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Administration
841-8971
Library/Media
841-8979
Attendance
841-8974
School Nurse
841-8619
Band Hall
841-8975
Cafeteria
841-8976
Security
841-8978
Chorus Dept.
841-8977
Athletics
841-8888
Guidance Dept.
841-8980
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 TAILGATE TIME!
5-7 P.M.
OCT. 12
Practice Football Field
Pitch a tent; set up tables; EAT FOOD!!!
Event sponsored by THS Student Council and PTO.
Kickoff: 7 p.m. against South Panola
GO WAVE!!!
Call: 841-8970
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ACT SCHOLARS
THS students who scored 30 or above on the exam are, above from left, Ashton Huey, THS Principal Jason Harris, and Hannah Farmer.
Also scoring 30 or above are, from left, James Grant, Christina Daniels, Peyton Curtis, Brigid McCool, Jordan Scruggs and THS Principal Jason Harris. Not pictured is Adam Wallace.
Congratulations!!! THS is so PROUD!
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1992 GOLDEN WAVE CHAMPS TO BE HONORED!
 Members of the 1992 Golden Wave Football Team brought home the state championship. Now, 20 years later, those players are invited to join us for tailgating at 5 p.m. prior to the Oct. 12 South Panola Game and to pick up tickets in the Athletic Department for free chairback seats during the game.
If you know someone who played for the Championship Team, please let them know about the Oct. 12 tailgate event and game. For more information, email Mary Thomas at methomas@tupeloschools.com
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BLUE JEAN AND COAT DRIVE
Sponsored by Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo
OCT. 17-30Please donate new or "gently used" blue jeans and coats to the JA Clothes Closet. The Clothes Closet supplies clothing to students of Tupelo and Lee County Schools who are in need. They are collecting children's sizes 5-16; women's sizes 13 and up and Men's sizes. Collection boxes will be located in the lobby and other THS entrances. Thank you for your support!
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BLOOD DRIVE
Future Medical Professionals is hosting a Blood Drive 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 26 in the Performing Arts Center during school. Students need to show an id.
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FIRST QUARTER EXAM SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Oct. 9: Blocks 2 and 4
Wednesday, Oct. 10: Blocks 1 and 3
Click HERE for the policy regarding exemptions.
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Parents: We have some students who continue to loiter in the parking lots prior to school. School policy states that all students, upon arrival, must go directly to the courtyard areas or the cafeteria until the bell rings for first block.
We will begin issuing citations for those who do not comply. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
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CONCERT FOR HABITAT
Habitat For Humanity Concert Featuring:
Pay Per Blues and Bon Fire Orchestra
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18
Tickets may be purchased
from Mrs. Williams
in advance or at the door
Come and bring a friend.
All proceeds go to the THS Habitat
for Humanity House being built
in the spring.
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Fall Fundraiser for Soundwave and Wave Connection.
6-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 .
Faculty Parking in front of the Performing Arts Center
Trunks overflowing with treasures!
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Parents:
Tupelo Public School District is applying for funds from the Race to the Top - District competition. Our proposed use is to serve children from birth to graduation to be college and career ready through individualized learning plans.
In order to develop our proposal we need your input by Friday, October 5, 2012.
Please click HERE and take our survey that will take less than five minutes to complete.
Thanks for your support!
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COMMUNITY TAILGATE TIME!!!!!  5 p.m. Oct. 12 before the THS/South Panola Game
Parents, businesses, community members, organizations and churches may set up tents on the football practice field prior to 3:20 p.m. school dismissal or beginning at 4 p.m. Tailgating begins at 5 p.m. Grills must be placed on grassy areas. Come out and enjoy the fall weather, bring your tailgating food and chairs and enjoy visiting with other Golden Wave fans.
Rules for Tailgating:
- Do not pull any vehicle or trailer onto the practice football field. There is an underground sprinkler system.
- Do not drive any stakes into the ground to secure your tent. If you need to use stakes, use the space to the right of the softball field.
- Please bring trash bags to clean your area before you leave. The Student Council also will have some available.
- Restrooms are located behind the softball concession stands.
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TUPELO SWEATSHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE!
Help promote your school & city by
supporting the THS Boys Soccer team!
Crewnecks: $20
Hoodies: $25
Sizes from Youth Small to Adult 5X
Grey sweatshirts
Choose from Yellow lettering outlined in blue or
Blue lettering outlined in yellow
See any Boys Soccer player to order or email
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FOOD DRIVE
Help Emily Alford, Kaspar Caldwell, Sabrina Lao, and Drake Wilson with their senior project! Please donate the following items for a food drive to benefit Helping Hands:
Spaghetti Sauce (cans only)
Tuna
Mac and Cheese
Cereal
Peanut Butter
Cooking Oil (small plastic bottles)
PLEASE NO GLASS ITEMS!!
