Tustin High School News
Week of March 4, 2024
CELEBRATIONS
Tustin High is a 2024 CA Distinguished School!
We are incredibly thrilled and proud to be a 2024 California Distinguished School! This award is a huge honor and credit to our entire staff and student body who have worked hard to raise achievement levels and build a positive school community. We are so grateful for the state’s recognition that Tustin High is an amazing place to learn, work and belong!
Scholarship Winner!
Congratulations to sophomore Indaiah Lowe for receiving a $200 scholarship from Operation Warm Wishes this week at the BSU Festival for her leadership and service to the community! Indaiah is the President of Black Student Union and plays drums in Marching Band, Jazz Band and Winter Drumline. Indaiah also takes multiple honors classes and maintains a 4.0 GPA!
THS BSU and the Cultural Celebration Committee would like to thank all who attended the BSU Festival and express their appreciation to the Orange County chapter of Zeta Phi Beta for their donation of brand new socks, which will be given to those in need in the Tustin community.
Winterguard Earns 2nd Place!
Congrats to the THS Winterguard for placing 2nd at their competition at Mayfair HS on Saturday! Students did a great job on their performance titled "Weathering the Storm"!
TILLER NEWS TODAY - February 28, 2024
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Week of March 4-8
Monday 3/4
- WASC Visit
- JV Baseball vs Edison-3:00pm
- Var Baseball @ Edison-3:00pm
- Girls Basketball Banquet-6:00pm-Cafeteria
Tuesday 3/5
- WASC Visit
- Food Distribution-Orange Street Lot-3:00pm
- Boys Tennis @ Segerstrom-3:15pm
- Boys Volleyball @ Katella- FR/JV-3:15pm, Var 4:30pm
- Softball vs Santa Ana Valley-3:15pm GAME OF THE WEEK!
- Var Baseball @ Katella-3:00pm
- Girls Water Polo Banquet-6:00pm-Cafeteria
Wednesday 3/6-REGULAR START BELL SCHEDULE
- WASC Visit
- Var Boy's Golf vs Sage Hill @ Tustin Ranch-4:00pm
- JV Baseball @ Katella-3:00pm
- Girls Soccer Banquet-6:00pm-Cafeteria
- Band Parent Booster Mtg-Room 603-7:00pm
Thursday 3/7
- Boys Var Tennis @ Estancia-3:15pm
- Boys Volleyball vs Bolsa Grande FR/JV-3:30pm, Var 4:45pm
- Swim @ Foothill-TBD
- Track @ Pacifica-3:15pm
- Boys Soccer Banquet-6:00pm-Cafeteria
Friday 3/8
- Last Day to sign up for Speech/Entertainment Tryouts for Reflections and Graduation
- Baseball vs Troy-3:00pm
- Boys Tennis vs Katella-3:15pm
- Girls Lacrosse vs El Modena-4:00pm
- Softball vs Savannah-3:15pm
- Swim @ Foothill-TBD
Saturday 3/9
- Saturday School/TIllers on Track-8:00am-12:00pm
- SAC Financial Aid Help-Room 806-8:00am-12:00pm
- Swim @ Foothill-TBD
- Track @ Irvine Invitational (Irvine HS) 7:30am
- Tustin Frosh VB Tournament @ THS-8:00am
REGULAR START BELL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6
WASC Visit - This Week!
We are excited to welcome members of our WASC Committee this week from March 4-6. WASC stands for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is the accreditation organization for elementary and secondary schools, adult ed and other educational programs. During the visit, a team of six administrators will be visiting classrooms and speaking with students and staff informally and through focus groups. The WASC accreditation process allows us to look at our strengths and areas for growth. We are excited to share all the great things happening at THS with the WASC Committee, as well as learn about ways we can continue to make improvements in student learning. opportunities and school culture!
Tillers, don't forget about the Tiller TEAM student learning outcomes!
T = THINK CRITICALLY
E = EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE
A = ADVANCE LITERACY
M = MANAGEMENT TIME & RESOURCES
Game of the Week:
Cheer on your friends and classmates while clearing FIVE HOURS OF DETENTION! Make sure you check in with Mr. McKinley during the game!
