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Teachers and administrators from Guajardo Elementary join the TCISD School Board, superintendent and Guajardo Family at the dedication ceremony.
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Hundreds turn out for Guajardo Elementary dedication
It was a standing room only crowd Saturday in the former Northside cafeteria as speakers praised the dedicated service of longtime board member Manuel Guajardo, Jr. Mr. Guajardo served the community for 25 years on the Texas City ISD Board of Trustees and he also served for 12 years on the Texas Association of School Boards.
Board President Hal Biery said,
"Manuel was a solid fixture on the School Board. He was reliable and determined. He promoted fairness and equality for all students and teachers. When I think of another solid fixture in Texas City ISD, I think of Northside Elementary School. Northside has been known for excellence for nearly 60 years. Now the two will be forever joined as Northside will now be known as Manuel Guajardo, Jr. Elementary School."
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Online registration for returning students is now open
Any student who completed the 2016-2017 school year in Texas City ISD can be registered
online now through July 31, 2017. Online registration will accept scanned documents for proof of residency dated within 30 days of registering. Scanned documents can also be emailed to
Registration. If parents need help scanning, they can bring proof of residency documentation to the Administration Building or any Wednesday on open lab days: June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19 and July 26. Details with lab days are below.
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Computers available to assist parents with online registration
TCISD will open labs for those who need help with online registration for their returning students. All parents of TCISD students can register at any of the locations below on the date that is most convenient for them. The labs will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. but closed from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for staff lunch.
June 28 - Blocker Middle School (BMS) room 702
July 5 - LMHS Commons
July 12 - BMS room 702
July 19 - LMHS Commons
July 26 - BMS room 702
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Bus Driver Job Fair is set for July 10
Texas City ISD is having a Job Fair for Bus Drivers on July 10 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Simpson Education Support Center, located at 1700 Ninth Avenue North in Texas City.
TCISD has an excellent career opportunity with competitive pay and benefits available. Starting pay with a valid CDL with P&S endorsement is $16.63 per hour.
Basic Requirements:
- Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Proficient map reading skills
- Ability to manage student behavior
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
- Ability to operate bus
- Texas City/La Marque area
Apply online today or come see us at the Job Fair! Applicants should go to DPS and take the written test to get a CPL -Commercial Permit License, so they can drive with a trainer aboard while training for their skills test. Applicants need to get the CPL first and then TCISD will train them to get the CDL.
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Nominate outstanding alumni & community for honors
The TCISD Foundation for the Future has opened the nomination process for the 2017 Texas City Hall of Honor and 2017 La Marque Legacy Hall. In 2006, the TCISD Foundation for the Future developed the prestigious Hall of Honor. This year, the TCISD Foundation is reinstating La Marque's Legacy Hall. Both programs are designed to recognize Texas City and La Marque graduates who have excelled in their field of expertise and made significant contributions to their respective communities.
The Foundation for the Future is currently looking for nominees to honor at the 12th Annual Community Recognition Celebration, which will take place in the fall. Candidates should be a graduate of Texas City's Booker. T. Washington, Central or Wolvin high schools, Texas City High School, La Marque's Lincoln High School or La Marque High School.
The nominees should represent a cross section of the high quality graduates who have continued to represent excellence in their personal and professional lives and are good role models for TCISD students. Individuals (up to four each) will be inducted to the Hall of Honor and Legacy Hall on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at the Charles T. Doyle Convention Center. Tickets will go on sale to the community after September 1, 2017.
"We are excited to add La Marque's Legacy Hall to the Community Recognition Celebration alongside Texas City's Hall of Honor," said Foundation Executive Director Deborah Laine. "La Marque had excellent inductees from 2008-2012 and we look forward to recognizing additional outstanding alumni beginning again this year."
Anyone can nominate alumni for Hall of Honor and Legacy Hall.In addition, the Foundation will also recognize individuals, who do not have to be alumni, for three other Community Recognition Awards. The Visionary in Education Award recognizes an individual who has supported a unique program in Texas City ISD that enhances and furthers the education of students in the district. The Distinguished Service Award honors a current Texas City ISD staff employee for special service given to students. The Spirit of Education Award recognizes a Texas City/La Marque community member who has dedicated time, talent or treasure to educating students in Texas City ISD. The applications for each of these awards can be found on the
Foundation website.
