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TCS News to Know

For the Week of May 5, 2025

TCS News toKnowFor the Week of May 5, 2025

Dear Families,

This week is TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! Just a reminder, of a few ways you can show your appreciation:

  1. Handwritten Notes: Encourage your child to write a heartfelt note or draw a picture expressing their gratitude for their teacher's hard work and support.

  2. Classroom Supplies: Consider donating classroom supplies such as tissues, markers, or books to help lighten the load for our teachers.

  3. Small Tokens of Appreciation: A small token of appreciation, such as a handwritten card, a bouquet of flowers, or a homemade treat, can go a long way in showing gratitude.

  4. Social Media Shout-outs: Share your appreciation for our teachers on social media using #TeacherAppreciationWeek and tagging our school. Your kind words will undoubtedly brighten their day!

Thank you for joining us in recognizing and appreciating our phenomenal teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week!

Decision Day 2025

May 1st was Decision Day for the Class of 2025! Students were all provided with a special shirt to represent their plans after high school. They also posed next to their decision signs posted to inspire the underclassmen. For individual pictures of each senior student, check out the district Facebook page. We are so proud of all of you!!!

Free sports physicals are generously provided due to the financial sponsorship of the Tekonsha Athletic Boosters!

SCAA Scholar Athlete Banquet

The SCAA Scholar Athlete Banquet was held on Saturday, May 3 at Hillsdale Academy. Athletes from schools throughout the SCAA conference were honored for maintaining a high grade point average, in addition to participating in multiple sports throughout their high school careers.


To be selected for this award, students have to meet all of the following criteria:

  • A minimum of a 3.2 cumulative GPA
  • Earn a varsity letter as a senior year
  • Must accumulate at least two varsity letters in one sport of a total of four letters in all sports


Four Tekonsha seniors were honored at the event: Reagan Henry, Wyatt Metcalf, Kimi Nill, and Preston Pombier.

Elementary Spring Sing

The Elementary Spring Sing will be this Thursday, May 8 at 2 pm in the HS gym. All family members coming to watch the program can enter the HS building at the gym doors, beginning at 1:30 pm. High school and middle school siblings will need to be signed out at the high school office by a parent to attend the program. All elementary students will be walked back to the elementary school and normal end of day procedures will be followed. Please let the office know in advance if your child will be picked up on Thursday instead of riding the bus home.

CACC Science Fair

The Calhoun Intermediate School District’s Calhoun Area Career Center (CACC) Education Academy students hosted a Science Fair at Tekonsha Community Schools today! The CACC students offered a menu of hands-on science experiments throughout the day to Tekonsha’s elementary and middle school students. They were also joined by “Mr. Paul” Rheaume, a self-proclaimed lover of science and instructor of lifelong learning courses at Kellogg Community

College.


The Education Academy program at CACC prepares both juniors and seniors – Teacher Cadets – for the field of education after high school. The teacher cadets learn about the systems and instructional strategies in the field of education, and have real life experiences within local school classrooms throughout the year. The program also offers college credits that can transfer to colleges and universities in pursuit of a teaching degree.


Stephanie Barron, the Education Academy Instructor at CACC, who was herself an Education Academy Teacher Cadet and graduate of Battle Creek Central, said the event has been taking place for nearly 15 years and has recently been expanded to bring the program to more schools in the area.


The Science Fair provides an excellent learning opportunity for the teacher cadets. They help orchestrate the event, aiding in creating the materials necessary for each science station. Through the process of planning for and implementing the science fair, the students have an opportunity to learn more about how to be a teacher and how to make their lessons fun for the younger students.


Dylan Griffith, Tekonsha Senior and 2nd year Education Academy student said, "I am so grateful to be able to bring this amazing experience to my community."


Tekonsha’s students transitioned through six stations featuring hands-on activities designed to show students that science can be fun. The stations included everything from building volcanoes to riding a homemade hoverboard.


Preston Pombier, Tekonsha Senior and 2nd year Education Academy student said, "I think it's an amazing opportunity. It feels really good to bring something like this to our town. I am really excited to use the skills I've learned at the CACC back to my home school. It is going to be a very good experience not just for us, but for the kids too!"


