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Weiss High School earned an overall "A" rating from the Texas Education Agency. The campus also earned distinctions in two categories: Academic Achievement in Social Studies, and Top 25: Comparative Closing the gaps. This achievement is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of the students, teachers, staff, and families. Keep up the great work. Go Pack Go!

Sunday, September 27th

Monday, September 28th

Tuesday, September 29th

Volleyball vs CHS away V-6:30pm, JV-5:30pm, Flex-5:30p, 9B-5:30pm

BPA Spirit Night at Canes (See Flyer under Fundraisers)

WHS Dance Spirit Night at Tumble 22 (See Flyer under Fundraisers)

TSIA2 Testing

Wednesday, September 30th

JV & Freshman Football BYE Week

TSIA2 Testing

CAAC Meeting 4:30pm

Thursday, October 1st

Varsity Football BYE Week

Golf vs. Bastrop HS away @ ColoVista Course JV Boys/Girls

Friday, October 2nd

Volleyball vs. HHS Home V-5:30pm, JV-6:30pm, Flex-6:30pm

Saturday, October 3rd

Cross Country - GT/EV XC Invitational @ East View HS 7am

HOWL-O-WEEN FESTIVAL 5PM-8:30PM

Parents,

If you need to contact your student's grade level principal, here are their names and the grade level they oversee. Their email address is firstname.lastname@pfisd.net. They are your first point of contact.

We will have a trick or treat hallway for kids to trick or treat. We are asking if parents would be willing to donate candy to the school for this fun event. Please drop off at the front office labeled Howl-O-Ween Fest or Vanessa Antu no later than Wednesday, September 30th. We greatly appreciate your support.

We will be hosting our first CAAC Meeting of the year. It will be at 4:30pm.

Parents and Students, we have started Phase 2 of the HB 1481 No Electronic Devices on Tuesday, September 8th. Below is the link to the guidelines. We have been confiscating any cell phones, head phones and air pods that are out and visible, which means parents will need to pick up the devices.

Parents, please have a talk with your students about the House Bill and the consequences that are in place.

https://www.pfisd.net/parents/hb-1481-cell-phone-guidelines

We do dress code our students.

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1720712279/pfisdnet/ktx4qzvihhlxdsr4xmks/2023-24_Dress_Code.pdf

Parents and Students, starting Monday, August 24th, if a student does NOT have their ID and has to get a temporary ID, the student will receive a detention.

Safety and Security is our number one priority at Weiss High School. To help ensure that students on our campus are Weiss High School students, students must:

• Wear their school issued ID on a lanyard around their neck and it must be fully visible while on campus or while at any other PFISD property during normal school hours.

• Students will be issued one free ID and one free lanyard at the beginning of the school year or on the first day of enrollment.

• Replacement ID’s can be purchased at both B POD and D POD circulation desk for $5. Replacement Lanyards will be $1.

• Failure to wear a school issued ID will result in After-School detention. Purchase of an ID on the same day will remove the detention.

• Parents will be contacted and asked to bring student IDs to campus if they are left at home.

Warnings were given out this week for those cars that did not have a parking permit. Last years permit does NOT count. Students have to purchase a new parking permit each year. Starting next week, we will be giving citations out for those that do not have a parking permit. If a student receives a citation they have until September 25th to purchase a parking permit instead of paying the $25 fee. After the 25th, if they receive a 2nd ticket then they will have to pay the ticket of $25 and purchase a parking permit for $20.

2026-2027

Student Parking Permit Protocol

1. Complete the Student Parking Permit Agreement with all requested information and signatures.

2. Include a photo-copy of the following with your completed agreement:

a. A valid driver’s license

b. Proof of insurance

3. $20.00 permit fee must be included. Make checks payable to Weiss High School. You can also pay by cash or credit card.