Tustin High Open House & Showcase
Everyone is invited to this year's THS Spring Showcase!
Thursday, March 14th from 6:00-8:00 PM
Everyone (including all current and future Tillers) is invited to this year’s THS Spring Showcase and 8th Grade Parent Night on Thursday, March 14 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Friday, March 15 will be a Minimum Day and students will be released at 12:50pm. See below for the evening’s festivities.
Food available for Purchase from 5:00pm-8:00pm (Plaza)
Athletics Showcase from 6:00pm-7:00pm (Old Gym)
THS Parade of Programs Showcase from 6:00pm-7:00pm (Sports Pavilion)
Welcome: Principal Dr. Heather Bojorquez-7:00pm (Plaza)
Student Performances & THS Learning Showcase from 7:00pm-8:00pm (Plaza, Stage, Library, and nearby classrooms)
Tour our Community Center and BRAND-NEW Student Support Center from 7:00pm-8:00pm (Rooms 801 & 805)
(*Students may earn 1 hour of detention for every current teacher you visit. Sign- in is required. Earn an extra hour if you bring a parent/guardian.)
- · Make slime with your Chemistry teachers.
- · Play and win prizes at French and Spanish trivia games.
- · Challenge your history teachers in history trivia.
- · View amazing student-created artwork in the library.
- · Enjoy and listen to our talented student performers from our very own Cheer, Jazz Band, Drama, and Choir.
- · Check out our top-notch weight room.
- · Snap with and enjoy our Tiller authors at a poetry reading.
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Speech/Entertainment Tryouts for Reflections and Graduation
Friday, March 8th is the final deadline for seniors to sign up for Speech and Entertainment Auditions for Senior Reflections and Graduation. We are looking for some great talent, so don't wait!
STUDENT CONTESTS & INTERNSHIPS
FLYING LEATHERNCK 2024 ESSAY CONTEST
HONOR, COURAGE AND COMMITMENT
Theme: Which notable American, past or present, inspires you with their honor, courage and /or commitment? Why do you admire that person? How can you emulate their values in your life?
Length: Up to 1000 words (grades 9-12)
Awards: Teachers of winners will receive a stipend of $200.
Student winners in each category (grades 6-8 and 9-12) will receive the following awards:
First Place $300
Second Place $200
Third Place $100
Deadline for Submission: Friday, April 12, 2024
1. A web location has been set up for submitting essays and artwork for the contest: https://www.flyingleathernecks.org
2. Click on the three lines on the top right of the landing page
3. Click on Programs
4. Click on Education Programs “Learn More”
5. Scroll down to the contest that the work is being submitted: Art or Essay
6. Click on “Learn More"
7. Click on "Submit Artwork”
Judging: Knowledge of theme, creativity, originality, and clarity. Students can write about all three values or just one or two of the values in their essays.
Sponsors: Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation and the Character Education Resource Center' at the University of San Diego.
Questions:
Note to Educators: Participating in the essay contest fulfills the requirements for California Education Mandate 235.5 (a) for character and civic education as well as Common Core requirements.
MARINES IN FLIGHT Student Art Contest 2024
CASH PRIZES!
1st $300.00
2nd $200.00
3rd $100.00
Deadline for Submissions: Friday April 12, 2024 OR the first 300 Submissions
1. A web location has been set up for submitting essays and artwork for the contest: https://www.flyingleathernecks.org
2. Click on the three lines on the top right of the landing page
3. Click on Programs
4. Click on Education Programs “Learn More”
5. Scroll down to the contest that the work is being submitted: Art or Essay
6. Click on “Learn More"
7. Click on "Submit Artwork”
Who is Eligible?
-All students in grades 6-12 in San Diego & Orange County and all dependents in grades 6-12 of active duty military personnel (all branches) based in the Southwest Region.
-Subject Matter:
All aspects of" Marine Corps Aviation," both past and present.
-Eligibility & Requirements:
One entry per student. Each entry must be original in concept, design and execution and must not violate US copyright laws. The title and inspiration for your piece must be attached to your artwork.
