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Texarkana College to host cut-a-thon for missing children

Texarkana College to host cut-a-thon for missing children

In observance of National Missing Children’s Day, the Texarkana College Cosmetology will join with other cosmetology schools nationwide to raise money for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Men’s haircut will cost $7. Ladies’ haircut & style will cost $12 and All Proceeds will be donated to NCMEC.

The cut-a-thon will be held on from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Texarkana College Cosmetology, 1401 Richmond Rd, Texarkan, Texas.

Artwork earns Texarkana, TX ISD sophomore state recognition

Artwork earns Texarkana, TX ISD sophomore state recognition

Article courtesy Tina Veal-Gooch, Texarkana, TX ISD

During the Texas Arts Education Association Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), Ginger Moore, Texas High School sophomore, was one of 150 State Qualifiers honored with a Gold Seal for her artwork.  Over 1,500 state qualifying students attended the event that was held in Bryan, TX on April 4.

THS student council takes 25th consecutive District title

THS student council takes 25th consecutive District title

There’s not many organizations that can tout earning a District title for 25 consecutive years, but there are not many organizations like the Texas High School Student Council.

During the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) District 19 Spring Forum held in Ore City, the THS Student Council was named a District Sweepstakes winner, for the 25th year in a row.

Texas High secures spot in state swimming championships

Texas High secures spot in state swimming championships

The Texas University Interscholastic League announced the qualifiers for their upcoming 2013 Class 4A Swimming and Diving Championships to be held on February 22 and 23 at the Jamail University of Texas Aquatic Center, and the Texas High Tigersharks look to be well represented for the task of pursuing their first State Championship in several years.

Texas High School's presenting spring musical

Texas High School's presenting spring musical

Texas High School’s Tiger Theatre Company will present their spring musical, Into The Woods, at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 14-15 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17.  

Shows will be in the John Thomas Theatre of the Sullivan Performing Arts Center, 3941 Summerhill Road.

TISD hosts meeting on Ross Perot STEM Academy

TISD hosts meeting on Ross Perot STEM Academy

If you are interested in your student applying to The Ross Perot STEM Academy at Texas High School then you will want to join Texarkana Independent School District for their upcoming Parent Informational Meeting.

The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18, in the John Thomas Theatre, 3941 Summerhill Road.  During the meeting, parents/guardians will learn about the application & selection process as well as further details on the academy program.

Texas High School hosting orientation meeting

Texas High School hosting orientation meeting

Eighth-grade students entering or are considering Texas High School for the fall of 2013 will have a chance to learn more about the school at an orientation session from 6 - 8 p.m. on Monday, February 4 in the Sullivan Performing Arts Center, 3941 Summerhill Road.