Warrior Wire
The Pieper High School Newsletter - February 9, 2024
Greetings, Warrior Families!
So many wonderful things are happening on campus, I want to take a moment to acknowledge several student groups.
First, congratulations and best of luck to our swimmers and wrestlers who advanced to the UIL Regional competition! We want to wish them best of luck competition this weekend! Swimming compete in San Antonio at the Southwest ISD Aquatics Complex, while Wrestling will be competing at the Delco Center in Austin! Go Warriors!
Next, best of luck to our Warrior Cheer team who is heading off to compete in their first ever National Level Cheer Competition at ESPN's Wide World of Sports at Disney World in Orlando Florida. What an awesome experience and a first for our program.
We held a sendoff this week for Giada Liccardi as she heads to the TMEA All-State convention to perform as one of the top 3% of all instrumental musicians in the State of Texas. Specifically, Giada placed 3rd in the state on her instrument. CONGRATULATIONS to Giada Liccardi for this first ever accomplishment for the Band of Warriors!
Lastly, just a quick reminder that this upcoming week our students will have a student holiday on Thursday (2/15), Friday (2/16), and Monday (2/19) in observance of President's Day!
Thank you for all you do!
With Warrior Pride,
Jaime Alvarez-Calderon
Principal
FINAL EXAM EXEMPTIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
Below is the CISD exam exemption policy for final exam exemptions for students enrolled in high school credit courses, including while in middle school.
Second semester final exam exemptions are available in all high school credit courses for students that:
- have a minimum of an 85 second semester average in the high school credit course applicable for exemption
- have no more than 3 absences total for the second semester in the high school credit course applicable for exemption
- including excused absences such as illness, doctor visits, non-school related absences but
- excluding college visits per the Higher Education Visits found in the Student-Parent Handbook or school sponsored activities
- any appeals must be referred to the campus principal (This process will beoutlined for students in May)
- have no more than 3 tardies in the course for which he/she is seeking a final exam exemption
- have no referrals that result in OSS, CDC, or JJAEP
- have cleared all outstanding fines or fees prior to the semester exam
NOTE: DUAL CREDIT AND DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES MAY BE REQUIRED TO TAKE FINALS AS ASSIGNED BY THE INSTRUCTOR.
ALSO NOTE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT, HAVE NO MORE THAN 10 TEMPORARY STUDENT ID'S ISSUED.
IN THIS ISSUE
Message from our Principal
Student / Staff Holiday
Final Exam Exemptions for High School Courses
Student Warriors of the Week for February 2 and February 9
Band of Warriors State Send-Off
National Signing Day
February Upcoming Events
Academic Career Advisor Information
AP Student Testing Notice
Note from Attendance Office
Message from our School Nurse
Counselors Corner
Senior Dues Notice
March Upcoming Events
April Upcoming Events
Pieper High School Graduation Information:
- Graduation Date & Time
- Graduation Cap & Gown Ordering Information
Any Vape Device = DAEP
A Look Ahead
STUDENT WARRIORS OF THE WEEK - FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Each week, two students from each grade level will be recognized as our Warriors of the Week! Students are nominated by teachers and staff in recognition for their contribution to the school, their peers, and through their exemplification of Service, Leadership, and Community values. Congratulations to the following students: Left to Right: Michael Brady, Camila Ochoa, Andy Uduji, Chloe Keller, Carson Laubach, Sophie Adamyan, and Mariella Garcia.
Not Pictured: Jorden Marquez
STUDENT WARRIORS OF THE WEEK - FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Each week, two students from each grade level will be recognized as our Warriors of the Week! Students are nominated by teachers and staff in recognition for their contribution to the school, their peers, and through their exemplification of Service, Leadership, and Community values. Congratulations to the following students: Left to Right: Maecy Eller, Mila Ayala, Vaughn Langam, Iris Ahern, Isaac Beckham, Juliette Sanchez, Cameron Kilpatrick
Not Pictured: Rolando Aguilar
BAND OF WARRIORS - STATE SEND-OFF
On Tuesday, we held a school-wide send of for Giada Liccardi, the Band of Warriors very first all-state band member!
