May 7, 2021
Message From The Principal's Desk
Dear Titan Families,
We are wrapping up Teacher Appreciation Week, and it has been nice to celebrate our teachers and all of our staff who work with students. In particular, I wish to thank the PTSA for providing not just our teachers, but EVERY staff member with a gift card this week to treat themselves from various food and retail businesses in the area. This act was so well-received by our staff, and the gratitude for our community was on full display. Thank you PTSA, and thank you Tuscarora Community for making this happen.
This coming Monday evening, May 10 at 7:00pm, we will hold a virtual senior parent meeting to discuss the details of the graduation ceremony on June 4. This meeting will provide details of the event which will happen at the Tuscarora Stadium at 10:00am. On Monday, we will send out a Google Meet code via Find Out First and Schoology which will allow you to join us virtual that evening. We hope to see all parents and guardians of seniors there, and will also post the meeting presentation afterwards from those not able to attend. The Class of 2021 Graduation is four weeks from today!
With Titan Pride,
Christopher Berry
Principal
Looking Ahead - The Weekly Calendar
Here is the upcoming Weekly Calendar for Tuscarora High School and FCPS.*
Mother's Day
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
Tennis Match at Middletown High
Varsity Softball and Baseball vs. TJ High
5:30 JV / 7:00 V
Boys Lacrosse Home vs. Walkersville High
Girls Lacrosse at Walkersville High
National School Nurse Day
Board of Education Meeting
Tennis Home vs. Frederick High
Varsity Softball and Baseball at Walkersville High
6:30 PM
THS Performing Arts Showcase (Dance/Show Choir/Orchestra/Jazz) at Baker Park Band Shell
Girls Lacrosse Home vs. Oakdale High
Interim Date
Tennis Match at Linganore High
Varsity Softball and Baseball Home vs. Linganore High
9:00 AM
Track and Field vs. TJ, BHS, FHS, LHS at TJ High
*Dates and times are subject to change
See FCPS Calendar
Student Attendance Notes
If your child will be unable to attend Virtual or Hybrid instruction due to illness, doctor's appointments, or for any other reason, please communicate with THS via email:
THS.Attendance@fcps.org
Please include your child's name, grade, reason for absence and a phone number where the parent can be reached. Paper communication is also acceptable if email is not an option. Hybrid students may drop attendance notes in the box near the attendance office window. Call 240-236-6400 with any questions.
Keeping You Informed - School News
Congratulations, Commendations & Kudos
Counseling Office Update
Seniors who applied to 4-year colleges
Please help the underclassman by indicating, for each of your colleges, if you were accepted or denied. Your name won't be attached to anything, but it helps underclassman see to what colleges our students were accepted. Go to “Colleges I’m Applying To”, click on “edit”, you will see a “Result” section where you can indicate if you were accepted, denied or deferred. Click “save” and do the same for the remainder of the colleges. Also, if you know the college you will be attending in the Fall, in this same section, you will see “College that I’m attending:” Click the down arrow button and choose the college you will attend. This will be where your final transcripts will be sent.
2020-2021 Senior Survey
Attention ALL seniors! Please complete your “THS Senior Survey 20-21" in your Naviance account. This survey asks questions that will help improve FCPS and THS practices, along with giving you the opportunity to provide feedback. Please login to your Naviance account, scroll down and on the left-hand side, you will see “THS Senior Survey 20-21.” Click on it and then click on “take this survey” on the right-hand side of the page. Please complete the survey no later than May 27, 2021.
FCC Informational Sessions
FCC has two upcoming virtual information sessions. These sessions are open to all students interested in FCC and will cover the Enrollment Steps and general information about the college. Each session will have a guest speaker.
Tuesday, May 11 6:00- 6:45 pm
Guest speaker: Director of Career & Academic Planning Services (will cover advising, ROAR Orientation, transfer services, and career services)
To register: https://fccvirtualvisitmay11.eventbrite.com
Wednesday, June 23 6:00- 6:45 pm
Guest Speaker: Director of Disability Access Services
To register: https://fccvirtualvisitjune23.eventbrite.com
Attached is an updated Give Yourself Credit brochure. It has also been updated on our website: https://www.frederick.edu/credit-admissions/high-school-visits.aspx.
Counselor Break Down By Student Last Name
Danielle Moore A - Cr
William Gill Cs - Ja/Special Programs
Carla Goto Jb - M
Kay Wilson N – Se
Joshua Harrison Sf – Z
Diane Cooper English Learner
Internships, Scholarships, Service & Job Opps
Employment Opportunity with the Maryland Department of Transportation
Graduating seniors -- The Maryland State Department of Transportation is holding a virtual "Meet and Greet" to provide information about job opportunities for Facility Maintenance Technicians. The meets will be held on Tuesday, May 18, and Thursday, May 20, from 1-3 PM and 5-7 PM. Click here for more information and how to sign-up.
Chili's Job Opportunities
Chili's on Pegasus Ct. is currently hiring for hosts, "to go," and kitchen positions. Students must be 17 to be hired for kitchen/cooking and 16 for the other positions. Apply in person to manager Branson Miller if interested.
