Calling all creative Wildcats! We invite you to enter the POWER of 212 student multimedia competition! Winners can earn some awesome prizes, such as free prom tickets, free lunch from Raising Cane's, discounted items from the spirit store, or free pep rally & sports passes!
For more information, look for a flier around the school, check CWHS social media accounts, or look at your graduating class Schoology page.
All submissions are due by Friday, January 28th, 2022.
Baseball try-outs will be held January 21st, 22nd and 24th. You must pick up a tryout form from Coach Pridgeon in room 2008. Forms MUST be completed and turned in by January 19th if you want to participate. There will be a meeting January 6th immediately after school in the baseball field stands.
Hey Wildcats, did you know that UIL is adding a new sport for the first time in 20 years next year? Well you do now, Water Polo is the newest sport to be added to the UIL lineup! There will be introductory practices led by the captains and alumni of the team over winter break. Show up at the Spillane MS pool from 10-11 am Monday, Dec. 20th through Thursday, Dec. 23. We will be able to teach newcomers, so anyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
Your Wildcat Boys soccer started the year strong at Cy Ridge. The Sophomore team hung 3 goals on the Rams and then held on to win 3-2 despite a fierce rally at the end from Ridge.
JV played a determined and very physical game but we weren't messing around. 4-nil for the Wildcats.
Varsity went down 2-0 in the first half but roared back to even it up 2-2 in another scrappy, physical match.
Way to start the season off right, boys!
Fino Alla Fine!
The Girls Basketball team had a home game this week vs. Bridgeland. The freshman team had a tough battle and lost a close game. JV was in a dog fight as well and came out with a huge victory!
The Varsity game was an intense game as both teams were shooting lights out from the 3 pt line. In the end our Varsity girls finished the job and made some huge free throws down the stretch to win the game 48-45.
Thanks to all the students and staff that attended the game!
Tulsa Welding School will be making a stop here today during all lunches. This is a good opportunity to ask questions about their programs and compare them to others. Welding skills are in demand and can lead to high paying jobs. Explore your options today.
This weekend members of our Royal Vision step team traveled to Dallas to compete in the World of Step "Who Runs the Yard" competition. They placed 1st in the Co-ed division and had the highest score in the high school division.
Congratulations to the Wildcat hockey team on their 6 to 3 victory over the Bearkats.
Come out this Sunday at 7:05 pm at the Aerodrome as they take on Tomball.
If you are interested in trying out for Girls Golf, be sure to sign up by scanning the QR code and filling the information out! Tryout information can be found around the girl's coaches office, room 1105 and the girls locker room area. Tryouts will be December 8th at Cypress Lakes Golf Course! If you have any questions, please email or visit with Coach Cabby.
Attention Seniors! The Canfield Business Honors Program at the University of Texas at Austin is hosting a virtual information session for prospective applicants today at 3 PM. This session is specifically for Cy Woods students and is a great opportunity to learn more about an incredible program. Students will be able to ask questions, receive essay help and meet current students in the CBHP Program. Be on the lookout for a flyer in Schoology! See you there!
Did you know up to 12% of teens meet the criteria of alcohol dependence? Alcohol can be a very dangerous substance and has been proven to increase suicide, homicide and physical violence as well as reduce your awareness and reflexes. It is important to reduce these risks by avoiding consumption of alcohol.
Congratulations to our varsity girls wrestling team placing 2nd at the Big 12 wrestling tournament at Cinco Ranch!
We had one boy place 5th.
Coach Johnson is very proud of the effort everyone gave this weekend!
Congratulations to the Wildcat Hockey team on their 5 to 1 victory over the San Antonio Jr Rampage.
Come out and support our Wildcats on Friday at 7:05 pm at the Sugarland Ice and Sports Center as we take on Strake Jesuit. Let's get out there and hurt somebody!
If you are interested in trying out for Girls Golf, be sure to sign up by scanning the QR code and filling the information out! Tryout information can be found around the girl's coaches office, room 1105 and the girls locker room area. Tryouts will be December 8th at Cypress Lakes Golf Course! If you have any questions, please email or visit with Coach Cabby.
Science Olympiad had their first competition of the year this past Saturday. They had three placements!
Mrs. Campbell and all of Cy Woods is proud of you and can not wait to see the results of the next competition in January.
Tomorrow, November 13, is World Kindness Day. Help us celebrate by passing around "kindness clothespins" which you may see around the school today or by paying a compliment to someone new. Remember, Wildcats: even a small act can make a giant impact.
Hey Wildcats!
The Fine Arts department is hosting its first-ever "Fine Arts Drive". Starting November 11th, please bring canned goods and boxed items like peanut butter, canned soup or boxed pasta to give back to those in need. All donations will be given to the Houston Food Bank for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Please bring your canned goods to the choir, theatre or orchestra rooms in the fine arts hallway! There will be collection boxes to drop your donations. Donations will be accepted until Friday, November 19th. Flyers are posted around the school with more details and guidelines on what the Houston Food Bank needs.
Again, please bring all donations to the choir, orchestra or theater rooms by Friday, November 19th.
Thank you for serving your communities Wildcats!
Let's give a huge shoutout to our mighty bowling team and their huge win. They swept Cy Lakes 13-0.
The Wildcat Varsity Hockey team ended their battle against FairCreek in a tie at 3. Ms. Vickroy would like to congratulate the whole team on a great game and invite everyone to come out and support us this Sunday at 9:30, bright and early, at the Sugarland Ice and Sports Center as we take on the San Antonio Junior Rampage. Now lets get out there and hurt somebody!
National French Week is November 3 through November 9. Did you know that Paris is the gastronomic capital of the world? That means that France is known for eating good food! Known as degustation, it is the careful appreciation of eating various foods, focusing on the senses, high culinary art and good company.
In a stunning match last night, your Cy Woods Lady Wildcats took the dub over a tough Tomball Memorial team in 4 games! Give these girls a high five today if you see them because they are BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS who are in the hunt for area playoffs against Oak Ridge - details coming soon! We want to especially thank the crowd for coming and supporting our girls - it truly makes a difference and we can't wait to have you come out and be loud against those lame War Eagles this week - LET'S GO WILDCAT VOLLEYBALL!
The Wildcat hockey team had to AWESOME games this weekend!
They took on the Highlanders Friday night in a heated battle. The Cats came out
on top with 7 goals. Sunday Night they took on Ridge Point in a back and forth battle with the
Wildcats once again winning the game!
Come out and support your Wildcat Hockey Team this Friday as
they take on Fair Creek at 7:05 PM at the Aerodrome. Get out there and hurt
someone!
On Saturday the 30th, the Cypress Woods Computer Science team travelled to Taylor HS in Katy for the 13th annual 7 Lakes CS contest.
Results are as follows:
Advanced Division: 1st and 4th place
Novice Division: 1st place
Cy Woods is the reigning UIL 2021 6A State Champion Computer Science team - 212
Did you know: Teen tobacco, alcohol and drug users are at least twice as likely as nonusers to have poor grades? Even more alarming: Teen drug users are about twice as likely as non-users to drop out of high school.
Did you know: 90% of Americans with a substance abuse problem started smoking, drinking or using other drugs before age 18.
Did you know: Deaths from medication abuse now outnumber deaths from traffic accidents for young adults in the United States.
The Wildcat Hockey team took home a huge win on Sunday against Cinco Ranch.
The Wildcats take on those pesky Highlanders this Friday at 7:05 at the Aerodrome.
Come support your Wildcat Hockey team! Get out there and hurt somebody!
Tickets for sale during all lunches today. Student tickets: $4 and Adult tickets: $7
Game: Pridgeon Stadium (away) - 6:30 pm
Like winning - being a state champ?
Looking for scholarships?
Join the UIL Academics team!
Woods was the UIL 6A State Academic Champion in 2019?
1st time that has happened in the history of CFISD.
Stop by room 1558 anytime to get more information.
There are events in all subject areas.
Get in on the fun!
Join the UIL Academics team!
Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. This year Red Ribbon Week begins today.
Did you know: Those that use drugs often don't see the damage they cause to those around them. The addiction becomes more prominent and the user starts to break away from any and all relationships they once found important.
Thank you for recognizing that drugs are a fashion disaster and wearing mismatched clothes and crazy hair today. Tomorrow join us as we fight against drugs! Dress like your favorite superhero or villain.
Congratulations Volleyball! It was a program sweep against Cy Springs on Friday clenching a playoff spot! It looks like your Wildcats will be playing Tomball Memorial or Tomball in their first round of playoffs, detail will be coming soon! The girls play their last district match away against Cy Lakes on Tuesday and play of warm up playoff match against Summer Creek this Thursday at home, 5:30!
You make Cy Woods #1
Over the weekend, Cy Woods Choir students competed at the TMEA Region Choir Auditions. The directors are so proud of all the students in this very competitive audition. Woods had:
9th & 10th Grade Honor Choir: 10 students
Region Treble Choir: 5 students
Region Mixed Choir: 21 students
Cy Woods also had 15 students advance to Pre-Area round of auditions at the beginning of December.
We had 2 students named first chair for their choir for the entire region.
Congratulations to these choir students for their work and 212 effort!
Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.
This year, the theme for Hispanic Heritage Month was "Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope." Over the past month we have recognized artists, scientists, popular icons and leaders. We have highlighted people and practices from all over the Hispanic world but have only scratched the surface of their contributions.
Today, as we conclude our observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, we reflect upon these and the many other ways that this vibrant, exciting and colorful culture makes life in the USA richer, more complex and more satisfying.
The largest urban area in North America isn't NYC or LA - it is Mexico City. With a population of over 21 million people in the greater Mexico City area, it is also the largest Spanish-speaking city in the entire world.
The Aztecs were led to the location by a sign from their god, Huitzilopochtli, who pointed to the site by showing them a golden eagle perched on a prickly pear devouring a rattlesnake. The city was originally built on an island of Lake Texcoco by the Aztecs in 1325 as Tenochtitlan, which was almost completely destroyed by the Spanish in 1521. The lake is still there, too - which is why parts of the city have sunk more than 30 feet in the last 100 years.
When Hernan Cortes invaded Mexico in 1521 he marched toward what was described as a "golden city" - Tenochtitlan. Since then, Mexico City has grown far beyond the island that it once occupied. It now covers the entire Valley of Mexico and is one of the most productive and culturally important cities in the world. You can still see the remnants of the old Aztec city in some surviving temples and in the waterways of Xochimilco, called chinampas.
When it comes to controversy, few federal holidays can compare with October 12th. Depending on what part of the world you're in or even which neighborhood in a big city, October 12th can go by one of over a dozen different names.
Originally celebrated in New York City in 1792, Columbus Day became a celebration of Italian culture and its contributions to life in the United States. By 1892, after an incident of anti-Italian immigrant violence, President Benjamin Harrison declared the 12th to be a one-time national celebration that included school presentations and publications along patriotic, American themes. Francis Bellamy also published his most famous work for this celebration, the Pledge of Allegiance.
In Mexico and across Latin America, the 12th is known as Dia de la Raza, Dia de la Resistencia Indigena, El dia de la Raza y de la Hispanidad and Dia de las Americas among others. It is a chance for people to reflect upon and celebrate the Hispanic influence on the development of the two American continents and to appreciate the indigenous people whose traditions, food, religions and languages blended with the Europeans to make Hispanic culture what it is.
In recent years, October 12th has been marked by protests and the demands for the removal of statues and monuments that many in the Latino community view as representing oppressors and tyrants. Meanwhile, celebrations of Italian-American heritage continue in cities like New York and San Francisco. This year, President Joe Biden has proclaimed the holiday Indigenous Peoples' Day to celebrate the "invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples" and "recognize their inherent sovereignty".
On Saturday the 16th, the Cypress Woods Computer Science team travelled to 7 Lakes for the 13th annual 7 Lakes CS contest.
Woods placed 1st and 4th in the Advanced Division and 4th and 6th in the Novice Division.
Cy Woods is the reigning UIL 2021 6A State Champion Computer Science team - 212!
If you are interested in the Computer Science club or UIL Academics, stop by room 1558
If you missed Friday nights volleyball matches, you missed out on some of the best volleyball in Texas! Varsity lost in 5 sets, but it felt like a victory. The girls are the only team to take Cy Ranch to 5 sets in District! Everyone is so proud of our girls! Be sure to support these young ladies this week, away at Cy Park on Tuesday at 4:30 and 5:30 and Home on Friday against Cy Springs, varsity plays at 4:00!
Selena Quintanilla Gomez, better known simply as Selena, was adored by millions of fans for her music, style and personality. She blended traditional Tejano music with upbeat Mexican cumbia in both Spanish and English. Her albums, which sold over 30 million copies worldwide, were some of the first for a female Hispanic artist to reach the Billboard charts in Mexico and the United States.
The Queen of Tejano music was only 23 years old when she was murdered in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Over 60,000 fans attended her public funeral in Corpus Christi. Across South Texas, she is revered as a diva, a martyr and even a saint. She was so popular that after her death in 1995 Governor George W. Bush declared that in Texas, April 16, her birthday, would be remembered as Selena Day. "Dreaming of You" her record released just after her death, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart, something no other Latin recording artist had done and led Billboard magazine to name her the greatest female Latin artist of all time. The movie made about her life launched the career of a then-unknown actress, Jennifer Lopez.
Now, over 26 years after her death, Selena is still one of the most popular musicians on Spanish-language radio and her songs are covered by Tejano bands.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, today we remember the Queen of Tejano music, Selena.
Congratulations to the Wildcat Varsity Hockey team on their 8-0 win over Seven Lakes! The Wildcats take on Tomball this Friday at 7:05 pm at the Aerodrome. Lets get out there and hurt somebody!
Volleyball has 5 matches left in season, a big match-up against Langham Creek on Tuesday and Senior night against Cy Ranch this Friday! Be sure to come support your lady Wildcats who are 27 and 10 and tied for 3rd in District!
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sophia Sotomayor was born in the Bronx on June 25, 1954. Her parents were both Puerto Rican and she even refers to herself as a "Nuyorican". After deciding that she wanted to be a lawyer at the age of 10 while watching a TV show, she graduated from Cardinal Spellman High School, Princeton and Yale Law.
Sonia Sotomayor was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2009 by President Obama. The first Hispanic justice and only the 3rd woman appointed to the high court, she had risen steadily through the ranks of the courts until she was appointed to a federal judgeship by President Bush in 1991. She rose to fame for her work in saving Major League Baseball from itself after the strike in 1995. While Sotomayor never demanded media attention and kept a low profile in her courtroom, lawyers who stood before her remember her well. Sotomayor is known on the court for her trust in the judicial process and her cutthroat attitude toward ill-prepared attorneys. She is also known for her kindness toward jurors and the attorneys who work hard to advocate for their clients.
It was another great night for Cy Woods volleyball and hats off to Cheer for their support against a huge district match against Cy Falls! It was a program sweep and Varsity win 25-15, 25-17, 25-21 to extend their record to 27 and 9! The next match is away at Bridgeland this Friday at 4:30 and 5:30. Keep up the hard work girls, you make Cy Woods #1.
Are you interested in the business world, entrepreneurship or leadership? Future Business Leaders of America or FBLA focuses on business-related skills. We attend business conferences at local, state and national levels and compete for awards in categories ranging from finance to video production. There are opportunities to fundraise and meet local businesses as well. If you are interested, join the FBLA remind @cwhsfbla for more information. The deadline to apply is October 8th.
If I grabbed a handful
of words
I had never heard and
Sprinkled them over a paragraph
So I could write
A magnificent story
imagine
In 2015, Juan Felipe Herrera was named the first chicano poet of the United States, an honorary position created by Congress to raise awareness of the reading and writing of poetry in our country. His writings include books for children, books of poetry and books on social issues surrounding hispanic life and culture. His book, Imagine, asks children to imagine what they can be when they grow up.
