Warrior Nation

August 24, 2026

Hello Warren Families,

As we begin our third week of school, it is exciting to see the energy and momentum building across Warren High and CCA. Our students are settling into routines, our classrooms are coming to life, and the Warrior spirit is already shining brightly.

The first few weeks are all about building relationships, establishing expectations, and creating a strong foundation for the year ahead. I am grateful for the dedication of our staff and the support of our families and community.

Thank you for being part of Warrior Nation!

Melissa Hurst

Principal

GO WARRIORS!

School starts promptly at 9:00 AM and ends at 4:20 PM. Please be sure your child arrives prior to 9:00 AM to avoid tardies and/or absences to class. The bell schedule is below for your reference. See below for important information about the state law regarding attendance.

Please note the attendance office will not call students out of class for pickup after 3:50 PM.

Student ID cards at the secondary level will be REQUIRED for safety purposes. High School students will be required to wear their ID and have it easily visible at all times while on campus. Warren/CCA ID cards are property of NISD and shall be presented upon request. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action. Students who receive 10 temporary IDs will be assigned ISS.

New WHS/CCA students will receive the first card issued free of charge. Additional ID cards will be available for a $5.00 fee. Students needing an ID can come by the Admin Office, A105, before or after school to obtain a school ID.

IDs are required to enter any building & doors are locked throughout the day.

Only Juniors/Seniors who are eligible for off-campus lunch must have the appropriate sticker displayed on their student ID and present to school personnel prior to leaving campus. Temporary ID's will NOT be accepted for off-campus lunch.

In compliance with state law (HB 1481), the use of personal communication devices by students is not allowed at any NISD campus during the school day, from the first official bell to the last official bell to include passing periods and lunch periods. Personal communication devices include cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, tablets, or any other similar electronic items. If students choose to bring these items to campus, they will be required to comply with campus specific storage procedures: Devices of this nature should be powered off and placed into student backpacks and kept in a designated location in each classroom. Students without a backpack will be required to place their device(s) into an identified storage container in the classroom. Students in violation of this State law and district policy will be subject to progressive disciplinary consequences, to include confiscation of the device. Confiscated items will be released to the student's parent/guardian. NOTICE OF LIABILITY: Northside ISD is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of any personal communication devices brought onto campus or stored under these guidelines. Students choose to bring these items to school at their own risk.

All students are issued a district Chromebook. Chromebooks should be used for academic purposes only. Students are not permitted to use the Chromebook to search or distribute inappropriate content. Chats and emails should only be sent to further one’s pursuit of academic success. Students are not permitted to spam groups, NISD organizations, or peers with non-essential information using NISD technology devices. Violators are subject to consequences, including confiscation of the property. If the use of the device during non-instructional time causes a disruption or is used for any purpose deemed inappropriate by the Administration, disciplinary action will be taken. The Bark Alert System monitors all student communication through NISD technology devices. If the use of the device during non-instructional time causes a disruption or is used for any purpose deemed inappropriate by the administration disciplinary action will be taken. Examples of inappropriate use include but are not limited to taking pictures, recordings, using the device as a speaker system to play music, etc. Students who continue to violate this or the PED’s policy will be subject to escalating consequences.

Only Juniors and Seniors are eligible to park on campus and student vehicles must have a parking permit. To be issued a valid parking permit students will need the following: a valid driver's license, proof of insurance as a covered driver on the vehicle, completion of the vehicle information sheet, along with a $20 fee. Students must also only park in designated student parking locations. Tickets, booting, and towing may occur.

Parking at Wal-Mart is not allowed and could result in your vehicle being towed at owners expense.

If parking in the surrounding neighborhoods please be courteous and follow all city laws. Do not block driveways, fire hydrants, trash cans, mailboxes, handicap ramps, or other areas that would cause an obstruction. SAPD will ticket/tow!

Students are assigned 1 lunch period and must only attend their assigned designated lunch period. Students in grades 9th & 10th are to remain on campus at all times, unless signed out by a parent/guardian.

Off-Campus lunch

Only students who are classified Juniors and Seniors are eligible to go off-campus for lunch. These students must fill out an off-campus lunch form and be granted an off-campus lunch sticker that must be displayed on their ID. Students will only be able to receive this sticker if they have met the requirements on the off-campus application. This privilege can be revoked at any time if the student goes over their allowable attendance or due to behavioral concerns.

👉Students must turn in a new form and obtain a new sticker in January for the second semester.

Deliveries to the Campus

As per NISD policy, deliveries of any kind to the campus are not permitted and will not be accepted. This includes food deliveries. No refunds will be given, as deliveries will not be accepted.

Starting this year, Senior students who are looking to have an off-block period MUST have earned a CCMR point prior to being allowed to have an off-block period.