**The drive will be going through October 31st. You can also receive National Honor Society points for donating to this project. 5 items=1 point. You can get up to two points for donating for this project. Please drop off NHS donations to Mrs. Kayla Fisackerly in B 127. Other boxes will be placed around the school as well.**
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Club Bowling THS will meet on Friday, Oct. 5 from 4:00-5:00 at Rebelanes. All students and staff members are invited to come and bowl. Bring $5 to cover the cost of bowling. See you on the lanes!
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NEEDED: TRAILER OR ATV
Does anyone have a trailer or ATV/ four wheeler that can pull a trailer?! We need your help!!!!
The MHSAA (Mississippi High School Athletic Association) Region One State Marching Band Evaluation is October 13 and we need your assistance!
Over 29 different schools will be on the campus of Tupelo High School that day and night. We need trailers (10ft to 20ft) and ATV's/four wheelers to help pull the equipment of the bands on and off the field. If you are willing to let us borrow this equipment for this important day, please contact Charlotte Pratt at thsbandsecretary@gmail.com.
Thanks for supporting your Tupelo High School Band!
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Free Workshops sponsored by Lee County Library and SAFE
DATE VIOLENCE -WORKSHOP &VIDEO 4:00 - 6:00 Oct. 8th ALL PROGRAMS ARE AT THE LEE COUNTY LIBRARY & FREE -contact number 841-9027
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Please take note of the following:
- All K-8 students will need to be accompanied by an adult to purchase a ticket.
- During the game, we ask that all students sit in the stands to support our football players and be respectful of others watching the game.
- No standing will be allowed in front of the bathroom, fence, and concession areas. For safety purposes, these areas are walk-through zones.
Thank you for your cooperation and for your support at our athletic events.
Go Wave!
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 Council of Excellence at THS
Tupelo High School is in the process of establishing a Council of Excellence to strengthen the lines of communication among all key stakeholders (THS students, staff, parents, and the community) for the benefit of Tupelo High School and its students. An application process will be used for interested members.
Click HERE for the application and more information about the Council.
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GEAR UP ACT
Gear Up ACT information 2012/2013 All THS students who participated in the Gear UP ACT PLAN test on February 2012 and scored a 17 or above on that test shall follow these procedures in order to be provided additional fee assistance. ( A maximum of once per semester during the eligible during their Junior and Senior years) ACT dates for Gear Up supported students using fee assistance will be: *Fall Semester - December 8,2012 *Spring Semester - April 13, 2013 Requirements to receive fee assistance from Gear Up will be: 1). Scored a 17 or higher on the ACT Plan test taken February 2012 2). MUST utilize any free/reduced lunch ACT waivers prior to using Gear Up Waivers 3). For December 8, 2012 ACT test, students should complete the ACT packet and give to Gear Up coach or site coordinator by October 1st, 2012 4). For April 13, 2013 ACT test, students should complete the ACT packet and give to Gear Up coach or site coordinator by February 4, 2014. ***Disqualification / forfeiture of Future Gear Up fee assistance ACT testing 1) If a student fills out a packet and turns it in to the Gear Up College Coach or site coordinator and it is mailed to ACT, the student MUST take the test for that test date or the student will forfeit or lose all remaining fee assistance from Gear Up for future testing. If you are not going to take the test, do not turn in the ACT packet. 2) Any student who did not take the ACT Plan test in the 10th grade is ineligible. 3) Any student who did not score 17 or higher is ineligible 4) Any student who is new to the Gear Up Cohort class and did not take the ACT Plan test as part of the 10th grade cohort is also ineligible
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FOR SECOND SEMESTER READING LISTS, CLICK
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iCreate the Future Handbook
The digital version of the "iCreate the Future" handbook is available to review on student laptops and on school websites. Please note a change this year in the deductible. The deductible is now $500 if loss or damage is not covered by the District's policy. Click HERE to read the handbook.
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CLUB NEWS:
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Habitat For Humanity dues are due by Oct. 4. They can be turned in to any officer or to the Choral Department office. Meeting will be 5:30 p.m. Thursday in Chorus Room.
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NHS Current Members: $10 dues are now being accepted. Please pay by Oct. 19 to Mrs. Gray in the Media Center.
- Key Club News - Dues are now being accepted for Junior and Senior Members. They are $20 and will include your Key Club t-shirt. Please pay by Oct. 12 to Mr. Turner in A210.
- Current and prospective members of Anchor Club need to check the Haiku page. Information about dues, point opportunities, and initiation can be found on that page. Club fees are due on October 31, 2012. All members must pay fees.
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UPCOMING INFORMATIONAL MEETING
CREATE is sponsoring Dr. Daggett on October 30 at BancorpSouth Coliseum from 6:30 - 8:30. Teachers, staff, parents, and community members are invited to attend. Dr. Daggett is a dynamic speaker.
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STUDENT DECALS
Student decals are sold on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11:30 and 1:40 p.m. in H104 - Officer Pass' office.
