Warrior Wire

Greetings, Warrior Families!

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Meet the Teacher on Tuesday night. It was great to see and visit with a number of you. I hope you see the passion and commitment our amazing staff has in working with your students each and every day. If you were unable to attend and have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your student’s teachers.

I would like to take this moment to recognize a truly special event that is coming up on campus this next week. Monday morning is an annual event commemorating the events, and the heroes, of September11th. It is humbling and awe inspiring time, and we hope to see members of every facet of the community come together and climb 2071 stairs that represent the 110 flights of stairs of the world trade centers. We invite local firefighters, law enforcement, local government, students, teachers and members of our community at this event. It is an annual time to reflect and remember the bravery and sacrifices made on September 11, 2001. We hope to see you there. For more details, please a letter below from Major Bower

We look forward to seeing everyone!

With Warrior Pride!

Jaime Alvarez-Calderon

Principal

Message from our Prinipal

9/11 A Moment of Remembrance - Memorial Stair Climb

Message from our Nurse

A Note from the Attendance Office

Academic Career Advisor - Workshop Wednesdays

Welcome Counselor Lesson

PHS Fall Pep Rally Schedule

Warrior Triumph Week Information and Circus Maximus MMXXII - Rise of Homecoming

Graduating Class of 2024 Information and Activities

Underclassman Yearbook Picture Information

Senior Yearbook AD Information

PSAT Testing Information

Any Vape Device = DAEP

A Look Ahead

Warrior Nation,

I would like to invite you all to the Memorial 9/11 Stair Climb on Monday morning here in the Pieper Football stadium.

Allow me to share a few thoughts... This is a community event that allows us to reflect on who we are as a Country, heal emotional wounds, remember all those who were taken from us, and HONOR the sacrifices for those emergency services personnel who gave themselves hoping others would live.

I ask that you please share a few moments with your students, friends, coworkers today and talk about how the day made you feel- how our country was literally rocked to its very core. How panic and fear gripped the world and how AMERICA rose from the despair as we always have!

For those of you who have joined us in the past the event will be held as you remember. For those who wish to join us this year for the first time... please arrive here at the stadium no later than 0610. The ceremony will begin at 0620 with a few opening comments followed by our first step at 0630.

Yes you will get hot

Yes you will get tired

Yes you may get a cramp

Yes you will likely shed a tear

Yes you will burst with pride as you watch, participate, take pictures etc of young men and women placing others first

We will have the company of Bulverde's finest as well as our Sheriff's department. These leaders will be marching alongside us sharing in the tribute.

What should you wear... something comfortable. I recommend shorts and a light top with athletic shoes.

I also ask that you would bring a water bottle

Finally...

This is a memorial march. I will ask all present that NO words are spoken throughout the event. I believe you will understand why at the conclusion of our ceremonies.

DETAILS:

WHERE: Pieper High Stadium

WHEN: MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11th, 0600 NLT 0610

WHAT- 2071 stairs recognizing the 110 flights of stairs in the world trade center

WHY: TOGETHER WE ARE WHAT MAKES OUR COUNTRY

Major Dave Bower USMC (ret)

Senior Naval Science Instructor

COVID guidelines for returning to school after testing +

• Five days have passed since the onset of symptoms / test date if asymptomatic,
• Fever-free (100.0) for 24 hours without the use of medication, and
• Symptoms have improved
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A parent/MD note should be provided upon your student's return to excuse missed days and turned into the Attendance office.

Please have your student email their teachers to let them know about their absence. You do not need to specify why you are absent. Make up work should be posted on Google Classroom if assignments are not listed on Google Classroom or you are having trouble accessing the assignment, please contact your teacher for assistance.

Please continue to report any COVID + students to the clinic at x9712 or courtney.nesloney@comalisd.org OR jennifer.swihart@comalisd.org

Week 4:

Attendance Matters!

Research shows that missing 10 percent of school instruction, or about 18 days, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month and is also considered as chronic absenteeism. Even if the absences are excused, the negative impact on the student still persists.

· Communication is the key! Talk to your teachers/school staff when facing obstacles in getting to or attending school. If issues arise, we are here to help find a solution!

· If your student must miss – Please send either a parent or doctor’s note explaining why they were out. Please keep in mind only 8 days per year will be excused with a parent note.

The secret to academic success is consistent school attendance! Encourage your student to attend daily and be on time to each class!