If I started to write
A poem
On a skinny paper pad after school
As i walked on the wide sidewalk
And then finished it
When
I got home
Imagine
Juan Felipe Herrera was born to California migrant farmworkers in 1948. In college at UCLA he was active in the Chicano civil rights movement and has been a prominent part of the Chicano literary movement since the 1960's. He continues to publish books and poems inspired by day to day life of hispanics, folk music and life in California.
Today, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize Poet Laureate of the United States, Juan Felipe Herrera.
The Cy Woods Step team is having a tryout for any wildcats who are interested. The workshop and tryouts will be held after school on Monday 10/11 - Wednesday 10/13. Please see Mr. Fraley during lunch for more information.
The Step team is also starting the Men of The Woods young men's group. Our 1st interest meeting will be held on October 13th from 3-4:30. Any wildcats interested in participating in community service, traveling to events and gaining skills for the future. Please see Mr. Goff in room 2810.
Ms. Vickroy would like to wish good luck to the Wildcat Varsity hockey team as they take on Seven Lakes this Sunday!
Get out there and hurt somebody!
Cesar Chavez is known across the US as an organizer, a community builder and a champion for the rights of laborers. Born in 1927 in Arizona, he, along with Dolores Huerta, led the United Farm Workers in the 1960s and fought for the rights of farm workers.
The famous UFW strike against the grape-growers was one of the first successful efforts among these workers to gain rights and benefits. Inspired by Mohandas Gandhi and his fight for equality and fairness in India, Cesar's tactics were non-violent and attracted the attention of celebrities and the media. His famous "NO UVAS", "no grapes", stickers were seen on car bumpers around the country.
Chavez is considered a "folk-saint" in many Mexican-American communities. His birthday is a state holiday in some parts of the country and his legacy lives on through the programs that he began and led until his death in 1993.
Today in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize Cesar Chavez.
Due to PSAT testing, we will be on an alternate bell schedule on Wednesday, October 13th. Early release and lunch times are affected. Visit the Cy Woods website to view the schedule.
Volleyball had a program sweep against Cy Lakes on Friday! Varsity extends their record to 26 and 9 for the season and is tied for third in District. They will start the second round of district tomorrow against Cy Falls here at 4:30 and 5:30!
Come out and support your Wildcats!
Congratulations to the Varsity Hockey Team on their season
opening win against Pearland/Friendswood on Sunday. The Wildcats took the win 3
– 1. Lets go Wildcats! Get out there and hurt
someone!
There is no place in the world like the Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Mexico City.
This plaza contains buildings from all of the people who have lived in Mexico - Aztec, Spanish and contemporary Mexican. The oldest are the 700-year-old ruins of Tlatelolco, a city-state that was built hundreds of years before Columbus sailed into the Americas. Next to that stands the Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco, an engineering school built by Franciscan monks in the 1500's and the Templo de Santiago, a Catholic church built with some of the stones from the ancient pyramids. Finally, el Centro Cultual Universitario of the National University of Mexico, built in 1964, completes the plaza.
The plaza has seen Mexico City grow from chinampas to sky-scrapers and everything in between. When the Aztecs ruled Mexico, the site was a roaring, bustling market filled with goods from across the Americas. In 1521, the Spaniards under Cortes completed their conquest of Mexico, winning a brutal, bloody battle in the shadow of those temples. In 1968 during a student protest, Mexican military soldiers and helicopters with machine guns slaughtered hundreds of people during a government crackdown. Now, the Plaza de las Culturas is a beautiful attraction in Mexico City that attracts thousands of tourists who eat churros and tacos al pastor, pose for Instagram and enjoy the wide, open space in the middle of a city of almost 9 million people.
All across Latin America, few things are as exciting to young girls as their Quinceanera.
The quince is a traditional coming-of-age celebration for girls on their 15th birthday. It is a social and religious event that emphasizes the importance of family, faith, friends and society in everyone's life. The history of this event goes back to the days of the Aztecs and it is believed to be a combination of ancient and Spanish traditions.
The festivities usually begin with a mass at church for the Quinceanera, her family and her padrinos, of godparents. After that is when the fun begins. A party with food, dancing and music comes next. The quince will often have a choreographed dance, like a waltz, that is the highlight of the party. Some of these dances, taught to the quince's damas ("maids of honour") and chambelanes ("chamberlains"), involve lights, costumes and special music. Various other traditions such as gifting a doll to her younger sister, wearing heels and a fancy cake are all part of ways to celebrate the quinceanera. If you get invited to a quinceanera, expect to eat well, dance a lot and have a great time at this once-in-a-lifetime event for young ladies.
Wildcats, here is the line-up for college visitors for this week:
Monday: Houston Baptist University, Millsaps College at lunches and Stoney Brook University will be virtual in the College and Career Center
Tuesday: Centenary College (Louisiana) at all lunches
Wednesday: New York Film Academy virtually in the College and Career Center, Tulsa Welding School at all lunches
Thursday: Embry-Riddle and Roanoke College at all lunches, University of Miami virtually in the College and Career Center
Friday: University of Chicago virtually in the College and Career Center, UT Arlington and Savannah College of Art and Design at all lunches
Also, the FAFSA is now open. Seniors should be completing and submitting the FAFSA. Please visit Mrs. England in the College and Career Center if you need more information.
Eva Peron was born in Argentina in 1919 as the illegitimate daughter of a rancher who died when she was just a child. History remembers her as EVITA the First Lady of Argentina, wife of the caudillo and according to many Argentines, the spirit of their country.
Maria Eva Duarte de Peron was an actress, an activist and a politician before her death in 1952 at the age of 33 from cancer. She knew from her youngest years that she would be a film and music star. She was bold and strong in an age and in a country where women were more often expected to be seen than to be heard. She was a powerful force in the government of her husband, Juan Peron, and she won the hearts of millions of people in Argentina and around the world.
Stories tell of Evita knocking on every door in Buenos Aires to rouse hundred of thousands of people to protest in the streets for the release of her husband who had been arrested by rivals. The musical EVITA shows her as a legendary hero for the people of Argentina and Madonna portrayed her in the movie. People everywhere know the words to "Don't Cry For me Argentina".
Today, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the beloved former first lady of Argentina, EVITA, Eva Peron.
It was a program sweep against Cy Springs for volleyball, Varsity extends their record to 25 and 9! They play Cy Lakes this Friday at home at 4:30 and 5:30! Be sure to come support your lady wildcats!!
Tennis lost to Bridgeland last night, but we are officially 2nd place in district!
Congratulations Tennis.
JV swim at Seven Lakes last night did great. Boy's beat Bridgeland!!
Come out to the meet on Thursday at the Natatorium by Pridgeon!
Great job swim!
He's sold over 50 million albums and his music is instantly recognizable around the world. He has been called El Rey de la Musica Ranchera, the King of Ranchera Music and El Idolo de Mexico, The Idol of Mexico. His oldest fans and friends know him as El Charro de Huentitan. He is Vicente Fernandez and he is Mexican music giant.
El Idolo was born in 1940 outside Guadalajara, Jalisco and grew up trying to sing and play the guitar like the ranchera singers he heard on the radio. He began his career singing at parks and bus stops buy quickly gained fame and fans. He has since starred in movies, been featured in television shows and performed on stages around the world, always wearing his trademark charro suit and sombrero. He's in the Latin Music Hall of Fame, has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has over 50 gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums. He's won 11 Grammy awards and there is no place on the planet that his music does not make people think of Mexico.
Vicente Fernandez is 80 years old now and even though he has retired from performing live, he still writes and records music. In his almost 60-year musical career, he has released over 50 albums and claims to have enough material to release another 30 more after he dies.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the most recognizable traditional Mexican singer the world has ever known, Vicente Fernandez.
