Thursday, March 10
* 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.
Sunday, March 13
* Daylight Saving Time begins
March 14-18Spring Break - all schools and offices closed Monday, March 21* TCHS Key Club Meeting, 3 p.m. Lecture Hall* TCHS Senior Steering Meeting, 6 p.m. J110 * Stingarette Booster Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Lecture Hall
Tuesday, March 22
* TCHS Sting Read Club, 3 p.m. Library * TCHS Forensic Meeting, 3 p.m. Room C212 * Project Graduation 2017 Meeting, 6 p.m. Cafeteria Wednesday, March 23* TCHS Interact Meeting, 7:05 a.m. Lecture Hall * Roosevelt-Wilson Spring Picture Day * TCHS Redefining Beautiful Meeting, 4:30 p.m. Lecture Hall Thursday, March 24* TCHS Heritage Club Meeting, 7 a.m. Room B102 * JROTC Banquet, 5 p.m. Showboat* Northside Family Movie Night, 6 p.m. featuring Minion Friday, March 25* Good Friday - all schools and offices closed
When are the Stings playing? Check out the schedule links above in the black box! Go Stings!
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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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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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LEADS applications due
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.
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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
This week students at Northside interviewed grandparents to find out how much things cost in the 40s and 50s. They also had to compare their own lives with their grandparents' lives using a Venn diagram!  
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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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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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Spring Break begins Monday. One more day of school for employees and students. Hang on! You can do it. Be awesome on Friday and make it really count!
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LMHS and LM Primary principals named
The Texas City Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Ricky Nicholson, Jr. as principal of La Marque High School and Patti Martin as principal of La Marque Primary School starting July 1, 2016.  Nicholson, who has a 10-year career in education, is presently the lead assistant principal for more than 1,110 students at North Shore Senior High School in Galena Park ISD. He began his career as a business education teacher at North Shore. For the last five years, Nicholson has served North Shore as an administrator: at-risk specialist, team assistant principal and lead assistant principal. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Langston University and a Master of Education in Education Management degree from Concordia University. He is currently working on his Doctorate of Education in Professional Leadership from the University of Houston. "La Marque High School is really fortunate to get Mr. Nicholson as principal. His experience through a wide array of administrative and teaching responsibilities will be a huge benefit to the staff and students at LMHS," said Superintendent Dr. Cynthia Lusignolo. "Mr. Nicholson is dynamic with a heart for kids. He's going to be a great addition to our team."  Currently the Assistant Principal at Northside Elementary School, Martin joined TCISD in 2005 as a first grade teacher at Roosevelt-Wilson Elementary School. She has taught first grade for the bulk of her 22-year career in education. She also has taught second and third grade in Oklahoma. Martin has been an administrator for the last 3 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from University of Central Oklahoma and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. "I know that Mrs. Martin will continue to positively impact students and staff through her proven instructional leadership," said Dr. Lusignolo. "For the last two years, Mrs. Martin has worked diligently alongside her principal to make necessary academic changes for success. She is going to do a wonderful job with some of our district's youngest students giving them a strong academic foundation."
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TCHS Bowlers are Regional Champions
After going 15-0 in District play the Texas City High School girls bowling team entered Regional competition as the #1 seed. The team defeated Clear Falls High School in their final match to win the Regional title and return to State.  Members of our Regional Championship team include Brianna Pate, Chloe Kocourek, Jensine Grant, Katie Jackson, Ashley Hykel, and Stephanie Soliz.
Brianna, Chloe, Jensine, Katie and Leo Garcia also represented TCHS in the singles competitions at Region. Briana finished 1st Place overall; Chloe finished 2nd; and Jensine finished 4th. They all advance to State in the singles competition too.
The State Tournament will take place April 2-3 at the Bandera Bowling Center in San Antonio. The bowling team is sponsored/coached by Jacob Hon, Bob Hon, and Chris Harrison.
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3 powerlifters qualify for State Meet
 This past weekend the Boys Powerlifting team competed at their Regional Meet at Katy Taylor High School. The Team finished 7th out of 34 and we had 3 young men place. Jared Hernandez won 1st place in the 165 weight class earning a trip to compete at the state meet, Demontrey Bell finished 5th place in the 198 weight class and Donte Hayes finished 5th in the 275 weight class. Both Demontrey and Donte hit state qualifying totals to earn trips to the State meet as well. Good luck at State for each of these young men!
