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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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CONGRATS CHORUS DEPARTMENT!
The Tupelo High School Choirs attended the District Choral Festival Thursday, Feb. 21, in Fulton at ICC. Each choir that received a Superior rating at the District level moves on to participate in the State Choral Competition in April in Jackson. The choirs are judged on sight-reading and concert performance.
The adjudicators are Professional Choral Directors from universities and colleges in the region.
Choirs receiving a Superior rating are: Madrigals Bel Canto, 9th grade girls Advanced Women's Choir Sextet (6 girls from Varsity Choir)
WAY TO GO!!!!!
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WELDING STUDENTS HELP COMMUNITY
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Pictured, left to right, are Sean Finley, Joshua McNatt, Donald Thomas with E911 and Tyler Fields.
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Tupelo Career-Technical Center Welding II students along with their instructor, Mr. Jayme McIntosh, recently
completed a project for E911 Emergency Responders. The students built a carriage rack on the back of their communication and support trailer for on-site disaster use. The carriage rack will house a generator and other necessary items needed for disaster relief through Lee County E911.
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Carriage rack built by THS welding students.
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3RD 9 WEEKS EXAM SCHEDULE
March 6 - 2nd and 4th Blocks
March 7 - 1st and 3rd Blocks
March 8 - Makeup day
There are no exemptions for 9 weeks exams.
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WINTER CONCERT
The THS Band will host its Winter Concert at 7 p.m Tuesday in the Performing Arts Center.
Admission is free.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT TEST REGISTRATION
For students enrolled in AP courses, AP registration will begin on Monday, February 25. The deadline to register is March 15. Students can register with Tammy Wheeler in J Building. Fee information is below. Exam:
The fee for each AP Exam is $89. As in the past, the District will pay half of the first exam which makes the first exam $44.50 and $89.00 thereafter. Fee Reduction:
The College Board provides a $36 fee reduction per exam for qualified students with acute financial need. Eligible students will pay $26.50 for the first exam and $53.00 thereafter. Click HERE for the AP test schedule.
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PLEASE TAKE SURVEY
Parents, Guardians and District Staff:
TPSD would like your input in completing the 2013-14 Federal Programs Planning and Needs Assessment Survey. Information gathered from this survey will be considered in the planning and development of the District's Title I, Title II, Title III and Title X (McKinney -Vento/Homeless) Projects.
Please click HERE to take survey.
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THS DOES THE
HARLEM SHAKE
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Gage Angle, moments before the Harlem Shake is about to begin.
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Students from all grades gathered in the gym before classes Thursday to participate in what has become an internet phenomenon. Just what is it? It's an internet viral trend that started a few weeks ago. Videos last 31 seconds and features an excerpt from the song "Harlem Shake". The video begins with one person (often wearing a helmet or mask) dancing alone for 15 seconds. The dancer is surrounded by other people who are not moving. When the song changes, the video cuts to the entire crowd doing a crazy dance for the next 15 seconds.
Moreover, in the second half of the video, people often wear crazy outfits or costumes while holding strange props.  | Dressed in costumes and using light sabers, THS students do the Harlem Shake.
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 | Only something like the Harlem Shake would get students to school by 7:20 a.m.
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TALK ABOUT IT
As a reflection of Tupelo Public School District's commitment to fostering a safer, more comfortable learning environment for students and faculty, we are proud to introduce a new program called Talk About ItŪ. Your son or daughter received a letter today about this service.
Talk About ItŪ is the nation's first and only anonymous online messaging servicing. It is a preventative solution focused on bridging the communication gap between students and faculty to create a place where teachers can teach and students can learn. It also:
* opens the channel and frequency of communications between students and administration
* fosters a safer and more comfortable learning environment
* provides students with a mechanism to reach out to adults and report problems anonymously
* builds positive connections between students and faculty members
* resolves student problems in a safe, efficient and timely manner
* allows students to assist in creating and maintaining a safe school environment
To learn more about this service, please visit
This service will be made available during the hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Administrators at Tupelo High School will be responding to student concerns during those hours. Messages may be left 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
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UPCOMING TPSD ORIENTATION DATES
Early Childhood Education Center - Pre-K February 26 - 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
February 28 - 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Lawhon - including 2nd grade, Lawndale, Pierce Street & Rankin
February 26 - Orientation Celebration
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Classroom and Building Tours - All Day
Grades 3-5
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SENIORS: CAPS AND GOWNS UPDATE
Seniors and early graduates who need to order caps and gowns may pick up an order form from Mrs. Namie in J building. She will take cap and gown payments only and turn them in to Campus Supply. Caps and gowns may be purchased for $42.80. A late fee of $15.00 will be added to that amount after March 31st. We will announce the new date Campus Supply will be on campus as soon as they send it to us. Thank you.
