The Woodlands High School
Highlander Happenings September 5, 2025 - September 19, 2025
2025-2026 ADMINISTRATORS & COUNSELORS
Senior Campus Administrators
Mr. Dennis Muehsler, Principal
Dr. Beth Wyrick, Associate Principal Operations
Mrs. Jaime Cassidy, Associate Principal Curriculum
Senior Campus Assistant Principals
Mr. Roderic Williams, A-Car
Ms. Paige Jeanes, Cas-Fue
Ms. Laura Braun, Ful-Jai
Ms. Stefanie Roland, Jam-Med
Ms. LeighAnn Wolfe, Mei-Ramd
Mr. Craig Harbin, Rami-Sto
Mr. Chad Lanham, Str-Z
Senior Campus Counselors
Ms. Julie Emmons, A-Bri
Ms. Brittany Darden, Bro-Din
Ms. Lisa Algaze, Dio-Gus
Ms. Keisha Clarke, Gut-Kat
Ms. Monica Frank, Kau-Mcl
Ms. Jane Iribarren, Mcm-Peb
Ms. Elizabeth Bowling, Pec-Sam
Ms. Venitra Bradberry, San-Tor
Ms. Tiffani Jaqua, Tos-Z
Ms. Kristi Tabor, Lead Counselor A-Z
Ms. Kayla St. Romain, College & Career A-Z
9th Grade Campus Administrators
Ms. Shawne LeDee, Principal
Mr. Clint Rushing, Associate Principal
9th Grade Assistant Principals
Mr. Ryan Clapsaddle, A-L
Ms. Riqui Boyles, M-Z
9th Grade Campus Counselors
Ms. Vicky Woods, A-Gr
Ms. Allison Chambers, Gu-Pe
Mr. Matthew Kelley, Ph-Z
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
Each year, a student must apply for free or reduced lunches. If you have applied in the past, you must reapply. Please visit the Child Nutrition website to apply for the year. Current students with free or reduced lunch accounts who do not reapply will expire in September, 2025.
Schedule Changes
Students should have already submitted their schedule change requests and communicated with their counselor. Schedule change requests to adjust levels in core courses may still be considered on a case-by-case basis; however, elective change requests are now closed.
Woodlands Wednesdays
Every Wednesday during Advisory, your student will have the opportunity to watch a video from the Counseling Department that focuses on a specific topic. Some videos will discuss credit and course options, and others will pertain to monthly awareness events. If your student is absent or is unable to watch during the advisory period, the video can be viewed on our TWHS Video Archive website, posted on the TWHS Website and here: https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/twhs-video-archives/home.
Catch It All in the Fall
Additionally, in the TWHS Video Archives, our “Catch It All in the Fall” video webpage will go live on September 17. “Catch It All in the Fall” is an event that allows parents to successfully navigate high school requirements with their students. This year, “Catch It All in the Fall” will be held virtually. You will be able to select instructional videos about various topics that pertain to you. This event will be posted on the TWHS Website and here: https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/twhs-video-archives/home. Here is the flyer: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGxf7RnvOE/ix9zwnS3hPcSL7d4klu8-Q/view?utm_content=DAGxf7RnvOE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hcc6c97d638
Tutor List
We know there are many options for tutors in our community. However, we strongly encourage your student to build a relationship with their teacher and seek their guidance when they need assistance or clarification. Our teachers are readily available before or after school for tutoring. In many cases, students also utilize peer tutoring through many of our service organizations. In addition, evening tutorials are available at the Senior Campus. Our staff is always here to help answer questions and address concerns. We also provide a list of tutors, some current or former teachers, on our website. You can also find it here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s-LtJ3--mV1KL8CV9OlvKXZKw0sWq3_qau_id5WjWxw/edit?usp=sharing
Transcripts in Student Access Center
10th-12th grade students can now access their transcripts and GPA/Rank in Student Access Center through their SSO. The transcript and GPA/Rank is a reflection of coursework up to Spring, 2025. Please note that the Rank/GPA has not been verified, and verification and updates do not happen until mid-October for all, seniors are a bit earlier than this timeframe.
