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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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HOW DO I SEND AN EXCUSE TO THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE? Email excuse by clicking HERE. Fax excuse: 84o-1838 or Send note by student.
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CULINARY ARTS PREPARES TEACHER MEALS
Student s in Mrs. Henson's Culinary Arts Classes were busy in the kitchen last week preparing lasagna, salad, homemade bread and dessert for 40 teachers in A Building. This year, the Culinary Arts Department is preparing an entire meal for teachers by building. The monthly meals are sponsored by individuals, families or businesses in our community. If you are interested in sponsoring a monthly luncheon for teachers, email Mary Thomas @ methomas@tupeloschools.com or call 841-8970. 
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FILM EVENT AT LINK CENTER
Michael Zimmer, a Wisconsin filmmaker, will be at the Link Center 7 p.m. Tuesday to screen his film, "The Entertainers." This is a great opportunity for students interested in film or in music.
Admission is $5, which includes popcorn and a drink.
For more information on the film industry or upcoming high school film competitions, go to www.tupelofilmfestival.com.
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PRESTIGIOUS BAND AWARD GIVEN 
Pictured with Kaitlyn Kornoely, second from left, are, from left, Mr. Jason Harris, THS principal, Mr. Timothy Matlock, THS Band Director, and Mr. Jeremy Greenwood, THS Assistant Band Director.
Senior Kaitlyn Kornoely was recognized Monday during a special program as one of 125 high school marching musicians and color guard members in the nation chosen to perform during halftime of the Nation's premier high school football game, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. The Bowl will take place on Saturday, January 5th at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Kaitlyn was chosen based on her musical talent, marching achievement, character, and leadership.This is the second consecutive year a THS student was chosen for this prestigious honor. Congratulations, Kaitlyn!!!
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NMMC NURSE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
North Mississippi Medical Center is sponsoring a Nurse Mentorship Program for senior students from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for eight weeks January 29-March 29.
The program will feature class lectures on Tuesdays, and guest speakers, life skills and job shadowing on Thursdays. Participants will receive a uniform and a t-shirt. Deadline to apply: Nov. 2 Applications are available in the THS Guidance Center. Twenty students will be selected. To apply:
- Complete the application - Click HERE.
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Write a 250-word essay stating how this program will benefit you, as well as any health care experience you have, what courses you enjoy, and your strengths and weaknesses.
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Two letters of recommendation from your teachers or employers. These must be faxed by the teacher or employer directly to Rosalyn Campbell at (662) 377-6221 or emailed to
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High school transcript
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Copy of ACT score (if applicable)
Following successful completion of the Nurse Mentorship Academy, each participant will receive certified nursing assistant training during the summer. This training will prepare participants for the certification exam and employment opportunities that can lead to an exciting career in health care.
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"Meet the Wave" for Boys and Girls basketball teams will be Tuesday October 23rd in the THS gym. Come and meet the players and cheerleaders for this upcoming season. Action starts at 5:30pm with the 8th grade teams. The Varsity girls will play at 7:15 and the Varsity boys will play at 7:45. The Varsity cheerleaders will be introduced between games. Season tickets and t-shirts will be on sale.
Also, Tupelo Boys' Basketball is selling t-shirts for $10. The shirts are blue with gold lettering. See Coach Norwood, Coach Murphree or Coach Wilson if you want to purchase one. They also will be available at "Meet the Wave" on October 23rd at 5:30 p.m. in the gym.
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9TH GRADE BASEBALL TRYOUTS
9th grade baseball tryouts will be Monday, 10/29/12 @ the THS baseball field, 4:30 p.m. You must have with you a tryout wavier completely filled out, signed by you and a parent. Waviers can be picked up in the athletic office (J building) or at the main desk (J building).
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ACT TESTS AND DATES
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Dates:
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Registration deadline:
| Late Registration | | | | | | December 8, 2012 | November 2, 2012 | November 3 - 16, 2012 | | February 9, 2013* | January 11, 2013 | January 12 - 18, 2013 | | April 13, 2013 | March 8, 2013 | March 9 - 22, 2013 | | June 8, 2013 | May 3, 2013 | May 4 - 17, 2013 |
To register, you may go to www.actstudent.org.
For a voucher, please see Mrs. Reed in I building. Tests are given on the THS campus.
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SCHOOL PICTURES 
LM Shelley will be on campus to take school pictures on Thursday, Nov. 29 and Friday, Nov. 30. |
 THS Wave/Lady Wave Soccer
MEET THE WAVE
6 P.M. THURSDAY, NOV. 1
Tupelo Sportsplex - Paul Eason Field (field with track around it) Both boys & girls teams will be introduced followed by a short scrimmage.
Please come support Wave/Lady Wave Soccer teams
as they "kick-off" the 2012-13 Soccer Season!!!
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CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ATTENDANCE CENTER
Parents: when your child misses school (either for one period or the whole day) you'll need to send a written note by the student, fax it or an email the attendance center
in order to have an excused absence. The attendance center no longer takes phone calls for absences.
Please keep this contact information handy:
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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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HANNAH HOUSE FOOD DRIVE
Four THS Seniors are having a canned food drive for Hannah House, a Tupelo home for the elderly that they have adopted for their Culmination Project. The food drive will run from Monday, Oct. 22-Friday, Oct. 26. Boxes will be placed in various buildings on campus. Please give to this worthy cause.
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THS ALUMNI BAND TO FORM
Are you a graduate of THS, and did you play in the band? Former members are organizing an Alumni Band. So get that instrument out of the attic and contact Mary Thomas if you're interested in being a part of this group. The Alumni Band hopes to play at various events, including at next's year's Homecoming Game. Email methomas@tupeloschools.com for more information or to sign up, or you may call 841-8970.
