Warrior Nation

September 25, 2026

What a week it has been! From cowbells and feathers to glitter, dress-up days, and plenty of Warrior spirit, Homecoming Week has been full of fun...but we’re not done yet!

Homecoming Game tonight:
Join us at Gustafson Stadium at 7:30 p.m. as our Warriors take on the Taft Raiders. Come out, get loud, and help us fill the stands with Warrior pride!

Homecoming Dance tomorrow:
The celebration continues Saturday from 7–10 p.m. right here at Warren. Dance tickets are available for purchase until midnight tonight, September 25, so don’t wait! ID's are required to get in the dance!

As we wrap up the Homecoming festivities, we’re also heading into an important academic stretch. The end of the first nine weeks is Wednesday, October 8. This is a great time to check your child’s grades, talk with them about their progress, and make sure they are on track to finish the grading period strong. If your child is struggling in a class or needs additional support, please reach out to their teacher. We are always happy to partner with our families to help our students be successful.

Thank you for making this such a fun and memorable Homecoming Week! Let’s finish it strong, Warrior Nation!

Go Warriors!

Melissa Hurst
Principal, Earl Warren High School

We are approaching the end of the first nine weeks. At this time we will check the status of our students with Off Campus Lunch Stickers. If a student has failed a class or is over on absences, the privilege will be revoked and the sticker will be removed. ALL students will be required to reapply for the second semester.

⭐Any junior or senior who lost their ID with the Off Campus Lunch sticker must purchase

a new ID & purchase a new sticker⭐

WHS PTSA and The Warren AFJROTC programs are working together to hold a School Supply Drive for our amazing teachers and staff. We could use your help too. Please consider donating any school supplies to help support the learning in our classrooms! Anything helps! Thank you so much!

Go Warriors!

(There is a drop bin at the main entrance)

The Warrior Advisory Council is a representative group of students who work directly with campus leadership to provide honest feedback, identify opportunities for improvement, and help shape the culture and future of Warren High School.

Fill out the application below if your are interested. Applications are due Sept. 25.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ridTFIDIn52gBHZrm_0KhNUCKY5bSBz-rMiHIn6DEBE/preview

https://app.smore.com/n/1e9d0

Jumpstart our future by taking the ASVAB on Tuesday, October 6th, starting at 9am! This free, optional assessment is designed to help you uncover your strengths and explore diverse career paths with absolutely no military obligation.

The deadline to return the attached, signed letter is Tuesday, September 29th, but space is limited to the first 60 applicants, so don't wait! Testing location information will be emailed by Friday, October 2nd to the first 60 students who returned the signed permission form.

The wait is over, Picture Day portraits are now available to view and order online. Visit cady.com/pictureday to access your student's gallery, explore package options, and place an order.

We hope these photos help you celebrate and remember this school year.

CADY Photography will be back on campus September 30th to capture your underclassman's yearbook photo if they were missed last week!

Visit ​​cady.com/underclass to learn about ordering, pricing, and available options.

Seniors, book your Graduation Portraits in the CADY studio, or you may wait to sign up for the Senior RoadShows here on campus: Oct. 14th, Nov. 17th, & Dec. 9th, 2026 (more information to come)

To Book at the CADY Studio:

Booking Guides:

English: cady.com/seniorguide

Spanish: cady.com/seniorguide/spanish

Booking Tutorial Video:

https://vimeo.com/1092102775

Success in the classroom doesn't happen in isolation—it takes a dedicated community working together. 🤝

We are driven with purpose to provide NISD educators with the grants and resources needed to spark innovation. Whether you are an alumnus, a parent, or a local professional, your participation strengthens the entire district.

Be a driver of educational excellence. Support the NEF Annual Giving campaign today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025ongoingform/

Please take a moment to watch the following video to see Mr. Dixon from CCA receive grant money from your NEF donations.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GDFuUXblAUCawNsp1D69cuMWqNamktd0/view?usp=sharing

And the AWE award goes to.....

School starts promptly at 9:00 AM and ends at 4:20 PM. Please be sure your child arrives prior to 9:00 AM to avoid tardies and/or absences to class. The bell schedule is below for your reference. See below for important information about the state law regarding attendance.

Please note the attendance office will not call students out of class for pickup after 3:50 PM.

Student ID cards at the secondary level will be REQUIRED for safety purposes. High School students will be required to wear their ID and have it easily visible at all times while on campus. Warren/CCA ID cards are property of NISD and shall be presented upon request. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action. Students who receive 10 temporary IDs will be assigned ISS.

New WHS/CCA students will receive the first card issued free of charge. Additional ID cards will be available for a $5.00 fee. Students needing an ID can come by the Admin Office, A105, before or after school to obtain a school ID.

⭐Any junior or senior who lost their ID with the Off Campus Lunch sticker must

purchase a new ID & purchase a new sticker⭐

IDs are required to enter any building & doors are locked throughout the day.

Only Juniors/Seniors who are eligible for off-campus lunch must have the appropriate sticker displayed on their student ID and present to school personnel prior to leaving campus. Temporary ID's will NOT be accepted for off-campus lunch.

In compliance with state law (HB 1481), the use of personal communication devices by students is not allowed at any NISD campus during the school day, from the first official bell to the last official bell to include passing periods and lunch periods. Personal communication devices include cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, tablets, or any other similar electronic items. If students choose to bring these items to campus, they will be required to comply with campus specific storage procedures: Devices of this nature should be powered off and placed into student backpacks and kept in a designated location in each classroom. Students without a backpack will be required to place their device(s) into an identified storage container in the classroom. Students in violation of this State law and district policy will be subject to progressive disciplinary consequences, to include confiscation of the device. Confiscated items will be released to the student's parent/guardian. NOTICE OF LIABILITY: Northside ISD is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of any personal communication devices brought onto campus or stored under these guidelines. Students choose to bring these items to school at their own risk.

