Ranger Nation Network Newsletter

Dear Ranger Nation Students, Parents, & Supporters,

The countdown is officially on—we are just 10 school days away from celebrating the monumental moment when the Class of 2025 crosses the stage and begins the next chapter of their journey. While this time is certainly bittersweet, it is also filled with immense pride. We are so proud of our seniors and everything they have accomplished to reach this point.

We’re equally proud of our up-and-coming students, especially our juniors, who will soon rise to take their place as the Class of 2026. Their rising senior meeting is coming up soon, so please pay close attention to all important updates and event details in this newsletter. The final weeks of school are packed with meaningful moments for all students, and we want every family to be informed and prepared.

As we move through May, I want to remind our students and families: Testing may be over, but school is not. Expectations remain high, and rules will continue to be enforced. Skipping class, roaming hallways, and off-task behavior will not be tolerated. We are committed to protecting every minute of instructional time.

I also want to clarify what it means when we call for an Instructional Refocus. This simply means that hallway movement will be limited to reduce unnecessary disruptions. When too many students are outside of class without clear purpose, it impacts the learning environment. Teachers will continue to use their professional discretion for necessary passes, including restroom needs, and I trust them fully to make the best decisions for their classrooms. Likewise, I will make decisions in the best interest of the entire campus to ensure we end the year strong.

Historically, the Spring brings an increase in off-task behavior in schools across the nation. Being proactive, we are committed to keeping students focused on their goals and we thank you for partnering with us to do just that.

Lastly, as always, I want to emphasize that we value solution-focused conversations. If you have a concern, please reach out to me directly or to your child’s grade-level administrator (contact information is included in this newsletter and shared weekly). We want to work together in the best interest of our students. Sharing misinformation online or making assumptions without context doesn’t support our students nor build connections between school and community.

Let’s continue working together to finish strong—as One Team with One Goal.

With Ranger Pride,

Dr. Melissia Smith

EVERY Ranger - EVERY Day - HIGH Expectations!

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Exemption Attendance Guidelines:

• No more than three unexcused absences in a class without a note from a medical professional.

• No more than five total absences in a class, with at least two of those excused by a medical note, to remain eligible.

• Approved exemptions will be reflected in Skyward by May 7, 2025.

• All appeals will be reviewed and either approved or denied by May 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM.

Senior Final Exams:

• Finals will take place on May 9, 12, and 13.

• Makeup exams will be held on May 14.

Please ensure all steps are completed by the deadlines to secure your exemptions.

• If cap & gown has not been ordered, please do so immediately at https://www.balfour.com/graduation-packages-cap-and-gown?smi=112469 here.
• If there were any issues with cap and gown that was picked up, please address with Balfour rep.

More information regarding graduation tickets, parking, and photos can be found on the Terry HS Class of 2025 page: https://terryhs.lcisd.org/140309_2

Hey Class of 2025! Want to be featured in the Senior Sunday Spotlight? If so, send your details to Mrs. Soto, our amazing College and Career Facilitator! Don’t miss the opportunity to share your story with Ranger Nation—email her today!

Dear Lamar CISD parents and guardians,

Please complete the required student transportation form before the last day of school on May 22, 2025. This form provides our transportation department with important information to organize bus routes for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Log into Family Access to fill out and submit the form.

Each student, no matter their form of transportation, must have a student transportation form completed by their parent or guardian before the start of the next school year. It’s especially important for bus riders to fill out the Transportation Form to ensure they have bus transportation on the first day of school (Monday, August 11, 2025).

For more information, click HERE.

For instructions on how to complete the form, click HERE.

For additional information or assistance, contact your student’s campus for more information

To plan accordingly for your student, please review a list of important dates below:

• August 3: Deadline to submit the form for students who want to receive bus transportation on the first day of school (Monday, August 11).

• August 4 - 22: During this time, if families fill out the Transportation Form requesting bus transportation for a student, then the student will start receiving bus transportation on Monday, August 25.

• August 23 or after: During this time, if families fill out the Transportation Form requesting bus transportation for a student, then the student will start receiving bus transportation after five school days.

Congratulations to Jorge Mendoza for being named Ranger of the Week! Nominated by Mrs. Alaniz, Jorge has been an incredible support in preparing for our campus climate and culture events, playing a vital role in helping them run smoothly and successfully. From setting up and cleaning up to running errands and assisting wherever needed, he approaches every task with a positive attitude and a willingness to help. His dependability and upbeat spirit make a big impact, and we’re so thankful for everything he does!

We’re proud to shine this week’s spotlight on Coach Ray Garza, a true example of dedication, versatility, and heart. Coach Garza not only brings his A-game on the field and court, but also in the classroom, where he consistently supports student learning with energy and passion.

