Tyngsborough High School
February 15, 2019
What's Happening...
The annual College Fair took place on Thursday night, thank you to all that attended. THS Theater attended the Massachusetts Thespians Festival on Saturday. Twenty-one students took part in this event with 7 of those students earning the state's highest ranking of "Superior Performance or Technical Design." They are now eligible to compete at the International Thespian Festival. Also congratulations to Tara Pelletier for earning the highest score in musical theatre and being offered the Massachusetts Thespians musical theatre scholarship. Students in Media Studies have been hard at work preparing the latest episode of Crossing the Bridge. Click here to check it out. Sophomores have been busy completing research papers in ELA classes and are scheduled to take the MCAS on March 26th and 27th. Trimester 2 is winding down with exams right around the corner. Exams are scheduled for March 6th-8th and report cards to be distributed on March 15th.
Thank you to our senior hockey and boys basketball players who were recognized this week at their Senior Nights. Girls basketball Senior Night will take place on Wednesday, 02/20. Good luck to our wrestlers, swimmers, and divers competing this weekend in their state tournaments.
Tyngsborough High School will be hosting a Program of Studies Night for 8th grade parents/guardians on Thursday, March 7th at 6:30 p.m. in the THS auditorium. All 8th grade parents/guardians are encouraged to attend.
As we head into the break we want to make you aware that vaping is an ongoing issue that we continue to address. It is important for families to know this and to have conversations with your child about the dangers of vaping. (Please see below for additional information).
Important Dates
02/18-02/22 - February Break
03/04 - Spring Sports Parent Night
03/07 - 8th Grade Parent - Program of Studies Info Night 6:30
03/14 - Winter Sports Awards Night
03/15 - Trimester 2 Report Cards
February Students of the Month
Emily Holzman
David Fitzpatrick
Garrett Maille
Evan Robson
Click here to view student write-ups.
Important Update: Vaping and Its Dangers
Over the past year, we have seen a drastic increase in the amount of students using and in possession of vape pens. For those of you not familiar with vaping, it is the act of inhaling a vapor produced by an electronic vaporizer or e-cigarette. The vapor can contain nicotine along with substances far worse. The liquids that are vaporized come in many different flavors; some emitting a fruit like odor, and students are led to believe vape juice is not harmful.
A quick connection can be made to cigarette advertising decades ago as vapes are being marketed to adolescents and are often promoted as a healthier alternative to smoking. Vapes can be used quickly and often without detection since little residual odor results from vaping, and they are usually small and easily disguised.
Vape juice is not regulated by the FDA, and therefore we often don’t know what is in the juice, nor do we know the long-term effects of inhaling these chemicals, particularly on the developing lungs and brains of teenagers. Additionally, nicotine is present in most vape juices and is extremely addictive and harmful to teens. You are also able to vape THC oil, which is the chemical compound in marijuana, discreetly as it to leaves little residual odor.
Vaporizers/e-cigarettes (“vape pens”) come in all different shapes. Some common styles we see look like a thick pen, a stylus for an iPad, a flash drive, or a small flask with a round chimney coming off the top. The devices are tiny and can easily be hidden on a person or blend in with standard backpack items. Like cigarettes, stores cannot sell vaping items to people under the age of 18.
School Consequences
In accordance with our handbook and School Committee Policy 2.2, students in possession of tobacco products or e-cigarettes (including vapes) will be suspended from school. Further, this is a violation of the MIAA chemical health rules and will result in loss of eligibility for a portion of the season.
We encourage you to talk to your child about the dangers of vaping and the consequences of having these products in school or at a school functions. For more information please visit the resources provided below.
Myths and Facts about e-cigarettes
Surgeon General Parent Tip Sheet
National Institute on Drug Abuse
“Juuling”: The most widespread phenomenon you’ve never heard of
School Counseling
Junior Parents/Guardians:
On Thursday, March 28th at 6:30 p.m. the school counseling department will be hosting a Naviance Introduction and College Admissions Seminar in the THS auditorium. Junior students and parents are encouraged to attend.
Tyngsborough High School will be hosting the SAT's on May 4th. 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 posting and apply for scholarships.
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.
Athletics
Upcoming Weekend Events:
Friday, 02/15:
Wrestling Division 3 State Tournament 10:00 @ Wakefield
Saturday, 02/16
Wrestling Division 3 State Tournament 10:00 @ Wakefield
Girls’ Division II State Swimming & Diving @ Boston University 6:00
Hockey @ Haverhill 7:00
Sunday, 02/17
Boys Basketball vs Northbridge 2:45 @ Clark University
Girls Basketball @ Lowell Catholic 7:00
Boys’ Division II State Swimming & Diving @ Boston University
You can find all our sport schedules at: www.mwlma.org
For more information visit our website: https://athletics.tyngsboroughps.org
Season Passes are also available for $50.00 in the Athletic Office
Winter Sports Award Night for all athletes who play a High School sport only will take place on Thursday, March 14th at 7:00pm in the Ciampa Performing Arts Center-HS Auditorium
Follow us on Twitter @tyngtigersports
Athletics Photos
Help Support Grad Night
Tyngsborough Scholarship Trust
Attention Parents of and Students of the Class of 2019: The Tyngsborough Scholarship Trust Scholarship application is now available on our website:www.tyngsboroughscholarshiptrust.org. The application is also available at the THS Guidance office. Students must be a high school senior, a resident of Tyngsborough and have plans to further their education in the fall to apply. All applications are due on March 6th at 2:00 p.m.; late applications cannot be accepted. Please see our website for more information.
Join us for our first Drinkable Arts Paint Night on March 26th at Tre Monte! Paint your own wood sign and “uncork your creative side”. We provide the materials and help to make your creativity come to life. Register in advance to reserve your seat today. The $45 class fee includes the sign, paint, brushes and all supplies needed. A portion of this fundraiser goes towards scholarships for the class of 2019. Register at www.drinkablearts.com or through the link on the TST Facebook page.
The TST Business Drive begins March 1st: If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to our business drive, please contact us info@tyngsboroughscholarshiptrust.org or mail your donation to P.O. Box 547 Tyngsborough, MA 01879. Any donation of$500 or more will qualify for a “Named Scholarship” which will allow us to offer a scholarship in your name or in honor of a loved one. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Help Support the TPS Band
The Tyngsborough Music Parents Association will be holding a fundraiser at UNO's in Nashua on Thursday, February 21st
Student International Travel
For more information on the trip please click here.
Class of 2019 End of Year Events
Friday, May 24, 2019 - Prom (Pre-Prom will be held at TES at 5:15)
Thursday, May 30, 2019 - Senior Awards Night 7:00pm - Kelleher Gymnasium
Friday, June 7, 2019 - Graduation 7:00pm - Kelleher GymnasiumTyngsborough 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