Tenaha ISD would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the churches and local businesses who continue to support our students and staff. Your generosity makes a difference in the lives of our Tigers! 🐯❤️
We are especially grateful to:
🎒 John Michael Burns – Farmers Insurance
Thank you for providing elementary car tags for parent pick-up! We will send those out next week.
🐯 Tiger Shack – Tina Hutto
Thank you for sponsoring our Teachers’ Back-to-School Bash and helping us welcome our teachers back!
✏️ Church of Christ – Tenaha
Thank you for donating school supplies for our elementary students!
💧 First Baptist Church – Tenaha
Thank you for providing water bottles for our elementary students!
Your generosity demonstrates the love and support our community has for Tenaha ISD and our students. We are proud to be part of a community that invests in the future of our children!
Thank you for helping our Tigers start the school year strong! 🐯❤️
#TenahaISD #TigerPride #CommunitySupport #ThankYou
Congratulations to these incredible Tenaha Elementary Tigers who earned a PAWS-itive Office Referral this week!
These students went above and beyond by showing leadership, kindness, and hard work in and out of the classroom. We are so proud of the way you represent our school!
Keep shining bright, Tigers! 🐅
(And a big "Thank you!" to our staff for recognizing excellence every step of the way!)
#TenahaElementary #PAWSitiveReferrals #TigerPride #StudentSpotlight
📢 LITTLE TIGERS CLUB 🐯🐾
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to announce the Tenaha Little Tigers Club for students in Pre-K4 through 5th Grade! This is a great opportunity for our youngest Tigers to become involved, show their school spirit, and make lasting memories while supporting Tenaha athletics.
For just $25, your child will receive:
🐯 Official Little Tigers Club T-Shirt
🏀 Little Tigers Basketball
🎟️ Little Tigers Membership Card that provides FREE admission to all Tenaha Tiger home athletic events (Excluding Holiday Hoops Tournament)
🤝 Opportunities to learn about teamwork, sportsmanship, and school pride
📣 The chance to become one of the Tenaha Tigers’ biggest fans!
Throughout the school year, members will enjoy special experiences including:
🏈 Running onto the field with the Tenaha Tiger Football Team
🏀 Performing a halftime dribble show during a home basketball game
🐯 Running onto the court with the Lady Tigers and Tiger Basketball Teams
🎉 Participating in a dribbling performance at Tiger Fest
The Little Tigers Club is designed to create excitement for Tenaha athletics while helping our youngest students build confidence, friendships, and school spirit. We can’t wait to welcome your child as an official Little Tiger! Thank you for your continued support of Tenaha ISD and our athletic programs. We look forward to an exciting year together!
Go Tigers!
Coach Terry Potter
Coach Dominique Williams
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ORDER FORMS WERE SENT HOME WITH STUDENTS ON THURSDAY, 8/13.
Cash or Online Payment available. Turn in order forms and cash payments to Ms. Tracy Tutt in the Elementary Office.
🍿Deanan's Gourmet Popcorn
$3/bag
Flavors include:
🟤Caramel
🌈Rainbow Vanilla
🥒Dill Pickle
🧀White Cheddar
🌽Kettle Corn
Class of 2027 says, "Thank you for your support!"
We’re excited to celebrate students who go above and beyond by demonstrating the character traits that make our school community so special! ❤️🧡🖤
Our PAWS-itive Office Referrals recognize students who are:
🐯 Thoughtful – Showing kindness and consideration for others
🐯 Independent – Taking responsibility and making good choices
🐯 Giving – Helping others and sharing with those around them
🐯 Eager – Showing enthusiasm for learning and participating
🐯 Respectful – Treating others, themselves, and our school with respect
🌟 Each recognized student is celebrated during morning announcements and receives a certificate and a special treat!
Congratulations to these students! We are so proud of the examples you are setting for others.
Keep showing those PAWS-itive behaviors! 🐾🐯
#TenahaElementary #TenahaISD #PAWSitive #CharacterCounts #TigerPride #TigersLead
🐯 TENAHA TIGER HALL OF HONOR — CLASS OF 2026
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Since its creation in 2005, the Tenaha Tiger Hall of Honor has recognized individuals who have distinguished themselves as educators, alumni, athletes, or supporters of the Tenaha school system.
