Sports Schedules
Blocker Middle School
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Thursday, October 8
* HOSA Blood Drive in the TCHS Main Gym, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
* Heights Fire Safety Programs
* TCHS Red Cross Meeting, 3 p.m. in the Lecture Hall
* Stingarette Camp Registration, 5-7 p.m. at the back entrance near cafeteria * Levi Fry Fall Choir Concert & Fundraiser, 5:30 p.m. for 5th Grade and 6:30 p.m. for 6th Grade
* TCHS Region Jazz Band Area Taping in Alvin ISD
* Project Grad PG2019 Meeting 6:30 p.m. in Room J110 (Poster Making)
* TCHS production of "Alice in Wonderland", 7 p.m. in the Auditorium; $5/$7 admission
Friday, October 9
* TCHS Pep Rally & Dress Up Theme "Beach"
* TCISD Early Release
* Choir Pre-Game BBQ Sandwich Meal, 4:30-6:30 p.m. TCHS cafeteria, $10
Saturday, October 10
* Marching Band to Lamar Contest
* UIL Congress at Lamar CISD
* Stingarette Dance Camp, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
* TCHS production of "Alice in Wonderland", 7 p.m. in the Auditorium; $5/$7 admission
Monday, October 12National Food Service Workers Appreciation Week & National School Lunch Week
* Parent/Teacher Conference Day - no school for students
Tuesday, October 13
* TCHS Student United Way Meeting, 7 a.m., Lecture Hall
* TCISD School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Simpson Education Support Center
Wednesday, October 14
* TCHS Interact Meeting, 7 a.m. Lecture Hall
* Calvin Vincent Fire Station Field Trip
* TCHS Redefining Beautiful Meeting, 7 a.m. Lecture Hall
Thursday, October 15
* Calvin Vincent Fire Station Field Trip
* Heights Elementary Fall Pictures
* Levi Fry Preliminary Spelling Bee
* TCHS Heritage Club Meeting, 7 a.m. Room B102
* Forensic Club Meeting, 3 p.m. Room C212
* Speech & Debate Meeting, 3 p.m. Room D126
*TRE Informational Public Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Simpson Educational Support Center
* TCHS production of "Alice in Wonderland", 7 p.m. Auditorium; $5/$7 admission
Friday, October 16
* TCHS Pep Rally and Dress Up Theme: Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
* TCHS production of "Alice in Wonderland", 7 p.m. Auditorium; $5/$7
Saturday, October 17
* TCHS Choir hosts the Princess Tea Fundraiser, 9-12, Cafeteria
* District Marching Contest at Pearland Monday, October 19National School Bus Drivers Appreciation Week & Transportation Safety Week
*Early Voting begins for TRE
*TRE Informational Public Meeting, 7 p.m. at Simpson Educational Support Center
*Quarterback Club Meeting, 7 p.m. in the TCHS cafeteria |
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HOSA blood drive today
The Texas City High School Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is having their first blood drive of the year on Thursday, October 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school. One donation saves three lives! Free T-shirts, cookies and juice will be given to donors. Donors must be at least 17 years old, 120 pounds and have a photo ID. For more information, call Mrs. Thompson at 409-916-0851.
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Seniors get college ready
While parents are visiting with teachers on October 12 for Parent Teacher Conference Day, TCHS students are welcome to stop in to see Ms. Rawls in office B110 from 8 a.m. to- 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. to apply to college, complete scholarships applications, register for SAT/ACT, or whatever else they need to work on regards to life after TCHS.
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Homecoming is Oct. 23
 Make plans to attend Homecoming 2015!
Parade & Pep Rally
If your school, group or club (school, church, or community) wants to participate in the Homecoming Parade, complete the parade entry and return it to Liz Trader by October 12. The parade will be on Wednesday, October 21 at 5 p.m. The Pep Rally will immediately follow at Stingaree Stadium.
Hall of Honor
The TCISD Foundation for the Future is holding an induction ceremony and banquet for TCISD alumni being inducted into the 10th Annual Hall of Honor on October 22 at the Charles T. Doyle Convention Center. The community is invited to purchase tickets to attend the dinner and silent auction. The Honorees Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction begins at 5 p.m. with Dinner at 5:45 p.m. and Program at 6:45 p.m. Individual tickets are $60 and tables of 8 can be purchased for $600. Seating is limited so reserve early. For more information about the dinner or about the Hall of Honor, call 409-916-0108 or e-mail Deborah Laine.
