There was a surprise this morning for Christine Obeid. She’s an art instructor at Tecumseh High School.
The Lenawee County Education Foundation selected several area teachers for Spring teacher grants and Ms. Obeid received one of them! The LCEF Teacher Innovative and Enrichment Grant is for $600.
Martha Melcher from LCEF and Kimberly Kotts from Old National Bank surprised Ms. Obeid as one of her classes was just getting underway. Old National Bank is one of the sponsoring financial institutions for the grant.
The LCEF utilizes community donations to provide financial support for innovative educational programs that are not ordinarily provided through a school’s general operating budget.
Congratulations, Ms. Obeid!
The Art Drawing and Painting class at Tecumseh High School is showing off some of its latest work.
Recently, the students competed during the event called ‘Principals Art Prize,’ hosted by THS Principal Dennis Niles.
Before we get there, let’s give you a little bit of the backstory. Christine Obeid’s class took a trip through Art History, examining symbols in art from prehistoric cave painting up to current times. The class would learn how symbols tell stories and create emotion or connections with people.
Fast forward and that’s when Principal Niles challenged the students to create a work of art representing this year’s theme: Aspis or Spartan Shield. It’s a shield that is designed to protect your neighbor from harm.
The students did a wonderful job creating their shield designs and incorporating the TPS logo.
There were honorable mentions, certificates for 4th-6th place, 3rd place received a certificate and a $25 gift card and 2nd place received a certificate and a $50 gift card. The grand prize winner received a $100 gift card!
Congratulations to all of the students who took part in the contest!
1st - Kayleigh Clark
2nd - Julia Cifaldi
3rd - Kat Brinson
4th - Veronica Martinez
5th - Makenna Webster
6th - Gabrielle Brigman
Honorable mentions - Faith Rhodes, Morgan Manwaring
A shoutout to Tecumseh Harley-Davidson Shop and Sunset Ridge BBQ for providing a free meal to our veterans on Thursday (11/11).
Our ROTC students were able to help out, serving those who attended.
Thank you for having us!
ROTC students from Tecumseh High School took part in the Veterans Day ceremony at Brookside Cemetery on Thursday (11/11).
Numerous veterans were there to take in the ceremony and honor those who couldn’t make it.
We thank you for your service.
Members from the American Legion Underwood Orr Post 34, Rep. Bronna Kahle, Lenawee County Sheriff Troy Bevier and Tecumseh Mayor Jack Baker we’re on-hand for the ceremony.
Today, we honor all of the Veterans who graciously served our country.
We also want to recognize the Veterans who work for us here at Tecumseh Public Schools. Thank you for your service.
Veterans Day honors the men and women from all branches of the military who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Originally called Armistice Day, November 11th marks the end of World War I, which occurred on November 11, 1918 at 11:00 a.m. In 1954, the holiday was renamed Veterans Day to pay tribute to the veterans of all wars.
It is celebrated every November 11th, and has been a Federal holiday since 1926.
Ceramics students have fired up the raku kiln again and made more ceramic artwork. The pieces come out of the kiln red hot and then placed in a trash can filled with wood chips and paper. A fiery reduction process is created by plunging the pieces into the trash can. The artwork cools off for about 20 minutes in the trash cans. The firing process produces unpredictable and unique glaze results in the finished work. The pieces are pre-glazed before being heated up. The skull ceramic pieces are made out of clay and designed by the students. This was a Halloween project and the pieces were inspired by Day of the Dead.
Students at Tecumseh High School are learning about Horsehair pottery in their Ceramics class. Students use hairs from horses, feathers and sugar to create their designs on the pieces of clay pottery, which they also made. The hairs and combustibles are laid upon glowing surfaces of pots or pieces straight from the raku klin. They immediately sear onto clay leaving localized carbon markings. This is a unique tradition of Navajo artisans. This ancient Navajo art form originally was used to celebrate the birth of a great horse.
DON'T FORGET!
Friday, October 29th is a Half-Day for ALL STUDENTS (Y5, K-12th)!
Release times:
Sutton ELC: 11:40am
Tecumseh Acres ELC: 11:45am
Herrick Park ILC: 11:55am
Patterson ILC: 11:55am
Tecumseh Middle School: 10:55am
Tecumseh High School: 11:00am
Congratulations to our Varsity Equestrian team!
This past weekend, our girls were named Reserve State Champions. They were the runner-up in Division A in the state of Michigan. That’s the biggest division.
It was a close battle but our girls were just barely edged out in the end.
Great work by everybody!
🚨🚨 HOMECOMING PARADE UPDATE 🚨🚨 Today's outdoor pep assembly and Homecoming Parade have been cancelled. After discussing with the Student Council President, Student Council Advisor and THS/TPS Administration, the decision was made to cancel the events because of our current weather, forecast models and future radar. We believe this is the safest route for all of our students that would have taken part in today's festivities. Tonight's THS Homecoming Dance at Indian Stadium will be decided during tonight's football game. Thank you for understanding!
Ahead of tomorrow’s festivities, the Tecumseh High School band performed for our students at Tecumseh Middle School today! #tecumsehpublicschools
Ahead of tomorrow’s festivities, the Tecumseh High School band performed for our students at Tecumseh Middle School today! #tecumsehpublicschools
The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for tonight, October 11th. The meeting starts at 7pm and is located in the Media Center of Tecumseh High School.
The meeting is open to the public. It's also available to watch live via TPS's YouTube channel.
📍: 760 Brown Street, Tecumseh, MI
📝: Board Agenda - https://5il.co/108br
🌐: YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3DzcHcr
Homecoming is next Friday, which means next week is Spirit Week! Students are encouraged to celebrate their school pride by participating in this tradition. Each day will see a different theme for students.
October 5th is World Teachers' Day.
Today, we celebrate our teachers and everything they do for our students here at TPS.
Considering that teachers mold future generations, taking one day every year to say "thank you" is the least we can do. No matter where you are, remember that teachers matter!
The global event was launched by the United National Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization back in 1994.
This morning, Drawing class students from Tecumseh High School got out and enjoyed some of the nice weather.
The artists took to the Sculpture Garden, working on 'Plein Air' projects. The artists draw 'en plein air' (in the open air), meaning outdoors, on the spot.
Painting/drawing in the open air is recorded as far back as the Renaissance, but was generally done in preparation for studio painting. Today, 'en plein air' painting is what much of the public pictures when they imagine an artist at work, and is favored by many semi-professional and amateur artists.
DON'T FORGET
Friday, September 3rd - No School (Labor Day Weekend)
Monday, September 6th - No School (Labor Day)
Tuesday, September 7th - School Resumes
Thank you to all of our speakers from TPS and thank you to all of those who supported our Food Drive during today’s live broadcast with WLEN 103.9fm.
Don’t forget, you can drop off your donations at any TPS building. Parents, you can send the food with your student or you’re more than welcome to drop it off yourself.
Your fresh fruit and snacks will go a long way in helping a child in need.
Thank you to Community Learning Connections of the Tecumseh Area and all of our supporters in the community.
First day of school is in the books!
It's the first day of school!
