Tecumseh High School

If there was a burning smell around Tecumseh High School, don’t worry; it was totally normal. Students in the Ceramics class took part in raku firing with horsehair. This is a ceramic technique in which horsehair is applied to a piece of pottery immediately after it is removed from a raku kiln at a high temperature. Temps usually range from 1,000°F to 1,500°F! The hair burns on contact, leaving behind unique carbon markings on the surface of the pottery. The result is a decorative, spontaneous pattern of black lines and smoky textures unique to each piece. What’s really cool about the firing process is that it produces unpredictable and unique glaze results in the finished work. The skull ceramic pieces are made of clay and designed by the students. This was a Halloween project, and the Day of the Dead inspired the pieces. #TecumsehPublicSchools #TecumsehHighSchool #ceramicsclass #rakupottery #rakufiring

Now, this is probably the best yearbook photo of any employee here at Tecumseh Public Schools! 🐕🐾 If you didn’t already know, this is K9 Officer Buddy! He’s been on the job at TPS for over two months now. Officer Buddy’s partner is our School Resource Officer, Sgt. Scott Lambka of the Tecumseh Police Department. When Officer Buddy isn’t sleeping on the job, he’s working in different situations. However, Officer Buddy isn’t your typical K9 officer. He is a non-aggressive K9 officer trained to perform standard police dog duties, such as detecting contraband and assisting in search efforts. Perhaps the most significant thing Officer Buddy has been outstanding at is providing therapeutic support for students and staff. Officer Buddy has been a valuable addition to our team, offering immeasurable support to our students, including those in crisis. This program, including the purchase and training of Officer Buddy, was all paid for by safety grants. Don’t worry. We’ll have plenty of more Officer Buddy footage in the near future! #TecumsehPublicSchools #K9OfficerBuddy #K9Officer #TecumsehPoliceDepartment

It was recently Fire Prevention Week, but did you know October is actually Fire Prevention Month? A big shoutout to the Raisin Township Fire Department for hanging out at Sutton Early Learning Center today! They talked with students and educated them about basic fire safety and prevention practices, such as when and how to call 911 in case of an emergency, the importance of having a fire escape plan at home, and more. There was even a demonstration of how firefighters wear their equipment and look and sound when wearing their gear so kids are not scared in a real emergency. The best part was probably that the students got inside the fire truck! They were able to take in the big interior's surroundings. Thank you, Raisin Township Fire Department, for helping our students learn these important lessons in such a fun and memorable way! #TecumsehPublicSchools #FirePreventionMonth #firesafety

Tonight, the Link Crew from Tecumseh High School was part of the Board of Education’s ‘Good News’ segment of the meeting. The Link Crew is dedicated to helping freshmen transition to high school by providing guidance and support from upperclassmen mentors and staff members. Great work, Link Crew and staff!

Thanks for celebrating the Homecoming Parade with us! It was a great turnout by the community and we appreciate the support! 🧡🖤

Get ready for a great Homecoming Parade tomorrow, Friday, October 11! 🕰 Parade Time: 1:30 pm 📍 Starting Point: Tecumseh High School, Brown Street entrance 🌟 Route Highlights: • Head east on Brown Street • Turn south onto N Union Street • Continue east on W Chicago Blvd, cruising through downtown Tecumseh • And finally, turn north onto N Maumee Street, concluding the parade route at Tecumseh Middle School Just so you know, with Appleumpkin this weekend, some vendors may be already setting up on West Chicago Blvd. So, viewing from the curb may be limited through downtown.

A yearly tradition during Homecoming Week is that the Shooting Stars Marching Band visits our students at TPS buildings! Over 80 Tecumseh High School student musicians, performers, and cheerleaders stopped by Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center, Sutton Early Learning Center, and Tecumseh Middle School to play some songs and get our younger students involved in the action. The energy was contagious as the younger students cheered and had a chance to interact with the performers, fostering a sense of community and school spirit that connected all grade levels. #TecumsehPublicSchools #homecomingweek

As part of Homecoming Week celebrations, Tecumseh High School's Art Club students brought their creativity downtown by giving local shops a colorful makeover. Partnering with businesses like Modish Styles, Hopscotch Kids, Salsaria's, The Matthews House Shop, Tecumseh Antique Appeal, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services- Lenawee County, The Dog House Restaurant, and Basil Boys, our talented artists painted vibrant designs on storefront windows, adding a fresh splash of color and charm to our community. A huge thank you to our artists for their amazing work and to these local businesses for supporting this yearly collaboration! City of Tecumseh | Downtown Tecumseh #TecumsehPublicSchools #artclub #homecomingweek #studentartists #supportlocalbusiness

This week is National Fire Prevention Week! To kick it off, kindergartners from Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center visited the Tecumseh Fire Department. Students from Lindsey Saxton, Carrie Northup, and Elizabeth Wilcoxen’s classes toured the station, learning important fire safety lessons like 'Stop, Drop, and Roll,' how to safely escape a burning building, and how smoke alarms help keep us safe. The highlight? Getting to climb into a fire truck and explore the gear firefighters use every day! Has your child shared their favorite part of the day? Talk to them about fire safety at home and practice your family’s fire drill. #TecumsehPublicSchools #FirePreventionWeek #FireSafety #keepingourkidssafe