FOUR CATEGORIES:
❇️ Alumni
❇️ Athletes
❇️ Educators
❇️ Supporters
Honorees must have graduated at least five years ago or have provided at least five years of service to Tenaha ISD.
📅 IMPORTANT DATES
August 12, 2026 — Nomination Forms Available
August 28, 2026 — Nomination Deadline
September 4, 2026 — Selections Announced
October 10, 2026 — Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony
📝 WHO CAN NOMINATE?
Nominations must be submitted by former Tenaha High School alumni. Each Class of 2026 honoree must be nominated by at least three TISD alumni.
🐯 22ND ANNUAL INDUCTION CEREMONY
Saturday, October 10, 2026
TISD Cafetorium
Inductees will also be introduced to the community during a pre-game ceremony before the Tenaha Tigers vs. Grapeland Sandies game.
Help us honor the outstanding individuals who have made a lasting impact on Tenaha ISD!
Nominate a deserving Tiger today! 🐯❤️🖤
📌 Two Week Beginning of Year (BOY) Testing Window Open
Aug 10 – Aug 21
CIRCLE / mCLASS Testing (PK3-2nd grade)
IXL Testing (K-12th grade)
MONDAY, 8/10
Football Parent Meeting (Dungeon Room)
6:00pm
TUESDAY, 8/11
TSI Testing
THURSDAY , 8/13
Football Scrimmage (at Hawkins)
6:00pm
The Tenaha Allied PTA is newly formed, and we're looking for parents, grandparents, teachers, staff, alumni, and community members who want to make a positive impact on the students of Tenaha ISD.
⭐ Annual Membership: $20
📅 Membership is valid August 1 – July 31
🔄 Memberships do not automatically renew
Every member helps us provide support, encouragement, and opportunities for our students and schools.
👉 Join today at joinpta.org
❓Questions? Email: tenahaalliedpta@yahoo.com
Together, we can make a difference for every Tiger! 🐾
All students participating in 6th–12th grade athletics must complete the required paperwork before the first game of the season. Please make sure this is taken care of as soon as possible to ensure your athlete is eligible to participate.
Go Tigers ! 🐅
#ETC #75974 #936Champs
📆Important Dates:
📸Media Day
Saturday, August 8th
9:00am
✨Parent Meeting
Monday, August 10th
6:00pm
Class of 2027 - Meet at The Pit tomorrow morning, 6:30am, for a picnic-style breakfast and kick-off to your SENIOR YEAR!
✨Can you feel the excitement? ✨
Mon, 8/3 - Teacher Inservice , and then it's GAME ON for 2026-2027!
Tues, 8/4 - Students' first day of school 🐯
7:20am - Breakfast
7:40am - First Bell
7:45am - Tardy Bell
PK-3rd grade - Parent Pick Up begins @ 3:40pm
4th - 12th grade - Dismissal @ 4:00pm
Check out our Back to School Information page for all the things you need to hang on the fridge!
www.tenahaisd.com
Come to the High School Office
Monday, August 4th
8am-12pm
Reminder: Registration must be complete before schedule is released.
The first day of school is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back this Tuesday, August 4th! We are excited to see our students, reconnect with our families, and “LEVEL UP” in 2026-2027.
Please use the Tenaha ISD Family Scheduling Guide for quick reference throughout the school year. Screenshot it, or print it so you'll always have important school dates handy when making plans.
REMINDER—Students will attend school all Fridays in August (7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th). Our regular four-day instructional week begins September 25th, so those August and September Fridays are important instructional days!
Every day in the classroom matters, and your partnership in helping students be at school makes a difference. Thank you for supporting your child's success and for helping us make every day, every minute count.
We look forward to seeing all of our students on Tuesday!
GAME ON! GO TIGERS! 🐅
🐅Welcome New Hire 🐅
Greg Gaston
Special Education & Coach
Genera Bolton
Elementary Special Education
Zach Gipson
8th/High School & Coach
Terry Potter
Middle/High School Coach & Elementary PE
Chavis McCollister
CTE / Basketball Coach
Kyleigh Pawlik
Middle/High School Math
