August 23, 2026
August 23, 2026
Wilkerson Admin Team
Connie Horton, Principal
Lacey Steinke, 5th Grade AP
Valeria Limas, 5th Grade Counselor
Kevin Stahlecker, 6th Grade AP
Shawn Ceppi, 6th Grade Counselor
Campus News
Wilkerson Intermediate Families,
We are looking forward to another great week at Wilkerson. Our students are doing a great job of making good choices and doing great things. We are excited about helping them grow throughout this school year.
On Friday, all Wilkerson students in attendance viewed the video linked below. The purpose of the video is to share The Wilkerson Way, a little bit about The Texas Standard, clarification on some behaviors for which we have zero tolerance, and the meaning of our daily affirmations. It is linked below for you to view.
The K-12 student handbook for the 2026-2027 school year is now available on the CISD Website and is linked below. Included is the updated E-bike policy on page 24 in the "Student Personal Transportation to and from campus" section.
Grades K-12 Student Handbook 2026-2027
See Dr. Vinson's Message: Starting Strong: Safety, Behavior and Expectations for the New School Year attached as a pdf below.
This week we start MAP testing. The MAP test data provides teachers with a student's academic strengths and areas of improvement for each content area that is tested (Math, RLA, and Science). The Beginning of Year MAP tests give us a baseline from which to start. The information we gain for the MAP assessments is used to guide future instruction. Through targeted intervention and instructional strategies we can address academic gaps and provide opportunities for continued growth in areas of strength.
MAP Test Schedule: MAP testing takes place during their regular class time.
- Monday, August 24: 5th Math
- Tuesday, August 25: 5th ELA English
- Wednesday, August 26: 6th ELA English
- Thursday, August 27: 5th Science
- Friday, August 28: 6th Science
- Wednesday, September 2: 6th Math
- Thursday, September 3: 5th and 6th ELA Spanish
Car Line News
Thank you for your patience as we attempted a new car line procedure. We have determined that until we can provide a visual for our students with their name and car number, this process will not work. On Friday I felt your frustration (and honestly my frustration) and knew a change was needed.
Starting tomorrow the car line will go back to our previous process. I have outlined it below for your convenience.
Car Line
- Once the car riders are settled and quiet inside, we will start calling names.
- Each student's name will be called twice.
- The students will come out to the porch to meet their car.
- Once your child has loaded, please exit the car line to the left so that other cars can move up.
- If space opens in front of you, please move up so that other cars can enter the horseshoe.
- Your child will be instructed to walk up to meet you. Please do not stop if there is space in front of you.
Starting the week of August 31 the first 10 spots will be reserved for the Fast Pass silent auction winners. All other cars will wait at the start of the front porch leaving room for all Fast Pass winners to park.
"Today you are You, this is truer than true. There is no one alive who is more Youer than You"
-Dr. Seuss
Have a great week, Wildcats!
Better Together!
Connie Horton
Principal
Wilkerson Intermediate School
Student and Family Resource Page
Our goal for sharing info via the newsletter each week is to make it as relevant and concise as possible. For that reason, we will be moving many of the things we share to a permanent home on the Student and Family Resources Page on the School Website. Please visit for an archive of the newsletters and all of the calendars, schedules, and campus info we've previously shared.
The rest of our website is undergoing updates to include our new staff members and LC teams. Those updates will be completed this week.
Family Needs Assessment
Library News
Library Notifications
Conroe ISD Library Services has enabled checkout notifications, so you know the title of the books your student checked out. These notifications will be sent on days when your student checks out a book from the school library and will only be sent for the initial checkout. Daily notifications will no longer occur for the entire time a book is checked out to a student. State law and board policy do not allow an opt-out option for these notifications. If you have a question or concern about your student’s reading material, please contact your campus librarian.
The Destiny Library Catalog has been updated with the following message as per Local Policy EFB.
Library materials may include objectionable materials. If you would like to restrict access to specific library materials, please complete the Library Access Form.
More information can be found at Conroe ISD Library Services.
Dress Code Accountability
We believe that there is a standard of dress that should be maintained in an academic setting. Just like adults have dress expectations for their workplace, Conroe ISD has expectations for the learning environment. Therefore, students who are out of dress code will be sent to the front office to call home for a change of clothes. If the student continues to wear clothing that does not align with the CISD dress code, they will receive lunch detention. Repeated incidents could result in a referral with disciplinary consequences.
The dress code information below comes directly from the Conroe ISD Student Handbook.
K-6 Dress Code Expectations (page 22 of the Student Handbook)
The District prohibits pictures, emblems, or writings on clothing that are any of the following: lewd, violent, suggestive, offensive, vulgar or obscene, or advertise or depict tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any other substance prohibited under FNCF (LEGAL). Haltertops, muscle shirts, and spaghetti-straps tops are not permitted unless covered by another shirt. Midriff shirts, or shirts exposing the midsection of the body, are not permitted. Makeup/cosmetics may not be worn or applied at school. Hair and hairstyle cannot create a distraction. Students must ensure that all undergarments are covered. Students who choose to wear shorts to school must wear them at fingertip length when the student rests his/her arms at his/her side. Flip flops, slippers, or backless shoes may not be worn during P.E. classes. Shorts may be worn under dresses. Dresses and skirts should be appropriate length (fingertip) and tights should accompany shorter dresses, skirts or shorts. If students wear leggings, the shirt must cover their backside. If wearing jeans with rips/holes, please ensure the holes are knee-level and below. Students may not wear costumes or costume pieces to school, unless pre-approved by a teacher for a specific project. Students may not wear clothes that cause a distraction. Nothing in this section shall be construed as a ban on a protected hairstyle or a necessary accommodation as determined by a student’s ARD or Section 504 committee.
Calendar and Schedules
Student Meals
Student Meal Benefits
If your child is currently a part of the Free and Reduced Meal Program, and you have not applied for the program this year, you will need to apply soon so that your child continues to receive the meal benefit. Students who do not apply for the program for the 2026-2027 school year will lose benefits in September. If you need assistance applying for the program please contact the school so that we can assist you. Apply HERE
Lunch Visits
Lunch with your child open in September. The link to register for Lunch with your child will be shared in the weekly wildcat when the time comes. Only adults who are on your child's contact list can have lunch with your child. If there are any special visitors, they should be accompanied by someone who is listed as a contact.
- All adults must check in at the front office. Please have your ID ready when you arrive.
- There will be a special area for parents and students to eat together.
- Only your child will be allowed to eat with you.
- Please adhere to our school dress code.
