Tyngsborough High School
February 7, 2020
What's Happening...
Thank you to all who attended the Winter Concert put on by grades 7-12 band students. It was a wonderful performance! THS Esports competed in its first match ever taking on Northbridge in a preseason event. THS picked up a 2-0 victory as they prepare for the upcoming season. Service Learning is in full swing as students held events at last Friday's basketball game and a pancake breakfast this morning. Video production students continue to broad a live weekly newscast. Click here for the TPS Youtube media channel for the latest episode and other student created content. The college fair is scheduled for Thursday, 03/04 where over 60+ colleges/universities will be represented.
Tyngsborough Scholarship Trust is holding its annual Trivia Night Friday, tonight at 7:30. Please see below for more information. You can register for the event upon arrival.
As always for the latest news and announcements follow us on Twittter, Instagram, and Facebook. Have a great weekend. #tpsprepares
Important Dates
2/17 - 2/21 - February Break
3/3 - Early Release
3/4 - College Fair 6:00
3/4-3/6 - Trimester Exams
3/11 - Program of Studies Night 6:30
3/12 - Winter Sports Awards 7:00
3/13 - Report Cards
3/19 - College Admission Seminar 6:30
Students of the Month
Kasey Alves
Ashlee Gibson
Alex Messina
Jackson Lundberg
School Counseling
College Fair:
Tyngsborough High School will hold their Annual College Fair on Wednesday, March 4th from 6:00-8:00. Over 60 colleges/universities will be represented. All grade levels and their families are encouraged to attend.
Attention Junior Parents:
College admissions staff will be available for juniors to meet with to learn about college specific programs and activities. To sign up please have your student access Naviance. This is a great opportunity to learn about different colleges and what they have to offer on campus. Visits will start after February vacation.
Tyngsborough High School will be hosting the SAT's on May 2nd. Registration information is available at: www.collegeboard.org. Juniors are encouraged to register for either the May or June exam. Space is limited and spots are starting to fill up.
Senior Parents/Guardians:
Scholarships are continuing to arrive in the Student Services office and are posted on Naviance as well. Please encourage your child to review these postings and apply for scholarships.
College deadlines are quickly approaching. Students should meet with their school counselors to discuss their future plans if they have not already done so. Congratulations to the seniors who have been accepted to college!
Make sure to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application if you have not already done so. This application can be found at fafsa.gov. The FAFSA is the most important application in the financial aid process. All colleges and universities will require the FAFSA before determining a financial aid award. Colleges may also require students to complete a CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (profileonline.collegeboard.org) and/or a college specific financial aid application. It is important to be aware of each college's financial aid deadlines - missing deadlines could result in missing out on financial aid. For more information on the financial aid process please visit mefa.org.
Middlesex Community College will host FAFSA Day, a free community workshop to help students and families fill out the 2019-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the federally required application for financial aid.
FAFSA Day at Middlesex offers different options for families seeking assistance, including computer support, to complete the FAFSA online, as well as one-on-one assistance from financial aid experts. To register please go to FAFSADay.org.
Notes from Debbie Donohoe in the THS Health Office
We are experiencing an increase in the number of students experiencing flu-like symptoms and those being diagnosed with both Type A and Type B Influenza (Flu).
Symptoms of Flu can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, dizziness, fatigue and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea. Some people with Flu will not have a fever. If your child has the Flu, they should stay home to rest and to avoid giving the Flu to others. They should be kept home until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever or signs of fever (chills, feeling very warm, flushed appearance or sweating) without using fever reducing medication like Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), or OTC (over-the-counter) cold or Flu products containing these medications. Flu is diagnosed by your clinician with a nasal swab. Sometimes antiviral medication is prescribed. This medication works best when started within the first 2 days of illness, but may help reduce the severity of illness if started 2 or more days after onset of illness for persons who are very sick.
Prevention Tips to avoid Flu as well as other viruses and bacteria that cause illness:
· Keep hands away from nose, mouth and eyes.
· Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.
· Cover mouth and nose with a tissue or bent arm when coughing or sneezing.
· Do not drink from same glass, eat from same plate, or share utensils with someone who is sick. Avoid direct contact, especially saliva & droplets from coughing and sneezing, with those who are sick.
· The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is still advising that the single best way to prevent influenza is vaccination of everyone six months of age and older.
If your child is diagnosed with Flu or other communicable illness, please notify me by calling the school at (978) 649-7571 option 2 or
via email to: debbie.donohoe@tyngsboroughps.org.
Thank you and stay healthy!
Athletics
Upcoming Events:
02/07:
Girls Basketball vs Oakmont
Boys Basketball @ Oakmont
02/08:
Wrestling @ Greater Lowell
Ice Hockey @ Methuen
For winter schedules please click here.
Click here for our NFHS Network Page.
Follow us on TWITTER at @tyngtigersports
Grad Night Comedy Night
End of Year Events
Friday, May 22, 2020 - Prom (Pre-Prom will be held at TES at 5:30)
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - Senior Awards Night 7:00pm - Kelleher Gymnasium
Friday, June 5, 2020 - Graduation 7:00pm - Kelleher GymnasiumClass of 2020 Yearbooks
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