Bowling

The Cy Woods Varsity Mens Bowling Team is still undeafeted after their victory January 9 against Cy Lakes.  They also rolled a district high 246 team game.  Their current record is 6-0.

Sadie Hawkins Dance

Hey Wildcats!  As many of you know, Cy Woods is hosting an epic Sadie Hawkins dance on January 26th from 7-11 pm!  Tickets are on sale ONLY on SchoolCashOnline.com!  There will be no ticket sales at school and there are only 1000 tickets so get your tickets today.  Ticket prices are $11 per person.  Make sure to bring your student ID and enter through the front of the building.

The dance theme is 50s, so dress up with the theme in your poodle skirts and leather jackets.

There will be refreshments, and make sure to bring a few extra dollars for an old-fashioned soda float at the "Soda Shop" happening at the dance!

Guest tickets will be on sale that week during lunches.  Cash only.  Pick up paperwork in the APs office to fill out before the dance.

Girl's Soccer

Your Lady Wildcat Varsity soccer team advanced to the finals in the top bracket of the Katy Shootout this weekend after taking down St. Agnes on Friday and then knocked off one of San Antonio's top ranked teams - Churchill - to bring home the championship Saturday.  This entire team played some beautiful soccer this weekend and look to continue their world domination against Tomball Memorial this Friday in their first official district game.  Come out and support these Wildcats as they look to defend their 2018 District Title.

Boys Soccer

Boys Varsity Soccer made the Wildcat Nation proud this weekend in the Klein Showcase Tournament, sweeping the competition for a 3-0 record.  They defeated Westfield 2-0, Statford 3-2 and Klein Cain 1-0.

The Wildcat Junior Varsity played in the CFISD tournament and turned in some great performances as well, the highlight being a 3-0 win over Galena Park, and a hard fought 1-1 match against a physical MacArthur team.

The boys start district play this Friday night at Tomball Memorial.  The home opener is next Tuesday night against Langham Creek, so please come out and support Wildcat Soccer!

Cy Woods Athletics Week of 1/14/19-1/19/19

SWIM AND DIVE
OFF

GIRLS BASKETBALL
January 15, 2019 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Tomball Memorial (away) 5/6:30

January 18, 2019 (Friday)
Woods vs. Langham Creek (home) 5/6:30

BOYS BASKETBALL
January 15, 2019 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Tomball Memorial (home) 4/5:30/7

January 18, 2019 (Friday)
Woods vs. Langham Creek (away) 4/5:30/7

WRESTLING
January, 16, 2019 (Wednesday)
Tri (away) Seven Lakes 5pm

January 18-19, 2019 (Fri.-Sat.)
Tournament (away) Tiger Classic 5p-9a

GIRLS SOCCER
January 18, 2019 (Friday)
Woods vs. Tomball Memorial (home) 5:30/7:30

BOYS SOCCER
January 18, 2019 (Friday)
Woods vs. Tomball Memorial (away) 4:30/5:45/7:45

GIRLS GOLF
January 14, 2019 (Monday)
Cy Falls Invitational Hearthstone 7am

Scholarship Application

Senior ladies, a reminder that the Cypress Woodlands Junior Forum Scholarship Application is due to Mrs. England on Friday, January 11.  This is a scholarship for senior girls who have volunteered their time to the community while in high school.  It's not too late to pick up an application if you are interested.

Soccer

Your Lady Wildcats varsity soccer team kicked off their 2019 season this weekend by placing first overall in the Humble Classic Tournament.  The Wildcats scored a total of 17 goals in 4 games played.

The Wildcats are back in action today as they take on Cy Fair.  JV starts at 5:30 followed by Varsity at 7:30 at Cy Fair High School.

Softball

Softball tryouts will be January 18th from 3:00 - 7:00 and January 19th from 9:00 - 1:00 for all girls interested in playing softball.  You must pick up a packet from the trainers and have a physical and all paperwork turned in before tryouts.  There is a sign-up sheet on the door of room 3006.  If you have any questions, see Coach Bond or Coach Wilson.

Cy Woods Athletics Week of 1/7/2019-1/12/2019

SWIM AND DIVE
January 11, 2019 (Friday)
Diving Tomball Invite 4/5

January 12, 2019 (Saturday)
Swimming Tomball Invite 7/9

GIRLS BASKETBALL
January 11, 2019 (Friday)
Woods vs. Bryan (home) 5/6:30

BOYS BASKETBALL
January 11, 2019 (Friday)
Woods vs. Bryan (away) 4/5:30/7

WRESTLING
January, 10, 2019 (Thursday)
Tri (away) 5pm (home) 5pm

January 11, 2019 (Friday)
Chicken Wing Duals (away) 5pm

January 12, 2019 (away)
Chicken Wing Tournament (away) 9am

GIRLS SOCCER
January 8, 2019 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Fair (away) 5:30/7:30

January 10-12, 2019 (Thurs. - Sat.)
Katy ISD I-10 Shootout (away)

BOYS SOCCER
January 10-12, 2019 (Thurs. – Sat.)
Klein Showcase Tournament Varsity (away)

January 11, 2019 (Thursday)
Sophomore Woods vs. Cy Falls (away) 6pm

January 11-12, 2019 (Fri. - Sat.)
CFISD JV Tournament (away)

Swim & Dive Announcement

A Sophmore swimmer has returned from the Fina World Championships in China.  The student set the 400 IM national record for Lebanon destroying the previous record by 7 seconds.  The student will continue to prepare for Olympic Trials over the next year and a half.  Great job!!  Your team and Coaches are proud of you!