4. Turn in all documents at DPOD downstairs at lunch and before school.

5. Warnings will be issued for non-permitted vehicles starting September 2nd.

6. Citations will be issued for non-permitted vehicles and vehicles parked in Faculty Parking starting September 14th

Please read the permit agreement completely before turning in your paperwork. By obtaining a parking permit, you agree to all terms and understand that parking on campus is a privilege that can be revoked.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-53o8YUqZ9byILBgR-QtNc1mYcvP1fV-TXovzdPl4-tTsnw/viewform

Parents and guardians, this one's for you!

Join us for a FREE virtual conversation on Anger Management: A Guide for Parents to Support Their Children, hosted by TCHATT through Dell Medical School.

We’ll talk about understanding anger in children and teens, strategies for emotional regulation, handling conflict, improving communication, and recognizing when additional support may be needed.

Wednesday, September 30, 7:00 PM
Google Meet: meet.google.com/kr-moyd-fzr

Bring your questions and join us from the comfort of home. Supporting our students starts with giving families tools, resources, and a space to ask questions.

Don't miss important updates throughout the school year! Follow @WeissHSCounseling on Instagram to stay up to date on important deadlines, scholarship opportunities, college and career information, counseling resources, upcoming events, and the latest news from the Counseling Department.

You'll also find celebrations of our students' accomplishments, campus happenings, and other exciting moments that make Weiss such a special place.

Follow us on Instagram: @WeissHSCounseling

Dear Weiss High School Families and Staff Members,

We are excited to announce the newly restructured and official Weiss High School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). As our students navigate these crucial high school years, our mission is to foster a strong school community by supporting and providing vital resources for our teachers and staff members.

High school moves fast and your voice matters. Whether you volunteer your time, share your expertise, or pay the $5 membership fee. We need you to help shape this organization from the ground up.

Sincerely,

Jigna Bhakta - President

Shital Patel - Vice President

Contact : WeissWolfPackPTO@gmail.com

Hello everyone!

I'm reaching out on behalf of the Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce as we gear up for the 2026 Pflugerville EXPO — our Business Expo & Pfamily Pfestival — happening Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM.

We're looking for volunteers to help before, during, and after the event, and I immediately thought of your students. If you have any students who need service or volunteer hours (for NHS, scholarship applications, or just to give back), this is an easy, fun way to earn them while seeing local businesses in action.

Volunteers can help with things like:
- Event setup
- Parking assistance
- Helping vendors move items to their booths before the event
- Breakdown after the event
- Helping vendors load out afterward

Shifts run in windows across the day (roughly 8 AM–3 PM), so students can pick a time that fits their schedule.

Would you be willing to share this with your students — through a newsletter blurb, a flyer on your board, or however works best on your end? Here's the sign-up link:

https://forms.gle/tN2ZAkvLxSa287Ti8

I've attached a flyer as well if that's easier to post or forward. Thank you for considering this — we'd love to have your students be part of it!

Warmly,
Melissa Isaac
Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce Volunteer

If a student has been absent, please send all notes doctors or parent notes to Wolfpackattendance@pfisd.net.

Dear PfISD Families,

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, Pflugerville ISD is reinstating parent-documented absences. This means that, for a defined set of reasons, a parent or guardian note will once again be accepted to excuse your student’s absence, without requiring a doctor’s note for every occurrence.

We know families have been asking for this, and we want you to understand exactly how it works so there are no surprises.

What a Parent Note Can Excuse

• You may submit a note to excuse up to five school days per semester, per student, for:
• Your student’s illness, injury, or health-related condition
• A medical, dental, or behavioral health appointment
• The serious illness, hospitalization, or death of an immediate family member

There is no change to excused absences related to certain religious, military, or legal proceedings, college visits, and driver’s license appointments, and those don’t count against your five days. Please see the Student Handbook for details.

