TCS News to Know
For the Week of May 28, 2024
Dear Families,
It's hard to believe, but this is our last "TCS News to Know" for the 2023-24 school year. As we reach the end of another remarkable school year, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and pride for the journey we have shared together. This year has been one of growth, learning, and resilience, and it would not have been possible without the unwavering support and dedication of our wonderful students, parents, guardians, staff and community members.
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you for entrusting us with the education and development of your children. Your involvement and partnership have been instrumental in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where our students can thrive. Whether you volunteered at school events, helped with homework, supported the school through financial donations, or simply offered words of encouragement, your contributions have made a significant impact.
As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, I am excited about the opportunities and experiences that await our students. We are committed to continuous improvement and will be working diligently over the summer to prepare for an even more enriching and successful year ahead. Your feedback and suggestions have been crucial in shaping our plans, and we encourage you to continue sharing your thoughts with us.
I wish you all a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer break. May it be filled with fun-filled moments and cherished memories with your loved ones. Thank you once again for your steadfast support and for being an integral part of our school community.
Elm Street Road Construction Has Started!
The Village of Tekonsha road construction happening on Elm Street is in full swing now, and much of Elm Street in front of the high school is closed. For the rest of this week, bus drop off for HS will happen in the back parking lot, and any visitors can come to the back door. We have installed a door bell there for your convenience. After school bus loading will happen in the loading area down by the kindergarten end of the elementary building. Please be sure to not park there for this week. If you have any questions regarding the road work, please direct them to the Village Office.
If Your Child is Doing Camp Summer School...
This will begin right away on Monday, June 3! Parents can drop students off at 8:30 am at the elementary front doors. All students will need to be picked up at the elementary front doors at 11:30 am. The first field trip on Friday, June 7 will leave at 8:30 am and students will return at 3 pm. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on all days!
Kids Sports Camp
Enrollment information for the sports camps will be going home with students today, or it can be downloaded below!
Summer Credit Recovery for MS/HS
Baseball and Softball Districts
For softball, all district games will be held at Colon HS. They have provided the info below to purchase tickets!
Elementary Spring Sing!
It was a great turnout on Thursday, May 23 in the HS gym to watch the Tekonsha Elementary students perform their spring musical program. If you were unable to attend, the entire performance is available on the Tekonsha Schools Youtube channel!
Field Day Fun
Students at Tekonsha Elementary enjoyed a sunny day of fun and games with their annual field day on Friday, May 24! For the first time in a number of years, 3rd - 5th grade students had part of their field day on the track, where they competed in a variety of races and relays! Thank you to Mr. Doug Tew and Heather Mack for organizing this special day!
Tekonsha High School Graduation!
On Sunday, May 26, 2024, Tekonsha High School graduated 24 students, with 22 students participating in the graduation ceremony. Highlights of the program included one last "Jon's Joke of the Week" from Jon Fisher, moving speeches by Valedictorian Alyssa Aldrich and Salutatorian Lydia Blashfield, and the senior slide show. Senior Mackenzie Knapp thanked advisors Trisha Blashfield and Brandie Aldrich, and senior Carissa Shedd thanked parents and the community for their years of support. The Class of 2024 will be missed!!!
Academic Awards Night Honors Excellence
The Tekonsha Jr/Sr. High Academic Awards Night was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6 pm in the HS gymnasium. This was a wonderful evening to honor seniors for scholarships and honors achieved, as well as underclassmen and middle school students for excellence in the classroom. Click below for a full listing of all of the academic honors presented. It's always a great night when we get to celebrate the hard work and dedication our students put toward their education.
6th grade
7th & 8th grade
Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Memorial Day Program
The skies were cloudy, but it didn't stop the Village of Tekonsha from honoring and celebrating our fallen service men and women at the annual Memorial Day parade and program. The Tekonsha High School band marched in the parade on Monday, May 27, along with a number of Tekonsha students that took the time to decorate their bikes for the occasion. Tekonsha Elementary students Carl Lindsey and Elliot Knowles were the flower bearers for the program. Tekonsha alumni Bella Hazen came back to play taps, and 2013 graduate and US Army Veteran Blanca Ulleg served as the Grand Marshall of the parade. While at the cemetery, the HS band also performed both "The Star Spangled Banner" and "America the Beautiful."
Schedules for Next Year!
As one year wraps up, it is already time to start thinking about next year! In the high school and middle school, Mrs. Tew has started meeting with students to let them know some of their options to choose from for 2024-25. A couple of changes are that 5th grade will be taking band next year and students in the 7th and 8th grade will have the opportunity to take band five days a week! Our 6th grade will continue to be a self-contained classroom in our MS/HS building with Mrs. Chloe Butler as the teacher, and our 7th - 12th grade students will rotate each our between our MS/HS teachers.
In the elementary, we are excited to announce our line-up for classes and teachers!
- Kindergarten - Mrs. Ashley Hamilton
- 1st Grade - Miss Jamie Veld
- 2nd Grade - Ms. Barb Calhoun
- 3rd Grade - Mrs. Marcy Rader
- 4th Grade - Mrs. Erin Hardy
- 5th Grade - Mrs. Kim Sayles
- Special Education - Mrs. Shari Butler
The window for School of Choice is open NOW. If you know of families looking for a great school to call their home, encourage them to call us to schedule a visit!
(All schedules are subject to change.)
Notice of Vacancy - Board of Education
Notice is hereby given to the electors of Tekonsha Community Schools, a public school district, that a vacancy on the board of education of this district exists with the resignation of former board member, Daryl Blashfield. Mr. Blashfield’s resignation leaves open the partial term seat on the board, beginning June 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026.
Notice is further given that any elector of the Tekonsha Community Schools may apply to the board of education for consideration to fill said vacancy, beginning in June of 2024. The next regular election of the board will be in November of 2024, at which time the seat will be posted for the remaining two years of the term under regular election procedures.
Interested electors are requested to send a letter of application, stating the reasons for their interest, qualifications for board service which they believe they hold, relevant public service, and a history of elected office, public appointments, or service on other elected or appointed boards, public or private, to:
Tekonsha Community Schools Board of Education
℅ Superintendent JoEllen O’Keefe
245 S. Elm Street
Tekonsha, MI 49092
The board will accept letters of application until 3:00 pm on Monday, June 10, 2024 via USPS delivery or personal delivery. Letters of application can also be submitted via email to okeefej@tekonsha.k12.mi.us. Interested electors submitting a letter of application via email must ensure their letter of application is received prior to the deadline and bear the full risk of failed or untimely transmission of their letter of application. The board will contact all eligible applicants to schedule interviews with the board during its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the address listed:
Tekonsha High School Library
245 S. Elm Street
Tekonsha, MI 49092
The Board will choose a candidate by majority vote, for the term as described above.
Anyone with questions may contact the superintendent at the address above, by telephone at 517-767-4121 ext. 101, or by email at okeefej@tekonsha.k12.mi.us.
2024-25 School Calendar Now Available
If you are looking to plan for next school year, the 2024-25 calendar has been released! Please click on the picture below to download a copy!
Student Congrats!
Congratulations to the Tekonsha Elementary TEACHER'S CHOICE Indians of the Week for the week of May 20-24!
- Kindergarten - Creative
- 1st Grade - Expressive
- 2nd Grade - Great Gains
- 3rd Grade - Fortitude
- 4th / 5th Grade - Disciplined
Menus for the Month
Tekonsha Community Schools
Website: www.tekonshaschools.org
Location: 245 South Elm Street, Tekonsha, MI, USA
Phone: 517-767-4121
Facebook: facebook.com/TekonshaCommunitySchools