Swim and Dive

The Cy Woods Swim and Dive Team competed in the 18-6A JV swim and dive district championships last Friday.  After a disqualification in the women's 200 medley, both teams rallied to bring home 1st place overall.  The boys and girls were crowned district champs for the third season in a row.  This is a first for the program as the boys and girls have won three straight.  Up next will be Varsity in January. 

Great job swimmers and divers.  Your Coaches are proud of you.

Cy Woods Athletics Week of 12/17/18-12/22/18

SWIM AND DIVE
OFF

GIRLS BASKETBALL
December 18, 2018 (Tuesday)
Woods vs Cy Lakes (home) 5/6:30

December 21, 2018 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Park (away) 12/3:00

BOYS BASKETBALL
December 18, 2018 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Lakes (away) 4/5:30/7

December 21, 2018 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Park (home) 4/5:30/7

WRESTLING
December 19, 2018 (Wednesday)
Tri (away) Katy Taylor HS 5pm

Deck the Halls

Thanks to every organization that participated in Deck the Halls.  After some deliberate judging we have a winner.  Congratulations to Project Linus!  Your tree really impressed the judges with its personal touch!  Stuco will contact you after winter break with your prize and Congratulations again!

Swim & Dive Announcement

The Cy Woods Swim and Dive team is pleased to announce that last night a Sophmore swimmer swam in the 200 Fly at the World Championships in China.  He broke the Lebanon record by over a second.  The Fina World Swim Championships will wrap up Saturday in China.  The student hopes to make the Olympic team from their home country of Lebanon.

Scholarship Info

Class of 2019, the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation Scholarship portal is now open.  CFEF anticipates awarding approximately $540,000.00 in scholarships that will go only to CFISD students.  Applications are due February 7 and supporting documents must be given to Mrs. England by February 13.  Visit www.thecfef.org to find the online application.

Remember the last day to request a transcript this semester is December 14.

Candy Cane Grams

Candy Cane grams on sale now at all lunches for $1.00 each.  Come get your before cuffing season ends.  Make sure to know the 2nd period teacher of your candy cane gram recipient.

Baseball Tryouts

Baseball try-outs will be held January 25-26 at Cy Woods Baseball Field.

You must pick up a try-out form from Coach Pridgeon in Room 2411

Forms must be completed and turned in by January 24 if you want to participate.

Athletics Week of 12/10/2018-12/15/2018

SWIM AND DIVE
December 13, 2018 (Thursday)
JV Diving
Cy Fair Natatorium 3/5

December 14, 2018 (Friday)
JV Swimming
Cy Fair Natatorium 7a/9a

GIRLS BASKETBALL
December 11, 2018 (Tuesday)
Woods vs Langham Creek (away) 5/6:30

December 14, 2018 (Friday)
Woods vs. Bridgeland (home) 5/6:30

BOYS BASKETBALL
December 11, 2018 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Langham Creek (home) 4/5:30/7

December 14, 2018 (Friday)
Woods vs. Bridgeland (away) 4/5:30/7

WRESTLING
December 13, 2018 (Wednesday)
Tri (home) 5pm

December 15, 2018 (Saturday)
Houston Duel Championship (home)

GIRLS GOLF
December 10, 2018 (Monday)
Reindeer Shootout
Cypress Lakes GC 8:30am

Toys for Tardy Vouchers

Step and Cheer have teamed up to help a national champion collect 2,000 toys to give to kids with cancer.  Drop off your NEW, UNWRAPPED GIFT to the box by the AP office starting on December 5th.  When you make your donation we will give you a Tardy Voucher!  The collection will end on December 20th!

Transcripts

Listen up for an important announcement regarding transcripts: the last day to request a transcript this semester will be Friday, December 14.  If you need a transcript to be sent to a college to meet a January 1 deadline, you must request that transcript before December 14.  The Registrar will not be sending transcripts over the break.

Seniors

Attention seniors, did you move more than 50 miles and change schools any time between 9th and 12th grade?  If so, you may qualify for a $2,500 scholarship.  See Mrs. England in the College and Career Office and ask about the Houston Relocation Scholarship.  Remember, this and many other scholarships are available for you to work on over the holiday break.

Drawing

Attention Wildcats!

At the end of each grading period, you will now have a chance to enter a drawing for a prize using your tardy vouchers!  If you have not used your vouchers, you will be able to present them at lunches on December 12-14 and receive a ticket to enter the drawing.  We ARE NOT taking your tardy vouchers from you to enter the drawing!  There will be multiple winners from each lunch.  Good luck and thanks for getting to class on time!

Choir Concert

Kickoff this Holiday season with the Cypress Woods Choir Winter Concert tomorrow, December 4th at 7 pm at the Berry Center.  Admission is free, so come support your fellow Wildcat singers and get into the Holiday spirit!

Sadie Hawkins Dance

Hey Wildcats!

