The Woodlands High School
Highlander Happenings
September 18, 2026-October 2, 2026
2026-2027 ADMINISTRATORS & COUNSELORS
Senior Campus Administrators
Mr. Dennis Muehsler, Principal
Mr. Clint Rushing, Associate Principal Operations
Mrs. Jaime Cassidy, Associate Principal Curriculum
Senior Campus Assistant Principals
Mr. Roderic Williams, A-Car
Mrs. Paige Jeanes, Cas-Fue
Mrs. Laura Braun, Ful-Jai
Ms. Stefanie Ward, Jam-Med
Mrs. LeighAnn Wolfe, Mei-Ramd
Mr. Craig Harbin, Rami-Sto
Mr. Emory Bartolazzi Str-Z
Senior Campus Counselors
Mrs. Julie Emmons, A-Bri
Ms. Brittany Darden, Bro-Din
Mrs. Lisa Algaze, Dio-Gus
Mrs. Keisha Clarke, Gut-Kat
Mrs. Monica Frank, Kau-Mcl
Mrs. Jane Iribarren, Mcm-Peb
Mrs. Elizabeth Bowling, Pec-Sam
Mrs. Venitra Bradberry, San-Tor
Ms. Tiffani Jaqua, Tos-Z
Mrs. Kristi Tabor, Lead Counselor A-Z
Mrs. Kayla St. Romain, College & Career A-Z
9th Grade Campus Administrators
Mrs. Sherri LeDee, Principal
Mr. Chad Lanham, Associate Principal
9th Grade Assistant Principals
Mr. Ryan Clapsaddle, A-L
Mrs. Riqui Boyles, M-Z
9th Grade Campus Counselors
Ms. Vicky Woods, A-Gi
Ms. Allison Chambers, Go-Or
Mrs. Jessica Waters, Os-Z
AP TESTING
All information for AP testing can be found here: https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/twhs-aptesting/home
Step 1: Enroll in your teacher's AP classroom (or see Mrs. Braun in GLO for an exam-only)
Step 2: Pay for your exams in School Cash Online BEFORE October 31, 2026.
Classes that begin (Government/Economics/Psych) in January will be able to pay without late fees in January!
Step 3: Check your registration (https://myap.collegeboard.org/login) on November 5 to ensure the correct tests are ordered!
COLLEGE AND CAREER NEWS
MIDTERM SCHEDULE 2026
TWHS EVENING HOMEWORK HELP
ATHLETICS
Lady Highlanders Basketball
🏀 Lady Highlander Basketball Is Off and Running!
Congrats to our “First Finishers” for our Fall Fundraiser! These ladies were the first to reach their fundraising goals: (L to R): Emma Gutierrez, Paisley Buschman, and Eliana Riccomini. Thank you, ladies, for leading the way, setting the standard, and showing us what it means to be committed to Earning It Together! We are proud of you!
🏀 Coming Soon… Tryouts!
Tryouts are right around the corner! Any Lady Highlander interested in trying out must have the following completed:
✅ A current physical on file
✅ All required online paperwork completed
✅ Passing all classes
We can’t wait to see you in the gym and see what you bring to Lady Highlander Basketball! #EarnItTogether
Highlanders Hockey
Highlanders Hockey Opens Season With a Statement Win
Your Woodlands Highlanders Hockey Team played their season opener over the weekend, coming away with a dominant 11–1 victory over the Northwoods Excalibur Hockey Club.
The Highlanders came out ready to play and quickly showed what this team is capable of, controlling the game and putting 11 goals on the board. The win set the tone for the season and showed just how much these Highlanders bring to the ice.
With the season now underway, the Highlanders are looking to build on this start and make this one to remember.
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
CLUB SPORTS- Sr Campus
Parents, does your student participate in a club sport such as lacrosse, hockey, or rugby? Students who wish to receive PE credit through Club Sports must complete and submit a Club Sports application for each school year. Students may pick up an application from Mrs. Clarke in the Grade Level Office (GLO). Application Deadline: October 1st. Please note that late applications and late entries will not be approved for PE credit, so be sure to submit all required paperwork by the deadline.
Student Council
Homecoming Week is Here! Gift card prizes will be given at EACH lunch each day next week for the BEST in THEME DRESS!
