The Woodlands High School
Highlander Happenings
May 15, 2026-May 22, 2026
2025-2026 ADMINISTRATORS & COUNSELORS
Senior Campus Administrators
Mr. Dennis Muehsler, Principal
Mr. Clint Rushing, Associate Principal Operations
Mrs. Jaime Cassidy, Associate Principal Curriculum
Senior Campus Assistant Principals
Mr. Roderic Williams, A-Car
Ms. Paige Jeanes, Cas-Fue
Ms. Laura Braun, Ful-Jai
Ms. Stefanie Roland, Jam-Med
Ms. LeighAnn Wolfe, Mei-Ramd
Mr. Craig Harbin, Rami-Sto
Senior Campus Counselors
Ms. Julie Emmons, A-Bri
Ms. Brittany Darden, Bro-Din
Ms. Lisa Algaze, Dio-Gus
Ms. Keisha Clarke, Gut-Kat
Ms. Monica Frank, Kau-Mcl
Ms. Jane Iribarren, Mcm-Peb
Ms. Elizabeth Bowling, Pec-Sam
Ms. Venitra Bradberry, San-Tor
Ms. Tiffani Jaqua, Tos-Z
Ms. Kristi Tabor, Lead Counselor A-Z
Ms. Kayla St. Romain, College & Career A-Z
9th Grade Campus Administrators
Ms. Shawne LeDee, Principal
Mr. Chad Lanham, Associate Principal
9th Grade Assistant Principals
Mr. Ryan Clapsaddle, A-L
Ms. Riqui Boyles, M-Z
9th Grade Campus Counselors
Ms. Vicky Woods, A-Gi
Ms. Allison Chambers, Go-Or
Mr. Matthew Kelley, Os-Z
TWHS Senior Portraits- Class of 2027
TWHS has switched companies for senior portraits. CADY is closer to TWHS and has a bigger studio.
Students have met with their counselor, and course requests for the 26-27 school year were selected. You can view those by following these instructions:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uyty2WPVsvfNOuaROdAk0H2eCU640IcN/view?usp=sharing
We have a new Senior Website! Please refer to the link below to learn about important dates and all things that pertain to the Class of 2026!
Students who wish to take correspondence courses or credit by exams (CBE) will need to meet with their counselor prior to signing up. By taking a course without a counselor permission, you are risking the chance of non-credit.
Incoming Seniors, please be on the lookout for an email from CADY, the photography company that replaced BluMoon. Students will need to take their senior photo with CADY for the yearbook.
Our last Woodlands Wednesday of the year discussed important end of the year information. Please visit
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1urr8qWxJbCpQoL5QQo18m5tE7lbLEXUl/view?usp=sharing to watch this short video.
As we look ahead to the end of the semester, we want to share our policy regarding final exam attendance to help you plan accordingly. Final exams are scheduled for May 19-22. Please note that students are not permitted to take final exams early. If a student is unable to attend their scheduled exam due to illness or extenuating circumstances, the following process will apply:
- Reporting Absences: Your student's teacher will report any absences during final exams. Please notify the teacher if you know of a circumstance where you will not be in attendance. This helps us schedule your make up session for late May or June.
- Gradebook Updates: If an exam is missed, a "0" will be entered. This will significantly impact semester averages until the exam is completed and graded. If the exam is not completed, the "0" will remain. It is the family's responsibility to schedule it once the information has been sent out. An email will be sent after the teacher reports that a student missed the exam.
- Exemptions: To maintain exemption status, students must be present in class on the day of the exam. If a student is exempt but absent, a "0" will still be entered until the requirement is met over the summer. If the exam is not completed, the "0" will remain. It is the family's responsibility to schedule it once the information is sent.
- Completion Timeline: All make-up exams must be completed by mid-June. Once graded, updates will be reflected in the Home Access Center as soon as possible.
Students who fail a 1st semester course have the opportunity to gain credit in the 2nd semester if both semesters average to at least a 70. Students who fail the 2nd semester of a course must make it up. Our district offers Summer School for those situations. Please contact your school counselor for Summer School information. You must be invited to attend. Here is the brochure for more information.
