Daily Announcements
Holiday Dress-up Days Week One
Monday, 12/9--Frosty the Snowman (dress as a snowman or wear outerwear)
Tuesday, 12/10--Polar Express (wear pajamas)
Wednesday, 12/11--The Grinch (dress like a Who or wear green)
Thursday, 12/12--Christmas Vacation (wear crazy socks or Hawaiian shirt)
Friday, 12/13--The Santa Clause (Dress as Santa or Mrs. Claus)Holiday Dress-up Days Week Two
Monday, 12/16--Home Alone (Teachers dress as Kevin; students wear blackout)
Tuesday, 12/17--Deck the Halls (Decorate yourself)
Wednesday, 12/18--Twas the night before Christmas (Plaid or Flannel or Xmas Best)
Thursday, 12/19--Arthur Xmas (Tacky Xmas Sweater)
Friday, 12/20--Rudolph (Dress as a reindeer or wear a jersey)If you are enrolled in Work-Based Learning next semester you need to attend a mandatory meeting in the library during homeroom on Monday, Nov. 25th.
Due to the generosity of our students and teachers, along with donations from our community partners, we were able to raise enough money to purchase Thanksgiving baskets for 90 families.
A special thank you to the top three classes who donated the most, and they will receive donuts. Those classes are Mrs. Bittinger, Mrs. Vickers, and Mr. Reece.
Thank you for all your donations!
Important dates for seniors from Jostens:
December 5 during lunches – Class Ring Delivery;
March 20, 2025, during lunches – Senior Graduation Delivery
The application for TN Governor's School is now open!! Governor's School is a month-long summer enrichment program that takes place on various college campuses across the state. Participants earn college credit, participate in field experiences and experiments, meet influential contributors in their associated fields, and engage in a variety of activities specific to each program! There are 10+ different programs that students can choose from ranging from Agriculture, Fine Arts, Business, Physics, Engineering, Humanities, Teaching and International Studies! Students who are currently in the 10th or 11th grade with a GPA of 3.0+ and an interest in one of the areas of content are encouraged to apply! The deadline is December 6th! See Mrs. Slagle in the Counseling Office for more information. There will also be an information session during homeroom on November 18th in the auditorium.
Students who missed the Beta Induction Ceremony can pick up their Beta certificates and shirts in the library.
Student Council will sponsor a Holiday Homecoming Dance on Saturday, December 14 from 7-10 pm in Viking Hall. Along with dancing, there will be lots of other fun activities. Admission is $5 or a new, unwrapped toy valued at $5. Dress is Holiday Happy, so wear your best PJs, festive attire, or Ugliest Christmas sweater. Concessions will be available. The dance is only for THS students, so please be prepared to show your badge for entry.
If you are enrolled in Work-Based Learning next semester you need to attend a mandatory meeting in the library during homeroom on Monday, Nov. 25th.
Due to the generosity of our students and teachers, along with donations from our community partners, we were able to raise enough money to purchase Thanksgiving baskets for 90 families.
A special thank you to the top three classes who donated the most, and they will receive donuts. Those classes are Mrs. Bittinger, Mrs. Vickers, and Mr. Reece.
Thank you for all your donations!
Important dates for seniors from Jostens:
December 5 during lunches – Class Ring Delivery;
March 20, 2025, during lunches – Senior Graduation Delivery
The application for TN Governor's School is now open!! Governor's School is a month-long summer enrichment program that takes place on various college campuses across the state. Participants earn college credit, participate in field experiences and experiments, meet influential contributors in their associated fields, and engage in a variety of activities specific to each program! There are 10+ different programs that students can choose from ranging from Agriculture, Fine Arts, Business, Physics, Engineering, Humanities, Teaching and International Studies! Students who are currently in the 10th or 11th grade with a GPA of 3.0+ and an interest in one of the areas of content are encouraged to apply! The deadline is December 6th! See Mrs. Slagle in the Counseling Office for more information. There will also be an information session during homeroom on November 18th in the auditorium.
Students who missed the Beta Induction Ceremony can pick up their Beta certificates and shirts in the library.
