Reminding those who drive on to the Tecumseh High School campus today that we will have extra traffic due to the Tecumseh Invitational Track Meet. Watch out for extra buses and cars and be extremely aware of the large numbers of student athletes who will be present in the parking lots near the track.
Important update -- Pottawatomie County law enforcement authorities have informed us that the two COJC juvenile escapees have been apprehended without incident. We will immediately return to our normal teaching procedures across the district. Our thanks to local law officials for their quick work.
Very important notice -- Tecumseh Public Schools has been notified by the Tecumseh Police Department of a potential escape by two juveniles from Central Oklahoma Juvenile Assessment Center. All school sites have been moved to a green lockdown and we will continue to monitor the situation. We will keep you advised of the situation as it unfolds.
Congratulations to the 2021 District Softball Champs — The Lady Savages. Next stop on the state trail is the regional tournament next week. Congratulations and good luck.
Attention seniors and parents of the Class of 2021 -- Students interested in applying for local scholarship dollars should be checking this link daily to see what is available. Scroll down to scholarships. We are getting scholarship offers several times a day. Most organizations have set their deadlines for next Monday, April 26.
https://www.tecumseh.k12.ok.us/o/ths/page/counselors-corner
Tecumseh's FFA chapter is selling beautiful bedding plants right now at the campus greenhouse. They are open until they sell out which is usually pretty quick. Come on down, take a look and buy some flowers!
Don't forget about The Tecumseh High School Art Showcase this evening from 5-8 pm in the THS Alumni Center. Everyone is invited to view projects in paint, sketch, pottery, digital art and more. Admission is free. Masks and social distancing will be required.
The Tecumseh High School Art Department will host a showcase of student works this Friday from 5-8 pm in the THS Alumni Center. Projects will include paintings, sketches, pottery, digital art and more. Come see for yourselves the level of artistic talent our students have. Admission is free. Masks and social distancing will be required.
It is springtime -- so Tecumseh's FFA chapter will host part one of its annual plant sale on Friday, April 16. A wide selection of bedding plants will be available inside the THS campus greenhouse at 4pm on a first come, first serve basis. Doors will close when they sell out. Second sale day is May 7.
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.
Class of 2021 seniors you have two very important things to do so make a note. Please purchase your graduation caps and gowns and gather your photos for the senior slide show which is shown during prom and graduation ceremonies. Here is the link for the letter on how to submit those photos and cap and gown information can be found by asking Tracey in the high school main office. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1115936/senior_slide_show_picture.pdf
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.
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