Summer School BrochureCOLLEGE AND CAREER NEWS
Final Exam Schedule
Senior Final Exam Schedule
Final Exam Exemption Policy
ATHLETICS
Girls Golf
The Girls Golf Team placed 4th in the 6A State Championships at TPC San Antonio - Oaks course. Under PGA Tour course conditions the girls battled over 36 holes.
Freshmen, Aleah Shields-Rodipe led the way with rounds of 78 and 73 for a 6th place individual finish.
Sophomore Joann Bee added 81-75 for a 20th place finish.
Juniors Payson Pistono, and Vivian Tran, and Senior Ellie Hill added to the teams finish.
Great Season Highlanders!!
TWHS Boys Basketball
Boys Basketball summer camp is coming soon for Conroe ISD students entering grades 1-9. Go to our website at www.highlanderbasketball.org for sign up link and more information.
Lady Highlander Basketball: A Season of Intentional Growth
From the very beginning, we knew this season would be special. The year officially tipped off with a visit from WNBA legend and first-ever WNBA Draft pick Tina Thompson, who shared an encouraging message with our Lady Highlanders, parents, and staff: “Be Intentional.”
That message became the foundation of our season.
Through victories and challenges, highs and lows, our program grew stronger together. Most importantly, our athletes embraced the journey, competed with heart, and represented Lady Highlander Basketball with pride.
Freshman Team
The freshman program began with two separate teams. The Red Team captured the Conroe ISD Tournament Championship, while the Green Team earned impressive wins against several schools’ A-teams throughout the season. Despite injuries, scheduling, and other challenges throughout the year, neither team ever backed down. Whether playing with a full squad or a limited roster, our ladies consistently showed toughness, resilience, and determination on the court.
The freshmen finished the season as District Runner-Up, and we are excited about their future in the program.
Junior Varsity
This year’s JV team built something special both on and off the court. Strong friendships, leadership, and competitiveness created an exciting atmosphere that positively impacted the entire program. After a tough early-season loss at the CISD Tournament and a third-place finish, the team responded with focus and determination. Their hard work paid off with an Undefeated District Championship and an outstanding 23-2 overall record.
Congratulations to our JV Lady Highlanders on an incredible season!
Varsity
Varsity experienced a memorable season filled with growth, resilience, and success. The team finished with a 28-9 overall record, earned the title of District Runner-Up, captured the Bi-District Championship, and advanced to the second round of the playoffs, where the season ended in a hard-fought one-point loss. This group achieved more wins than the program has seen in over a decade and established a strong foundation for the future.
Our seniors - Isa Alaniz (4-year Varsity Letterman), Rylie Bartholomew, Isabel Benson, Evangelina DeSpain, Caelyn Hoffman, Ireland Osborne, and Abbie York left a sizable impact on the program that will continue to be felt for many years to come.
We’re excited about the talent returning next season, led by key varsity junior contributors Rachael Roberts and Kasyn Pino, whose dynamic skills will continue to drive the program forward. Alongside sharpshooter Mariposa DeSpain and the "fresh" talent and energy of returning rookies Isabella Perez and Sabria Seifert — as well as key contributors continuing to rise within the program — the future of Lady Highlander Basketball is bright!
2026 Milestone Moments: Sr. - Isa Alaniz- 1,000+ Career Points
Jr. - Rachael Roberts 1,0000+ Career Points
Sr.- Caelyn Hoffman 700+ Career Rebounds
Awards: Rachael Roberts: District 13- 6A OFFENSIVE MVP
1st Team All District: Rachael Roberts , Caelyn Hoffman, Isa Alaniz, Isabel Benson
2nd Team All District: Kasyn Pino Honorable Mention: Evangeline DeSpain & Abbie York
Academic All- District - Rylie Bartholomew, Isabel Benson, Evangelina DeSpain, Mariposa DeSpain, Zoe Heatley,
Caelyn Hoffman, Ireland Osborne, Isabella Perez, Rachael Roberts, Abbie York
Academic All-State: 1st Team: Caelyn Hoffman and Abbie York
2nd Team: Isabel Benson
Honorable Mention: Evangelina DeSpain, Rylie Bartholomew, & Ireland Osborne
We look forward to a fun summer focused on rest, recovery, growth, and sharpening our skills both on and off the court.
