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Published 02/06/2012 - 6:51 a.m. CST
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Pictured are Waller High School students and teachers dancing to the song “Move Your Body” at the annual “Dancing with the Staff” program.
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By Marianne Kosik
WALLER ISD - On the Tuesday morning, January 31st, several students paired up with their teachers to dance to various music choices in the high school auditorium. Each partner pair competed against each other to win the ultimate dance trophy.
Dance numbers were performed by teacher Katrina Comp and Taylor Hodges dancing to “Pop Mix”; teachers Debbie Worthington and Amy Frey danced with Ashley Alfaro, Sean Hill, and Caitlin Bettencourt to “I Like to Move It”; teacher Mel Daigle teamed up with son Christian Daigle to perform “Blues Brothers”; teacher Seth Marable danced with Yndalecia Ojeda and Cameron Madden to “Ice Ice Baby” and took the 3rd place spot; teachers Karmen Berry, Adella Ramirez, and Stephanie Hendrix danced with students Juan Tamez, Nichole Stubblefield, Ashley Vogel, Christian Stubblefield, Cheyenne Vaughan, Eric Castro, and Cameron Madden to “Move Your Body” and took the 2nd place spot; and the winning 1st place team consisting of bookkeeper Tricia Moellers and students Tanner Holley, Marc Nelson, John Shepard, and Christian Creath imitated In Sync by dancing and lip syncing to “Bye, Bye, Bye”.
WALLER ISD - On the Tuesday morning, January 31st, several students paired up with their teachers to dance to various music choices in the high school auditorium. Each partner pair competed against each other to win the ultimate dance trophy.
Dance numbers were performed by teacher Katrina Comp and Taylor Hodges dancing to “Pop Mix”; teachers Debbie Worthington and Amy Frey danced with Ashley Alfaro, Sean Hill, and Caitlin Bettencourt to “I Like to Move It”; teacher Mel Daigle teamed up with son Christian Daigle to perform “Blues Brothers”; teacher Seth Marable danced with Yndalecia Ojeda and Cameron Madden to “Ice Ice Baby” and took the 3rd place spot; teachers Karmen Berry, Adella Ramirez, and Stephanie Hendrix danced with students Juan Tamez, Nichole Stubblefield, Ashley Vogel, Christian Stubblefield, Cheyenne Vaughan, Eric Castro, and Cameron Madden to “Move Your Body” and took the 2nd place spot; and the winning 1st place team consisting of bookkeeper Tricia Moellers and students Tanner Holley, Marc Nelson, John Shepard, and Christian Creath imitated In Sync by dancing and lip syncing to “Bye, Bye, Bye”.
Published 02/03/2012 - 8:05 a.m. CST
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WALLER ISD - The Waller High School senior class has launched a
fundraiser to construct a granite bulldog statue at Waller High
School. The seniors hope the granite bulldog statue will build a
legacy of school pride in the Waller ISD community for numerous years
to come. The bulldog will sit on top of a raised bench and the base of
the bench will display personalized engraved bricks. Alumni, parents,
students, community members, and businesses can purchase engraved
bricks with white lettering with one of the following inscriptions: In
memory of, Class of XXXX, In honor of, or business name.
Published 01/31/2012 - 12:13 p.m. CST
WALLER ISD - Waller High School is hosting a
Financial Aid Night on Monday, February 13th
from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in
the Waller High School Library. A Free
Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) Workshop will be held to
guide seniors through
the application process, and financial aid
resources and information
will be provided. All seniors and their
parents are encouraged to
attend. Spanish translation will be provided.
Questions? Contact
Christy V. Smith, WHS College & Career Counselor
at 936-372-3654
or cvsmith@wallerisd.net
Published 01/28/2012 - 7:37 a.m. CST
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By Marianne Kosik
WALLER ISD - Evelyn Turlington Elementary School choir students were invited to perform at the January 20th 7:30 p.m. Houston Aeros Hockey Game at the Toyota Center in downtown Houston. 40 choir students got the crowd pepped up as they performed three songs during the game. The choir sang Dynamite by Taio Cruz, My Wish by Rascal Flatts, and True Colors- Glee Version, made popular by pop singer Cyndi Lauper. The crowd went wild when 3rd grade student Aniston Rodriguez sang a solo version of the Cyndi Lauper song.