It was a program sweep last Friday night against Cy Park! Varsity extended their record to 24 and 9 defeating Cy Park 25-8, 25-10, 25-14.
Also, congratulations to our freshman B team for coming in 3rd place at the Spring Branch ISD B Team Tournament! Way to go girls, we are so proud of you!
Wildcats, the college visitors are coming!
Today, Southwestern University will be visiting C and D lunches. Southwestern is a private University in Georgetown, TX. It is a liberal arts college with almost 1300 undergraduates enrolled. If you are looking for a small, in-state university, be sure to check out Southwestern.
Tuesday, Oklahoma State University will have a representative on campus during all lunches. Located in Stillwater, OK, OSU is a nationally ranked research university with an honors curriculum that is ranked in the top 10 in the nation.
Wednesday, Texas State University and University of Nebraska will be in the College and Career Center after school for a meet and greet. Seniors, if Texas State is on your college list, you really need to stop in and meet our admissions representative.
Hey Wildcats, do you enjoy an evening of laughs? How about a show where you, yes you as the audience member gets to participate and decide the winner? Well then do we have an evening of entertainment for you! On Tuesday, September 28th, at 7 pm in the auditorium, come check out our first ComedySportz match of the year! This will be a match between our very own Cy Woods students so come out for a great evening! Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased online at www.cwtc.weebly.com or you can purchase them at the door when you arrive. See you there Wildcats!
Seniors: Voter registration will be taking place on Wednesday, September 29th. Registration will be offered to all Seniors through Government and Economics classes. Your teacher will be going over the eligibility requirements. If you do not have a Government or Economics class, please see Mrs. Stephanow in room 2111 to register on the 29th.
Staff: You can register at any time. Registration cards are available for you in our Registrar's office.
From September 26th through October 2nd, Libraries across the world recognize Banned Books Week which celebrates the freedom to read. This year's theme is "Books Unite Us". Sharing stories important to us means sharing a part of ourselves. Books reach across boundaries and build connections between readers. Censorship, on the other hand, divides us and creates barriers. Stop by the Library this week to see our display and have conversations about the books that some have tried to censor.
Gauchos are the nomadic horsemen who roamed the Argentine and Uruguayan pampas, or grasslands, in the late 1700's and early 1800's. Similar to North American cowboys, gauchos are celebrated in legends and heroic folklore.
Gauchos managed herds of wild horses and cattle on the South American plains and lived from what they supplied. Their traditional equipment included the chiripa, a wide belt worn around the waist, bombachas, pleated pants that bunched at the ankles and most famous of all, the boleadora, or bola, a device made of small, heavy iron balls attached together by leather strips that were used to trip up and immobilize cattle, similar to a cowboy's rope lasso.
The gaucho eventually lost his freedom of wandering the wild pampas and was forced to work on the massive estancias, or ranches, that cover the modern grasslands. Despite this, they are a continual source for advertisements, legends, books and movies, just like his counterpart in North America.
Today, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the gauchos!
This weekend at the Memorial Senior High Debate Tournament, the first in person tournament of the season, we had many of our Wildcat debaters, who are coached by Mr. Koshak, win multiple rounds. We also had one special Wildcat place third in semi-finals for junior varsity debate and third place speaker overall.
Congratulations and 212 to our Wildcat debaters!
On Saturday, 33 Cy Woods Choir students participated in District Choir Auditions at Cy Park HS. 32 students were selected to advance to Region Choir Auditions next month.
Cy Woods had 7 students who place in the top 5 for their section.
Congratulations and 212 to every student that auditioned!
The first Wildcat Mental Health Alliance will meet after school tomorrow in the teaching theatre. Come find out how you can help promote mental health wellness at Cy Woods and in our community. For any questions, please see Mr. Harbruegar or Mrs. Rasmussen in the counseling office.
Simon Bolivar is South America's greatest hero. He led the successful independence movements in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, which is named in his honor.
Simon Jose Antonio de la Santisima Trinidad Bolivar y Ponte Palacios y Blanco was born into a very wealthy family in Caracas, Venezuela in 1783, the year the United States gained its independence from Great Britain. Like most rich young men from South America, he was sent to Europe to study art, government, philosophy and war. Despite learning at the great universities of Europe, it was his childhood teacher, Don Simon Rodriguez, whose lessons on liberty, enlightenment and freedom inspired him to launch the wars of independence across Latin America.
El Libertador, as Bolivar was known throughout Latin America, dreamt of a unified, powerful South American nation that could compete with the great powers of the 1800's - Great Britain, France and the United States. He served as president of Gran Colombia, a massive nation covering much of northern South America and was the target of multiple assassination attempts. Even though his hopes of a great empire were not realized, his legacy lives on throughout the entire continent.
Today, during Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize Simon Bolivar, El Libertador!
Do you like Latin dancing? Join the Cy Woods HOLA club. There will be an informational meeting today after school in Rm 1173 from 3-3:30 pm to learn more about HOLA.
Cypress Woods Theatre Company presents:
Head over Heels the musical
Oct. 8 at 7 pm and Oct. 9 at 2 pm and 7 pm
Sense and Sensibility
Nov. 12 at 7 pm and Nov 13 at 2 pm and 7 pm
Tickets available at www.cwtc.weebly.com
Wildcats, the college visitors are coming!
On Monday, Southwestern University will be visiting C and D lunches. Southwestern is a private University in Georgetown, Texas. It is a liberal arts college with almost 1300 undergraduates enrolled. If you are looking for a small university, be sure to check out Southwestern on Monday.
On Tuesday, Oklahoma State University will have a representative on campus during all lunches. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, OSU is a nationally ranked research university with an honors curriculum that is ranked in the top 10 in the nation.
On Wednesday, Texas State University and University of Nebraska will be in the College and Career Center after school for a meet and greet. Seniors, if Texas State is on your college list, you really need to stop in and meet our admissions representative.
Take advantage of our representatives being on campus next week.
Wildcats, on Wednesday, September 22, a representative from Oklahoma Christian University will be at C and D lunches. Education at Oklahoma Christian is personal. It's a place where you are more than a number. They are home to Ambitious Progress, Uncommon Stories and Complex Dialogues.
Be sure to stop by and see what this college can offer you.
Also on Wednesday, the University of Las Vegas will be available virtually. Bring your laptop to the College and Career Center located inside the library during your lunch and hear about the great things happening at UNLV.
Frida Kahlo is one of, if not the most popular and recognizable artists in all of Latin America. She's especially famous in her home country of Mexico where her image can be seen on everything from billboards advertising nail polish, to Barbie dolls. Her work is an integral part of la cultura mexicana.
Magdalena Carmen Fida Kahlo y Calderon was born in 1907 and grew up during the Mexican Revolution. The Revolution and her mother's indigenous culture became the focus of her often controversial artwork and politics.
Today, Frida Kahlo is seen as an inspiration for many groups across Mexico and Latin America. She was an outspoken champion for authentic Mexican culture and arts. She is admired by those who respect the ancient traditions of Hispanic culture. Feminists applaud her because of her fearless representations of women in art. She is prominent in the American Chicano movement, El Movimiento, which promotes equality and respect for Hispanics across the country.
Today during Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize Frida Kahlo.
Each year, Major League Baseball recognized the player who best exemplifies sportsmanship, charity and community outreach. That honor is known as the Roberto Clemente Award.
Roberto Clemente was born in Puerto Rico in 1934. By 1955 he was playing professional baseball in the United States and in 1966 he was recognized as the National League's MVP.
Clemente was the first Latin player to start in and win a World Series. He was the first Latin player to collect 3000 hits. He was the first Latin player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
All of these great accomplishments are not what Roberto Clemente is famous for, however. What Clemente did best was help others. Astros legend Craig Biggio, the 2007 recipient of the Clemente Award, said "as great of a player as he was, he was a bigger man off the field in his generosity and his time and giving back to the community."
Tragically, Roberto Clemente was killed in a plane crash on New Year's Eve, 1972 while delivering aid to earthquake survivors in Nicaragua.