All students are issued a district Chromebook. Chromebooks should be used for academic purposes only. Students are not permitted to use the Chromebook to search or distribute inappropriate content. Chats and emails should only be sent to further one’s pursuit of academic success. Students are not permitted to spam groups, NISD organizations, or peers with non-essential information using NISD technology devices. Violators are subject to consequences, including confiscation of the property. If the use of the device during non-instructional time causes a disruption or is used for any purpose deemed inappropriate by the Administration, disciplinary action will be taken. The Bark Alert System monitors all student communication through NISD technology devices. If the use of the device during non-instructional time causes a disruption or is used for any purpose deemed inappropriate by the administration disciplinary action will be taken. Examples of inappropriate use include but are not limited to taking pictures, recordings, using the device as a speaker system to play music, etc. Students who continue to violate this or the PED’s policy will be subject to escalating consequences.

Only Juniors and Seniors are eligible to park on campus and student vehicles must have a parking permit. To be issued a valid parking permit students will need the following: a valid driver's license, proof of insurance as a covered driver on the vehicle, completion of the vehicle information sheet, along with a $20 fee. Students must also only park in designated student parking locations. Tickets, booting, and towing may occur.

Parking at Wal-Mart is not allowed and could result in your vehicle being towed at owners expense.

If parking in the surrounding neighborhoods please be courteous and follow all city laws. Do not block driveways, fire hydrants, trash cans, mailboxes, handicap ramps, or other areas that would cause an obstruction. SAPD will ticket/tow!

Students are assigned 1 lunch period and must only attend their assigned designated lunch period. Students in grades 9th & 10th are to remain on campus at all times, unless signed out by a parent/guardian.

Off-Campus lunch

Only students who are classified Juniors and Seniors are eligible to go off-campus for lunch. These students must fill out an off-campus lunch form and be granted an off-campus lunch sticker that must be displayed on their ID. Students will only be able to receive this sticker if they have met the requirements on the off-campus application. This privilege can be revoked at any time if the student goes over their allowable attendance or due to behavioral concerns.

⭐Current eligible students will have an eligibility check every 9 weeks. ALL juniors and seniors must reapply for the second semester⭐

Deliveries to the Campus

As per NISD policy, deliveries of any kind to the campus are not permitted and will not be accepted. This includes food deliveries. No refunds will be given, as deliveries will not be accepted.

Starting this year, Senior students who are looking to have an off-block period MUST have earned a CCMR point prior to being allowed to have an off-block period.

Also, starting this year, Juniors and Seniors who are wishing to have off-campus lunch MUST be on track to achieve CCMR by being enrolled in a course that earns CCMR status and taking the correlating exam (if applicable) and/or on track to complete a CTE pathway and correlating Industry-Based-Certification.

A campus and district initiative is for all students to be CCMR ready when they graduate high school. Their are many ways for students to earn their CCMR point and be considered CCMR ready.

A student can earn their CCMR by:

• Successfully attaining the required score on the TSIA 2 exam
• Earning a 3 or higher on a College Board AP Exam
• Earning the qualifying number of Dual Credit hours
• Qualifying for 3 or more On Ramps Credit hours
• Being a CTE Program of Study Completer and earning the aligned Industry Based Certification (IBC)
• Enlisting in the Military after graduation

We ask that you and your child review the attached documents regarding CCMR.

Safety is our number one priority. Students will be trained on campus safety and security within the first weeks of school. Please visit the NISD Safety page for detailed information and how you can contribute to the overall safety of our district and school.

NISD has a 24/7 anonymous tip line where parents or students can report any threats or concerns. SAFELINE: call/text 210-397-7233 or email safe@nisd.net. District staff and NISD police take all reports seriously and investigate thoroughly.

We love seeing our parents and community at all of our athletic events. We want to remind spectators to cheer on our students and teams in a positive way. We also want to remind everyone that Texas Senate Bill 2929, which was passed during the summer of 2025, added a new provision that allows officials to remove a spectator without any previous verbal warning.

All varsity football and volleyball tickets can be purchased online using this link: https://nisd.net/athletics/high-school-tickets.

Click here to watch KENS 5 Highlight Devin Magallanez for Football Play of the Week.

Athletes and parents, attached you will find this year's eligibility calendar.

• J3 Company continues making progress on the Military Drive project! Here is the latest construction and traffic update for the area.

  Traffic & Safety Updates

  • Subdivision Entrances: Terraces at the Reserve access - Single lane closure at each entrance to the subdivision continues; Richland Hills is Entrance Only - Sequoia Height is Exit Only - PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS!
  • Military Drive: Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times throughout construction.
  • Pedestrian Access: North sidewalks along Military Drive remain closed. South sidewalk remains open. Clear pedestrian detours are marked. North sidewalks along Military Drive remain closed. Clear pedestrian detours are marked.

  What we are doing:

  • Crews will also continue working on the north side of Military Drive, moving from Richland Hills toward Warren High School. Expect ongoing street grading, paving, and sidewalk concrete work in this area. This phase of the project is anticipated to wrap up by the end of September.
  • Contractor is continuing the installation of the new underground drainage system along Military Drive, starting at Sequoia Height and moving west toward Warren High School and Hunt Lane. This drainage work is expected to be completed in early September 2026.