WALLER ISD - Evelyn Turlington Elementary School choir students were invited to perform at the January 20th 7:30 p.m. Houston Aeros Hockey Game at the Toyota Center in downtown Houston. 40 choir students got the crowd pepped up as they performed three songs during the game. The choir sang Dynamite by Taio Cruz, My Wish by Rascal Flatts, and True Colors- Glee Version, made popular by pop singer Cyndi Lauper. The crowd went wild when 3rd grade student Aniston Rodriguez sang a solo version of the Cyndi Lauper song.
Published 01/17/2012 - 7:02 a.m. CST
WALLER ISD - Waller ISD is soliciting community input for the
2012-2013 Waller ISD Calendar. They want to know your school day and
school holiday preferences for the next school year.
Please visit the Waller ISD website at www.wallerisd.net to participate in the survey or if you prefer to fill out a paper copy, visit any campus or the Administration Building. The calendar survey will be posted until February 3rd. Questions? Call 936.931.3685
Please visit the Waller ISD website at www.wallerisd.net to participate in the survey or if you prefer to fill out a paper copy, visit any campus or the Administration Building. The calendar survey will be posted until February 3rd. Questions? Call 936.931.3685
Published 01/10/2012 - 2:59 p.m. CST
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President David Kaminski
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By Marianne Kosik
WALLER ISD - Waller ISD and communities across the state are celebrating School Board Recognition Month in January. Board members representing communities in Texas spend countless hours serving their school districts and receive no compensation for their efforts. Waller ISD, which encompasses over 20,000 taxpayers, 5,600 students, over 750 employees, and 8 campuses, will take this opportunity to thank our local leaders for devoting their time to support public education and for serving our Waller ISD schools.
WALLER ISD - Waller ISD and communities across the state are celebrating School Board Recognition Month in January. Board members representing communities in Texas spend countless hours serving their school districts and receive no compensation for their efforts. Waller ISD, which encompasses over 20,000 taxpayers, 5,600 students, over 750 employees, and 8 campuses, will take this opportunity to thank our local leaders for devoting their time to support public education and for serving our Waller ISD schools.
Published 12/20/2011 - 9:30 a.m. CST
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WALLER ISD - Tuba and Euphonium players from the Waller High School,
Waller Junior High, and Schultz Junior High Bands joined approximately
100 other tuba and euphonium musicians for TubaChristmas at the Market
Square in The Woodlands on Saturday, December 17th. This marked the
38th year for this annual international event where the tuba and
euphonium musicians gather together to perform Christmas carols for
the community. In addition to the performance, an instrument
decorating contest was held and Waller’s own Dylan Buchanan took 1st
place in euphonium decorating. Dylan Buchanan decorated his euphonium
like a reindeer.
Published 12/15/2011 - 9:57 a.m. CST
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The Waller High School Choir Director, Cherith Wells, and the Treble Choir were one of the many highlights at the Waller ISD December School Board Meeting. The Treble Choir brightened the Waller community holiday spirit by singing Christmas carols at the meeting.
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By Marianne Kosik
WALLER ISD - During the regular meeting of the Waller ISD Board of Trustees held December 12th, the Board recognized the Waller High School Cross Country Team, Volleyball Team, and
Football 17-4A District Honors. Katrina Fite advanced to the Cross Country Regionals, and the volleyball team advanced to the Region Semifinals in the State Playoffs. The Waller High School FFA Program was also recognized for their advancement to the State Leadership Contest. The Jr. Quiz Team placed 2nd at the event and the Senior Quiz Team 7th.