Today as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, we remember Roberto Clemente.
Have you ever wondered why Texans celebrate Dieciseis de Septiembre every year? Today is a huge fiesta in Mexico and for Mexicans around the world, that celebrates Mexico's independence from Spain 200 years ago!
On Sept. 16, 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, rang the church bells and took a stand against Spain with the "grito de Dolores," a cry for revolution, from Dolores, in the state of Guanajuato in Mexico.
That day, Hidalgo kick started a war between Spain and Mexico which eventually led to Mexico's independence in 1821. All across Mexico, Father Hidalgo is beloved as the "Father of Mexico" and Diez y seies de Septiembre is the Mexican equivalent of July the 4th. Even the President of Mexico participates by ringing that same bell - now over 200 years old - live on TV the night before the big celebration.
Viva la Independencia Nacional
Every year from September 15 to October 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by appreciating the community's history, heritage and contributions of the ancestors of American citizens who came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean and South and Central America.
Hispanic Heritage Month originally started with one week of commemoration when it was first introduced by Congressman George E. Brown in June 1968. With the civil rights movement, the need to recognize the contributions of the Latin community gained traction in the 1960s.
September 15 is set as the starting date for the month as it is important for many reasons. It is the independence anniversary for Latin American countries El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras. From here onwards, the independence days of Mexico and Chile fall on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Dia de la Raza or Columbus Day also falls within this month, on October 12.
Hispanic Americans have been integral to the prosperity of the U.S. Their contributions to the nation are immeasurable and they embody the best of American values. The Hispanic-American community has left an indelible mark on the U.S. culture and economy.
Juniors! Did you forget to sign up for PSAT testing in School Cash? The LAST CHANCE sale will be this Friday, September 17th during lunches ONLY at the finance window. The cost of the test is $20 - cash only, exact change required. Don't miss out on your chance to participate in the final PSAT test before you take the SAT in March.
Congratulations to Cy Woods Volleyball for a Program Sweep against Cy Ridge, all four teams won in straight sets. Varsity won 25-16, 25-22, 25-13 and extended their record to 24 to 6.
Volleyball starts district this Friday, away, at Cy Falls High School at 4:30 and 5:30, come support these amazing young ladies!! Way to go girls, you make Cy Woods #1.
Club information is available on the Cy Woods website, Schoology and the bulletin board in the Commons.
The first HOSA meeting will be held after school on Thursday, September 9 in room 2109. Please see Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Foster or Mrs. Villarreal if you have any questions.
Juniors and Seniors Only:
If you are interested in taking a class Pass/Fail, please visit our Cy Woods Website to see
Do you enjoy improv? Are you great at thinking on your feet? Are you the puniest person you know? Then come try out for the Comedy Sportz team here at Cypress Woods High School. Compedysportz is your chance to participate in an audience interactive improv match that competes against other jokers and schools! Come tryout for our ComedySportz team this Friday, September 3rd from 3:30 to 4:30 in room 1803! Visit our website cwtc.weebly.com, for more information and we will see you there!
All students! Boys and girls!
Wrestling practice has officially started!
If you are interested in joining the team you can find Coach Johnson in 2309 or Coach Prieto in 2018.
Also, you can come to practice after school on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday in the 3rd gym.
No wrestling experience is needed.
Tomorrow is Safari Day at the Woods! Wildcats - everyone needs to dress up as we are headed to Katy to Cage those Tigers!!
Your Cy Woods Varsity Volleyball team is rocking the house! They are 21 and 6 for the season and won the Battle of the Brazos Varsity Volleyball Tournament this past weekend. Congratulations to 2 Woods players who were named Most Valuable Libero and Most Valuable Player. We are so proud of these
Tryouts for the State ranked Wildcat Hockey team will be THIS SATURDAY, August 28 at 6:00 pm at the Aerodrome. Please see Ms. Vickroy for more information in 1932 or T13.
Cy Woods Varsity Football vs. Kingwood HS at Pridgeon Stadium
Friday, August 27, 2021 at 7:00 pm
Tickets go on sale Friday August 27, 2021 during all lunches
10:21 - 1:00 in the commons
Students - $4 Adults - $7
Juniors and Seniors Only: If you are interested in taking a class Pass/Fail, please visit our Cy Woods Website to see:
Cy Woods Theatre Company will be putting on two performances this fall: Head Over Heels, the musical and Sense and Sensibility, a classic play. If you are interested in joining theatre arts or would like to learn more about the program, auditions for the fall shows are due this Thursday, August 26th. Get information about auditions from cwtc.weebly.com and make sure to come to the theatre day social and parent meeting this Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm in the auditorium to learn about opportunities for this year and about Comedysportz, our improv team. Again, visit cwtc.weebly.com for more information and to RSVP for the social. CWTC hopes to see you there!
Crimson Out is this Friday!
Buy your T-shirts and wrist bands for the Pep Rally that will be 2nd period!
They will be sold during lunches!
Pep rallies are so exciting & you don't want to miss out!
Attention Sophomores,
If you were invited to register for the Summer Scholars program, the last day to register is this Thursday, May 27.
On campus students: Please pick up your books today during lunch by the red National Merit Wall in the front entrance.
Connect Students: You may pick up books beginning Wednesday, May 26 at the front desk from 7-4.
Our lady Wildcat varsity soccer team wrapped up their season by honoring the team with an outdoor awards ceremony. Many accolades were handed out at the event. All four seniors earned Academic All State Honors, which is quite an achievement. District awards were handed out, including 1st team all district honors, 2nd team all district honors and honorable mention honors. The overall district MVP award was presented to a Wildcat!
Wildcats also got 2nd team All greater Houston, 2nd team All State and were selected to play in the Senior All Star game this weekend. What a fantastic way to close out an incredible career here at the Woods. We are so proud of all our soccer studs! We are looking forward to another great year in 2022! Way to go soccer!
Ms. Vickroy would like to congratulate the students for their 1st place finish in the district VEX Robotics tournament. Great job y'all!
Varsity softball beat Willis 5-2 Friday night. In the first game of the Area round of the playoffs.
They beat Willis 13-5 on Saturday to clinch the series and win the Area Championship. That puts their record at 31-4 on the season. They will next take on the Woodlands later this week.
If you are interested in joining tennis or trying out for the varsity tennis team, please stop by room 1255. The deadline to signup is this Friday. Varsity tennis tryouts are after school on May 24th - 27th at the tennis courts. You must have a current physical and all necessary paperwork on file with the athletic trainers.
On Saturday, April 24th, the Science Olympiad team competed at the State competition - first time in over 5 years. Unfortunately our competition season is over, but we had a notable result. Woods received 2nd place in Water Quality. Cy Woods and Mrs. Campbell are so proud of everything you guys have achieved. You guys have worked so hard and demonstrated POWER and 212 Spirit.
Track
May 7-8, 2021
UIL State Meet
Mike Meyers Stadium
Austin, TX
Baseball
May 7, 2021
Bi District
Woods vs. Tomball (away)
7:00 pm
May 8, 2021
Bi District
Woods vs. Tomball (home)
12:00 pm
3rd game possible - 45 minutes following
Softball
Area Playoffs
Woods vs. Willis (away)
7:00 pm
Area Playoffs
Woods vs. Willis (home)
12:00 pm
3rd game possible - 30 minutes following
Cy Woods Choir is excited to present our 2021 Pop Show: ICONS! Our choir students will perform songs by musical icons, including Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Bon Jovi, The Beatles and more! All numbers will be fully choreographed, costumed and performed with live band. Make sure to catch one of our 2 performances on Friday, May 7th at 7:00 PM or Saturday, May 8th at 7:00 PM! Come by the choir room and talk to a director for the link to purchase in-person or virtual tickets.
The PALs would like to invite you to join us in wearing different colored shoes on Monday, May 3rd which is National Two different colored shoes day! This dress up day is celebrated to recognize what makes us unique and different because our differences are what makes us who we are! Who wouldn't want to celebrate that?! We hope that you will take part in commemorating this fun day with us. You won't want to miss it!
