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The Wildcat Weekly

Posted Date: 09/24/26 (06:00 PM)


Wildcat Weekly

September 24, 2026

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Bonfire 2026

SISD Auxiliary Job Fair

Looking for your next opportunity? Join us for the SISD Auxiliary Job Fair on September 25, 2026, from 9 am–12 pm at the Splendora ISD Administration Building.

We’re hiring for a variety of roles, including Child Nutrition, Custodial, Maintenance, and Transportation.

23419 FM 2090, Splendora, TX 77372
📅 September 25, 2026 | ⏰ 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
 

Ride & Drive Event

Ever think about driving a bus?
🚍 Join us for our Ride and Drive Event hosted by the Splendora ISD Transportation Department!
📅 Friday, September 25
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 26271 FM 2090, Splendora
It’s all about Safety, Fun, and Education on Wheels! 
We look forward to seeing you there!
 

College Week: September 28–October 2 🎓

Next week is College Week across Splendora ISD! Throughout the week, students will have opportunities to explore their futures and learn more about the many possibilities available after high school.

From college and career pathways to military service and beyond, College Week encourages our Wildcats to dream big, explore their options, and start thinking about what comes next.

Students and staff are encouraged to wear college shirts all week long! Rep your favorite college, alma mater, or a school you hope to attend someday.

No matter where the future leads, every child deserves a conversation about the possibilities ahead.
 

Your Voice Matters: Join the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)

Splendora ISD is inviting families, community members, staff, and local partners to join our School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for the 2026–2027 school year!

SHAC members play an important role in helping our district promote students' health, wellness, and overall well-being. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your ideas, perspectives, and experiences while partnering with our schools to support the health needs of our students and families.

First Meeting: Monday, October 5, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:30 pm
Location: Splendora ISD boardroom, 23419 FM 2090, Splendora

Whether you are a returning SHAC member or are interested in joining for the first time, we would love to have you at the table!
Ready to get involved? Submit the 2026–2027 SHAC Registration Form to sign up and be part of making a difference for the health and wellness of Splendora ISD students and families.
 

A CityWide Christmas Brings Community Together on Christmas Day

Citywide Impact is bringing the community together this Christmas with "A CityWide Christmas," a free celebration on Friday, December 25, from 2–7 pm at the Bull Sallas Park Show Barn, 21675 McCleskey Road in New Caney.

The event is for anyone who needs a Christmas meal, companionship, or a welcoming place to celebrate the holiday. Individuals, couples, and families are all invited to attend. Guests can enjoy Christmas dinner, Santa, family photos, kids' activities, games, crafts, hot cocoa, treats, Christmas movies, care packages, and gifts for children ages 0–18.

Registration opens September 10 and closes December 10. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged to help organizers prepare enough food and supplies. Children should be preregistered to guarantee a Christmas gift; a limited number of gifts will be available for walk-ins while supplies last.

Community members can also help make the celebration possible by donating or volunteering. Visit https://www.citywideimpact.org/event-details/christmas to learn how you can support A CityWide Christmas. The goal is simple: to make sure everyone has a place to experience community, connection, and the joy of Christmas.
 

H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards Nominations

To commemorate 25 years of excellence in education, H-E-B will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and their schools through the 2027 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program. Nominations are now open, and anyone can nominate their favorite teacher, counselor, principal, school district, school board, or early childhood facility and help them win their share of more than $1 million. Nominations are open until September 30, 2026, at HEBLovesTeachers.com/nominate. 
 

Public Notice of Gifted and Talented Referral to Screen

From August 12, 2026, through October 9, 2026, the Gifted & Talented Department is accepting referrals to screen for students who may exhibit gifted characteristics and benefit from current programming options in grades 1 and 3-12. Kindergarten and Grade 2nd are universally screened per state and local policy.
 

This program is designed for students who exhibit any singular or combination of the following abilities or potential to develop capabilities at an extraordinary cognitive level: intellectual, leadership, creativity, artistic, and/or academic achievement. 

Services are provided only if the Gifted and Talented Identification Profile reveals an educational need upon assessment and if the need is determined to not be normally served within the general education classroom and could be served by the Gifted and Talented program initiatives.

If you have any questions about the GT identification and assessment process and could not attend this meeting, please contact the Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Eva Baker, by email at ebaker@splendoraisd.org.
 

Splendora ISD Education Foundation

Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat!
It’s Homecoming week, and the Splendora ISD Education Foundation is inviting alumni to show some love for their graduating class through our Class vs. Class giving challenge. Every gift made in honor of a class counts toward its total and helps us support Splendora students and educators. The Class of 2001 is currently in the lead, but there’s still time for another class to rally! 
You can also support the Foundation at Men (& Women) Who Cook on Saturday, October 24, at The Nathaniel Center in Kingwood. It’s a fun evening of food, community, and support for our schools. Tickets go on sale September 24, and we’re still welcoming chef teams, sponsors, and auction donations.

