Winston Churchill High School - North East ISD

PARENTS:
Do you have an incoming SENIOR?
Do not miss an opportunity to show them off as a baby!
**this is for ALL ‘27 Seniors - not just athletes!!

https://www.chargersports.org/all-sports-program.html

You only need to RESERVE your ad today by purchasing - Photos can be submitted until June 30th!

Welcome to Churchill, Mr. Sifuentes!

Please welcome Mr. Randy Sifuentes as the new Associate Director and Director of Percussion!!

Randy Sifuentes, originally from Edinburg, is an educator, clinician, performer, and adjudicator with a passion for percussion, jazz education, and building unified band cultures. A highly accomplished performer, Sifuentes marched five seasons in Drum Corps International, aging out with The Cavaliers, where he now enters his 10th season teaching front ensembles. His performance accolades include being the 2010 DCI Individual & Ensemble Silver Medalist, recipient of the 2011 Fred Sanford Award with the Cavaliers, the 2012 DCI Zildjian Award recipient, and the 2012 Percussive Arts Society International Marimba Champion.

Influenced by renowned educators Lalo Dávila, Julie Dávila, Brian Zator, and Keiko Abe, Sifuentes has built a reputation for developing successful programs and students at every level of music education. His ensembles have consistently earned sweepstakes ratings, while his students have achieved success through All-State, jazz auditions, DCI, PASIC competitions, and collegiate music study. Proudly endorsed by Innovative Percussion, Mapex Drums, Majestic Percussion, and Turtle Pads, he continues to advocate for excellence in both percussion and jazz education.

Known to many students simply as “SIFU,” Sifuentes believes the success of a band program comes from collective growth, shared accountability, and a culture where every student succeeds together. He holds a deep respect for the tradition and excellence of the Churchill High School Band and is committed to building upon its rich legacy while continuing to inspire the next generation of musicians and leaders.

Class of 2027, we can’t wait to see your baby photos. Be sure to submit yours today!

The Churchill All Sports Program is Back! ❤️🖤

As we wrap up one incredible year, we’re already gearing up for the next! The Charger Sports Association is now accepting reservations for the 2026–2027 All Sports Program.

There are two special ways to celebrate your Charger:
🏈 Submit a Good Luck Ad
👶 Reserve a Senior Baby Photo for the Class of 2027

The All Sports Program is a cherished Churchill tradition that highlights our athletes, organizations, and Charger spirit all year long.

✨ Reservations are now open at https://www.chargersports.org/all-sports-program.html

Welcome back to Churchill, Mr. Katz.

Please welcome Mr. Spencer Katz as the new Associate Band Director!

Spencer Katz is excited to join the Winston Churchill High School Band Staff as Associate Band Director. A proud Churchill alumnus, Mr. Katz returns to his alma mater in his sixth year of teaching and looks forward to contributing to the continued tradition of excellence within the Charger Band program.

Mr. Katz began his teaching career as the music teacher at Harmony Hills Elementary School in North East ISD while also serving as head marching technician for the Charger Band from 2021 to 2024. He later joined Smithson Valley Middle School in Comal ISD as Associate Band Director, where he spent two years directing the Symphonic Band, assisting with the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band, teaching beginning brass and percussion classes, and helping lead the band program to UIL Sweepstakes Awards.

Mr. Katz earned a Bachelor of Music in All-Level Music Education from Texas State University in 2020, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was inducted into the Council of Scholars. While at Texas State, he studied trombone and performed with the Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra, and Trombone Ensemble. He also served as a section leader in the Bobcat Marching Band.

Mr. Katz marched lead baritone with the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps in 2017 and Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps in 2019. As a member of Carolina Crown, he helped the corps earn the prestigious Jim Ott Award for Best Brass Performance in 2019.

Mr. Katz’s professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Mr. Katz is honored to return to Winston Churchill High School and is excited to help the next generation of Charger Band students build upon the strong legacy of the program.

WC ELAR students from Ms. Mann and Ms. Wedgworth had an incredible opportunity on June 4 at the Tobin Center, where they posed with the NEISD Interim Superintendent after helping lead a 3-hour Arts Integration training for district teachers.

These talented students played a key role in teaching and modeling Arts Integration strategies, making the session a tremendous success! Following the training, they were honored at a reception recognizing Arts Integration Ambassadors.

We are especially proud that Churchill was recognized as the only high school with a dedicated department focused on Arts Integration.

Five of these outstanding students are recent graduates, and six are returning 10th–12th graders—an amazing group representing the strength and future of our program. We couldn’t be prouder of their leadership and impact!

Underclassmen exam schedule for the rest of the week!

Thank you for hosting our seniors! They loved celebrating their graduation with you!

Yesterday, the halls of Bradley Middle School felt a little extra special. 🐻✨

We were incredibly proud to host our very first Senior Walk for the amazing Class of 2026! It was a beautiful full-circle moment watching our former Bradley Bears walk these hallways one last time before they officially cross the graduation stage.

From middle school milestones to high school diplomas, we’ve loved watching you grow.

Once a Bear, always a Bear! 🎓💙💚