TMHS Parent Newsletter

Here at Trotwood-Madison High School, our students aspire every day to meet our RAMS Expectations:

• Respectful
• Accountable
• Motivated
• Self-Controlled

Our building PBIS program (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) is designed to promote those positive qualities in our students. Teachers acknowledge students' positive behaviors by awarding PBIS Rewards points, which in turn help students earn a variety of incentives from snacks, to in school assemblies and activities, to field trips. A progressive discipline system is also in place to address the instances when student behavior does not meet our RAMS Expectations.

Here are some examples of our RAMS Expectations in action:

• Respectful - Positive interactions with both staff and other students
• Accountable - Attending all classes, arriving on time, and being prepared every day
• Motivated - Staying engaged in class activities and putting forth consistent effort
• Self-Controlled - Responding in a calm, positive manner in emotional situations

As we close out this school year, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate all the awesome events our students have participated in and the amazing accomplishments our students have worked hard for. The purpose of this final newsletter is to recap those events and accomplishments.

Trotwood-Madison High School has five students (Khamal Sloan 11th, Malcolm Fisher 11th, Amina Smith 11th, Eva Johnson-Woods 11th, and Persia Simmons 12th) whose artwork was on display at the Dayton Art Institute for The 10th District Congressional Art Competition sponsored by Congressman Mike Turner and the Congressional Arts Caucus. Malcom Fisher won 3rd place out of 213 entries! Congratulations to Malcolm, as well as Khamal, Amina, Eva, and Persia!

Malcolm Fisher, 11th Grade - 3rd place winner!

TMHS 2024 Congressional Art Show Honorees (L to R) - Eva Johnson Woods, Khamal Sloan, Persia Simmons, Malcolm Fisher, Amina Smith

Recently, TMHS students from Mrs. Houston's World History classes, Mr. Conrad's American Government classes, and Mr. Opperman's AP American Government students got the opportunity to visit the Supreme Court of Ohio. The students were able to view Oral Arguments for a Supreme Court case and tour the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. What an awesome opportunity!

Special shout out to Mrs. Houston who has taken her students on this field trip for many years. This will be her last trip as she is retiring this year. Thank you for your service Mrs. Houston!

Our Electives team, led by Mrs. Adrienne Robinson, presented an awesome evening for students and families to highlight the various Electives classes, programs, and career opportunities. There were hands-on experiences for Art and Manufacturing, Mindfulness Yoga, interactive drones and robotics simulations, CPR demonstrations, and more! There were performances by the TMHS band, choir, and ROTC, as well as delicious food and prize giveaways. All in all, it was a fantastic night of fun and learning! Thank you to Mrs. Robinson, the Electives TBT, and all our student workers who volunteered their time to make this event happen!

TMHS Robotics Club & Drone Team

Mrs. Allen and NHS student volunteers

Student volunteers at the prize table

Mr. Cash and the Manufacturing booth

Mrs. & Mr. Pagan performing authentic Spanish music

Saturday, April 20th was the 2024 TMHS Jr./Sr. Prom at America's Packard Museum in Dayton. The event had a Roaring 20's theme and the venue featured a plethora of classic cars to go along with the elegant ballroom setting. Students all had a great time, and (rumor has it) even Mr. McCray got in on the dancing! Thank you to the TMHS staff members who volunteered their time to make this event a success. Special thanks to Jr. Class Advisor Mrs. McCleskey and Sr. Class Advisor Mr. Stone for coordinating and organizing the event. Finally...

Congratulations to Prom Queen Princess Anene and Prom King Kevon Armstrong!

TMHS Staff Volunteers

Front Row (L to R) - Mrs. Pagan, Mrs. Sandy, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Gales, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. McCleskey, Mrs. Thompson-Hill

Back Row (L to R) - Mr. Jeter, Mr. Mickey, Mr. Conrad, Mr. McCray, Mr. Herbert, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Ely, Mr. Stone (Also Mr. Pagan with the photobomb in the very back!)

On May 1st, the Trotwood-Madison chapter of the National Honor Society, led by advisor Mrs. Allen, inducted a new cohort of members. The NHS is one of the most prestigious student organizations in the nation and is founded on four central pillars: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. All of our new inductees were chosen because they exemplify those qualities. Congratulations to all our new NHS members!

New inductees reciting the NHS pledge led by senior Mame Fall.

Recently, some of our Honor Roll students from Mrs. Driver's & Mrs. Claytor's classes got the opportunity to go see the live action musical version of Disney's The Lion King. All the students (and staff) had a fantastic time and really enjoyed the show!

As you can see from the pictures, our students also enjoyed showing off their new Honor Roll T-Shirts featuring our school motto: "You Matter!"

And speaking of Honor Roll, we had over 200 students make Honor Roll for our Third Quarter! Students were all gifted with a limited edition T-shirt to celebrate their accomplishments. Congratulations, keep up the great work, and remember... You Matter!

Students had a great time at the Construction Career Days event May 9th. They met over 100 construction employers and experienced hands on activities they would be preforming on the job. 4 of our students signed up for the VIP experience and were guaranteed job interviews on May 17th. Some of the students in our Manufacturing program were able to show off their OSHA 10 certification they got in school while talking with employers. This was an awesome opportunity for all students involved!

Students with VIP passes who will be getting upcoming job interviews.

Students practicing using a nail gun.

Students relaxing on their lunch break.

Students had the opportunity to use a mini excavator.

Students practicing basic construction site skills.

TMHS hosted the first annual Fine Arts Extravaganza on Tuesday, May 14th. The event included an Art Show featuring hundreds of pieces of student artwork, judged in a variety of categories listed below. The event also included musical performances from the TMHS Varsity Choir, Eclectic Blend, the Strike Team live band, as well as various student solos and smaller vocal groups. The night was a tremendous success and it was awesome to see the artistic talents of our students on display for all to see. Congratulations to all the students who participated and thank you to all the families who came in to share the night!

TMHS Art Show Award Winners

Category: 2 Dimensional

1. Derrick Payne
2. Madison Boyd
3. Alexis Benitez

Category: Sculpture

1. Makya Stevens
2. D'Asia Wilson
3. Nyasia Lenn

Category: Crafts

1. Amina Smith
2. Chloe McCarty
3. Malcolm Fisher

Category: Ceramics

1. SaNina Uloho
2. Taylor Parks
3. Karlie Smith

Category: Digital Art

1. MarCiara Snowden
2. Elijah Taylor
3. D'Anthony Wilson

Category: Art Club

1. Amina Smith
2. Eva Johnson-Woods
3. Malcolm Fisher

Special thanks to our Fine Arts Department for organizing such a great event!

• Pictured above (L to R): Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Elam, Mrs. Helms (Art Teachers)
• No pictured: Mr. Beane, Mr. Stokes (Music Teachers)

The 2024 TMHS graduation ceremony took place on Tuesday, May 21st at the Wright State University Nutter Center. The evening featured speeches from Senior class officers, TMHS teacher Mrs. Rochelle Ely, and Board of Education President Mrs. Sonja Cherry. There were also performances by the TMHS Senior Wind Ensemble and the TMHS Grad Ensemble included in the ceremony. We are so extremely proud of our seniors and all they have accomplished, and we are excited to see all the amazing things they're going to accomplish in future.

Congratulations Class of 2024! We are so proud of you!

As we close out the 2023-2024 school year, we wanted to say thank you for your help and support as we attempt to create the best possible environment for your student to learn, grow, and strive to meet their potential. We have made excellent progress as a building this year and we're already excited about what we'll be able to accomplish next year. Thank you again, we appreciate you!