This is the final week to register for Dual credit classes for next year. Deadline to turn in the registration form is this Friday, April 30.
If you plan to take a dual credit class next year, your registration is not complete until you take the additional step of completing the Hot Pink dual credit registration form to Lone Star College.
You can pick up the form in the counseling office or contact one of the Dual Credit Counselors, Ms. England or Ms. Pickett to complete this registration process.
If you have already turned in the pink registration form, please disregard this reminder.
If you have NOT turned in the pink dual credit registration form, then the Dual credit classes you selected will be removed from your course selection for next year.
Thank you!
Yesterday was National Superhero Day. Wildcats celebrated by tweeting, messaging or writing to their hero! Make sure to always tell your hero that you're proud of how brave and strong he or she is! As Iron Man once said, "Heroes are made with the path they choose, not with the powers they are graced with." Thank your hero for choosing a path that includes you!
Wildcats, be careful with your words. Once they are said, they can only be forgiven but never forgotten! Let's end Hate speech!
Wildcats, April is Sexual assault Awareness month. 1 in 4 females and 1 in 6 males will experience some form of sexual assault. Perhaps the most important thing that victims need to understand, is that you are not alone. We are here to support you. Your Wildcat family has your back.
Wildcats, we must send a message that there is no shame in being a victim of sexual assault, the shame and disgrace is on the aggressor! Victims are not what happens to them, but what they choose to become!
Wildcats don't let Wildcats blame victims. It was not about what they were wearing, drinking or doing. No one deserves to be sexually assaulted. If you are aware of a situation of sexual assault, please tell someone who can help. Feel free to use the tipline!
The JV softball team beat Cy Lakes 15-0. That brings an end to their season with a record of 12-2 on the year and 10-1 in district.
Varsity softball beat Cy Lakes Saturday 11-1. That victory clinched the District Championship. That puts their record at 27-4 on the season and 13-1 in district. They will next take on Klein Oak later this week in the first round of the playoffs.
The Cy Woods Orchestra program had a successful UIL season with our Sub Non Varsity orchestras receiving Excellent ratings on their concert programs. Our Non Varsity and Varsity orchestras received Superior ratings on their concert programs. All 4 of our orchestras got Superior ratings on sight reading! Way to Go!
The Cy Woods Orchestras are presenting a special outdoor Spring Concert tomorrow, Tuesday April 27. The concert will take place outside, behind the Commons and it starts at 6:30 pm. All are welcome and we hope to see you there!
212 Orchestra!!
TENNIS
April 26-27, 2021 (Mon-Tues.)
Regionals
Waco Regional Tennis Center
Waco Texas
SOFTBALL
Bi-District Play
Woods vs. Klein Oak 3 game series
April 30, 2021 (Friday) (away) 6:30pm
May 1, 2021 (Sat.) (home) 12:00
May 1, 2021 (Sat.) (home) 2:00pm
If necessary 30 minutes after noon game
TRACK
May 7-8, 2021 (Fri.-Sat.)
State Meet
Mike Myers Stadium
Austin TX TBA
BASEBALL
April 27, 2021 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Lakes JV/V (away) 4/7
April 28, 2021 (Wednesday)
Woods vs Langham Creek Soph. (home) 4/6
April 30, 2021 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Lakes HS JV/V (home) 4/7
This past weekend Band received all ones at the Non-Varsity band UIL Competition! Congratulations on all your hard work.
Way to go Band!!
The Texas High School Bass Regionals at Lake Palestine was this past weekend. The Wildcat Fishing Team represented very well! As a Team, Cy Woods Wildcat Fishing Team finished 3rd our of 72 High Schools and brought back some hardware for the Woods trophy case. Four of our six Regional qualifying Teams have advanced to Fish the State Championship at Lake Texoma May 14-16.
In the Regional Tournament at Lake Palestine with 182 teams competing, the four Teams advancing to State had the following results:
7th place with 14.48 lbs
10th place with 12.75 lbs
6.78 lbs
5.48 lbs
On Saturday, April 17th the Cypress Woods Step Team, Royal Vision, competed in the World of Step Finals at Klein Forest High School. Teams came from all over the country to compete in this step show. Cypress Woods earned a second place in the Co-ed Division and qualified for the National Competition!
Congratulations Royal Vision!
Friday was National Stress Awareness Day. With the high-stress students and teachers endure, make sure to spend time to de-stress and relax. Some things you can do to help reduce your stress level is taking some time for yourself, resting and exercising.
Varsity softball beat Cy Park Friday night 18-2. That puts their record at 25-4 on the season and 11-1 in district. They will next take on Cy Springs at Cy Springs on Tuesday.
Cypress Woods FFA CDE teams competed at the Area contest this past week and weekend. The following teams competed: Entomology, Floriculture, Horse Judging, Livestock Judging, Meat Judging, Nursery Landscape, Vet Med and Wildlife. Nursery placed 6th overall. Then a 5th place finish in Meat judging by their team. Vet Med placed 5th overall. Entomology placed 3rd with an individual 3rd place overall. Horse judging defended their title and placed 1st with their team and an individual 2nd overall.
Entomology, meat judging, horse judging and vet med will all be moving onto the state contest!! Please help us congratulate these Wildcats for all their hard work this year!!
GIRLS GOLF
April 21-22 (Wed.-Thurs.)
Regional Tournament
Bear Ridge GC, Waco TX
BOYS GOLF
April 19-20, 2021 (Mon.-Tues.)
Regional Tournament
Bear Ridge GC, Waco TX
TENNIS
April 21, 2021 (Wednesday)
FR District 16-6A Tourn @Cy Park HS (away)
JV District 16-6A Tourn.@ Bridgeland and Cy Ranch
HS (away)
SOFTBALL
April 20, 2021 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Springs (away) 4:30/6
April 23, 2021 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Lakes (home) 4:30/6
TRACK
April 23-24, 2021 (Fri.-Sat)
Regional Track Meet
Waco TX, Midway High School
BASEBALL
April 20, 2021 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Springs JV/V (home) 4/7
April 23, 2021 (Friday)
Woods vs Cy Springs JV/V (away) 4/7
April 24, 2021 (Saturday)
Woods vs. CyFair JV (away) 10a/12p
Woods vs. CyFair Soph. (home) 10/12
Wrestling
April 24, 2021 (Sat.)
State 6A Wrestling
Berry Center (away)
April is Autism Awareness Month. There is no one type of Autism but many. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 54 children in the United States today.
The ways in which people with autism learn, think and problem-solve can range from highly skilled to severely challenged. Some people with ASD may require significant support in their daily lives, while others may need less support and, in some cases, live entirely independently. There are numerous successful individuals with some form of Autism.
GIRLS GOLF
OFF
BOYS GOLF
OFF
TENNIS
April 14-15, 2021 (Wed.-Thurs.)
District 10-6A Varsity Tournament (away)
Cy Ranch – Singles
Bridgeland - Doubles
SOFTBALL
April 13, 2021 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Ranch (away) 4:30/6
April 16, 2021 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Park (home) 5pm
Senior Night
TRACK
April 15, 2021 (Thursday)
Area Track Meet (away)
District 15 6A/District 16-6A
Klein Memorial Stadium 8am
BASEBALL
April 13, 2021 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Park JV/V (away) 4/7
April 14, 2021 (Wednesday)
Woods vs Bridgeland Soph.(away) 4/6
April 16, 2021 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Park JV/V (home) 4/7
April 17, 2021 (Saturday)
Woods vs. Bridgeland (home)
JV only 10/12
Wresting
April 16 and 17, 2021 (Fri.-Sat.)
Regional 6A Regional III Tournament
Merrell Center (away)
Boys 4/16 TBA
Girls 4/17 TBA
- We wanted to take this last week of Women's history month to highlight some Asian-American trailblazers. Patsy Mink, a third generation Japanese-American, became the first Asian-American woman (and the first woman from an ethnic minority group) to be elected to the United States Congress in 1964.