What a Parent Note Cannot Excuse

To keep this policy fair and consistent for every family, a parent note cannot be used for:

• Family vacations or trips
• Personal errands that could be scheduled outside school hours
• Oversleeping, missed rides, or traffic
• Work, babysitting, or non-District activities

How to Submit a Note

Send your note to your campus attendance office within three school days of your student returning to school. Notes can be submitted in writing, emailed (this is the best way for tracking) or submitted through the method your campus provides. Each note should include:

• Your student’s full name and student ID
• The date(s) of the absence
• The specific reason for the absence
• Your name, signature (or electronic submission), and a phone number where the campus can reach you

Good to Know

• A parent note is reviewed, not automatically approved. Your campus will confirm the reason meets District guidelines.
• After five parent-documented days in a semester, a note from a licensed health-care provider will be required for future illness-related absences.
• This is separate from absences the District is already required by law to excuse (such as certain religious, military, or legal proceedings), those don’t count against your five days.
• A maximum of 5 days per semester may be excused using a parent note.

Why This Matters

Regular attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success, and we want every absence, excused or not, to come with the support your student needs to catch up. Reinstating parent notes gives families more flexibility while keeping our attendance standards clear and consistent.

If you have questions about this policy or a specific absence, please contact your campus attendance office or the Office of Student Affairs.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep every PfISD student in school and on track.

In the event that your student needs to leave campus, a parent or guardian who is designated on the student's skyward account may come to campus to sign the student out.

Parents/guardians have the option to drop off a note at the front office that indicates what time, that same school day, that the student needs to leave campus. Parents/guardians will need to be prepared to present identification at that time.

An email or phone call to the attendance specialist or front office staff requesting that a student be permitted to leave campus will not suffice.

Please be aware that a note to leave campus cannot be used in lieu of documentation regarding absences.

We appreciate your help adhering to these safety and security measures as we continue to make improvements to our campus processes.

Parents, as a reminder that we do not allow students to be checked out after 3:45pm due to the interruption of class while the teachers are trying to wrap up their lessons.

Hi there Class of 2027 and families!

Seniors!

So many of you have already completed several applications via Common App or Apply TX! I am so proud of the hard work you are putting into making your university applications exceptional! I am honored to read and review your essays! You each bring a bright light to my day and bring Pride to the Wolf Pack!

Here are a few reminders:

Transcripts:

9/8: Updated Transcripts are uploaded in Schoolinks! View your updated transcripts following this pathway: Schoolinks\Student\Record Request\download Unofficial Transcript

College Applications:

9/21-9/25: Application Workshop Week 2: Mrs. Honey and Mr. Shaw will be working with seniors to ensure they have met the graduation requirement of completing at least 1 university application, by Oct. 1. Our goal is to have 100% by Oct. 1 so that those of you who are wanting to take advantage of the ApplyTX Free application week: Oct.12th-16th.

9/30: Recommended submission date for TAMU, UT, and TAMU

Make sure you have checked your university portals for updates, additional steps (STARS (self-reported transcript, Rank Letters,Letters of Recommendation.

Reminder: If you apply through ApplyTX you MUST add your application to Schoolinks Here is the pathway: Schoolinks\College\College Application\"Add Application"(blue button)

TSI Testing:

9/29-10/2: Students needing TSIA Math, ELA, and/or Essay will take the exam during these dates. Students should prepare using the Pre-Assessment Activity on Accuplacer. Or you can view the numerous links on Weiss College and Career Webpage listed below.

College & Career Fairs:

9/22: Christian College Fair @ Hill Country Christian School of Austin 9:30-11:30am

9/24: College & Career Fair at Cedar Ridge HS 6-8pm

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

10/2-10/8: Mrs. Honey will push in to GOV/ECON classes to assist with details information on how to complete the FAFSA/TASFA and explain financial aid

Need to Make Up Hours?

Howl-O-Ween Festival @ WHS 5-8:30 October 3rd.

CCC before school 8-9am

10/28: ASVAB: Military Testing

Set up an Appointment with Mrs. Honey (Check daily...Availability opens in two week increments)

College Visits: SENIORS can take up to two College Visits and have the attendance excused if you complete the college visit form. Forms are available in the CCC!

