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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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THS STUDENTS WIN AT WELDING COMPETITION
A Group of THS students recently competed at the Delta Technical College Welding Competition, placing in several events.
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Tyler Fields and Joshua McNatt recently placed 7th and 8th in the Delta Technical College welding competition. They both received medals for placing in the top 10. Tyler Fields and Sean Finley placed 3rd and 4th on the written exam portion of the competition.
CONGRATULATIONS!
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ACT TEST
Attention Students-If you are registered for the April 13th ACT test, you must have an admission ticket with your photo on it and another photo ID in order to be admitted to the test. If you do not have these 2 items, you will not be allowed to test. If you have not received your admission ticket, call ACT at 319-337-1270. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Reed in I 106.
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CAP AND GOWN UPDATE  Seniors have until April 30th to order their caps and gowns. They may be purchased at the front desk in J building for $57.80. Caps and gowns will be given out starting May 6th. In order for caps and gowns to arrive on time, please order by April 30. Students should place their orders only during T period or lunch.
Caps and gowns will be given out May 6th - May 17th in the Administration Building. Students will need to have their balance paid in full in order to pick up their cap/gowns.
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PENNIES FOR PATIENTS  We have an awesome opportunity to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The fundraiser is called Pennies for Patients, and will be April 8-12. As a school, our goal is to raise $500. The 3rd block class that raises the most money will be treated to Domino's Pizza!!!
Clean out your change jars. Search under couch cushions. Pick up those pennies! Every cent counts!!!!
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KEY CLUB MEMBERS NURTURE LOVE FOR READING!  | |
Junior Michael Ray reads to a class at Parkway Elementary School.
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THS Key Club began a program called Reading Keys. The program was developed by Key Club sponsor Jeramy Turner as a way to get students excited about reading. Key Club asked elementary school teachers throughout TPSD what book would they like to have read to their students. Then the young men of Key Club visit those classes to read the book and ask high level questions based on the book. At the end of the reading, the Key Club member donates the book for the classes' future enjoyment.
Jeramy Turner said, "The students are real excited to have a high school student in their class, hoping in return it generates excitement for reading in the young students and boosts test scores for them and for years to come."
Since March, THS Key Club has purchased, read, and donated 52 books to Rankin, Pierce, Parkway, and Joyner Elementary Schools.
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SENIOR AWARDS DAY RECOGNITIONS
Seniors: If you would like to be recognized on Awards Day, a completed "Records of Scholarship Offers and Acceptances" form must be submitted at the College and Career Desk by Friday, April 12th.
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1st Annual THS Football Boosters
4 Person Scramble Golf
Tournament Fundraiser
(All proceeds go to the THS football program)
Date: April 27, 2013
Time: Registration at 8:00 A.M. Tee-off at 8:30
Place: Natchez Trace Golf Club
Entry Fee: $75.00 Individual - $300 Team
Payment Due by April 24, 2013
Make checks payable to: THS Football Boosters
Hole Sponsors: $100 (Includes sign showing sponsorship)
Lady Luck: $20 - One Tee Shot from the Ladies Tee
Tournament will be played in Scramble with 4-person teams. If you do not enter a team list, you will be placed with others.
If golf tournament is canceled due to weather, player will receive a full refund.
Entry forms can be picked up at the front desk in J building.
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Club Bowling will meet Friday at Rebelanes from 4:00-5:00. Bring $5 to cover the cost of bowling.
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TENNIS SHIRTS SALES EXTENDED!
Due to high demand, we are taking a second round of Comfort Colors t-shirts & sweatshirts orders! Monday is the final day to place and pay for Comfort Colors items with any tennis player or Coach Laurie Bishop. Don't miss out!
Sizes available: Adult S-3XL and Youth XS-XL (crew only to L). Prices are the same for adult and youth.
Each item has this screenprint in white.
(Cash or check made payable to Tupelo Tennis Booster.)
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ATHLETIC TRAINING WORKSHOP
If you are interested in pursuing a degree in Sports Medicine, particularly Athletic Training, the University of Southern Mississippi's Athletic Training Department is hosting the annual Student Athletic Training Workshop for high school and Junior/Community College.
The workshop this year is being held June 14-16th
. If you are interested in this opportunity to network, gain CPR/AED professional rescuer certification and gain knowledge of what a career in Athletic Training has to offer, click HERE.