The Counseling staff and Mrs. Cantrell, Pieper's Academic and Career Advisor presented to 9th and 10th grade students this week during advisory. Counselors shared ways students can access the counseling office, and reviewed graduation requirements. Counselors also presented ways to be successful in school and goal setting for the year. Next week we will continue student meetings with 11th and 12th grade and begin Fall guidance lessons with the 9th grade class!

We have loved getting to know so many students and families and look forward to continuing working with each of you this year!

9th graders will take the PSAT 8/9 on October 4th . 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 11th.

PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT are online this year. If you have SSD accommodations approved for these tests, please see the below flyer.

Click Here to review the online flyer.The online flyer can be found with embedded links at:

PSAT 8/9 Message

PSAT 10/11 Message

SEPTEMBER

Friday, September 8:

National Arts in Education Week

9th / JV Girls Volleyball Tournament @ Wimberley High School

9th / JV / Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Smithson Valley High School @ Smithson Valley HS

Varsity Tennis vs. San Marcos High School @ San Marcos High School

Girls Water Polo vs. Davenport High School @ Davenport High School

Warrior Football vs. Davenport High School @ Davenport High School

Pep Rally – Camo Gear Theme @ Gym

Saturday, September 9:

National Arts in Education Week

JV / Varsity Cross Country Runnin' Rattler Invitational @ Spring Lake Preserve

9th / JV Girls Volleyball Wimberley Tournament @ Wimberley High School

IM Basketball Clinic @ PHS Gyms

Monday, September 11:

National Arts in Education Week

Tuesday, September 12:

National Arts in Education Week

Varsity Tennis vs. Veterans Memorial High School @ Veterans Memorial High School

JROTC Annual Chili Cook Off @ Cafeteria

9th / JV / Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Canyon High School @ PHS

Wednesday, September 13:

National Arts in Education Week

Thursday, September 14:

National Arts in Education Week

JV Cross Crountry Seguin Invitational @ Starke Park

9th Grade Boys Football vs. Halletsville High School @ PHS

JV Boys Football vs. Halletsville High School @ Halletsville High School

Friday, September 15:

National Hispanic Heritage Month Begins

9th / JV / Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Kerrville Tivy High School @ Kerrville Tivy HS

Warrior Football vs. Halletsville High School @ PHS

Pep Rally – Rodeo Round Up

Saturday, September 16:

Band – TMEA Region Jazz Auditions @ New Braunfels High School

Varsity Cross Country Islander Splash @ TAMUCC Soccer Camp

Monday, September 18:

Warrior Triumph Week – Homecoming 2023

Tuesday, September 19:

Warrior Triumph Week – Homecoming 2023

Boys Water Polo vs. Canyon Lake High School @ Canyon Lake High School

Varsity Tennis vs. Smithson Valley High School @ Smithson Valley High School

9th / JV / Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Seguin High School @ PHS (Staff Appreciation Day)

Wednesday, September 20:

Warrior Triumph Week – Homecoming 2023

Yearbook Pictures for 9th – 11th Graders @ Auditorium

Community Pep Rally @ Warrior Colosseum

Thursday, September 21:

Warrior Triumph Week – Homecoming 2023

9th Grade Boys Football vs. Bastrop High School @ PHS

JV Boys Football vs. Bastrop High School @ Bastrop High School

Comal ISD Board Meeting @ Support Services

Friday, September 22:

Warrior Triumph Week – Homecoming 2023

9th / JV / Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Champion High School @ PHS

Girls Water Polo vs. Smithson Valley High School @ PHS

PHS Choir Sings at Homecoming Game

Warrior Triumph Football Game vs. Bastrop High School @ PHS

Pep Rally – Gold Out

Saturday, September 23:

Varsity Cross Country McNeil HOKA @ Old Settlers Park

Homecoming Dance: 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 26:

Varsity Tennis vs. Kerrville Tivy High School @ PHS Tennis Courts

9th / JV / Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Wagner High School @ Wagner High School

Boys Water Polo vs. Davenport High School @ PHS

Superintendent Student Advisory Committee Meeting @ Support Services

Wednesday, September 27:

PTSA Luncheon @ Support Services

Thursday, September 28:

Choir Social Event @ Cafeteria & Learning Stairs

Friday, September 29:

Student / Staff Holiday – County Fair Day @ New Braunfels

9th / JV / Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Veterans Memorial High School @ PHS (Middle School Night)

Saturday, September 30:

Pieper High School Marching Band Contest @ McAllen ISD Stadium

JV / Varsity Cross Country Seguin Invitational @ Starke Park