Student Council will sponsor a Holiday Homecoming Dance on Saturday, December 14 from 7-10 pm in Viking Hall. Along with dancing, there will be lots of other fun activities. Admission is $5 or a new, unwrapped toy valued at $5. Dress is Holiday Happy, so wear your best PJs, festive attire, or Ugliest Christmas sweater. Concessions will be available. The dance is only for THS students, so please be prepared to show your badge for entry.
If you are enrolled in Work-Based Learning next semester you need to attend a mandatory meeting in the library during homeroom on Monday, Nov. 25th.
Due to the generosity of our students and teachers, along with donations from our community partners, we were able to raise enough money to purchase Thanksgiving baskets for 90 families.
A special thank you to the top three classes who donated the most, and they will receive donuts. Those classes are Mrs. Bittinger, Mrs. Vickers, and Mr. Reece.
Thank you for all your donations!
Important dates for seniors from Jostens:
December 5 during lunches – Class Ring Delivery;
March 20, 2025, during lunches – Senior Graduation Delivery
The application for TN Governor's School is now open!! Governor's School is a month-long summer enrichment program that takes place on various college campuses across the state. Participants earn college credit, participate in field experiences and experiments, meet influential contributors in their associated fields, and engage in a variety of activities specific to each program! There are 10+ different programs that students can choose from ranging from Agriculture, Fine Arts, Business, Physics, Engineering, Humanities, Teaching and International Studies! Students who are currently in the 10th or 11th grade with a GPA of 3.0+ and an interest in one of the areas of content are encouraged to apply! The deadline is December 6th! See Mrs. Slagle in the Counseling Office for more information. There will also be an information session during homeroom on November 18th in the auditorium.
Students who missed the Beta Induction Ceremony can pick up their Beta certificates and shirts in the library.
Student Council will sponsor a Holiday Homecoming Dance on Saturday, December 14 from 7-10 pm in Viking Hall. Along with dancing, there will be lots of other fun activities. Admission is $5 or a new, unwrapped toy valued at $5. Dress is Holiday Happy, so wear your best PJs, festive attire, or Ugliest Christmas sweater. Concessions will be available. The dance is only for THS students, so please be prepared to show your badge for entry.
Beginning Wednesday, November 6, Student Council will be collecting money during first period for our annual Thanksgiving basket drive. Students may donate money to support local families that need extra help preparing for the holidays.
The last day of the drive will be Thursday, November 14th.
Donuts will be provided to the top three first period classes who have the most money donations.
To kick off donations for Thanksgiving Baskets we will be having dress up days that will take place November 6th through November 8th.
Wednesday: Thankful for my friends-Please dress like your bestie or a just like your group of buddies.
Thursday: Thankful for our veterans and Military Families-Please dress in red, white, and blue or Americana.
Friday: Thankful for our teachers and staff. Please dress like your favorite teacher or staff member.
In celebration of Veterans Day, Tennessee High School JROTC would like to invite you to honor your friends and family that have served in the United States Military. Thursday, November 7, we will have a Veteran's Day program during Viking Time. JROTC would like to incorporate your family and friends' names and celebrate their accomplishments in the program. Please fill out the form below with the Veteran's name and Branch information by Tuesday, 11/5/24 at 3pm. LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_WeHA1FO4C1saTwwpkTdWGas5koKcD4Mncu5KYH3ts4/edit?ts=63691cb5&pli=1
To bring awareness to the issue of Suicide Prevention, student council is asking all students to wear teal and purple this Friday, 11/1/24.
The THS STEM Club will be meeting Wednesday in Mrs. Bittinger's classroom, room 3406. The meeting will be held during Viking Time.
Student Council will meet in the auditorium during Viking Time on Wednesday, October 30.
There will be a Beta Club meeting in the library on Wednesday, November 6 during Viking Time. All new and returning members are expected to attend. The meeting will not last all of homeroom.
There will be a 9th grade Parent Night on Nov. 6 at 5:30 in the THS Auditorium. Topics will include financial aid opportunities, post-secondary planning, and support your child through high school.
