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Congratulations to our new board members and two of our returning board members. The members were sworn in just a few minutes ago. Joshua Mattison - 4-year term Dr. Jacob Martinez - 4-year term Mary Tommelein - 2-year partial term Lynne Davis - 2-year partial term

In the coming weeks, TPS parents will have an opportunity to talk about building resilience and emotional muscles to prepare children for adulthood. This Zoom session is with Allison Edwards. Ms. Edwards is a child psychotherapist, speaker, and creator and owner of All The Feels Company. She created the company to teach children brain-based strategies to manage emotions. This session is free and open to all TPS parents. If you're interested, please fill out the Google form (link below). Thank you to Community Learning Connections of the Tecumseh Area for sponsoring this event! RSVP ➡️ https://bit.ly/3QeOYpi 📅: Tuesday, January 24 ⌚: 7 pm 🌐: Zoom To learn more about Allison Edwards ⤵️ https://allisonjedwards.com/

There’s been an overwhelming amount of support for Tecumseh Middle School student Vann Burpee and his family. If you remember, Vann was diagnosed with a malignant non-operable brain tumor. He’s already gone through several surgeries and is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. If you would like to support Vann and his family, the ‘Victory for Vann’ t-shirt fundraiser is still going. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the Burpee family in support of Vann’s treatment. Thank you! 'Victory for Vann' ➡️➡️ https://bit.ly/3vxazQk

We'll see you tomorrow morning! #tecumsehpublicschools #welcomeback

Merry Christmas! 🎅🎄🎁

We are now officially on Winter Break! Enjoy the time off, and we wish you a Happy Holidays! Note: There will NOT be a Board of Education meeting on Monday, December 19.

If you're looking for something to read this weekend, check out the latest newsletter from TPS! 'Tecumseh News' ---> https://5il.co/1ltia

Black Friday has come and gone, and Cyber Monday is wrapping up. Up next is Giving Tuesday. With the Christmas holiday season in full swing, we'd like you to consider donating to a great cause. Our Leadership students at Tecumseh High School have started a Giving Tuesday class project. We're teaming up with Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to provide gifts and toys for children in our community. If you want to donate, the Leadership class has set up an Amazon Wishlist. Anything purchased can be shipped directly to THS. When checking out, click 'Kristalyn Musselman's Gift Registry Address.' Thank you for your generosity! Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/29DRU1LBJ9XA2?ref_=wl_share

From the TPS family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Tecumseh Public Schools is officially on Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy the time off and have a great holiday! #happythanksgiving #thanksgivingbreak #tecumsehpublicschools

Don't forget, there's a half-day scheduled for Y5-4th grade students ONLY on Friday, November 18. This affects students from Sutton Early Learning Center, Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center, Herrick Park Intermediate Learning Center, and Patterson Intermediate Learning Center.

It's still two days away, so we wouldn't blame you if you weren't thinking about what you'll be eating on Thursday. However, we have an idea for you. Head over to Sal's Italian Restaurant Thursday and help us raise some money for Community Learning Connections of the Tecumseh Area! A portion of the proceeds will go to CLC and its programming within Tecumseh Public Schools. The organization works with local students to address their needs in support of their academic achievement. Thank you for your support! 📅: Thursday, November 17 🍝: Sal's Italian Restaurant 📍: 1400 W Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh ⌚: 11am-9pm

Community members looking to honor our TPS educators can now nominate them for the McDonald’s Amazing Teacher Awards. For the third straight year, McDonald’s will give awards to outstanding K-12 teachers who exhibit dedication to their students and go the extra mile to contribute to improving education. This local contest will see one teacher each month be recognized and go into the national drawing for a chance to win $5,000! Nominations are open through August 1, 2023. https://bit.ly/3g46rDf

This morning, Cadets from Tecumseh High School took part in the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Brookside Cemetery. TPS is proud to have our Cadets represent the District in this annual ceremony.

Today is Veterans Day, and we honor our military veterans for their hard work, sacrifice, and absolute dedication to our country. This day is for all who served in the US Armed Forces. Originally called Armistice Day, November 11 marks the end of World War 1, which occurred on November 11, 1918. In 1954, the holiday was renamed Veterans Day to pay tribute to the veterans of all wars. It is celebrated every November 11 and has been a Federal holiday since 1926. Here at Tecumseh Public Schools, our veterans make a difference daily in our District. Thank you for your courage, selflessness, sacrifice, and bravery in protecting our freedom. We will never forget your service. Greg Dolson, Sgt. Chad Rodgers, Tim Mark, Magnum Stead, Paul Wellman, Dan Koerber, Nick Benschoter , Tom Hawkins, Dan Frank In October, we lost Jim Pearsall. Jim bravely served our country in the US Air Force. He was a custodian for the District, and he would always light up when talking about his grandchildren. We miss you, Jim. Home of the free because of the brave. We honor and thank all the men and women who have served our nation.

What a great turnout this morning for the Veterans Day Breakfast at Tecumseh Middle School. Our TMS staff and Cadets from Tecumseh High School cooked and served pancakes, sausages, and more for dozens of our veterans. They ate breakfast with our 8th graders. Before breakfast started, our Chamber choir from THS sang The Star-Spangled Banner. A little bit later, members from the TMS band and 8th grade Orchestra performed. The TSO performed the Armed Forces Salute, a collection of songs from the GoArmy, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, and United States Air Force. The middle school also held a Gratitude Campaign. TMS students wrote and delivered over 1,000 letters to our veterans. We hope this leaves a lasting impact on our veterans as it has on our students. This was a small token of appreciation for veterans who have bravely dedicated their lives to defending our freedom. We are going to single out Carrie Barden and Kristin Hess. Without these two, these projects would not have happened. Thank you for your hard work! Also, thank you to Tuckeys Big Boy and Busch's Fresh Food Market in Tecumseh for their donations. Big Boy was kind enough to provide food and manpower, and a Busch's gift card went towards dinnerware and supplies.

This afternoon, we thank everyone who went to the polls and supported Tecumseh Public Schools. We also want to thank everyone who put in hours of time and effort in educating the public on these matters. While both bond proposals did not pass, we appreciate everyone who voted and respect your choice and the outcome of this election. “The needs of our district have not changed (as a result of these outcomes). We must address our outdated infrastructure, security, and other important items such as the Tecumseh Community Pool,” said Superintendent Rick Hilderley. The Board will begin the conversation at their November 28 meeting. Again, we thank you for making your voice heard, but please understand the District still needs your support as we move forward and determine our next course of action.

It's Election Day! Instead of discussing what's on the ballot relating to Tecumseh Public Schools, this post focuses on some of our students. Tecumseh High School students Aaron Norden, Izaac Morrison, and Ray Ferguson are certified Election Inspectors! The trio went through hours of training to be sworn in to help work the polls today. They will welcome voters to the precinct, verify voter registration, issue ballots, and more! If you're voting at Raisin Community Center, don't forget to say hi!

Tomorrow is a very critical election day for Tecumseh Public Schools. We have two bond proposals on the ballot that will help shape the future of our District. For more information on the proposals, please visit https://tpsbond.com/ Please remember to make your voice heard and vote tomorrow, November 8th! If you're voting in person, visit https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ to learn more.

Tonight's (November 7) Board of Education meeting has been CANCELED! The only item, which was a closed session regarding student discipline, has been postponed. The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled Monday, November 28.