Giada will perform at the TMEA Convention with the 5A band this weekend at the Lila Cockrell theatre in downtown San Antonio.
We are so proud of you, Giada!
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
On Wednesday, 10 Pieper student-athletes signed their National Letter of Intent to play at the next level on National Signing Day! Our student body and community were there in full support! Congratulations to these Warriors and their families!
FEBRUARY UPCOMING EVENTS
JUNIOR / SENIOR PROM FUNDRAISER INFORMATION
Junior and Senior parents!
Prom season is upon us and our Prom fundraiser is open now until February 29th. We want to give the students the best prom experience we possibly can, and we need your help. The fundraiser is a vote for a theme where every $1 equals 1 vote to the theme of your choosing. Every dollar raised goes straight back into prom and paying our vendors.
Prom is May 4th, 2024 and ticket sales details will be announced soon.
JUNIOR / SENIOR PROM TICKET SALE
Click here
to purchase your tickets now!
6th Annual Love the Run 5k
Saturday, February 10, 2024
at
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene Rd.
New Braunfels, Texas 78130
To register click here
Yearbooks are currently on sale and can only be guaranteed to purchase until February 12th! After February 12th we will have a limited supply and it will be on a first come first serve basis.
PTSA STRAIGHT TALK
Watch Parties for Texas PTA
Straight Talk '24
Noon-1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12
at Pieper High School
Black History Month Spirit Week
Celebrate with us!
Please see attached flyer for
Theme Days
Pieper Dance Fundraiser
Kendra Scott
The Shops at La Cantera
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
See attached flyer for more shopping details.
TEDDY - GRAM VALENTINE'S
ORCHESTRA CONCERT & DINNER PLATE FUNDRAISER
Please join us for an
Italian Dinner provided by
Volare Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
followed by our Orchestra Concert
on February 20, 2024
Please click the QR Code to pay for your dinner ticket by
Saturday, February 17, 2024 .
Click for QR Code
SENIOR PANORAMIC PICTURE
Wednesday, February 21
10:00 a.m.
PHS Campus
Pictures will be available for purchase on:
Thursday, February 22 and Friday, February 23
during all lunches
SENIOR PANORAMIC PICTURE ORDER FORM
Please see attached flyer for
Panoramic Picture Price Packages.
Random Acts Of Kindness Spirit Week
Please see attached flyer
for the different
ACTS OF KINDNESS
Outdoor Adventures Club - Chili Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament
The Outdoor Adventures Club will be having its second outing of the year. Along with some of the community service projects that we have done this year, our club is dedicated to helping our community to simply get outside and take a break, have fun and fellowship with each other. This year, the students have decided to start an annual tradition of cooking chili and throwing bags.
Please click to sign up for Food, Prizes, Games and FUN! FUN! FUN
STUDENT COUNCIL HOMELESS SHELTER DRIVE
PHS STUCO is making a difference and inviting our community by hosting a Homeless Shelter Drive Drop Off on Saturday, February 24, 2024. They will be collecting new and gently used clothes for men, women and children. Please see attached flyers for more information. Drive will go from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Pieper High School main entrance.
ACADEMIC CAREER ADVISOR INFORMATION
College, Career, & Military Readiness Events
Please see attached flyer
for more information
Comal ISD Financial Aid Nights
Please see attached flyer
for dates, locations and times
AP TESTING NOTICE
Parents of AP students- If your student has a balance due for an AP test and it is not paid by February 15, 2024, their exam will be cancelled. Students can check their College Board accounts to verify exam ordering status and their Total Registration accounts to confirm test payment status. AP teachers also have a QR code linked to an AP status spreadsheet for students to check.
If you have questions about your student's AP exams, please email amy.bachmeyer@comalisd.org.