Chick-Fil-A Job Opportunities
Chick-Fil-A North on Rt. 26 is hiring! Students must be 16 years old for front-of-house positions and 18 for back-of-house/kitchen positions. Positions are both full and part time. Apply in person at the location or online a www.cfafredericknorthjobs.com.
Black Hog Job Opportunities
The Black Hog BBQ location on Market St. in downtown Frederick is hiring for part time positions, age 16+. Interested students can apply in person and mention that you are a THS student.
THS Athletic Boosters Offers Three Scholarships
Seniors and Senior Parents! Did you know that the THS Athletics Boosters gives away scholarships to Senior Student-athletes? However, to be eligible to apply, you MUST be a Booster member BY April 26th!
To join the Booster club for only $25 ($5 goes to the team of your choice)-
click here for membership form
Then check out the application for the THREE (3) $1000 Scholarships and submit
by May 7th!
Aviation Education & Career Expo
Friday, October 29th, 2021
Leesburg Executive Airport -957 Sycolin Rd.- Leesburg, VA 20175
877.Pro.Jet1 or 703.889.8558 expo@projetaviation.com
You are invited to attend the 15th Annual Aviation Education & Career Expo “VISION 20/21”, hosted by ProJet Aviation, in Leesburg, VA. Date: Friday, October 29th, 2021 (9am – 2pm). This event is geared toward high school and college level students. We want to introduce students to the vast array of career opportunities within the aviation industry. The day is packed with industry leaders, aircraft displays, guest speakers, amazing prizes, demonstrations, and scholarships! To date: We have awarded over $1.2 Million Dollars in aviation education and flight training scholarships! We will change their destiny!
Some of the vendors and careers that will be represented include:
NASA * Pilots * Flight Attendants * Medevac Flight Nurses * Avionics Companies * Coast Guard Search & Rescue * Maintenance Mechanics * Air Charter Operators * Homeland Security * NTSB* Air Traffic Controllers* FAA* Military * Aircraft Sales * Publications * Hospitality * Transportation Security * Agricultural Aviation * Flight Instruction * Aviation Fuel * Aerial Mapping * Corporate Flight Departments * In-Flight Catering * FBI *and so much more! The entire day is FREE of charge and includes lunch!
Ways to Pay for College
Join the Maryland State Department of Education and Mario Armstrong as he guides you through the twists and turns of finding money for college, and meet Maryland students as they share their own financial aid success stories. This hour special contains interviews
with college financial aid advisors and experts that can answer viewer questions. Here is the link to access the program: https://youtu.be/LB-BW3Zwk_c?t=
Titan Athletics
Senior Class of 2021
THS Senior Page: Seniors 2021
Twitter Account: @tuscarorahs21
Instagram: THS21Seniors
Email: ths21@yahoo.com
Senior Class Advisors: Judith Jorgensen, Carrie Palmer, & Aaron Miles
Name Pronunciation/Intent to Participate in the Graduation Ceremony
Please complete this form as soon as possible. Every senior must complete the following form as soon as possible. This form is to help us pronounce your name for the graduation ceremony. There is also a question asking if you are attending the ceremony. If you say no to attending the ceremony please put n/a for all the three pronunciation questions.
Senior Parent Meeting
There will be an information Senior Parent Meeting on Monday, May 10th. The meeting will begin at 7 pm and be virtual. The meeting will be recorded and available to view later if you are unable to attend. A Google Meet link will be sent out via Find out First on Monday afternoon.
Senior Volunteer Hours
Seniors who plan to submit any remaining volunteer hours for this school year MUST turn these in to Mrs. Mummert by Friday, May 14. Please contact Mrs. Mummert at lizabeth.mummert@fcps.org with any questions.
Accessibility Seating
Accessible seating space and a sign language interpreter will be available, if requested, for the graduation ceremony at Tuscarora High School stadium on June 4, 2021. If you have a family member or guest who requires accessible seating space and/or an interpreter for the deaf and/or hard of hearing, please complete this form by May 15, 2021.
Form: https://forms.gle/DmzGRzctDzq4925
Senior Bios
Steps to complete the senior bio:
Instructional Video
Senior Class 2021 Video
Please submit no more than three photos for the senior video. Please label the photos with the name of the student and age.
You will receive a confirmation email that your photos were received. If you do not receive a confirmation in seven days, please check the email address and resubmit.
Submit photos to ths21@yahoo.com.
Submit music requests to https://tinyurl.com/2021seniorvideomusic
If you have any questions, please contact judith.jorgensen@fcps.org or email the address above: ths21@yahoo.com.
Titan Scholar Award
Complete this form to submit an application for the Titan Scholar Award 2021. The deadline is May 15th. A committee will review the application and the award will be given at a later date.
Graduation Gown Distribution
Graduation gowns will be handed out on Thursday, May 20th. More details will come soon!
Last Day of Instruction for Seniors
Thursday, May 27th is the last day of instruction for seniors at Tuscarora High School.