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THS BOWLING HEADS TO STATE!
THS Boys and Girls Bowling Teams will compete in the State Tournament in Jackson at 10 a.m. on Friday at Fannin Lanes.
Go Wave!
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THS BLOOD DRIVE
 Members of Future Medical Professionals are sponsoring a blood drive on Feb. 28 in the PAC lobby. For more information stop by Ms. Allens in B237 to sign up and get information.
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 The Spanish Club will work at the St. Luke Food Pantry on Saturday, March 2, from 10:00 until 11:30. The food pantry is on Eason Blvd. across from Turner Dairy. This is a point opportunity.
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SENIOR PICTURES/PORTRAITS
Please note:
1. Senior Class Large Group Pictures will be taken during T Period in the gym on March 7. Copies of the Picture may be ordered for $15. Copies may be ordered until March 29 and will be distributed in April.
2. Seniors who took their portrait at School have until Friday to choose a pose for the yearbook. After Friday, the yearbook staff will choose a pose for you.
3. Students who are having their portraits taken by an outside photographer have until March 8 to submit a photo. Please return the sheet your first block teacher gave you telling us who took your portrait.
4. Yearbooks will only be on sale until the first week of April. Don't miss out. Only a few extra yearbooks will be ordered and the price will go up to $70. See Mrs. Chumley in A107 or order online at www.balfour.com. |
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JUNIORS: MSU SPRING PREVIEW DAY
Mississippi State University Spring Preview Day will take place on Monday, March 18th. This event is designed to assist high school juniors in the college search process. There is a $10 charge per person. Upon arrival, guests will receive a packet of information and a t-shirt for their participation. Lunch will be provided along with some of MSU's famous ice cream. Space is limited and seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more about Spring Preview Day, please visit www.statement.msstate.edu and click on the links for "Upcoming On-Campus Recruiting Events."
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 KEY CLUB CUP FUNDRAISER
Key Club, a scholastic and service honorary club for boys at THS, is selling THS cups. They are offering two types: - A dark blue with gold writing of THS Golden Wave on one side and Where Excellence is Tradition on the other side: $1
- A double walled tumbler that comes with a screw on lid and straw: $5 It will be dark blue with THS Golden Wave logo.
To order, please email Jeramy Turner at jtturner@tupeloschools.com. |
DAYS OF INTRIGUE AT OLE MISS
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in the CIA, FBI, NSA or any of the other agencies that comprise the U.S. intelligence community?
The University of Mississippi's (UM) Center for Intelligence and Security Studies (CISS) is proud to offer a one-week summer program titled Days of Intrigue: An Intelligence Case Study that is open to qualified high school sophomores and juniors from around the country.
This program is modeled on UM's elite Intelligence and Security Studies minor, a highly competitive program that prepares extaordinarily qualified students for careers in the intelligence world. The dates for this program are June 10th - 14th, 2013.
Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. If selected for the program, students will receive instruction from CISS faculty and staff concerning how analysis is carried out in the "real world." The culmination of the week is a highly realistic "intelligence exercise" in which participants play the role of intelligence agency analysts and rush to save the United States from a catastrophic attack.
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OLE MISS OFFERS SUMMER COLLEGE
The University of Mississippi's Office of Pre-College Programs is pleased to announce that the annual Summer College for High School Students is now accepting applications for the 2013 sessions. Students can earn 4-6 hours of college credit while getting a taste of what college life is like. Ole Miss is limited to the number of students who may participate, but there is not a limit on how many students may apply. Ole Miss is already accepting applications and do expect both sessions to fill up by the first of May. Students must meet at least one of the admissions criteria listed below:
Option 1: 15 core high school credits and a minimum 3.0 GPA
Option 2: 10 core high school credits, at least a 25 ACT/1130 SAT and a minimum 3.5 GPA
Students with the following ACT score (or SAT equivalent) will receive an automatic scholarship:
27-29--$1,000 off the program fee
30-32--$1,500 off the program fee
33-36--2,000 off the program fee For more information, please see Mrs. Hadley in the Guidance Department. Click HERE to visit the Ole Miss website.
