Tecumseh Public Schools

A small act of love, such as donating a pair of socks, can make a big difference in the lives of our homeless or needy neighbors. Right now, students and staff at Tecumseh Middle School and Tecumseh High School (high school drive put on by Sources of Strength) are collecting new socks for Socktober! Small gifts matter, and as the weather turns cooler, even one donation of new socks can make a world of difference for someone in need. If you want to donate, you can send the socks to school with your student or drop them off at TMS or THS. For more information: 👩: Jennifer Morgan 📍: Tecumseh High School 📧: jmorgan@tps.k12.mi.us 👩: Jayme Funchion 📍: Tecumseh Middle School 📧: jfunchion@tps.k12.mi.us

Today was a great learning experience for some of our Tecumseh High School students. 10th-grade students from Ms. Arnold's AP World and World History classes traveled to Dearborn to visit the Arab American National Museum. This field trip was a cultural extension activity related to the World History curriculum. After the museum visit, everyone headed to Shatila Bakery for some authentic Mediterranean pastries.

A fun time yesterday at Sutton Early Learning Center. Students and staff participated in a PBIS school-wide celebration for being Safe, Kind, and Responsible. Students can earn pride tickets for being Safe, Kind, and Responsible. Each teacher keeps a tally of the tickets as they work to reach their class goals. When the school hits its goal, there's a school-wide celebration. In this case, a dance party! PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. It promotes positive relationships among students and staff and creates a respectful culture for all students.

Right now, enrollment continues for preschool here at Tecumseh Public Schools. We still have several open spots. If you or someone you know is looking for a preschool for their three- or four-year-old, don't hesitate to contact the director, Shawn Behnke, at sbehnke@tps.k12.mi.us or call 517-424-9957 for information. We have both tuition-based programs and Great Start Readiness Programs. You can also inquire directly about GSRP for four-year-olds at lenaweefreepreschools.org to see if you qualify for a GSRP placement. Tecumseh Preschool ➡️ https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/o/preschool

The first edition of Volume 2 of the TPS newsletter is now available! In this issue, you'll find several stories from the first month of the school year. The Rundown: • THS Students Score High on AP Exams • First “Be Kind to Your Mind” Mental Expo at TMS • Bond 2022 Information • Happening Around TPS • Fall Sports Schedules October 2022 Newsletter ⬇️ https://5il.co/1iubq

Leading up to the November 8 General Election, Tecumseh Public Schools will host two virtual public forums. During these public forums, Superintendent Rick Hilderley will go over the two bond proposals on the ballot and the 'why' behind them. You will be able to ask questions during these forums. 📅: Tuesday, October 4 ⌚: 7 pm 🌐: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/88068972250 📅: Tuesday, October 18 ⌚: 7 pm 🌐: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/85499325636 For more information on the bond, please visit ⬇️ https://tpsbond.com/

After a successful first drive-thru event, we're coming back again. If you're looking to move on from your gently used shoes, or have a new pair you're looking to part with, we'd be happy to take them off your hands. Remember, this fundraiser will help support the Tecumseh Band Boosters and go towards a good cause. Drop-off information ⬇️ 📅: Wednesday, October 12 ⌚: 4 pm- 7 pm 🏫: Tecumseh Middle School 📍: 307 N. Maumee Street, Tecumseh You can also drop off these shoes at any of our buildings during business hours.

Don't forget Friday, September 30, is a half-day for ALL students!

Tecumseh High School students are painting Renaissance still life paintings during art class. Still life paintings are a work of art that shows inanimate objects from the natural or man-made world.

Tecumseh Public Schools will host two virtual public meetings regarding the bond proposals that are on the November 8 ballot. For more information: https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/article/852628

Thanks for coming out and celebrating our students during the Homecoming Parade today! 🧡🖤 #homecomingparade2022 #tecumsehpublicschools #homecoming

This morning, our Tecumseh High School football players and cheerleaders welcomed our youngest students to school! At Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center, students were greeted as they got off the bus and were dropped off by their guardians. Go Indians! 📷: Bridgette Clement

Homecoming Parade Information Ahead of tomorrow night’s Homecoming Game at Indian Stadium, there will be a parade! The parade will begin at Tecumseh High School with an anticipated 1:45 pm start. All THS students will participate in the parade and walk behind their class float. Parade Route: • Leaving from Brown Street entrance of THS • Traveling east on Brown Street to N. Union Street • Traveling south on N. Union Street, turning onto M-50 • Traveling east on M-50, turning onto Maumee Street from M-50, ending at Tecumseh Middle School TMS students will return to school to load up for bussing, and parent pick up. Students will NOT be permitted to sign out with parents at the parade. Sutton Early Learning Center students will be bussed to the parade and back. Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center students will walk to and from the parade.

The 'Super U! Challenge' was back at Tecumseh Public Schools. This time, the assembly was at Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center. If you remember, the Super U! Challenge blends messages about bullying, cyber-bullying, honesty and positive character-building skills during a unique format of a kid's TV game show. 📸: Bridgette Clement

Ahead of tonight’s rivalry football game against Adrian, Tecumseh High School Leadership students added chalk messages and hung posters with messages of support around the football stadium. September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, and Sources of Strength is the sponsor of tonight’s game. Sources of Strength’s mission is to ensure that during rough times, no one gets so overwhelmed or hopeless that they want to give up. If you are in crisis or know someone who is, there are helplines available, including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (https://988lifeline.org/) #staystrong #keepfighting #youmatter #youareloved

After doing some touring of our buildings today, Superintendent Rick Hilderley and Board of Education President Tony Rebottaro made a pit stop at Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center. They visited Melissa Hilton's room and ate M&M's with some students. Thanks, Mrs. Hilton!

On Saturday, September 17, Tecumseh Middle School is hosting a drive-thru fundraiser for a good cause. If you have any gently worn, used, and new shoes you're looking to part with, we'll take them! Your donation will support the Tecumseh Band Boosters and go towards a good cause. Drop-off information ⬇️ 📅: Saturday, September 17 ⌚: 9am-11am 🏫: Tecumseh Middle School 📍: 307 N. Maumee Street, Tecumseh You can also drop off these shoes at any of our buildings during business hours.

During AP testing last school year, Tecumseh High School students smashed the state and national average. Out of the 37 AP Calculus students who took the AB exam, all 37 passed! They combined for a 4.51 on a five-point scale. Teacher Will Ramsell is leading the charge as his courses are rigorous but are rewarding for him to teach and for the students to learn. Our passage rate was nearly 80% for ALL AP courses last year, up from previous years. Now, staff and students are looking to carry that momentum through this school year. FULL STORY ➡️➡️ https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/article/837091 #tecumsehpublicschools #mathisfun #apcalculus

Looking for some Tecumseh Public Schools swag? We have some new apparel that is now available. However, the online shop is only open until Monday, September 19th. So, you better hurry! 🌐: Apparel Website ⬇️ https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/THSIndians 🌐: Apparel Flyer ⬇️ https://artwork.bsnteamsports.com/v3/flyer/904/90466/9046626/37d3ab/9046626-flyer.pdf

Our student body had a great experience today with the 'Super U! Challenge.' This one-of-a-kind assembly took place at Patterson Intermediate Learning Center. The assembly uses a unique format of a wacky kid's TV game show to help students understand that their words and actions impact everyone around them. This helps empower our students to do their part to create a safe and friendly school community. The action-packed assembly included lots of audience volunteers who participated in funny challenges with costumes and silly props.