Sapphire’s look good at their 1st performance of the 2021 school year!

St. Thomas scores with 36 seconds left in the half to tie the score at 14.
Nirider scores again from 7 yards out and Cavazos adds the extra point to make the score Blue Jays 14 and St. Thomas 7 with 2:39 left in the 1st half.
Nirider breaks a 45 yard run for a TD and Cavazos adds the extra point to make the score 7-7. The end of the 1st finds the Blue Jays driving again after a fumble recovery.
Blue Jays are down 0-7 with 3:27 to go in the 1st quarter
Opening game of the 2021 season at St. Thomas.


Tickets for Friday’s varsity football game at St. Thomas will be available for purchase beginning today on their school website. The website is
www.sths.org
Electronic tickets are also available for purchase at the gate Friday night.
Go Blue Jays!
What a great day to be a Blue Jay! The sun shone bright on our students as they kicked off the new school year!




Parking on campus this year?! You must complete the parking form found under the student tab on the NHS website or by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_AryCM5NhsAcsIcwc5BR_cgM3v7ecSROXlwFw_7DVKw6TDQ/viewform
Spots will be chosen during lunch on Tuesday for Seniors, Wednesday for Juniors, and Thursday for all others.
We are excited about school starting on Monday. Make sure you take enough time in the morning because of traffic. We will have schedules in home rooms at 8 am and then we a great day planned for you! Remember to come to school in dress code! Go Blue Jays!
Attention Seniors:

Football Season Tickets are on sale at the High School until August 23rd. Please come by between the hours of 9-3 to purchase.
$25 for all 5 home games. Cash or check only. Go Blue Jays!
NISD substitute training is tomorrow, August 17th, from 9 am to noon at the administration building.
Masks/face coverings remain optional for all NISD campuses and activities.
The high school will be closed tomorrow, Friday, August 13th from 8am till noon. We will be back open from noon till 4pm.
Are you a substitute for our district or interested in becoming one? Join us for mandatory training 8/17.

Excited to welcome back our teachers and staff for Convocation. Go Blue Jays!

Orientation for the '21-'22 school year will be available virtually beginning Tuesday, August 17th. Visit the HS website for Orientation videos.
The NHS Twirlers won first place in the Small Senior Majorette Line division at the AAU Jr. Olympics, being held in Houston. Congratulations!

Attention Dual Credit students!! American Rescue Plan (ARP) Emergency Aid grants are available for WCJC students enrolled in 3 or more credit hours for Fall 2021. Simply fill out this short Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8luyK-e7iRCW3detomuS4QqM8z8DaJdcYxn7aAZ6J8L5tjw/viewform
Eligible students qualify for award amounts based on Fall 2021 enrollment hours:
6 – 11 semester credit hours: $1,000 award
3 – 5 semester credit hours: $500 award
𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑳𝒀 𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑳𝒀! Eligible students who attended at least 3 credit hours at WCJC between March 13, 2020, and August 19, 2021, and are registered for at least 3 credit hours for Fall 2021 will receive an initial payment of $500 once their application has been processed. Your remaining balance will be awarded on or after September 24, 2021. Applications must be received by August 12, 2021, to receive the early award!
The deadline to apply for Fall 2021 funds is October 29, 2021. More details can be found in the grant application. APPLY TODAY!
Questions? Email wcjccares@wcjc.edu.
