Tahlequah High School

Tomorrow is late start FRIDAY at THS! Supervision starts at 7:00 am in the THS CAFETERIA School starts at 8:45 am sharp. We are on an assembly schedule due to our Veteran's Day Ceremony in the PAC. Students, check your emails for that schedule.

Good morning THS families, As the Fall semester ends, we want to inform you about the upcoming semester tests and our exemption policy designed to encourage excellent attendance and grades. Semester Test Exemption Policy: To be eligible for semester test exemptions, students must meet the following criteria for each class: • Grade of “A”: 4 or fewer absences • Grade of “B”: 3 or fewer absences • Grade of “C”: 2 or fewer absences Additionally, students must have: • No more than 3 days of ISD (In-School Detention) • No STAP (Short-Term Alternative Placement) or suspension consequences this semester • 10 or fewer total tardies for the semester Semester Test Schedule: • Thursday, December 19, 2024: ODD classes (1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th hours) • Friday, December 20, 2024: EVEN classes (0, 2nd, 4th, and 6th hours) Appeal Process: If your student has a medical condition, court appearance, or other circumstances that you believe warrant an exemption from this policy, please submit a written appeal with documentation and justification by Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 3 PM CST. The appeal committee will review each case and notify you of their decision by Monday, December 16, 2024, via email. Contact Information: • For appeals, email me at cloudn@tahlequahschools.org. • For issues with your student information password (Sylogist), contact me, and I will connect you with someone who can assist. Thank you for your continued support and for entrusting us with your child’s education. Respectfully, Natalie Cloud THS

In the spirit of election week, Chartwells will be holding Student Choice events at the High School (11.6.24) and Middle School (11.8.24) this week! Students are invited to sample two new menu concepts and vote on their favorite. See you there!

Tahlequah Public Schools Food Services Newsletter November 2024

Help celebrate Red Ribbon Week with us 10/28-11/1/24.

Information for the THS Tiger Football game Friday, October 25th at Del City. Students must wear their ID badge at all times at the game. They do have a clear bag policy. Thank you! GO TIGERS!

Tahlequah Spirit Clinic is October 28th-30th. 3:30PM-5:00PM at the THS Track Field. Pre-K-5th Performance November 1st before the THS Football Game. Cost is $40 and includes t-shirt (if registered on the first day) and snack. Registration forms will be available on Monday at the field. Please email stafforda@tahlequahschools.org with any questions.

We are rethinking the one-way street idea on Mike Sheets- please wait to hear our information before making any changes. Thank you!

Impact Aid forms are due to classroom teachers tomorrow! Please help us return these, as they help us immensely! Thank you ! THS

Parents and Students: We have had many requests at Tahlequah High School for a work permit this year. This process takes time, so please be patient with us:) Students need a JOB first. After the student has accepted a job, the student is given a 600 form to fill out and bring back to the HS Office Manager. Along with the 600 form they will need to bring an accepted legal proof of age. Accepted legal proof of age forms are – Birth Certificate, Certificate of Baptism showing date of birth and place of baptism, passport showing the age, Certificate of arrival in the US issued by US Immigration Office showing age of child, Life insurance policy at least 1 year old showing age of child, or their CDIB Card. Step #2: when the 600 form is returned with the accepted proof of age form, the Principal then checks grades and attendance before the form is signed. Step #3: When the Principal has signed the form, then a copy of the 600 form that is completed and a new 601 form is then filled out by the THS Office Manager. A copy of the completed 600 form, 601 form, proof of age, and a copy of child labor laws is given to the student to return to the employer as proof that the student is not eligible to work. THS OFFICE MANAGER is Lindsay Castronovo her phone number is 918-458-4150 and her email is castronovoc@tahlequahschools.org THS PRINCIPAL is Natalie Cloud her phone number is 918-458-4150 and her email is cloudn@tahlequahschools.org Thank you and have a great day! THS

Volleyball regionals begin Monday, October 14th at 6 pm at Booker T Washington High School. in Tulsa. If we win, we play again at 7:30pm that evening. Tulsa Public Schools does have a clear bag policy and students must have a student ID badge. Thank you!