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TPSD'S 2013-14 SCHOOL CALENDAR
TPSD's School Board approved next year's calendar. To view the calendar, click HERE.
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 FREE ACT WORKSHOP
The next ACT Exam is April 13. Get prepared by attending a THS-sponsored ACT Workshop, 5-7 p.m., Monday April 8 in the Media Center.
This workshop is geared toward students who have never taken the ACT or students who scored 25 or below and want to increase their score. The workshop will include:
* Overview of Math, Science, English and Reading subject areas
* Tips to achieve your target score
* Time-saving strategies
* Resource Materials
Reminder: Bring the calculator and watch that you plan to use on the day of the ACT. Time is an important issue while taking the test.
Availability is limited to the first 30 students to sign up. You may sign up in the Media Center.
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JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
 A recruiter with Jackson State University will be in J Commons during lunch on Tuesday, Feb. 26 to talk to any student interested in finding out more about JSU.
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A MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE ON CAMPUS DURING LUNCH FEB. 27 TO TALK TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS.
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US NAVY RECRUITER TO VISIT
A Navy recruiter will be in J Commons during lunch on March 5 to visit with any interested students.
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ACT TEST PREP ACCESS
Parents: Your child has access to ACT Prep, a free preparatory tutorial that allows students to practice for upcoming ACT exams. To access ACT Test Prep, click HERE. The student types in his/her user name (he can see his T-period teacher if he has not recei ved one) and then he types in his student ID # without the zeros.
If you or your child have any questions, please call Mary Thomas at 841-8970 or email her at methomas@tupeloschools.com
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2013 Gum Tree
Celebration of Writing Contest
Once again the Gum Tree Festival will celebrate writing as an art form. Consequently, the Gum Tree Celebration of Writing Contest will be an official event of the 2013 Festival. Rules and important dates are listed below.
Click HERE to download the entry form and contest rules.
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For Seniors who took portraits at School with the Larry Shelley Company: To view and order pictures:
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- Click on Order online
- Choose Tupelo High School Seniors
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 number with out any leading zeros in the "Search by Keyword, name, etc:" box. - You will need to order all portraits from the website. No orders will be taken through the school.
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 SAVE THE DATES!!!!!!!!!
Subject Selection for 9th - 11th grade will be held on the following dates: February 19, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, and March 1.
Subjection Selection will be completed this year during each teacher's 1st block class. All students will need their MacBooks (if they have one) available on the day counselors/interns are scheduled to be in your room. To view the course selection list, click HERE.
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NMMC
SUMMER STUDENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Do you think you may be interested in a health-related field? Are you wanting to spend your summer helping others? North Mississippi Medical Center offers the Summer Student Volunteer Program for students entering 10th - 12th grades in the 2013-14 school year. Graduating seniors also are welcome to apply.
The deadline for entry is March 31. Please see your counselor for the applications and instructions. For additional information, call Carla Enis at NMMC @ 377-3131 or email her at carla.enis@nmhs.net.
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 THS PARADE OF BEAUTIES
Sponsored by the THS Football Boosters
6 p.m. March 2
Performing Arts Center
Entry fee: $30 non-refundable
Entry Deadline: Feb. 22
$250 scholarship will be awarded to THS Most Beautiful.
Forms available at the Main Desk in the Administration Building
(please return forms and fee payment to Main Desk)
For information: Heath Hershfelt - 760-4180 Renee Baldwin - 871-0354 Keri McMillan - 871-9745
Rehearsal date will be Feb. 24
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 These days, the internet is essential. If you receive free or reduced price school lunches, you are eligible to receive Comcast's Internet Essentials for $9.95 each month. For more information about this low-cost service, click HERE.
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SENIORS: LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS
The Counseling Department needs your help in identifying any Tupelo High School senior who has been offered a scholarship award- regardless of whether or not the student accepts the award. Therefore, if you receive an offer or hear of a scholarship being offered to a senior, please bring the award letter to the Counseling Center so we can keep an accurate account of this information.
