The Titan Weekly

Greetings Titan Families,

We’ve had another busy week here at THS! We conducted 9 safety drills in an effort to be prepared for anything that comes our way, as exhibited yesterday afternoon with the drastic storms.

You may or may not be aware, but Crestwood Middle School is currently having an addition constructed. This addition will accommodate an additional 300 students and as a result of the need to shift at the middle school, FCPS has proposed a few options for redistricting students which impacts students at the elementary, middle and high schools, including Tuscarora High School. I would like to draw your attention to this message from FCPS which provides information regarding the recommendation as well as three alternatives for redistricting. In addition, community input is requested via the survey or the email address linked in the message.

As the school year is well underway, I encourage parents to check Schoology with their students in order to stay on top of grades before they dip. In addition, please remember that TutorMe is free and available 24/7 to help students with their homework or papers.

Wishing you a lovely weekend! (Hopefully it cools off!)

Sincerely,

Lisa Smith

Principal

Class officer elections for the junior and senior classes will take plan on Tuesday, September 12th from 7:00 AM until 2:15 PM. Students may only vote once and for their class. Irregular votes will be eliminated.

The CTC Student Ambassador Program is back this year and we will be partnering with The Academy of Fine Arts again, to bring a collaborative presentation to THS on October 11th, 2023 during first block FLEX!

Students who are interested in attending the presentation and who would like to hear about all we have to offer should sign up using the {attached} QR code.

Students interested in joining Mu Alpha Theta, the National Mathematics Honor Society, should see Ms. Kerslake in B172 for an application. All applications are due by 2:15 PM on Thursday, September 21st.

Exciting news! Career services at THS are now enhanced with a personalized touch! Meet your new career coach, Ashley Sellman in room A-115. Also, please take this quick survey about your career services knowledge and preferences to help us tailor our support to your needs. Let's make your career journey a success!

Career Coach Website

Explore the Career Coach Websiter were students can schedule appointments, get access to online career resources, find out about jobs that are hiring and upcoming events, and more.

Senior information night will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

The presentation – for parents and students – will begin at 6:00 PM in the THS Auditorium

Presentation will include: College application process, types of admissions and deadlines, linking Naviance to Common Application, letters of recommendation.

Will begin the week of September 5th! These meetings are for students only.

Students - use the links below to schedule your meeting with your School Counselor to make sure you are all set for meeting graduation requirements, the college admission process and your plans after high school

Ms. Moore (A – Ce): https://calendly.com/ths-danielle-moore/senior-conferences

Mr. Gill (Ch – Ha): https://calendly.com/william-gill-1/senior-conference

Ms. Goto (He – Mc): https://calendly.com/carla-goto/senior-conference

Ms. Cooper (Me – R): https://calendly.com/diane-cooper/grade-level-meeting

Mr. Harrison (S – Z): https://calendly.com/joshua-harrison-2/senior-conference

McDaniel College: Tuesday, September, 12th - 1:15 PM

Hofstra University: Thursday, September 14th - 9:15 AM

Penn State University: Monday, September 18th - 9:15 AM

Gettysburg College: Tuesday, September 19th 1:15 PM

Frederick Community College: Thursday, September 21th - 9:15 AM

Students – check Naviance for more information and to register for these visits.

interested in a college and career pathway focused on the arts? Register today to shadow the Academy for the Fine Arts which is the visual and performing arts pathway for high school students in grades 10-12. The AFA meets during the school day and is housed in Gov. Thomas Johnson High School. In addition to rigorous advanced level courses, many of which count as Dual Enrollment credit, the AFA provides a unique artistic community for students who are seeking to challenge themselves in a collaborative environment.

During the shadow day, students will spend 2 blocks of the day learning about the program from our student ambassadors, taking a tour of the facilities, learning about the application process, and visiting any of the following focus areas:

Music

Dance

Visual Art

Theatre

Musical Theatre

The first Shadow Day of the Year will be Wednesday September 13th.

To register for the shadow day, please visit www.fcpsartsacademy.org For questions, please contact Jonathan Kurtz at jonathan.kurtz@fcps.org or 240-236-8352.

This field trip is your chance to dive into the exciting world of flying and aerospace careers at the 2023 AVIATION EDUCATION & CAREER EXPO on Fri., Nov. 3rd. The Expo consists of industry leaders, vendors, aircraft displays, guest speakers, amazing prizes, demonstrations, and of course – scholarships! Please see the attached flyer for more information on the expo.

Please see Ms. Sellman in room A-115 if interested in attending! Space is limited.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

6:30- 8:00 PM

Athletics Center (Gym)

Register here.

This is our annual county wide college fair where over 100 colleges and universities will be present. Students and guests will be able to talk with Admissions representatives from different schools. Registration is not required, but encouraged this year, so we can get an expected head count.

Saturday, October 21, 2023

9:00- 12:00 PM

Athletics Center (Gym)

Register here.

This event is open to all prospective students. The day will include a campus resource fair where you can talk to faculty and staff, campus tour, student panel, and career exploration session. Every student who attends will receive a free FCC t-shirt!

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

6:00- 7:30 PM

Student Center

Register here.

This event is specifically for high school seniors. There will be a presentation that features Admissions, Career & Academic Planning Services, and Financial Aid. Students can talk with faculty and staff at a campus resource fair, apply to the College, and visit the Bookstore for a free giveaway.

Ms. Moore (A – Ce)

Mr. Gill (Ch – Ha)

Ms. Goto (He – Mc)

Ms. Cooper (Me – R)

Mr. Harrison (S – Z)

Ms. Ingram (EL)

Ms. Honaker (Behavior Support)

Ms. Gomez (Community Liaison)

Mr. Jackson (Registrar)

All FCPS athletic events are using the GoFan platform to purchase online tickets. Please see the link for more information.

Executive Board

Coordinator of Athletics and Facilities - Chris O'Connor

President - Tommy Nguyen

Vice President - Elaine Enoch

Secretary - Heather O'Brien

Treasurer - Suzanne Elder

Members At-Large

Concessions Manager - Suzanne Elder

Fundraising - Katie Jackson

School Store - Crystal Snyder

Membership - Elaine Enoch

Social Media - VACANT

Please contact President Tommy Nguyen at tommyn0321@yahoo.com if you’re able to help.

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For more information contact Tommy Nguyen at tommyn0321@yahoo.com or

Chris O’Connor at john.oconnor@fcps.org

Lisa Smith - Principal

Kevin Hall - Asst Principal

Jason Lininger - Asst Principal

Roger Rich - Asst Principal

Kristin Sheehy - Asst Principal

Tanisha Smith - Asst Principal

John Milliman - Special Programs

Chris O'Connor - Athletics & Facilities

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