Ram Nation News – February 25, 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable adults-only night out at DJ Bingo: Soundtrack Edition on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 7–11 PM at the Northside Columbus Club.

Your ticket includes dinner provided by Local Table and one bingo card per person, per round. Additional bingo cards will be available for purchase. Guests can BYOL (Bring Your Own Liquor), and beer, wine, and set-ups will be sold on-site. Don’t miss the silent auction with exciting items up for bid! We’re currently accepting auction item donations—please fill out our form at waltriphspto.org/auction-item-donation to submit an item now!

All proceeds benefit Waltrip students and programs!

Support The Waltrip PTO while enjoying a great meal (or a little self-care)! Head to Stomping Grounds at 1225 W. 34th Street tomorrow and treat yourself ALL DAY—whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner at LuLoo’s Day and Night or La Mex, a sweet treat from Fat Cat Creamery or Becca’s Cakes, or a relaxing visit to Tulum Wellness Spa. A portion of your purchase will go back to the PTO to support Waltrip students and teachers.

We hope to see you there!

Our friends at The Heights High School PTO and Communities in Schools have partnered up to collect donations for prom attire and accessories for Waltrip, Heights, and Northside High Schools. Your donations can make a HUGE difference for students who need formal wear.

Items needed:

• Formal Dresses (short or long, like new, clean, and no rips)
• Special Event Jewelry & Hair Accessories
• Ladies’ Dress Shoes
• Formal Handbags or Clutches
• Men’s Suits or Tuxedos
• Men’s Dress Shirts & Pants
• Men’s Dress Shoes
• Vests, Cummerbunds, Bow Ties, & Neckties

Drop-off locations:

• June & Co. – 1229 Heights Blvd. (during normal business hours)
• St. Stephen’s Methodist Church – 2003 W. 43rd St. (Tues.-Thurs., 9 AM – 2 PM in the Church office)

You can also make monetary donations here: CIS Houston Donate (Be sure to add Project Prom in the comments!)

Get ready to laissez les bon temps rouler—let the good times roll! The Waltrip Ram Band is bringing the spirit of New Orleans to Stomping Grounds on Fat Tuesday, March 4th, as a special thank you to the incredible community that made our Sugar Bowl Parade trip possible.

🎭 Tuesday, March 4th
🎺 Band performances at 5:30 & 6:30 PM
🎨 Face Painting
📿 Mardi Gras Beads
🎷 Second Line Parade
🍽️ Dinner & Drink Specials

Come celebrate with us and enjoy a night of music, fun, and gratitude. See you there, Ram Nation!

Celebrate our Waltrip football players at the Football Banquet on Wednesday, February 26, at 7 PM! Join us at St. Stephens Methodist Church (2003 W. 43rd St, 77018) for an evening of recognition and team spirit. Tickets are $10—don’t miss it!

Get ready for the most hilarious game of kickball you’ve ever played—every player wears an inflatable costume! (Don’t have one? We’ve got you covered.) After the game, enjoy Alan Creech’s infamous smash burgers.

This event is open to all Waltrip students and families, and all proceeds go back to Waltrip High School. Don’t miss out on the fun—grab your ticket today!

📍 8802 Sonneville Drive
📅 March 2, 2025, at 2 PM
🎟️ $30 per person

The PTO is sponsoring an exciting Go Texan Day Celebration for the students this Friday, February 28, during lunch. The event will feature a mechanical bull, petting zoo, live DJ, and stilt walker. A variety of concessions will be available for purchase—cash only. Don’t let your student miss out on the fun!

The Waltrip PTO is updating its bylaws and invites Ram Nation members to review the proposed revisions and share feedback. Only members can vote on the changes once the revisions have been made, so if you’re not yet a member, you can join here: https://waltriphspto.org/membership/.

Feedback is due by this Thursday!

Thank you for your involvement in the Waltrip PTO!

Don’t miss out on this school year’s memories! Order your yearbook and secure your spot in the yearbook by purchasing a yearbook ad today.

To order visit yearbookordercenter.com and use code 25989.

Volunteers are needed for the PTO School Store! The store raises much-needed funds for our school, but we can’t stay open without volunteers. If you’re VIPS approved, please sign up for a spot and help support Waltrip! Getting approved is quick and easy—it only takes a few minutes. Your time makes a big difference!