Thursday, March 3
* Big Art Day for Levi Fry & Blocker Families, 5:30-7 p.m. at TCHS H-Hall
Friday, March 4
* Early Release for all schools. See the dismissal times in the article on the right.
TX Public Schools Week Download Activities
Monday, March 7
* Roosevelt-Wilson Lunch with Loved Ones, all lunch periods
* TCHS Key Club Meeting, 3 p.m. Lecture Hall
* TCHS Open House, 5:30 to 7 p.m. - Student performances, curriculum displays and Art Walk
* Senior Steering Meeting, 6 p.m. J110
* FFA Meeting, 7 p.m. Lecture Hall
Tuesday, March 8
* Kohfeldt Pastries with Parents, 7:30 to 8 a.m.
* TCHS Senior Registration
* TCHS United Way Student Meeting, 8 a.m. Lecture Hall
* Northside Gradparents Day Lunch, all lunch periods
* Calvin Vincent Grandparents Day, 1-2 p.m.
* Roosevelt-Wilson Grandparents Day Kindergarten program, 2-2:30 p.m.
* TCHS Sting Read Club, 3 p.m. Library * TCHS BPA Meeting, 3 p.m. B103
* Blocker Middle School Open House & Book Fair, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
* Levi Fry Open House, 5:30 to 7 p.m. * Cosmetology Parent Meeting, 6 p.m. Cosmetology Lab
* TCHS Choir Booster Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Lecture Hall
Wednesday, March 9
* TCHS Interact Meeting, 7:05 a.m. Lecture Hall
* Northside Pastries with Parents, 7:15-8 a.m.
* Roosevelt-Wilson Pastries with Parents, 7-7:50 a.m.
* TCHS Senior Registration
* Levi Fry Parents in P.E., all P.E. periods
* Kohfeldt Grandparents Day Lunch, all lunch periods
* Heights Veteran's Birthday Bash
* Baseball Booster Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Lecture Hall Thursday, March 10
* TCHS Heritage Club Meeting, 7 a.m. Room B102
* TCHS Senior Registration
* Levi Fry Grandparents Day Lunch, all lunch periods
* Heights Grandparents Day 1st Grade performance, 1:30 p.m.
* Calvin Vincent Open House, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
* Heights, Kohfeldt, Northside & Roosevelt-Wilson Open House, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
* Heights, Kohfeldt & Roosevelt-Wilson late Book Fair hours during Open House
Friday, March 11 * COM Collegiate High School applications due
* LEADS applications due
* Woodrow Wilson DAEP Breakfast for Parents, 8 a.m.
* Heights Book Character Parade, 9 a.m.
March 14-18Spring Break
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United Way award
TCISD employees were honored by the United Way Galveston County Mainland for greatest contributions per capita in the Education Division. Runners up were Dickinson, Santa Fe and Hitchcock ISDs. Way to go, TCISD!  Pictured are central office administrators Dr. Terri Burchfield, Melissa Tortorici, Marcus Higgs, Dr. Cynthia Lusignolo, Susan Myers, Margaret Lee and Deborah Laine.
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TCHS agriculture news
Texas City High School agriculture student Haiden Perez placed 5th out 32 Steers in the Junior Market Steer at the San Antonio Livestock Show last month. This qualified him to auction his Steer at the San Antonio Livestock Show Market Steer Auction.
Good Luck to the students and teachers that are participating in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo this month. Agriculture teachers are Mrs. Ashcraft, Ms. Edwards and Ms. Maldonado.
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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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TCISD leadership changes
Jeff High, who was most recently the Principal of Roosevelt-Wilson Elementary School is taking on a role in TCISD central administration for the remainder of the school year to help hire an influx of staff needed for next school year. Veteran Heights Assistant Principal Wendy Patterson started as the Interim Principal this week. She will work alongside Assistant Principal Debbie Fuller through June. Patterson is not new to Roosevelt-Wilson Elementary. She previously taught both first and fourth grades there for 15 years before receiving her promotion to assistant principal 5 years ago. Jana Ferguson, who retired last year from working as the assistant principal at Roosevelt-Wilson will be assisting Heights Principal Nathan Jackson for the remainder of the school year. Texas City ISD is going through many transitions as we prepare for the annexation of La Marque ISD to Texas City ISD by order of the Commissioner of Education. One of the biggest challenges is for us to staff every single employee for four schools in La Marque. High is very skilled at the hiring process. It will benefit the district for him to serve in this new role. At the same time, his excellence in school administration leaves a great foundation for Patterson and Fuller to continue the success parents expect at Roosevelt-Wilson Elementary School.