Exciting news - Cy Woods is hosting a Sadie Hawkins dance here at Woods on January 26th.  Girls make sure to secure a date.

Athletic Events Week of 12/3/18-12/8/18

SWIM AND DIVE
December 4-5, 2018 (Tues.-Wed.)
Diving
Cy Fair Natatorium 4/5

December 6, 2018 (Thursday)
Swimming Senior Night
Cy Falls 5/6

December 7, 2018 (Diving)
Emmons Natatorium 4/5

December 8, 2018 (Saturday)
Swimming
Emmons Natatorium 7/9

GIRLS BASKETBALL
December 4, 2018 (Tuesday)
Woods vs Tomball Memorial (home) 5/6:30

December 7, 2018 (Friday)
Woods vs. Bryan (away) 5/6:30

BOYS BASKETBALL
December 4, 2018 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. T. Memorial (away) 4/5:30/7

December 6-8, 2018 (Thurs.-Sat.)
Cy Hoops Invitational (away)

WRESTLING
December 5, 2018 (Wednesday)
Tri (home) 5pm

December 7-8, 2018 (Fri.-Sat)
CFISD Duals Tournament (away)

Girls Golf

Anyone interested in trying out for Girls Golf, Dec. 3rd needs to see Coach Ahlfinger in room 1105.  There will be a sign up page on the door! You will need a current physical and your CFISD athletic paperwork completed!

Holidays at the Woods

The Holidays are here and your Cy Woods Stu Co is embracing the season in all sorts of ways this year.

1)  Our Famous DOOR DECORATING contest begins today!  This year's theme is Christmas Around the World so get your door into the holiday spirit in time for judging on December 14.

2)  Clubs, teams and sports, there are still a few trees left for DECK THE HALLS.  Organizations are invited to reserve one of our trees and get it yuletide ready.  Fabulous prizes are up for grabs for this year's best tree.  Look for those to start appearing soon in the Red Wing.

3)  Today also begins our HOLIDAY COMFORT DRIVE.  This week, we're collecting NEW socks and gently used or NEW blankets to be donated to the Star of Hope Mission in Houston.  Items can be dropped off in rooms 2209 or 2216 - or if you email the Selfs, a Stu Co member can pick them up for you.

Boys Golf

If you are interested in trying out for the boys golf team, you need to contact Coach Neill by December 5th about tryout information.  You will need to have the athletic physical and packet on file with the athletic trainers in order to tryout.  Tryouts will be held on December 11th and 12th at Cypress Lakes golf course.

College Visits

Juniors and Seniors,

The last day to take a college day this semester is Friday, December 7.  If you plan to use a college day this semester, you must visit a college by this date.  Make sure to take the College Visitation Request Form with you and have it signed while you are at the college in order for your absence to be excused.  Forms are available in the attendance office or on the Cypress Woods College and Career Website.

Cypress Woods Theatre Company

We want to give a 212 shoutout to the Cypress Woods Theatre Company that competed at the Texas Thespian Festival before the Thanksgiving Break.  Two students received perfect scores in Costume Design and their work was presented as part of the Mainstage for Texas Thespian Festival and advanced to Nationals.  We also had students advance to Nationals in Costume Construction, Duet Acting, Group Acting, Duet Musical and Group Musical.

Congratulations to all students that advanced to Nationals that will be held at the University of Nebraska in June.  Way to go CWTC!

Swim and Dive

The Cy Woods Swim and Dive team competed in the Texas Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association meet.  This meet featured the best in the region and state.  Both teams finished in the top 12 in the 50 team meet.  Two school records were broken.  The 200 IM record which stood for 9 years and the 100 back, which had stood for 3 years.

Next up will be Memorial this Thursday.

Crimson Cadettes

If you are trying out for Crimson Cadettes tonight is the parent meeting at 6 pm in the commons.  All Crimson Cadette tryout paperwork is due this Wednesday.  See Mrs. Gregory if you have any questions.

Athletics Schedule Week of 11/26/18-12/1/18

SWIM AND DIVE
November 29, 2018 (Thursday)
Swimming
Spring Branch Natatorium 4/6

November 30, 2018 (Friday)
Diving
Tomball Aquatic Center 4/5

December 1, 2018 (Saturday)
Swimming
Tomball Aquatic Center 7a/9a

GIRLS BASKETBALL
November 27, 2018 (Tuesday) Woods vs. Mayde Creek (home) 4/5:30/7
Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 2018 (Thurs.-Sat.)
Varsity Tournament (away)

BOYS BASKETBALL
November 27, 2018 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cinco Ranch (away) 4/5:30/7

November 29 –Dec. 1, 2018 (Thurs.-Sat.)
Varsity - Katy Tournament TBA (away)
Fresh – CFISD 9A Tournament TBA (away)

WRESTLING
Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, 2018 (Fri.-Sat.)
Rumble at the Rock (away) TBA

Bowling

The Cy Woods Varsity Mens' Bowling team fought hard last night.  They were trailing halfway through the match, but made an epic comeback to defeat the Cy Ranch Mustangs.  Their record is currently 2-0.

Clear Back Packs

If you purchased a clear backpack online through schoolcash, you may now pick it up at the attendance window during lunches.  You must show your ID for pick-up.