We invite you to Rachel’s Challenge, a kindness club, which meets on the following Thursdays:
October 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21;
December NONE; January 9, 16, 23, 30;
February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 20, 27;
April 3, 10, 17, 24;
May NONE
There will be a junior parent night on November 7th at 5:30 in the auditorium. This is an informational meeting to discuss, college and career planning, college applications, financial aid, senior year opportunities, etc.
Anchor vs Civinettes powderpuff game will be on Tuesday night in the Stone Castle at 6:30pm. Tickets cost is $5 and the money raised will benefit the Johnna Berry Toy Drive. The theme for the game is space and aliens.
For anyone who applied for National Honor Society: decision letters will be mailed out this week.
Leaps has changed operation days. Leaps will only be Monday-Thursday weekly.
FYI Seniors, You DO NOT have to pay for their diploma covers.
A fire can breakout with little or no warning. The more prepared you are, the safer you will be. Smoke detectors should be located on every floor of your home and near all places that you and your family sleep. Smoke detector batteries should be changed on a regular basis.
Students will be allowed to dress up for Halloween. Please see the following requirements and go over this with your students.
Daily dress code rules must be followed.Masks or facial coverings of any kind will not be permitted.
Props will not be permitted as part of a costume.
Cleats or spikes may not be worn.
No weapons, look alike weapons, spikes, chains, ropes, etc. may be brought to school. (see rule 3)
Make up, hair dye, head bands, hats, sunglasses, and wigs may be worn. (sunglasses must be removed during class)
Costumes must not prevent the student from full participation in class.
No fake blood/gore of any kind.
You must arrive at school already dressed up. Do not bring items to school to get ready.
Costumes that require fans or inflatable devices inside of them will be permitted on a case-by-case basis with prior approval.
No hoods are allowed at any time.
Costumes must not depict any violence. You may not dress up as a violent character.
Administration reserves the right to ask any student to change out of a questionable costume.
All freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors are invited to this OPEN CLUB meeting today at the THS picnic tables outside Door 6 and the Art-Wellness HALLWAY.
This is RACHEL’S CHALLENGE first meeting of the year. Last year’s students, of course are invited (Raige Geibe, Emma Gilbert, Isaac Frye, Madison Hill, Lillia Hill, Victoria Johnson, Milo Morgan.)
NEW STUDENTS CAN COME as well. Please consider joining RACHEL’S CHALLENGE.
Lifetouch is offering a late photo opportunity for seniors; THIS IS NOT THE YEARBOOK.
Any senior who would like to have his/her photo taken by Lifetouch must sign up, using the link below to schedule his/her appointment
Johnson City 11/5, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM:
Holiday Inn
101 W Springbrook Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EABAA28A3F5C61-51963251-bristol
Senior Parents: FAFSA Night Cancelled:
Unfortunately, the FAFSA Night event scheduled for October 28th has been cancelled.
Here is what you need to know about FAFSA right now:• It is expected to open on December 1st.
• Early Grads: Go ahead and complete it. Create your FSA ID and submit your FAFSA.
• FAFSA is required for TN Promise, Lottery Scholarships, and other scholarships, grants, and financial aid.
Good News! Peyton Vance, the Niswonger Care College & Career Advisor, is available at THS every day to help with FAFSA. You can contact him at pvance@niswonger.org or vancep@btcs.org.
Please be aware that for the testing day tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23rd, students will not be able to be checked out of school unless there is a doctor's note or emergency due to test security and a quiet learning environment. Remember, it is a regular school day for all students and all are expected to attend the entire day.
Friday, Oct. 25, is club picture day. If you sponsor a club, please attend (if possible) for the photo. Because of the pep rally, we will be taking photos during third period. If Junior Court misses lunch during class, they will need to go to a different lunch.
There will be a yearbook interest meeting during homeroom on Thurs. in Ms. Vickers's classroom (3431). Any freshman interested in yearbook should attend.
There will be a 9th grade Parent Night on Nov. 6 at 5:30 in the THS Auditorium. Topics will include financial aid opportunities, post-secondary planning, and support your child through high school.
On Friday, October 22, we will be on a pep rally schedule for the Pink-Out Game (vs. West Ridge) that night.