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Forensic Club gives back to community
 Not only do the TCHS Forensic students excel in their craft by placing 1st at SkillsUSA Chapter 1876 and advancing to State, but the students are giving back to the community. They will be making 50 Easter baskets for children ages 5-8 that receive assistance from the Children's Center Inc. on March 22 after school. The Children's Center helps shelter homeless children of Galveston County as well as help provide healthcare needs. Our students will deliver the Easter baskets to the Children's Center on March 24 right before Good Friday. We are proud of our students and their selflessness.
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Duck Derby poster winner announced
This year's TCISD Youthfest & Duck Derby poster winner is Daniella Betancourt, a 10th grader at Texas City High School. She is pictured with the TCISD Foundation for the Future Executive Director Deborah Laine, left, and her art teacher Jennifer Massie, right. The Foundation gave her a $50 Tanger Outlet gift card as her prize for winning.  The 9th Annual TCISD Youthfest & Duck Derby features fun, food, music and entertainment for the whole family on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Texas City Sting Creek, located at 1700 Ninth Avenue North. Race time is 3 p.m. Watch as 5,000 Rubber Ducks are launched and swim to the finish line. You can be a winner of fabulous prizes by adopting ducks online or from TCISD students. For more information, call 409-916-0108 or email Deborah Laine. All proceeds benefit students through the TCISD Foundation for the Future Projects In Education grant program. The public is welcome.
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Texas City ISD HLS&R art winners
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLS&R) winners from Texas City ISD were recently honored in Houston.
 Left to right: Rebecca Ruiz, 9th grade; Brooke Bethea, 9th grade; Bonnie Pillow, 8th grade; Emily Woods, 7th grade; and Ashley Acosta, 12th grade.
Rebecca and Bonnie will be attending the Glassell School of Art this summer for a week thanks to the HLS&R.
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Daylight saving time begins this Sunday
Daylight saving time in the United States is the practice of setting the clock forward by one hour during the warmer part of the year, so that evenings have more daylight and mornings have less.  Currently, daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November, with the time changes taking place at 2:00 a.m. local time. With a mnemonic word play referring to seasons, clocks "spring forward and fall back"-that is, in springtime the clocks are moved forward from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m., and in fall they are moved back from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Daylight saving time begins on March 13, 2016, and will end on November 6, 2016.
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TCISD employees will receive raises
The School Board unanimously approved raises for all employees for the 2016-17 school year at 4% of the midpoint in their salary schedule.
Superintendent Dr. Cynthia Lusignolo said, "Trustees asked me to convey their sincere appreciation for all that you (employees) do each and every day, and I join them with my thanks. We are so proud of the many successes taking place across the Sting Nation, and this is a direct reflection of all of you."
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TCISD earns communications awards
The Texas School Public Relations Association's annual Star Awards provide recognition for the outstanding education communications and projects of the organization's members. Independent, impartial judges evaluate each work and project based on set criteria and they award Gold, Silver and Bronze Star Awards, as well as Best of Category. This program also promotes and encourages models of good practice in education communications.
Texas City ISD earned 4 Gold Stars, 3 Silver Stars and 1 Bronze Stars. Each Gold Star recipient competes against other winners in their category for the Best of Category Award. Texas City ISD won 2 Best of Category awards this year. Naerial Cruz served as an intern in the Communications Department last spring through a partnership with College of the Mainland Graphic Arts Department. Her work contributed to the efforts in winning some of these awards.
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Melissa Tortorici received 2 TSPRA Best of Category awards for the TCISD Communications Department. He is pictured with TSPRA President Ian Halperin of Wylie ISD. Tortorici will be inducted as President of TSPRA at the 2017 TSPRA Conference.
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Gold Stars - School Instructional Calendar (Best of Category)
- Employee Appreciation Invitation (Best of Category)
- Principal's Honors Breakfast Program
- LEADS logo
Silver Stars - External Newsletter Teletype
- Holiday Card
- Electronic Newsletter
Bronze Star - Employee Appreciation Program
Melissa Tortorici, Director of Communications, and Deborah Laine, Executive Director of the TCISD Foundation for the Future are TSPRA members. Tortorici, who was just inducted as President-Elect for TSPRA, just completed her term as Vice President of the Houston/Beaumont Area while Laine just completed her term as Vice President At-Large. |
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Sincerely,
Melissa Tortorici
Director of Communications Texas City ISD |
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