Ram Nation News – February 4, 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 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! All proceeds benefit Waltrip students and programs!

The Waltrip Football team was recognized for outstanding sportsmanship at the Touchdown Club Sportsmanship Luncheon on Wednesday, January 29—a testament to their hard work, discipline, and dedication on and off the field.

Then, on Saturday, February 1, our Rams had a strong showing at the Houston Texans Senior Showcase, and we’re proud to share that four Waltrip players received verbal offers from universities—a huge step toward their future in college football!

Congratulations to our student athletes for making Waltrip proud!

Grab a burger and help the Class of 2028! Dine in or order takeout by phone (no online orders) at Mytiburger next Monday, February 10th, from 4 PM to close, and 20% of sales will go to support our Rams!

Don’t forget to mention Waltrip when ordering!

The 2024-2025 Lady Rams Varsity Basketball Team wrapped up their season with an exciting Senior Night, celebrating our graduating players and all their hard work on the court. Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer them on and support the team!

Join us this Saturday, February 8th, to see our very own Roses and Colorguard perform, along with schools from all over HISD competing on our campus! It’s a full day of incredible talent, and admission is just $15 for the entire event. Don’t miss out!

Enjoy a relaxed Sunday brunch with great wine and even better company—all while supporting Waltrip!

Sunday, February 23rd

$50 per person

Tickets include brunch and a curated wine tasting, with all proceeds benefiting Waltrip students. Space is limited—reserve your spot now!

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, we will be handing out gift bags and red envelopes to teachers and staff to offer them blessings during the Year of the Snake. You can join us in making this event extra special by contributing to our red envelope tradition. Zelle your donations to [email protected] by February 10th. Happy Lunar New Year!

Join us for Waltrip PTO Spirit Night at La Viva next Tuesday, February 11th! Dine in or order takeout, and 20% of sales will go back to the PTO to support our students and teachers.

La Viva – 1201 W. 43rd Street
Tuesday, February 11th
Dine in or order out—just mention Waltrip PTO!

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!)

Let’s come together to help make the upcoming prom season special for all of our kids!

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 2/27/2025.

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!