The 2026 Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, September 26th from 7:00-11:00pm in the senior campus large gym. Homecoming dance tickets are $40 and must be purchased through School Cash Online prior to the dance. No paper tickets will be issued. Students must bring their student ID to the dance for check in.
General membership dues are $40 (includes state dues, national dues, and t-shirt) and can be paid through School Cash Online now through 10/1/26.
The next Student Council meeting will be on Monday, September 28 at 6pm in the cafeteria at the senior campus.
Here are the dress up themes for Varsity Highlander Football games 2026!
Senior campus will have pep rallies on 8/28, 9/25, 10/8, 10/15, and 10/30.
Ninth grade campus will have pep rallies on 8/28 and 9/25.
TWHS Band
Band Update
TWHS Speech and Debate
Current members and anyone interested in finding out more about speech and debate are invited to our Welcome Picnic Saturday, September 19th from 4:30-6:30 at Northshore park. Bring your favorite dish, snack, or dessert to share potluck style and join the fun and games. Visit TWHSspeechanddebate.org for more information.
THE WOODLANDS HIGH SCHOOL ART TRUST
Submissions for 2026 are now OPEN! Please pass this on to Texas Artists!
Have you ever noticed the 76 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 16th year! This collection of art works has been selected and purchased by our students over the past 15 years. Each year we add new works to the collection and our next selection process has begun. Submissions will be accepted until October 4th for consideration into our collection for 2026. 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 2026. If you know an established Texas Artist that might be interested, please pass this information on! Click HERE to learn more.
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 12.
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: www.twhsat.org
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: www.twhsat.org or contact Susan Cosculluela at twhsat@gmail.com
2027 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Application Form
FOR JUNIORS ONLY: Please pass on the following important information to your interested students and their parents:
Application Deadline: The deadline for students to submit applications for RYLA is October 20, 2026. Please have eligible, interested students apply using the attached link:
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is one of the premier leadership development programs for young adults in Texas. It is an exciting, intensive experience where any high school Junior can develop their leadership skills and their commitment to lead with a high level of integrity while having fun, making connections, building teamwork and developing communication skills. It is conducted by Rotarians of Rotary District 5910.
When/Where: The RYLA Conference this year will take place January 8-10, 2027. The camp will be held at the Pineywoods Baptist Encampment, located on US Hwy 287 in Woodlake, Texas; five miles east of Groveton and 12 miles west of Corrigan. The facility includes air-conditioned housing, dining facilities, meeting rooms, and many acres of forest/wildlife areas.
Additional info: There is no cost to the school or student. Award recipients should expect to receive conference information directly from the District 5910 RYLA Committee with full details about the event. For additional information see District 5910 RYLA website: https://rotary5910.org/sitepage/ryla.
Transportation: Rotary Club of The Woodlands will provide bus transportation from The Woodlands to Pineywoods Baptist Encampment. Students will arrive at the bus departure site no later than 3 pm. on Friday, January 8, 2027. Camp ends at 3 pm, Sunday, January 10, 2027. The bus will return to The Woodlands.
Again: The deadline for students to submit applications for RYLA is October 20, 2026.
Sincerely,
Karen Nuss
Rotary Club of the Woodlands Representative
(281) 250-2395
The Caledonian- Student Journalism
Did you know The Woodlands High School has a student run, online paper?
Check us out at: https://twhscaledonian.com/
Follow us on Insta and Facebook: @twhscaledonian
TWHS World Languages
The TWHS Ninth Grade and Senior Campus offer beginning-level courses in Chinese, French, and German, allowing students to complete their two-year requirement and are encouraged to take four years to become fully proficient and stand out to elite colleges around the globe.
This means you have options! If you’re interested in exploring different languages, choose the language that interests you most. You will stand out to college recruiters and be on the path to high-paying career.
View our TWHS World Language newsletter (in Spanish and English): TWHS World Language Newsletter
TWHS Theatre
Upcoming Events
TWHS Choir
TWHS Choir vocalists will participate in Region IX All State District auditions on September 19th at Conroe HS. There are 4 auditions before students can reach All State membership!
Join us for one of our favorite Spirit Nights of the year at Bruster's Real Ice Cream on Sept 22, 6-8 pm.