NOTE FROM OUR ATTENDANCE OFFICE
Attend Today! Achieve Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond!
Each Day Counts and Everyday Matters!
On January 18th of this year the U.S. Department of Education identified increasing student attendance as a top priority for states, districts, and schools to address lagging student academic achievement and student well-being following the pandemic. This focus on reducing chronic absenteeism is part of the Improving Student Achievement Agenda, announced by the department and the White House Domestic Policy Council.
The announcement highlighted research showing that targeted parent and family engagement—such as home visits, the adoption of early warning intervention systems, and the effective use of data and family engagement to identify why a student is absent can significantly increase student attendance and impact academic achievement.
Stay tuned to what Comal ISD is doing to help increase student attendance!
MESSAGE FROM OUR SCHOOL NURSE
IMMUNIZATION DATE INFORMATION
English Vaccine Consent Form
Spanish Vaccine Consent Form
JUNIOR / SENIOR SHOT CLINIC INFORMATION
Immtrac is an immunization registry that requires consent to move childrens' vaccine records to the adult registry once they're 18 yrs old. It's a great way to never lose your childhood shot record. The consent form is attached and can be turned in before the student turns 18. If a student is under 18 yrs old, the parent signs. If the student is 18 yrs old or older, the student signs.
Protocol for Students not Feeling Well
Please remember students must be fever free (less than 100.0)for 24 hrs before returning to campus, without the use of fever reducing medications.
Just because your student leaves campus from the clinic, it doesn't mean his/her absence is nurse excused! The nurse will let you know if the student is being sent home or if it is a parent request absence when they speak with the parent. If you havent spoken with a nurse, feel free to call 830 885 9712 or 9745 to reach us.
Please continue to report covid + test results.
If your student has a Telehealth visit or Telemental health visit scheduled during school hours, a parent must be present. Students should plan to be checked out for their doctor/counselor visits and then may return once it has concluded.
Students should not carry any medications with them, unless an epipen/keychain meds, diabetes supplies, or asthma inhaler if MD authorization has been provided to the clinic yearly. Please contact the clinic if your student needs any medications during the day so arrangements can be made to leave it at school.
COUNSELORS CORNER
Student Food Pantry
A School Pantry Program is currently available at PHS for students that need weekly food assistance. If you would like more information regarding the program, please contact your student's counselor.
Please see attached flyer for more information
Tranquil Tuesday Spring Dates
March 19
April 9
May 7
Tranquil Tuesday's are held during all lunches in the
Counseling Conference Room
Students must sign up with their counselor
The counselors next Tranquil Tuesday will be Tuesday, March 19, Students can sign up for this session and other upcoming Tranquil Tuesday dates in the Counseling Suite.
The Counseling staff celebrated American School Counselor Association's, or ASCA's National School Counseling Week this week with the staff and students at Pieper and are so thankful for this wonderful community! On Wednesday, counselors held a booth at lunch to promote School Counseling Week and met with students and gave out stickers, mindful coloring pages, and treats! This year's theme was school counseling: standards-based, student-focused.
To learn more about National School Counseling Week visit www.schoolcounselor.org
SENIOR CLASS INFORMATION
Senior Dues Sales
Senior Dues sales will reopen
via PayK12
on January 25, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. and close
on April 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION
MARCH UPCOMING EVENTS
Kiwanis Annual Diaper Drive for Local Childrens Organizations
The Texas Hill Country Kiwanis Club are preparing for the Annual Diaper Drive to support local organizations such as St Jude’s Ranch for Children, the SHARE Center and Crisis Center of Comal County. We are in need of diapers of all sizes as well as baby wipes. No donation is too small.
Donation boxes will be delivered the last week of January and items will be picked up the second week of March (4-8).
SAVE THE DATE: SAT TESTING
SAVE THE DATE! All juniors will be taking the SAT on Tuesday, March 5th. Check your appointments now to make sure that your junior will be on campus that day. We will start promptly at 8:55 am and should be finished by 1:00 pm for our standard time testers.