Haley Honey, M.Ed

College and Career Advisor

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)

Accommodations for College Board Exams (SAT, PSAT, AP Testing)

Submit Requests Early

Because the approval process can take up to seven weeks, it’s best to start well before the test date. Keep in mind:

• Parents can request accommodations by following the information found at this link: Requesting Without Going Through the School

• SSD cannot review the request until all required documentation is received.

• If additional documentation is required—or if a request is resubmitted—approval can take an additional seven weeks.

• If you miss a deadline, accommodations might not be approved or in place on test day.

If you are interested in helping out at Weiss High School and getting paid, please consider being a crossing guard. If you are interested please contact William Sternenberg at william.sternenberg@pfisd.net.

Parents, in an effort to help with the congestion in the student parking lot, we are asking that in the afternoons, if you are picking up a student that you now pick up in the front of the school. We would like to minimize the cars in the student parking lot to just student drivers.

Thank you for your help while we work out more logistics in making the student parking lot safer for our students.

Weiss HS is doing a fundraiser for the campus. You can send a Birthday Wish to your student or a Graduation Shout Out to your senior to go on the our Marque.

Birthday Wishes are $20 for 24hrs. Here is the link to fill out a google form to sign up. Please reserve at least 72 hours in advance.

Birthday Wish Google Form

Calling Wolfpack Nation Parents!! Support your student athletes by joining the Weiss Athletics Booster Club! Get access to possible senior scholarships, help fund purchasing of items for coaches, earn money for your child’s specific team every time you volunteer, and give input on how we support Weiss sports! Sign up now and order a banner for your student to be put up at a Weiss facility!! Click QR code or go to https://weisshsabc.square.site/ !!

Where breakfast is free for all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, students must qualify to receive free and/or reduced lunch. Below is the information to apply for free or reduced lunch.

The free meals program provided by the USDA and Texas Department of Agriculture for all PfISD students during the pandemic has ended. Students must complete the necessary form to receive free or reduced meals during the 2025-2026 school year.

Click here for instructions on applying for free and reduced meals (English).

Click here for instructions on applying for free and reduced meals (Spanish).

Click here for instructions on applying for free and reduced meals (Vietnamese).

PfISD encourages families who feel they may qualify for the free/reduced meal program to complete the forms this year as it will give their students coverage for the first 30 days of next school year. Then, they must complete an application at the beginning of next school year to receive benefits all year long.

Please take note: the free meals that have been available to all students, regardless of their application status, are ending. Students who have previously been part of the free/reduced meal plan or newer students who enrolled in PfISD during the 2024-25 school year who may be eligible for the traditional program need to apply to continue receiving free or reduced meals at school next school year.

Starting Tuesday, Sept 2 (Sept 1 is Labor Day), students who are at Reduced status will not be charged the forty cents for their reduced-status lunch meal. This is through a two-year State of Texas offering/grant. Student breakfasts district-wide are already free to students (since 2020). Paid lunches will remain unchanged at their respective price.

Weiss Families,

I am writing to share that we experienced several incidents this week in which pepper spray was accidentally discharged in classrooms. Each time, staff quickly cleared and ventilated the area and checked on student well-being.

We were fortunate that no one was hurt. These incidents may have been accidental, but they are still disruptive and potentially dangerous. We need your partnership to ensure this does not continue.

Pepper spray and similar items are prohibited on campus. Please speak with your student about not bringing any prohibited items to school, and consider checking backpacks before they leave home. Students who bring or use prohibited items will face disciplinary action consistent with our Student Code of Conduct.

How families can help
• Review the list of prohibited items with your student and reinforce that personal defense sprays are not allowed at school.
• Remind students to inform an adult immediately if they see any item that does not belong on campus.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe, focused learning environment for all students.