Students are to bring their driver's license, proof of insurance and their tag number. Students also need to bring the drug and alcohol consent form signed by a parent/guardian. The drug and alcohol consent forms are available in H104 or at the Main Desk in the Administration Building.
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NEED HELP WITH HAIKU?
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 What is Haiku? Haiku is a powerful yet easy-to-use online tool that strengthens ties between classroom and home. Your child's teacher creates his or her own website and will post information including assignments, quizzes, and multi-media resources. To get started, you'll need a code. Call Mary Thomas @ 841-8970 or email her @ methomas@tupeloschools.com, and she'll help you get started! |
THS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INVITES GRADUATES TO GET ON BOARD!
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THS Alumni Association Executive Board, chaired by 1976 graduate Scott Reed, recently held its first organizational luncheon meeting in the Performing Arts Center. The founding members were made up of graduates that spanned the1950s into early 2000s. The group met to formulate ideas about its mission and to establish various committees.
If you are a graduate of THS and would like to join or serve on a committee, please contact Mary Thomas via email @ methomas@tupeloschools.com.
A website and Facebook are being established, and a quarterly newsletter will be sent to members updating you on THS news and events, and posting any upcoming class reunions. |
GOLDEN WAVE FOOTBALL! 
Friday, Oct. 5 - Southhaven (away)
Don't miss out on another exciting season of Golden Wave Football!!! Home games this year will include Starkville, Shannon, Columbus, South Panola, Horn Lake. Season tickets are on sell now and can be purchased in Mrs. Cook's office located in the administration building between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Adult Season Ticket $25.00, Student Season Ticket $20.00. General Admission/Game Day (K-Up) $6.00.
This year we will be selling game day tickets in advance!! These tickets can be purchased in Mrs. Cook's office on Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Show your support by purchasing your season ticket or game day ticket!!! Good Luck! Go Wave!
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 Upcoming College Visits
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Representatives from the following colleges will be in the Administration Building during lunch periods. For students wishing to learn more about these institutions, please drop by for a visit:
- MIssissippi State University's College of Architecture, Art, and Design - Monday Oct. 15
- Samford University - Monday, Oct. 22
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SPECIAL DIET MEALS
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 Students who have special diet needs (medical or religious requirements/preferences) can be provided special substitutes in the THS cafeteria.
Contact the THS Cafeteria Manager for more information 662-841-8976.
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Dropping off items for Students
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It would help us greatly if you let your child know that the item or lunch will be available at the main desk. They will not be allowed to leave class instruction to come to the Administration Building. They will need to pick up the item between classes or during lunch.
Remember - we will not accept drinks or lunches in commercial fast food bags or containers.
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 Military Academy Day
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Tupelo High School has had a proud history of students who are chosen for the various branches of the military academies following high school.
If you are interested in attending one of the academies, Military Academy Day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Tupelo Aviation Support Facility. A representative from each academy will be there to give a presentation on their respective mission to education.
For more information about the nomination process, you may visit Alan Nunnelee's website at
or contact Dave Irwin at 662-841-8808.
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COLLEGE NEWS
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- The University Of Southern Mississippi presents Black & Gold Day on Saturday, November 17, 2012. At Black & Gold Day, students can join guided tours of USM's campus; attend seminars on admissions, financial aid and scholarships; find out more about academic majors and student organizations, and go to the Southern Miss vs. UTEP football game at The Rock. Students can reserve their spot at Black & Gold Day by going to www.usm.edu/admissions.
- AES Engineers scholarship
We will be awarding $500 to the winner(s) each year.
Scholarship Deadline - October 5, 2012
Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of our web site
www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
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College scholarships
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Local College Scholarships will be posted closer to Christmas. But below is a state scholarship recently sent to our counselors:
Mississippi Concrete Industries Association Essay/Scholarship for 2012.The contest is open to students who are either in their junior or senior year in high school (ages 16-18) and who live in Mississippi. We encourage participation from throughout the state and remind all participants that submissions must be submitted or postmarked by Monday, November 12, 2012 . The entry form and rules are also available online at . We encourage our students to submit their entries and essays online.
As you prepare the students please remind them that this is an "essay" contest and reports are not what the judges are looking for. The definition of essay is a short literary composition expressing the author's viewpoint on a subject which can take many forms. Some ideas that might jump start their thinking about concrete are: how concrete affects the environment; the impact of using concrete to build homes; concrete benefits to society, and concrete related jobs.
Should you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Mississippi Concrete Industries Association Administrative Office at 601-957-5274 or by email: info@mississippiconcrete.com.
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Board Policy Changes
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Recently the TPSD Board made some changes to school policies that may affect your child.
- For changes in dress code policy, click HERE.
- For changes in cell phone policy, click HERE.
- For changes in absences policy, click HERE.
- For changes in student medical policy, click HERE.
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Monday, Oct. 8 is Columbus Day and a school holiday. Classes resume Tuesday, Oct. 9. Have a great weekend.