#AlwaysUs
Highlander Swim & Dive
The Highlander swim and dive team has been hard at work this offseason, both in the classroom and in the pool. One of our seniors, Brooke Miller, won the TGCA Athlete of the Tear Award! Big congratulations to Brooke and also to coach Jeremey Wade for winning THSCA's Coach of the Year Award for Girls Swimming and Diving! If you would like to join our Highlander Swim and Dive family, tryouts will be on August 3rd. Information can be found at dropthahammer.com
TWHS Tennis
TENNIS UPDATE: The Highlander Tennis team ended the year on a high note, as senior Ahona Chowdhury captured the 2026 State 6A Girls singles title. Ahona is the first singles State Champion in TWHS history. Making the State Quarter-finals for TWHS were Girls Doubles Albany Pulido/Kendl Klinge, Boys Doubles Greg Goloborodko/Adam Winiesdorffer & Javier Esteban/Lorenzo Gerala, Boys singles Fabio DiLoreto. The Mixed doubles team Natalia Fajardo/Elias Rangel also made it to State.
The Highlanders won the last team tennis match in 2025 to win their first Team Tennis Championship and won the last 2026 individual State Championship to highlight the Best year ever by a Highlander Tennis Team.
WHAT A SEASON!! WHAT A YEAR!! WHAT A JOURNEY!!
LET'S GO HIGHLANDERS---VAMOS!!! OOOH--RAH!!!
TWHS Boys Lacrosse
TWHS Boys Lacrosse
Congratulations to the Highlander varsity team for reaching the THSLL state tournament for the 4th year in a row and their 3rd championship game appearance in as many years. The team fell just short of a title this year, dropping a 9-8 nailbiter to Dallas Jesuit on Monday, May 11. The JV team won the city championship, defeating Memorial in convincing fashion on April 25th.
Congratulations to Coach Anthony DeMaio for earning THSLL Coach of the Year honors, as well as to the team for earning 8 All-State, 5 All-American, 4 All-District (as well as 2 Honorable Mention) recognitions. Great season, and the future continues to look bright!
TICKETS: How to purchase sporting event tickets: Go to - https://twhs.conroeisd.net/ - From Home Page - Click on Campus Life - Click on Athletics - Scroll Down and Click on Individual Game Tickets - Click On Hometown Ticketing - Click on The Woodlands - Click on Football - Click on whichever team you are purchasing for.
Stadium Polices: Clear Bags ONLY
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS NEWS
TWHS Robotics
TWHS Robotics will be holding two open house events for students and parents interested in learning more about joining the school's UIL FRC Robotics team through the Robotics classes offered at TWHS. The open house events will be come-and-go events held in the TWHS Robotics Lab (there will be signage directing guests to the location). The first open house will be from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 26, and the second will be from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, July 27. Come learn more about this exciting and rewarding academic sport!
The Caledonian- Student Journalism
The student-run, online newspaper, The Caledonian, continues to work toward being a Distinguished Site! We need your help with story ideas- and if you are able to donate any old cameras, we are in desperate need of cameras!
If you haven't had time, check out or follow our sites below:
Website: https://twhscaledonian.com/
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, @twhscaledonian
Story Idea? Please submit it here:
TWHS Choir
The TWHS Choirs, including over 30 soloists and ensembles, performed their annual Pop Show for a packed auditorium on May 12. The theme was, "The Final Countdown". The choir program wraps up an incredible year of successful competitions with their Choir Banquet on Friday, May 15th. Looking ahead, students should look for emails concerning All State music distribution in the next several weeks. All State preparation begins for some students this summer at various camps. They can also find a list of recommended camps on our website very soon! Please like and follow Twhs Choir on fb and instagram and TWHS Choir Booster Club! Congratulations to our 37 seniors! Go Highlanders!
JROTC
JROTC had a successful year! Our seniors are ready to take on their next adventures.
