TCVS News - October 2026 Edition

Dear TCVS Students and Families,

Transformation is one of our core values at TCVS. Positive transformation opens the door to improvement, new possibilities, and growth. But meaningful transformation can only begin when we are willing to take an honest look at where we are right now.

As we begin end of quarter testing, I ask for your help in giving our teachers that honest picture of student learning. Our teachers want the opportunity to grow the minds of our students and help develop the transformative leaders of tomorrow, but they need authentic assessment results to do that. During testing, please help us ensure that students complete assessments independently, without assistance from secondary devices, websites, or other people.

Please know that we will never be disappointed by the results of an honestly taken assessment. Those results give us something incredibly valuable: an authentic starting point from which we can meet students where they are and help them grow.

That same spirit of honest reflection applies to us as a school. We are nearing the end of our first marking period in a new program format and on a new learning platform. As we begin looking ahead to the 2027–28 school year, we want to understand what is working well, where challenges remain, and how we can continue to improve the TCVS experience for our students and families. We hope you will help us by completing the survey below and sharing your honest feedback. Just like our students, we can only grow when we understand where we are today.

Marking Period 1 Experience Survey

Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to learn, grow, and transform together.

Warm regards,

Dr. Lucas

Our first grading period ends Thursday, Oct. 8, with Report Cards available in HAC on Oct. 16.

HAC will be temporarily unavailable while teachers finalize grades. Students should use these final days to connect with teachers, check on missing or late work, and finish the grading period strong!

See the UIL calendar linked in the Important Calendars section below for additional details.

MAP Growth Assessment Family Reports have been uploaded to the Conroe ISD Home Access Center (HAC). The MAP Growth Family Report summarizes how your student is performing academically, as measured by the most recent MAP Growth test taken. Families can access this report by logging into their Home Access Center Account through the CISD Parent Portal. Directions for logging into the Home Access Center are linked below.

Once you have entered the Home Access Center:

• Click on the District Applications tab
• Click on "MAP Testing Reports"

To learn more about the MAP Growth test, you can view the What is MAP Growth video for families (English) or the Que es MAP Growth video for families (Spanish). Additional information about MAP Growth can be found by visiting Family Toolkit - NWEA.

Looking for a way to connect, get involved, and meet other students? Explore our campus clubs and organizations to see what’s available, what each group is about, and who to contact to join. 😊

• Anime and Puzzle Club
• Sponsors: Dr. Johnson (fljohnson@conroeisd.net) and Ms. Loomis (aloomis@conroeisd.net)

Whether you’re interested in debating the best anime arcs of all time, showing off your speed-cubing skills, or just relaxing with people who share your passions, we’d love to have you join our community! Our club is built around two simple goals: building a fun, welcoming space for fans of animation and sharpening our minds through all kinds of puzzles. There’s no pressure to be an expert in either anime or puzzling. Just bring your enthusiasm and curiosity! Interested in joining? Visit the Anime and Puzzle Club website and answer the super-quick questions to jumpstart your participation: Anime and Puzzle Club website

• Art Club
• Sponsor: Ms. Bowden (sbowden@conroeisd.net)

Love art or just interested in exploring your creative side? Virtual Art Club is a welcoming community for students who share an interest in all things art-related! Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, digital art, photography, crafting, or simply appreciating the creativity of others, there’s a place for you. No special skills or experience are needed. Just bring your creativity, curiosity, and interest in connecting with other students who enjoy art. Join us to share ideas, explore different forms of artistic expression, and be part of our creative community! Art club meets on the first Thursday of each month via Teams at 11 am.

• Drama Club
• Sponsor: Ms. Sizemore (asizemore@conroeisd.net)
  

Step into the spotlight or discover what happens behind the scenes! Virtual Drama Club is a place for students to explore creativity, storytelling, and all things theater. Whether you’re interested in acting, improv, scriptwriting, directing, costumes, or the many other elements that bring a performance to life, there’s a place for you. Drama Club is a chance to step outside your comfort zone, develop new talents, collaborate with fellow students, and bring creative ideas to life. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or simply curious about theater, come join the fun and see where your imagination takes you!