Pre-Game Dinner
The Texas City Quarterback Club will host their Annual Homecoming Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on game night. Tickets are $10 each for the October 23 event. The meal includes enchiladas, rice, beans, cookies and a drink catered by Azteca. The meal will be served in the cafeteria from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased now at any home football game at the TCQBC table.
Alumni March & Game
The Homecoming game is scheduled for Friday, October 23 at 7 p.m. at Stingaree Stadium. The Stings will host the Willowridge Eagles. Tickets go on sale October 21. Alumni will march by decade around the track before the Homecoming game. Participants should line up under the scoreboard beginning at 5:45 p.m. with the March starting at 6 p.m. All alumni are encouraged to participate.
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Business and Senior yearbook ads on sale
Business Ads and Senior Ads are on sale now for the TCHS 2016 Yearbook. All ads are full color and range in price from $75 to $500 for a full page. The deadline to submit and pay for ads is October 31st. Email Ms. Kunard or call her at 409-916-0924.
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TCHS Choir to host Princess Tea Party
 Hear ye! Hear ye! All royal princesses in Kindergarten through Fourth grade are cordially invited to attend a regal princess tea! Join us for the first TCHS Choir Princess Tea Party on Saturday, October 17th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. You are welcome to wear your favorite princess gown. The festivities will include a picture with a royal princess, face painting, wand and crown decorating, games, a sing-a-long and more. The royal servants will serve dessert and lemonade to the princesses in training and provide a concert. The preregistration cost for this event is $20 or $25 at the door. Preregister Tuesday, October 13th and Thursday, October 15th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Stingaree Stadium. Download the application. Please direct any questions to Lisa Castaneda.
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Cheer Alumni event
Texas City High School Cheerleader Alumni are encouraged to cheer on the sidelines during the second quarter of the Homecoming game on October 23. All cheer alumni must register and make payment by 5 p.m. October 9. Registration is $25 and includes a T-shirt for free general admission to the game. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Stingaree Stadium against the Willowridge Eagles. The Cheer Alumni Show Off begins in the 2nd Quarter. Email the Cheer Boosters with any questions. Once registration has been received, additional information, cheers and chants will be emailed. 
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Soccer Booster Club selling ornaments
The Soccer Booster Club is currently selling Christmas ornaments for $10 each. They are made of shatterproof plastic with the Stings logo and name imprinted on both sides. Please email Kristi Rambin if you are interested.
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Choir hosts pre-game BBQ sandwiches
 Are you worried how you will fit dinner in before the football or volleyball games on Friday? The TCHS Choir is having a pre-game meal in the cafeteria on Friday. Tickets are on sale now from Choir students and from the Choir office for $10. The meal includes: BBQ sandwich, chips, drink, and dessert. You may "Dine In" or you may "Take out" any time between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Help support your "Singing Stings" before you go out and cheer our Stingarees on to victory! |
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Early Release Oct. 9; no school Oct. 12
Texas City ISD instructional staff will be participating in staff development during the afternoon of Friday, October 9. Therefore, students will have an early release that day. In addition, Monday, October 12 is the District's annual Parent Teacher Conference Day. Parents have the opportunity to make appointments with their children's teachers on this date. If you haven't already scheduled those appointments, please contact teachers now to do so.
Early Release Schedule
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Meals
| | Blocker | 7:25 a.m. | 11:25 a.m. | Breakfast
Sack Lunch | | TCHS | 7:35 a.m. | 11:35 a.m. | Breakfast
Sack Lunch | | Head Start/PreK | 7:45 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. | Breakfast
Sack Lunch | Elementary
(K-4) | 8 a.m. | 12 p.m. |
Breakfast
Sack Lunch
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(AM/PM) | 8 a.m. | 12 p.m. | Breakfast | | Levi Fry | 8:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Breakfast
Sack Lunch | | Woodrow Wilson | 8:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Breakfast
Sack Lunch |
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Storyteller visits Calvin Vincent Pre-K
This week, TCISD Calvin Vincent Early Childhood Center hosted a full day visit by Mary Jo Huff, a nationally recognized storyteller and author known for her special blend of humor that tickles and touches the hearts of all. She believes in the power of storytelling as a tool for developing early literacy skills.
