Excited students assembled yesterday afternoon between Tiger Drive and the multipurpose building on the campus of Texas High School, eager to participate in what many thought a bygone tradition—the construction of a bonfire. Due to frequently issued burn bans in Bowie County, the Texas High bonfire pep rally tradition remained inactive for the past two years. County Judge Bobby Howell issued the...
Tables of recruiters and representatives line the Math and Science Building as excited students roam the halls, searching for information on how to get into their most wanted colleges with their parents. On Monday Nov. 4, Texas High will host its annual College Night, allowing students to learn more about the college application process and available scholarships and visit with representatives...
Quesadillas, mac and cheese, subs, patty melts and soup fill the cafeteria tables. Anticipatory chatter ensues as students gather, ready to try something different than the usual pizza, nacho and burger options. On Tuesday, Oct. 29 the district held a food tasting for students in the Dan Haskins Student Center, with options presented for a potential new lunch menu. “So the goal of the...
Children run around in excitement as they prepare to line up for festive games and treats. The annual TISD Athletics community trunk or treat will be hosted on Wednesday, Oct. 30, starting at 5 p.m. in the multipurpose building at Texas High School. This year's annual Trunk or Treat will include face painting, candy and games. Many of the athletic departments will host a booth with games such...
As students make the long awaited transition from middle school to high school, the opportunity to take Dual Credit classes arises. Many of the students at Texas High School made the decision to take the initiative and enroll in these rigorous courses. Occasionally, you will find a handful of students that decide to go above and beyond, and stack hours upon hours of these advanced college level courses. On...
Two years ago, the Texarkana Independent School District created two bond propositions to raise funds to help build new buildings and renovate others in the school district. Proposition A now allowed for the construction of Parks Elementary School, located on Pine Street's existing property, Wake Village Elementary renovations, a new Pre-K center for Dunbar Early Education Center, and safer security...
Pig snouts, faux fur and overalls recently became staple items scattered throughout the dressing rooms of the Sullivan Performing Arts Center. Tiger Theatre Company’s newest production, “Charlotte’s Web” recreates the children's classic we all remember from elementary school. The play centers on the bond formed between Wilbur, a timid, worrisome pig, and Charlotte, a sympathetic and knowledgeable...
The Texas High Culinary Arts Academy has once again bestowed its talent upon the taste buds of Texarkana. On Oct. 22, Texas High Culinary Students and instructors set up shop at the Four States Fairgrounds for the 31st annual Taste of Texarkana. Third—and fourth-year students signed up before the event and began preparing a spread of various cuisines to be presented to the Texarkana population....
Students walk up to the podium to receive their certificate of membership, officially becoming members of the Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society. On Thursday, Oct. 17, Texas High held its induction ceremony for new members of Mu Alpha Theta in the foyer of the Math and Science Building. The Mu Alpha Theta Mathematical Honors Society provides a number of benefits for its members, ultimately...
The clock strikes seven. The stage, fully lit with the yellow-hued lights of the Sullivan Performing Arts Center beaming down, is prepared to hold 12 ladies dressed in their best as the Miss THS Scholarship Pageant begins. Texas High Students, ranging from freshmen to seniors, competed for scholarship money in categories, including evening gowns, interviews, casual wear, etc., allowing each contestant...
On the first brisk morning of the year, on Oct. 9, 2024, staff and students gathered at the pole for prayer and worship. At first, a small group of students became a large crowd ready to connect and share their lives. Together, each came to create something special that morning for Texas High School. Previously, the See You at the Pole meeting, traditionally held on the fourth Wednesday of September,...
On Saturday, Oct. 12 at 6:00 p.m., the annual Miss Texas High pageant will take place in the John Thomas Sullivan Performing Arts Center at Texas High School. Hosted by Stacy J. Mayo, this annual beauty pageant benefits the contestants by giving them a special opportunity to dress up and feel beautiful in their outfits. The girls who compete also have the opportunity to win hundreds and thousands...
Soft drinks, donuts, coffee, suckers and cards fill the teacher's lounge throughout the year, each a symbol of respect for Texas High’s staff. Since the second week of school, the culture group of the Leader-In-Me Club showed different ways to appreciate the Texas High teachers, each week placing a treat, sometimes big and sometimes small, in the lounge for their enjoyment. On Sept. 27 for...
Under the glow of stadium lights, students from across the Texarkana area gathered at Pleasant Grove Hawk Stadium on Oct. 2, 2024, for the annual Fields of Faith event. The stands were filled with hundreds of friends, family, and teachers, all there to witness the power of faith and unity. For the 4,500 who attended, the night served as an uplifting experience that fostered deeper connections and...
Monday morning. 9:42 a.m. Six minutes until every chair occupied is tallied and totaled… but this week, with a twist. On Sept. 23, 2024, classes across campus began the newly implemented attendance tracker. Texas High School’s Leader-In-Me, in collaboration with campus administration and students, formulated a new way to keep students accountable for their attendance. In each A2 class, teachers...
