Thursday, March 24
* TCHS Heritage Club Meeting, 7 a.m. Room B102
* UIL One-Act Play Competition, 3 p.m. at TCHS (TCHS to perform around 8 p.m.), $5 for all shows
* JROTC Banquet, 5 p.m. Showboat* Northside Family Movie Night, 6 p.m. featuring Minion * Soccer Playoffs - Varsity Boys vs. Terry at 7:30 p.m. at Stingaree Stadium, $5 Friday, March 25* Good Friday - all schools and offices closed Monday, March 28* TCHS NHS Meeting, 7 a.m. Room D213 * Project Grad 2016 Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Cafeteria Tuesday, March 29* End of Course Exam for English I - TCHS * STAAR Math Test Grades 5 & 8 * STAAR Writing Test Grades 4 & 7 - Day 1 * TCHS Cheer Booster Club Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Lecture Hall Wednesday, March 30* STAAR Writing Test Grades 4 & 7 - Day 2
* STAAR Reading Grades 5 & 8
Thursday, March 31* CTE programs to State in Corpus Christi * TCHS End of Course Exam for English II * Speech & Debate Meeting, 3 p.m. D126 Friday, April 1* Drumline Championship Preview, 7 p.m. TCHS Gym
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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Join a Relay for Life team
Relay for Life is a national event that has two purposes. The first purpose is to raise awareness of cancer and the second purpose is to fund-raise and make progress toward a world without cancer. Relay for Life will be held Friday, April 22
at Stingaree Stadium. It will begin at 6 p.m. with the Survivor and Caregiver lap. If you do not have a Relay for Life team and you would like to participate in this cause, you can join the Texas City High School Angels and Warriors team.
Go to: Mainland Relay for Life Click: Find An Event
Choose: Find A Team (Texas City HS Angels and Warriors)Go to: Join/Create Account and Password. It will ask you to put in either a credit card number or a check number. We ask each participant to contribute a minimum $20 registration/ donation fee. Please join TCHS for the cause. Email Janet Kettler to sign up for a walk time.
T-shirts will be pre-sold for the High School's teams fund-raiser. All t-shirt pre-orders are due by April 14 and the cost is $12 per shirt. There is $5 additional fee for 4X, 5X, or 6X. All shirts will be delivered by Wednesday, April 20. T-shirt Order Form
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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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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.
Upcoming ACT Testing Dates
April 9 - 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
Third graders from Northside that showed significant growth on assessments got a chance to egg their teachers with confetti eggs on the Friday before we got out for Spring Break! More than a dozen students had a chance to crack and egg on top of their teachers head.  
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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.Tickets are $60 individually or $100 per couple. All tickets are $100 per person at the door.
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Chemistry interns
The ACS Project SEED summer research program opens new doors for economically disadvantaged students to experience what it's like to be a chemist. Students entering their junior or senior year in high school are given a rare chance to work alongside scientist-mentors on research projects in industrial, academic, and federal laboratories, discovering new career paths as they approach critical turning points in their lives. Now accepting applications for Students for Summer 2016. Applications are due by March 31, 2016. Find our more
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PSA - Non-profit schools
Attention Non-Profit Private Schools, Home Schoolers
Non-profit private schools and home schoolers who legally qualify as non-profit (currently hold a 501-C3 certificate) are invited to meet with representatives from Alvin, Clear Creek, Dickinson, Friendswood, Hitchcock, La Porte, Santa Fe, and Texas City Independent School Districts to learn more about federally funded services available for eligible residents of these districts. The meeting will be held at the Cowan Administration Building in Santa Fe ISD, located at 4133 Warpath (Ave T) in Santa Fe, Texas 77510 on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at 1 p.m.
Atenci�n Escuelas Privadas y Educados En Casa
Escuelas privadas sin fines lucrativos y estudiantes educados en casa, que legalmente califican como una entidad no lucrativa y que tengan un certificado 501-C3, son invitados a una junta con representantes de los Distritos Escolares Independientes de Alvin, Clear Creek, Dickinson, Friendswood, Hitchcock, La Porte, Santa Fe, y de Texas City para aprender m�s sobre servicios financiados por el gobierno federal que estan disponibles para los residentes elegibles en dichos distritos.
