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TOP TC and LM students honored for AAA
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The Superintendent's Academic Achievement Award (AAA) promotes academic excellence and recognizes students who demonstrate exemplary  academic scholarship in grades 5-12. Students must maintain an A average for every course each semester, meet attendance requirements each semester and maintain an excellent discipline record in order to receive the award.
 You can download the complete list of 5th-12th grade students from Texas City and La Marque that earned this achievement for the 2015-2016 school year.
The Academic Achievement Award recipients were celebrated at a dessert reception this week honoring their achievement.
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Inductees named for 2016 Hall of Honor
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 The Texas City ISD Foundation for the Future has selected the four inductees for the 2016 Hall of Honor, which is a prestigious program recognizing outstanding Texas City ISD graduates.
"The Foundation is pleased to be inducting four more accomplished alumni into the Hall of Honor," said Deborah Laine, executive director for the foundation. "These honorees have distinguished themselves professionally with exceptional careers. They also have displayed selflessness through all of their volunteer efforts in their communities and abroad."
This is the 11th year for the Hall of Honor, in which four alumni from the district's high schools are selected for induction. The 2016 inductees are all from Texas City High School: Charles Hutchins, Class of 1955; Robert Gray, Ph.D., Class of 1964; Greg Johnson, Class of 1965; and Jill Grove, Class of 1986.
Charles Hutchins went to work at Union Carbide immediately after graduation. He honed his craft as a machinist before joining A& A Machine & Fabrication. With his partners, he developed one of the largest privately-owned companies in La Marque and one of the top manufacturers along the Gulf Coast. A member of the Commemorative Air Force since 1974, Charles was a founding member of the Wings Over Houston Air Show, which is the third largest air show in the United States. A man who leads by example, he encouraged his business and employees to take an active role in the community. He saw to it also that his business was the proud sponsor of many La Marque sports teams and booster clubs.
Robert C. Gray, Ph.D., is nationally and internationally known as a specialist in national security policy and defense analysis. His sharp analysis of the evolution of U.S. strategic nuclear policy has been held in high esteem in both the academic and policy realms. He is well-respected for his work in policymaking, strategic warning and attack assessments. Dr. Gray retired in 2015 after 43 years of service as a professor at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. During that time he served on committees such as the National Security Council Affairs in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. He also served as a consultant for the Congressional Research service regarding strategic weapons and arms control.
Greg Johnson, a U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate, received many citations and merit awards during his 28 years of service to this country. He made significant contributions to both the Navy and Coast Guard while designing, building and delivering the newest and largest Ice Breaker, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter HEALEY. Upon retirement from his service, Captain Johnson had a very successful private sector career as a consultant with a ship design firm. He is a nationally recognized expert in the field of marine engineering, with a specialty in fleet supportability issues centered on effective and efficient fleet maintenance and repair.
Jill Grove, an American mezzo soprano is renowned for her distinctive dramatic voice and passionate artistry. Since making her debut with the Metropolitan Opera in 1999, she has won critical acclaim throughout the United States and Europe portraying the heroines of both German and Italian Opera. A sought-after concert soloist, she has joined many of the distinguished symphonies and orchestras in some of the largest cities in the country and Canada. The recipient of many awards, she has upcoming engagements at the Lyric Opera of Chicago as well as a leading role with Houston Grand Opera. Her repertoire is the largest and most demanding in all of opera.
The Hall of Honor inductees' photos and biographies will be displayed in the main entry of Texas City High School in honor of their accomplishments and to serve as role models for students. In addition, there will be an induction ceremony and banquet on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at the Charles T. Doyle Convention Center. The community is invited to purchase tickets to attend the dinner and silent auction. Individual tickets are $60 and tables of 8 can be purchased for $600. Seating is limited so reserve early.
There will be three others recognized during the Hall of Honor dinner. The Foundation for the Future will present the Visionary Award to Mayor Matthew T. Doyle for his idea to develop a shooting team at Texas City High School and then using his charity skeet shoot to fund multiple programs in TCISD. The Foundation is honoring TCISD Deputy Superintendent Susan Myers with the Distinguished Service Award for her exceptional longtime career in education. The final distinction is the Spirit of Education Award presented to Rich Hernandez for his leadership on the community advisory council that is helping bring the TCISD Industrial Trade Center to fruition.
For more information about the dinner or about the Hall of Honor, call 409-916-0108 or e-mail dlaine@tcisd.org.
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Thanks BP for donating to STEM programs
|  BP is supporting STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs for La Marque and Texas City students with a $12,000 gift to the Texas City Foundation. Congressman Randy Weber and Senator Larry Taylor joined us at the reception. Thank you to our partner BP!
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100th Anniversary Tshirt on sale now
|  Athletics is selling a dark gray shirt with orange and white imprint to commemorate the 100th season of organized football in Texas City ISD. They are $15 and can be purchased at the Stadium Ticket Office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Fridays.
Stats from 100 years of football in Texas City ISD are coming soon!