In her four decades there, she worked to amplify the voices and rights of immigrants, women and aggressively championed Title IX, the legislation that brought academic and athletic equity to American educational institutions.
- Chien-Shiung Wu who is known as the "First Lady of Physics" is a Chinese-born, American trained physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project which helped the United States develop the atomic bomb during World War II. In 1975, she became the first female president of the American Physical Society. Wu once remarked, "There is only one thing worse than coming home from the lab to a sink full of dirty dishes and that is not going to the lab at all."
- Amy Tan is both a beloved writer and trailblazer in the literary world. Her bestselling 1989 novel The Joy Luck Club offered a portrait of Asian-American family life that was both specific to the community and universally felt.
- Tammy Duckworth, a U.S. senator currently representing the state of Illinois, has achieved an impressive number of firsts: She was the first Asian-American woman elected to Congress in Illinois, the first woman with a disability to be elected to Congress, the first female double amputee in the Senate. She lost both legs while serving as a helicopter pilot in the Iraq War. She is also the first member of Congress born in Thailand.
- Little known black history fact about who has the most NBA championship rings. That player is Bill Russel and he has won more rings than Kobe Bryant and Lebron James combined. Bill Russel has earned 11 rings with the Boston Celtics. Two of his rings were earned as a player-coach.
- Mia Hamm is an American retired professional soccer player, two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion. Hailed as a soccer icon, she played as a forward for the United States women's national soccer team from 1987 to 2004. She currently ranks third in the history of the U.S. National team for international caps with 276 and first for career assists with 144.
- Rania Al-Abdullah is the queen consort of Jordan. She is a progressive female voice in the Arab world, who is also a powerful advocate for reform in education and public health in Jordan. She once said, "If you educate a woman, you educate a family. If you educate a girl, you educate the future."
This month is theatre in our schools month. During these unprecedented times, the arts have played an important role in supporting the social and educational wellbeing of students, whether through online learning or in person. The arts, which include dance, theatre, music and visual arts promotes team building and self reflection that aids in creativity, critical thinking and communication. This month make sure to support your arts programs.
Before Spring Break Varsity softball beat Cy Ranch 2 to 1. This past weekend they played in a tournament in College Station going 5-1. That puts their record at 18-3 on the season and 4-0 in district. They will take on Cy Park today at Cy Park. Let's go Softball!
Cypress Woods FFA completed their Houston Livestock Show season with a bang. Wildcats place 2nd overall as a team in the Vet Science division and had one place 1st overall individual.
The horse judging team placed 12th overall with a 14th place individual overall.
A big, big shoutout to our hardworking exhibitors:
Market Steer - 1
Broilers - 2
Turkey - 1
Gilt - 1
Goat - 2
Breeding Rabbit - 1
212 FFA!
The JV softball team beat Cy Ranch 11-3. That brings their record to 4-0 on the year and 4-0 in district.
The boy's golf team won the Hearthstone golf tournament yesterday with a score of 314. Two Wildcats tied for second place medals.
GIRLS SOCCER
March 25, 2021 (Thursday)
Bi District Playoff Game
Woods vs. Klein Collins HS 5:30pm
Pridgeon Stadium
BOYS SOCCER
March 22, 2021 (Monday)
Woods vs. Bridgeland (home) 6:00pm
Varsity ONLY
GIRLS GOLF
March 23, 2021 (Tuesday)
Cy Park Invitational
Cypress Lakes GC 8am
BOYS GOLF
March 22, 2021 (Monday)
Langham Creek Invite
Hearthstone GC 8am
TENNIS
March 23, 2021 (Tuesday)
Freshman @ Klein 7:00am (away)
March 26, 2021 (Friday)
Varsity @ Klein Cain 7:00am (away)
SOFTBALL
March 23, 2021 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Park (away) 4:30/6:30
March 26, 2021 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Springs (home)
Teacher Appreciation Day 4:30/6
March 27, 2021 (Saturday)
JV Katy Tournament (away) TBD
TRACK
March 26, 2021 (Friday)
Varsity CE King Invite (away)
March 23-24, 2021 (Tues.-Wed)
JV 16-6A Meet @ Cy Park HS (away)
BASEBALL
March 23, 2021 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Bridgeland JV/V (away) 4/7
March 24, 2021 (Wednesday)
Woods vs. Bridgeland Soph. (home) 4/6
March 26, 2021 (Friday)
Woods vs. Bridgeland JV/V (home) 4/7
Wresting
March 25, 2021 (Thursday)
Cy Woods HS (home) Senior Night
March 27, 2021 (Saturday)
Quad @A7M Consolidated (away) 10am
Since 1995, Presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as "Women's History Month". These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.
We will spend time during the announcements, highlighting some of the amazing accomplishments and contributions women have made all over the world.
- The 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote, and was signed into law on August 26, 1920. At the time, a number of other laws prohibited Native American women, Black women, Asian American women and Latin women from voting. It wasn't until 1965, when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, that discriminatory tactics such as literacy tests were outlawed and all women could vote. So exercise your right and vote!
- The 2021 theme for Women's Month is "Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be Silenced." The focus is on women's political involvement and leadership. Women have played a major role in helping America honor what is written in the Constitution.
- After winning the 2020 president election with Joe Biden, Sen. Kamala Harris has made history as the first woman, first Black woman and first Asian American vice president in history. That is 232 years after George Washington took the oath of office in 1789.
- Today is International Women's Day and it is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality. This year's theme is Choose to Challenge!
Varsity softball won all three games on March 4 beating Magnolia West, Klein Cain and Cy Springs.
They won both games on Saturday beating Bridgeland 15-8 and Tomball Memorial 5-0.
That puts their record at 11-2 on the season and 2-0 in district. They will next take on Langham Creek Tuesday at home.
Congratulations to the Varsity Hockey team for their 4-1 victory over the Woodlands on Friday.
Good luck to the team tonight as they take on Tomball. Get out there and hurt somebody!
On Saturday, March 6th, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) hosted a virtual Computer Science programming contest.
There were over 250 teams from across the planet.
The results are as follows for Woods:
World Champions - 1st place
212 to the Cy Woods Computer Science team
More contests to come!
World Domination!
GIRLS SOCCER
March 8, 2021 (Monday)
Woods vs. Cy Springs (away) 5:30/7:30
March 10, 2021 (Wednesday)
Woods vs. Cy Falls (away) 5:30/7:30
March 12, 2021 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Lakes (home) 5:30/7:30 Senior Night
BOYS SOCCER
March 8. 2021 (Monday)
Woods vs. Cy Springs (home) 4:30/5:45/7:30
March 10, 2021 (Wednesday)
Woods vs. Cy Falls (home) 4:30/5:45/7:30
March 12, 2021 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Lakes (away) 4:30/5:45/7:30
GIRLS GOLF
March 8, 2021 (Monday)
Jersey Village Invite
Jersey Meadows GC 8am
BOYS GOLF
March 8, 2021 (Monday)
Cypress Woods Tournament
Cypress Lakes GC 8am
TENNIS
March 9, 2021 (Tuesday)
JV/Fresh CFISD Tournament (away) 7:00am
March 11, 2021 (Thursday)
Varsity CFISD Tournament (away) 7:00am
SOFTBALL
March 9, 2021 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Langham Creek (home) 4:30/6 FIRST PITCH
March 12, 2021 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Ranch (home) 4:30/6
TRACK
March 10, 2021 (Thursday)
JV/Freshman Bridgeland HS (away) 4pm
March 11, 2021 (Thursday)
Bridgeland HS Invite Varsity (away) 4pm
BASEBALL
March 8, 2021 (Monday)
Woods vs. Cy Creek (home) 6pm – FIRST PITCH
March 11-13, 20219 (Thurs.-Sat.)