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The THS National Honor Society will be offering lunch tutoring on Tuesdays & Thursdays in the media center. Members will offer tutoring in all subjects. Students
who are interested should come during their designated lunch. If you have any questions stop by the media center.
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SENIOR PORTRAIT PROOFS ARE IN
Senior portrait proofs are available at the front desk in J building. Seniors who took their senior portrait on campus may come by the front desk during their lunch block to pick up their proofs. Please do not come during class.
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GREAT PARENT RESOURCES!
What's Common Core?
Visit http://mbcurl.me/5CB4 for lots of parent resources on how teaching and learning will be changing in our classrooms.
Would you like your student to practice test questions at home?
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GEAR UP MISSISSIPPI SUMMER ACADEMY FOR JUNIORS  Up to 75 THS juniors may attend a Gear Up summer camp FREE in early June at one of our state's four-year colleges! The students will learn about leadership, resume writing, career goals and so much more!!
The first 75 to sign up will be able to attend. Sign up will begin today at 3 p.m. Click HERE to begin the application process. Once you go to the Gear Up website, click on "For Students". You have two options for returning the applications:
Online submission
Directions:
1. The student needs to print out the application (first download the .doc file by clicking the line saying ... 2013 Summer Academy Application).
2. After printing it, fill out the application.
Either:
3. Scan the application and attach it to email to the proper person (listed in the left under General Information)
Option 2:
The second option is for students to complete the application (print it) and mail it to the campus. They will need to refer to the Brochure/Flyer for the mailing address.
For more information, call Pam Carson at 662-456-8627 or 662-456-3300.
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ATTENTION:
PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, FRIENDS OR EMPLOYERS OF SENIORS!
The yearbook is extending the deadline for Senior Recognition Ads to April 2. And the last day to order a yearbook is April 12!! If you would like to honor your graduate in a memorable way, consider purchasing a Recognition Ad. Ads may include baby pictures, school pictures from past years, or the "Fun" Senior Portraits.
They usually include a message of congratulations, favorite quote, saying or Bible Verse. They may be purchased by parents, friends, grandparents, or employers. These recognition ads are a great way to show your Grad and the THS community how proud you are of them and their accomplishments. To access an order form, click HERE. For more information about yearbook ads, click HERE.
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 PARENTS: HAVE A SUGGESTION FOR OUR DISTRICT OR SCHOOLS?
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
PLEASE CLICK HERE.
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THS DECA GOLF TOURNAMENT
Location:Big Oaks Golf Course
Format: 3 Person Scramble
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.
Registration due on or before April 18th
Early Bird Registration:$60 per player
On Site Registration:$75 per player
Lunch will be provided!
Prizes will be awarded to:
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners
- longest drive winner, and closest to the pin winner.
Other door prizes may be available!
For more information please contact
Brookes Mayes
Tupelo High School DECA advisor
601-938-2780.
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SENIOR BABY PICTURES
The THS Album Staff is now accepting senior baby pictures for the yearbook. Please place your picture in the folder at A107 (Mrs. Chumley's room) with your name on the back of the photo. You may also email it to thsalbum@gmail.com or give your picture to Maggie Thomas or Nita Hanns during your lunch. The deadline to submit photographs is April 5th. |
NEEDED:
PROM/BUSINESS ATTIRE
 A group of seniors is working on developing a Campus Clothes Closet that will house prom and business attire for students who are unable to afford these items for the annual dance or to wear for Senior Project Presentation Day. If you have prom dresses, tuxes, dress shoes or business attire you no longer wear, please drop them off to Mary Thomas in the Main Office in the Administration Building. For more information, call 841-8970 or email methomas@tupeloschools.com.
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College scholarships:
New ones added!!!!
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 Seniors: Check out new Scholarship Information!!!
Click HERE for area scholarships.
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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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Career/Technology Awards Night - 7 p.m. April 30 in the Cafeteria
Senior Awards Day - 9 a.m. April 30 in the PAC
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 Night: 6 p.m. May 13 in the PAC
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
Final Exams for 9-11 grades: May 20-22 (No early exams given)
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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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 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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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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 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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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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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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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. Testing begins at 8 a.m. in A Building 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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