• Music Makers Club
• Sponsor: Mr. Gutierrez (artgutierrez@conroeisd.net)

Exactly what it sounds like... a club for students who love making music! Whether you sing, play an instrument, write songs, create beats, or just enjoy experimenting with sound, Music Makers is a place to share your talents, collaborate with others, and make some music together. Music Makers meet on Wednesdays at 11:30. For more information and to be added to his canvas page email Mr. Gutierrez.

• Student Council
• Sponsors: Ms. Riley (diariley@conroeisd.net) and Ms. Guerrero (lguerrero@conroeisd.net)

Everyone has a place in Student Council! Join an active group of students working together to make a difference and build stronger communities, from our own school to Montgomery County and beyond. Whether you want to help plan activities, serve others, share ideas, or develop your leadership skills, Student Council is a great way to get involved and make an impact. The next student Council meeting is set for October 13 at 10:30. Join our canvas page! https://conroeisd.instructure.com/enroll/MNECMM

• Yearbook
• Sponsors: Ms. Hughey (jhughey@conroeisd.net) and Ms. Fenner (jfenner@conroeisd.net)

Help us capture the memories of our school year! This year, we’re creating a hardback yearbook and looking for students to join the team as writers, photographers, designers, and editors. Put your talents to work and help tell the story of our school community!

• TCVS Testing Calendar
• Grading Period Deadlines for Progress Reports and Report Cards
• CISD School Calendar for 2026-27

Big Days in October

• October 1 — Honor Society Soup Drive (info below)
• October 2 — CISD Future Friday
• October 5 — College Night (juniors only, info below)
• October 5 — Texas Roadhouse Roll and Butter fundraiser begins (info below)
• October 8 — End of Marking Period 1
• October 9 — Teacher Exchange Day; no school for students
• October 12 — School Holiday
• October 13 — last opportunity to drop off supplies for Honor Society Fill the Case (info below)
• October 15 — PSAT test, in person
• October 21 — SAT test, in person
• October 24 — Trunk-or-Treat (info below)
• October 26-30 — Red Ribbon Week (info below)
• October 30 — end of 1st 3-weeks of Marking Period 2
• October 30 — Soup Drive and Texas Roadhouse Rolls and Butter fundraiser both end

Show off your wild, creative, and crazy hairstyles!

Get comfy and wear your favorite school-appropriate pajamas.

Dress up as your favorite superhero or caped crusader.

Wear orange, pumpkin patterns, or pumpkin-themed attire.

Wear your Halloween costume to school! (Must be school-appropriate: no weapons, full face masks, or overly scary props).

1. Take a picture wearing the day’s theme.
2. Upload it and email it. Be sure to include your first and last name and grade level.
3. Email it to both Ms. Guerrero (lguerreo@conroeisd.net) and Mrs. Riley (diariley@conroeisd.net)

Most Needed Items:

• Notebooks & pencils
• Scientific calculators
• Children's picture books
• Jump ropes & deflated soccer balls
• Menstrual hygiene supplies (for older girls)

Help the TCVS Honor Society support Meals on Wheels Montgomery County! We are gathering canned soups and stews to help local seniors in our community.

• Drop-off Locations:

• TCVS School: Drop off anytime!

• Walter P. Jett Center: Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Items Accepted: Hearty soups & stews (chicken noodle, meat/vegetable, grain/vegetable, chicken & dumplings).

• Items to Avoid: Glass jars, ramen noodles, and cream-based soups.

Every can counts toward making a big impact in our community! 🥣

Join Student Council and the TCVS Art Club for a night of costumes, candy, and community at the CISD Trunk-or-Treat on October 24 from 5–8 p.m. at the Walter P. Jett Center (19043 David Memorial Dr., Shenandoah, TX 77385).