The Choir just completed a successful popcorn fundraiser supporting our senior scholarships!
Broadway Night Auditions are September 29th for Choir members who want to participate. More details coming!
Our Fall Concert is October 6th, 7 pm at Christ Church Methodist. We are excited to share an amazing repertoire with you!
Sponsorships are an integral part of our program and you or your business can still join us before our Fall Concert! Please see our website: twhschoir.org for all the details!
Upcoming Events
The Climbing Club at TWHS
Looking for something fun, active and different? Want to climb for free? Then The Climbing Club at TWHS is for you! Join us at our next meeting for a trivia game on Friday October 2nd at 2:45pm in room 243. Challenge yourself and try something new!
JROTC
CONGRATULATIONS!
Our Raider Team earned 1st place in the 5 K at the Hawk Gauntlet Raider competition this past weekend!!!
UPCOMING EVENTS
AF Birthday Celebration: Cadets will gather in the main campus cafeteria for fun and snacks. Parents are welcome to attend from 4:00 - 4:30 pm. Booster Club will have a spirit wear table set up. Please see the sign up HERE for donation items needed for this event.
- 18 Sept - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Red and Green Parade: Cadets will march in the annual Red and Green parade 23 Sept. Sign up in SportsYou.
Orienteering Competition: Challenger 7 - 26 Sept. Challenger 7 Memorial Park, Webster TX. Cadets meet at TWHS at 6:00 am to travel to the event.
West Point Trip: Sign ups for this trip are complete. Cadets will travel to West Point Military Academy for a behind the scenes look at Academy life, Oct 6 - 9.
Oak Ridge Iron Eagle Competition: Multiple LDRs will compete at Oak Ridge 17 October.
Wings Over Houston Air Show: On 31 Oct, cadets will attend this super fun event in Houston. Sign ups are complete. Students will meet at main campus and travel by bus.
Meet in the Middle Club
Welcome back to school! Meet in the Middle is a club dedicated to promoting inclusive opportunities across our campus and in the community. During our club meetings, our students with special needs partner with their typically developing peers for fun activities, food, and friendship. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday every month in room 107 from 2:45-3:30pm. Our next club meeting is on Monday, September 28th. We will have a fun scavenger hunt on campus plus fun, friends, and food!
If you have questions or would like to sponsor snacks for a meeting, please contact the sponsor, Dianne Maberry at dmaberry@conroeisd.net.
Interact
There's no better way to make friends than to serve alongside them! Interact is a volunteer organization that is dedicated to our yearly focus: protecting women and children and providing meaningful service. Interact is always welcoming new members to join us! Our next meeting will be September 28th in LGI 1 from 2:45pm - 3:15pm.
Parents and students, be sure to join our Band App to stay alert of upcoming events and meetings.
Website:
https://linktr.ee/twhsinteract
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/twhsinteract
Band App:
HOSA
HOSA Needs YOU!
The Woodlands High School is hosting our Texas HOSA Area 6 Spring Leadership Conference February 5–6, 2027, and we are calling for community volunteers to serve as competitive event judges!
Spend approximately 4 hours helping our future health professionals showcase their skills, knowledge, and leadership. Your expertise and encouragement can make a lasting impact on students. Orientation is provided, and a light meal will be served.
Want to make an impact? use the sign-up link to volunteer!
Bring a friend! Know a healthcare professional, educator, parent, community leader, or colleague who would be a great judge? Share the Call for Judges with them.
Questions? Contact Chelsea Baker at clbaker@conroeisd.net.
CLINIC NOTES
Forms & Resources
Need health forms or info? Find everything on our clinic website: https://sites.google.com/conroeisd.net/twhsclinicinformation/home
Vaccines
- If you have received a letter/email about overdue vaccines or expired Conscientious Objector forms, please provide an update as soon as possible to avoid your student being excluded from school.
- You can now download and print your own 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 copy of your vaccine record? Email Mrs. Ansley: aransley@conroeisd.net with your child’s name and ID number.. We do not submit vaccine records to colleges or universities.
