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Ram Nation News – September 17, 2024

Homecoming Week Recap

The Waltrip Rams dominated the Milby Buffs in an exciting Homecoming game last Thursday! Our Ram Pride was on display all week long, and the celebration ended with an epic Homecoming Dance on Friday night. Relive the memories by checking out our online gallery: waltriphspto.org/events/waltrip-hoco/

Waltrip Community Picnic Highlights

The Waltrip Community Picnic was a huge success this past Saturday! Thanks to everyone who came out and made the event special! Check  out our photo gallery here: waltriphspto.org/events/waltrip-community-picnic

Waltrip PTO General Meeting Tonight

Don’t miss the Waltrip PTO General Meeting tonight, September 17th, at 6pm in the Waltrip Library. It’s a great opportunity to stay connected, hear about upcoming events, and get involved in supporting our students. Afterward, stick around for Coffee with Principal Cortez — an informal chance to chat, ask questions, and get to know the leadership at Waltrip.

Join us for a Waltrip Parents Social Night!

Join us for a fun evening at William Price Distilling on this Thursday, September 19th, starting at 6 PM! Enjoy an all-day happy hour, a taco truck, and connect with fellow Waltrip parents. Plus, 10% of sales will support the Waltrip PTO. If you have friends who might be interested in sending their kids to Waltrip, bring them along, too!

Jazz on 34th – Save the Date!

Save the date for the Waltrip PTO fundraiser, Jazz on 34th, featuring live performances by our very own Waltrip Ram Band Jazz@1900 Big Band and the Waltrip Jazz II Band! This year’s event will be held on Thursday, November 7th, from 6 – 9pm, just across the street from Waltrip at Trees for Houston. Tickets are $75 and will include two drink tickets. Enjoy a complimentary cheese and charcuterie station, and don’t forget to check out the food trucks on-site for additional tasty bites available for purchase. Tickets coming soon!

Stay tuned for Jazz on 34th sponsorship opportunities!

The Waltrip PTO Store is open online and in person!

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.

Homecoming Dance Sponsors

Thank you to the Community Sponsors who helped make the Waltrip 2024 Homecoming Dance Special!

All-Inspired
Fitness

Homecoming Dance
Beverage Sponsor

Coordinated by Kristen Genoway, proud parent of Dillen Esquivel, Class of 2028

Kreative Works
by Keasha

Homecoming Dance
Photo booth Sponsor

Proud parent of Kendrick Tatum, class of 2027

Raising
Cane’s

Homecoming Dance
Beverage Sponsor

Coordinated by Jennifer Perry, proud parent of Addison Perry, Class of 2026 and Houston Perry, Class of 2025

Sugar8
Bakery

Homecoming Dance
Cookie Sponsor

Tracey Niland, Proud Grandparent of Dylan Powis-Case, Class of 2026

Wakefield
Crowbar

Homecoming Dance
Beverage Sponsors

Coordinated by Kristen Genoway, proud parent of Dillen Esquivel, Class of 2028

Upcoming Events

  • 9/17 Waltrip Volleyball vs Carnegie @ 4:30pm
  • 9/17 Waltrip PTO General Meeting @ 6pm
  • 9/18 Waltrip Walter Polo vs Madison @ 6:30pm
  • 9/19 Waltrip Parent Social Night @ 6pm
  • 9/20 Waltrip Volleyball vs Austin @ 6:30pm
  • 9/20 Waltrip Football vs Spring Woods @ 7pm (Jungle)
  • 9/21 Waltrip Water Polo vs Milby @ 9am
  • 9/24 Waltrip Volleyball vs Madison @ 7:30pm
  • 9/25 Waltrip Water Polo vs Yates @ 7pm
  • 9/27 Waltrip Volleyball vs Sterling @ 7:30pm
  • 9/28 Waltrip Water Polo vs Northside @ 9am
  • 11/7 Jazz on 34th @ 6pm

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