly behind the student section, please be prepared to stand along with them so everyone can fully enjoy the game.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership in making our school community a great place to be.

ONE TEAM. ONE PURPOSE. ONE COMMUNITY.

Tiffany Mathews

Principal
Willis High School

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We’re growing together with our students and committed to guiding you toward success. Don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help!

Counselor’s Corner: Calling all Willis Businesses! The WHS College & Career Fair is Monday, October 26th from 6-8pm at the CTE Bldg. We want to invite local companies to showcase their career opportunities to our students and families. To register for a table, please complete this LINK no later than October 9th.

All Willis Wildkats should make plans to attend the WISD College & Career Fair on Monday, October 26th from 6-8pm in the CTE Building. We’ll have 25 colleges/universities, all military branches, and community businesses ready to talk to you about your future. This event is ideal for grades 8-12, and we encourage the whole family to attend.

SENIORS: Class of 2027 News: ALL SENIORS graduating in 2026-2027 must be in attendance on Tuesday, October 6th (7:15am - NO Late Arrival). They have FOUR state-graduation requirements to complete on this day- CPR, FAFSA Awareness, Flashing Lights, College for All Texans Acknowledgement.

Want to get into college? Get a scholarship? It’s important to meet the college representatives when they travel to WHS. Upcoming college visits:

October 7th: Lone Star College (apply and be accepted during the visit!)

October 7th: Hampden-Sydney (East Coast school with Ivy roots)

October 8th: Brown University (the only Ivy League school visiting this fall)

October 21st SMU (Dallas’ premier university)

Sign up in College & Career to visit with your dream college!

Class of 2027 & 2028 News: The National College Fair- North Houston will be held Monday, October 5th, from 6-8pm at Lone Star Convention Center (9055 Airport Rd, Conroe). Over 150 colleges from across the country will be there, along with U.S. Military Academies, military recruiters, and FAFSA sessions. Admission is free and open to all high school students and families

JUNIORS: Naviance is NOW open for college research, career exploration, self-exploration assessments, course planning, and scholarships. Students can find Naviance in their Clever. We will be doing Naviance with all juniors in November/December, but you can start now.

The landscape of drug use is constantly changing, and understanding emerging substances is more important than ever.

In the latest video from The New Drug Talk’s Landscape Expert Video Series, we take a closer look at kratom — what it is, why people use it, potential risks and benefits, and what professionals, families, and communities should know.

Watch the new video to learn more and stay informed about the evolving drug landscape.

Watch now and join the conversation: [Video Link]

#Kratom #NewDrugTalk #DrugEducation #SubstanceUse #PublicHealth #Education #DrugTrends

At Willis High School, we believe that keeping families informed is an important part of student success. Each week, our teachers share a Week at a Glance to provide an overview of upcoming instruction, assignments, assessments, and classroom activities. We encourage you to review your student's classes each week so you can celebrate successes, help them stay organized, and support them as they work toward their goals.

Looking for support, resources, and connection? Check out the flyer below for our schedule of meetings for the school year. We hope to see you there!

HOSA will be hosting our first blood drive of the year on October 20th. Sign Up tables will be at all lunches October 5-8 (or until full).

See below for important details about games at Berton A. Yates Stadium. We look forward to a great Football season with all of our Wildkats!

It is the expectation of Willis ISD that all students enrolled in AP Courses at Willis High School take their AP Exams in May. There is no possibility for students to earn college credit for their AP course participation without earning a qualifying score on an AP Exam.

There are two steps to register for AP exams: 1) connect to AP Classroom with their unique join code provided by the course instructor; 2) complete registration/payment on the WHS Total Registration website: https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/447565.

See the flyer for more information. Need Help registering? Students can make an appointment with Mrs. Rogers during her office hours at WHS (T/Th 8:15am-9:45am)

Our Cosmetology II students officially hosted their first weekly salon day on Friday, September 25th! They put their hands-on skills to work and provided top-notch service. We are so proud of their hard work, professionalism, and dedication to their craft as they gain real-world experience!

For the second year in a row, Mrs. Slott’s upper-level Floral Design students created custom Homecoming mums for all 40 of our Stride students!

Using each student’s personal design choices and preferences, the class crafted unique mums for everyone and presented them on Wednesday. Thanks to Mrs. Slott’s thoughtful planning and her students' hard work, our Stride students are ready to shine for Homecoming!

Thank you, Mrs. Slott and Floral Design, for making Homecoming extra special for our school community! #WillisISD #WildkatPride #InclusionMatters

Did you know Willis High School has an award-winning newspaper? Check out wildkats.org for news about all things Willis High School. New stories are added weekly and there is a featured photo of the week. If you have any story ideas email emeachen@willisisd.org

Please take a moment to review an important notice from Willis ISD Health Services regarding medications on campus. To ensure the safety of all students, district policy strictly prohibits students from carrying or possessing any medications—including inhalers and emergency supplies—without required authorization and doctor documentation on file with the campus nurse. Please review the full letter below for details on required paperwork and guidance for student-athletes.

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Hey, Wildkat parents and guardians! Willis ISD is hiring, and we’d love your help spreading the word. We have several openings across the District — including teachers, instructional aides, bus drivers, mechanics, groundskeepers, child nutrition workers, and of course, substitutes!

If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Willis ISD team, click the link below to explore current openings and submit an application.