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Each week we will highlight things going on around the District.
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Playoffs kickoff today for the Cougars
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The Cougars will face Coldspring on Thursday, November 10 at 7 p.m. at Abshier Stadium in Deer Park.
Tickets at the gate are $8 for adults and $6 for students. Senior Citizen gold cards will be accepted.
Go Coogs! #CTS
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College Financial Aid Night at LMHS Nov. 10
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 Financial Aid at La Marque High School is scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 10.
This is a great opportunity for parents to learn about financial planning, saving for college and Financial Aid. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation
The program will begin with an introduction about financial aid (types of awards available, how to apply, the
FAFSA process) and end with a step-by-step guide for creating FSA IDs for parents who have never filled out the FAFSA before. Then parents/students can independently fill out their FAFSAs with guidance from College of the Mainland's Title V Financial Advisor.
To get the most out of this workshop, students and parents should bring or have access to the following information:
- Their social security number (or alien registration number)
- Their 2015 tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned
- Any records of untaxed income (if applicable)
- For "dependent students" (according to the definition as used by financial aid administrators
), students will also have to bring the aforementioned documents or information for their parent(s).
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Lucas headed to State in UIL Congress
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Congratulations to Jakob Lucas, a senior at Texas City High School. He qualified for State in UIL Student Congress 5A! This is the first time Texas City will have a competitor go to State in this event.
Student Congress models the legislative process of democracy. Contestants draft legislation (proposed laws and position statements) submitted to the tournament, and they research the docket of bills and resolutions dealing with real-world social and political policies prior to the contest to prepare their speeches. At the tournament, students caucus in committees, deliver formal discourse on the merits and disadvantages of each piece of legislation, and vote to pass or defeat the measures they have examined. Parliamentary procedure forms structure for the discourse, and students extemporaneously respond to others' arguments over the course of a session.
Congratulations to Jakob and Speech & Debate teacher Victoria Graves.
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Special Olympics wins 4 medals
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Congratulations to our Special Olympics athletes who competed in the Area 22 Volleyball tournament. Medal Count: 3 Golds; 1 Silver Way to go, team! Our Olympians are pictured with Donna Peterson, TCISD Director of Special Education and Special Olympics Coaches MC Giusti and Shone Evans.
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School Board calls for letters of interest
for vacant District 2 board position
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The TCISD School Board approved the new single member districts and called for letters of interest for District 2.
The TBoard of Trustees will appoint a citizen living in District 2 to the board until the May 2017 election. Anyone interested in being considered for that position must submit a letter of intent to the Texas City ISD Superintendent Dr. Cynthia Lusignolo no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2016. Letters should be delivered to her attention at the TCISD Simpson Educational Support Center, 1700 Ninth Avenue North, Texas City, TX 77590. Eligible candidates should live in the newly adopted District 2 area.
Trustees wanted to approve the new boundaries first before appointing a person to fill District 2 so that a citizen from the former La Marque ISD can have representation on the board as early as possible.Trustees approved the redistricting boundaries for a 6-1 district. That includes 6 single member districts and one at-large.
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Gringo's Fundraiser Night Nov. 15 for LMHS
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 Make plans to dine in or take out at Gringo's on November 15 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Texas City location. Download the flyer and take it with you. Gringo's will give a portion of your bill to the 2017 La Marque High School Project Graduation.
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TCHS Cafe Night & Holiday Market Nov. 15
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 The Texas City High School Choir is having a Cafe Night and Holiday Marking on Tuesday, November 15 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The event is in the TCHS cafeteria. The $5 entry fee includes Starbucks coffee, dessert and talented performers singing.
There are more than 40 vendors so you can get a jump start on your holiday shopping.
Vendors include, but are not limited to, Younique, It Works, Mary Kay, Tupperware, Bling Things (jewelry, scarves, hats, more), Rodan & Fields, Perfectly Posh, SLK Designs (custom jewelry), Herbalife, Oils Last Longer, Chloe & Isabelle, Origami Owl, Thirty-One, Scentsy, Jamberry, Plexus, Advocare, Lip Sense, 3 Sisters Candles, Dana's Doodads (jewelry, Essential Oils, glass art), Heather Hildebrand (custom coasters, handcrafted items), TCHS Art Christmas ornaments, Designs S.O. Unique (specialty paint products and custom handmade products), TCHS Choir Live Wreaths, TCHS You've Been Sung, GiGi's Junky Boutique (embellished Yeti cups and more), Cookies for Canines, Pink Zebra, Dixie Sholmire Wreaths, Daltodity Designs, Avon, James Hildebrand (wooden crosses), Rustic Grace Designs (door hangers), Project Grad 2017 discouted Sting Out shirts, TCHS Cheerleaders Kendra Scott Trunk Show, Project Grad 2019 (pretzel rods and wrapping paper), Kiki LaRoue Clothing, Pampered Chef, Project Grad 2018 (holiday jars), Sharon Day (Christmas vintage glassware, ornaments, antiques, more), Tastefully Simple, Little Baby Buggs (baby clothes) and Damsel in Distress.
Come shop, snack and be entertained at the same time.
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TCHS alums and UT standouts visit TC 
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Texas City High School alums and The University of Texas football standouts D'Onta Foreman and Armanti Foreman surprised their siblings and Blocker and TCHS students with a visit this week. These local celebrities talked to the kids about the importance of doing well in school and working hard. They also enjoyed visiting with former teachers and staff. The Foreman brothers always get treated like celebrities since students are looking up to them. Thanks for visiting and come back any time!
