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Summer Hours
Monday – Thursday
7:00 am to 4:00 pm
"As the year comes to an end, planning for the new year begins. The Longhorn Parent Support Group is actively seeking parents and faculty members to help make THS a better place for students. The LPSG has provided THS students positive recognition for various achievement. If you are interested in joining us please contact lwilliams@tarkingtonisd.net"
Seniors & Parents
Scholarship opportunities are added to the scholarship page (found under Parent/Student Resources, go to the Counseling page) as they come in. Make sure you check the page periodically for scholarship opportunities or you may go to the Counseling office. There is an advisor from Kingwood College at THS every Thursday to meet with students. If you are interested in meeting with him, go to the counseling office and fill out a request to see him.
Seniors, if you are currently applying to colleges and need help with your essays, please stop by and make an appointment with Mrs. Abke at tabke@tarkingtonisd.net or Ms. Brown at mbrown@tarkingtonisd.net for more questions and support. To be considered for the most scholarship monies given out by colleges, the applications' deadlines are generally the beginning of November or December. See your college's website for specific deadlines. If you haven't started your application yet, now is the time to do so at www.applytexas.org
CONGRATULATIONS THS
Tarkington High School received distinction designations from TEA for Academic Achievement in Social Studies, Reading/ELA, Science, and Top 25% in Closing Performance Gaps. Tarkington High School Principal, Daniel Barton, would like to congratulate the staff and students for achieving a new standard of excellence for the high school. Tarkington High School has received 11 academic distinctions from TEA over the past 4 years. However, this is the first year that Tarkington High School has received Distinctions in 4 areas in a single year and represents the collective efforts of our students, parents, staff, and the school board of Tarkington ISD. Congratulations for your outstanding achievements THS and GO Horns!!
Tarkington High School Administration
Principal Assistant Principal Counselor (A-L) Counselor (M-Z)
Clint Fisher Tamara Abke Madison Brown
Student Hours
7:55 am - 3:39 pm
Tutorials are available every morning from 7:30 - 7:55 & afternoon from 3:39 - 4:00
Please see the Teacher Tutorial Time form located under the Student/Parent Resources tab for specific days and times.
THS Vision
Providing a premiere education that develops life-long learners who contribute positively to world-change through social and civic responsibility and are capable of leading in a global society.
THS Mission Statement
Empowering students with skills to compete in an ever-evolving global community within a safe, supportive, and diverse learning environment.
THS Values & Beliefs
* Exhibit school pride
* Fostering professional & personal growth
* Believe in all students
* Fairness, honesty and respect for all stakeholders
* Celebrate & support student success
* Promote rigorous and relevant instruction
* Expect high achievement for all
* Collaboration with all stakeholders
* Consistent & equitable classroom management
* Technological advancement and integration for all stakeholders
* Student-centric decision making
* Protection of instructional time
Teacher of the Month
August - Laurie Williams
September – Noel Lopez
October – Madison Brown
November – Samantha Cummings
December – Aubrey Vaughan
January – Robin Mills
February – Terri Audilet
March – David Labar
Paraprofessional of the Month
August – Kristin Fuller
September – Andrea Georges
October – Joni Baker
November – Jessica Herndon
December – Christy Sanford
January – Suzan Morgan
February – Kelly Thompson
March – Connie Vickery