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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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TCHS Yearbook sale
Although it has seen its share of changes throughout the years, a free, public education has This is the beautiful cover to the Texas City High School 2016 yearbook. Yes, that's the TC Dike. No, that's not Photoshopped. Books are still being sold at Balfour.com for $70, but price goes up again at Spring Break! 
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Sting Soccer Booster News
The Texas City High School Soccer Booster Club has moved the March meeting to Monday, March 21 due to Spring Break.
The Booster Club is still selling 60 inch square golf umbrellas for only $25, long sleeve t-shirts and hoodies for $15 and $25. Email Kristi Rambin for more information.
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Duckerator contest set
We hope you'll take a part in the upcoming 9th Annual TCISD Youthfest & Duck Derby to enhance education for Texas City ISD students.
Here's a fun way that you can support kids and promote your business too. Decorate one of the "Duckorator" Ducks to claim bragging rights for the most creative duck. Mainland Tool & Supply took first place last year with "Duckenstein". If you can't compete on the creative side, then sponsor a corporate duck to race with the other BIG DUCKS.
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SAT and ACT for juniors
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 before late fees apply
June 11 - Register by May 6
Register online
Upcoming SAT Testing Dates
May 7 - Register by April 8
June 4 - Register by May 5
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Glimpse inside our schools
Northside Elementary 3rd Graders took part in a Power Hour last week that tackled cause and effect with a mystery match up!  
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Register-Battle at the Mic
 Attention all secondary students, teachers and administrators who love to lip sync! The TCHS cheerleaders have a fun contest for you! Battle at the Mic will be held on April 15 at 7 p.m. at TCHS. Tickets are $5 to watch the event. Teams of up to 5 people can compete for $20 a team. Register by April 1. Registration Form
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Ronald Reagan Leadership
Interested in spending your summer interning and taking courses in Washington DC? Don't miss the final deadline for the Ronald Reagan Foundation's Leadership and the American Presidency program. Apply by March 16 to spend your summer in the nation's capital interning in a setting aligned with your goals and interests while also taking an accredited course on presidential leadership. For more information or to begin the online application, visit the website. Already have summer plans? Apply today for the Fall 2016 Leadership and the American Presidency program. Spend an entire semester studying presidential leadership in addition to other electives while still participating in an internship!
Questions? Contact Meredith Stasa at (202) 509-8948.
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Roosevelt-Wilson Fun Run
 Roosevelt-Wilson Elementary School is going to have their annual Fun Run on Saturday, April 9 at 8 a.m. at Nessler Park/Rotary Pavilion. Sign up today and you'll get a cute Tshirt with the logo above!
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TCHS 2016 Prom tickets 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.
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TCHS participating in Big Art Day tonight
Today is Big Art Day! Texas City High School will be joining 1,000 other Texas schools to raise art education awareness, all on the same day.
The National Art Honor Society will be hosting an installation piece at the high school in H Hall. All TCHS, Blocker and Levi Fry families are welcome to attend. The art teachers are encouraging any students that are interested in talking art classes to come and visit between 5:30 and 7 p.m. There will also be a gallery of student works.
"The students have been working on neon art. We will be blacking out a section of the hallway to usher the guests through and using black lights to showcase several themes. There will also be a make and take set up where visitors can get in on the glow-in-the-dark fun. Art will be on the walls, floor and ceiling," said TCHS art teacher Megan Carpenter.
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La Marque Elementary Principal named
The Texas City Independent School District Board of Trustees has approved the transfer request of Sharon Williams as the new principal of La Marque Elementary School beginning July 1, 2016.
 Williams is a graduate of La Marque High School. She is currently completing her first year as the principal at Kohfeldt Elementary School in Texas City ISD. She was promoted last summer after serving as the school's Assistant Principal for two years. Prior to that, she served as the District's Technology Instructional Specialist for 7 years. She also served as a teacher and instructional specialist in La Marque ISD over a 9-year period. In addition, Mrs. Williams spent about 2 years working for the University of Texas systems.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning & Development from The University of Texas Austin, a Master of Science in Instructional Technology with Human Resource Specialization from the University of Houston Clear Lake (UHCL). She also has Mid-Management Certification from UHCL.
"I am extremely excited about La Marque Elementary School under the leadership of Mrs. Williams," said Superintendent Cynthia Lusignolo, Ed.D. "She has been a valuable asset in Texas City ISD for the past 10 years, and I believe the La Marque 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students and the staff at La Marque Elementary will thrive with Mrs. Williams' leadership."
