Wylie Weekly

Hope Willis has done it again! She is the 2-time 5A Girls Singles State Champion!

The Wylie Varsity tennis team had 3 events and 5 players qualify for the U.I.L. State Tennis tournament. Hope Willis brought home her third Regional Title and back to back Girls' Singles Championships. James McCall and Witten Sides finished 2nd in Boys' Doubles. Arabella Dlugiewicz and Mia Amor Martinez finished 3rd in Girls' Doubles.

Wylie softball swept El Paso Del Valle last weekend 5-2 and 5-0 to win the series! Regional Semifinals, here we come! The Lady Bulldogs will take on Joshua in Graham on Friday and Saturday. Good luck, Lady Bulldogs!

Bulldog baseball beats Coronado 7-0 and 6-2 to sweep the series and move into the Area playoffs!! They will take on El Paso Burgess in Wink on Friday and Saturday. Good luck, Bulldogs!

The Bulldogs, with a new lineup, ran a 1:28.3 in the preliminaries to qualify for the final. That time cleanly broke the school record of 1:29.47.

The foursome of Adrian Gurado-Velez, Max Thornton, Jett Wilson and Liam Chapman lowered that time to 1:27.08 in the final to take third place behind Denton High (1:25.27) and Amarillo High (1:26.36).

Wylie had an outstanding showing at the Region I-5A UIL Academics Meet in Lubbock, with 12 students advancing to the State Meet in May. Briana Allen, Alex Burkhart, Joshua Corrigan, and Canyon South each earned first place in their respective events. Wylie finished as the Runner-Up Sweepstakes Champion, placing 2nd out of 57 schools in Region I.

Some of our Bulldog artists earned the chance to attend State VASE which occured last weekend in San Marcos. Caitlin Farr, Morgan Dean, Malia Gentry, Addie Fuqua, Zoey Romero, Dez Benavides, Nehemiah Turner and Sarah Trevino were among the top 2,154 best student artist in the entire state of Texas.

To be at State is a honor in itself and often humbling in the presence of such talent. But we took it one step further this year and one of our students brought home a GOLD SEAL! Junior, Caitlin Farr, earned a Gold Seal at State VASE for her welded artwork titled Metal Mustang! 34,ooo works of art were entered into VASE.

Of those, only 2,154 were picked to go to State Vase and of that number, only 151 made a Gold Seal. That makes her the top 7% in the entire state of Texas!

We think that all of our students are amazing but the accolade doesn't hurt! We are doing great things here in the Bulldog Nation! Congratulations to all our student artists and their amazing achievements!

The Boys Golf Team finished 8th in Class 5A State Golf Championships played at Legacy Hills GC in Georgetown. They completed their year with 3 tournament victories, the District Championship and Regional Runnerup. Team members are Jack Cole, Reece Templeton, Jack Curington, Jack Steadman and Adrian Belli. Congratulations on a great year!

Alex Burkhart and Stefani Janezich will be representing Wylie this summer at Texas Boys and Girls State. This is a prestigious leadership program with students from all across the state of Texas. We know that each of these students will represent Wylie well and learn valuable skills for their future!

REGIONAL CHAMPS! In a resounding win over all the other 5A schools at the Region 1 UIL Academic Meet in Lubbock, your Wylie Bulldog Literary Criticism team captured the gold and picked up a ticket to the state competition in May. Team members are Arabella Dlugiewicz (three-time state qualifier; defending state silver medalist), Briana Allen (posted the top score in the state from the regional level of competition), Keltie Templin (two-year team member and 5th place medalist at regionals), and Berkley Bailey (first-year team member). The team posted a team score of 253/300. The school posting the closest score to Wylie's in 5A from across the state was Whitehouse who posted a 236.

The WHS Growl staff for 2024-2025 was recently recognized for last year's yearbook by Walsworth Publishing. Their recognition specifically awarded their theme development and modular design for student quotes with images of their work appearing in the Possibilities publication, a recognition for the top 10% of yearbooks published by Walsworth globally. Staff members photographed above include Izzy Edwards, Jessica Livingston, Ashling Fredericks, Presley Scott, Campbell Kleinschmidt, and Hopelyn Chavez. Editors for the 2024-2025 Growl yearbook were Allison McCall and Katy Standridge, graduates from the class of 2025.

