Tyngsborough High School
September 20, 2019
What's Happening...
It has been another busy week at THS. Anatomy students have begun dissecting sheep's heart, Biology students are presenting ""pill bug" lab findings and Video Production students have their first live broadcast of the year this morning. To watch live at 11:30 click here or follow Twitter @media_tps and YouTube. Band members in grades 8-12 visited TES today for Instrument Demonstration Day. Quiz team tryouts are taking place and will continue through 9/27, this is open to all students. THS Theater held an informational meeting on Thursday afternoon for any interested students. Any student unable to attend should see Ms. Martin. Homecoming plans are in full swing as class officers have designed and ordered class t-shirts. Themes are finalized and details for class videos have been distributed.
As always for the latest news and announcements follow us on social media.
Have a great weekend! #tpsprepares
Students of the Month
Cate Barton
Chloe Brush
Anya Gemos
KJ Moore
Important Dates
10/05 - SAT Exam
10/09 - National Honor Society Induction 6:30
10/10 - College Financing Seminar 6:00
10/12 - Homecoming
10/14 - No School: Columbus Day
10/19 - PSAT Exam
School Counseling
Seniors should register for the SAT’s if they have not already done so. SAT's will be held on Saturday, October 5th (registration deadline was September 6th- but late registration is still available) and Saturday, November 2nd (registration deadline is October 3rd) **THS is not a test center for the Nov. SAT’s.
To register please visit: www.sat.collegeboard.org
PSAT's will be held on Saturday, October 19th. Sophomores and juniors are encouraged to register in Student Services starting Monday 9/9. The cost to register for the exam is $25 (payments can be made online or by cash/check made payable to Tyngsborough High School). The registration deadline is Friday, September 18th. Please contact your child’s school counselor with any questions.
College Financing Seminar: Parents and students are invited to attend a free seminar on paying for college. The seminar will be held on Thursday, October 10th at 6:00 in the THS auditorium. The seminar is offered through MEFA, the Commonwealth's resource on planning, saving and paying for college. An experienced MEFA representative will provide an overview of the college financing process, including types of financial aid, how to apply, and financing options for your family. Families are encouraged to visit MEFA's website, mefa.org, for tools and resources to assist in this process. MEFA is requesting that you register in advance for the College Financing Seminar. By registering early, families will begin to receive MEFA’s college planning emails, with key information, updates, and resources. To register please go to mefa.org/rsvp/ for the online seminar registration form. If you are unsure that they will attend the seminar you can still register, as you will still benefit from the college planning email curriculum. While seminar registration is encouraged, you may still attend the seminar even if you don't register.
Juniors and seniors have received information regarding release of information to the military. It will be assumed that the student is consenting to the release of information if a signed consent form has not been returned to the student services office by Friday, September 27th
**New Information regarding Advanced Placement Exam Registration**
The College Board has changed the deadline to sign-up for Advanced Placement tests. Students will be given sign up information over the next couple of weeks on when/how to sign up.
The deadline to sign up for AP exams is Friday, November 1st.
Please contact Lisa Ward with any questions; lisa.ward@tyngsboroughps.org
College/University rep visits for seniors can be found on Naviance. This is an opportunity for seniors to sign up and meet with admissions representatives from various schools.
Athletics
Upcoming Events:
09/20: Field Hockey @ Groton-Dunstable 3:30
09/20: Girls Soccer @ Lowell Catholic 3:30
09/20: Boys Soccer vs Douglas 5:00
09/21: Cross Country @ Amherst Invitational 10:00
09/21: Football @ Maynard 2:00
09/23: Golf tri-match @ North Middlesex vs Quabbin
09/23: Girls Soccer @ Innovation Academy 4:00
Follow us on TWITTER at @tyngtigersports
8th Annual TPS Band Mattress Fundraiser
Halloween Party Fundraiser
Tyngsborough Scholarship Trust
The 35th TST Community Calendar will be available for purchase for $5 by contacting Daniela diMari at 978-649-2527. The community calendar features dates of Town and School meetings, early release days, MCAS dates and school vacation dates.
The 16th annual Holiday Marketplace will take place on November 3rd at the Tyngsborough Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will feature exhibitors of handcrafted items, gifts, and decorative items, as well as business services and representatives of the home based business work force. Exhibitors wishing to reserve a table for this event may contact Rose Mitchell at mitchell6260@msn.com or info@TyngsboroughScholarshipTrust.org. New this year at the Holiday Marketplace will be pictures with Santa, cookie decorating with Mrs. Clause, and an adult Paint craft! Stay tuned for more details!
TST information is available in the Community News portion of our public schools’ weekly email blast. The TST is actively recruiting new members and invites you to join our meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at the Tyngsborough Town Hall at 7:00 pm. If you would like to volunteer at one fundraising events, enjoy trivia competition, or can help remotely by updating our website or Facebook page, we need you! Please check out our website http://www.tyngsboroughscholarshiptrust.org/ or send an email to info@TyngsboroughScholarshipTrust.org with any questions.
Class of 2020 Yearbooks
Yearbooks are currently on sale for its lowest price of $85. On November 1, the price of the yearbook increases to $95 and progressively increases until May when its final price is $120.
Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com to buy yours today!
Class Dues
Class Dues can be paid to your class advisor or online.
Please click here for online payment.
Freshmen: $20
Sophomores: $25
Juniors: $30
Seniors: $35
Student International Travel
For more information on the trip please click here.
Tyngsborough High School
Email: jeffrey.ogden@tyngsboroughps.org
Website: ths.tyngsboroughps.org
Location: 36 Norris Road, Tyngsborough, MA, USA
Phone: 978-649-7571
Facebook: facebook.com/tyngsboroughhighschool
Twitter: @tynghighprin