All entries must be signed by the artist on the front of your artwork. Submit all entries
in jpeg or tif file thru the website at www.flyingleathernecks.org. Finalists will be contacted in May, 2024 and must have a release form signed by a parent or Guardian.
-Two Dimensional Only: no sculptures
-Mediums Accepted: include colored pencils, pastels, charcoal, watercolors, mixed media, oils, acrylics. Oils & Acrylics must be painted on canvas board or canvas paper mounted on a stiff backing such as masonite (No photographic or computer generated art.) Size: All entries must be completed in a 11x14 format
All winning art will be framed and displayed at the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation Center. For additional information, visit our web site at www.flyingleathernecks.org or call 858-693-1723
COUNSELING
Tutoring Opportunities
Tutoring is available on select days and times throughout the week for students who need assistance with completing assignments understanding class materials, or studying for exams. Visit the Community Center in Room 805 during the following days and times to get help from our student teachers or National Honor Society peer tutors!
- Lunch on Tuesdays through Fridays
- After School on Wednesdays in March (3/6, 3/13 and 3/27)
- Mondays during Per 5 & 6
Dual Enrollment Workshops
Seniors
SCHOLARSHIPS
Please see below for scholarship opportunities. We recommend visiting THS website directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Dollars for Tustin Scholars 2024 College Scholarship - Due 4/1/24
Dollars for Tustin Scholars (DFTS) awards scholarships each year.
The scholarship amount is $1,500. This amount is renewable each year for 4 years. They are renewable when Dollars for Tustin Scholars receives information from the recipient that the requirements and obligations have been met. The recipient could receive a total of $6,000 over their college career.
Qualifications:
Applicant is attending high school with the Tustin Unified School District.
Applicant is graduation this academic school year and will be entering a University, College, or a Vocational School.
Applicant’s overall grade point average is 3.0 or better.
Applicant has previous community service and/or philanthropic work.
Applicant has need of financial assistance.
Click HERE to apply!
Financial Aid Workshops - March 12 & 14
IVC Financial Aid Counselor will provide hands-on support for you on your FAFSA or DREAM application two more times on March 12th and March 14th from 2:30 - 4:00 PM in room 806. Come to the counseling office for more information!
Please be sure to bring your:
- Parent & Student FSA ID
- Social Security number (if applicable)
- 2022 W-2
- Green Resident Card (if not a U.S. Citizen)
- Fully Charged Laptop
College Visits & ROP
Learn about Dual Enrollment
Completing the classes will save you time in college!
Dual Enrollment Timeline
Here is a step by step timeline guide!
Register for your Fall ROP classes
Hello Tillers is that time again to sign up for fall ROP classes.
Rising Seniors - Monday, 3/11 - 4 p.m.
Rising Juniors - Wednesday, 3/13 - 4 p.m.
Rising Sophomores - Friday, 3/15 - 4 p.m.
Need help with Homework? Here is a resource list for all grades!
COMMUNITY EVENTS & INFO
Lions Club Free Vision Event
Lions Club of Tustin is holding a free vision event on Saturday, March 9, from 8 am-2 pm at Columbus Tustin Middle School. Free vision screenings and free recycled glasses will be provided. All ages are welcome, first-come, first-served so please plan to arrive early.
Food Distribution Information
Our monthly food distribution will be held this Tuesday, March 5, from 2:45 to 4 PM at the Orange/San Juan parking lot. Please park your car and bring your reusable bags to shop!
Saddleback Church is offering a food distribution with non-perishable pantry items on Saturday, March 23 from 9-11 am at 1621 Alton Pkwy, Irvine CA 92606. Food will be provided by appointment only. Please call 949-371-6161 or email peacecenteris@saddleback.com in advance. Please see flyers below for details.
FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
Attendance Office (leave a message anytime day or night) - ext 87175
Counseling Office - ext 87160
College & Career Center - ext 87806
Discipline Office - ext 87155
Community Liaison - ext 87159
Library - ext 87103
Student Store - ext 87104