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Stingarettes host pre-game dinner Sept. 9th
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 The Stingarette Booster Club is hosting the pre-game meal on September 9 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the TCHS cafeteria. Barbecue sandwhiches, chips, a cookie and water will be packaged to go for $8. The Stings play the Dickinson Gators that night at 7 p.m. in the first home game of the season.
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September 9th is Sting Out Day
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 Annually the current Texas City High School graduating class sells Sting Out shirts as a fundraiser. September 9 is the official Sting Out game. If you haven't already purchased your Sting Out shirt from the Class of 2017, please contact Tanya Scalf at 409-392-1432. Shirts are $15. They can be worn any time to show Sting Spirit but please make sure to wear them to the first home football game against Dickinson on Friday, September 9. Kick off is at 7 p.m.
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TCHS Cheerleaders sponsor Cheer Clinic
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 The National Grand Champion Texas City High School Cheerleaders are sponsoring the TCHS Cheer Clinic for boys and girls ages 5 to 12 years old. Campers will learn cheers, jumps and a dance on Saturday, September 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $30 for early registration or $35 the morning of. Families can come watch them perform at 2 p.m. in the TCHS Gym. The fees cover a Clinit Tshirt, picture with cheerleader coaches, pizza and drink for lunch. Early Registration will be held on Friday, September 16 from 5-7:30 p.m. in the TCHS Cafeteria. Please use the entrance in the back of the school. Registration on Clinic Day begins at 8:30 a.m. Download the Registration Form.
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Thanks for school supplies, Marathon
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Marathon Petroleum employees from Galveston Bay Refinery and Texas Refining Division collectively donated more than $5,100 in school supplies for this school year to students in Texas City ISD. Marathon's Ruth Rendon said, "We are thrilled to be able to help students who may not be able to afford school supplies. I think we all remember the thrill of having new backpack, notebooks, folders, pencils and pens on the first day of school. Hopefully these supplies will give some students that same thrill."
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| Upcoming Events |
Thursday, Sept. 1
* TCHS Speech & Debate Parent Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Lecture Hall
Friday, Sept. 2
* Heights Book Fair opens, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sept. 8; Closes at noon on Sept. 9; Open during Open House
Monday, Sept. 5
* Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, Sept. 6
* TCHS Project Grad 2017 Meeting, 6 p.m. TCHS Cafeteria
* TCHS Choir Booster Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Lecture Hall
Wednesday, Sept. 7
* TCHS Club Sign Up Day during lunches
Thursday, Sept. 8
* TCHS Heritage Club Meeting, 7 a.m.
* TCHS United Way Club Meeting, 7:15 a.m. Lecture Hall
* Heights, Kohfeldt, Northside & Roosevelt-Wilson Open Houses, 5-6:30 p.m.
* TCHS FFA Meeting, 6 p.m. Cafeteria
Friday, Sept. 9
* TCHS Pep Rally, 2:20 p.m. Gym
* Sting Pre-Game Meal, 5-6:30 p.m. Cafeteria; Tickets will be sold for $8 to the public
* Sting Out Game
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La Marque High School
Texas City High School
Blocker Middle School
La Marque Middle School
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Football Update
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Clear Creek ISD has a new football stadium. It is located next to Challenger Memorial Park off of I-45 and West FM 528 in Webster. The address to Challenger Columbia Stadium is 1955 W. Nasa Blvd., Webster, TX 77598. The Stings play Clear Lake at 7 p.m. on Friday there.
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Senior Pillow Dance
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Attention TCHS Senior Girls: Registration for the Pillow Dance at an upcoming Pep Rally is going on now in E101 through September 16.
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Foundation Directors
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The Foundation had openings for three positions on the board. We are pleased to welcome Bill McGarvey, Joe Compian, and Mable Pratt. Each one has a connection to the La Marque community. They are pictured with Foundation President Linson Landrum, far back.
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Heights Book Fair
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 Heights Fall Book Fair:
September 2-9, 2016
Hours: 8-3 daily
Closes Sept. 9 at noon
Open Sept. 8 during Open House.
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Open House
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Heights, Kohfeldt, Northside & Roosevelt-Wilson Elementary
Date: Thursday, Sept. 8
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
La Marque Primary
Date: Tues., Sept. 13 *date change
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Levi Fry Intermediate
Date: Thurs., Sept. 15
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
LMHS & TCHS
Date: Monday, Sept. 19
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Calvin Vincent, La Marque Elementary, Blocker Middle School and La Marque Middle School each held orientation events previously that covered the information they wanted to share with parents.
Feel free to contact your child's teacher if you want to set up an appointment to have a conference.
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Senior Scholarships
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 Texas City High School publishes an updated senior scholarship bulletin each month. Click on the link to see the most updated version.
September 2016
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| Team Spirit |
Alumni Cheer Night
Date: October 14
Time: 2nd Quarter
Place: Stingaree Stadium
Any former Texas City High School cheerleaders interested in participating in the TCHS Cheerleader Alumni Homecoming Night 2nd Quarter Show Off should register by October 1.
Download the Form
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