WALLER ISD - During the regular meeting of the Waller ISD Board of Trustees held December 12th, the Board recognized the Waller High School Cross Country Team, Volleyball Team, and
Football 17-4A District Honors. Katrina Fite advanced to the Cross Country Regionals, and the volleyball team advanced to the Region Semifinals in the State Playoffs. The Waller High School FFA Program was also recognized for their advancement to the State Leadership Contest. The Jr. Quiz Team placed 2nd at the event and the Senior Quiz Team 7th.
Published 12/09/2011 - 8:38 a.m. CST
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WALLER ISD - Waller ISD understands the devastating impact of drug and
gang activities facing communities nationwide. The 21st Century ACE
Program teamed up with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office to provide a
Drug and Gang Awareness Program at Waller Junior High on Saturday,
December 3. Harris County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Anthony Martin is
pictured educating the community about inhalants and drug
paraphernalia. Waller County District Attorney Elton Mathis was a
guest speaker at the event.
Other topics discussed were Gang Awareness presented by Trey Fosdick and Javier Perez and Getting Help presented by Kim Parmer and Maria Herrera. Each session was presented in both English and Spanish languages.
Other topics discussed were Gang Awareness presented by Trey Fosdick and Javier Perez and Getting Help presented by Kim Parmer and Maria Herrera. Each session was presented in both English and Spanish languages.
Published 01/28/2012 - 11:20 a.m. CST
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By Marianne Kosik
WALLER ISD - Waller High School Teacher Amanda Sandlin organized a Muscular Dystrophy Association walk in November to raise awareness for MDA research and to find a cure. Muscular Dystrophy is a devastating disease that deteriorates the muscles in the body, including the heart muscle. Sandlin organized the walk in honor of Waller High School students David Gonzalez and Jessica Snow. A heartfelt brief video presentation was played of the walk with photographs of David and Jessica leading the group. Army Sgt. Sean Mains and Team Army raised $1,000, and he arranged for Northwest Dodge to match the funds. The group’s goal was to raise $3,000 for MDA, and they surpassed it by raising $5,368.25.
WALLER ISD - Waller High School Teacher Amanda Sandlin organized a Muscular Dystrophy Association walk in November to raise awareness for MDA research and to find a cure. Muscular Dystrophy is a devastating disease that deteriorates the muscles in the body, including the heart muscle. Sandlin organized the walk in honor of Waller High School students David Gonzalez and Jessica Snow. A heartfelt brief video presentation was played of the walk with photographs of David and Jessica leading the group. Army Sgt. Sean Mains and Team Army raised $1,000, and he arranged for Northwest Dodge to match the funds. The group’s goal was to raise $3,000 for MDA, and they surpassed it by raising $5,368.25.
Published 01/21/2012 - 9:31 a.m. CST
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By Marianne Kosik
WALLER ISD - In the early hours on January 7th, several Waller Junior High students jumped out of bed early to be at their school at 8 a.m. to volunteer their time and energy to participate in a semester project of beautifying their school. The boys could have slept in on the Saturday morning, but instead shoveled dirt and grass, hammered gardening frames, and moved heavy bags of soil to prepare an area on the school grounds that will soon display blossoming flowers and shrubs. The building of a cistern is planned for an upcoming weekend as well as the planting of seedlings and plants.
WALLER ISD - In the early hours on January 7th, several Waller Junior High students jumped out of bed early to be at their school at 8 a.m. to volunteer their time and energy to participate in a semester project of beautifying their school. The boys could have slept in on the Saturday morning, but instead shoveled dirt and grass, hammered gardening frames, and moved heavy bags of soil to prepare an area on the school grounds that will soon display blossoming flowers and shrubs. The building of a cistern is planned for an upcoming weekend as well as the planting of seedlings and plants.
Published 01/15/2012 - 11:41 a.m. CST
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By Marianne Kosik
WALLER ISD - Waller ISD recognized two amazing community members that have volunteered their time to make a difference in our community.
The Waller ISD School Board recognized David Roesner who is the founder of the website www.wallerbulldogsports.com, a Waller ISD parent and community member. Roesner created a beautiful website that contains a collage of various professional quality photographs of sporting events that are available to the community free of charge.
