The TMS Weekly Update

Principal

brian.meringer@tyngsboroughps.org

James Hook

Assistant Principal

james.hook@tyngsboroughps.org

Tyngsborough High School invites middle school parents and guardians to attend an Information Night on Thursday, November 19th at 6:30 PM in the THS Auditorium. This event will provide an overview of all that THS has to offer, including the Program of Studies, career pathways, athletics, clubs and activities, college and career opportunities, travel opportunities, and academic achievements and student success. 8th grade students will receive this presentation during the school day on November 17th. While the evening presentation is intended for parents and guardians, students are welcome to attend. Interested 7th grade students and their families are also encouraged to attend to learn more about the opportunities available at THS.

Middle School Football - The Tyngsboro Tigers closed out their season with a tough 21-20 loss to Narragansett in a hard-fought battle that came down to the wire. Tiger Leemarpilab had a huge day, finding the end zone three times, including a 60-yard reception from QB Jax Janco and touchdown runs of 48 and 58 yards. He also scored the Tigers’ only two-point conversion and hauled in a 30-yard reception on the final drive. Defensively, Jackson Fox recorded a sack and added multiple tackles for loss, while Dragon Leemarpilab chipped in with a tackle for loss and approximately 30 yards rushing.

Congrats to every player that contributed, battled, and left it all on the field. We're proud of the way these Tigers competed and represented Tyngsboro all season long!

Tyngsborough Middle School Winter Sports

Winter Sports Registration is now open. If you have a middle school student interested in trying out for one of our basketball teams, please review the Winter Sports Information Sheet. The sheet has a list of sports offered to TMS students, registration information, user fees and coaches contact information. Every athlete must have a parent/guardian register them via the parent portal in PowerSchool by Monday, 11/23 and have a current physical on file with the school nurse to participate on a team. The tryouts start on Monday, November 30th. The week prior, the coach will send out information to all registered athletes with times, locations and what they should wear/bring.

Important Dates

Winter Registration Deadline - Monday, November 23rd

Start for all Winter Sports - Monday, November 30th

Additional information about athletics can be found on the THS Athletics website

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thank you,

Kelly Pitts,

Tyngsborough High School Athletic Administrative Assistant

978-649-4210

INTERESTED IN SKIING OR SNOWBOARDING WITH TMS THIS WINTER??

Registration opens next week for The Ski & Snowboard program.

The program, which is open to students at TMS and THS, goes to Pats Peak in Henniker, NH., for five Tuesdays in 2027. The first day will be Jan. 5th. Students take a coach bus from the school to Pats Peak, and return at approximately 8 p.m. Students cannot take equipment on the morning bus: equipment must be dropped off at the school. The program will take the first 50 registrants (that register and pay on Pats Peak’s website), which is maximum capacity for the bus.

Get all details for this year and find out how to register HERE!.

Any more questions, please email Justin.maslanka@tyngsboroughps.org (MS) or kevin.redman@tyngsboroughps.org. (HS)

Justin Maslanka

Homework Club is Back!

Homework Club will take place every Tuesday and Thursday after school from dismissal until 3:10 PM in Room 211 (Mrs. White and Mrs. Smalley's room). Whether you need to catch up on missed assignments or just want a quiet space to get ahead on schoolwork, bring your materials and join us! Please note: Students will need to have a ride arranged home at 3:10 PM

As part of the ongoing effort to promote bilingualism and proficiency in World Languages, the Tyngsborough Public Schools will continue to offer the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy to our graduating seniors. We want to inform all families of this opportunity for distinction upon graduation from Tyngsborough Public Schools. A student who meets the requirements will have the State Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma and on their transcript.

To earn the State Seal of Biliteracy, students must demonstrate proficiency in English AND a second language.

Massachusetts Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2027

To graduate, students in the Class of 2027 must meet all graduation requirements and satisfy one of the following English proficiency criteria:

• Option 1: Earn a score of Meeting Expectations or Exceeding Expectations on the Grade 10 English Language Arts (ELA) MCAS.