"Today, with our knowledge of young children and brain development, we know that children need to hear stories, play with stories, retell stories and have fun with language," said Calvin Vincent Principal Susan Wilson. "Stories, finger plays, songs, movement, dramatic play and colorful visual aids improve children's learning and retention."
Mary Jo Huff is the author of seven publications and has written articles for several early childhood and storytelling publications. As a recording artist, she has produced a training video and four CDs, with a new CD new to be released in November, 2015.
Huff is one of the authors, and participants, of the Frog Street Curriculum currently used by Calvin Vincent. Students have had the opportunity to hear her stories, sing her songs, and watch her storytelling on the Smart Boards in their classrooms, but Tuesday they had the chance to see her in person and interact with her up close and personal. "All students were engaged and actively participated with her during her stories and songs," said Wilson. "They had an incredible time during every second of their visit with her, and were reluctant to return to their classrooms when their time with her was over."
Huff engaged students in many different stories and music and movement activities that were not only fun, but educational as well. She returned Tuesday evening for a family event that resulted in a full house. "Many children were reported as running off the bus begging parents to bring them back that night so they could once again see and hear the magic of Mary Jo Huff," said Wilson.
There were opportunities that evening for children to interact and participate in activities and stories, and many parents participated as well.
She relayed important messages to parents about the importance of putting down their cell phones and giving their children undivided attention when they have the chance, how to interact with and increase vocabulary and literacy with their child during mundane times such as sitting at a red light, and the importance of passing along family stories that are not written down anywhere and will be lost if not shared with each generation. She challenged every parent to share one family story on the way home Tuesday evening.
"This was an amazing opportunity to Calvin Vincent staff and students and resulted in what has been reported as, 'The best day ever!' by students and staff alike! My goal is to be able to bring her back to our campus again in the future," Wilson said.
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Apply online for substitute teaching
Texas City ISD is now accepting online applications for prospective substitute teachers. A major priority of TCISD is the employment of highly qualified teachers as well as highly qualified individuals to serve as substitutes in the absence of regular classroom staff. Substitute Teacher Training is being held on October 13 at 8:30 a.m. in the Simpson Education Support Center, located at 1700 9th Avenue North. New prospective substitutes must complete an online substitute application prior to the training.
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Sophomores offered free PSAT test
The PSAT/NMSQT will be given to sophomores at no charge on October 28. The first 50 freshmen that sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT will be charged a fee of $15 (no credit cards) and may sign up before or after school with Sue Madere in the Counseling Center. The deadline for freshmen to sign up is October 23, 2015.
The PSAT measures the critical reading, math, and writing skills students need to succeed in college and beyond. One of the benefits of the PSAT/NMSQT is that it gives the student an SAT advantage. The students need to arrive at school on time, have a good night's sleep and eat breakfast. The 2015 PSAT/NMSAT is the qualifying test that students must take to enter the National Merit Scholarship (NMSC) competitions for college scholarships that will be awarded in 2016. Students who meet published participation requirements, which include taking the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of their high school program, will enter NMSC competitions for recognition and awards. Information about NMSC programs, entry requirements, and scholarships to be offered in 2016 can be found at www.nationalmerit.org and at school.
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Alice in Wonderland to open at TCHS
Texas City High School Theatre Department proudly presents "Alice in Wonderland" as the first fall production.
After Alice tumbles down a mysterious rabbit hole, she finds herself in a strange land where everyone is raving mad. With the help of a Cheshire Cat, an astute Caterpillar, and a righteous Humpty Dumpty, Alice must find her way home and discover who she really is. This is a darker, more faithful version of Lewis Carroll's classic tale that re-imagines the experience of Wonderland, and ends with an unexpected new twist.
Showtimes are October 8, 10, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. at TCHS. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $5 in advance or with a reservation and $7 at the door.For reservation email Mrs. Davis.
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Stingarette Dance Camp October 10
 The Texas City High School Stingarettes will host their annual Youth Dance Camp for girls and boys ages 5-14 (Kindergarten0inh grade) on Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the TCHS gym. Early registration is on Thursday, October 8, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the TCHS cafeteria (back entrance). Registration will also be available on the morning of the clinic beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Cost is $30 at early registration or $35 on the day of the camp. This includes a clinic t-shirt, a picture with Stingarette group leaders, and lunch (pizza and a drink). Additional spirit items will be for sale in the lobby.
