Tecumseh Public Schools

🎉 Staff Spotlight Time!🎉
Join us in celebrating Katie Daniels, Special Education Teacher at Sutton ELC and this week’s Shout it Out Star!

Do you know a staff member or volunteer who deserves a big shout out? 💬
Nominate them here:
👉 https://forms.gle/xfdd9L5fHYbqYrVg7

Let’s keep spreading the positivity and recognizing the amazing people who make our district such a special place! 💛🙌
#ShoutItOut #OneTribe

🦃Thanksgiving Break Reminder!🍁

There will be no school on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday this week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

We wish all our students, families, and staff a wonderful and restful break filled with gratitude, good food, and time with loved ones!

District Calendar: https://5il.co/396na

#ThanksgivingBreak #NoSchool #OneTribe

📢 Reminder
Tuesday, November 25th, is a half day for all students.

District Calendar: https://5il.co/396na

🌟 Staff Spotlight Alert! 🌟
Let’s give a huge cheer for Jennifer Foster, 2nd Grade Teacher at Tecumseh Acres ELC and this week’s Shout it Out Star! 💬👏

Do you know another amazing staff member or volunteer who deserves some love? 🎉
Give them a shout out by filling out this quick form:
👉 https://forms.gle/xfdd9L5fHYbqYrVg7

Let’s keep celebrating the incredible people who make our schools shine bright! ✨🙌
#ShoutItOut #OneTribe

🏀 Congratulations to Coach Kristy Zajac! 🏀

We are proud to share that Kristy Zajac has been recognized with two prestigious coaching awards!

🏆 BCAM (Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan) Coach of the Year — presented at a banquet in Auburn Hills. This honor recognized Coach Zajac as the overall Coach of the Year across all divisions.

🏆 MHSCA (Michigan High School Coaches Association) Coach of the Year — presented this past weekend in Midland. This award is given to one basketball coach in the entire state of Michigan each year.

Congratulations, Coach Zajac! 👏

🌟 Staff Spotlight! 🌟
Let’s give a round of applause to Peggy Dolson, Athletic Ticker Taker, for being this week’s Shout It Out Star! 💬👏

Know a staff member or volunteer who deserves some recognition? 🎉
Share your appreciation by submitting a quick Shout Out here: https://forms.gle/xfdd9L5fHYbqYrVg7

Let’s continue celebrating the amazing people who make a difference every day! 🙌
#ShoutItOut #OneTribe

🎵 Staff Spotlight! 🎵
Let’s hit a high note for Joe McInchak, our Music/Band Teacher at Tecumseh High School, as this week’s Shout It Out Star! 🎺👏

Know a staff member or volunteer who’s really in tune with making a difference? 🎶
Strike the right chord and send them a Shout Out here: https://forms.gle/xfdd9L5fHYbqYrVg7

Let’s keep amplifying the amazing people who make our school community sing in harmony every day! 🙌
#ShoutItOut #OneTribe

It’s that time again — Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend!

Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before heading to bed on Saturday night and enjoy an extra hour of sleep! 😴🕐

We’ll see everyone bright and on time Monday morning! ☀️📚
#FallBack #DaylightSavingTime #OneTribe

🌟 Staff Spotlight Alert! 🌟

Let’s hear it for Tony Pfalzgraf, 2nd Grade Teacher at Sutton ELC, our Shout it Out star of the week! 💬👏

Do you know an amazing staff member or volunteer who deserves recognition? 🎉
Give them a shout out by filling out this quick form:
👉 https://forms.gle/xfdd9L5fHYbqYrVg7

Let’s continue celebrating the incredible people who help our schools shine! 🙌
#ShoutItOut #OneTribe

Calendar Reminder:

Friday, October 31st - AM Half Day for all students.

The District Calendar can be found here: https://5il.co/396na

🌟 Staff Spotlight! 🌟

Join us in giving a big round of applause to Barb Seidel, Principal Secretary at Tecumseh High School, as this week’s Shout it Out star! 💬👏

Know a staff member or volunteer who deserves some love? 🎉

Send a Shout Out their way by filling out our quick form: https://forms.gle/xfdd9L5fHYbqYrVg7

Let’s keep lifting up the incredible people who make a difference every day! 🙌

#ShoutItOut #OneTribe

Calendar Reminder:

No School Friday, October 24th for Mid Fall Break.

