In a special board meeting this evening, Assistant Superintendent Robert Kinsey was unanimously selected by the board of education to serve as the next superintendent for Tecumseh Public Schools. This leadership change will take effect July 1, 2021.
Attention Tecumseh school families -- The Community Market of Pottawatomie County (CMPC) will bring their mobile food distribution market to our town today. They will be in the Tecumseh Middle School parking lot from 2-4pm. Please click this link for details on how to access this service https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1188477/mobile_market.pdf
Reminder --Tecumseh Public Schools will be on distance learning tomorrow, March 26. School buildings will be closed to students. Student attendance will be counted for this day away from school and login on the Canvas learning platform is required for assignments and meetings with teachers. We will return to in person learning on Monday, March 29.
Tecumseh Public Schools will temporarily switch to distance learning on Friday, March 26 so that teachers and staff can attend the second installment of the COVID vaccine clinic. Student attendance will be counted and login on the Canvas learning platform is required for assignments and meetings with teachers. We will return to in person learning on Monday, March 29.
Students at Tecumseh Public Schools will return to class tomorrow morning at the regularly scheduled time. As families make plans for this coming week please remember that Friday, March 26 will be a virtual learning day for all students so that school personnel can participate in part two of the COVID vaccine clinic.
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.
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 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
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
Seniors -- It is time to pay for end of year senior activities/trips. Price is $36 and includes your senior class t shirt. Money is due by May 3 but they are letting you pay this in three $12 payments so take advantage of this great offer. See Mrs. Spurgin to pay.
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/
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.
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 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.
The regional basketball tournament begins today at Heritage Hall. Tecumseh's varsity boys will play Sulphur at 3pm and the girls face Bridge Creek at 6pm. Seating is limited to four reserved tickets per player but both games will be broadcast on the NFHS network.
Just a reminder -- Tecumseh Public Schools will temporarily switch to distance learning for tomorrow Thursday, February 25 so that teachers and staff can attend the COVID vaccine clinic. Attendance will be counted and login on the Canvas learning platform is required for assignments and meetings with teachers. All school site offices will remain open but classrooms will be closed. We will return to in person learning on Friday, February 26.
Elementary parents wanting to buy the school yearbook have until March 12 to make a purchase. You can do that online using a credit/debit card here https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1107361/Krouch-Barnard-Cross-Timbers-Elementary-School/2021-Yearbook/20200723042555380111/CATALOG_SHOP/
But remember this -- If you are wanting your child's book personalized with name stamp it must be purchased through the school and the last day for those personalized sales is Friday, February 26.
Students at Tecumseh Public Schools will temporarily switch to a distance learning day on Thursday, February 25 so that teachers and staff can attend the COVID vaccine clinic. Attendance will be counted for this day and students must log into the Canvas learning platform for assignments and meetings with teachers. All school site offices will remain open but classrooms will be closed. We will return to in person learning on February 26.
THS sports update - Congratulations to Jace Frazier who has qualified for the state wrestling tournament after finishing 3rd at 152 lbs in the western regional tournament.
Tecumseh's district basketball playoff is tonight at Heritage Hall. Girls will play at 6pm and the boys game starts at 7:30pm. There is no general admission seating available but both games will be broadcast on the NFHS network for a fee of 10.99.