Dance camp participants will show off their age group dances and the camp dance beginning at 1:30 p.m. for family and friends.
Download the Registration Form. |
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TRE informational public meetings set
A Tax Ratification Election (TRE) informational meeting for the Texas City ISD community will be held on October 15 at 6:30 p.m. and again on October 19 at 7 p.m. at the Simpson Education Support Center, located at 1700 Ninth Avenue North. For more information, call 409-916-0114. |
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Tennis tshirt fundraiser starts now; TCHS tennis update from this week
The TCHS Tennis Team is on their way to another successful year, and they are now offering everyone a chance to "Hop on the Band Wagon" and support the team by buying a Tshirt! All proceeds directly benefit the TCHS Tennis Team.
The Varsity Tennis Team played to an 8 to 8 tie on Tuesday afternoon against Ridge Point in Missouri City before darkness stopped play. The match will be finished here today when they bring their JV to play. Coach Sawyer reported, "In the three matches that didn't finish we are up in one, down in one and tied in the other. If we win two of the three we will repeat as undefeated District Champs!"
Play will begin around 3 p.m. Good luck, Stings! |
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Marching Band named Division I Band
This past Saturday, the Texas City High School Sting Marching Band attended the Annual Katy Invitational Marching Contest. The Katy Contest was the second of four contests for the band this season. Head Band Director Matthew Raines said, "Upon entering the field, the crowd erupted with applause for the 2015 Sting Marching Band Field Show, from the movie The Hunger Games." The 2015 show is entitled "District 12"; Act 1 "The Uprising"; Act 2 "The Reflection"; and Act 3 "The Resurgence".
Congratulations to the TCHS Sting Marching Band for receiving 3rd place in Class 5A as well as a First Division rating for their performance.
"We are proud of the TCHS Sting Band and wish them luck throughout their competition season," said Raines. "We love this band!"
Upcoming Contest Performances:
October 10: Lamar Invitational Marching Contest; 11:30 a.m. at Rhodes Stadium
October 17: UIL Region 17 Marching Contest; 10:00 a.m. at Pearland Stadium
October 24: Area Marching Contest, TBD
November 2,3: State Marching Contest TBD |
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Quarterback Club recruiting members
The Texas City Quarterback Club (TCQBC) is recruiting new members. All family and friends of football players and trainers from 7th-12th grades are encouraged to join.
The TCQBC has a table at all home football events on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays where you can sign up for $25. Membership allows you to vote at meetings and it comes with a 2015 football t-shirt ($20 value).
In addition, you can purchase Sting t-shirts, hats, koozies, bracelets, yard signs spirit fingers and more at every home football game.
Tickets to the TCQBC Annual Homecoming Dinner are also being sold. Tickets are $10 each for the October 23 event. The meal includes enchiladas, rice, beans, cookies and a drink catered by Azteca. The meal will be served in the cafeteria from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The next meeting will be October 19 in the TCHS cafeteria at 7 p.m. |
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TCHS Scholarship Bulletin available
Seniors should be looking into scholarships now if they are planning on going to college next fall. Here is a comprehensive Scholarship Bulletin that are either available at TCHS in Room B110 (Ms. Rawls) or online. Students should read through each summary to determine eligibility. If you have any questions, email Ms. Rawls or call her at 409-916-0843. |
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Senior College Visit Day planned Oct. 28
On October 28, the underclassmen at TCHS will be taking the PSAT. Seniors are strongly encouraged to take a college visit to a prospective school. On that day, there will be two buses taking students to the University of Houston and Texas State University. The bus departing from TCHS going to Texas State will leave at 5 a.m. and is estimated to return around 7 p.m. The bus going to the University of Houston will leave at 7 a.m. and is expected to return around 2:30 p.m. Permission slips are available in the counseling center and are due on October 20. If students would like to visit another campus on this day, they must complete a college day form (located in the counseling center) and have it approved by Mr. Hall before October 22. If your child chooses not to visit a college on this day, they will be placed in a computer lab to work on college applications, scholarships, career assessments, etc. Please email Ms. Rawls or stop by her office, B110, if you have any questions.
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Melissa Tortorici
Director of Communications Texas City ISD |
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