Beta Blood Drive - Nov. 19
Balfour Cap & Gown Orders (during lunches) - Oct 13
Balfour Cap & Gown Presentation - Oct 6
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 Mrs. Meekins at smeekins@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
Tarkington High School Administration
Principal Assistant Principal Counselor (A-L) Counselor (M-Z)
Jennifer Fierro Aubrey Vaughan Tamara Abke Sandra Meekins
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
To guide our students successfully both academically and socially through the 21st century.
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
Aug – Laurie Williams
Paraprofessional of the Month
Aug – Christy Sanford