Varsity Tournament (home)
Thurs. - 10a/1p/4p; Fri. 1/4; Sat. 10a/1p
WRESTLING
March 11, 2021 (Thursday)
Dual (away) Cy Park HA 5pm
March 13, 2021 (Saturday)
Quad (away) 10am Clear Falls HS
The Cy Woods Orchestra had a strong 212 showing at UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest last weekend. They earned 33 superior and 11 excellent ratings with strong performances all around.
Way to go Orchestra!!
Your Lady Wildcat JV Soccer team beat Langham and Lakes with a combined total of 5-0. Come support your Wildcats Wednesday as they take on those pesky ponies from down the street.
In the past few days your Lady Wildcat varsity team knocked off two district opponents. On Friday they finished the Lobos 2-1. Monday night, in very wet and windy conditions these Cats pulled off a win over a physical Lakes squad. These Cats take on district rival Cy Ranch tonight.
Good luck soccer.
Wildcats boys soccer defeated the Spartans of Cy Lakes on Monday night 3-2. It was an extremely physical match for the full 80 minutes. The defense had a great night, shutting down the Lakes attack for most of the evening.
The Boy's Golf team competed in a tournament Monday at Houston National Golf course. The team finished 4th overall. They will compete again next Monday at Cypress Lakes.
Wrestling got the sweep last night in its first dual of the season.
Varsity boys team beatdown Cy-Fair 58-18.
Girls team fought hard to get a 30-21 win over Cy-Fair girls.
The next competition is this Saturday here at Cy Woods against Bridgeland, Cy Springs and Jersey Village. Wrestling starts at 10 am.
Varsity softball beat Bridgeland last night 9-8 in 9 innings. That puts their record at 5-3 on the season and 2-0 in district.
Last night the JV softball team beat Bridgeland 6-5. That brings their record to 2-0 on the year and 2-0 in district.
Our Varsity Girls track team competed at the Jersey Village Invitational meet on Friday. The girls finished 1st overall with 183 points. We had a Wildcat tie her school record in the high jump, clearing 5' 4". Another Wildcat ran a personal best with a 2:28 in the 800 meter. The coaches are very proud of the way each of the girls competed and are looking forward to the next meet. Both our JV and Varsity teams will be at home this week. Go Wildcats!
The Men's varsity track and field team competed at Jersey Village, Friday 2/26 and performed admirably, in their first official meet of the year. The Wildcats took first at the meet, scoring 191 points. Come out and support the track Wildcats for the CFISD Invitational here at Woods, next Friday, March 5 at 3 pm.
We had a very busy baseball weekend. Both the Varsity and Sophomore teams participated in tournaments.
Varsity came away with 3 wins and 2 losses.
The Sophomore team had a fantastic weekend winning all 5 games they played.
Junior Varsity played Cy-Fair and tied 2-2.
Varsity softball went 4-2 this weekend beating Texas City, Pearland, Calvary Baptist and Ridge Point. That puts their record at 5-2 on the season and 1-0 in district.
Shout out to the Varsity Hockey team for beating Seven Lakes 11 to 1. Great job y'all! Lets get ready to take on those pesky Highlanders on Friday.
On Saturday, February 28th, Plano West High School hosted a virtual Computer Science programming contest. There were over 60 teams from across the United States.
Woods placed 1st, 3rd, 5th and 9th.
212 to the Cy Woods Computer Science team. World Domination!
Today little known black history fact is about Cullen Jones. Cullen Jones is the first African American male swimmer to hold a world record in swimming. At the 2008 United States Olympic Trials, Cullen set the record for the 50-meter freestyle and he didn't stop there. He set the 50-meter freestyle American record in 2009 at the U.S. National Championships.
His record breaking career wasn't limited to solo efforts - Cullen was part of the 2008 and 2012 Olympic teams. In 2008, he teamed up with the likes of Michael Phelps, Jason Lezak and Garret Weber-Gale and together they got the gold medal in the 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay, which also came with the world record time.
The Mr. Cy Woods pageant is March 11th at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium. Applications are due TODAY for Senior Contestants and Escorts. Come on Seniors, let's make some memories. This is a fun and entertaining event; an opportunity for you senior men to strut your stuff!
Boys Basketball Regional Quarter Finals
Cy Lakes HS vs. Cy Woods HS
Saturday, February 27, 2021 6:00pm
Berry Center
Cy Lakes (Visitors) vs Cy Woods (Home), Saturday, February 27th, 6:00 pm, CFISD Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Rd., Cypress, TX 77433
Link for On-line Ticket Sales: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/6787534/cypress-woods-homevscy-lakes-awayberry-center-houston-cypress-fairbanks-athletics
Tickets for the above game
will be all on-line and will be on sale until the conclusion of the game.
Juniors: School Day testing will take place next week on Wednesday, March 3rd. College Board's School Day SAT Guide is available in the Counseling office. The QR code for the digital version is also posted outside English III classes.
Your Lady Wildcat JV Soccer team fought both Cy Springs and the cold on Saturday, February 13th and came up with a 3-0 victory. 212 Wildcats!!
Your Lady Wildcat Varsity soccer team battled the Cy Springs Panthers and 20 degree weather but came up with a 5 to nothing win. It was a true team effort with goals coming from 5 different Wildcats. Good Luck Ladies!!
Varsity softball defeated Cy Falls 17-2. That puts their record at 1-0 on the season and 1-0 in district.
JV Softball beat Cy Falls 14-0. That brings their record to 1-0 on the year and 1-0 in district.
On October 31, 1950, 21-year-old Earl Lloyd became the first African American to play in an NBA game when he took the court in the season opener for the Washington Capitols, which are now the Sacramento Kings. Lloyd grew up in Jim Crow Virginia and went to West Virginia State, where he was the star of the school's championship basketball team.
Wildcats, if you wish to take a Dual Credit course next school year, registration is open now. Taking Dual Credit courses is a great way to save time and money when thinking about your college plans.
If you are new to Dual Credit, you will need to apply to Lone Star College and receive a Lone Star ID Number. You will need to check with your counselor to see if you have qualifying test scores. The registration form is available online at the Cypress Woods College and Career site, or in the counseling office. Forms are due no later than April 30. See Mrs. England or Ms. Pickett in the counseling office if you need assistance.
SWIMMING/DIVING
February 26, 2021
(Friday)
Boys State Swimming 10am
prelims
Final 5:00pm
The Bill Walker Pool and
Josh David Natatorium
San Antonio Texas
BOYS
BASKETBALL
AREA ROUND TBA
GIRLS
SOCCER
February 23, 2021 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Bridgeland (home) 5:30/7:30
February 26, 2021
(Friday)
Woods vs. Langham Creek
(away) 5:30/7:30
BOYS
SOCCER
February 23, 2021
(Tuesday)
Woods vs. Bridgeland (away)
4:30/5:45/7:30
February 26, 2021 (Friday)
Woods vs. Langham Creek (home) 4:30/5:45/7:30
February 27, 2021
(Saturday)
Woods vs. Langham Creek
(away) 10am Make up
GIRLS GOLF
February 25, 2021
(Thursday)
Bridgeland Invite
Blackhorse GC 8am
BOYS GOLF
February 22, 2021
(Monday)
Cy Falls Tournament 8am
Sterling GC
TENNIS
February 23, 2021
(Tuesday)
JV/FR Tennis Quad. (away)
Klein Cain
SOFTBALL
February 23, 2021
(Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Falls (home) 4:30/6:30
February 25-27, 2021
(Thurs. Fri. Sat.)
Haynie Spirit Classic
Tournament (away)
TRACK
February 25, 2021 (Thursday)
JV/Freshman (away) Langham
Creek 4pm
February 26, 2021
(Friday)
Varsity (away) Jersey
Village TBD
BASEBALL
February 22, 2021
(Monday)
SCRIMMAGE
Woods vs. Cy-Fair 4pm
February 26, 2021 (Friday) JV
Woods vs. Cy-Fair HS (home) 5pm
February 27, 2021 (Saturday)
CFISD Sophomore Baseball Tournament
10a/12p/2p (home)
Varsity Tournament (away) TBA