The Wylie FFA Cotton judging team recently competed at the Area FFA Cotton Contest in Ballinger on April 9. The team consisting of Shaylee Meador, Leighton Phillips, Brayden Smith and Allie Stone placed 3rd which allowed them to qualify for the State Cotton contest at Texas Tech University this weekend, May 2. Brayden Smith tied for overall high individual of the area contest. Good luck to these students competing this weekend at the State Contest.

Sarah Martinez, Mille Modi, Kide Modi, Grace Groban, Alexa Jones, Annalise Loudermilk, Reese Cave, Taylor Gardner, Tezhra Baldovi, Eva Surratt, Hailey Parnell, Charlee Pirrung, and Mia Barajas competed at the Regional Track Meet held at Lowrey Field in Lubbock on May 1st & 2nd!

Principles of Education students observed teachers and students at the East Elementary.

Honors & AP Spanish students traveled to Albany, TX's Old Jail Art Center to witness art across the ages—from Pre-Columbian treasures to modern creations. The museum tour set the stage for their year's grand finale: mastering the art of Valdivian "trompos." These spinning tops, played for thousands of years, proved that sometimes the most engaging competitions come from the simplest traditions.

The PDC website closes on Friday, May 15th! Our spring cleaning sale is still happening, so don't miss out on your chance for some cheaper merch!

WHS Spanish I students made sense of Google Maps in Spanish.

Come support our choirs at the final concert of the year, and help us raise money for one of our own.

You can find the WHS Spring Semester Exam Schedule and Exam Exemption criteria linked below.

Want to travel to Costa Rica?

Join us for the Wylie Girls Summer Basketball Camp June 1-3 at Wylie East Junior High for the first camp of the summer! Open to all girls in 1st-9th grade, this camp is designed for players of all skill levels—no experience needed! Athletes will develop their game through fundamentals, skill instruction, lessons, and live game experience in a fun and encouraging environment. Session 1 (1st-5th Grade) will run from 9:00-11:30 a.m., and Session 2 (6th-9th Grade) will run from 12:00-3:00 p.m. The cost is $75 per athlete (cash, check, or Venmo), and every camper will receive a basketball camp t-shirt and a basketball. Come learn new skills, build confidence, and be part of the excitement with Wylie Girls Basketball this summer! Register HERE!

WHS students should join their grade level Google Classroom. We will post announcements, links, and other important information there.

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Be sure to review the AP testing calendar.

The Abilene Hunger Coalition is looking for individuals to assist the Highland Food Pantry.

​Do you have a guardian or loved one deployed or preparing to deploy? We know this can be a challenging time and we want to support you! Starting in April, the Month of the Military Child, our MFLC will be launching R.E.D. (Remember Everyone Deployed) groups. This will be a time to connect and support one another. If you're interested in learning more, please sign up with Ms. Davida, our Military Family Life Counselor, in the LRC. This group will be open to those with loved ones currently or previously deployed.

Hendrick Medical Center is taking applications for Junior Volunteers. Scan the QR code to apply.

🎖️ Military Academy

If you are eyeing a Service Academy, your "senior year" starts now. To stay in the running, you need to be proactive:

Pre-Applications: Begin completing your pre-candidate questionnaires and pre-applications immediately.

The Nomination: You cannot attend an academy without a nomination. Familiarize yourself with the specific deadlines for your U.S. Representative and Senators today.

Testing: Schedule your SAT/ACT. These scores are mandatory for both the nomination process and the academy application.

Fitness: Start training for the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA). Review the requirements early so you aren't surprised by the intensity in the fall.

🎓 College Pathway

For those targeting UT-Austin, Texas A&M, or other competitive universities, the goal is to beat the August rush.

Account Setup: Applications often open before your senior year starts. Set up your Common App or MyTexasFuture/ApplyTX accounts now.