COLLEGE AND CAREER NEWS
SENIORS
ATHLETICS
BOYS BASKETBALL: Boys Basketball has open gym on Wednesday at the main campus at 4:00 p.m. We are also hosting a Fall league next Monday at the 9th grade campus from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
CLUB SPORTS - SR. CAMPUS: Parents, do you have an athlete in Club sports such as Lacrosse, Hockey, or Rugby this school year? If your athlete is in need of PE credit, please have them sign up in the Grade Level Office, GLO, for our Club Sports Meeting. We will meet in the GLO on September 11th, during advisory. The application process and requirements to obtain PE credit will be discussed with your athlete. Applications are due on October 3rd. Late entry or late applications will not be granted PE credit.
CROSS COUNTRY: The Highlander Cross Country team had an outstanding showing at the College Park Invitational, winning 6 of 7 divisions. The Freshman Boys also put in a strong effort, finishing 4th overall. The team looks to carry this momentum into their upcoming races: Strake Jesuit on Saturday, September 6, and the Lovejoy XC Fall Festival on September 13.
TICKETS: How to purchase sporting event tickets: Go to - https://twhs.conroeisd.net/ - From Home Page - Click on Campus Life - Click on Athletics - Scroll Down and Click on Individual Game Tickets - Click On Hometown Ticketing - Click on The Woodlands - Click on Football - Click on whichever team you are purchasing for.
Stadium Polices: Clear Bags ONLY
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS NEWS
DESTINATION IMAGINATION: Interested in Creative Problem Solving? Destination Imagination offers a range of long-term problems (e.g. Technical, Improv, Community Service, Engineering, Fine Arts, etc.) for teams to tackle over the year, and the opportunity to show off thinking on your feet with Instant challenges.
Join us for a Challenge preview and team formation day after school on Thursday, 9/11 from 3:00-3:30 p.m. in room 221. Interested Freshman are welcome to shuttle over and join us. Arrive early to connect with potential teammates. Bring a friend! Existing teams do not need to attend, but any teams representing the school should begin the initial registration process by filling out this form.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB: The Dungeons & Dragons Club will host our first workshop on Wednesday, September 10th. From novice to Dungeon Master, players of all experience are welcome. Contact Mrs. Rickman for more information.
INTERACT COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB: Want to get involved and serve your community? Interact is always accepting new members, and our first general member meeting will be held Tuesday, September 9th from 2:45-3:15 p.m. in LGI 1. We are happy to welcome our building principal, Mr. Muehsler, as our guest speaker, and we'd love to have you stay to participate in our random act of kindness. We hope to see you there!
JROTC: JROTC is ramping up as the year begins with PFTs (physical fitness test) which consists of pushups, sit-ups and a 1-mile run. After school LDRs (Leadership Development Requirements) are up and going with our orienteering team preparing for their first meet on September 27. Everyone is encouraged to come after school and try an LDR.
Coming this September in JROTC:
9 Sept – Our first booster club meeting of the year happens at 6 p.m. in LGI 2 (main campus). All parents are encouraged to attend.
12 Sept - JROTC will provide a Sabre Arch at the Senior Night TWHS vs GOHS football game along with our traditional flag running!
14 Sept – Shop Kendra Scott on Sunday, Sept 14 between 2-4 p.m. and mention TWHS JROTC to support our program.
19 Sept – We celebrate our US Air Force’s 78th birthday in the cafeteria from 3-5 p.m.
23 Sept – Niko Niko’s spirit day, all day. Mention TWHS JROTC at check out!
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: National Honor Society will hold it's first meeting of the year on Friday, September 12 in LGI 1. There will be two opportunities for members to attend that day, before school at 6:30 a.m. and after school at 2:45 p.m. All members are required to attend the first meeting of the year, so please make all appropriate arrangements. This meeting covers the first of the National Honor Society's core values, character, introduce our leadership team, as well as upcoming event dates and service and donation opportunities. For questions, please email Mr. Balluck.
THE CLIMBING CLUB: Explore your sense of Adventure and Fun! The Climbing Club at TWHS provides hands-on experience. We climb for free once a month, at CLIMB Woodlands. Practice climbing, bouldering, or learn how to belay. Everyone is welcome to join, no experience is needed! Please make sure your parents have signed the permission slip on the “club permission” app on Parent Portal before our next meeting. If you have any questions please come to our first meeting of the school year on Friday, September 12th at 3 p.m. in room 243, or see our advisor Ms. Rogers-Wilson.
