Tecumseh's Alumni Association and the Masonic Lodge are making plans for the annual Turkey Noodle Dinner March 3 at the Tecumseh High School Alumni Center.
The $8 ticket includes turkey noodles, hot rolls, coleslaw, green beans and homemade pies prepared by Tecumseh alumni members. Serving lines will be open from 11 am - 2 pm and a child's plate will also be offered...
Melanne Greenwood of Gordon Cooper Career Tech presented STEAM student awards to several TECC children in a recent Rise and Shine ceremony. Those honored were:
Front row: Rowdy Jackson, Contessa Boatman, Hunter Young, Aaron Caskey, Harper Pierce, Brinzlee Miller.
Back row: Trevor Girod, Madilynn Boone, Zachary Thompson, Kolton Crothers, Easton Bruce, Pharra Nieman.
Members of varsity boys and girls basketball teams have announced their choices for basketball queen candidates and attendants. Seniors have nominated Addison Day, Channing Scallorn and Madison Day pictured here:Junior attendant is Jacey Cox, sophomore attendant is Tawny Billy and Emily Bingham was chosen to be the freshman attendant.Coronation ceremonies will be Frida...
In light of recent tragic events affecting Tecumseh High School, basketball homecoming ceremonies will move to February 8. Randy Dilbeck, THS principal, announced the changes after consulting with students, administrators and coaches who would be involved. "On that evening in the game with Little Axe we will crown our homecoming queen before the varsity boys game whic...
Following a meeting of Tecumseh's Fellowship of Christian Athletes members went straight for the heart letting everyone know how they feel about the Savages. All you need is love.
TPS students got to see firsthand how technology advances start with the simplest of design when they visited the Krouch College and Career Center during it’s opening week January 14-18. Students were introduced to robots, 3D printing capabilities, blueprints for designs and electrical circuitry on the first of what will be many visits for them to the S.T.E.A.M. campus...
The Oklahoma Blood Institute will conduct a blood drive January 29 from 9 am - 2 pm at the Tecumseh High School Alumni Center. Interested persons can contact Debbie Humphrey at (405) 598-2113 to schedule an appointment. However, an appointment is not necessary and walk-ins will be warmly welcomed.
The Tecumseh Indian Education program along with the THS Native American Club are sponsoring a stomp dance and chili dinner on January 26. The event will be held at the THS Alumni Center with dinner being served at 6 pm in the cafeteria. Dancing will begin at 7 pm and will run until 10 pm. Program emcee is Leon Bell. Dinner will include a chili supper and all the t...
Future tech engineers were celebrated at the private grand opening of the Krouch College and Career Center on December 18. Students from two first grade classes were selected as winners in the Steam Punk competition and treated to an ice cream sundae party and gingerbread house construction project on December 18. Classes were challenged to design and build a robot fro...
TECC has a new team of engineers who are competing for awards in design and engineering. Their design material of choice is Legos. Led by Mrs. Lacey Forrester, “Chocolate Moon” was named Construction Innovation champs at a competition held on December 15. Children in Pre K and Kindergarten are challenged at contests with other schools to use their imaginations to desig...
Students across the school district will have the opportunity to learn about the sport of lacrosse at a clinic to be held on December 13.
The clinic is free and will be at the FireLodge gym located at 2365 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. in Shawnee. Session one will be offered to children in Kindergarten - 5th grade from 5:00-5:45 pm, while students in grades 6 - 12 will be in...
Gordon Cooper Career Tech Center will host a STEM Leadership Conference on January 23 but space will be limited. Registration is FREE. Participants will get a free t shirt, a completion certificate and a sack lunch. Breakout session topics will be: How to prep for ACT success, how to prepare for college success, toolkit for college, and college scholarship application...
THS administrators wish to clear up any confusion over a newly implemented semester test exemption policy before the next round of semester testing takes place on December 19 and 20.
The semester text exemption policy was developed in an effort to reward responsible students for outstanding attendance. The incentive was that if students attended school on a regular b...
Maintenance personnel were busy with final touches Friday morning as the first phase of gym renovations draws to a close. And things could not have come closer to the wire as the varsity basketball teams will make their home debut against Mount Saint Mary’s this evening.“We still have a few products to be installed but comfortable seating awaits our basketball fans ton...