Stephen F. Austin

Today at all lunches our admissions representative from Stephen F. Austin State University will be here.  Seniors, if you have applied to SFA, you can speak with the rep to check on the status of your application or submit any missing items.  All other grades, many former Wildcats attend Stephen F. Austin, so be sure to check them out today.

Friday 11/16/18

Wildcats!  This Friday is NEON day.  Make sure to dress up and show your support for our football team's first playoff game.

Crimson Cadette Try-outs

If you are interested in trying out for the Crimson Cadettes dance team for next year, tryout packets are now available in the dance room, Rm 1990.

All that are interested in trying out for Crimson Cadettes will need to get a packet and read thru it as it has lots of important information along with directions and due dates.

Tryouts will take place in December.

If you have any questions about Crimson Cadette tryouts see Mrs. Gregory.

College Visits

Breaking news from the College and Career Office:  On Tuesday we will have 11 colleges visiting at lunch.  The participating colleges are:

University of Missouri
University of Arkansas
University of Alabama - Birmingham
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Ole Miss
University of Louisiana - Monroe
University of Houston - Victoria
West Virginia University
University of Texas - San Antonio
University of Denver
Auburn University

Seniors who have applied to any of these schools - this is a good time to submit missing paperwork or check on your application status.  All other Wildcats, this is a great chance to talk with colleges before the semester ends.  This will take place on Tuesday, November 13th.

Cy Woods FFA

Cypress Woods FFA competed at the Northwest District Leadership and Development Contest yesterday at the Berry Center.

1st place Senior Creed Speaking
4th place Greenhand Creed Speaking
10th individual Greenhand Quiz
7th individual Greenhand Quiz
4th place Greenhand Quiz
12th place Senior Quiz
5th place Radio Broadcasting
3rd place Senior Skills
6th place Job Interview

Advancing to Area are Senior Creed and Senior Skills.

A big 212 shout out to these awesome wildcats and their commitment to CWFFA!!  We are so so so very proud!

Cadette Teacher of the Month

For the month of November, the Cadettes have voted Mrs. Puckett as Cadette Teacher of the Month.  The Cadettes would like to thank Mrs. Puckett for all her hard work she puts in and for making school so much fun!

Stephen F. Austin

Stephen F. Austin University's lunch visit is rescheduled for Wednesday, November 14.

Junior Class Spirit Night

Attention, all juniors!  This announcement is for you!  We are having another spirit night @ Mod Pizza closest to Woods (25680 Northwest Fwy suite a, Cypress, TX 77429) all day tomorrow!  Make sure you bring your friends!  Everyone and every grade is invited to come, because who doesn't want Mod pizza?  Come support class of 2020 @ Mod Pizza and make sure to say that you're from Cy Woods so that we can raise money for our Class Prom!

Athletic Events the week of Nov. 5-Nov 10, 2018

FOOTBALL
November 8, 2018 (Thursday)
Varsity
Senior Night
Woods vs. Bryan (home) KP 7:00pm

November 7, 2018 (Wednesday)
Freshman/JV
JV– (away) 5/7
Freshman (home) 4:30/6:30

SWIM AND DIVE
November 8, 2018 (Thursday)
Diving
Cy Fair Natatorium 5/6

November 9, 2018 (Friday)
Diving Non-TISCA
Cy Fair Natatorium 4/5

November 10, 2018 (Saturday)
Swimming Non- TISCA
CY Fair Natatorium 7a/9a

GIRLS BASKETBALL
November 6, 2018 (Tuesday) Woods vs. Atascocita (away) 4/5:30/7

November 8-10, 2018 (Thurs.-Sat.)
Varsity (away) Baytown Tournament
Freshman (away) Clear Lake Tournament

BOYS BASKETBALL
November 7, 2018 (Wednesday)
Scrimmage (away)
Woods vs. Davis 4pm

November 9, 2018 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Fair (home) 4/5:30/7

Soccer Tryouts

Soccer season is just around the corner and it's time to start thinking about tryouts.

Tuesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 8 Coach Carmichael will host information sessions for anyone thinking of trying out.

If you're interested in being a part of this team, you must attend one of these two meetings or come to see Coach Carmichael before November 6.

Meetings will be help after school from 2:50-3:10 in room 2114.

See you there!

Lone Star College

Seniors, are you considering attending Lone Star College next year to take your basics?  Would you like to know about the amazing programs Lone Star has such as Nursing and Medical Sonography?  A representative from Lone Star college will be in the library on Tuesday.  Sign up through your English teacher or in the counseling office.

Penn State

Penn State University will be at all lunches on Tuesday.  Penn State, known as a "Public Ivy", is a public university with two law schools and a medical school.  Our Penn State Representative LOVES to visit Cy Woods, so be sure to stop by the table and see what Penn State is all about.

Stephen F. Austin

Stephen F. Austin State University will be at all lunches on Monday.  Many of our Wildcats have attended SFA.  Popular majors are Education, Nursing and Finance.  SFA's Forestry Program has the highest enrollment in the state with a 70 acre on-campus research forest.  SFA has an Army ROTC program, and hundreds of scholarships available.  Be sure to check them out!