FINE ARTS
THE WOODLANDS HIGH SCHOOL ART TRUST
Submissions for 2025 are now OPEN! Please pass this on to Texas Artists!
Have you ever noticed the 71 works of art by established Texas artists that are permanently displayed in the hallways at school? This is The Woodlands High School Art Trust Collection and we are celebrating our 15th year! This collection of art works has been selected and purchased by our students over the past 14 years. Each year we add new works to the collection and our next selection process has begun. Submissions will be accepted until October 5th for consideration into our collection for 2025. We invite established Texas artists who have had work accepted into a juried show and are at least 22 years old to submit works to be considered for acquisition in 2025. If you know an established Texas Artist that might be interested, please pass this information to learn more. https://twhsat.weebly.com/2025-submissions.html
In mid-October, our student committee will narrow down the works submitted to 12-15 artworks that will be voted on by the entire student body in mid-November. Posters of the artworks will be on view at school in November and the original pieces will be displayed in the cafeteria just prior to voting. The students will purchase as many as possible of the pieces that receive the most votes on November 13.
The artworks are purchased through funds set aside by Student Council from the Homecoming Dance, however, the framing, lighting and conservation of these pieces need funding. Consider helping with that funding and show your support for The Woodlands High School Art Trust by joining our "One Hundred Friends of Art." Our goal is to have 100 arts supporters make an annual donation to support our cause. Donations are tax deductible and start as low as $10!! Visit our website to make a contribution: https://twhsat.weebly.com/
The Woodlands High School Art Trust (TWHSAT) a 501(c)3 organization, was established in 2011 to help maintain, conserve and display the student-selected, student-purchased collection of established artists at The Woodlands High School. The vision for the TWHS Art Trust is to see the art collection grow each year and to have it extend through the hallways of the high school. We also offer FREE tours of our collection to schools and other groups by appointment.
Other than the public sculptures around The Woodlands, this is the ONLY permanent collection of art available to the public. It is seen by THOUSANDS of people every day. Please consider supporting this unique collection that sets us apart from other public high schools and strengthens our goal of being one of the best high schools in the state and country.
For more information on The Woodlands High School Art Trust please visit our website: https://twhsat.weebly.com/ or contact Susan Cosculluela at twhsat@gmail.com.
CHOIR: TWHS Choir has had a great start to the year! Please click to read our Choir Notes Newsletter for upcoming events and important information for choir members and parents.
THEATER: The Woodlands High School proudly presents Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus on September 18 - 20! Join us on the 1869 expedition that traversed the Grand Canyon, exploring not only the vast mountains and terrain, but the interpersonal connections within the travelers.
Performances are at The Woodlands High School in the Blackbox Theatre on September 18th & 19th @ 7 p.m. and the 20th @ 2p.m. &7 p.m.! Tickets available on our website, www.twhstheater.com.
TWHS Improv Show: The 3x State Champion Woodlands High School Improv Troupe is thrilled to host their first show of the year on September 12th at 7 p.m. in The Woodlands High School 9th Grade Campus LGI. Tickets are $5 and all money raised from the night will be going to The Montgomery County Food Bank! Make sure to join us, along with your family and friends, for a great time while helping an amazing organization!
CLINIC NOTES
📌 Forms & Resources:
Need health forms or info? Find everything on our clinic website:
👉 https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/twhsclinicinformation/home
✍️ Consent for Healthcare: 🚨 New Law (Effective Sept. 1)
- We must have **written parent/guardian consent** to care for students in the clinic.
- If you gave consent during online enrollment this summer ✅ you’re good!
- If not, please download and return the consent form from our website.
💉 Vaccines:
- 📧 If you received a letter/email about overdue vaccines or expired Conscientious Objector forms, please update as soon as possible to avoid enrollment issues.
- ✅ You can now download and print Conscientious Objector forms at home. See the link on our website.
🎓 Seniors: Important Vaccine Info! Before college, students need:
✔️ Second dose of MCV4 (meningitis) vaccine after their 16th birthday.
✔️ Consider the optional Meningitis B vaccine (ask your child’s doctor).