Congratulations to the following Senior Superlatives:
Most Likely to Succeed - Jonathan Helms; Ananda Hunyh;
Most Talented - Sean Edwards; Margaux Trombetta;
Class Clown - Andrew Jordan; Aubrie Harmon;
Best Personality - Ryan Fish; Julia Sikorski;
Most Dependable - Colby Lamb; Alex Spangler;
Best All Around - Ricardo Cortez-Aleman ; Ryleigh Tolbert;
Best Dressed - Eli Corder; Madison Manahan;
Most School Spirited - Mason Campbell; Alexa Henard;
Most Athletic - Colin Brown; Chase Wolfenbarger;
Most Studious - Noah Broglio; Arabella Taylor;
Most Likely to Live Abroad - Owen Jones; Lana Lavinder;
Most Likely to Be Famous - Mason Harper; Aniston Barnette
There will be a 9th grade Parent Night on Nov. 6 at 5:30 in the THS Auditorium. Topics will include financial aid opportunities, post-secondary planning, and support your child through high school.
The homecoming parade will begin at 6:00 pm. All student participants should arrive at Woodlawn Baptist Church on Southside Avenue no later than 5:45 pm.
The homecoming court will have practice during homeroom on Friday. Please meet in Room 1212.
Science Bowl-- Students interested in participating on the THS Science Bowl team should stop by Mr. Reece's classroom (Room 3419) after school on Wednesday Oct 23 for a very brief informational meeting.
Leaps has changed operation days. Leaps will only be held Monday-Thursday weekly.
FYI Seniors, You DO NOT have to pay for a diploma covers.
Seniors: this is a direct link to order your cap and gown from Jostens: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1041659/TENNESSEE-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2453461466/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-Gown-Tassel/2453461489
Club photos and Junior Court photos will be Oct. 25. Please have your officers chosen by that date if you are purchasing a club page. A schedule will be sent later this week. If you are club sponsor and have a certain time request, please let Ms. Vickers know by 1:00 Tuesday.
HOMECOMING DRESS-UP DAYS
Tuesday-Generation Day (Freshmen=babies, Sophomores=teenagers, Juniors=middle aged, Seniors=senior citizens)
Wednesday will be Pajama Day and / or Pink out for the Powderpuff Game that day.
Thursday will be Neon / Glow in the Dark
Friday will be Country / Farm attire.
October 14th Flexible Learning Day
Registration Link for Families: https://forms.office.com/r/aFAM6n57E1 (Deadline is October 2nd-We cannot take any students who register after October 2nd.)
Fall Intersession Documents (October 8,9,10):
Registration Link for Families: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/qYHdNRR64K (Deadline is October 2nd-We cannot take any students who register after October 2nd.)Pink Out game day shirts are now on sale for $20. Please see an Anchor club member, Mrs. Dunkerly, Mrs. Canter or Mrs. Dye to order yours. Shirts will be on sale until next Friday, September 27th.
There will be no LEAPS the week before fall break, 9/30-10/4.
9th grade Parent Night will be October 1st @ 5:30pm in THS Auditorium. This breakout session topics will include Financial Aid Opportunities, supporting your child through High School, and post-secondary planning.
Tuesday the 24th is the first official meeting for HOSA. If you would like more information, please see Mrs. Moore.
The senior ad deadline has been extended to Monday, Sep 23. Please see Ms. Vickers if you have questions.
FYI Seniors, You DO NOT have to pay for their diploma covers.
Underclassmen, faculty, staff, and administrative retake photos will be Sept. 25.
Invitations to join the National Beta Club were sent to qualifying juniors and seniors Sept. 1. Students with a 93 or above average were invited to join. If you joined last year, you are already a member and do not have to rejoin. If you have received an invitation but have extenuating circumstances regarding the payment of the $40 fees, let Ms. Silvers or Mrs. Sauceman know ASAP so that they can work with you on this. The due date for dues is September 29 and will not be accepted late, no exceptions. If you have not received an invitation and believe that you should have, please contact Ms. Silvers or Mrs. Sauceman in the library ASAP.
FCA meets in the choir room every Friday after school.