White Out

Happy Halloween from your CWHS Cheerleaders!  Next week is our White Out pep rally and the shirts are almost sold out!  Stop by the spirit store during lunch.

College and Career

Seniors, the November scholarship bulletin has posted to the college and career site.  As you are finishing up your college applications, you can turn your attention to searching for scholarships.  For underclassman, there are several new scholarships that are open to all students, so it's not too soon to start the scholarship search.

Wildcats, next week we will have college lunch visits from Stephen F. Austin State University and Penn State.  Details to follow.

Athletic Events the week of Oct. 29-Nov 3, 2018

FOOTBALL
OPEN WEEK

CROSS COUNTRY
November 3, 2018 (Saturday)
State Championship
Old Settlers Park
Round Rock TX TBA

SWIM AND DIVE
November 1, 2018 (Thursday)
College Park
Conroe Natatorium 5:30/6

GIRLS BASKETBALL
October 30, 2018 (Tuesday)
Scrimmage (away)
Woods vs. Alief TBA

BOYS BASKETBALL
November 3, 2018 (Saturday)
Scrimmage (away)
Kingwood Park 9a

College Information

Seniors, here are the latest college numbers: 301 seniors have submitted applications through Apply Texas and 164 seniors have started to work on the FAFSA.  After we beat Ranch on Saturday, consider spending some time on Sunday working on those applications.  See Mrs. England, your College and Career Specialist if you have any questions about applying to college or applying for financial aid.

Red Ribbon Week

Did you know: 90% of Americans with a substance abuse problem started smoking, drinking or using other drugs before age 18.

Red Ribbon Week

Did you know: Teen tobacco, alcohol and marijuana users are at least twice as likely as nonusers to have poor grades.  Even more alarming: Teen marijuana users are about twice as likely as non-users to drop out of high school.

Thank you for ALIENating drugs today in your space clothes.  Join us tomorrow as we dress like a favorite character from your childhood because we were born to be drug free!

Comedy Sports Tonight (10/24/18)

Good morning wildcats!  Do you need a break from the stressful life of school and homework?  Well you're in luck, because the Cypress Woods Theatre company is having our first Comedy Sportz match of the year!  For just $5 you can come and enjoy a night full of competition, improv and lots of laughter.  Tonight, October 24 at 7 pm in the Cy Woods auditorium.

Junior Spirit Night

Juniors:  We are having another spirit night at Panera on Friday, October 26 from 4-8 pm.  There will be a flyer to show Panera that will be sent out on the Class of 2020 Remind101.  Make sure to show your 212 spirit and eat at Panera.

Java Cafe

Hey Wildcats, Java Cafe is back this Thursday, October 25 starting at 6:45 am.  Mrs. Hunt and her students have put a new twist on the menu including chicken and waffles featuring whataburger honey butter, Philly cheese steak puffs, Pizza twists and New and improved sausage kolaches.  We also added 2 new smoothie recipes: Berry Blast and Mango Splash.  Our culinary classes have been working very hard this last week to prepare for this event and make it all possible and we hope you all come down and check out all of our new products this Thursday.

Career Options Fair

Attention all Wildcats, are you wondering about alternatives to attending a university after high school?  Consider attending tomorrow night's Career Options Fair at the Barry Center.  There will be representatives from the workforce such as Cypress Dental Assisting School, HCC Barber School, Vet Tech programs, all branches of the military, Houston Police Department and welding schools.  Keep your options open after high school and check out what the career fair can offer you.

Red Ribbon Week

Did you know: Teens who smoke cigarettes before age 15 are significantly more likely to also drink alcohol, smoke marijuana and abuse prescription drugs than those who wait until after age 21.  Research shows that teens can show symptoms of nicotine dependence after just one or two instances of smoking.

Thank you for Teaming up against drugs and dressing like a twin today.  Tomorrow join us as we dress in space, SciFi attire and ALIENate drugs!

Student Council Spirit Night

Hey guys, don't forget to come out tomorrow night to PDQ to support Student Council.  Just mention Cy Woods Stuco when ordering and all proceeds will go towards the backpack drive!

Remember - TOMORROW, PDQ, Eat Chicken, WIN!
and Be One of the Cool Kids

ASPIRE Testing

On Tuesday, October 30, 10th grade students and 9th grade College Academy students will be participating in ASPIRE testing during periods 1-7.  The bell schedule had been changed for students who are not testing.  For details, visit the Cy Woods website.

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country.  This year Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated October 22-26 - this week.

The Story Behind the Symbol

Enrique "Kiki" Camarena grew up in a dirt-floored house with hopes and dreams of making a difference.

Camarena worked his way through college, served in the Marines and became a police officer.  When he decided to join the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, his mother tried to talk him out of it.  "I can't NOT do this," he told her.  "I'm only one person, but I want to make a difference."

The DEA sent Camarena to work undercover in Mexico investigating a major drug cartel believed to include officers in the Mexican army, police and government.  On Feb. 7, 1985, the 37 year old Camarena left his office to meet his wife for lunch.  Five men appeared at the agent's side and shoved him in a car.  One month later, Camarena's body was found in a shallow grave.  He had been tortured to death.