La reuni�n ser� en el edificio de Administraci�n Cowan del Distrito Escolar de Santa Fe, localizado en el 4133 Warpath (Ave. T) en Santa Fe, Texas 77510 el jueves 21 de abril del 2016, a la 1 p.m.
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Adopt ducks now
Adopt ducks now for fabulous prizes and come watch them race on April 9 at the 9th Annual Youthfest & Duck Derby!
 All 10 race winners have a chance to win the "Lucky Duck" prize: a new $50,000 Ford car or truck! This prize is sponsored by Moody National Bank.
- 1st Place - $2,500 Visa gift card
- 2nd Place - Custom BBQ pit and Joe's BBQ $100 gift card
- 3rd Place - $1,000 Tanger Outlet gift card
- 4th Place - 60" HD TV
- 5th Place - $500 HEB gift card
- 6th Place - $500 Best Buy gift card
- 7th Place - $350 Cabela's gift card
- 8th Place - GoPro HERO HD waterproof action camera
- 9th Place - iPod Touch
- 10th Place - $100 Valero gift card
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Greetings!
We hope you had a great Spring Break. Easter is this weekend so all offices and schools are closed Friday, March 25 for Good Friday.
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LM Middle School principal named
Texas City Independent School District is hiring La Marque ISD alumna Florence Adkins, Ed.D. as the new principal of La Marque Middle School beginning July 1, 2016.
 Dr. Adkins is currently the 9th grade assistant principal at La Porte High School. She has been an administrator in La Porte ISD for the last 9 years. She began her career as a reading teacher in Texas City ISD at Blocker Middle School. Her teaching experience includes 6th through 9th grades not only in TCISD but also Clear Creek ISD.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with specializations in reading and history from the University of Houston Clear Lake (UHCL), a Master of Science in Educational Management from UHCL, and a Doctorate of Education from Lamar University.
"I could not be happier that we are hiring one of the Texas City-La Marque community's own," said Superintendent Cynthia Lusignolo, Ed.D. "She's returning to Texas City ISD and her hometown of La Marque."
"I am proud and honored to be the new principal of La Marque Middle School," said Dr. Adkins. "As a graduate of La Marque High School, I know how deep tradition runs in the community. I have a personal stake in honoring tradition and working hard to create a new era at La Marque Middle School. I look forward to returning to my hometown and working together with all stakeholders to assure that our children are provided the best and brightest learning opportunities."
"We plan to implement innovative curriculum ideas at La Marque Middle School next year. Dr. Adkins is going to be a fabulous leader for that campus and the district will benefit from her experience and initiative," said Dr. Lusignolo.
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Break at leg at UIL One-Act contest
On Tuesday, the TCHS Theatre competed at the UIL One-Act Play Competition performing The Great Gatsby. They were awarded all of the following:
- Zone A Advancing Play
- Honorable Mention All-Star Cast: Riley Finn as Nick Carraway
- All-Star Cast: Kalley Conti as Myrtle Wilson
- All-Star Cast: Sofia Faus as Daisy Buchanan
- All-Star Cast: Riley Harper as Jay Gatsby
District Competition begins today at 3 p.m. Texas City High School is expected to perform around 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for the entire afternoon. Once a show has started, you will not be permitted into the auditorium. Please come support TCHS with our One-Act Play, The Great Gatsby! Plan to arrive by 7:30 p.m.
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Varsity Soccer playoffs begin tonight
 Our TCHS Men's Varsity Stings made the soccer playoffs! We play Rosenberg Terry at home today (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. All tickets are $5 at the gate. Go Stings!
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STAAR/EOC tests begin next week
These are good tips for your child every day, but especially good for days they are taking important tests like STAAR and End of Course (EOC) exams:
- Go to bed early. It is important students get a minimum of 8 hours of sleep.
- Eat a healthy breakfast. TCISD cafeterias provide a complimentary breakfast to all students daily.
- Wear comfortable clothes.
- Encourage a positive attitude and to do their best.
- Arrive to school on time.
Testing starts on Monday for 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th grades and students taking English I at TCHS. Students taking English II test on Thursday. You can see those dates in the Upcoming Events section on the left. More testing dates can be found on the TCISD web calendar.