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TCHS presents The Curious Savage
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The Texas City High School Theatre Department will present The Curious Savage by John Patrick on November 17-19 at 7 p.m. at TCHS. Tickets are $5 with a reservation and $7 at the door. Email Jessica Hazzard to reserve your tickets.
The Curious Savage
is a dramatic comedy that follows Mrs. Savage, a widow who has been left ten million dollars from her husband but has 3 step-children who are eager to take the money as their own. Knowing that she has hidden the money, the 3 step-children have her committed to a "sanatorium" in hopes of "bringing her to her senses." In the sanatorium, she meets a group of various social misfits and she learns that she is quite comfortable in their home. During her stay, her step-children repeatedly try to find out where they money is and she sends them on a wild goose hunt causes them a world of trouble. As her new friends help her along the way, Mrs. Savage learns a lot about herself and about each friend she has made.
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TCISD students participate in mock elections
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Students throughout Texas City ISD were able to learn about the presidential election process through social studies curriculum. Many schools had mock elections. They also learned rules governing elections, history and rights. Here are a few pictures from this week.
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3rd graders at Roosevelt-Wilson
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Voting booths at Roosevelt-Wilson
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3rd grade bar graph from their mock election results
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Melissa Tortorici
Director of Communications
Texas City ISD
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Fun Fact
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The TCHS Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Blood Drive generated enough donations to save or extend 531 lives!
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Thursday, Nov. 10
* Northside 3rd Grade Veteran's Day Program, 6 p.m.
* LMHS Football Playoffs, 7 p.m. in Deer Park ISD Abshier Stadium
Friday, Nov. 11
Honoring Veterans!
* Fry 6th Grade Choir Rehearsal, 8 a.m.
* Kohfeldt Veteran's Day Program, 9 a.m.
* TCHS Military Event sponsored by JROTC during all lunches
* TCHS Band TMEA Jazz Clinic/Concert @ Clarion Brazosport College
Saturday, Nov. 12
* LMHS STAAR EOC Tutoring, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. LMHS
* TCHS Choir Region Clinic
* TCHS Band TMEA Jazz Clinic
* TCHS TAFE Regional Competition
* LMHS Powerhouse Marching Band at 4th Annual Battle of the Bands in Brookshire, 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 13
* Levi Fry Choir Performance at Rotary Veteran's Day Program, 2 p.m. at Rotary Pavilion at Nessler Park
Monday, Nov. 14
* LMHS Balfour Orders for Cap & Gowns during lunches in the Commons
* TCHS BPA Club Meeting, 3:30 p.m. Room B103
* TCHS Step Club, 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Stadium
* TCHS Project Grad 2017 meeting, 6 p.m. at TCHS
* Levi Fry Choir 5th Grade Rehearsal, 8 a.m.
* LMMS Yearbook Cover Contest Deadline
* LMMS Cougar Den Tutorial, 3-3:30 p.m.
* TCHS PAC Club Meeting, 3:30 p.m. Room E106
* TCHS Step Club 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Stadium
* LM Primary 2st Century Bingo for Books, 5 p.m. at LMP
* TCHS Choir Cafe' Night & Holiday Market, 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
* Kohfeldt Elementary Thanksgiving Luncheon
* TCISD Foundation LEADS event, Nessler Center
* TC Quarterback Club meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 17
* TCHS Heritage Club Meeting, 7 a.m. Room C104
* TCHS SHS Club Meeting, 3:30 p.m. Lecture Hall
* TCHS Project 7 Club Meeting, 3:30 p.m. Room C202
* TCHS Gamer Club, 3:30 p.m. Room C203
* TCHS Forensic Club Meeting, 3:30 p.m. Room C212
* TCHS Step Club 3:30-5 p.m. Stadium
* LMMS Cougar Den Tutorial, 3-3:30 p.m.
* Levi Fry 5th & 6th Grade Band/Choir Incentive Night, 4-7 p.m. in the gym
* LM Elementary 21st Century Bingo for Books, 5 p.m. at LMES
* TCHS Theater presents "The Curious Savage", 7 p.m. $5/$7
Friday, Nov. 18
* Levi Fry 6th Grade Choir Rehearsal, 8 a.m.
* Levi Fry Thanksgiving Luncheon
* TCHS Theater presents "The Curious Savage", 7 p.m. $5/$7
Saturday, Nov. 19
* TCHS Robotics at Clear Creek tournament
* TCHS Theater presents "The Curious Savage", 7 p.m. $5/$7
Nov. 21-25
* Thanksgiving Holiday
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College Day
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This week, 61 colleges, universities, job core, military branches, technical schools and more were available to talk to La Marque High School and Texas City High School students about their futures.
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Special Olympics
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Congratulations to our Special Olympics athletes who competed in the Area 22 Volleyball tournament. Medal Count: 3 Golds; 1 Silver Way to go!
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Senior Scholarships
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 Texas City High School publishes an updated senior scholarship bulletin each month. Click on the link to see the most updated version.
November 2016 Issue
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Blocker Lady Stings
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The Blocker Lady Stings Basketball program is selling shirts for $14 (short sleeves) and $18 (long sleeves). The deadline to order is Nov. 18.
Download the
order form or contact
Brandie Kelemen or
Diane McKay for questions.
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TCHS Senior Serve
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Seniors can sign up for Senior Serve Talent Show in Ms. Thompson's room C200.
Senior Serve General Tables sales is scheduled for November 14th at 6 p.m. in the TCHS Cafeteria. Tables are $200. Download the guidelines & order form.
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Hiring Bus Drivers
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Texas City ISD would like to add new routes but in order to do that, we need more drivers. Now hiring bus drivers starting at $14.63 an hour. Apply online.
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