EVERY GIRL DESERVES TO FEEL BEAUTIFUL AT PROM
Mammen Family Public Library
131 Bulverde Crossig
Saturday, March 16, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 17, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
See attached flyer for more detailed information
CALLING ALL COMMUNITY BUSINESS OWNERS
2024 Student Summer Job Fair Employer Registration
The Comal Independent School District is a fast-growing and innovative district with more than 29,900 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Register here
APRIL UPCOMING EVENTS
SAT, EOC, AND AP TESTING DATES
March 5: SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) for Juniors
April 11: English I
April 16: English II
April 18: Biology
April 23: US History
April 30: Algebra
May 6 - 17: AP Testing
COMMUNITY SHRED DAY
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Bill Brown Elementary School
20410 Tx 46
Spring Branch Texas
Please see attached flyer for more information
PIEPER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION INFORMATION
Pieper High School Graduation:
Saturday, May 25, 2024
7:30 p.m.
AT:
Strahan University Events Center
Texas State University
106 Charles Austin Dr.
San Marcos, Texas 78666
NOTE: AT THIS TIME, GRADUATION IS OPEN TO EVERYONE. NO ATTENDANCE LIMIT. SHOULD THINGS CHANGE, WE WILL POST ON OUR WARRIOR WIRE WEEKLY BULLETIN.
GRADUATION CAP & GOWN ORDERING INFORMATION
Parents,
No one needs a measuring tape or to stress – Gradtogo makes it easy to order! All you need is the height and weight for your student(s) gown.
YOUR cap/gown/tassel/stole UNIT is all 4 pcs for the $64.00.
Here are the steps for easy online ordering.
- STEPS FOR ORDERING SR. GRAD ITEMS ONLINE at OUR website www.Gradtogo.com
- READ the pop up with info then close out of that and
- click on HJ Products & Payments Tab,
- under girls in cap & gowns image, use Purchase Now button,
- Type in YOUR SCHOOL (confirm city), Year: 2024,
- Next, Shop Grad Products.
- Choose from 3-4 Tabs at top for shopping for packages or individual products.
- The Grad Gear & Apparel tab shows the Cap and Gown unit details at bottom.
(if ordering from phone you will need scroll to the end/right)
If you have any QUESTIONS please email – Office@Gradtogo.com
NOTE:
You do NOT need to put a size for the cap. It comes as a “Sure-Fit – XL” with elastic in the back and fits MOST students. However, when graduation cap & gowns are delivered, students can try on their cap and the representative can exchange it for a 2XL size if needed at that time.
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A Look Ahead
February Calendar
Friday, February 9:
Music: TMEA Convention @ Downtown San Antonio
Winter Guard Practice @ PHS Cafeteria
9th Grade Boys A Team Basketball vs. Seguin High School @ Seguin High School
JV / Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Seguin High School @ Seguin High School
JV / Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Kerrville Tivy High School @ Pieper HS
JV / Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Kerrville Tivy High School @ Kerrville Tivy High School
JV / Varsity Girls Softball vs. Madison High School (Scrimmage) @ Pieper HS
Regionals: Varsity Boys & Girls Wrestling @ Delco Center in Austin Texas
Saturday, February 10:
Love the Run You’re with 5K @ Gruene Hall, New Braunfels Texas
Music: TMEA Convention @ Downtown San Antonio
Regionals: Varsity Boys & Girls Wrestling @ Delco Center in Austin Texas
JV Boys Baseball (Gold) vs. Central Catholic High School (Scrimmage) @ Central Catholic High School
JV Boys Baseball (Purple) vs. Central Catholic High School (Scrimmage) @ Pieper HS
Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Central Catholic High School (Scrimmage) @ Central Catholic High School