WALLER ISD - Waller ISD recognized two amazing community members that have volunteered their time to make a difference in our community.
The Waller ISD School Board recognized David Roesner who is the founder of the website www.wallerbulldogsports.com, a Waller ISD parent and community member. Roesner created a beautiful website that contains a collage of various professional quality photographs of sporting events that are available to the community free of charge.
Published 12/27/2011 - 1:20 p.m. CST
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By Marianne Kosik
WALLER ISD - Evelyn Turlington Elementary School 3rd grade student Carolina Herrera won a new bike just in time to ride during the two week long Winter Break. The Pleasant Hill Masonic Lodge #380 in Fields Store, established in 1872, donated a new bike to Fields Store Elementary School and to Evelyn Turlington Elementary School to giveaway to a lucky Mystery Clue Solving Challenge and Reading Contest participant.
At
Turlington Elementary, student names were placed into a box for each
mystery
solved. The weekly winners were placed in another box to have
a chance to be
drawn for the grand prize bike. Carolina solved the
clue by guessing the
word “verb”. She said, “This is WOW!” when she
found out she won the
bike.
Published 12/15/2011 - 1:06 p.m. CST
Waller ISD schools and offices closed for winter holiday break.
Waller ISD schools and offices will be closed December 21 through January 2nd; however, the Waller ISD Tax Office will be open on December 29th and 30th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Employees will return to work on January 3rd and students will return to school January 5th.
Waller ISD to hold District Site-Based Decision Making Committee Meeting January 11.
Waller ISD will hold a District Site-Based Decision Making Committee Meeting on Wednesday, January 11 at 4:00 p.m. in the Waller ISD Administration Building Board Room located at 2214 Waller Street. All meetings are open to the public; parents and community members are encouraged to attend. The Waller ISD 2012-2013 Calendar will be discussed at the meeting. Questions? Contact 936.931.3685 or visit www.wallerisd.net.
Waller ISD schools and offices will be closed December 21 through January 2nd; however, the Waller ISD Tax Office will be open on December 29th and 30th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Employees will return to work on January 3rd and students will return to school January 5th.
Waller ISD to hold District Site-Based Decision Making Committee Meeting January 11.
Waller ISD will hold a District Site-Based Decision Making Committee Meeting on Wednesday, January 11 at 4:00 p.m. in the Waller ISD Administration Building Board Room located at 2214 Waller Street. All meetings are open to the public; parents and community members are encouraged to attend. The Waller ISD 2012-2013 Calendar will be discussed at the meeting. Questions? Contact 936.931.3685 or visit www.wallerisd.net.
Published 12/09/2011 - 12:15 p.m. CST
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WALLER ISD - The State FFA Leadership Contest was held on December 2nd
at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Schools that
advanced from their perspective Local, District, Area and/or Regional
qualifying events are eligible to compete at the State Contest. The
entire contest is structured around the ideas of teaching students in
high school to develop their potential for premier leadership,
personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
Published 12/05/2011 - 9:02 a.m. CST
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Students are pictured cup stacking free style. Several cup stacking techniques were displayed in the school gym during the event.
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WALLER ISD - Students at Waller ISD’s Fields Store Elementary School
helped break the Guinness World Record 6th Annual World Sport Stacking
Association (WSSA) STACK UP.
412,216 participants from 28 countries took part in what Guinness World Records® terms the “World’s Largest Sport Stacking Event.” During the course of the Guinness World Records Day, sport stackers from all reaches of the world stacked and down stacking various pyramids in prescribed patterns at lightning speed for at least 30 minutes, all combined with a variety of fitness activities.
412,216 participants from 28 countries took part in what Guinness World Records® terms the “World’s Largest Sport Stacking Event.” During the course of the Guinness World Records Day, sport stackers from all reaches of the world stacked and down stacking various pyramids in prescribed patterns at lightning speed for at least 30 minutes, all combined with a variety of fitness activities.
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