📄 Need a vaccine record? Email Mrs. Ansley: aransley@conroeisd.net with your child’s name.
📑 Chronic Conditions: For students with asthma, diabetes, allergies, etc.:
- Annual action plans signed by a parent and doctor are required.
- Only inhalers, EpiPens, and diabetic supplies may be carried by students with doctor’s orders.
- Forms → available on our website or in the clinic.
💊 Medications at School: Parents may check in OTC medications. Please:
- Bring them in the original container (no Costco-sized bottles 🚫).
- Ensure they’re unexpired.
- Provide only a 30-day supply.
- Follow directions on the container (unless accompanied by a doctor’s note).
🤒 Illness at School
Help us keep everyone healthy! Please remind your student to:
🧼 Wash hands often.
🙅♂️ Avoid sharing food/drinks.
💧 Stay hydrated.
😴 Get enough sleep.
🍳 Eat protein in the morning.
Keep your child home if:
✔️ They have a fever (must be fever-free for 24 hrs without medicine before returning).
✔️ Symptoms are not improving.
👉 This protects our medically fragile students & staff.
SCHOOL NEWS
Event Date: Saturday, September 27th 7:00-11:00 p.m. Location: TWHS Senior Campus Large Gym
Cost: $40 each (limit 2 per person) *Student dates may not be older than 20. No Junior High students are allowed as dates. All dates must have a School ID or State Identification to enter the dance.
LIBRARY: It's time for printing. Remember to purchase a print card on School Cash Online so that you always have a way to print. Cards are $2.00 and cover 20 black and white prints.
September 17 is the annual kick-off for Read for a Better Life. Conroe ISD encourages all adults within the community to devote at least 30 minutes a day to reading aloud to children.
September is also Library Card Month. We encourage staff, students, and families to sign up for a library card for the Montgomery County Memorial Library System. In fact, the new Brady Branch of our county library system recently opened in the Grogan's Mill Village Center. Swing by to see the beautiful new campus and get a library card!
REGISTRAR: If you need to update your address, please email a copy of your utility bill or lease agreement, along with a photo ID to svance@conroeisd.net. Please check your Home Access Center to verify your address is correct. If you do not have access to the Parent Portal, please email svance@conroeisd.net. Include information: Student ID, Student Name, and Student Grade.
SCHOOL CASH ONLINE: Please be sure to check your child's School Cash Online account frequently. The website is www.conroeisd.schoolcashonline.com. Fees are added throughout the year for various activities. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the fees charged to your child, please contact the classroom teacher or club sponsor. Failure to pay fees listed as "required" or "overdue" may result in a student not being permitted to participate in some extracurricular activities. If you need assistance logging in to School Cash Online or adding and viewing your child's account, please visit schoolcashonline.com/Home/Support and view the resources available to help.
WORLD LANGUAGES: TWHS offers a multitude of languages, including Japanese, German, French, and Chinese. As students decide which language to choose, there are a few things to keep in mind. Which language will make them stand out to future employers? Please see our monthly newsletter for more information about who we are and what our languages offer.