Williams is excited about the opportunity to return to her hometown. "I requested to transfer to La Marque Elementary because it has always been my dream to return. After leaving LMISD for a promotion in 2006, I've tried to return several times, but circumstances just would not allow for it. La Marque ISD has given me so much! It started with my K-12 education which prepared me for everything that has come my way thus far. Then again, La Marque ISD gave me a second start in 1998 by hiring me as a 4th grade teacher. While La Marque Elementary will be a part of TCISD, I see this as my time to give back to a community that I love so much. I can't wait to meet the current students and parents and possibly re-acquaint with some of my former students who have children in schools there. I am very excited about coming home!"
"Mrs. Williams is a devoted educator who puts students' needs first. Her experience and skills will be a great benefit to the staff and students at La Marque Elementary School," said Dr. Lusignolo.
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Students have early release on Friday
Texas City ISD will have an Early Release day on Friday, March 4 so teachers can participate in instructional planning for the spring semester. 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 - 11:25 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.
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Programs bring Black History to life
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Culinary Arts whips up scholarships
The Texas City High School Culinary Arts & Management team competed last month in the Texas ProStart Competition. Texas ProStart prepares students for careers in the restaurant and food service industry. Students gain valuable restaurant and food service skills through their academic and workplace experience. Texas ProStart takes high school culinary and restaurant management to the next level by providing the full support of the Texas restaurant industry to over 230 high schools reaching 20,000 students each year.
The connection between industry and schools ensures that teachers and students get the most from the Texas ProStart program. The annual Texas ProStart Invitational competition showcases the amazing passion and dedication students have for our industry. This is a great opportunity for students to gain experience and scholarship money for College. Each student received $1,000 scholarship from Johnson and Wales University and a $500 scholarship from Escoffier Culinary School in Austin.
Mrs. Saldana is extremely proud of the Texas City Iron Stings Culinary students.
The Culinary Team earning the scholarships include Marcus Sandino, Kishawn Manning and Sarah Medders. The Management Team earning scholarships include Gabriela Rico, Olivia Cravens, Elizama Aguillon and Briannah Brooks.
Good luck at the Skills USA State Competition this spring!
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Debate students continue to excel
Congratulations to the TCHS debate team members who won at the Galveston Island UIL Invitational this weekend. Left to right, Jaeden Johnson, 2nd in Lincoln Douglas & Persuasive Extemporaneous Speaking; Randon Mellon, 6th in Impromptu; Jakob Lucas, 3rd in Lincoln Douglas; and Enrique Salazar, 7th in Impromptu. Their Debate teachers are Victoria Graves and Lisa Herrera. Way to go! 
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Powerlifting prepares for State Meet
 Texas City High School's Santiago Hernandez, Jared Hernandez, Beau Ramos, Demontre Bell, Dante Hayes and Bayden Pethtel. have qualified to compete this weekend at Katy Taylor High School in the Region 4 Powerlifting meet. Coach Shephard says several of the young men have a good shoot to make the State Meet in Abilene at the beginning of April. Good luck to our Stings!
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Texas Public Schools Week March 7-11
Although it has seen its share of changes throughout the years, a free, public education has long been the heart of Texas. In fact, the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836 listed the failure of the Mexican Government "to establish any public system of education, although possessed of almost boundless resources" among reasons for severing political ties with Mexico.  The Freemasons in the state of Texas initiated the celebration of Texas Public Schools Week (TPSW) in 1950. The celebration is traditionally proclaimed in March in order to coordinate with the celebration of Texas Independence Day on March 2.
Texas City ISD is celebrating Texas Public Schools Week March 7-11, 2016. We welcome family, friends and the community to join in the activities taking place during this week. Download a complete list of activities
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Robotics team qualifies for VEX Worlds
Texas City Robotics team 590 competed Saturday at the VEX South Texas Championship at Clear Falls High School. Their Robotics teacher James Jobe said, "After a rough morning, the team turned things around during the lunch break for programming and robot skills." The team finished 8th in robot skills and 3rd in programming setting things up for a solid afternoon. For the elimination rounds team 590 was selected as part of the 4th alliance with Pasadena ISD's High Voltage team 231Z and team Meow Meow 266 from Austin. The alliance made it to the semifinal round, far enough to qualify for the 2016 VEX Worlds in April in Louisville, Kentucky. Team 590 was also the winner of the Judges Award. Team 590 is seniors Victor Garms, Matthew Jecker, Hannah Rose, junior Thomas Armstrong, and sophomores Celeste Lindusky, and Sam Moon. 