Monday, February 12:
Winter Guard Practice@ Pieper Cafeteria
HCHS #8 Golf – New Braunfels Invitational Girls Varsity @ Landa Park Golf Course @ Comal Springs
Texas PTA Straight Talk @ PHS Auditorium
Tuesday, February 13:
CISD Orchestra Pre-UIL Tape Clinic Performance @ Canyon Lake High School
JROTC Practice @ PHS Cafeteria
Winter Guard Practice @ PHS Cafeteria
Dance Fundraiser: Kendra Scott @ The Shops at La Cantera
9th Grade Boys A & B Teams Basketball vs. Wagner High School (Senior Night) @ Pieper High School
JV / Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Wagner High School (Senior Night) @ Pieper HS
JV Boys Baseball (Gold) vs. Davenport High School (Scrimmage) @ Davenport HS
JV Boys Baseball (Purple) vs. Davenport High School @ Davenport HS
Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Davenport High School (Scrimmage) @ Pieper HS
JV / Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Smithson Valley High School @ Smithson Valley HS
Girls Bi-District Basketball Playoffs – Time and Location TBD
JV / Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Smithson Valley High School @ Pieper HS
Varsity Girls Softball vs. Blanco High School @ Blanco High School
Wednesday, February 14:
JROTC Practice @ PHS Cafeteria
Girls Bi-District Basketball Playoffs – Time and Location TBD
Theatre: One Act Play Clinic @ Canyon High School
Choir Social Event @ PHS Learning Stairs
Thursday, February 15:
Student Holiday / Staff Development
JROTC Practice @ PHS Cafeteria
Winter Guard Practice @ PHS Cafeteria
DECA State @ Houston Texas
Girls Comal Softball Tournament @ Pieper HS
Golf – Comal Spring III JV Boys & Girls @ Rebecca Creek Golf Course
Friday, February 16:
Student / Staff Holiday
DECA State Competition @ Houston Texas
Boston Crusaders @ PHS Fine Arts and Gyms
Comal Girls Softball Tournament @ Pieper HS
Winter Guard Practice @ PHS Cafeteria
JV Boys Baseball (Purple) vs. Taft High School (Scrimmage) @ Pieper HS
Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Taft High School (Scrimmage) @ Pieper HS
JV / Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Seguin High School @ Seguin High School
JV / Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Seguin High School @ Pieper HS
Varsity Boys & Girls State Wrestling @ Berry Center Houston Texas
Saturday, February 17:
National PTA Founder’s Day
DECA State Competition @ Houston Texas
Boston Crusaders @ PHS Fine Arts and Gyms
Girls Comal Softball Tournament @ Pieper HS
Sunday, February 18:
Boston Crusaders @ PHS Fine Arts and Gyms
Monday, February 19:
President’s Day: Student / Staff Holiday
School Bus Driver’s and Bus Assistant’s Appreciation Week
Winter Guard Practice @ PHS Cafeteria
Tuesday, February 20:
School Bus Driver’s and Bus Assistant’s Appreciation Week
Superintendent Student Advisory Meeting @ Comal ISD
JROTC Practice @ PHS Cafeteria
HCHS #9: Golf – Blanco Invitational Boys JV @ Vaaler Creek Golf Club
Orchestra: Pre-UIL Rehearsal and Concert @ Pieper PAC and Foyer
JV Boys Baseball (Purple) vs. Alamo Heights High School @ Pieper HS
JV / Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Wagner High School @ Pieper HS
JV / Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Wagner High School @ Wagner High School
JV / Varsity Girls Softball vs. Jourdanton High School @ Pieper HS
Wednesday, February 21:
School Bus Driver’s and Bus Assistant’s Appreciation Week
JROTC Practice @ PHS Cafeteria
HCHS #9: Golf – Blanco Invitational Girls JV @ Vaaler Creek Golf Club
Senior Panoramic Picture @ Pieper Campus
Thursday, February 22:
George Washington’s Birthday
School Bus Driver’s and Bus Assistant’s Appreciation Week
Comal ISD Board Meeting @ Support Services
JROTC Practice @ PHS Cafeteria
Winter Guard Practice @ PHS Cafeteria