“We are so excited to bring this experience to Tekonsha,” said Barron. “It is wonderful for our teacher cadet students to be engaged in teaching the younger students and to see the enthusiasm for science that they are sharing with each other.”

Seniors Sign to Continue Athletics in College!

Two Tekonsha seniors celebrated their signing on Thursday, May 1st to signify their commitment to continue athletics in college! Senior Reagan Henry will be throwing for the University of Olivet’s Track and Field team. She was joined by her parents, Roy and Aryn Henry, and her former track coach, Mr. Tony Bowling, who also happens to be her grandfather! Senior Chloe Smith will be cheering on the Aquinas College Cheer team. She was joined by her mother, Rebecca Smith, and her cheer coach Mrs. Michele Stuart.

Senior Spotlight

We are in the final weeks of school for our seniors, so we want to honor them! We will be featuring a handful of seniors each week to recognize and celebrate all of their accomplishments!

Rahjah Maysonet

Rahjah Maysonet is the son of Raul and Carrie Maysonet. Rahjah has attended Tekonsha Schools for two years. Rahjah selected Mrs. Ashley Hall as his most influential teacher. He commented “She’s amazing. She doesn’t just teach us music, she supports us in our learning.” During high school, Rahjah attended CACC and the Education Academy and was involved with baseball, band, and robotics. After graduation, Rahjah plans to attend Kellogg Community College, then transfer to Saginaw Valley and major in Education with a focus in Special Education. Rahjah’s advice to underclassmen is “No capes!”


Xavier Hodo

Xavier Hodo is the son of Rose and Thomas Hodo. His sister is Victoria. Xavier has attended Tekonsha Schools for all 13 years of his education. He selected Mrs. Heather Layne-Fouty as his most influential teacher. He shared, “She was helpful throughout all of the years that I was in school. No matter what, even if I wasn't in the mood, she would motivate me to do more work." While in high school, Xavier attended the CACC Automotive Service Technology Program. After graduation, Xavier plans to work in the automotive or diesel mechanics industry. His advice to underclassmen is, “Do your schoolwork. Don't screw around. Listen. Actually pay attention.”

Conner Bethel

Conner Bethel is the son of Larry and Leslie Halbert. His sisters are Helena and Cheyanne Halbert. He has attended Tekonsha Schools for the last 12 years. He selected Mrs. Heather Layne-Fouty as his most influential teacher. In high school, Conner has been involved with football, attended the CACC, and a founding member of the chess club and Dungeons & Dragons club. Conner said that he is still working on his plans for after high school!

Bo Veenkant

Bo Veenkant is the son of Denny and Karen Veenkant. His sister is Angel. Bo has attended Tekonsha Schools for the last two and a half years. Bo selected his baseball coach, Sherman Woods as his most influential staff member. Bo shared, “I appreciate how Coach is like a good role model to look up to. He always gives me advice on whatever topic we are talking about. We always joke around and laugh.” While in high school, Bo has participated in cross country, basketball, football, and baseball. Bo has also been a part of the CACC Welding program. After graduation, Bo plans to attend barber school. His advice to underclassmen is, “Be happy being single and focus on your work more than anything. You always gotta pray, too. Give all the glory to God. Don't get cocky.”

Elementary Summertime STEAM!

It might seem early to start talking about summer programming, but it is just around the corner! We have an exciting line-up of activities planned for the month of June. Check out the information below and sign up details will be coming home this week!

Menus for the Month

Breakfast and lunch menus for both the elementary and the MS/HS are now available on the website! Click on the links below to access these. Breakfast is available for FREE for all students and is served in the elementary from 7:50 - 8:25 am (times vary by grade) and in the MS/HS from 7:50 - 8:00 am. Lunch is also available for FREE for all students, served from 11:00 am - 12:10 pm in the elementary (times vary by grade). In the HS, lunch is served from 10:45 - 11:11 am and from 11:41 - 12:06 pm for the MS.


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