Sincerely,

Ameka Hunt
Principal, Weiss High School

Parents and students, as a reminder, per our Student Code of Conduct these items are Prohibited on campus.

Possession of Prohibited Items Students shall not possess or use on campus:

• Fireworks of any kind, smoke or stink bombs, or any other pyrotechnic device;

• A razor, box cutter, chain, or any other object used in a way that threatens or inflicts bodily injury to another person;

• A “look-alike” weapon that is intended to be used as a weapon or could reasonably be perceived as a weapon;

• An air gun or BB gun;

• A short barrel firearm;

• Ammunition;

• A hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;

• A firearm silencer or suppressor;

• *A location-restricted knife;

• *A club;

• *A firearm;

• A stun gun;

• Knuckles;

• A pocketknife or any other small knife;

• Mace or pepper spray;

• Nicotine products, including nicotine pouches;

• Pornographic material;

• Tobacco products (including nicotine pouches), cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and any component, part, or accessory for an e-cigarette device;

• Matches or a lighter;

• A laser pointer, unless it is for an approved use; or

• Any electronic device that can clone, emulate, copy and/or write to another device or card to enable unauthorized access to District-owned property, devices, and any other electronically formatted material

• Any articles not generally considered to be weapons, including school supplies, when the principal or designee determines that a danger exists.

*See Placement and/or Expulsion for Certain Offenses for weapons and firearms. In many circumstances, possession of these items is punishable by mandatory expulsion under federal or state law.

Dear PfISD Families,

I hope this message finds you well. Just a reminder that House Bill 1481 is still in effect.

House Bill 1481 requires that students not use personal devices during school hours. This means that from the first bell to the last, students must keep items like cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, tablets, and gaming devices put away and out of sight. The law applies to any personal wireless device that can send or receive data, unless it's been issued by the school for instructional purposes.

Here’s what this means in everyday terms:

• Personal cell phones, tablets, gaming devices, smartwatches, Bluetooth headphones or earbuds, and even fitness trackers that can send or receive messages must stay stored away during the school day.
• There are exceptions for students with documented medical needs or special education accommodations

Full Implementation

Enforcement will be immediate and progressive consequences without verbal warnings. The consequences will include:

• First offense: Device confiscated and returned only to a parent/guardian
  
  
• Second offense: Confiscation plus lunch detention; documented in Skyward
  
  
• Third offense: Confiscation plus half-day of in-school suspension (ISS) and a parent meeting
  
  
• Fourth offense or chronic issues: Full-day ISS, behavior plan, or temporary ban of the device on campus

Students who refuse to turn in their devices when asked will face disciplinary action in accordance with our Student Code of Conduct.

We know change can be tough, and that’s why we’re working hard to help students and staff get used to this new law. But we also need your help. Please take a few minutes to talk with your student about the importance of following this new law. When parents and schools work together, we can ensure our teachers spend more time teaching and less time managing device distractions.

As always, we appreciate your partnership and support.

Students will exit the building through the cafeteria, and board the late bus.

We will have an ADA bell at 1:30pm, that is for all teachers to make sure they have taken attendance.

The Anonymous Alerts is an anti-bullying and safety app reporting system that helps combat bullying and other negative activity in schools by empowering students to speak up. Social and peer pressure are some of the hardest obstacles for students to overcome. Students or parents can submit reports such as bullying, cyber bullying, depression, dating violence, drug or alcohol use, threats against the school, weapons on campus, and more.

The system allows for 1-way or 2-way anonymous encrypted communications between the submitters (students, parents, or community members) and District administration and/or school staff. Users of the system have the option to remain anonymous or reveal their identity when submitting a report.

Parents and Students, we do NOT accept Door Dash any more. Parents are allowed to bring food for their student only. Parents please speak to your students that they are not allowed to order door dash and have it delivered to the back of the school or the side door next to the student parking. If door dash is delivered for a student it will be held in the front office until the end of the day.