June 2nd
June 3rd
Graduation Rehearsal
When: Wednesday, June 2nd and Thursday, June 3rd
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Where: Tuscarora High School Stadium
Graduates must attend both days of practice to participate in the ceremony.
Please view this site to see additional information about graduation practices.
Graduation
When: Friday, June 4th at 10 am
Per FCPS all graduates will be permitted to invite two guests. Due to the limited number of guests, each graduation will be professionally livestreamed, so that friends, family and community members can view the ceremony in real time. The recordings will also be available on the individual school and FCPS YouTube channels. Links to each livestream will be provided prior to the event.
When a high school is scheduled to hold a graduation ceremony, an asynchronous learning day will be scheduled to accommodate visitor parking and allow staff to attend the ceremonies.
Please view this site for additional graduation information.
Questions
If you have any questions about graduation or other senior items, please go to the senior website.
https://sites.google.com/fcps.org/thsseniors2021/home
News From the Titan Media Center
Reader of the Week
Congratulations to Cora McDaniel our first ever "Reader of the Week!" Cora, a senior, is president of the THS book club as well as an active member of THS ProjectLit.
May in the Media Center
Check out this link to activate the image above.
Do I have items out from the library?
Are you not sure if you have items checked out from the library? Watch this short video to learn how to see what you have checked out?
Media Center Hours and Contact
Media Center Website: https://education.fcps.org/ths/mediacenter
Media Center Twitter: @mediacenterTHS
Check out the virtual THS Library Media Center.
AP Study Guides
Put the book of your choice on hold through the LS2. If you are hybrid, the book will be delivered left with one of your teachers. If you are all virtual, you can pick your book up in the front office during school hours.
Daily Announcements
Daily recorded Tuscarora High School student announcements can be found on the homepage of the THS website.
Visit Our Online Resources
PTSA and Titan Booster Organization
PTSA News
The PTSA has launched a new website. If you are looking for board members or meeting dates, the PTSA website has that information. Not a member of the PTSA yet? Find out all about membership and joining the PTSA, as well purchasing a membership and making donations. Memberships and donations fund grants, scholarships, staff appreciation, and PTSA programs.
Get connected - Follow us on:
Twitter @tuscarorahsptsa Email: TuscaroraHighPTSA@gmail.com
COVID Resources
Frederick County Health Department: https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=271
Maryland Department of Health: https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/
Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Frederick County Health Department
Program Guide: https://md-frederickcountyhealth.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/1310/FCHD-Brochure-May-2017?bidld
Community Health Services: 301-600-1733
Healthcare Connection and Preparedness: 301-600-8888
School Health Services: 301-600-3312
Women, Infants and Children (WIC): 301-600-2507
Frederick Health Hospital: 240-566-3300
Mental Health / SEL Resources Virtual Walk-in Behavioral Health Services (crisis support).
Click on the link to schedule a virtual appointment during COVID-19 related closures: https://fcmha.org/coronavirus
Phone 211 or 301-663-0011
Location: 226 South Jefferson Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 10:00am – 10:00pm Saturday and Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm
For Telephone Support: Call 211 or 301-662-2255,
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week www.fcmha.org
FCPS Coordinator of Mental Health Services- 301-600-5306
Anxiety: https://adaa.org/
Depression: https://www.samhsa.gov/
Cyberbullying: www.fcps.org/academics/stop-bullying
Substance Use Concerns: https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/131/Behavioral-Health-Services
Office Phone: 301-600-1755
Alateen: http://www.alateenmddc.com/alateen-meetings-in-this-area/
Alanon: https://sites.google.com/view/afg24district2/electronic-meetings-temporary?authuser=0
Community Food Resources
Brunswick Food Bank: Drive through service at the American Legion, 18 South Maple Ave., Brunswick, MD 21716 Drive through only. Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Contact 301-834-9718
Frederick Community Action Agency: George L. Shields Foodbank, 14 E. All Saints St., Frederick, MD 21710
Food Bank: Mon, Tu, Thu, Fri, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Soup Kitchen: Daily 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
Carry-out only. Contact 301-600-1506
Frederick Rescue Mission: 419 South St. Frederick, MD 21701
Meals to Go:
Breakfast Mondays - Sundays 7:00 - 8:00 AM;
Lunch Mondays - Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30 PM and Sundays 1:00 - 2:00 PM.
Food Distribution Pantry Center Tu and Wed, 1:30 - 3:30 PM; Thu 2:00 - 6:00 PM Food Pantry Closed Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Contact 301-695-6633
Jefferson Food Bank: 3866 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, MD 21755 First and third Saturdays of each month, 10:00 - 11:30 AM. Contact 301-371-5721
Helpful Links
School Cash Online
Menus & Meals
Grades Online
FCPS Website
THS Past Newsletters
Contact us
Chistopher Berry - Principal
Andrew McWilliams - Asst Principal
Robert Nulter - Asst Principal
Jodi Ratti - Asst Principal
Tanisha Smith - Asst Principal
5312 Ballenger Creek Pike Frederick, MD 21703
240-236-6400 - Phone
240-236-6401 - Facsimile