Warrior Wire
The Pieper High School Newsletter - December 15, 2023
Greetings, Warrior Families!
I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. As we enter the end of the fall semester, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt congratulations to each and every student at Pieper High School. Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have made this semester a resounding success!
Whether you have excelled academically, participated in extracurricular activities, or shown kindness and support to your fellow classmates, I commend you for your outstanding achievements. Your commitment to personal growth and learning is truly inspiring.
As we prepare to embark on a well-deserved holiday break, I want to extend warm wishes to all the families in our Pieper community. May this festive season be filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments spent with loved ones. It is a time to reflect, recharge, and create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.
I am incredibly proud to serve as the principal of Pieper High School, and I am grateful for the unwavering support of our dedicated teachers, staff, and parents. Your collaboration and commitment to our students' success are instrumental in shaping their futures.
As we bid farewell to this semester, let us look forward to the possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead. May the upcoming year bring new milestones, personal growth, and shared achievements for all of us.
Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday season!
With Warrior Pride,
Jaime Alvarez-Calderon
Principal
CAMPUS WILL BE CLOSED
DECEMBER 18 - JANUARY 2, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE
Message from our Principal
November Ultimate Warrior
December Ultimate Warrior
A Note from the Attendance Office
Counselors Corner
Senior Class Information
Graduation Cap & Gown Ordering Information
Yearbook Ad Information
Comal ISD Job Fair Information
Any Vape Device = DAEP
A Look Ahead
NOVEMBER ULTIMATE WARRIOR
The counseling department would like to congratulate Ryan Drechsel on being awarded The Ultimate Warrior for the month of November 2023. Students enjoy his physics lessons, and we continually hear about the relationships that he builds with his students. Congrats to Mr. Drechsel!
He has a received a plaque made by our Graphic Design students, a free lunch donated from Borgfeld Bistro, and a free dozen donuts from Lee's Donuts!
DECEMBER ULTIMATE WARRIOR
The counseling department would like to congratulate Bryce MacDougall on being awarded The Ultimate Warrior for the month of December 2023. Students openly share how much of a support system Coach MacDougall is for them and how he truly builds positive relationships with his students and athletes. Congrats to Coach MacDougall!
He has a received a plaque made by our Graphic Design students, a free lunch donated from Borgfeld Bistro, and a free dozen donuts from Lee's Donuts!
NOTE FROM OUR ATTENDANCE OFFICE
Happy Holidays!
Thanks for a successful first semester parents! We appreciate your support of school attendance and can’t wait to see your students back in 2024! Have a great and safe holiday season!
Attend Today! Thrive Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond!
COUNSELORS CORNER
SENIOR CLASS INFORMATION
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.
YEARBOOK RECOGNITION AD
Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. In addition, revenues from Recognition Ads help our school create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions listed on the attached page. Jostens is responsible for our school's yearbook ad sales. Please not not contact or send materials to the school. Please also consider our school's ad content guidelines while creating your ad online.
All orders must be placed by February 1, 2024.
COMAL ISD JOB FAIR
ANY VAPE DEVICE = DAEP
A Look Ahead
December Calendar
Friday, December 15:
Student Early Release
PHS 12 Days: Warrior Winter Countdown: AM Holiday movie on the stairs. Wear your FLANNEL
Varsity boys & Girls Wrestling @ Bryan in Austin
Choir Caroling @ Natural Bridge Caverns
STAAR EOC Last Day to Retest
Winter Guard Holiday Potluck & Secret Santa @ PHS Cafeteria
9th Grade Boys Basketball A Team vs. Lehman High School @ PHS
JV / Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Lehman High School @ PHS
9th / JV / Varsity Girls District Basketball vs. Wagner High School @ Wagner HS
Saturday, December 16:
Varsity Boys & Girls Wrestling @ Bryan in Austin
WINTER BREAK
DECEMBER 18, 2023 – JANUARY 2, 2024
Monday, December 18:
Winter Break
Tuesday, December 19:
Winter Break
9th Grade Boys A Team Basketball vs. Southside High School @ Southside HS
JV / Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Southside High School @ Southside High School
9th / JV / Varsity Girls District Basketball vs. Veteran’s Memorial High School @ PHS
Wednesday, December 20:
Winter Break
Thursday, December 21:
Winter Break
Friday, December 22:
Winter Break
Saturday, December 23:
Winter Break
Sunday, December 24:
Winter Break
Christmas Eve
Monday, December 25:
Winter Break
Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 26:
Winter Break
Wednesday, December 27:
Winter Break
Thursday, December 28:
Winter Break
Friday, December 29:
Winter Break
9th / JV / Varsity Girls Basketball vs. San Marcos High School @ PHS
Saturday, December 30:
Winter Break
9th Grade A & B Teams Boys District Basketball vs. Veterans Memorial High School
JV / Varsity Boys District Basketball vs. Veterans Memorial High School @ Veterans
Sunday, December 31:
Winter Break
New Years Eve