DISTRICT NEWS
THE WOODLANDS HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR
September 5, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Friday, September 5, 2025
Comic Club/Fife Magazine 2:30 Room 111
JROTC Training 2:35 Cafeteria
Board Game Club 2:45 Room 211
SNHS Meeting 2:45 LGI 1
Vars Tennis v Memorial 3:00
Volleyball v Lake Creek 4:30 TWHS
Cross Country Team Dinner 5:30 Cafeteria
Water Polo @ Grand Oaks 6:00 Natatorium
Vars Football @ Deer Park 7:00
Saturday, September 6, 2025
ACT Testing
Monday, September 8, 2025
Senior Sunrise 6:30 Courtyard
PSAT Prep Course 3:30 Rooms 212 & 214
Student Council Meeting 3:30 Cafeteria
Girls Basketball Fall League 4:00 Large Gym
CPC Cheer Meeting 6:00 LGI 1
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
HOSA Meeting 6:45 LGI 1
Comic Club/Fife Magazine 2:30 Room 111
Interact Club Meeting 2:45 LGI 1
Robotics Off Season 2:45 Robotics Classroom
Vars Tennis v College Park 3:00 TWHS
Volleyball @ Cleveland 4:30
JROTC Booster Club Meeting 7:00 LGI 2
Baseball Booster Club Meeting 7:00 LGI 1
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Robotics Off-Season 2:45 Robotics Classroom
Art Club Meeting 2:45 Room 122
Mock Trail Team Meeting 2:45 Room 211
Model UN Meeting 3:00 LGI 1
PSAT Prep Course 3:30 Rooms 212 & 214
Script Reading Club 3:30 Room 137
Boys Basketball Open Gym 4:30 Large Gym
Rebounders Club Meeting 6:00 LGI 2
LAX Parent Meeting 6:30 LGI 1
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Volleyball 9th Tournament @ Willis
FCA Meeting 6:45 LGI 1
Robotics Off-Season 2:45 Robotics Classroom
DECA Meeting 2:45 LGI 1
JV Tennis v Cleveland 3:00 TWHS
9th Football Red/Green v Grand Oaks 4:30 TWHS
JV Football @ Grand Oaks 4:30
9th Football White v Grand Oaks 5:00 TWHS 9th
Friday, September 12, 2025
NHS Meeting 6:40 LGI 1
Comic Club/Fife Magazine 2:30 Room 111
JROTC Training 2:30 Cafeteria
Board Game Club 2:45 Room 211
NHS Meeting 2:45 LGI 1
JV Tennis Intrasquad Challenge 3:00 TWHS
Volleyball v College Park 4:30 TWHS
Water Polo v Oak Ridge 6:00 Natatorium
Vars Football v Grand Oaks 7:00 Woodforest
Saturday, September 13, 2025
SAT Testing
Volleyball 9th Tournament @ Willis
Cross Country @ Lovejoy - McKinney
Cars & Coffee 7:00 Parking Lot
Highsteppers Fall Dance Clinic 9:00 Gym
Monday, September 15, 2025
PSAT Prep Course 3:30 Rooms 212 & 214
Student Council Meeting 3:30 Cafeteria
Girls Basketball Fall League 4:00 Large Gym
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Comic Club/Fife Magazine 2:30 Room 111
Robotics Off-Season 2:45 Robotics Classroom
Vars Tennis @ New Caney 3:00
Boys Basketball Fall League 4:00 Large Gym
Volleyball @ New Caney 4:30
Swim & Dive Red & Green 5:15 Natatorium
JROTC Booster Club Meeting 6:00 JROTC Classroom
Senior Parent Night 6:30 TWHS 9th Cafeteria
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Robotics Off-Season 2:45 Robotics Classroom
Mock Trail Team Meeting 2:45 Room 211
Model UN Meeting 3:00 LGI 1
PSAT Prep Course 3:30 Rooms 212 & 214
Script Reading Club 3:30 Room 137
Boys Basketball Open Gym 4:30 Large Gym
Thursday, September 18, 2025
FCA Meeting 6:45 LGI 1
Robotics Off-Season 2:45 Robotics Classroom
DECA Meeting 2:45 LGI 1
NAHS Meeting 2:45 Room 120
JV Tennis @ College Park 3:00
JV Football v Willis 4:30 TWHS
9th Red/Green Football @ Wills 4:30
9th Football White v Summer Creek 5:00 TWHS 9th
Friday, September 19, 2025
Cross Country Nike South @ College Station
SNHS Morning Meeting 6:40 LGI 1
JROTC Training 2:30 Cafeteria
Comic Club/Fife Magazine 2:30 Room 111
Board Game Club 2:45 Room 211
SNHS Afternoon Meeting 2:45 LGI 1
Vars Tennis v Clements 3:00 TWHS
Volleyball v Conroe 4:30 TWHS
Water Polo v Caney Creek 6:00 Natatorium
Vars Football @ Willis 7:00
The Conroe Independent School District (District) is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Active of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304; (936) 709-7752.
Phone: Main Campus (936) 709-1200 9th Grade Campus (832) 592-8200
Website: Main Campus http://twhs.conroeisd.net/ 9th Grade Campus https://twhs9.conroeisd.net/
Twitter: Main Campus @TWHSCISD 9th Grade Campus @TWHS9thCISD