For more information about the nominations or about the Community Recognition Celebration, call 409-916-0108 or e-mail
dlaine@tcisd.org.Nominations close on July 31.
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Heights Principal Nathan Jackson promoted to central office
Long-time Heights principal, Nathan Jackson, has been selected as the Director of Student Outreach Intervention for Texas City ISD. This is a new position that works with school personnel, students and parents to resolve attendance, transfer, academic performance, discipline, residency and other concerns. Jackson will analyze student discipline data and develop campus discipline improvement plans.
Jackson has been a TCISD employee for 27 years. His leadership has grown from a 5th and 6th grade teacher at Levi Fry Intermediate School to administrative roles at both Fry and Heights.
"I have been the principal at Heights for the last 14 years," said Jackson. "I will truly miss my school family at Heights Elementary School but I am excited that my job will now impact students throughout the District. I am grateful for this new opportunity in TCISD."
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Heights Assistant Principal Erica Allen is the new principal
Heights Elementary assistant principal, Erica Allen, is the new principal for Heights. Allen, who worked alongside beloved, long-time principal Nathan Jackson last year, will assume her role as principal July 1 when Jackson moves to his new role at central administration.
Allen came to TCISD in 2013 as an assistant principal at Levi Fry Intermediate. In 2016, she became the assistant principal at Heights Elementary to broaden her administrative experience. She got her start in education teaching math in Clear Creek and Friendswood ISDs.
"I am really excited that I was selected as the new principal at Heights Elementary School," said Allen. "I know I have big shoes to fill replacing Mr. Jackson but I am excited about the opportunity to continue working with the amazing students and wonderful teachers and staff at Heights."
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Calvin Vincent Pre-K Registration is July 31-August 4
Calvin Vincent has a full-day program Pre-K program for eligible 4 year olds as well as a Headstart program for students 3 or 4 on or before September 1 2017 who live in the Texas City attendance zone. Applications can be submitted at Calvin Vincent July 31-Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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La Marque Primary Pre-K Registration is August 1-3
La Marque Primary has a half-day Pre-K program for students age 4 on or before September 1, 2017, who live in the La Marque attendance zone and meet state Pre-K eligibility. Enrollment will take place at Centralized Registration on Aug. 1, 2 or 3.
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Summer Reading Assignments for Grades 7-12
Summer reading projects are a requirement for Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP)and Advanced Placement (AP) classes for 7th-12th grade English classes at Blocker Middle School, La Marque Middle School, La Marque High School and Texas City High School.
Visit the
Summer Reading Website to download each grade level assignment.
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Michael Walker, Head Basketball Coach Chris Mason and Assistant Coach Robert Estell
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Michael Walker signs to play college basketball
Congratulations to Texas City High School 2017 graduate Michael Walker for signing to play basketball at Texas College in Tyler! We are Sting Proud!
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Courtesy photo Houston Texans
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Parade and Community Celebration set for July 8 for Foreman
The community is invited to a parade and celebration day on July 8 to celebrate D'Onta Foreman being drafted by the Houston Texans. He just recently signed his contract last week.
The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the corner of 9th Avenue North and 10th Street North. A community celebration will take place immediately following the parade from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stingaree Stadium. There will be lots of fun and games for the kids. Free hot dogs will also be available. Congratulations, D'Onta!
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You will find the Districtwide events calendar here: Texas City ISD calendar.
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TCHS & LMHS 2018 Senior Portraits
Don't get left out of the yearbook your senior year! Schedule your senior yearbook portrait appointment today! You can make your appointment
online or call the studio at 409-945-5055.
While on the Gulf Coast Imaging Studios website, click on the link in the menu tabs on the top right "Senior 2018 YB Appointment Booking" and follow the prompts. Select your school, enter your information and choose an appointment time and date.
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2017-2018 District Calendar
Download the new 2017-2018 District instructional calendar.
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Summer Office Hours
TCISD offices will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through July 28, 2017. Offices will be closed on Fridays.
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Football Season Tickets
Season ticket renewals for Stings and Coogs football games will be from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Stingaree Stadium Ticket Office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. New sales will be August 15-18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the same place. Ticket prices will be $36 per person for Texas City season tickets and $36 per person for La Marque season tickets.Both schools have 6 home varsity games for the 2017 season.
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Published by the Texas City ISD Communications & Public Information office.
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