It’s good to see you again!
#firstdayofschool #tecumsehpublicschools
Our Technology Department has been working hard getting the Chromebooks ready for students for the upcoming school year.
Right now at Tecumseh Middle School, they're getting them ready for Monday.
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The new sports season is upon us. Just a reminder, for attending home sporting events, we do not accept cash sales for tickets.
The District, and other local school districts, take part in digital ticketing for ALL sporting events.
It's very easy to purchase tickets online through GoFan. You can also purchase tickets on their app, which you can find in the Apple App Store or Google Play.
TPS Athletics GoFan Info ⬇️
https://gofan.co/app/school/MI3685
TPS Athletics Department ⬇️
https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/page/athletics
Our open house at Herrick Park Intermediate Learning Center is underway.
It’s great to see so many familiar faces and some new ones!
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TPS Families:
Postcards with bus assignments are being mailed out today.
You can also find the bus information in Infinite Campus.
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Thank you to WTOL 11 for covering our ALICE training today.
Keep an eye out for the story tonight at 5 and 6.
It’s the first official day for staff here at Tecumseh Public Schools!
Welcome back!
Don’t forget, our buildings are closed to the public today because of ALICE training.
Normal hours will resume on Wednesday.
🚨 NOTICE 🚨
All TPS buildings will be CLOSED to the public on Tuesday, August 23. All staff will be participating in ALICE training.
ALICE stands for Alert, Lock down, Inform, Counter, Evacuate. The staff will undergo this training and other active shooting scenarios to stay familiar with ALICE and its response protocol.
There will be more hands-on training at each building throughout the school year.
New teacher and staff orientation is underway at Tecumseh Middle School.
Welcome to the District!
A special delivery to the Church of Christ!
Earlier this week, students Avery Stewart and Kennedy Spohn delivered veggies to the church. These veggies came from the garden at Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center. So far, several deliveries have been dropped off at the church.
If you remember, we first told you about the garden at Tecumseh Acres ELC back in July. Led by teacher Amanda Spohn, staff and students have busted their butts in turning an eyesore into a great, plentiful garden.
Thank you to Prielipp Farms & Greenhouse for donating the seeds.
If you missed the original story, check it out ⬇️
https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/article/778030
The new school year is set to begin in less than two weeks. However, with the start of school also brings the end of a federal government program that provided universal free meals to students during the pandemic.
TPS families will once again have to fill out the short application and provide income details to find out if they are eligible for reduced-price or free meals. The USDA has raised the income amounts to qualify for the program.
Those without an updated application on file will pay full price.
The District has set up the Meal Benefits application through Infinite Campus. Sign up information can be found here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1491/TPS/2275879/Meal-Benefits-Application-_Portal_.pdf
You can also fill out the application and drop it off at the building your child attends or mail it to TPS.
Application Info ➡️ https://5il.co/1emca
Also, we still have food service openings. If you’re interested, click the link for more info: https://careers.aramark.com/
If you have any questions, please reach out to Food Service Director Laura Pleasant at lpleasant@tps.k12.mi.us.
The 'Welcome Back' event at Tecumseh High School is underway!
Today, Seniors and Juniors are in the house. They're picking up their schedules, completing required documents, and more.
Some of our staff has also returned. It's great to see some familiar faces!
THS 'Welcome Back' Event Info ⬇️
https://5il.co/1fe64
The Sculpture Garden at Tecumseh High School is about to receive a huge facelift.
Phase Three of the Sculpture Garden is nearing completion. Last week, the construction of the amphitheater at the garden began and is moving along nicely.
Last August, the art department received a very generous anonymous donation of $30,000. That money is being put to great use as it completely pays for the construction and concrete seating.
This project is spearheaded by THS art instructors Christine Obeid and Jackie Whiteley, along with retired art teacher Ron Frenzen.
The Sculpture Garden has come a long way over the past several years. The area is open to the public. Please stop by and check it out!
Tecumseh Public Schools is happy to announce Kimberly Irish as the next principal of Tecumseh High School!
Mrs. Irish has an extensive background in education. Most notably, for the last nine years she served as the principal for Morenci Middle and High School.
Please join us in welcoming THS Principal Kimberly Irish to the Tecumseh family!
Read more ➡️ https://5il.co/1fu0b
School Supply Lists are now available!
Check it out ➡️ https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/page/school-supply-lists
The Fall sports season is right around the corner! If your student is interested in trying out, check out the graphic with the 2022-23 Fall Sports Tryouts schedule. However, before your student can try out for a Fall sport, they must have a valid physical on file via FinalForms. Per MHSAA rules, the physical for this upcoming season must be dated April 15, 2022 or after. FinalForms ➡️ https://tecumseh-mi.finalforms.com/ Creating FinalForms Account ➡️ https://5il.co/1fc7d
TPS Families:
If your student will need bus transportation for the upcoming school year, please fill out our Transportation Request form.
This form is due by Friday, August 12.
You can drop off the form at the building your student will attend.
If you like, you can also fill out the form and send it to connect@tps.k12.mi.us.
Transportation Form: https://5il.co/1f6bf
Right now, enrollment is continuing at Tecumseh Preschool.
If you're interested, space is filling up very quickly.
At Tecumseh Preschool, the focus is building strong foundational skills for children ages 3-5 years by providing developmentally appropriate opportunities for creative thinking, problem solving and building social skills.
Tecumseh Preschool offers both tuition based and Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) funded classrooms.
To qualify/apply for GSRP placement: http://freelenaweepreschools.org/
For more information or to apply for a tuition placement, please reach out to our Tecumseh Preschool program director:
👩: Shawn Behnke
📧: sbehnke@tps.k12.mi.us
Summer school ends on Thursday, so today was the final field trip for students.
While our 5-8 grade students were out kayaking/canoeing, our K-4 students were learning about fire safety from the Tecumseh Fire Department.
The students learned more about stop, drop and roll, get out of a burning building safely, smoke alarms, and more.
However, the best part was a tour of the firehouse! Students were able to climb into a fire truck and take a quick peek inside. They also learned more about the gear firefighters use daily as part of their job.
While we were there, students waved bye as a fire engine had to head out to a call.
It was a great field trip for our students as summer school ends.
Students at Tecumseh Middle School and Tecumseh High School, are you interested in becoming a teacher?
Coming up in August, 7th-12th grade students who are interested in teaching are encouraged to go on a tour of Siena Heights University and Adrian College.
During these visits, students will be able to meet and talk to current education students.
Transportation and lunch will be provided!
If you would like to attend, hurry up, register ends on Saturday, July 30.
Registration: https://bit.ly/3yoOl5t
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mary Tommelein at m.tommelein@gmail.com.
📅: Wednesday, August 3
⌚: 8:30am-3:30pm
📍: Tecumseh Middle School (departing from)
🏫: Siena Heights University & Adrian College
