Aug 24-29
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Week of Aug 17
We are wrapping up the third week of school, and these students are getting routines and procedures locked in.
Shout out to these Tenaha Tigers for taking care of business in and out of the classroom!
#TenahaISD #TenahaElementary #StudentLeaders
Community Pep Rally
Monday, Aug 24
6:00pm @ SEC
Introducing:
🏈 Football
👟 Cross Country
🎺 Band
🏴 Guard
📣 Cheer
#TenahaTigers #TigerPride #936Champs
We are seeing growth and improvement in multiple academic areas!
Thank you to our faculty, staff, and parents for supporting our students' educational needs.
Let's keep moving forward!
#TenahaISD #TigerPride #GrowthMindset #LevelUp
Thursday's scrimmage @ Linden Kildare will start at 6:00PM
Game officials may now REMOVE SPECTATORS IMMEDIATELY for disruptive or inappropriate behavior.
No warning is required.
Your cooperation helps model good sportsmanship and protects the integrity of our programs.
▶️ CHEER FOR OUR PLAYERS, NOT AGAINST THE OTHER TEAM.
▶️ TREAT OFFICIALS AND VISITING TEAMS WITH RESPECT.
▶️ KEEP EVENTS POSITIVE FOR EVERYONE. IF A SPECTATOR IS ASKED TO LEAVE:
If a spectator is asked to leave:
THE DECISION IS FINAL UNDER TEXAS LAW.
Schools are allowed are allowed 3 incidents before losing home officials.
Coach and Mrs. Jenkins, your impact on Tenaha ISD and the lives of our students will never be forgotten. We are grateful for the time you spent as Tigers and for the lasting mark you left on our school community.
Once a Tiger, always a Tiger...
📆UPCOMING EVENTS - Week of August 17
Students and teachers settle into routines as we begin the third week of school.
✏️Beginning-of-Year Testing continues this week.
🐯Little Tigers Club Sign-Ups continue this week $25 cash or pay online through MySchoolBucks (online fee applies). Be sure to return paper form with student's name and T-shirt size to Ms. Tracy Tutt in the elementary office.
🎓Senior Fundraiser continues this week - 🍿Deanan's Gourment Popcorn, $3/bag. Five flavors available.
🏈Scrimmage
Thursday, (8/20)
6:30pm @ Linden Kildare
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
