Warrior Wire
The Pieper High School Newsletter - November 10, 2023
Greetings, Warrior Families!
It has been a busy 4-day week with organizations on campus as we head towards the Thanksgiving Holiday. The hard work that the students put into their organizations is what makes PHS great, and is something that all Pieper stakeholders can be proud of. The enthusiasm not only represents the sweat and tears of the students, but it also represents the hours of work and dedication from the staff. The ability to 'Rise Up' is not something that will fade away upon graduation from high school, but it is something that will resonate throughout our entire lives.
I would like to once again congratulate the Band of Warriors on an incredible performance at the UIL State Marching Band Championships!Thank you to our Directors Mr. Berry, Ms. Connor, Mr. Lowe, and Mr Arroyo for your incredible leadership of our students. To reach the UIL State Marching contest as a 3rd year program is an incredible accomplishment!
Lastly, we had our annual Veteran's Day program in the Warrior Arena due to our forecasted wet weather. Our joint program with Pieper High School and Pieper Ranch Middle School Students was a beautiful way to honor our Veterans. Thank you to all who attended, and thank you to all who have served. Our gratitude is endless!
As always, never hesitate to reach out to administration with anything you may need. I hope everyone has a wonderful week!
With Warrior Pride!
Jaime Alvarez-Calderon
Principal
IN THIS ISSUE
Message from our Principal
Ultimate Warrior Award
Upcoming November Events:
- Tranquil Tuesday
- Academic Career Information
Girls Track Team Store Information
Counselors Corner
A Note from the Attendance Office
Graduating Class of 2024: Senior Information
Senior Yearbook Sales and Senior AD Information
Any Vape Device = DAEP
Upcoming December Events:
- Band of Warriors Winter Fest
A Look Ahead
ULTIMATE WARRIOR
The Counseling Department would like to congratulate Mrs. Misty Cantrell for being awarded the Ultimate Warrior Award for the month of October 2023. Mrs. Cantrell works with all levels of students and has been assisting our seniors recently with college applications and scholarships. Her career center is always filled with students that she is assisting along with coordinating college, career, and military advisors and recruiters to campus for our students. Students are grateful for all of her guidance and willingness to help them!
UPCOMING NOVEMBER EVENTS
TRANQUIL TUESDAY
FALL DATES:
November 14
December 5
PLEASE SIGN UP WITH YOUR COUNSELOR
ACADEMIC CAREER INFORMATION
GIRLS TRACK TEAM STORE IS OPEN!
Coach Kilpartick would like for you all to purchase at minimum a PIEPER TRACK shirt (it can be short or long sleeve). You can purchase additional if you choose.
https://pieperhighschooltrack-field.itemorder.com/shop/home/
STORE CLOSES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 11:59 pm
*Boys and parents are welcome to purchase items as well
COUNSELORS CORNER
Parents, please click below to see updated information regarding The University of Texas at Austin's Automatic Admission Policy for the Class of 2025. Thank you!
The University of Texas at Austin Automatic Admission Policy
The counselors recently completed a guidance lesson about healthy stress management with the entire Junior class. They discussed what stress is, how it affects your body, and healthy/unhealthy coping strategies. Students practiced breathing methods and even did some coloring! Ask your child what stress is and what a healthy coping strategy is to start a conversation with them. Below is a link for more information on stress and how you can help your child.
NOTE FROM OUR ATTENDANCE OFFICE
Attendance Matters!
Showing up matters for REAL! Consistent attendance helps your student:
R – build Routines which reduces stress!
E - stay Engaged and more connected with what is going on at school.
A - have Access to resources to help them be successful.
L – support their Learning potential– not just academic learning but also life lessons!
Attend Today! Thrive Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond!
GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024 INFORMATION
SENIOR YEARBOOK INFORMATION
YEARBOOK SALES INFORMATION
Yearbooks are currently on sale for $75, but the Price will increase to $85 on November 13th.
ANY VAPE DEVICE = DAEP
UPCOMING DECEMBER EVENTS
Band of Warriors Winter Fest
Looking for local businesses and
crafty entrepreneurs to sign up
Event is on Saturday, December 2nd
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
in the PHS Cafeteria
A Look Ahead
NOVEMBER CALENDAR
Friday, November 10:
Student Holiday / Teacher Staff Development
Texas Thespians State Festival Convention @ Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament vs. La Joya High School @ La Joya High School
Region Choir Clinic and Concert @ Pieper High School Auditorium
9th Grade A Team / JV / Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Alamo Heights HS @ Pieper HS
Saturday, November 11:
Texas Thespians State Festival Convention @ Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Region Choir Clinic and Concert @ Pieper High School Auditorium
Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament vs. La Joya High School @ La Joya High School
JV / Varsity Girls Wrestling @ Steele High School
Middle School Soccer @ Pieper High School Fields
Sunday, November 12:
Texas Thespians State Festival Convention @ Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Monday, November 13:
District Dance Fall Showcase
Texas Thespians State Festival Convention @ Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
HCHS # 4 Davenport Invitational Varsity & JV Girls @ The Buckhorn Golf Course
Tuesday, November 14:
Theatre Musical Rehearsal
HCHS # 5 – Pieper Invitational Varsity & JV Boys @ Vaaler Creek Golf Club
Choir Social Event @ Learning Stairs
9th Grade Boys Basketball A & B Team vs. Eagle Pass High School @ Pieper High School
JV / Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Eagle Pass High School @ Pieper High School
9th / JV Girls Basketball vs. Bandera High School @ Bandera High School
Wednesday, November 15:
Theatre Musical Rehearsal
Advanced Academic Night @ Pieper High School PAC and Cafeteria
Thursday, November 16:
Theatre Musical Rehearsal
Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Harlandale Tournament @ Harlandale High School
Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament vs. Southwest Legacy High School @ Southwest Legacy HS
Clark JV Boys 2nd Player Team Challenge #3 @ Northern Hills Golf Club
TMEA District Band Auditions (6A – Reagan)
Friday, November 17:
Theatre Musical Rehearsal
Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Harlandale Tournament @ Harlandale High School
Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament vs. Southwest Legacy High School @ Southwest Legacy HS
JV Boys Wrestling @ Churchill High School
TMEA District Band Auditions (6A – Reagan)
Saturday, November 18:
Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Harlandale Tournament @ Harlandale High School
Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament vs. Southwest Legacy High School @ Southwest Legacy HS
Varsity Boys and Girls Wrestling @ Churchill High School
IM Soccer Championship
Boston Crusaders
Monday, November 20:
Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday November 21:
Thanksgiving Break
9th Grade A & B Team/JV/Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Southwest Legacy HS @ Legacy HS
9th Grade / JV / Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Hays Buda Johnson HS @ Pieper HS
Varsity Boys & Girls Wrestling @ New Braunfels High School
Wednesday, November 22:
Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 23:
Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 24:
Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 27:
Theatre Fall Musical Tech Rehearsal
HSHS # 5 – Tivy Invitational Varsity Girls @ Riverhill Country Club
Tuesday, November 28:
Theatre Fall Musical Tech Rehearsal
Choir Pre Area-Auditions @ Johnson High School
9th / JV / Varsity Girls Basketball vs. New Braunfels High School @ Pieper High School
Senior Graduation Meeting @ Pieper High School PAC
Wednesday, November 29:
Theatre Fall Musical Tech Rehearsal
Band TMEA Region Band Auditions @ Alamo Heights High School
Thursday, November 30:
Fall Musical Performance @ Pieper High School PAC
Middle School Soccer @ Pieper High School Fields
TMEA Region Band Auditions @ Johnson High School
Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament vs. Seguin High School @ Seguin High School