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January 17, 2012

8th Grade Parent Information: Talawanda High School 2012-13 Scheduling Dates

Tuesday, January 24: 7:00 p.m. parent meeting in THS auditeria: 7:00-8:00 p.m. general session; 8:00 p.m. honors program (inclement weather - Thurs. Jan. 26 at 7:00 p.m.)

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Wednesday, January 25: 9:00 a.m. parent meeting in THS auditeria: 9:00-10:00 a.m. general session; 10:00 a.m. honors program (inclement weather - Thurs. Jan. 26 at 7:00 p.m.)

Monday, February 13: 8th grade honors applications due to current 8th grade subject area teachers (only for students applying for high school honors courses)

January 12, 2012

Change of Date

The date for the Tribute to the Top Ten and Senior Awards Program has been changed to Thursday, May 24. This change has been made to avoid conflict with AP exams for seniors. Refreshments for Tribute to the Top Ten will begin at 5:45 pm and the program will begin at 6:00 pm in the THS Media Center. The Senior Awards Program will begin at 7:00 pm in the THS Auditeria.

December 9, 2011

Change of Date

Parents, unfortunately we must change the date for our “Lunch with the Principal”. We have rescheduled it for Monday, December 19 from noon to 1 pm. Bring a brown bag lunch, or feel free to purchase a lunch in our cafeteria. We will be meeting in the main office conference room. Itís a wonderful time to ask any questions you may have and for me to let you know about some of the great things that are happening here at THS.

November 14, 2011

Greater Cincinnati Area Chinese Singing Competition

On Nov. 10, the Greater Cincinnati Area Chinese Singing Competition, Rachael Morton, Laura Jones and Ying Liang won 1st, 2nd and 3rd place High School Solo.

October 12, 2011

THS Awarded Ohio Department of Natural Resources Grant

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) recently awarded a $500.00 Wild School grant to support Environmental Science projects at Talawanda High School. THS science teacher Mrs. Adriane Ruther was trained in Project Wild in 2003. Project Wild encourages teachers to use the outdoor area at any school as an educational tool. “The current school is so constrained. There is no place to explore nature. As soon as we saw the new THS site, we knew we had a beautiful resource for student exploration.” says Ruther. The new THS property encompasses 147 acres with wetlands, woods, prairie and cropland to be studied by students.

The funds will be used to purchase a GPS device that will allow students to explore and mark critical natural features and return to the same spot for future study. The funding will also purchase Honeysuckle Poppers™, a tool to battle invasive bush honeysuckle. Chris Grenner from Mr. Honeysuckle LTD in Hamilton matched the grant funds and provided additional equipment and training so that students could safely manage the natural areas of the new school.

Grenner invented the Honeysuckle Popper to more easily lift the bushes out of the ground without using pesticides. “Left unchecked, they will grow and reproduce right under your nose. They will shade out trees, grass, other bushes, and anything else you may want to grow. It is important that young people learn to manage this plant.” Says Grenner.

“This is another example of the creative things that Talawanda teachers do everyday.” Says Talawanda High School Principal Vicki Brunn. “It is awesome when teachers provide opportunities for our students to collaborate with members of the community to make a difference.”

August 10, 2011

THS Photographer Change

Parents of high school students:

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are changing our school photographer for the 2011-12 school year to Lifetouch Portrait Studio. Unfortunately this affects our Student Orientation on Tuesday, August 16. Package pricing and ordering options for Lifetouch may be found here . Portrait fliers and order envelopes will be available at the Fall Athletic Parent meeting on Aug. 10 in the TMS Gymnasium or in the main office at the high school during normal office hours

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