Other Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events written on a flip calendar
  • September 25, Homecoming Dress-Up Week: Wildcat Spirit
  • September 25, Auxiliary Job Fair, 8 am to 1 pm, Splendora ISD Administration, 23419, FM 2090
  • September 25, Transportation Ride & Drive Event, 9 am, 26271 FM 2090
  • September 25, Homecoming Football Game (vs. Montgomery), 7:00 pm, Wildcat Stadium
  • September 26, Basketball Skills for Kinder through 6th grade, SHS, 23747 FM 2090
  • September 28-October 2, College Week, check campus calendars and newsletters for dress-up days
  • October 5, School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), 12-1:30 pm, 23419 FM 2090
  • October 9, End of 1st 9-Weeks
  • October 12-16, Student Holiday: Fall Break

Athletics Information

LadyCats Basketball Skills Day

Splendora Ladycats Basketball Skills Day is coming up on September 26, 2026, and students in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join the fun!

Participants will have the opportunity to learn, improve their skills, compete, and grow together alongside Splendora basketball.

📅 Date: September 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 am–12:00 pm
📍 Location: Splendora High School
💲 Cost: FREE!
Come ready to learn, have fun, and show off your basketball skills! 🏀🐾

District and Community Flyers

Splendora High School is hosting a special evening dedicated to academic success and college readiness on Monday, September 28, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This event is open to all Splendora Wildcats and features targeted exam preparation tailored by grade level:

Grades 9-11: Focused PSAT preparation to help students build confidence and test-taking strategies.
Grade 12: Targeted ACT preparation to support seniors preparing for upcoming college entry exams.
What's New?
A Parent Session is now available! Parents can attend to learn valuable information about CCMR (College, Career, and Military Readiness) and the various college entry exams that SISD provides for students in grades 9-12.

Seating is limited for this engaging, math-themed exam prep environment. Reserve Your Spot Here
 
Flyer for H-Town Dream Center NXT-GEN Nights Open House for teens ages 13–17. Parents are invited to bring their teens on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 6:00–8:30 pm at H-Town Dream Center Splendora Campus, 26373 East Holly Lane, Splendora, TX 77372. Activities include a sports field, basketball court, fishing pond, fun stations, and opportunities to meet mentors. Registration is required. Attendees can enter to win a PS5 and other raffle prizes. To register, scan the QR code on the flyer or call/text 281-601-6800 for more information. NXT-GEN Nights continue every Tuesday.
 
Promotional flyer for the Splendora Travel Club (Grades 6–12) featuring a parent meeting announcement on September 30, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the SJH Library.The flyer highlights an upcoming "Discover Japan 2028" trip with a large image of a traditional Japanese pagoda and Mount Fuji, alongside smaller preview photos of other travel destinations: Spain, France, New York, and Washington DC. Contact information is provided for Amber Patterson at apatterson@splendoraisd.org.
 
An event flyer for "Heavy Trash Day" hosted by Commissioner Matt Gray for Montgomery County Precinct 4. The event will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at A.V. Bull Sallas Park, located at 21675 McCleskey Rd, New Caney, TX 77357.
 
Flyer for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Houston Metro Go Texan Committee New Caney/Splendora Subcommittee Fall Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9 am–4 pm at A.V. “Bull” Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney, TX. Admission is $8. Activities include live entertainment, a kids zone, food trucks, petting zoo, cake walk, bounce house, vendors, pumpkin decorating contest, chili and junior chili cook-offs, jail break, a Show & Shine car entry, and Mutton Bustin’. Concessions will be available. Tickets and donor options are available through the QR code on the flyer. For questions, contact Lisa Broussard at 281-814-1901 or metrogotexanhwy.59@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
 
Lane's Fall Festival
 
A promotional schedule flyer for the Splendora Sports Association Basketball season titled "Dates To Remember," featuring a red, black, and white sports-themed layout with a table detailing key events from September 1st through March 2027. The flyer outlines critical dates including registration opening on September 1st and closing on October 17th, late registration on October 18th, and mandatory tryouts sorted by age group at SJH from October 19th to 22nd. The regular league activities follow with a draft on October 24th, mandatory coach's meetings, and practices beginning November 2nd, leading into a six-game season running from December 5, 2026, through late January 2027, alongside a Picture Day on January 10th at C6C. The season concludes with playoffs the week of January 25th, championship games on January 30th, and a National Division All-Star Tournament in Orangefield, TX from March 24–27, 2027. The bottom of the flyer displays contact details including the phone number (832) 997-2637, the website www.splendorayouthsportsassociation.org, their Facebook page, and a QR code in the bottom-left corner with a "SCAN TO REGISTER!" call to action.
 

MOCO Food Bank

MOCO Food Bank

The 'Find Food Map' just got an update! It’s now much simpler for families to find local food pantries and information on food distributions. The attached links will take you to a Facebook post with more info regarding the change and to our website below.


 
Review All Upcoming Flyers

Splendora Skate Center

Splendora Skate Center Hoco Night
 
Splendora Skate Center Monster Mash October 30
 
Splendora Skate Center October 31 Halloween Day
 
Party Packages
 
New Wildcat Merch Store