Ram Nation News – December 3, 2024

Your Giving Tuesday donation will benefit classrooms, PTO initiatives, student programs and fund capital improvements at Waltrip, benefiting not just students and teachers but our entire community. A stronger campus means better opportunities for students, a hub for neighborhood events, and pride for everyone in Ram Nation. Donate today and share our campaign with friends and family!

Big congratulations to our 2024 5A Region III District 21 superlative winners! Your hard work is paying off, and we couldn’t be prouder. Keep up the great work, Lady Rams!

• Addison Perry – 1st Team All District All-Academic
• Yohana Rivera – 1st Team All-District / District All-Academic
• Gizelle Garcia – 2nd Team All-District / District All-Academic
• Journei Henry – 2nd Team All-District
• Cecilia Kaspar – Honorable Mention
• Leslie Cuevas – Honorable Mention
• Hannah Graham – Honorable Mention
• Iliana Garza – Honorable Mention
• Chole Peters – Academic All-District
• Haley Allen – Academic All-District
• Zoie Marquez – Academic All-District
• Isabella Quiorz – Academic All-District

Enjoy tasty Tex-Mex and support the Waltrip Ram Band TONIGHT at Valencia’s Tex-Mex Garage!

Order between 4–9 PM, mention the Ram Band, and 15% of your purchase will go to the band program. Plus, catch live performances from Jazz I and Jazz II from 5:30–6:30 PM!

See you there for food, fun, and great music!

In appreciation of all the hard work our teachers and staff do, Juiceland on Ella Blvd is offering a special holiday treat! From now through December 23rd, enjoy 50% OFF any drink at Juiceland – just for Waltrip teachers and staff!

To redeem in-person: Show your staff badge at the Ella Blvd location.

To redeem online: Use the code WALTRIPTEACHER at checkout.

Cheers to the holiday season!

The Waltrip Fine Arts Department is bringing the 80s back! Come see the Waltrip Rambling Roses Dance Team, along with the Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Dance Classes, show off their amazing moves in this high-energy dance concert

Date: December 6, 2024
Doors Open: 6:15 PM
Show Starts: 7:00 PM
Admission: $7

Each Friday, from 10:20am to 1pm, Waltrip will host a different food truck at Waltrip through the end of the semester. A percentage of the profits will go toward supporting the Class of 2027, so come hungry and make a difference!

This week’s feature: El Taco Nato – Parents, come grab lunch this Friday!!!

Next Friday, December 13th, from 5:30 – 9pm, join the Waltrip Ram Band for their annual BBQ Dinner and Winter Concert in the Waltrip cafeteria!

Tickets are on sale now for just $20 when purchased from a band student, or $23 if bought online.  Your ticket includes brisket & sausage, two sides, a roll, drink, & dessert!

Enjoy performances by:

• Roaring Red Marching Band
• Jazz@1900 Big Band
• Jazz 2, Color Guard, and more!

Plus, don’t miss the amazing silent auction!

Get your Waltrip Gear online here! The Waltrip High School PTO store is also open on campus during lunch for students and staff, offering a variety of snacks as well as Waltrip shirts and apparel. If you’re VIPS approved, please support us by signing up for a slot to help staff the store in our new and improved central location!

If you’re unable to volunteer, please consider donating to the school store using our online donation form. Make sure to indicate it’s for the school store in the Notes field.