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Employee Service Honors |
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The annual Employee Appreciation Dinner sponsored by the TISD school board was held May 5, 2009 at Ezra Jones Cafeteria. The dinner is one way board members express their gratitude to the employees of the district and it is at this event that school district employees are recognized for their service to the district and its’ students. Employees are presented service awards and retirees are honored.
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Larry Johson, 30 Years of Service
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Charlotte Bellah, 21 Years of Service
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Vocational Programs Excel at Contest |
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Tulia High School's vocational programs are no stranger to success. They compete in state and national contests each year often bringing home top honors for projects, presentations, and related records.
Business Professionals of America (BPA) traveled to state contest with five participants. Trevor Thompson and Jarrett Ross qualified as alternates for the national competition. Rebecca Cobb is the sponsor.
TISD Metal Trades continued the winning tradition at state contest bringing home Best of Show and perfect score for the 18' Car Hauler Trailer built by Nicholas Luna. Other metal trades winners included Chase Rousseau with his patio fire place, Taylor Murrell with his work table, Hope Hernandez with her saddle rack, Trevor Carrasco wtih his fire pit, all earning first place. Second place awards went to Zach Johnson for his two-wheeled cart, and Chaz Ward for his patio table. Metal Trades sponsor is Garry Wilfong.
Blue ribbons were earned at State Auto Tech contest by Nadine Saenz and Zenida Benavidez who rebuilt a set of heads from a 2001 Pontiac 3.1 liter engine, Paul Flores with his rebuilt set of 1972 Ford 360 heads, and Martha Contreras and Stephanie Puente with their rebuilt set of 1994 4.0 liter Ford heads. Auto Tech sponsor is Frank Subealdea.
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One Act Play Wins District |
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THS Drama competed in the UIL OAP contest this year. They performed Look Homeward Angel, written by Ketti Frings, which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1957. An American classic, this powerful play captures the humor and the grief, both private and universal, of Thomas Wolfe's novel about a youth coming of age. Concentrating on the last third of Wolfe's story, the play vividly portrays Eugene Gant, his mother who is obsessed by her material holdings and who maintains barriers against the love of her family, the father a stonecutter imprisoned by his failures, and the brother who never breaks away.
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Spring Athletics Sees Success |
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Bret Adkins and Kristin Hudson advanced to the regional competition in Region 1-AA golf. Bret played on the Nueva Vista Course in Midland, Texas, and Kristin played on the Ratliff Ranch Course in Odessa, Texas. Their practice rounds were Sunday, April 19, and they competed on April 20 and 21. Both golfers set goals and reached them during competition. Neither advanced to State, but both bettered themselves. Congratulations on a job well done!
Tulia Hornet tennis headed for regional competition after the April 14th and 15th district contest. Seniors Shenae Brock and Rene Martinez claimed 2nd place in mixed doubles to earn a spot in the regional competition.
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Professional Learning Communities |
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Staff members at each of the TISD campuses will implement the concept of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) during the 2008-09 school year. PLCs are schools in which the teachers and administrators continuously seek and share learning in order to increase their effectiveness for students. PLCs provide teachers with time to plan and collaborate.
One way to accomplish this planning time is to schedule time one day each week specifically for that purpose. Students at each campus will begin class at 8:25 a.m. each Wednesday instead of 8:00 a.m. Staff members will come to school at 7:45 a.m. as usual on those days. |
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TISD to Offer Attendance Incentives |
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School attendance is key to a successful school year. All facets of the school program run smoothly and effectively when all concerned are in attendance on a regular basis. Students attending class do not miss out on valuable educational experiences. Staff members with good attendance provide strong educational opportunities for students.
During the 2008-09 school year TISD will implement an incentive program for students and staff members to encourage/reward good attendance. Each six weeks names will be drawn from those students at each campus who have had perfect attendance. Students whose names are drawn will receive rewards valued at $100. Auxiliary staff members whose names are drawn will receive $150 and professional staff members will receive an award of $200. |
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