Sutton Early Learning Center

Tecumseh Public Schools Closed – Monday, February 3 Due to worsening conditions, Tecumseh Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 3. Stay safe, and we will see everyone back at school soon.

Tecumseh Public Schools is operating on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 3, because of fog. Everything slides by two hours, including bus routes. Start time: Sutton Early Learning Center - 10:40 am Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center - 10:40 Tecumseh Middle School - 9:45 am Tecumseh High School - 9:35 am Tecumseh Preschool - 10 am Childcare - 6 am

A “Truckload of Books” has arrived at Brittina Wiese’s first-grade class at Sutton Early Learning Center! Ms. Wiese recently entered into the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) contest to win a truckload of books, and she won! Special guest Mike Fraker from Miller Bros Const, Inc stopped by this afternoon to drop off over a dozen books, including a Tonka truck packed with books. Mr. Fraker stayed for a bit and read two elementary-level construction books to Ms. Wiese’s energetic class. He even took some questions, albeit not necessarily construction-related ones. They did get a little sidetracked talking about how old they are and how many teeth they’re missing. Thousands of teachers entered to win the Truckloads of Books, and Ms. Wiese was one of the nearly 100 winners. Thank you to MITA and Mr. Fraker for sparking a love of reading and inspiring our young learners. #TecumsehPublicSchools #BuildingTomorrowTogether #BuildingBrightFutures

Sports Update: ALL practices and games for Tuesday, January 21, have been canceled.

Due to dangerously low temperatures and wind chill, there will be 𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 for Tecumseh Public Schools on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟏, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. There will be no childcare on Tuesday or Wednesday. Follow our social media pages for updates on sporting events, practices, and other scheduled events. Stay warm! #TecumsehPublicSchools #NoSchool

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who dedicated his life to the pursuit of equality, justice, and unity. His leadership during the Civil Rights Movement helped shape a more just and fair society, and his words continue to resonate with us today. As we reflect on his impact, let’s remember his call to action: to treat one another with kindness, stand up for what is right, and work together to build a better tomorrow. #TecumsehPublicSchools #MLKDay #BuildingTomorrowTogether #centerofgravity

While our students and staff enjoyed a well-deserved Winter Break, our Operations Department was hard at work behind the scenes, ensuring everything was ready for a smooth return. From deep cleaning classrooms to upgrading network and security systems, our team put in hard work to make sure our schools are clean, safe, and ready for learning. Great work by our Operations crew for their hard work! Check out the full list of completed projects. #TecumsehPublicSchools #TPSOperations #backtoschoolready

You didn’t think the elves were just visiting Tecumseh Middle School and Tecumseh High School, did you? Well, surprise! These mischievous little troublemakers made their way to Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center and Sutton Early Learning Center! They left a trail of mischief – from creating a mess to having an all-out snowball fight! Our students from all grades had a blast searching high and low to spot these magical guests. We hope this sparks a new tradition in our district, a little holiday magic for years to come! #TecumsehPublicSchools #elfontheshelf #HolidayMischief #elfhunt

Tecumseh Middle School students showcased their skills at the Middle School VEX Robotics Competition by Hudson Area Schools at the Southern Michigan Center for Science and Industry. Competing alongside Hudson, Blissfield, Morenci, Adrian, and Onsted, our students who participate in Project Lead The Way classes demonstrated creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. This event was a fantastic learning experience, and we're very proud of their efforts! If you’re not familiar with Project Lead The Way (PLTW), it’s an awesome program that gives students a chance to dive into hands-on, project-based learning that combines science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). #TecumsehPublicSchools #robotics #roboticscompetition #ProjectLeadTheWay #stemeducation

Tecumseh Public Schools is operating under a two-hour delay because of fog on Monday, December 16. Everything slides by two hours, including bus routes. Start time: Sutton Early Learning Center - 10:40 am Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center - 10:40 am Tecumseh Middle School - 9:45 am Tecumseh High School - 9:35 am Tecumseh Preschool - 10 am Childcare - 6 am

It's the holiday season, and that means we're getting festive here at TPS! In one of the classrooms, students at Tecumseh Middle School are spreading holiday cheer by decorating Christmas cookies. Instructional Assistant Michelle Benham baked the delicious cookies for Madison Weaver's class, and the students brought their creative skills to life with colorful frosting and sprinkles. It was a fun and tasty way to celebrate the season while encouraging teamwork and creativity.

The Art Club from Tecumseh High School brought their creativity and mentorship to Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center for an hour of winter-themed activities to wrap up the school day! The high school students paired up with the younger learners to work on various fun and festive projects, including crafting popsicle stick snowflakes, engineering snowball launchers, and competing in a fast-paced game to see who could assemble a paper snowman the quickest. This collaboration allowed the younger students to explore their artistic talents and provided the Art Club members with a rewarding opportunity to connect with the students. Events like these help our oldest students build meaningful relationships with our youngest students and create a shared love for the arts. #TecumsehPublicSchools #art #ArtClub #mentoring #creativeconnections #winterartfun

Thank you for your service to Tecumseh Public Schools! Tony Rebottaro (President) and Mary Tommelein (Secretary) were recognized during their final meeting as Board members on Monday, December 9. We thank Tony and Mary for their dedication and leadership for our students, staff, and community and wish them nothing but the best in their next chapter! The new Board of Education will be sworn in on Monday, January 13, 2025.