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Free Reading Workshop sponsored by Joining Hands to Lift Students
Monday, October 22, noon
Hancock Leadership Center
Instructor - Brandi Freed, TPSD Curriculum Specialist
Parents will learn listening technique and strategies for questioning as students read to enable them to become better critical thinkers. Role playing will be used to illustrate these techniques and parents will leave with a special memento to begin their exciting journey to help our students succeed!
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TRYING TO MAKE PLANS FOR THE HOLIDAYS?
Here's THS' Exam Schedule:
- Monday, Dec. 17: 2nd and 4th block
- Tuesday, Dec. 18: 1st and 3rd block
- Wednesday, Dec. 19: Makeup Day
- Thursday Dec. 20 begins Holiday Break; classes resume Friday, Jan. 4.
The following is THS' exemption policy:
Students in grade 9-12 may choose to be exempt from end of course final exams for full credit and half credit course if the following criteria are met:
* Student has not received ISS or OSS during the school year;
* The student has an eight-five (85) or above average in the course;
* The student has not missed more than three (3) days/periods (excused or unexcused) prior to days designated for final exams for full credit courses;
* The student has not missed more than one (1) day/period (excused or unexcused) prior to days designated for final exams for half credit courses;
* Student has not been assigned placement at the Structured Day Program during the school year;
* The course is NOT a prerequisite course for SATP;
If the student elects to take an exam in which exemption requirements have been met, the student will not be penalized by an exam grade that would lower the student's final average.
College visits are considered school related absences. Eleventh and twelfth graders are allowed two college visits per year. School related absences do not affect exemption status. In other words, students may still be exempt if school related absences cause the total number of absences to exceed the exemption limit.
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WAVE/LADY WAVE BASKETBALL TICKETS GO ON SALE!
Show your support by purchasing a season ticket for the 2012-13 "Wave" and "Lady Wave" basketball teams as they hit the court. Tickets can be purchased in Mrs. Cook's office between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Home games include Neshoba Central, Pontotoc, Oxford, Southaven, South Panola, Columbus, Grenada, Shannon, New Albany. Adult Season Ticket $25.00, Student Season Ticket $20.00, General Admission $5.00 (K & UP)
The Basketball season officially gets under way with the Nov. 3 Carlock Automotive Tipoff Classic (not included on season ticket purchase) here at THS.
This year we will be selling game day tickets in advance!! These tickets can be purchased on the day of the home basketball game in Mrs. Cook's office between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Show your support by purchasing your season ticket or game day ticket!! GOOD LUCK! GO WAVE!
GOOD LUCK! GO WAVE!
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THS TENNIS TRYOUTS 
Tennis tryouts will be held from 4:00-6:00 pm on October 22, 23 and 25 at Rob Leake City Park. You must stop by Coach Bishop's room, B254, to sign the list and pick up a tryout waiver. You will not be allowed to tryout without a signed waiver.
- October 22 - Players who have not played on a team and/or do not have a USTA ranking
- October 23 - Current JV & Players who have not played for THS, but have a USTA ranking or have played on a team
- October 25 - Current Varsity Players
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The 2012 Week of the Family Essay Contest
Winning Prizes: 1st place $100, 2nd place $50, & 3rd place $25
To enter please fill out the form below & attach it to your 1-2 page essay and turn into your school's front office by October 31, 2012.
The following are essay topics. Please write on the grade-appropriate topic listed below.
- K-2nd grade: "What my family means to me."
- 3-6th grade: "My favorite family tradition or memory."
- 7th-8th grade: "My most fun family memory or vacation."
- 9th-12th grade: "How my family helps shape my future."
Checks will be presented and 1st Place Winners will be asked to read their winning essays at the
Family Fall Festival at Ballard Park at 2pm on November 10th.
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NEXT 60 PERCENT DAY:
Wednesday, Oct. 31; Classes dismissed @ 11:45 a.m.
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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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HOLIDAY GREENERY FOR SALE
The Cheerleaders are selling Holiday Greenery. If you would like to place an order, you can do so with me or any
by emailing Ms. Alford at kqalford@tupeloschools.com or order from any Varsity Cheerleader.
The prices are as follows:
Wreaths:
22" Boxwood, Pine, and Fir - $25
24" Fraser FIr- $25
36" Fraser Fir-$40
Garland (25 feet):
White Pine- $25
Fraser Fir-$30
Mixed Fir and Pine- $35
Fraser Fir Trees: Tress will be delivered in the Tupelo area
6'-7'- $45
7'-8'-$60
9'-10'-$90
We will be taking orders until Friday November 9th.
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SOCCER SWEATSHIRTS TO BE SOLD AT FRIDAY'S GAME!
Sweatshirts and crewnecks are now available
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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THS SENIORS: An Ole Miss representative will be on campus Thursday, Nov. 1 to meet with those students who have applied or who have been admitted to the University. He will be in J building from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. to discuss college applications, scholarships and university life.
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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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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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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:
- 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.
- Point opportunity available for We Care About Animals members. See Mrs. Rowe to sign up for the upcoming event.
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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. 19 - DeSota Central (Away)
Game Time: 7 p.m.
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:
- Samford University - Monday, Oct. 22
- Ole Miss (for seniors who have applied or are considering applying) - Thursday, Nov. 1
- Rhodes College - Friday, Nov. 2
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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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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.
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College scholarships
| You may now review National College Scholarships by clicking HERE.
Click HERE for area scholarships.
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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