What sets Coach Garza apart is his unwavering willingness to help in every corner of campus life. Whether it’s covering a class at a moment’s notice or stepping up to drive students to a field trip, he’s always ready to lend a hand.

Coach Garza is more than a coach—he’s a role model, a team player, and a cornerstone of our school community. Thank you for everything you do, Coach!

Shown left and below are the beautiful works of an Art 2 student Rheann Walker who continues to show growth in the completion of outstanding art. She considers art class a relaxing break from the other subjects and everything else in life. She has studied art throughout elementary and middle school and will continue here at Terry. Rheann loves animals and aspires to work with livestock as a veterinarian beyond high school. She remembers being excited when she won a red ribbon in HLSR competition (shown below right).

The creativity was off the charts at our Global Cuisine Culinary Showcase! From “The Grey Stuff” to sticky rice with mango and boudin egg rolls—our practicum students didn’t just cook, they transported us around the world through flavor, culture, and flair.

Huge thanks to all of our guests who took time out of their day to visit Ranger Nation, sample these incredible dishes, and vote on their favorites. Your support means everything to our students and their culinary dreams!

And a special kudos to Chef See for her innovative thinking, dedication, and for always pushing her students to dream bigger, cook bolder, and create magic on every plate.

Congratulations to our Youth In Philanthropy (YIP) students for participating and completing the 24-25 program! Our students earned a combined $8,500.00 in scholarships.

Bianca Martinez $1000 scholarship

Caitlyn Quiñonez $1500 scholarship

Allan Batz $1500 scholarship

Andrew Hernández $1500 scholarship

Brianna Santos $1500 scholarship

Linh Ton-Nu $1500 scholarship

📣 Decision Day was a tremendous success, and we couldn’t be more proud! A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the amazing parents and dedicated staff members who helped make the day so special. Whether you helped plan, set up, cheer on students, or supported behind the scenes, your efforts truly made a difference and helped everything run smoothly.

Most importantly, congratulations to our seniors! 🎓 You’ve made big decisions about your future—college, careers, military service, and more—and we are so excited to see where your journey takes you next. Your hard work, perseverance, and dreams have brought you to this moment, and we know you’ll go on to do incredible things.

We are so proud of each and every one of you! 💙💛

May 1 deadline for Dual Credit paperwork to be submitted has been extended. Please have you student submit their course approval form to Mrs. O’Donnell no later than Wednesday, May 7th. This deadline extension will allow ample time for any student who has not yet completed their application in Apply Texas to do so. I’ve attached the instructions and course approval form for your convenience.

The tardy policy will remain in effect for the entire semester and will not reset after report cards are issued. All tardies will accumulate throughout the semester and be subject to the established consequences. If you have any questions please reach out to your child's grade level administrator or contact: TerryAttendanceOffice@LCISD.org.

We want to remind you that students are required to wear their ID badges at all times for security and identification purposes. If a student forgets their badge, they will need to purchase a new ID for $5. Please reinforce the importance of keeping their IDs with them daily.

Please note that temporary paper badges will no longer be issued. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and organized environment for all students.

Rangers Parents,

As we move through the 5th six weeks and prepare for Spring STAAR End of Course Exams, we encourage you to view Skyward regularly to check your student's grades and attendance. Please remember passing the following STAAR End of Course Exams are required for graduation:

• English 1
• English 2
• Biology
• Algebra 1
• U.S. History

If you are in need of assistance or have any concerns or questions, please reach out to your student's counselor. We are here to help with any situation that may occur.

🎉 Exciting News! New Scholarships are LIVE on SchooLinks! 🎓✨ Don't miss your chance—log in now and apply today! 🚀

Here’s the lineup of amazing opportunities:

🌟 H-E-B UIL Scholarship – For Academics, Athletics, and Music Participants

🌟 Burienne and Margaret Stuart Memorial Scholarship

🌟 Houston Alumnae Chapter Scholarship

🌟 A.J. Ramos Scholarship

🌟 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. DAKZ Scholarship

🌟 LCTA High School Senior Scholarship – Education Track

🌟 LCTA High School Senior Scholarship – Parent Member

Act fast—your future awaits! 🏆✨

Presenting the 2025-2026 BF Terry JV & Varsity Cheer Squad!

A huge shoutout to Coach Cantu for her tireless dedication and leadership, and to Coach Jackson for his ongoing support and guidance of our cheer program.

To our incredible parents—thank you for being the backbone of our squad.

And most importantly, to our amazing cheerleaders: your hard work, spirit, and commitment have set the bar high this year! We can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish.