Thankful for you. Happy Thanksgiving from Tecumseh Public Schools!

The schedule this week:

They're celebrating fall at Tecumseh Public Schools Preschool! 🍂🍂🍂 Mrs. Hassenger, Mrs. Hailperin, Mr. Walch, and Mrs. Narsesian’s GSRP class wrapped up their Tree Study with a special celebration! Families joined us for fun fall activities, including making leaf people and enjoying some applesauce. The Lenawee District Library stopped by and shared Lois Ehlert's story "Leaf Man," inspiring creativity and wonder about where the wind might take the colorful leaves this season. This autumnal classic showcases stunning illustrations made from real fall leaves and celebrates the beauty of nature and imagination. A big thank you to everyone who made this a fun day of learning! #TecumsehPublicSchools #TecumsehPreschool #LeafMan #familyengagement

It’s never too early to start thinking about what career interests you. Third graders from Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center had the chance to learn more about law enforcement, teacher education, and auto/collision careers. The students participated in Elementary Explorer Day and visited the LISD TECH Center. Space is limited during this event as Tecumseh Acres ELC and Sutton Early Learning Center trade off years, and this year, it was Acres’ turn to visit the TECH Center. The students had a great time learning about each career through hands-on activities, and the students and staff at the TECH Center did an excellent job teaching. Thank you to the TECH Center staff for creating such an inspiring day of learning and discovery! Experiences like these help spark curiosity and show students that their dreams for the future are within reach. #TecumsehPublicSchools #LenaweeIntermediateSchoolDistrict #LISDTECHCenter #ElementaryExplorerDay #futurecareers #CareerExploration #handsonlearning #EarlyEducation

Today, on Veterans Day, we pay tribute to our military veterans' remarkable dedication, sacrifice, and hard work. This day stands as a testament to all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Originally known as Armistice Day, November 11 signifies the end of World War I, concluding on November 11, 1918. In 1954, this day was renamed Veterans Day to honor veterans from all conflicts. It's a yearly celebration on November 11 and has held federal holiday status since 1926. Within Tecumseh Public Schools, our veterans contribute significantly daily to our district. Their courage, selflessness, sacrifice, and valor in safeguarding our freedom are deeply appreciated and will never be forgotten. We thank you for your service. The liberty we cherish is safeguarded by the bravery of those who have served. We honor and appreciate all the men and women who have selflessly served our nation. #TecumsehPublicSchools #VeteransDay #thankyouforyourservice #thankaveteran

Physical Education teachers Will Kasper from Tecumseh High School and Kristy Zajac from Tecumseh Middle School were both surprised during their classes this week. Both teachers were awarded the Lenawee County Education Foundation (LCEF) Teacher Innovative and Enrichment grant! Mr. Kasper was awarded over $1,400, and Ms. Zajac was awarded over $1,200. Both teachers will use the money for PE equipment at each building. The LCEF collaborates with County National Bank, Old National Bank, Your Premier Bank, and TLC Community CU for this grant program. The LCEF Strokes for Students golf outing also made this possible. This initiative provides funding for teachers to develop and implement instructional projects throughout the academic year that inspire and challenge students. The proposals focus on unique classroom projects designed to enhance and enrich the curriculum. The LCEF uses community donations to help fund innovative educational programs that a school’s budget doesn’t typically cover. Presenting the grants were LCEF Board Trustee members Marcy Brown and Pam VanDoren and County National Bank representatives Wendy Pizana, Julie Miller, and Chris Tarsha.

It was an exciting day for Young 5s students at Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center. The Michigan Avian Experience visited students and brought a Great Horned Owl! This is all part of the Creative Curriculum Tree Study the Young 5s students have been learning about. They’ve been talking about animals that live in trees. They read “Owl Babies” by Martin Waddell and discovered some fascinating facts: • Baby owls are called Branchers when they can sit on tree branches • Owls see in shades of white and black, not colors • They have 14 bones in their necks • The owl they met weighs about four pounds • Owl wings are soft and silent, and our students even got to touch a Barred Owl wing The Michigan Avian Experience was founded to ignite the passion for birds and flight. By partnering with non-releasable, wild native raptors, the group travels across the state to provide an engaging, educational, and conservation-focused experience that leaves a lasting impact. It was a memorable day filled with learning and wonder! Thank you to the Michigan Avian Experience for dropping by. Also, thank you to the Tecumseh Acres ELC PTO for sponsoring this amazing event! #TecumsehPublicSchools #MichiganAvianExperience