Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Cypress Woods High School

The Crimson Connection

The student news site of Cypress Woods High School

The Crimson Connection

The student news site of Cypress Woods High School

The Crimson Connection

New policy has students asking: exemptions or  a sick day?

New policy has students asking: exemptions or a sick day?

Addison Loveless, Staff Reporter October 16, 2025

In the midst of some notable new changes of the new 2025-2026 school year, the update to exemptions is prominent. The informational papers that are located in the main hallway and classrooms give a full...

Inclusive clubs face uncertainty

Van Chmielewski and Olivia Molina October 15, 2025

As of Sept. 1, 2025, Senate Bill 12 went into action, affecting school districts all throughout Texas. The new Texas law establishes stronger parental consent on topics such as sex education and health,...

Senior’s opinion piece published statewide

Miranda Reed, Staff Reporter October 7, 2025

Senior Mihika Manocha wanted her voice to be heard. She was terrified of the political changes in Texas and wanted to send a message to the people. So she decided to email every single publisher in Texas,...

APACC officers set up Korean food before a meeting.

An uncertain future for clubs

Casey Carter, Publications liaison May 14, 2025

Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has issued multiple executive orders regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in education. On April 3, the Department of Education issued...

The Renovation Run-Down

The Renovation Run-Down

Casey Carter, Publications liaison January 19, 2025

This school year, construction crews have taken over the campus. The 2019 CFISD Bond is in full effect as the building is being completely renovated.  Assistant Principal Les Sarles oversees any construction...

PACE Status Debated

Zane Arkin, Staff Reporter January 14, 2025

Recently, the CFISD school board discussed the future of the Personal, Academic, and Career Exploration course, or PACE, but no action has been taken yet. PACE is a required semester length class designated...

Troupe 7050 Attends Texas Thespian Festival

Troupe 7050 Attends Texas Thespian Festival

Evie Henderson, Managing editor January 14, 2025

From college fairs to contests, the Texas Thespian Festival is an anticipated event for theater troupes around the state to attend. This year, our school’s Troupe 7050 has traveled four hours for the...

The New GPA Game

The New GPA Game

Vanessa Tolino, Copy editor January 14, 2025

Many high school students like to play something called the Grade- Point Average or the GPA game. It is a form of selecting the courses that will grant them the highest amount of points to achieve the...

CFISD dress code policies by Evie Henderson

Students petition for changes to dress code enforcement

Evie Henderson, Managing Editor November 22, 2024

Among this year’s notable changes, students have noticed a rise in students being dress coded. The student handbook holds the guidelines for all schools in the district to follow. From time to time,...

Susan Seiffert conducts an inventory check in the library.

Left on a cliffhanger

Vanessa Tolino, Copy editor November 22, 2024

When the school hallways were crammed with students trying to get to class in under six minutes, there was one room that remained peaceful and quiet. When the cafeteria was filled with hundreds of students...

Canva

Round And Round

Vanessa Tolino, Copy editor November 22, 2024

Brandon Bartos, a sophomore, was forced to walk outside in the pouring rain as he had no other way of getting home. Soaked and irritated, he didn’t notice as he tripped—and his Chromebook went with...

Students adjust to new tutorials schedule

Casey Carter, Publications liaison November 22, 2024

Due to budget cuts, the school removed late buses. This affected Academic Wednesdays, which played a role in the success of many athletes. According to Principal Lloyd Turner, the decision was made...

Load More Stories
error: Content is protected !!
Donate to The Crimson Connection
$1250
$2000
Contributed
Our Goal