No, it’s not Halloween yet. However, it is Count Day across Michigan, and Count von Count is making rounds across the district. The Count is helping us keep track of attendance today! ‘One student, ah-ah-ah! Two students, ah-ah-ah! THREE students!’ Count Day is a key event for public schools that helps determine the state funding each district receives based on student attendance. The number of students present on this day directly influences the amount of per-student funding the district will get for the school year. Every student counts today (literally), so make sure you're in class – the Count is watching! #TecumsehPublicSchools #CountDay #everystudentcounts #AhAhAh

Last week, a special guest stopped by Paul Wellman’s first and sixth-hour AP English Language and Composition classes! To help students hone their rhetorical analysis skills, Superintendent Matt Hilton gave his first-ever presentation on the district’s Sinking Fund Millage—a critical initiative to improve school infrastructure—before the first informational meeting. Students actively analyzed Superintendent Hilton’s tone, syntax, and rhetorical strategies, making impressive observations on imagery, word choice, and even his presentation mannerisms. Their thoughtful questions and insightful reviews showed just how well they’re mastering the art of persuasion and argumentation—critical skills for the AP exam and life. Superintendent Hilton was left impressed with Mr. Wellman’s students, praising their insightful analysis, sharp critical thinking, and ability to engage professionally with complex rhetorical concepts. #TecumsehPublicSchools #TecumsehHighSchool #APEnglish #criticalthinking #studentengagement

This week, we are hosting the first two Sinking Fund Millage informational meetings. Both meetings will be held in the Media Center of Tecumseh High School.

Friday, September 20, 2024, is a half-day for ALL students! Tecumseh Preschool - 8 am-11 am Sutton Early Learning Center - 8:40 am-11:55 am Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center - 8:40 am-11:55 am Tecumseh Middle School - 7:45 am-11 am Tecumseh High School - 7:35 am-10:50 am

Paper littered the hallways of Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center this morning. Paper airplanes, that is. In Amanda Spohn’s STEM class, students participated in a fun and interactive lesson on building paper airplanes. Beyond the folding and creasing, they were introduced to scientific concepts such as aerodynamics, velocity, thrust, and speed, providing a hands-on approach to understanding the forces that influence flight. Ms. Spohn began by demonstrating basic folding techniques, and students eagerly experimented with their designs. Each plane was unique, reflecting the creativity and curiosity of the young engineers in the making. Once their creations were complete, the students hit the hallways to put their work to the test. Some airplanes soared up to 18 feet, filling the air with excitement and a sense of accomplishment. STEM education is crucial for developing problem-solving skills and fostering innovation early on. Lessons like these engage students and build a foundation for critical thinking and collaboration. Tecumseh Acres ELC is helping prepare the next generation of thinkers and creators by sparking interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. #TecumsehPublicSchools #stemeducation #BuildingTomorrowTogether

Good work never goes unnoticed! The Tecumseh Middle School Builders Club has been awarded $955 from the Michigan District of Kiwanis for their outstanding “Rake a Difference” service project! Last year, over 750 students and dozens of staff members from Tecumseh Middle School participated in this annual event, raking and bagging leaves to help local senior citizens. The project fosters a strong sense of community service and shows the incredible impact young people can have in their neighborhoods. A big thank you to our TMS students and staff, the Kiwanis Club of Tecumseh, the TPS transportation department, and all the volunteers who helped make this project successful! STORY 👉 https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/article/1756491 #TecumsehPublicSchools #rakeadifference #kiwanis #kiwaniscluboftecumseh #serviceproject #communityservice

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It was an incredible honor to welcome renowned composer and DJ Rodney Page to Tecumseh Middle School's PBIS assembly! Rodney kicked off the school year in style, inspiring our students with his dynamic music and heartfelt stories. Throughout the assembly, he dove into our school-wide acronym ONE – Ownership, Never Give Up, and Empathy – showing how these values can resonate in our school community and all aspects of life. The energy in the room was electric, as our students were fully engaged and excited to learn how they could embody these important principles! Thank you, Rodney, for sharing your talent and wisdom with us! Let’s make this year the best one yet! #TecumsehMiddleSchool #PBIS #ONE #InspirationalAssembly #RodneyPage

It was a great ‘welcome back’ for our students and staff at Sutton Early Learning Center. They celebrated with a PBIS Kick-Off event. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. It is a proactive approach to improving school safety and promoting positive behavior. Students would learn what is expected of them while attending school. PBIS helps create a positive school climate by setting clear expectations, teaching students how to meet them, and recognizing and rewarding positive behavior. Overall, PBIS seeks to minimize behavioral issues, enhance the school climate, and boost academic outcomes by creating a positive and inclusive environment. #TecumsehPublicSchools #SuttonELC #PBIS

Friday, August 23, is an early release day for ALL students! Schedule: Tecumseh Preschool - 8 am-1:15 pm Sutton Early Learning Center - 8:40 am-1:45 pm Tecumseh Acres Early Learning Center - 8:40 am-1:45 pm Tecumseh Middle School - 7:45 am-12:45 pm Tecumseh High School - 7:35 am-12:35 pm

The Link Crew officially welcomed the Class of 2028 to Tecumseh High School! The Link Crew is dedicated to helping freshmen transition to high school by providing guidance and support from upperclassmen mentors and staff members. Just before the new school year started, Link Crew club members came together for a two-day training session. These students led freshman orientation on the first day of school. #tecumsehpublicschools #tecumsehhighschool #linkcrew #freshmanorientation #firstdayofschool #firstweekofschool #BuildingTomorrowTogether