Friday, December 11
* TCHS Band Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m. Auditorium - FREE
Saturday, December 12
* ACT testing at TCHS
* Holocaust Museum with Ms. Davalos
Monday, December 14
* TCHS Interact Meeting, 5 p.m. Lecture Hall
* Kohfeldt Elementary School Christmas program "A Holiday Moosical", 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15
* Levi Fry Choir Caroling Field Trip
* Roosevelt-Wilson Christmas program "Santa's Holiday Hoedown", 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
*TCHS Green Stings Meeting 3:15 p.m. Room C210 * Blocker Band Concert, 6:30 p.m.
* JROTC Booster Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Lecture Hall
* TCHS Choir Christmas Concert 7:30 p.m. Auditorium $7 advance/$10 at the door
Wednesday, December 16
* TCHS Final Exams for 2nd, 4th and 8th periods
* Levi Fry Zero Marks Field Trip to Main Event
Thursday, December 17
* TCHS Final Exams for 5th & 6th periods
* TCHS Heritage Club Meeting, 7 a.m. B102
* TCHS Speech & Debate Meeting, 3 p.m. Room D126
* Levi Fry Band Concert, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Fry
* Heights Christmas Program "Holiday Road Trip", 6 p.m.
* Northside Christmas Program "North Pole Diaries", 6 p.m.
* TCHS Choir Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m. Auditorium $7 advance/$10 at the door
Friday, December 18
* TCHS Final Exams for 1st & 3rd periods
* Early Release Day - See the schedule below.
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Early Release on Dec. 18
 Texas City ISD will have an Early Release day on Friday, December 18. Classes begin at the regular time. Breakfast and sack lunches will be served with the exception of only breakfast for PPCD because of their dismissal time. Dismissal time are as follows: PPCD Classes - 10 a.m. Blocker - 11:35 a.m. PreK/Head Start - 11:35 a.m. TCHS - 11:35 a.m. Elementary (K-4) - 12 p.m. Levi Fry - 12:30 p.m. Woodrow-Wilson - 12:40 p.m. Campus staff dismissal is 30 minutes after designated student dismissal for their school. Central Office staff dismissal is 1:30 p.m.
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FAQs on LMISD annexation
 The first of several community meetings on the annexation of LMISD to TCISD was held Thursday evening. If you have questions about the annexation and how it will impact your family, feel free to email TCISD. Feel free to review this list of frequently asked questions ( FAQs) to see if we have already addressed your concern.
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Stripes makes donation
A Stripes gas station and convenience store just opened off the Loop in Texas City this week. The Levi Fry Band played at their Grand Opening Ceremony on Monday. Stripes said that when opening a new store giving back to the community is very important to Stripes. Levi Fry Intermediate School was selected by the company to be the recipient of a $1,000 donation.
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TCHS Scholarship Bulletin
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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SFA Pre-Law Academy
Stephen F. Austin State University is having a Pre-Law Academy this summer that TCHS students can apply for. It is the only Pre-Law Academy in Texas designed for high school juniors and seniors. More Details
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TCHS Robotics excels again in contest
TCHS Robotics team 590 competed this past Saturday in the Urban STEM Robotics League tournament at Space Center Houston. The team was selected as part of the 2nd seed alliance going into eliminations with teams from Kountze High School and Lamar High School. The alliance was eliminated 2 games to 1 in the best of 3 semifinals. TCHS also ranked 3rd in programming skills and 6th in robot skills.
Congratulations to robotics teacher James Jobe and robotics team comprised of Victor Garms, Matthew Jecker, Hannah Rose, Thomas Armstrong, Sam Moon and Celeste Lindusky.
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TCHS choir students advance to Pre-Area
This past weekend, 5 TCHS Choir students participated in the TMEA Pre-Area competition in Pearland. All 5 advanced to the TMEA Area competition, which will be held on January 9! At the Area level, these students will be competing for a spot in one of the three TMEA All State Choirs. Congratulations to Sofia Faus, Veronica Stovich, Meg Treadwell, Nico Strom-McKee and Riley Harper.
"These students have been working on this Texas All State Choir music since July, and their work paid off," said TCISD Choral Director Kathy Skinner. "Membership in a Texas All State Choir is one of the highest honors a Texas choir student can achieve.
Their very proud directors are Kathy Skinner and Rico D. Hamilton. Good luck, Stings!
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Student Christmas Card winners named
Texas City ISD annually holds a Christmas Card verse and art contest among the schools. This year's verse was written by Elyzabeth Sandoval, a 12th grade student at Texas City High School. Her English teacher is Courtney Pugh. This year's, art was created by Maria Martinez, a 12th grade student at Texas City High School. Her art teacher is Jennifer Massie. Pictured left to right are School Board President Manual Guajardo, Jr., Ms. Massie, Maria, Mrs. Pugh, Elyzabeth, and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Cynthia Lusignolo.  Dark skies, cold air Christmas lights everywhere. Children laughing, Angels singing Wondering what St. Nick is bringing! The presents, the tree, Oh what a sight to see. The family gathered around, Dancing to the sound. How glorious to be Spending Christmas with family.
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TCPD Blue Santa program in TCISD
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Sponsorships available for Duck Derby
 We have been notified by TEA Commissioner The TCISD Foundation for the Future is preparing for Duck Season again in Texas City. The Foundation is celebrating our students for the 9th year at the Texas City ISD Youthfest & Duck Derby on April 9th. The Foundation is signing up event sponsors now through January 18. The sponsorship form has more details. If you don't want to sponsor the event but would be interested in sponsoring prizes, please get more details on the prize form.
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Order cheer calendar for the holidays The official Texas City High School 2016 Cheerleader calendar is coming soon! Reserve yours now by emailing Ms. Giusti. The price is $15. It will make a great Christmas gift or stocking stuffer! Proceeds help send the cheer team to this year's competitions.
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Melissa Tortorici
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