The "Ask": Email your recommendation requests to teachers or mentors. Include a resume or a "Brag Sheet" highlighting your goals, sports, clubs, and volunteering to help them write a more detailed letter.

The Essay: Start drafting your college essay now. It is the most time-consuming part of the app—get it out of the way so it doesn't get in the way of your summer fun!

Stay Professional: Ensure you have a professional personal email address (e.g., firstname.lastname@email.com) for all university correspondence and portal application setup.

🛠️ The Workforce Pathway

Heading straight into a career? Your "application season" is all about building your professional brand.

LinkedIn & Networking: Create a LinkedIn profile to "own" your Google search results. Follow local companies to see what skills they are hiring for.

Certifications: Check if your senior year CTE (Career and Technical Education) courses offer certifications in fields like HVAC, Welding, or IT.

🌱 Spring Cleaning 🌸

📱 Social Media: Your Digital Resume

- Audit your social media. If you wouldn't show a post to a future boss or admissions of your future university, delete it. Privacy is a myth; screenshots are forever.

Texas State Technical College will be hosting a series of Career Discovery Camps in partnership with StartUp High, led by Scott Kelly. These camps are designed to give high school students hands-on exposure to career pathways through interactive activities, visits to local businesses, and career-focused exploration. Participation is at no cost to students.

Summer 2026 Camp Dates & Locations

Sweetwater Campus

June 23–25, 2026 – Mini Medical Camp

July 14–16, 2026 – Career Discovery Camp

The camps focus on early career awareness, workforce exposure, and helping students connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities. We would appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with appropriate contacts across your districts.

Scott Kelly (skelly@startuphigh.com) will serve as the primary point of contact for schools regarding student participation, logistics, and program details, and he will follow up directly with interested partners.

The Abilene Rotary Clubs upcoming leadership opportunity for students: the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Camp for Summer 2026.

Program Snapshot

What: An intensive leadership development program created by Rotary International in 1971 for young leaders.

When: June 25–28, 2026

Where: Texas Woman’s University – Denton, TX Who Is Eligible? Students who will be high school juniors or seniors in Fall 2026 (ages 16–18).

Cost: No cost to the student. A local Abilene Rotary Club fully funds the $450 sponsorship of selected students.

Hey Bulldogs! If your parent or guardian is currently serving in the military, stop by the MFLC table at lunch every Wednesday to say hi to Ms. Davida, our Military Family Life Counselor. You can learn about a free and confidential program for military-connected students.

This week we’re hoping to see freshmen, but students from all grades are welcome to stop by and check it out!

Texas Tech University Health Science Center is offering virtual mental health presentations for parents. See information below.

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Have you caught a student or a WHS staff member "Being a Bulldog"? We want to hear about it!

What is being a Bulldog? The American Kennel Club describes a Bulldog as kind but courageous, full of tenacity, friendly, and loyal companions. It is fitting that we are the Wylie Bulldogs because those are the qualities we strive for our campus to exude.

We believe that it is important to recognize those that are examples of kindness, friendliness, loyalty, and courage. Students and staff members can be nominated by students, staff, and community members. It is the hope of WHS that Bulldogs will inspire other Bulldogs to continue to show these characteristics. Nominate someone here!

Check out WHS's school newspaper, The Wylie Paw Print! Read the articles written by students with the latest news from Wylie High. Watch videos, participate in polls, read about breaking news, and keep up with sports scores! Follow The Wylie Paw Print on Instagram (@wyliepawprint) and find the newspaper on the Wylie Bulldogs app.

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Wylie ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Tommy Vaughn at tvaughn@wyliebulldogs.org or 325-692-4353, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator at Shauni Vaughn, svaughn@wyliebulldogs.org or 325-437-2370.

Further nondiscrimination information can be found at Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs.

Wylie ISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Coordinador del Título IX, Tommy Vaughn en tvaughn@wyliebulldogs.org o 325-692-4353, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504 en Shauni Vaughn, svaughn@wyliebulldogs.org o 325-437-2370.

Puede encontrar más información sobre no discriminación en Notificación de no discriminación en programas de educación técnica y profesional.

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