THS Students and Parents: Please look at this new map for start of day traffic help! We are looking at ways to make the traffic better in the mornings. This new one-way street on Mike Sheets will begin after Fall Break. Thank you for your patience with us! We appreciate you!

The Varsity and JV Academic Team played four rounds of quiz bowl on Monday night. The JV team lost two rounds to Caney Valley, but they won their final two rounds against Coweta. The JV highlight of the night was sophomore Captain Sarah Siddique who helped score 140 points during two lightning rounds. Freshman Mason McCart did some heavy lifting in the lightning round of Asian capitals. Way to go, Mason! Finally, sophomore Iris Martin won the sudden death in the final round after several tie-breaking questions. Varsity also lost two rounds to Caney Valley, lost a third round to Coweta, and then came back with a vengeance in the final round against Coweta with a score of 230-130. Overall, the Varsity team scored a total of 590 points. The Varsity highlight of the night was junior Daniel Bright who slayed a lightning round on physics terms, scoring 70 points out of a possible 100. The Varsity team is grateful for the opportunity to compete in these friendly games as they prepare for the OSSAA District Seeding Tournament on Monday, October 14.

📣⛳️ Join us for the Tahlequah Robotics Golf Tournament! ⛳️📣 We’re excited to announce a special Golf Tournament on November 2nd, with all proceeds going to support the Tahlequah Robotics Program – from elementary through high school! 🤖🚀 📅 Date: November 2, 2024 🕘 Tee-Off Time: 9:00 AM 📍 Location: Cherokee Springs Golf Course 22706 S. 504 Rd Tahlequah, OK. 74464 Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just want to make a difference in the lives of young students, there are multiple ways to get involved: 🏌️‍♂️ Play in the Tournament – Enjoy a fun day on the green! 💸 Sponsor a Hole – Showcase your business and support local students at the same time! 🎁 Donate – Even if you can’t attend, your contribution can help our students succeed in the exciting world of robotics! Let’s come together to empower the next generation of engineers, coders, and innovators. 🌟 Your participation will make a difference! For more information or to sign up, comment below or contact the coach at yochumc@tahlequahschools.org

October 3, 2024 Dear Parent or Guardian, Tahlequah Public Schools has partnered with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide your student with unlimited access to additional learning tools through the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform through June 2028. This platform provides both support for struggling learners as well as enrichment opportunities for students interested in courses not offered to them. Varsity Tutors for Schools is the most comprehensive live, online tutoring resource suite suitable for students K-12. Your student will be able to engage with resources to help support them through their learning journey. Tutoring is available in both English and Spanish. The following resources are available through access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform: • 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring • On-Demand Essay Review • Live Enrichment Classes • SAT and ACT Test Prep Classes • Celebrity-Led StarCourse Classes • Self-Study Resources • College & Career Readiness Resources • Adaptive Assessments & Personalized Learning Plans • Recorded Enrichment Classes We are excited to offer these free services for your student this school year! You can learn more about the tools available to your student here. Students will access Varsity Tutors through the Clever app. Elementary students can log in to Clever at home using Google authentication and their school credentials. Sincerely, DeAnn Mashburn Kair Ridenhour Assistant Superintendent Executive Director of Elementary Education & Special Programs Tahlequah Public Schools Tahlequah Public Schools

Please use this map for a reference for all parade entries for HOMECOMING 2024 on Friday, October 4th. We are ready, are you?

The THS LADY TIGER SOFTBALL team will be hosting regionals next Wednesday, October 9th. Good luck ladies and coaches!

Reminders for the month of October!

Please join us this week at our Parent/Teacher conferences at Tahlequah High School! If you are unable to attend, please email your child's teachers to check on their progress. Thank you!