Tecumseh Virtual Academy

First day of school is in the books!

It's the first day of school!

The first day of school is quickly approaching and we still have job openings we're looking to fill. There are several teaching positions open, openings at Tecumseh Community Pool, bus driver positions available and more. Current openings: https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/page/human-resources Bus Driver openings: https://firstgroupcareers.com/

TPS FAMILIES: Check out the quick tidbits graphic. There's some information about our Return to School Update plan. The first day of school for TPS is Monday, August 30th. These procedures you see on the graphic are in place right now for the upcoming school year. That's not all. We have much more information on what to expect at the start of the school year. This information includes questions about COVID-19 vaccine requirements, social distancing practices, quarantining students and more. Check out our full 'TPS Return to School Update' plan: https://5il.co/vqfw

We’re thrilled to announce Tecumseh Public Schools’ new app! Access documents, events, news updates, even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/3oPn4BI or iPhone: https://apple.co/2LU0Obu.

On Tuesday, May 4, we're asking for your support. Voters will have the opportunity to renew the Recreational Millage. The .2488 millage provides funding for Tecumseh Community Pool. Please vote on May 4. Thank you for your support!

DON'T FORGET Friday, March 19th - Half-day for ALL students, Y5, Kindergarten-12th (early dismissal)

THIS WEEK Wednesday, February 24 – • Conferences for Kindergarten-4th Grade (conferences are from 5pm-8pm) Thursday, February 25 – • Half-day for K-4 students only • Conferences for Kindergarten-4th Grade (conferences are from 1pm-3pm & 5pm-8pm) Friday, February 26 – • Virtual day for ALL STUDENTS

REMINDER Friday, February 19th - Half-day for ALL students, Y5, Kindergarten-12th (early dismissal)

DON'T FORGET Food pickup is today from 10:30am-12:30pm at Tecumseh High School. The normal schedule will resume next Tuesday.

DON'T FORGET! There's no school for ALL students on Monday, February 15th because of Presidents' Day. School resumes on Tuesday, February 16th.

LOOKING AHEAD: Monday, February 15th - No school for ALL students, Y5, Kdg-12th grade (Presidents' Day) --- Tuesday - February 16h - School resumes --- Friday, February 19th - Half-day for ALL students, Y5, Kdg-12th (Early Dismissal). Half-day Teacher PD (PM)

COMING UP Tuesday-Thursday, January 26-28 - EXAMS for 5th-12th Grade Students (full days) Friday, January 29 - End of 2nd 9-weeks - end of 1st semester

A look ahead: Monday, January 18 - No school for all students, Y5, Kdg-12th grade -- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tuesday, January 19 - School resumes

Welcome back TPS students and staff! We hope you had a great winter break.

Tuesday, December 22 - Half-day for ALL students (early dismissal) Wednesday-Friday, Dec. 23-25 - No school for all students - Winter Break Monday-Friday, Dec.28-Jan.1 - No school for all students - Winter Break Monday, January 4 - School Resumes

Did you know any student at Tecumseh Public Schools is eligible for a special library card from the Tecumseh District Library? The card gives students access to all digital materials available at the library. • Overdrive/Libby - eBooks, audio books • MeL (Michigan eLibrary) - test prep, science and tech databases, automotive guides and repair, legal • Hoopla - eBooks, audio books, movies and music • Mango Languages - online language learning program featuring 70 languages Students, if you're interested in one of these library cards, reach out to the Tecumseh District Library at 517-423-2238. You can also go to tecumsehlibrary.org/, click on the 'Events' tab and sign up for the free card.

FOOD SERVICE UPDATE 12/14 With K-8 students back in class, we will only be using ONE location for food pickup on Tuesday, December 15th. The pick up location is at Tecumseh High School. Pick up time is 10:30am-12:30pm. Pick up is at the high school's shipping and receiving dock. Please enter off of Brown Street and follow the signage for food pickup.   If you are scheduled to pick up and aren't planning to, please email tpsfoodservice@gmail.com ASAP. Don't forget, we can deliver if that works best for you.  

FOOD SERVICE REMINDER Food service continues tomorrow, December 8th. Right now, we're still using two locations for pickup. One at Compass Learning Center, the other is at the high school. Pick up time is from 10:30am-12:30pm. Families whose last names begin with A through M will pick up at Tecumseh High School's shipping and receiving dock. Please enter off of Brown Street and follow the signage for food pickup. Families whose last name begins with N through Z will pick up in the parent drop off area at Compass Learning Center. Please follow the signage for food pick up.

The holidays are right around the corner. Need a gift idea? Starting Wednesday, the 18th, the red Remembrance Poppies from the THS Sculpture Garden will be available for purchase. There's no set price for the ceramic and felted wool poppies. However, we are accepting donations. We are accepting cash or check for the donations. If you using a check, please make it out to Tecumseh High School.