Vacation reminder - Classes will be dismissed on Friday, March 12 and continue to be in recess March 15-19 for Spring Break. This is Reading Awareness Month, encourage your children to check out a great book or two from their school library to enjoy during the time away. Have a safe and fun holiday.
THS seniors and parents of Class of 2021 students - Graduation caps and gowns need to be ordered very soon. Graduation ceremonies are May 16 (baccalaureate) and May 19 (diploma ceremony) and proper graduation attire will be required. Call the high school main office at (405) 598-2113 for price details.
Parent-teacher conferences will continue tomorrow evening for students in grades Pre K-eighth grade. If you wish to speak to your child's teacher you can do that by phone, email, ZOOM or face to face. However, you will need an appointment so call the school site offices to schedule. Pre enrollment for high school students is also taking place on Thursday, March 11 from 4:30-8:30. Appointments are required.
Tecumseh students continue to shine in extracurricular activities in the most challenging year of school. Congratulations to our middle school academic bowl team who have secured a place in the state tournament. In addition, our THS concert band will compete in state contest after receiving the highest marks possible in music sight reading and stage performance yesterday. We are very proud of these students, coaches and directors who continue to bring great honors to our school system.
High school juniors and seniors -- Just two days left to get the very best price on prom tickets. See Mrs. Sampson or Mrs. Meyers to buy yours. Prom is April 24.
Tecumseh Public Schools needs responsible, trustworthy adults to help us with substitute teaching. If you or someone you know is interested we will be hosting a free workshop by ZOOM conference on March 10 for those wanting to help our students and teachers. There is still time to get signed up. Click here for information https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1151156/Substitute_Workshop_announcement_3-10-2021-3.pdf
There is one week left to make purchases through the Tecumseh Middle School online book fair. You can shop a wide variety of books with this helpful link through March 14. Thank you for your support. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=tecumsehmiddleschool4
Tecumseh Public Schools is still looking for responsible, trustworthy adults to help us with substitute teaching. If you or someone you know is interested we will be hosting a free workshop by ZOOM conference on March 10 for those wanting to help our students and teachers. Click here for information https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1151156/Substitute_Workshop_announcement_3-10-2021-3.pdf
Our apologies -- The date for the upcoming substitute teacher workshop was incorrectly posted. We will host a free workshop for interested adults via ZOOM conference on March 10. Click here for details https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1151156/Substitute_Workshop_announcement_3-10-2021-3.pdf
There are still tickets available for tonight's area basketball game between Tecumseh and Byng. Game time is 6pm at Shawnee High School and you must buy your tickets online. The athletic ticket office is open for business. Click here to buy https://www.shawnee.k12.ok.us/
Tecumseh High School has two All-Region cheerleaders Avery Hall and Reagan Yeubanks. Congratulations ladies. We are very proud of your accomplishments and look forward to your performances during All-State finals at Washington High School next week.
Seniors -- Class of 2021 -- The scholarship money is starting to flow. Check the wall in the counselors office on a regular basis for applications. Ms. Poole adds new opportunities every week. There is no excuse to pay full price for college. There are people and organizations that want to help you with the costs. So get enthused and apply today!
Athletics reminder -- The Lady Savage basketball team will play Byng at 6pm in the first round of the area tournament at Shawnee High School tomorrow. Tickets for each team will be limited to 375. To help the host site keep track of the seating capacity number and to eliminate dealing with cash sales at the door, ticket purchases must be done online at this link https://www.shawnee.k12.ok.us/ Choose the tab "Shawnee Athletic Ticket Sales". Tickets will be on a first come-first serve basis. The online ticket site will open at 12:01 am tonight. Face masks will be required of everyone.
Barnard parents and students -- Don't forget this is Read Across America Week at our school. Let's celebrate our favorite authors by doing something special every day. Click here to see if you want to participate in all of our great ideas https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1144855/Dr._Seuss_Week_Barnard.pdf
The Lady Savage basketball team will play Byng at 6pm in the first round of the area tournament at Shawnee High School on Thursday, March 4. Tickets for each team will be limited to 375. To help the host site keep track of the seating capacity number and to eliminate dealing with cash sales at the door, ticket purchases must be done online at this link https://www.shawnee.k12.ok.us/ Choose the tab "Shawnee Athletic Ticket Sales". Tickets will be on a first come-first serve basis. The online ticket site will open at 12:01 am on game day which is March 4. Face masks at games are required by everyone.
The Tecumseh Middle School online book fair is now open for business. You can shop a wide variety of books with this helpful link through March 14. Thank you for your support.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=tecumsehmiddleschool4
Congratulations to our middle school choir students on their outstanding performances at district contest: Receving "1" (Superior) ratings were Jax Johnson, Jayla Robinson and the 8th grade ensemble of Jayla Robinson, Emili Minitre, Jessica Rushing, Taylor Purcell, Brianna Hill, Mackenzie Mink, Lexie Fox, Nadylie Baucom, and Wiser Murdock
*2" (Excellent) scores were awarded to Nadylie Baucom and Tylee Brock and the 7th grade choir ensemble of Jax Johnson, Bailey Pierson, Kimberly Holland, Makenzi Rowland, Tylee Brock, and Kailen Lee
Several THS students will be going to state vocal contest after receiving "1" (Superior) ratings at district: Anna Kelsey, Bree Anna Sanchez and Makayla Partain and Small Ensemble: Rae Johnson, Kennedy Wiens, Calyn Harris, Brooklyn O’Neill, Thomas Owen, and Coalton Reece.
Students who earned "2" (Excellent) scores were Brooklyn O’Neill, Calyn Harris, Lillian Effinger, Paige Raines, Thomas Owens, Tifani Foust, Zoey Edwards, Coalton Reece and the HS Large Ensemble.
Congratulations on an outstanding performance by our vocal music students! Good luck at state contest!
The Lady Savage basketball team will play Chickasha at 1pm in the second round of the regional tournament. The game can be viewed on the NFHS network for a fee of 10.99.
Attention Class of 2021 members and parents -- We are working on the senior slide show to be shown at our graduation ceremony. We want all of our seniors to be included. Our deadline for turning in photos is less than four weeks away, so send us your pictures ASAP. Please read the attached letter to see how to get your photos properly submitted for production. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1115936/senior_slide_show_picture.pdf