Thank you for your patience and understanding during our recent weather related closure. These decisions are never simple, and we know they can create real challenges for families, especially those juggling work schedules. Our goal is always to make the call as early as possible so you have time to prepare while keeping safety at the center of every decision. We appreciate your trust as we work to balance student safety with the needs of our community.

As we step into a new semester, it is a great time to look ahead, set goals, and lay the foundation for what is next. The spring always moves quickly, especially for our secondary students, and we want to make sure families feel informed and supported as we move into the months ahead.

One of the ways we help students explore their options is through Passport to My Future, happening on Thursday, February 5, at 6:00 p.m. at Whitehouse High School. This event is designed for 8th graders and their families and offers a closer look at the programs, endorsements, and pathways available in high school. If you have an 8th grader, I hope you will join us. It is a valuable opportunity to help them think about their future and the courses that will get them there.

This is also an exciting time for our seniors as they begin their final semester of high school. Keep an eye out for a delivery survey coming soon regarding the Graduate 2026 yard signs. We are looking forward to helping celebrate this milestone with your family.

As we settle into the spring semester, things tend to move quickly. Between upcoming activities, important deadlines, and campus events, the next few weeks will be full. They will also be filled with progress, purpose, and opportunities for students to shine. I am proud of the strong start we have had, and I am looking forward to carrying that momentum into February.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our calendar surveys this fall. Your feedback helped shape the final 2026-2027 academic calendar, which has now been approved.

There are a few key updates to note:

These changes reflect the priorities families, staff, and community members shared in the calendar survey. The 2026-2027 Academic Calendar is available on our website.

Our WHS Cheer team made us proud at the UIL 5A Division 2 State Competition, advancing further than any other 5A school in East Texas and finishing 16th in the state. Cheerleading requires countless hours of practice, spirit leadership, and teamwork, and we’re proud of Coach Barry and her team for representing Whitehouse with excellence.

We are proud to announce that three WHS students have earned a place in the TMEA Large School All-State Choirs, the highest honor for Texas choir students:

All eight students who competed at Area represented our school with dedication and professionalism. Congratulations to these outstanding musicians.

Congratulations to senior Sahlika Qureshi on advancing to the Super Congress round at the UIL State Congressional Tournament. This marks her second trip to State, and she now ranks in the top 18 students statewide in 5A. We wish her the best of luck as she competes at the Texas State Capitol.

Our WHS Swim Team had a great showing at the district meet, with strong performances from both the boys and girls teams and most of our swimmers headed to regionals. We’re proud of the hard work they’ve put in this season. Congratulations to Coach Eeds, Coach Dyer, and our swimmers, and best of luck in New Caney on February 6-7.

Our Lady Cats continue their incredible season, now holding a perfect 32-0 record. They’ve fought through some close games, shown grit when it mattered most, and found ways to finish strong every time. With just a few games left in the regular season, we’re cheering them on as they work to keep this remarkable streak going. Let’s go, Lady Cats!

Texas law requires school districts to share information with parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms three times each year. We encourage all families to review these important resources and reminders about keeping firearms securely stored. Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe. For more information, visit the Keep ’Em Safe Texas website.