Within weeks of his death in March of 1985, Camarena's Congressman, Duncan Hunter, and high school friend Henry Lozano, launched Camarena Clubs in Imperial Valley, California, Camarena's home.  Hundreds of club members pledged to lead drug-free lives to honor the sacrifices made by Camarena and others on behalf of all Americans.  These coalitions began to wear red badges of satin, red ribbons, as a symbol of Camarena's memory.  The Red Ribbon Week campaign emerged from the efforts of these clubs and coalitions.

Today, Red Ribbon Week is nationally recognized and celebrated, helping to preserve Special Agent Camarena's memory and further the cause for which he gave his life.  The Red Ribbon Campaign also became a symbol of support for the DEA's efforts to reduce demand for drugs through prevention and education programs.  By joining us in our dress up days during this week, Cy Woods Wildcats demonstrate their ardent opposition to drugs.  They pay homage not only to Special Agent Camarena, but to all the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in support of our nation's struggle against drug trafficking and abuse.

Thank you for wearing Tie Dye today.  Tomorrow join us as we dress like a twin to help Team Up Against Drugs.

Athletic Events the week of Oct. 22 - 27

VOLLEYBALL
October 23, 2018, (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Bryan (away) 5:15/6:15

FOOTBALL
October 27, 2018 (Saturday)
MIDDLE SCHOOL APPRECIATION DAY
Varsity
Woods vs. Cy Ranch (away)
CF FCU 1:00pm

Sub varsity
October 25, 2018 (Thursday)
JV Gold (home) Woods vs. Klein 4:30
JV Red (home) Woods vs. Cy Ranch 6:30

Freshman
Woods vs. Cy Ranch (away) 4:30/6:30

CROSS COUNTRY
October 22, 2018 (Monday)
Region II Championships
Jesse Owens Memorial Complex
Dallas TX

SWIM AND DIVE
October 25 2018 (Thursday)
Cy Fair Natatorium 5/6

October 26, 2018 (Friday)
Tomball Invite
Tomball Aquatic Center 4/5

October 27, 2018 (Saturday)
Swimming
Tomball Invite
Tomball Aquatic Center 7/10a

GIRLS BASKETBALL
October 27, 2018 (Saturday) Scrimmage (away)
Woods vs. Katy Tompkins TBA

Swim & Dive

The Cy Woods swim & dive team took on Klein Collins and Fort Bend Dulles last night.  The team defeated both Klein Collins and Dulles.  They will take on Cy Falls and Bridgeland next week.

Swim & Dive

The Cy Woods swim and dive team took on Bridgeland and Katy Seven Lakes.  The girls defeated Bridgeland and Seven Lakes.  The boys defeated Bridgeland as well but came up short against Seven Lakes.  Great job swim & dive, your Coaches are proud of you!!

Tennis

After 3 days, 3 rain delays, 2 rainouts, 2 trips to Bryan, 1 trip to Brenham and 19 matches, Varisty tennis lost to Round Rock by 1 match in Bi District Playoffs.  It was a crazy season but they had a great one!  Way to go tennis on your amazing accomplishments this season!  We are all so proud of you all and your hard work this season!!

Red Ribbon Week

Wildcat Students and Staff,

Next week we begin our district-wide recognition of Red Ribbon Week.  Join us in our pledge to be drug and alcohol free.  Monday we are going to Tie Up Drugs; wear tie dye.

Tuesday: Team up Against Drugs - Twin Day
Wednesday: ALIENate Drugs - Space Day: wear Sci-Fi, Star Wars, Star Trek, etc
Thursday: Born to be Drug Free - Favorite Character from Childhood
Friday: Lasso Out Drugs ("Wrangle the Mustangs") - Country Day/Western

College Visit

Jefferson University will visit Cypress Woods on Tuesday.  Jefferson is a small college in Philadelphia.  Popular majors at Jefferson are Fashion Merchandising, Architecture, Pre-Med Studies, Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.  Students can earn scholarships from $4,500 to $20,000 a year based on your GPA and test scores.  If you are looking for a small, out-of-state school that's in a big city, Jefferson could be the school for you.

Volleyball

Your Wildcat volleyball girls brought down Cy Ranch on senior night putting them in the hunt for a playoff journey!  The last district match will be in Bryan next Tuesday!  We are so proud of you girls, keep the success going!! 212

University of Alabama

A representative from the University of Alabama will be at all lunches today.  University of Alabama has around 33,000 students and over half of them are from out-of-state!  Wildcats be sure to stop by and learn about the great things happening in Alabama.  Roll Tide!!

Class Office

Attention, Freshman running for class office this week!

You MUST go to room 2216 to verify your name AND the office you are running for on the ballot.

Voting will be conducted at all lunches beginning on Wednesday and finishing on Thursday.  We will not vote on Friday unless there is need for a runoff election.

Good luck to all of the candidates!

Boys Basketball

Attention all boys interested in playing basketball.

Boys' basketball tryouts will be held on Saturday, October 27th from 10:30-12:30 in the Performance gym.  Anyone interested in trying out must have all required athletic paperwork turned into the athletic trainer's office by Friday, October 26th. NO EXCEPTIONS

You will not be allowed to tryout if this is not complete.  This will be the only tryout date so don't miss it!  If you have any questions please see Coach Draudt.

Friday Spirit Day

This Friday is Pink Out day.