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Soundsations placed 5th in Show Choir
In their second competition ever, the Soundsations won 5th Runner Up at the Lone Star Show Choir Invitational near Fort Worth. This is the second year they have been to competition and they made Finals both years. Show Choirs combine singing and dance skills. There are a variety of songs and costume changes during a performance. Rico D. Hamilton and Kathy Skinner are the directors. 
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Drum line is 'beat'ing the competition
The Texas City High School Indoor drum line took 2nd place in the Texas Color Guard Circuit Drum Line (TCGC) competition in Pearland last Saturday. Our Color Guard took 6th. This is the first year that TCHS has had an indoor drum line that they have taken to contest. They took 1st place the week before at the TCGC Magnolia West contest.
If you would like to come and watch the show, please join the band on Friday, April 1 at 7 p.m. in the TCHS main gym. This will also be the final rehearsal before the drum line goes to Championships on April 3. Go Sting Band!
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Stingarettes win dance Sweepstakes
Last month, the Stingarettes performed two team dances and two officer dances at the Houston Senior High Showcase held at Pearland High School. The team dances earned an Overall Silver Sweepstakes Award, Best in Class for the team military dance, and 2nd Runner-up Best in Class for the team pom dance. The officer dances earned an Overall Silver Sweepstakes Award, 1st Runner-up Best in Class for their jazz dance, and 1st Runner-up Best in Class for their modern dance. The dance team director is Ashley Hardage.
Way to go, Stingarettes! They will be busy preparing for their Annual Spring Show April 28 & 29.
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32 headed to State Solo competition
 On Saturday, February 20, 40 Texas City High School students performed solos at the UIL Solo and Ensemble competition at Angleton High School where 37 of them received a Superior rating, scoring a "1" on their solo from their judges. Of those performing, 32 of the soloists performed a "Class 1" solo, and because of their Superior rating, they advance to the State Solo and Ensemble UIL competition which will be held on May 25-27 at The University of Texas in Austin.
TCHS Choir Director Kathy Skinner said, "We are very proud of all of these students and their hard work." Voice teachers that help train some of these students are Janie Ray, David Smith and Marcy Talley. Choral Directors are Kathy Skinner and Rico D. Hamilton.
Students advancing to state are:
Nathan Allison, 10th
Marissa Angel, 10th
Makessa Billiot, 9th
Aaliyah Charles-Hollis, 10th
Karen Foreman, 11th
Jacob Garza, 12th
Riley Harper, 12th
Taylor Harper, 9th
Kayelie Harvey, 12th
Malik Julien, 10th
Atarah Langham, 10th
Keilan Levesque, 9th
Micah Mannie, 9th
Cameron Mullen, 11th
Yanilet Navarro, 10th
Eduardo Orea, 11th
Chloe Penton, 10th
Bailey Povse, 10th
Ayanna Ray, 11th
Julia Reed, 11th
Kevin Reynolds, 10th
Madi Rhodes, 12th
Madalynn Standley, 11th
Alex Still, 12th
Ronnie Stovich, 10th
Nicholi Strom-McKee, 10th
Megan Treadwell, 12th
T.J. Webb, 11th
Daniel Webber, 11th
Erin Whalen, 10th
Cenedra West, 12th
Gillian Wilson, 12th
Julian Yanas, 9th
Kaylin Zarazua, 10th
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Spring LEADS applications due March 11;
outdoor challenge course is in May
Texas City High School is currently taking applications from juniors and seniors for the Spring Charles T. Doyle Leadership Program (LEADS). Applications are due March 11. The Spring 2016 event is a low elements ropes challenge course. This outdoor event will use a variety of team building activities that help students not only work together but grow individually.
The Charles T. Doyle Leadership Education and Development Series Program (LEADS) was the vision of former Texas City Mayor Chuck Doyle. The TCISD Foundation for the Future and the Texas City - La Marque Chamber of Commerce Leadership Mainland partnered together to bring life to this project more than 10 years ago.
The LEADS program emerged to provide a leadership-training opportunity to select junior and senior high school students from Texas City ISD and La Marque ISD. It has grown to include Galveston, Dickinson, Hitchcock, Santa Fe and O'Connell.
The main focus of LEADS is to develop future leadership opportunities for students with the local business community. One day leadership events are scheduled each fall and spring.
Seniors who attend both LEADS activities their junior year and both LEADS activities their senior year are eligible to be in a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship from Mr. and Mrs. Doyle.
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