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Shrek the Musical earns 7 nominations
The Texas City High School production of Shrek the Musical competed in the Tommy Tune Awards Competition this year along with 40 other schools in the Houston area. The nominations were announced this week. Shrek received the following nominations:
Best Leading Actress: Sofia Faus
Best Choreography
Best Direction
Best Scenic Design
Best Stage Crew and Technical Execution
Best Lighting Design
"This is more nominations than we have ever received," said theatre director Bobbi-Jo Davis. "The cast and crew all deserve a huge congratulations! Also, only 8 girls total are nominated for Best Actress so we should all be extra proud of Sofia Faus."
The Tommy Tune Awards recognize and reward excellence in the production of musical theatre by high school students and their teachers. Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to announce the Tommy Tune Awards ceremony will be held on April 19 at 7:30 p.m. at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
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Sofia Faus, senior, TCHS |
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TCHS Forensics community service
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 made 50 Easter baskets for children ages 5-8 that receive assistance from the Children's Center Inc. We are proud of our students and their selflessness. "We would like to thank the businesses that help make these baskets extra special, Texas City HEB, League City Jimmy Changas, and Texas City Whataburger," said forensics teacher Abigail Davalos.
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Blocker tennis places in District matches
Congratulations to the Blocker Middle School students how excelled at the District Tennis Tournament this week.
7th Grade Girls Results
Zoey Smith & Samantha Gray, 2nd Place Doubles
7th Grade Boys Results
Anthony Davis & Alex Ramirez, 3rd Place Doubles
8th Grade Girls Results
Zoe Johnston & Amber Snarr, 1st Place Doubles
Mariana Vasquez, 3rd Place Singles
8th Grade Boys Results
Eric Perez & Chris Anderson, 2nd Place Doubles
Conor Higgs & Rustin Hara, 3rd Place Doubles
Their coaches are Polly Mora and John Chvatal.
 District 1st Place 8th Grade Girls Doubles
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ITC groundbreaking ceremony held
Texas City ISD broke ground on the Industrial Trades Center (ITC) that is opening January 2017.
The ITC will develop the future skilled workforce for Texas City business and industry as well as the greater Houston area. TCISD's goal is to offer state-of-the-art equipment and training for students so that when they graduate from high school they have the knowledge and training necessary to pursue highly valued positions in the skilled trades (Maritime, Construction Trades, Welding, Pipefitting, Instrumentation & Electrical, and Machinist).
At the groundbreaking ceremony, Randy Dietel and the Frank Webb Trust was recognized for the the $125,000 start up donation that will provide heavy equipment training simulators. Our ITC partners include A & A Machine and Fabrication, LLC; Balfour; City of Texas City; Domac, Inc.; Guaranteed Roofing; Marathon; McGriff, Seibels and Williams; Painting with a Twist, La Marque; Randy Dietel/Frank Webb Trust; Safety Council of Texas City; and Tennille, Inc.
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Speech & Debate win another contest
Congratulations to the Texas City High School Speech & Debate students who won 1st Place at the Region 4 School Bus Safety Speech Contest.
Pictured, left to right from bottom to top, are 9th Grade, Bobby Serda; 12th Grade Stephen Jacobo;11th Grade, Jakob Lucas; and 10th Grade, Jaeden Johnson. Their coaches are Victoria Graves and Lisa Herrera.
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TCHS Palm Beach attendance incentive
Texas City High School students will have an attendance competition between the classes. The classes that keep an average of 96% attendance each day between March 28 and May 23 will get to go to Palm Beach in Galveston with their entire class. Palm Beach is located inside of Moody Gardens and has several pools, a lazy river and water slides. The trip will be on May 25 and will be paid for by TCHS as a thank you for their dedication to being at school each day.
There are two ways a student can attend the Palm Beach Party. The first is by being in the class, (9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th) that maintains a 96% daily average attendance for the 40-day period. The second way is to win as an individual who does not miss more than 2 days of school from March 28 to May 24. If students falls into either one of these categories, they will have a free trip to Palm Beach with their friends during a school day.
Beginning Monday March 28 TCHS will be hanging the class attendance averages in the cafeteria each day in order for students to keep track of their grade level.
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Sincerely,
Melissa Tortorici
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