Warrior Wire
The Pieper High School Newsletter - September 15, 2023
Greetings, Warrior Families!
I would like to take this moment to recognize a truly special event that transpired this week. Monday morning was an annual event commemorating the events, and the heroes, of September11th. It was humbling and awe inspiring to see members of every facet of the community come together and climb 2071 stairs that represented the 110 flights of stairs of the world trade centers. This included local firefighters, law enforcement, local government, students, teachers and members of our community. This event was an annual time to reflect and remember the bravery and sacrifices made on September 11, 2001. I was overwhelmed with the tremendous sense of pride and humbled by the presence of everyone there. Again, thank you to Major Bower for leading the PHS JROTC program and for organizing this incredible event.
Next week will be our first annual Triumph Week: Rise to Homecoming. We hope to see you all at the Community Pep Rally on Wednesday evening, and the game on Friday night for the crowning of the first-ever Triumph Court! A big THANK YOU to our Students Council officers, members, and sponsors for putting together a fantastic week ahead. See the flyer below for details!
Have a wonderful weekend!
With Warrior Pride!
Jaime Alvarez-Calderon
Principal
IN THIS ISSUE
Message from our Prinipal
Wednesday September 20th Events
Academic Career Advisor - Workshop Wednesdays
A Note from the Attendance Office
Counselors Corner
PHS Fall Pep Rally Schedule
Warrior Triumph Week Information and Circus Maximus MMXXII - Rise of Homecoming
PSAT Testing Information
Graduating Class of 2024 Information and Activities
Yearbook Sales and Senior AD and Quote Information
Any Vape Device = DAEP
October - Upcoming Events
A Look Ahead
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20 EVENTS
CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS
WE ENCOURAGE ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF TO WEAR
GOLD TO SHOW SUPPORT
YEARBOOK PICTURES
Pictures will be taken during all Social Studies classes in the auditorium.
Picture packets are available in the following areas:
- Main Reception
- Counseling Office
- Library
- Career Center
PIEPER ORCHESTRA
Raise some Dough at MOD Pizza on Wednesday, September 20
ACA - WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS
NOTE FROM OUR ATTENDANCE OFFICE
Week 5:
Attendance Matters!
We believe a good education provides your student with a foundation for future success! Absences can seriously disrupt a student’s mastery of the instructional material provided daily and cause them to fall behind or feel disconnected from what is happening in the classroom.
· Our schools are a community! We want students to be engaged and involved in what is happening at school. The best way to be connected is to be in school regularly and get involved!
· Knowledge is powerful! Stress the importance of a good education and how attending regularly impacts their academic success! They must be present to learn!
COUNSELORS CORNER
This week the counseling staff continued Warrior Welcome meetings during advisory and met with 12th and 11th graders. The 12th grade reviewed steps they can be taking now to prepare for their endeavors after high school. The 11th grade had an overview of ways the counseling staff can be a support at school and ways to be successful during their junior year.
Counselors will be working with all students this year through fall and spring guidance lessons. Each grade level will receive one lesson each semester. Guidance began this week with 9th grade and counselors presented on High School GPA and College Admissions. Below are ways you can continue the conversation at home with your student. Talk to your child about college plans as if he or she will definitely go to college. Keep an eye on your child’s study habits and grades—stay involved. Encourage your child to take Advanced Placement or other challenging classes. Add to your child’s college savings account regularly; and make sure you are fully aware of the provisions of the account. Address your concerns about whether your child can or should go to college. Use the College Scorecard to instantly compare expenses and projected loan payments across schools that your child is interested in attending. Please see flyer below for our first Tranquil Tuesday of the year! It will be Tuesday, September 26th. Students will be able to sign up in the counseling office.
PHS FALL PEP RALLY SCHEDULE
PEP RALLY SCHEDULE
RISE OF HOMECOMING COMMUNITY PEP RALLY
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
PIEPER HIGH SCHOOL COLOSSEUM
7:00 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.
NON-PIEPER STUDENT - GUEST
Guest Students who will be attending The Rise of Homecoming Dance MUST have a guest form signed by their home campus and returned to Pieper High School's main office by the end of the day on Friday, September 22, 2023.
The guest form may be picked up from the Pieper main office or the AP Office.
WARRIOR TRIUMPH WEEK INFORMAITON
PSAT / NMSQT TESTING INFORMATION
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:
UPCOMING DIGITAL PSAT ASSESSMENT LINKS
GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024 INFORMATION
SENIOR YEARBOOK INFORMATION
PIEPER HIGH SCHOOL QR CODE YEARBOOK SALES 2024
Back to School Yearbook Sale ends September 8th! Get your yearbook before the price goes up!
SENIOR QUOTE QR CODE
SENIOR QUOTES ARE DUE BY
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2023
PLEASE NOTE:
All of the above can also be found in the 2024 Google Class co-hort.
ANY VAPE DEVICE = DAEP
OCTOBER UPCOMING EVENTS
MERCY WELLNESS CLINIC X WARRIOR CHEER
SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Pieper High School Stadium Parking Lot
8:15 a.m.
SCAN QR CODE TO REGISTER
COMAL ISD COLLEGE CAREER MILITARY FAIR
SAVE THE DATE:
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Davenport High School
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A Look Ahead
SEPTEMBER
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