Seguin Baseball Tournament: Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Brennan High School @ Seguin High School
Varsity Girls Softball IWA Tournament @ Portland Texas
JV Tennis vs. NISD @ NISD
PRMS Band Pre-UIL Concert @ Pieper Auditorium
Friday, February 23:
AMP Dance @ Pieper Auditorium
Comal ISD: Go Red Day (Wear Red)
School Bus Driver’s and Bus Assistant’s Appreciation Week
Winter Guard Practice @ PHS Cafeteria
HCHS #10: Golf – Clark West Texas Shootout Varsity Boys (1st Round) @ Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club
JV Boys Baseball (Gold) vs. Clemens High School @ Pieper HS
JV Boys Baseball (Purple) vs. Clemens High School @ Pieper HS
Seguin Boys Baseball Tournament: Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Edison High School @ Seguin High School
Seguin Boys Baseball Tournament: Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Akins High School @ Seguin High School
JV / Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Veterans Memorial High School @ Veterans Memorial High School
JV / Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Veterans Memorial High School @ Pieper HS
Varsity Girls Softball IWA Tournament @ Portland Texas
Varsity Tennis vs. NISD @ NISD
Saturday, February 24:
AMP Dance @ Pieper Auditorium
JV Boys Baseball (Gold) vs. Champion High School @ Pieper HS
JV Boys Baseball (Purple) vs. Champion High School @ Pieper HS
Seguin Boys Baseball Tournament: Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Taylor High School @ Seguin High School
Seguin Boys Baseball Tournament: Varsity Boys Baseball vs. O’Connor High School @ Seguin High School
Band: UIL Band Solo & Ensemble Performance @ Smithson Valley High School
Choir: ICHSA Performance – Off Campus
HCHS #10: Golf – Clark West Texas Shootout Varsity Boys (2nd Round) @ Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club
Outdoor Adventure Club: Chili Cook Off / Cornhole Tournament @ Pieper HS
Varsity Girls Softball IWA Tournament @ Portland Texas
Girls Volleyball Warrior Clinic @ Pieper HS Competition and Practice Gyms
PTSA Presents: Wizards Basketball Game @ Pieper Competition Gym
Sunday, February 25:
AMP Dance @ Pieper Auditorium
Monday, February 26:
HSHC #10: Golf – Wimberley Invitational Girls JV @ Double J Ranch Golf Club
Orchestra: UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest – Off Campus
Winter Guard Practice @ PHS Cafeteria
Tuesday, February 27:
JV / Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Canyon High School @ Pieper HS
JV / Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Canyon High School @ Canyon High School
Varsity Girls Softball vs. TMI High School @ Pieper HS
Orchestra: UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest – Off Campus
PTSA General Meeting @ PHS Learning Stairs
Winter Guard Practice @ PHS Cafeteria
Wednesday, February 28:
Band: Percussion Spring Concert @ PHS Fine Arts; Auditorium
Pieper Cheerleading Parent & Athlete Tryout Meeting @ Pieper Library
HSHC #11: Golf – Wimberley Invitational Boys JV @ Double J Ranch Golf Club
PTA Council Delegate Luncheon @ Support Services Board Room
Thursday, February 29:
Band: Percussion Spring Concert @ PHS Fine Arts; Auditorium
Raising Canes Classic Baseball Tournament: Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Central Catholic High School @ Pieper HS
Raising Canes Classic Baseball Tournament: Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Winnsboro High School @ Pieper HS
Seguin JV Boys Baseball Tournament: JV Boys Baseball (Purple) vs. New Braunfels High School @ Seguin High School
Pieper Cheerleading Parent & Athlete Tryout Meeting @ Pieper Library
Varsity Girls Seguin Softball Tournament @ Seguin High School
Varsity Tennis vs. Corpus Christi @ Corpus Christi
Winter Guard Practice @ PHS Cafeteria