Thursday, February 18
* 10th and 11th Grades course selections - Computer Labs
* College Representative, 10-10:45 a.m. in TCHS Cafeteria
* TCHS Forensic Meeting, 3 p.m. Room C212
* TCHS Speech & Debate Meeting, 3 p.m. Room D126
* Pre-Registration at LMHS for current LMISD students, 6-7:30 p.m. * Renaissance Academy Parent Meeting, 7-8 p.m. at LMHS Commons Friday, February 19* 10th and 11th Grades course selections - Computer Labs
Saturday, February 20
* Stingarettes at Competition in Pearland * Color Guard Contest at DeKaney H.S. * Drumline Competition * Choir UIL Solo & Ensemble at Angleton
Monday, February 22
* 10th & 11th Grade course selections - Computer Labs * Foreign Language Field Trip (Ms. Sullivan) * Key Club Meeting, 3 p.m. Lecture Hall * Student Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Room J110 * Senior Steering Meeting, 6 p.m. Room J110 * Freshman Parent Meeting 6 p.m. Cafeteria * Pre-AP Parent Meeting 7, p.m. Cafeteria
Tuesday, February 23
* 10th & 11th Grade course selections - Computer Labs
* TCHS Sting Read Meeting, 3 p.m. Library * TCHS Green Stings, 3:15 p.m. Room C210 * TCHS Cheer Booster Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Lecture Hall
Wednesday, February 24
* Freshman Registration * 4th grade Band/Choir Recruitment 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Auditorium * 9th grade meetings - All Day - Lecture Hall
* Powder Puff game at Stingaree Stadium, 6 p.m.
Thursday, February 25
* Freshman Registration * TCHS Heritage Club Meeting, 7 a.m. Room B102
* Northside 2nd Grade Program, 6 p.m.
* LM Pre-Registration, 6-7:30 p.m. LMHS Commons
Friday, February 26 * Freshman Registration * TCHS Culinary Competition at Conroe
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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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FAQs on LMISD annexation
 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. For staffing purposes, TCISD needs to know how many students will be enrolled in La Marque schools next year. Here's information on Pre-Registration.
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Soccer Sting items for sale
The Soccer Booster Club is still selling 60 inch square golf umbrellas for only $25, tote bags for $8, 3-pk ankle socks for $8, soccer alumni t-shirts for $15 and ornaments for $10. Coming Soon...long sleeve t-shirts and hoodies for $15 and $25. Email Kristi Rambin for more information.
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Camp L.E.A.D. for juniors
Camp L.E.A.D. is Texas Tech University's leadership education and development program. During this four-day/three-night program, students will participate in activities ranging from individualized leadership sessions to group challenges and team building activities.
All expenses, including transportation, housing, and curriculum materials are provided at no cost to students admitted to the program.
Admission to Camp L.E.A.D. is highly selective. Students should apply and submit documentation regarding their leadership abilities no later than the given deadline. To be considered, students must meet the following requirements:
- Grade level - must be an incoming high school senior in the fall of 2016
- Academic Performance - student's high school counselor will need to submit an internal form regarding student's academic performance. Students will also be asked to self-report ACT/SAT test scores.
- Community Involvement - must be an active member of the community and involved in extracurricular activities
- Leadership - must have a proven desire to be a leader
Students should apply online.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016. For additional information, call 806.742.1299 or email camplead@ttu.edu.
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Renaissance parent meeting tonight
There will be a Renaissance Academy Parent Meeting on February 18 in the La Marque High School Commons from 7 to 8 p.m. for parents who currently have a child attending this school in La Marque ISD. This meeting will immediately follow the COM Dual Credit Meeting. Pre-registration will also take place beginning at 6 p.m. this same evening.
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Stings face Tors in "play-in" Friday in SF
 The Stings and Ball High Tors boy's basketball teams finished tied for fourth in District 23-5A. There will be a tiebreaker play-in game on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Santa Fe High School gym. TC will be the home team and Ball will be the visiting team. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for students. Go Stings!
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Juniors should register for SAT and ACT
Juniors are strongly encouraged to take the SAT & ACT at least once this school year if they are planning on attending college in the fall of 2017. Also, if students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, they qualify for two SAT and two ACT fee waivers. Students can pick up a fee waiver in the counseling center and they must register for both exams online. On March 1 from 2:50 p.m. - 4 p.m. Ms. Rawls will be assisting students with SAT/ACT registration in room B105.