Chronic Conditions For students with Asthma, Diabetes, Severe allergies, Seizures, 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 on fi le in the clinic for the current school year. - Forms are all 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, as they don’t fi t in our cabinet). - Ensure they’re unexpired. - Provide only a 30-day supply. - We must follow dosage 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
SCHOOL NEWS
PSAT/SAT Testing & Early Releases
October 13th is PSAT/SAT testing. In an effort to limit disruptions while students are testing, please note that there will not be any early releases processed during testing. If your student needs an early release for that day, please send them with a note in the morning and we will exchange that note for an early release pass. You may also email us the day before, and we will have a pass delivered to your student, so they have it in hand on the day of testing.
SMART TAG ID REPLACEMENT: If your student has lost their school ID, a new one may be purchased through School Cash Online. This item is available to all students under Smart Tag ID Replacement Fee. Pick-up is in the bookroom (off of the cafeteria), and proof of purchase must be presented (print out of receipt, on phone before 7:15 am, or emailed to mlsears@conroeisd.net).
TWHS Library
This year the library is going almost completely cashless. All students will have a $2.00 Library Service Fee on their School Cash Online accounts. This fee will cover black and white printing (within reason) in the library. Color prints will still be .50 cents per page and can be paid with cash or a fee will be added to School Cash Online..
Family Support Through The Welcome Center
We would like to inform you that the Welcome Center, led by Iytzia Cárdenas, has now been relocated to the Jett Center. However, she continues to visit our campus some days a week, mainly when she has scheduled appointments with families.
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.
DISTRICT NEWS
THE WOODLANDS HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR
September 18, 2026- October 2, 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026
SNHS Meeting 6:40 LGI 1
SNHS Meeting 2:40 LGI 1
Board Game Club 3:00 Library
Air Force Birthday Celebration 3:00 Cafeteria
Varsity Volleyball v Cleveland (Home) 5:30
Theatre- Show #2- The Revolutionists 7:00 Blackbox
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Theatre- Show #3 and Show #4- The Revolutionists Blackbox 2:00/7:00
Debate Season Kickoff Social 4:30 Northshore Park
Monday, September 21, 2026
Choir- Officer Meeting 3:00 LGI 2
Water Polo- Doc Holiday Tournament- CISD Natatorium (Day 1)
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Water Polo- Doc Holiday Tournament- CISD Natatorium (Day 2)
Lacrosse Parent Meeting 6:30 LGI 1
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Water Polo- Doc Holiday Tournament- CISD Natatorium (Day 3)
Model UN 2:45 LGI 1
Theatre- Script Reading Club 3:00 Rm 138
Art Club Meeting 3:00 Rm 122
Water Polo v College Park 6:00
QB Club Red & Green Parade 5:30 Millenium Dr Next to TWHS
Pep Rally 6:30
Thursday, September 24, 2026
FCA 6:45 LGI 1
DECA Meeting 2:45 LGI 1
Art-Film Photo Club 3:00 Rm 121
Art- NAHS Meeting 3:00 Rm 120
Theatre- USITT Meeting 3:00 Blackbox
Friday, September 25, 2026
Board Game Club 3:00 Library
Varsity Volleyball v Grand Oaks (Home) 4:30
Varsity Football v Caney Creek (Homecoming) 7:00 Woodforest Bank Stadium
Saturday, September 26
TWHS Homecoming Dance 7:00
Monday, September 28, 2026
Interact Club 2:30 LGI 1
Choir- Officer Meeting 3:00 LGI 2
Student Council Meeting 6:00 Cafeteria
Cheer CPC Meeting 6:00 LGI 1
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
HOSA Meeting 6:45 LGI 1
HOSA Meeting 2:45 LGI 1
Swim & Dive Red & Green Meet 5:15/6:00 THE NAT
Varsity Volleyball v Oak Ridge (Home) 5:30
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Model UN 2:45 LGI 1
Theatre- Script Reading Club 3:00 Rm 138
Thursday, October 1, 2026
FCA 6:45 LGI 1
Theatre- Thespian Meeting 2:30 Auditorium
DECA Meeting 2:45 LGI 1
Friday, October 2, 2026
SNHS 6:40 LGI 1
SNHS 2:40 LGI 1
Board Game Club 3:00 Library
Varsity Football v College Park 7:00 Woodforest Bank Stadium
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