For our new leadership, CSLC and JCLC begin June 1 and the summer will see our teams and upcoming staff preparing for a great 26-27 school year
Meet in the Middle
A big thanks to our leaders who planned and executed 13 club meetings, a movie night, a family picnic day and our annual Chiller Bee outing that's coming up on Monday, May 18th from 2:00-3:00pm. We will miss our departing presidents Finley Vasel and Eddie Kottenstette and look forward to new things in 2026-27 with Pearl Cooper as our president! I appreciate all of our parents who generously provided snacks throughout the year. It is a blessing to have so much support! See you on September 14th for our kickoff next school year!
WORLD LANGUAGES
TWHS offers a multitude of languages, including Japanese, German, French, and Chinese. As students decide which language to choose, there are a few things to keep in mind. Which language will make them stand out to future employers? Please see our monthly newsletter or more information about who we are and what our languages offer.
CLINIC NOTES
● May 22nd at 12:00 is the deadline to request copies of vaccine records to be emailed to you, pick up original Conscientious Objector affidavits (if your child is leaving TWHS), or check out any remaining medications. Any medication left after that time will be discarded; we are not allowed to send it home with students, or store it over the summer.
● If you plan to come on one of the half days during exam week to check out medication, please be aware that we may only be available while students are on campus; we highly recommend calling before coming. The clinic at the main campus can be reached at 936-709-1209, and the 9th grade campus clinic’s phone number is 832-592-8208.
○ Please notify the clinic if you do not plan to pick up your child’s medication by 12:00 on May 22nd, and prefer for it to be discarded on the last day of school.
● If your child has a medical condition such as asthma, severe environmental or food allergies, diabetes, migraines, or seizures, please remember that doctor’s orders must be renewed each school year. If you need new forms for the 2026-27 school year, you can access them on the Health Services website at https://www.conroeisd.net/o/cisd/page/healthservices or your doctor is welcome to use their own form.
● If your child has a change in health over the summer, please be sure to note that on the online enrollment that you are asked to complete in July. One important item to update on there are any food allergies that your child has. That information is shared with the Child Nutrition department, and they will not sell your child any items that are currently listed as an allergy.
○ If your child previously had a food allergy that is no longer current, Child Nutrition will not remove it from their account unless a parent specifically requests its removal.
● Please schedule doctor’s appointments during the summer so that we can have a plan and medication (if needed) in place for the first day of school. Parents are welcome to check in medications to the clinic beginning on
schedule pick-up days at the end of the summer; lines are generally very long on the first day of school.
● If your student is participating in athletics or band over the summer and has a chronic medical condition, they will need to have their plan and any needed emergency medications turned in to the athletic trainers by the first day of practice. If they have orders to carry an Epi-pen, inhaler, or diabetic supplies, they will need to show the coach that they have them.
● If your child has a vaccine or new Conscientious Objector Exemption due over the summer, please be aware they will not be allowed to pick up their schedule, get a parking space, or start school in August without first submitting proof that the requirement has been completed. Notification letters have been mailed home.
● If your child has borrowed any clothing from the clinic this school year, we would appreciate it if you would wash any pants or shirts and return them. We have very few pairs of pants remaining.
We hope you and your family have a safe and healthy summer, and we look forward to seeing you in August!
SCHOOL NEWS
Join us in celebrating Michelle Rutherford on National Speech Language Pathologist Day, May 18, 2026! Congratulations, Michelle, on your retirement and thank you for your 26 years of service to Conroe ISD.
From The Library
All library books are/were due May 1
Please clear your library account of all fines for printing and lost books as soon as possible. Having unpaid library fees can block you from receiving parking spots next fall. You can find your library account (different than School Cash) in the Destiny Discover app on your SSO. It can be paid in the library with cash. If you need to pay online, please let the librarians know so we can add it to your School Cash Online. It will not show up automatically.
The library hours will be adjusted as follows:
May 4-8 - library closed at lunch and open after school
May 11-22 - library closed for lunch and after school
Mornings before school - library open as available depending on testing and construction preparation
Finals & Attendance
May Finals are fast approaching! Please be advised that in order to minimize disruption during testing, if your student needs an early release from school prior to 2:00p.m., please send a signed note with them in the morning, stating the check-out time and the reason for leaving. We will exchange that note with an early release pass.