Students and community members have a chance to make a difference in the lives of others by donating blood today. The drive, sponsored by THS BETA Club will be held in the Alumni Center.
The holidays generally bring a higher need for blood supply so Oklahomans are urged to give if they are physically able to do so.
Student permission forms are located in the main...
Organizers of the Savage Color Fun(d) Run didn't let a little bad weather stop them from staging an event to raise money for the PE program at Cross Timbers. The run, which was originally scheduled for October 14 and was postponed due to unseasonably wet weather, was rescheduled for November 4.
"We had an absolutely gorgeous day and the event could not have gone an...
Basketball fans will definitely notice the changes when they enter the gymnasium for the start of the season as a three phase remodel project will be underway. In addition to the new construction of an early childhood center, the community passed bond issues that would provide for an extensive face lift project for the "new" gym and middle school cafeteria. The current...
On August 8 teachers and staff were issued a simple request. "Let's get healthy. Let's encourage our students to get healthy. Let's teach our families about the importance of good health. Let's walk a million miles!" Literally, that's what TPS Superintendent Tom Wilsie meant when he challenged the Tecumseh Public School family to keep track of steps and combine those e...
The annual Snowball winter dance is scheduled for December 1 in the THS Alumni Center. Advanced tickets at a reduced rate will go on sale October 29 and can be purchased from Mrs. Humphrey, Mrs. McPhail or Mrs. LaChappelle. Prices are $15 per person or $25 for a couples ticket. Ticket prices will increase when students return from Thanksgiving break, so buying early s...
Seniors in the Class of 2019 have only a few days left to be photographed for the senior panel and the senior section of the yearbook. The last day for pictures is October 31. Students are being urged to call Flora Photography immediately at 273-8631 to schedule an appointment. Appropriate business attire is required for this head and shoulders photo. Male students a...
Tecumseh's Alumni Association invites everyone to its annual fish fry luncheon on November 4 at the Tecumseh High School Alumni Center. Tickets are available at the door for $8 for an adult meal and $4 for a child's plate. The serving line will be open from 11 am through 2 pm. Menu items will include an all you can eat buffet of fried catfish (spicy or mild) along wit...
Savage color run participants, due to the rainy weather today and the forecast for tomorrow we have made the executive decision to postpone our event. We do not want to take any chances of anyone getting hurt on a muddy trail or any kids getting sick. We will let you know as soon as possible of our new event date. Thank you for understanding. If you have any questions ...
Adults interested in serving as substitute teachers for Tecumseh Public Schools are urged to attend an upcoming substitute training on Wednesday, November 7 at the Board of Education Office at 1301 E. Highland Street in Tecumseh. You must participate in this workshop if you have never attended one in the past and want to substitute for Tecumseh. Please register for thi...
Sophomores in Basic Leadership class donated some volunteer hours to the tennis program by refurbishing facility picnic tables last week. Wearing protective gloves and lots of plastic covering the students coated tables with weatherproofing stain to help them withstand the upcoming winter season.
“These tables got a lot of use at last spring’s tournaments so we wan...
Senior year is undoubtedly a hectic time in the lives of the students and the parents as well. Staying informed as to important dates regarding ACT, admission to college deadlines, senior fees or graduation business for an example is a good way to cut down on the chaos surrounding the school year. Senior sponsors Karen Lenaburg, Julie McPhail and Joshua Forrester ha...
Tecumseh Public Schools cordially invites everyone to an Open House at the new Tecumseh Early Childhood Center on Thursday, October 4. The building located at 1406 N. 6th Street in Tecumseh was completed in May 2018 and serves as the learning site for children in grades Pre K and Kindergarten. The event will be from 5 - 7 pm. Visitors will be able to get an up close l...
Assistant fastpitch coach Perry Wilson has released details on the upcoming regional tournament scheduled to be played at Lone Grove High School. The Lady Savages will begin play on Thursday, October 4 when they face Bridge Creek. The tournament will run through Friday if games 5, 6 and 7 become necessary. Only the winner of the regional will advance to the state tou...
High school counselors are wondering if you are interested in an alternative language class for the spring term 2019. The opportunity to take a class to learn the Citizen Potawatomi language is now being considered if students will let counselors know they are interested. The class will be counted as elective credit and will be available to students in any grade. If yo...