College Visits

Wildcats, this weeks' college visitors will be Pepperdine University and University of Alabama.  Pepperdine University is located in beautiful Malibu, California and offers majors such as Sports Medicine, Biology and Psychology.  A representative from Pepperdine will be on campus during B and C lunches on Tuesday.  

The University of Alabama will be at all lunches on Wednesday.  Alabama has about 33,000 students, and over half of them are from outside the state of Alabama!   At Alabama you can customize your major to suit your interests.

Be sure to check out these opportunities this week.

Athletic Events the week of Oct. 15-20

VOLLEYBALL
October 16, 2018, (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Ranch (home) 5:15/6:15
Senior Night

FOOTBALL
October 19, 2018 (Friday)
Varsity
Woods vs. Cy Springs (home)
PINK OUT GAME
CF FCU Stadium 7:00pm

Sub varsity
October 18, 2018 (Thursday)
JV (away) 4:30/6:30
Freshman (home) 4:30/6:30

CROSS COUNTRY
2018 UIL REGION II & REGION III (1A) CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Hosted by The University of Texas at Arlington

Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 - Lynn Creek Park - Grand Prairie, Texas

TENNIS
October 15, 2018 (Monday)
Bi District Playoffs
Rayburn Intermediate School
Bryan TX 1:30pm

SWIM AND DIVE
October 16, 2018 (Tuesday)
Gold Swim
Cy Ranch HS 5/6

October 19, 2018 (Thursday)
Red Swim
Klein Collins HS 4/5

Tennis

Varsity tennis CRUSHED it Wednesday night with a complete shut out over Bryan!  This was the last match of district play to secure their SECOND place spot in district!  They are headed on to play Round Rock on Monday, October 15, at 1:30 pm at Rayburn Intermediate School in Bryan, TX.  They have had a GREAT season so far...wish them luck as they head on to bi-district playoffs!  212 Wildcats.

Cypress Woodlands Junior Forum Scholarship

Senior women: the applications have arrived for the Cypress Woodlands Junior Forum $1,000 Service Scholarship.  This award is for senior ladies who have served their community while in high school.  If you are interested, stop by Mrs. England's office located inside the counseling suite.

Choir Concert

Tuesday, October 16th is the first choir concert of the year.  We have a location change because the choirs and audience can no longer fit in our own school auditorium.  The concert will be hosted by Community of Faith Church on Becker Road at 7:00 pm.  Please join us for this free concert as we honor the memory of Mrs. Marsha Robinson, the founding director of Cypress Woods Choir.  The concert will also feature solos from Kendyl Orsak, Kathryn Huffman and a guest appearance by trumpet player, Sam Belcher.

The Choir can't wait to see you there!

Junior Class Spirit Night

Hey Juniors!  PDQ is hosting a spirit night for the Junior class today, October 12th!  A percentage of all proceeds will go towards fundraising for your Senior Prom!  Make sure to bring all your friends and family to PDQ tonight!  Be a winner and get a chicken dinner!  Go Class of 2020!!!

The Amazing Race

The Amazing Race wants you!  Stop by the Library to sign up for our annual reading challenge.

2nd Annual Poetry Out Loud Competition

Calling for participants for the Cy Woods 2nd Annual Poetry Out Loud Competition.  See Mrs. English in Rm 2910 or Mrs. Schexnaider in the Library for entry forms.

Water Polo

The Cy Woods Water Polo team will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 9 at 6:30 pm in the Commons.  Anyone interested in joining should attend this meeting.  See Coach Pease or Coach Marucci for more information.

PSAT Testing

Due to PSAT testing, the bell schedule on Wednesday, October 10th has been changed.  Lunch times and early release times have been adjusted.  Visit the Cy Woods website to view the bell schedule.

Homecoming Pictures

If you were at Homecoming Saturday night and took pictures at the awesome photo bus - the pictures are available.  Check the CDub Stuco twitter page for the link.

HOCO Spirit Stick

The Twitter results are in and let's all give a big Congratulations to the Senior class, who got over double the votes.  The class of 2019 has won the HOCO week spirit stick.

Theater

Broadway in Concert

Good morning Wildcats!  Have you ever really wanted to see a Broadway show but couldn't make it to New York City to see it?  Well now the Cypress Woods Theatre Company is giving you the chance to experience the music from not just 1, but from 4 Broadway Musicals!  At Broadway in Concert you'll get to dance and sing to the music from Smokey Joe's Cafe, Les Miserables, Footloose and The Great Comet of 1812!!  Friday October 12 at 7 pm, Saturday October 13 at 2 pm and 7 pm and Monday October 15 at 7 pm for just $10 you can get the Broadway experience in a concert style performance!  Tickets are available at cwtc.weebly.com!


The Seagull

Hey Wildcats!  The Cypress Woods Theatre Company is putting on the Seagull by Anton Checkov!  Get ready for a Grand Russian tragicomedy filled with love, drama and the promise of success on Friday October 19 at 7 pm, Saturday October 20 at 2 pm and 7 pm and Monday October 22 at 7 pm!  Be sure to remember that it is a play for mature audiences!  Tickets are $10 and available at cwtc.weebly.com!