We appreciate your efforts in planning ahead. If you have any questions, please contact the Attendance Office.
REGISTRAR:
For students not returning for the 2026-2027 school year, please contact Sidney Vance at svance@conroeisd.net for grades 10-12, and for 9th grade students, please contact Carolyn Czubinski at cczubinski@conroeisd.net. Detailed withdrawal procedures are available at the following link: https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/twhs-registration/withdrawals-transfers. Please select "Summer Movers" and complete the three required pages. These documents, along with a photo ID, can be emailed to the respective contacts (Sidney Vance for grades 10-12 and Carolyn Czubinski for 9th grade) or submitted in person at the front desk of your student's school.
To update your address, please email a copy of your utility bill (water, gas, or electric) or lease agreement (all pages signed and dated by all parties), along with a photo ID, to svance@conroeisd.net for grades 10-12 and cczubinski@conroeisd.net for 9th grade. Ensure your address is correct by checking the Home Access Center. If you do not have access to the Parent Portal, please email svance@conroeisd.net (for grades 10-12) or cczubinski@conroeisd.net (for 9th grade). Include the following information: Student ID, Student Name, and Student Grade.
Family Support Through The Welcome Center
We would like to inform you that the Welcome Center, led by Iytzia Cárdenas, has now been relocated to the Jett Center. However, she continues to visit our campus some days a week, mainly when she has scheduled appointments with families.
SMART TAG ID REPLACEMENT: If your student has lost their school ID, they may purchase a new one through School Cash Online. This item is available to all students under Smart Tag ID Replacement Fee.
SCHOOL CASH ONLINE: Please be sure to check your child's School Cash Online account frequently. The website is www.conroeisd.schoolcashonline.com. Fees are added throughout the year for various activities. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the fees charged to your child, please contact the classroom teacher or club sponsor. Failure to pay fees listed as "required" or "overdue" may result in a student not being permitted to participate in some extracurricular activities. If you need assistance logging in to School Cash Online or adding and viewing your child's account, please visit schoolcashonline.com/Home/Support and view the resources available to help.
DISTRICT NEWS
School Health Advisory Committee Application
Parents, teachers, counselors, nurses, and administrators are able to sign up to be on the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC). Please consider signing up to help guide our district and school health. Use the link below.
Join Conroe ISD in showing what it means to truly care. Together, we can support students and families across our community as they begin the new school year with confidence. Your donations will help provide school supplies, backpacks, and essential items ensuring that every student is prepared and ready to learn.
Donate here:
THE WOODLANDS HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR
May 15, 2026- May 22, 2026
Friday, May 15, 2026
Senior Finals G5 and G6, Senior Early release @ 11:20 am
Board Game Club 2:45 Rm 211
JROTC Hail and Farewell 4:00 Cafeteria
May Band Parent Preview Performance 6:30 pm
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Track State Meet @ The University of Texas at Austin
Theater Showcase 3:00 Auditorium
Monday, May 18, 2026
National Speech Language Pathologist's Day
Senior Picnic 11:45 Rob Fleming Park
Senior Awards Night 7:00 @ TWHS
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
G6 Exam, G8 Exam
Graduation Practice 8-10 am TWHS Gym
AV Awards Ceremony 5:00 LGI 1
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
R1 Exam, R2 Exam
Early Release 11:20 am
Mock Trial Team Meeting 2:45 Rm 211
Graduation: 7:30 PM Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion
(Graduates should arrive at 6:00 pm)
Graduation Highlanders! 11:00 pm Main Event
Thursday, May 21, 2026
G5 Exam, G7 Exam
Early Release 11:20 am
FCA Meeting 6:45 LGI 1
Friday, May 22, 2026
Last day of school for students
R3 Exam, R4 Exam
Early Release 11:20 am
The Conroe Independent School District (District) is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Active of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304; (936) 709-7752.
Phone: Main Campus (936) 709-1200 9th Grade Campus (832) 592-8200
Website: Main Campus http://twhs.conroeisd.net/ 9th Grade Campus https://twhs9.conroeisd.net/
Twitter: Main Campus @TWHSCISD 9th Grade Campus @TWHS9thCISD
