ACHIEVE RANGERS
College Prep Parent Weekly Newsletter -

October 7, 2026
College Prep Leadership Team
Principal - Ms. Thomas
Assistant Principal of Operations - Mr. Gonzalez
Assistant Principal of Instruction - Ms. Whitfield 6-8th
Assistant Principal of Instruction - Ms. Bailey 9-12th
Assistant Principal of Instruction - Mr. Johnson Special Populations
Administrative Assistant - Mrs. Gonzalez
College Counselor - Mr. Pearson
School Counselor - Mrs. Guerrero
Testing Coordinator - Ms. Payne
Registrar - Mrs. Miller
Principal Letter π
π Happy Fall Break, Achieve CP Ranger Families! π
Dear Ranger Families,
As we head into fall break, thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our scholars. We appreciate your encouragement, communication, and commitment to helping every Ranger succeed!
We hope this break gives your family time to rest, recharge, and enjoy meaningful moments together. We are proud of our scholarsβ hard work and look forward to welcoming them back ready to learn.
A few reminders for the break:
- Encourage your scholar to read each day.
- Review grades and any missing assignments together.
- Make time for rest, family activities, and healthy routines.
- Check campus communications for reminders about returning to school.
When school resumes, please help your scholar return on time, in uniform, and prepared for a strong start. Every day of learning matters!
Have a safe and joyful fall break, Ranger Family! π
Level Up! One Team. One Campus. One Mission.
With appreciation,
Tremayna Thomas
Principal, IDEA Achieve College Prep
Upcoming Events π²
Open to all 9-12th Grade Achieve students, we will be having a Spooky Halloween Dance Night on Oct 23. Tickets will begin selling soon!
Come join us for the Fall Town Hall Title I Event, where you can meet with our lead team, hear more about our school plans, and participate in our Q&A session on Oct 19.
Athletics ππ
Student Spotlight β‘
"Noah is my PE super star of the week. He is always working hard and respectful to everyone!"
- Coach Stanzel
CONGRATS to our ADA winners! Thank you for showing up, being on time, and being ready for the day!
Senior Corner π
UPDATED DATES AND TIMES. PLEASE SEE FLYER BELOW.
CNP π₯
πͺ Exciting Cafeteria Updates for October! πΏ
We have some exciting things coming to IDEA Achieve Academy!
π New Menu & National School Lunch Week
A new cafeteria menu will begin on Tuesday, October 13, just in time for National School Lunch Week! This yearβs theme is Cafeteria Circus, so get ready to step right up and celebrate delicious school lunches with us!
π₯£ Academy Breakfast Participation Contest
Beginning Monday, September 28, Academy grade levels will compete to see who can achieve the highest breakfast participation! The winning grade level will receive a popcorn party during lunch on Friday, October 30.
Encourage your student to start the day strong by enjoying breakfast at school. We cannot wait to see which grade level rises to the top! π
Uniform Information π
Dear IDEA Achieve Families,
We understand that some uniform items are currently on backorder. We want to support students while ensuring that campus dress-code expectations remain consistent.
If your student is waiting for an ordered uniform item, please provide the front office with a receipt, confirmation email, or vendor screenshot showing the order or backorder. You may cover any payment information before submitting the documentation.
Once the order is verified, your student will receive a Temporary Uniform Accommodation Pass. While waiting for the item:
Students should wear a plain shirt in the closest available school or grade-level color.
All other uniform and dress-code expectations remain in effect unless an additional item is documented as backordered.
Students should keep their pass with them and present it to staff when requested.
Families should notify the campus when the uniform order arrives.
If the item remains unavailable near the pass review date, families must provide an updated vendor status so the accommodation can be extended.
Students with an active pass will not receive a consequence for the approved backordered item. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure every student arrives prepared, confident, and ready to succeed!
Friday uniform expectations are that students come in full uniform, a college t-shirt, their house color (a plain colored shirt or our specific house shirts from previous years), or an IDEA spirit shirt. Jeans can be worn but may not contain holes or rips. Pants should never show midriff or be sagging.
Clear or mesh backpacks are required.
π ACADEMIC CALENDAR π
View the yearlong Academic Calendar through the attachment below!π
COMMUNITY RESOURCES π
Who do I contact? π¬
MENTAL HEALTH CORNER π§
More Information on Mental Health here:
- Helping Youth After a Community Trauma: Tips for Educators (En EspaΓ±ol)
- Guiding Adults in Talking to Children about Death and Attending Services
- After the Injuryβwebsite for families with injured children
- Pause-Reset-Nourish (PRN) to Promote Wellbeing (En EspaΓ±ol) (for responders)
- Transcend (mobile app to assist with recovery after mass violence)
- Rebuild your Community: Resources for Community Leaders
- Media Guidelines for Homicide Family Survivors
- Timeline of Activities to Promote Mental Health Recovery
- Self-Help: Resources for Survivors
- E-learning Courses: Trainings for Clinicians
- Resources for Victim Assistance Professionals
- NASP: Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
- When the Unthinkable Happens, How do We Survive?
2-1-1 Texas
2-1-1 Texas is a free, anonymous social serΒvice hotline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. No matter where you live in Texas, you can dial 2-1-1 and find inΒformation about community resources. Whether you need help finding food or housing, child care, crisis counseling or subΒstance abuse treatment, one number is all you need to know.
For any questions regarding information on the parent weekly:
Please contact the School Counselor (Sabrina Guerrero) via Remind or: