Tecumseh Public Schools

Let's have a conversation tonight about the most recent bond proposal. We're hosting a public forum with the goal of talking to the community about what was on this recent proposal, what the community did and didn't like, and where we're going if a new bond isn't passed. This is an open mic type event. Please considering attending tonight or next week during our virtual public forum. 🏫: Tecumseh High School - Media Center 📍: 760 Brown Street 📅: Tonight, May 26 ⌚: 7pm PRESS RELEASE: https://5il.co/1azxu

UPDATE: Power has been restored to Herrick Park ILC! Phone lines are now back up and running.

🚨HAPPENING NOW 🚨 Right now, Herrick Park Intermediate Learning Center is without power. There is a down transformer and power lines in the area. The building is without primary power and is currently running on battery power. The internet and phone lines are down. The students have been fed and are doing well. The temperature in the building is good. Parents/Guardians: If you wish to pick up your child, you’re more than welcome to. Pickup will happen outside and at the main entrance.

🚨 UPDATE 🚨 In light of today’s events in Uvalde, TX, Tecumseh Public Schools is making some security adjustments. From now until Tuesday, June 7th, ALL visitors coming to a TPS building must show their ID and state their business to office staff. Office staff have the authority to refuse entry. These changes are during business hours. Those attending graduation will not need to show ID. Security will be on hand for the event. Thank you for understanding.

Here's what's coming up: Thursday, May 26 - Bond 2022 Open Forum Meeting Friday, May 27 - Half-day for ALL students (early dismissal) Friday, May 27 - Last day for Seniors!!! (woot woot) Monday, May 30 - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day) Tuesday, May 31 - School Resumes Tuesday, May 31 - Bond 2022 Open Forum Meeting (virtual)

Late last week, 8th grade students from Tecumseh Middle School spent some time in our nation's capital. During the trip, students laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, spent time at the Gettysburg battlefield, and toured numerous historical places in Washington, D.C. Students explored some of our nation's most important historical sites while experiencing incomparable learning moments. We are thankful that our Board of Education and community members continue to support this once-in-a-lifetime experience for our students.

Meteorologist Diane Phillips from WTOL 11 presented today to our middle schoolers at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts! She talked about the science behind the weather, how to become a meteorologist, and much more!

The K12 Art Show at Tecumseh High School is wrapping up tonight. The art is here at the high school, but our artists' work is showing up in some other places. TPS art teachers and students throughout the district created a variety of sunflower art and have teamed up with businesses in Downtown Tecumseh to display the work. This artwork is to show our support for former exchange student Valeriya Isakova and her family. Valeryia, her mother and brother escaped Ukraine at the beginning of the invasion of the country. After obtaining US visas, the trio are expected to arrive in Tecumseh this weekend! The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine. Today, the flower represents unity and hope in the face of adversity. Fantastic work by our artists, instructors, and the community that has come together to rally around Valeriya and her family. 🌻🌻🌻

You still have today, tomorrow, and Thursday to check out the K12 Art Show at Tecumseh High School. There is a variety of art work, all coming from our youngest students to our oldest. The artists' work can be found in the Great Hall, the J-Hall and the Sculpture Garden of Tecumseh High School. 🏫: Tecumseh High School 📍: 760 Brown Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286 📅: NOW-May 19 ⌚: 5pm-7pm

Getting ahead of the new school year, your student-athlete may need a new physical to participate in sports here at Tecumseh Public Schools. Physicals for the 2022-2023 Athletic Season are only valid if they're on or after April 15, 2022. Those are the rules per the MHSAA. At an upcoming event at Adrian College, your student-athlete can get a physical for $15. The proceeds from this event will benefit the Athletic Department here at TPS. Students can upload their physicals to their Final Forms account. Final Forms ⬇ https://tecumseh-mi.finalforms.com/ 🏫: Merillat Sports and Fitness Center 📍: 176 S. Charles Street 🗺️: Adrian, MI 49221 📅: Friday, June 10 ⌚: 1pm-3:45pm (Registration)

Tecumseh Middle School track athletes getting in a pre-meet lift with some explosive movements. This summer at the middle school, incoming 6th-8th grade students can hit the weight room for Summer Weight Room Workouts 2022. Please reach out to the middle school staff if your child is interested.

The 7th grade Orange team from Tecumseh Middle School is joining forces with the students and staff at Herrick Park Intermediate Learning Center to bring the HP garden back to life.

Art Club worked on repainting the positive words at the front of the Tecumseh Middle School this week.

History, past and present, was on display at Sutton Early Learning Center. Our students hosted a biographical famous person museum. The goal was to teach about influential people from the past and present. The second graders researched and dressed up as their famous character and gave a presentation about their history. Students were able to demonstrate their projects/presentation to the best audience of all, their families! The students worked very hard on this project, showing their dedication to the subject material by learning more about history.

Move aside, virtual art show. We're doing this in person! We're happy to bring back our K12 Art Show to Tecumseh High School. This year, art work from our students throughout the entire district will be on display. The art can be found in the Great Hall, the J-Hall and the Sculpture Garden of Tecumseh High School. Please come by and check out the great work our artists are doing. 🏫: Tecumseh High School 📍: 760 Brown Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286 📅: May 16-19 ⌚: 5pm-7pm

There's no fear of public speaking for our students at Herrick Park Intermediate Learning Center and Patterson Intermediate Learning Center. 3rd and 4th grade students from each school were front and center today for a spelling bee! All of the contestants did a great job and were cheered on by their classmates throughout the competition.

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 For the rest of this week, there is an updated traffic pattern at Herrick Park Intermediate Learning Center. Right now, Consumers Energy crews are working at the corner of Outer Drive and Herrick Park Drive. They will be working on this project for the rest of the week. Outer Drive at Herrick Park Drive will be closed during this time. That means drivers who are picking up their children on Herrick Park ILC property will have to come from the east side of Outer Drive (entrance at Inner Drive and Center Drive). When leaving Herrick Park ILC, you have to turn right, which is the same way you came in. Buses will have to enter and leave the same way. Please be patient during this brief construction period. Tecumseh Police will be on hand to help with traffic. Thank you for your understanding.

Enrollment for summer school at Tecumseh Public Schools is now underway! The Summer Enrichment 2022 program is a six-week program that includes several classes, including Math, English Language Arts, STEM and Physical Education. This is a free program for K-8 students! There are two sessions for summer school: 📅: June 13th-July 1st 📆: Monday-Thursday ⌚: 9am-12pm 📍: Tecumseh Middle School 📅: July 11th-July 28th 📆: Monday-Thursday ⌚: 9am-12pm 📍: Tecumseh Middle School Transportation will be provided. Forms must be filled out and RETURNED by Monday, May 23rd. This deadline will help ensure transportation will be available for your student. If you have any questions, please contact: 👩: Kim Foley - Director of Student Support Services 📧: kfoley@tps.k12.mi.us Summer School Registration ⬇ https://5il.co/19bve Emergency Contact Form ⬇ https://5il.co/19bvd

'The Tecumseh News' newsletter for May is now available! Here's what's inside this issue: • Update on the Bond 2022 Proposal • THS Receiving National, State, and County Honors • 3rd & 4th Grade Students Hold First In-Person Concert in 2+ Years • Student Stories: Ice Cream Brings Community Together For Download: https://5il.co/19zmi https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/page/tps-newsletter

Students from Tecumseh Middle School are bringing home a gift for Mother's Day! Nearly every student from TMS started to grow sunflowers for this project, and they are taking them home today. What's great about this is that the seeds for the sunflowers are coming from our garden at TMS. The garden project was started by teacher Joe Bundas. (previous story about the garden project: https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/article/554563) So, what was the total cost for this project? Just $50. Several teachers have pitched in, helping with supplies and more. The City of Tecumseh has also been kind enough to donate mulch for the garden. The garden project is self-funded and was originally designed and built by students. The garden isn't just a teaching tool for students, it's being used to help give back. The staff and students have donated food to local families over the years.