Also, starting this year, Juniors and Seniors who are wishing to have off-campus lunch MUST be on track to achieve CCMR by being enrolled in a course that earns CCMR status and taking the correlating exam (if applicable) and/or on track to complete a CTE pathway and correlating Industry-Based-Certification.

A campus and district initiative is for all students to be CCMR ready when they graduate high school. Their are many ways for students to earn their CCMR point and be considered CCMR ready.

A student can earn their CCMR by:

• Successfully attaining the required score on the TSIA 2 exam
• Earning a 3 or higher on a College Board AP Exam
• Earning the qualifying number of Dual Credit hours
• Qualifying for 3 or more On Ramps Credit hours
• Being a CTE Program of Study Completer and earning the aligned Industry Based Certification (IBC)
• Enlisting in the Military after graduation

We ask that you and your child review the attached documents regarding CCMR.

Safety is our number one priority. Students will be trained on campus safety and security within the first weeks of school. Please visit the NISD Safety page for detailed information and how you can contribute to the overall safety of our district and school.

NISD has a 24/7 anonymous tip line where parents or students can report any threats or concerns. SAFELINE: call/text 210-397-7233 or email safe@nisd.net. District staff and NISD police take all reports seriously and investigate thoroughly.

We love seeing our parents and community at all of our athletic events. We want to remind spectators to cheer on our students and teams in a positive way. We also want to remind everyone that Texas Senate Bill 2929, which was passed during the summer of 2025, added a new provision that allows officials to remove a spectator without any previous verbal warning.

All varsity football and volleyball tickets can be purchased online using this link: https://nisd.net/athletics/high-school-tickets.

We held our yearly Open House on Wednesday, August 19. We had a great turnout and would like to thank all the families who came out to see us. If you missed the presentation, please take a moment to review it below.

This week different student groups welcomed our students as they arrived in the morning. Students also participated in dress up days.

Our first AWE award goes to.... Amya Evans for her leadership, patience, and positivity since day one!

Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning 8/25. Students who are interested in auditioning for a Region choir as part of the Texas All-State Choir process, are encouraged to stay after school for rehearsals. Audition music will be taught and polished during these rehearsals.

Attention all 10th and 11th grade students, parents, and guardians -

Warren/CCA HS will host an optional College Board Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test, or PSAT, on Wednesday, October 21st. Sophomores (10th grade students) who choose to participate are required to register in advance to participate and pay a $20 testing fee. There is a reduced fee of $10 for students who receive free or reduced lunch. There is no cost for Juniors (11th grade students) to participate. For 11th grade students, the PSAT/NMSQT is the route of entry to the National Merit Scholarship Program. Requirements for participation, steps in the competition, and awards offered are explained in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide and on National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s website at www.nationalmerit.org.

Below is the information; Registration is REQUIRED!

Registration is now available at https://user.totalregistration.net/SAT/446186 , August 24th to September 23rd.

Don’t wait! Register now for this opportunity!

Celebrate NEF Night and help us turn game night into a night of giving for Warren HS students! 💙📚 Learn more by going to nisd.net/nef and clicking on the NEF Nights button.

CADY Photography will be back on campus September 30th to capture your underclassman's yearbook photo if they were missed last week!

Visit ​​cady.com/underclass to learn about ordering, pricing, and available options.

Seniors, book your Graduation Portraits in the CADY studio, or you may wait to sign up for the Senior RoadShows here on campus: Oct. 14th, Nov. 17th, & Dec. 9th, 2026 (more information to come)

To Book at the CADY Studio:

Booking Guides:

English: cady.com/seniorguide

Spanish: cady.com/seniorguide/spanish

Booking Tutorial Video:

https://vimeo.com/1092102775

• J3 Company continues making progress on the Military Drive project! Here is the latest construction and traffic update for the area.

  Traffic & Safety Updates

  • Subdivision Entrances: Terraces at the Reserve access - Single lane closure at each entrance to the subdivision continues; Richland Hills is Entrance Only - Sequoia Height is Exit Only - PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS!
  • Military Drive: Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times throughout construction.
  • Pedestrian Access: North sidewalks along Military Drive remain closed. South sidewalk remains open. Clear pedestrian detours are marked. North sidewalks along Military Drive remain closed. Clear pedestrian detours are marked.

  What we are doing:

  • Crews will also continue working on the north side of Military Drive, moving from Richland Hills toward Warren High School. Expect ongoing street grading, paving, and sidewalk concrete work in this area. This phase of the project is anticipated to wrap up by the end of September.
  • Contractor is continuing the installation of the new underground drainage system along Military Drive, starting at Sequoia Height and moving west toward Warren High School and Hunt Lane. This drainage work is expected to be completed in early September 2026.