Junior and senior students can tour Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee on October 4. Reservations are being taken in the counseling office. There are only 40 spots open. The bus will leave at 8:15 am and return by 4 pm. The tour is free but students will need money for lunch. OSUIT offers two year degree programs in more than 40 areas of te...
Juniors at Tecumseh High School will be taking a free ACT on Tuesday, October 30. The following guidelines will be followed according to Erin Meyers, THS counselor.
All juniors will be required to take this test and should arrive at the high school no later than 8 am. The test will take place at two different sites which offer large and quiet areas for testing. Scho...
Senior counselor Melissa Poole is encouraging seniors to check the scholarship opportunities that are starting to come about. Seniors can find information on the bulletin boards across from the counseling suite, inside the counseling office or by checking the Counselors Corner tab in the drop down menu of the high school's website. Check often as new offerings will b...
THS students did not let record rainfall spoil their homecoming plans as they quickly moved ceremonies to the Alumni Building on September 21 and carried on with business as usual. Baylee Kennedy, senior was crowned homecoming queen and the Class of 2021 was named Football Gold Crush trophy winner. The Class of 2020 won first in the banner design competition with fres...
If you know it all or at least claim to know it all, THS Academic Team has a place for you to be on October 13 when they bring back T-Trivia for a command performance. The game pits teams of 8 people against each other to answer questions on varied topics. Academic Team members serve as judges and auditors on answers submitted and will also offer table service of pizz...
Title VI Indian Education Services director Victor Cope is wanting to make sure that all students who qualify for title services are located soon. The Title VI program offers numerous opportunities to students who can prove eligibility status by filling out a Form 506 Indian Student Eligibility Form and return it to the Title VI office.
This form does not need to ...
Inclement weather predictions will force Tecumseh’s Athletic Department to make several time changes for Friday’s homecoming activities. Kickoff between the Tecumseh Savages and the Tuttle Tigers has been changed to 6:30 pm.
Coronation ceremonies for football queen will take place in the Alumni Center and will begin at 5:45 pm. Seating will be limited so fans are urg...
Students in grades 10 -12 will want to make note of some important dates coming up in the next few weeks regarding career paths.Seniors will have the opportunity to tour Aerobraze on October 12 if they sign up in the counseling office ASAP. Aerobraze is a technology manufacturer working primarily with aerospace companies, technology service industries and defense contr...
Adults interested in serving as substitute teachers for Tecumseh Public Schools are urged to attend a substitute training on Wednesday, September 19 at the Board of Education Office. You must participate in this workshop if you have never attended one in the past. Please register for this free workshop by calling the BOE office at (405) 598-3739.
Candidates for 2018 Football Homecoming Queen have been announced by Athletic Director Jeff Shafer. Pictured above from left to right are senior candidates Cammie Ballard, McKenna Anthony and Baylee Kennedy.
Homecoming attendants below are from left to right Jenna Jones, junior; Anna Kelsey, sophomore and Lauren Taylor, freshman. Coronation ceremonies will be Septemb...
Students in high school psychology class were challenged to broaden their critical thinking skills by constructing mazes with a partner. The students were given a box top, straws, scissors and tape and were asked to build a maze with at least one way out. When the project was completed student groups exchanged their mazes with other groups to see if there were workab...
September 17-21 has been reserved for Pink Week at Tecumseh Public Schools. The event which is often held in conjunction with football or basketball homecoming is a week long fundraising effort by THS Student Council to help fight cancer. A portion of t shirt sales proceeds are donated on behalf of Tecumseh Public Schools each year to a designated cancer fighting char...
Juniors who want some extra help preparing for the upcoming ACT need to sign up now in the counseling office for a free ACT workshop. There will be two sessions available on Thursday, September 13. Session 1 will run 8:30 - 11 am and Session 2 is 12:30 - 3 pm. The same information will be presented in both session so it is only necessary to sign up for one session but...
Melissa Poole, THS Senior Counselor has announced dates for the upcoming College and Career Fairs. Both presentations will be September 13 and are open to all area seniors. The College Fair will be from 9-10 am at Firelake Arena and Career Fair will be 1-2 pm at Gordon Cooper Technology Center.
Seniors are only allowed to register for one event and should sign up on...