#onetribe

The District Calendar can be found here: https://5il.co/396na

🌟 Staff Shoutout! 🌟

We are celebrating Melissa Hilton, Y5/Kindergarten Teacher at Sutton ELC, in this week’s Shout it Out! 💬

Do you know a staff member or volunteer who deserves a Shout Out? 🎉
Submit your appreciation through our Google Form here: https://forms.gle/xfdd9L5fHYbqYrVg7

#ShoutItOut #onetribe

The Class of 2027 invites you to join us in spreading school spirit and raising awareness for cancer support!

Purchase a Balloon Topiary ($40) to celebrate your athlete, student, or staff member, or to honor someone who has battled cancer. Each topiary will include a personalized message and will be displayed around the football field on October 24.

💛 Order Details:
Cost: $40 per topiary
Deadline to Order: October 21, 2025
Display Date: October 24, 2025
Order Online: MySchoolBucks.com

Your support not only brightens our campus but also helps raise funds for the Class of 2027. Together, we can fill the field with color, pride, and purpose!

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🌟 Staff Shoutout! 🌟
We’re so excited to celebrate Joni Davis, Special Education Teacher at Tecumseh Middle School, in this week’s Shout it Out! 💬

Do you know a staff member or volunteer who deserves a Shout Out? 🎉
Submit your appreciation through our Google Form here: https://forms.gle/xfdd9L5fHYbqYrVg7

Let’s keep celebrating the amazing work our staff does every day! 🙌

#ShoutItOut #onetribe

🌟 Staff Shoutout! 🌟
We’re so excited to celebrate Kim Atwell, Instructional Assistant at Tecumseh Acres ELC in this week’s Shout it Out! 💬

Do you know a staff member or volunteer who deserves a Shout Out? 🎉
Submit your appreciation through our Google Form here: https://forms.gle/xfdd9L5fHYbqYrVg7

Let’s keep celebrating the amazing work our staff does every day! 🙌

#ShoutItOut #onetribe

Community Pride in Action!

Huge thanks to our amazing 7th graders who recently volunteered to help take down flags as a way to show honor and respect for the fallen heroes throughout our community! These students partnered with the Tecumseh Kiwanis Club to show their civic spirit and keep our neighborhoods looking great.

We appreciate Mrs Funchion, their English teacher and Mrs Garner, a retired Math teacher for helping.

It's inspiring to see young people stepping up to serve their community. Way to go, students! 👏

#OneTribe

TMS 8th grade students, along with their teacher and veteran Scott McCarley, recently visited Brookside Cemetery to clean veteran headstones and those of their families. The 8th graders are studying the Civil War this year and will be visiting Gettysburg and Arlington National Cemetery in the spring.

Principal Hoag arranged today's experience in partnership with Tecumseh Kiwanis, Brookside Cemetery staff, and Kyle Hamlin, a THS graduate and member of Team Red White and Blue. Local veterans from Underwood-Orr Post also spoke to the students and assisted with the project, along with Macon resident Turk Griffin, who instructed the students on proper stone cleaning techniques.

On Monday night, Daisy was officially recognized at the Board of Education meeting as the newest member of our Tecumseh Middle School tribe! With her wagging tail and caring heart, Daisy plays a very important role in helping our students feel safe, calm, and supported throughout their school day.

We are so grateful to the incredible community partners who made Daisy’s journey to TMS possible:
🐾 Katherine Whelan (Whelan Insurance Agency) – donation of Daisy
🐾 Deb Followell & Nicole Farrell – Daisy's daily handlers with specialized training
🐾 Dr. Major (Companion Animal Clinic) – veterinary care
🐾 Grace Roberts (Wags to Whiskers) – supplies, food, toys & treats
🐾 Ron Publiski & Tracy Hendrick (Kiwanis Youth Committee) – coat, patches & incidentals
🐾 Ava Salbien (Pooch Parlor) – grooming services
🐾 Mary Tommelein – community supporter
🐾 Vicki Riddle – Daisy’s vest

Welcome, Daisy—you’ve already stolen our hearts! 🐶