Athletic Events the Week of Oct. 9-13

VOLLEYBALL
October 9, 2018, (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Park (home) 5:15/6:15

October 12, 2018 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Springs (away) 5:15/6:15

FOOTBALL
October 11, 2018 (Thursday)
Varsity
Woods vs. Cy Park (away)
KP Stadium 6:30pm

Sub varsity
October 10, 2018 (Wednesday)
JV Gold (home) Woods vs. Westfield 4:30
JV Red (home) Woods vs. Cy Park 6:30
Freshman (away) 4:30/6:30

CROSS COUNTRY
October 12, 2018 (Friday)
District 14-6A Championships
Spring Creek Park, Tomball 9am

TENNIS
October 10, 2018 (Wednesday)
Woods vs. Bryan
Varsity (home)
JV (away)
Weather make up day

Swim and Dive
October 11, 2018 (Thursday)
Pentathlon
Cy Fair Natatorium 5/6

October 13, 2018 (Saturday)
Pentathlon
Cy Fair Natatorium 7a/9a

College Visit

Today Fort Lewis College will be at A lunch.  Fort Lewis is located in the beauty of Durango, Colorado.  If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you can major in Adventure Education, and Fort Lewis offers tuition waivers for Native American students.

All Wildcats should attend College Night next week at the Berry Center.  College Night is held on October 9 and 10 from 5-8 PM, and students in all grades are welcome along with their families.  Over 200 colleges will be attending College Night, and this is a great opportunity to visit with schools from outside Texas.

Homecoming Week

Today is '80s rapper/singer day.

Tomorrow is PJ day.

Friday is Mum/Spirit day.

Homecoming Spirit Stick

Starting today, two tweets on the Stuco twitter will be sent out.  It's a full blown competition between the classes for the HOCO week spirit stick.  Go out and retweet or like the message that mentions your graduating class!  It's Freshman vs. Juniors and Sophomores vs. Seniors to begin.  May the best classes win!

PSAT Bell Schedule

Due to PSAT testing, the bell schedule on Wednesday, October 10th has been changed.  Lunch times and early release times have been adjusted.  Visit the Cy Woods website to view the bell schedule.

College Visits

Wildcats, we have more colleges visiting all lunches today.  The University of Arkansas offers a great tuition award based on your GPA and test scores that will bring down the cost of tuition to in-state prices.  The most popular majors at Arkansas are business, nursing and engineering.

Southwestern University is located in Texas's Hill Country in Georgetown, Texas.  It is a smaller school with a rich history.  Fun fact: the first recorded homecoming in US history was at Southwestern in 1909!  Popular majors at Southwestern are biology, communications, political science and psychology.

Stop by and see what these Universities can offer you!

Class Rings

Attention Juniors and Seniors,

Extra class ring order days have been scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, October 3rd and 4th, during lunches in the cafeteria.  Extra ring packets are available in the AP office.  Remember to order your ring on these dates with only $50 on October 3rd and 4th.

Homecoming Week

Homecoming Week is Here!!

Tomorrow is Jersey Day here at the Woods!

Go Gold Week

Wildcats and Wildcat staff,

Thank you for all of your support during Go Gold week! We raised $2,300.00 for childhood Cancer! Way to go!!

College Visits

Today, a representative from Temple University will visit A lunch.  Temple University has over 29,000 students, is located in Philadelphia, and offers scholarships ranging from three thousand dollars to full tuition.

We will also host McNeese State University today during all lunches.  McNeese is located less than 3 hours away from Houston in Lake Charles, LA and its most popular majors are Agriculture, Nursing and Engineering.

Stop by and check them out!

Athletic Events for the Week of October 1-6, 2018

VOLLEYBALL
October 2, 2018, (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Bridgeland (home) 5:15/6:15

October 5, 2018 (Friday)
Woods vs. Cy Lakes (away) 4/4:30/5:30

FOOTBALL
October 5, 2018 (Friday)
Homecoming
Varsity
Woods vs. Cy Lakes (home)
KP Stadium 7:00pm

Sub varsity
October 4, 2018 (Thursday)
JV Gold (@Creek) Woods vs. Cy Creek 4:30
JV Red (@Lakes) Woods vs. Cy Lakes 6:30
Freshman (home) 4:30/6:30

CROSS COUNTRY
October 4, 2018 (Thursday)
HBU Invitational (away)
HBU

TENNIS
October 2, 2018 (Tuesday)
Woods vs. Cy Ranch
Varsity (away)
JV (home)

Houston Chronicle

Wildcats,

The Houston Chronicle is doing a huge piece about our Go Gold Week!  They will be taking photos at our pep rally.

College Visits Today

Today we have TWO late-breaking lunch visits!!

University of Louisiana - Monroe AND Louisiana Tech University will be at all lunches today.  Stop by and welcome these colleges to the best high school in Texas!  If you are thinking about heading to Louisiana after high school, these are two great universities to learn about today.

College Visits

Wildcats, next week we will have 6 colleges visiting throughout the week.

Monday: Temple University and McNeese State University
Tuesday: University of Arkansas and Southwestern University
Thursday: Fort Lewis College
Friday: University of North Texas

Please make sure to say hi to these admissions counselors and take a look at their information.  You may just find your college fit next week at The Woods!