Memorial Herman Lamar Clinic schools served: Lamar Consolidated High School, Lamar Junior High School, Wessendorff Middle School, Austin Elementary, Smith Elementary, Hutchinson Elementary, Jackson Elementary, Jane Long Elementary, Juan Seguin Early Childhood Center, Pink Elementary, & Phelan Elementary.

Memorial Herman Terri Clinic schools served: Terry High School, George Junior High School, Navarro Middle School, Beasley Elementary, Bowie Elementary, Culver Elementary, Meyer Elementary, Ray Elementary, Travis Elementary, Arredondo Elementary, Wright Junior High School and Randle High School

At Terry High School, learning is our top priority. We're dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive environment that helps every student thrive. As we start the 2024-25 school year, we want to remind you that we're all in this together. Clear communication about our policies and expectations is crucial to maintaining the positive, productive atmosphere we aim to create.

Your support in reinforcing these guidelines at home ensures that our students understand and prioritize their education. Let's work together to keep our focus on what matters most: the success and well-being of our students.

Below you will find our tele-communication policy for the 2024-25 school year. Additional information may be found in the LCISD Student Code of Conduct.

1. All devices must remain in student backpacks for the duration of the day.
   The duration of the day is from the first bell (8:25 AM) to the last bell (3:50 PM). Before the 8:25 am bell, students may only use cell phones in the cafeteria and small gym. No cell phones allowed in the hall before 8:25 am or during transitions throughout the day.
2. Students will be allowed to take out and use their devices during breakfast in the cafeteria or gym and at lunch only (unless otherwise directed by administration).
   
3. Teachers also have discretion to allow device use in class for instruction purposes only.

Students who fail to align with campus expectations for telecommunication devices will face the following consequences:

• 1st Offense – Parent Contact, Phone confiscated and returned at end of day.
• 2nd Offense – Parent Contact, Phone confiscated, and parent must retrieve phone with a $15 fee.
• 3rd Offense – Parent Contact, Phone confiscated, parent must retrieve phone with a $15 fee, and student is assigned ISS.
• 4th Offense - Parent Contact, Phone confiscated, parent must retrieve phone with a $15 fee, and student is suspended.
• 5th Offense - Parent Contact, Phone confiscated, parent must retrieve phone with a $15 fee, and student is recommended to attend ALC.
• 6th Offense & Beyond – Recommend ALC Placement.

Terry High School is a closed campus. Scholars must remain on campus from the start of school until the end of school. Scholars are not permitted to leave campus for lunch.

We will not permit scholars to receive outside lunch delivered from delivery services such as Uber Eats, Grub Hub, Door Dash, etc.

This is for the protection of all of our scholars. We cannot have fast food delivery drivers looking for scholar on campus. If food is delivered to campus, we will refuse to accept it.

We welcome you to come and eat lunch with your scholar. Please contact your scholar’s grade level administrator at least 24 hours in advance and ensure you are prepared with the proper identification to receive a visitor’s pass. You will need your ID or Driver’s License. Please only bring lunch for your scholar.

Only visitors who are listed on the students emergency contacts are able to drop off food items for students.

Parking on campus is a privilege, not a right. To park on school grounds, students must complete a parking application, provide necessary documentation, pay for a parking pass, and ensure the pass is visibly displayed in their vehicle.

Failure to meet these requirements could result in the loss of parking privileges. Please remember, safety is our top priority, and adherence to these guidelines helps us maintain a secure and orderly environment.

To enhance safety and ensure smooth access for emergency personnel, we’ve made important updates to our student pick-up and drop-off procedures. Changes have been made to improve traffic flow and safety in the parking lot. Look for new signage and refer to the parking lot diagram below for guidance on the updated gate and traffic patterns.

We appreciate your cooperation with these necessary changes and ask that you adhere to school hours to prevent any tardiness. Thank you for helping us create a safer environment for our Rangers!

We want to ensure you have the most effective way to communicate with your child’s administrator or counselor. Due to our commitment to prioritizing instruction at Terry High School, our administrators are often away from their desks—engaged in classroom observations, providing feedback, on duty, meeting with students, and ensuring the safety and security of our Rangers.

For non-emergencies, please reach out via email for the quickest response. While our administrators and counselors are dedicated to addressing your concerns, please allow up to 24 hours for a response.

If you require immediate attention, please contact the grade level administrative assistant, using the contact information provided. They will be able to assist you more promptly with urgent matters.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We appreciate your partnership in creating a positive and productive school environment.

Website: https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/terryhs/home
Location: 5500 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, USA
Phone: 832-223-3400
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Twitter: @terry_rangers

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