• Option 2: Earn a score of Partially Meeting Expectations on the Grade 10 ELA MCAS and meet English language proficiency standards on the WIDA ACCESS assessment taken during high school.

• Option 3: Earn the minimum score or level on a nationally recognized, readily available English proficiency assessment approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

To demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English during their senior year at Tyngsborough High School, students will be invited to test for a seal in a language other than English. Students who attain the level of at least Intermediate-High of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, published by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, will meet the second language criteria for the State Seal of Biliteracy.

This seal serves to identify students who are proficient in a second language. For universities and employers, it attests to the candidate’s high level of communication skills. Because of the value that the Seal of Biliteracy offers high school graduates, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has joined almost all other states in the nation in implementing the seal. General information about the Seal of Biliteracy can be accessed here. Information specific to our Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy supported by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education can be accessed here.

We are excited to continue to offer this opportunity for our students and share in their language acquisition success.

Please contact Sarah Melo, with questions at sarah.melo@tyngsboroughps.org

How do I order a yearbook?

Orders can be placed directly through our publishing company, Jostens HERE!

How much does it cost?

November 1, 2026- January 29, 2027: $37

January 30, 2027: $42

Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Best,
Ms. Holly Connolly
Yearbook Advisor

Thanks to those that attended the open house and heard the DC presentation. The link to register is HERE: https://academicexpeditions.com/expedition/tms2027ec/

If you have never registered before, you will need to create an account. There will be two coach buses going to DC, which can accommodate 96 students. Please register early.

More information on how to register, the Fund My Trip feature , and CFAR insurance can be found on the DC page on Mr. Maslanka's website: https://mrmaslanka.wordpress.com/dc/

For any questions about funds your son or daughter has raised already, email Mr. Maslanka: justin.maslanka@tyngsboroughps.org

Justin Maslanka

TMS 8th grade ELA/ DC/Ski/Student Council/ THS FH

The TMPA is a parent run organization that supports the music programs at TPS. We need your help to make our year a success. There are many ways to help! Please fill out this Google Form to support music in our schools! - https://forms.gle/xwpUkdRrYgz3pkmX6

Here is the 8th Grade Trimester 1 Workboard -

Here is the 7th Grade Trimester 1 Workboard - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O0hoYAzKYGS2TDNlQc9EDAmGopEj2mfg9rJBO3ma4aU/edit?gid=2083512196#gid=2083512196

Here is the 6th Grade Trimester 1 Workboard - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FqD3c0oR-djuFbt4ErnXDNHEqlXEPyh7V-1rjyLkClI/edit?gid=0#gid=0

TMS Health Office

Please refer to the TPS Illness Protocols for a guide of when to keep your child home. Please continue to keep the health office notified of any changes in your child’s health status to include any new medical diagnosis, fractures, sprains, concussions, etc that may occur.

Mandated Screenings

Massachusetts Mandated School Screenings are conducted in Tyngsborough Public Schools annually in accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Regulations. Screenings are not diagnostic in nature. They are designed simply to indicate students who may need further attention in a specific area.

7th grade screenings will begin in the next few weeks. If a parent/guardian does not wish to have screenings done at school, they must email the school nurse as soon as possible.

Vision Screening– 7th grade.

Hearing Screening– 7th grade.

Growth and Development – Height, Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI) 7th grade.

Parents/legal guardians will be notified of any findings of the above screenings that may recommend medical follow-up.

Please send in an updated copy of your child’s physical to avoid unnecessary additional screenings. Postural screenings occur in the spring for all students.

Please be sure your child brings a refillable water bottle each day, and is dressed appropriately for gym class (sneakers). The health office does not have spare clothing.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the TMS Health Office via telephone at (978) 649-3115 option 2. The HIPAA compliant fax number is 978-649-9194.

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*The Tyngsborough Public Schools does not discriminate against students, parents, employees or the general public on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age.

Email: brian.meringer@tyngsboroughps.org
Website: tms.tyngsboroughps.org
Location: 50 Norris Road, Tyngsborough, MA
Phone: 978-649-3115