And don’t miss your chance to enter our raffle! Earn tickets by:

• Stopping by our trunks at the event
• Coming dressed in costume
• Donating candy before the event (details below)

TCVS students can also enter our costume contest! Stop by in costume and let us snap your picture. Student Council members and TCVS staff will select the winner.

Come say hello, show off your costume, and enjoy a fun evening with our TCVS community. We hope to see you there!

Help TCVS prepare for the upcoming Trunk or Treat on October 24! We are collecting bags of candy and non-candy items (like small toys, glow sticks, or party favors) for our booth.

• Drop-off Location: TCVS Village (anytime during school hours)

• Perk: Every bag donated earns your student 1 entry into a prize raffle!

Bring in your bags to boost your chances to win!

Stock up for Thanksgiving and support TCVS Student Council at the same time! From October 5–30, order Texas Roadhouse rolls, cinnamon butter, and gift cards just in time for your holiday table.

Your purchase supports a Student Council student and helps fund future events and activities for TCVS students and our virtual school community. It’s a delicious way to give back!

Use this link to purchase beginning Monday, October 5. Purchased items will be available for pick up on November 18 at the Jett Center.

Taking the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) is a great way to take an important step toward college readiness. The TSIA helps determine whether students are ready for college-level coursework and may allow qualifying students to begin college without needing additional developmental courses, saving valuable time and money.

TCVS will offer the TSIA on campus on November 10. Juniors and seniors who are considering college after graduation are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity!

Interested? Sign up here.

• Your Fall Senior GPA and class rank have been loaded into Naviance.
• FAFSA / TASFA: Financial aid applications open October 1st! Please ensure your student completes the FAFSA, TASFA, or submits an opt-out form by January 30, 2027. Don't delay—get a jump start today! Click the image below for more information:

College Application Steps in Naviance

If your student is applying to colleges or universities, please remind them to complete the following:

1. Update Naviance: Fill out the "Colleges I'm Applying To" section in their Naviance account.

2. Request Transcripts: Submit transcript requests directly through Naviance.

3. Link Common App: If using the Common Application, ensure their Common App account is connected to Naviance to streamline document submission.

College Campus Tours for Juniors

Exploring colleges is one of the best ways to find the right fit for your future! Here are a few ways juniors can get started:

How to Take a Campus Tour

• Virtual Tours: Explore campuses from home using 360° online tours.

• In-Person Tours: Visit a university’s official website and look for the “Visit” tab to view available dates and schedule your tour.

• Log into your Naviance account to streamline your college search:

  1. Click on the Colleges tab at the top of the page.

  2. Select College Home from the drop-down menu.

  3. Use Find Your Fit to filter and discover schools that match your preferences.

  4. Already have a school in mind? Simply type the university's name directly into the search bar at the top!

College Night is Right Around the Corner

Plan to attend and learn more about the colleges and universities.

If you have any questions about any of these things, please reach out to Ms. West.

Our Class of 2027 came together bright and early on September 10 to celebrate the start of their senior year at Senior Sunrise! Seniors enjoyed breakfast, music, time with friends, and a beautiful sunrise at Woodforest Bank Stadium.

It was a special morning of connection, celebration, and memory-making as our seniors began their final year at TCVS. We loved starting this milestone year together and can’t wait to see what the months ahead have in store for the Class of 2027!

From extraordinary animal adaptations to the wonders of the museum’s permanent exhibits, there was plenty to discover during our September 30 visit to the Houston Museum of Natural Science! The Extreme Animals Alive! exhibit gave students an up-close look at some remarkable survival skills, and a Giant Screen experience added even more adventure to the day.

Learning is even better when we can experience it together, and we are so glad our TCVS students and families joined us for this fun day beyond the virtual classroom!

We love highlighting the achievements and special moments of our students in our newsletters. If your student has something to celebrate—big or small—we’d be thrilled to share it with our school community. Please feel free to share your news and send in a picture or two to Dr. Lucas at jenlucas@conroeisd.net or Ms. West at cawest@conroeisd.net!

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