Upcoming ACT Testing Dates
April 9 - Register by March 4
June 11 - Register by May 6
Register online
Upcoming SAT Testing Dates
March 5 - Register by February 5; late registration fees apply through Feb. 23
May 7 - Register by April 8
June 4 - Register by May 5
Register online |
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Junior Soccer Camp set for Feb. 27
 The Texas City Stings and Lady Stings Soccer coaches and players will be hosting a Jr. Stings Soccer Camp on Saturday, February 27 from 9 a.m. - Noon. The camp will be held at Stingaree Stadium. Camp registration is $25 which includes camp instruction, snacks and a camp T-Shirt. All participants will be invited to attend a future Stings & Lady Stings soccer game where they will be able to play a mini-game at halftime of the Stings/Lady Stings Varsity game.
In case of bad weather, the camp will move inside to the TCHS gyms. Parents may pick up and drop off registration forms at the TCISD Ticket Office at Stingaree Stadium, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
school days. Camp registration can also be mailed to: TCHS Athletic Office, 1501 9th Ave. North, Texas City, TX 77590.
Registration deadline has been extended to Feb. 19. Check in for the camp will begin on the day of the camp at 8:30 a.m. at the Staggs Fieldhouse at Stingaree Stadium. Call the athletic office at 409-916-0147 for more information.
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Board election packets due this Friday
Texas City ISD is accepting candidate filing documents for the May 7, 2016 School Board General Election until 5 p.m. Friday, February 19. Three seats are up for election: District 1, currently held by Melba Anderon, District 2, currently held by Manuel Guajardo, Jr. District 4, currently held by Bryan Thompson. The trustees' term is for three years, ending May 2019. Candidate filing packets are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the Simpson Education Support Center, 1700 Ninth Avenue North. For more information, call Patricia Collins at 409-916-0153 or 409-916-0122.
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Incoming Freshman & Pre-AP meeting
Attention current 8th grade parents and parents of students planning to be in Pre-AP classes - On Monday, Feb. 22, there will be a Freshman Parent Meeting at 6 p.m. in the TCHS cafeteria followed by the Pre-AP Parent Meeting at 7 p.m.
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Powder Puff fundraiser is February 24
The Texas City High School Powder Puff Game will be held February 24 at 6 p.m. at Stingaree Stadium. Tickets are $3 pre-sale and $5 at the gate. Seniors will play the underclassmen. All proceeds benefit Prom 2016.
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Marathon funds new STEM lab at TCHS
Marathon donated $270,000 to the TCISD Foundation for the Future to implement a STEM SmartLab at Texas City High School. The Marathon STEM SmartLab will impact more than 1,850 Texas City High School students in grades 9-12 starting next fall. 
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Pre-Registration continues for La Marque
 In order to plan for the 2016-17 school year, Texas City ISD will be conducting a Pre-Registration for students who currently live in La Marque ISD boundaries (not currently attending a school in TCISD). We will need preliminary information on all students living in LMISD who are either currently enrolled or who are not but plan to enroll for the 2016-17 school year. The downloaded pre-registration information can be submitted several ways:
2. Drop-box: Complete the form and drop in box at any current LMISD campus or at Simpson Education Support Center located at 1700 9th Ave. N. in Texas City. 3. Mail: Complete the form and mail to:1700 9th Ave. N. Texas City, TX 77590; Attn: LM Pre-registration 4. In-person: TCISD Administrators will be available from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at La Marque High School on Thursdays,Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 to answer questions and receive the pre-registration cards. Additional blank forms are available at each LMISD campus. Thank you for your help in preparing for a successful school year for our students in 2016-17! Formal registration will take place this summer, so parents do not need to provide the typical registration documentation at this time. Parents only need to indicate where they live and if they will be enrolling in public schools currently in LMISD attendance zones.
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TCHS 2016 Prom tickets on sale for May Texas City High School Prom, Light Up the Night, will be presented by the Class of 2016 on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at the San Luis Hotel Ballroom from 8 p.m. until midnight. Pre-sale tickets are $50 per person or $80 per couple until March 11. After Spring Break, tickets are $60 or $100 per couple. All tickets are $100 per person at the door.  |
Reserve booth space for Duck Derby
There are just 7 weeks until the TCISD 9th Annual Youthfest & Duck Derby on April 9. The Foundation for the Future has partnered again this year with Modern Woodmen who will match funds raised in booths. Modern Woodmen will match up to $5,000 raised in booths reserved by TCISD student groups on Duck Derby Day. TCISD schools, groups, boosters and clubs can reserve now. Booth space is open to the public after March 7.
Reserve your booths today to get first choice on activities. First come, first serve so no activities are repeated! 
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Melissa Tortorici
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