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 JUNIOR GIRLS, PLEASE NOTE:
American Legion Girls State 2013 will be held June 3-8 at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. Girls State was developed to educate girls entering their senior year in high school about the United States system of government and to help them understand and appreciate their vital role as a United States citizen.
Delegates must possess high moral character, leadership ability, courage, honesty, scholastic ability, cooperativeness, and an interest in government and current events. Delegates will qualify to apply for prestigious scholarships. Eligibility is open to 11th grade girls. The cost is $250.00 per student. Financial assistance may be available. Registration deadline is February 19, 2012. See Ms. Hadley in J-114 to sign up. |
CALLING ALL PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, YOUTH PASTORS, RETIRED PERSONS,
COLLEGE STUDENTS:
ANYONE NEEDING COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS!
Tupelo High School needs parent volunteers for proctoring during state testing: May 6-13. A brief training is required prior to the test dates. If you are able to volunteer, contact Mary Thomas @ 841-8970 or email her at methomas@tupeloschools.com. |
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College scholarships
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 Seniors: Check out new Scholarship Information!!!
You may now review National College Scholarships by clicking HERE.
Click HERE for area scholarships.
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THS 2013 PROM
 This year's Jr./Sr. Prom will celebrate Mardi Gras! THS' only school-sanctioned dance is 8-midnight, March 23, at the Tupelo Furniture Market. Tickets will be sold the March 4-8 and March 18-22 in the cafeteria. The Prom Committee is busy booking a band and setting ticket prices. Both will be announced in the near future. Only juniors and seniors are allowed to purchase tickets, though underclassmen may attend if invited by a junior or senior student.
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MAKING PLANS FOR SPRING BREAK?
Spring Break: March 11-15
9 Week Exam Schedule: - Monday, March 4 - review
- Tuesday, March 5, 6 and 7 - exams
- Friday, March 8 - Make up exams
No exemptions for 9-weeks exams; all days, including Friday, March 8, are regular school days. School is not dismissed early on Friday.
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(Some of these dates may change due to inclement weather)
Senior Project Presentations: May 2 (4pm-6pm) in the gym
Subject Area Tests - May 6-10
Senior Exams: May 9 - Block 1 and 2; May 10 - Block 3 and 4; May 13 - Makeup Day
GED Graduation: 6 p.m. May 10 - Small Aud.
Senior Awards: 6 p.m. May 13 in the PAC (Awards Day and Night have been combined)
Sophomore and Junior Awards Night - 5:30 p.m. May 14 in the PAC
Freshmen Awards Night - 5:30 p.m. May 16 in the PAC
Graduation Practice: 4 p.m. May 16 at Bancorp South Arena
Graduation: 7 p.m. May 17 at BancorpSouth Arena
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Seniors: The new FAFSA for the 2013-14 school year is now available! Let the funds begin: www.fafsa.gov.
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 Did you know THS has a weekly podcast? To watch, click HERE.
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THS ALUMNI: WE NEED YOUR HIGH SCHOOL PICTURES!
The THS Alumni Associaton is building a website and would like some photographs from your high school years. Sports. Clubs. Band. Academics. Chorus. If you are willing to loan some, please call Mary Thomas @ 841-8970 or email her @ methomas@tupeloschools.com. We need the real photographs - and we'll return them.
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ORDER YEARBOOKS ONLINE!
 To order online with a credit card:
Go to www.balfour.com
Type in Tupelo High School or Tupelo MS
Choose yearbook from the menu of product available.
You will have the option of choosing from several packages which include a yearbook with options or a yearbook by itself.
You can personalize your yearbook using this site as well.
Thanks for your support of the THS Album
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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 9, 2012 | Through November 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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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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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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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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NOTE: NEW HELP DESK RULES
Technology has instituted a new District-wide Rule for grades 6-12 that students are responsible for before coming to the Help Desk:
- Student will Create a Folder on MacBook Desktop titled "Help Desk"
- Student will Copy all School-related Work to this folder that the student needs to save in the event repair or disciplinary action returns the MacBook to its originally-issued state
- The Help Desk will ensure that the files in the "Help Desk" folder return to the student's MacBook upon return to the student. The Help Desk will ONLY be responsible for copying and reinstalling this file on the student's computer. If student files are not in this folder or a folder is not saved on the Desktop, the Help Desk is not held responsible for missing student work.
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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. |
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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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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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