Texas City Independent School District
Together We Succeed
🎓 High school is coming! Let’s get ready together.
Families of current eighth graders at Giles and Blocker middle schools are invited to learn about high school course offerings and how to make informed decisions for their student’s future.
At these parent meetings, we’ll cover:
✅ How students earn high school credit
✅ Courses required for graduation
✅ The five endorsement options
✅ TCISD Programs of Study
✅ State testing requirements
✅ What families should do next
Choose the meeting that works best for your family:
📅 Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.
📍 Giles Middle School
📅 Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m.
📍 Blocker Middle School
Parents and students from either campus are welcome at either meeting.
Bring your eighth grader and your questions! Join us to explore the options and take the next step toward high school with confidence.
🐾 What a night to be a Cougar! La Marque High School celebrated Homecoming with a dominant 62-0 victory over Brazosport!
Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Queen, Mia Castillo, and King, Romero Robinson! 👑
We also recognized our Cougar Super Fans, selected by Superintendent Dr. Melissa Duarte, for their outstanding support of our students and Cougar pride!
Tonight’s Cougar Super Fans:
🐾 Mr. Wilhelm, who is at every home game cheering on our students
🐾 Jean Jenkins, proud grandmother of cheerleader Zonae Sam
🐾 Ms. Crawford, back in the stands cheering on all the Cougars
🐾 Mikayla Davis
🐾 Anniyah Reed
Thank you for showing up, cheering loud and supporting our Cougars! And what a way to celebrate Homecoming with a shutout victory! COUGARS WIN, 62-0! 🏈💙💛🤍
Once a Cougar, always a Cougar! 🐾
#TogetherWeSucceed #CougarHomecoming
Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Queen, Mia Castillo, and King, Romero Robinson! 👑
We also recognized our Cougar Super Fans, selected by Superintendent Dr. Melissa Duarte, for their outstanding support of our students and Cougar pride!
Tonight’s Cougar Super Fans:
🐾 Mr. Wilhelm, who is at every home game cheering on our students
🐾 Jean Jenkins, proud grandmother of cheerleader Zonae Sam
🐾 Ms. Crawford, back in the stands cheering on all the Cougars
🐾 Mikayla Davis
🐾 Anniyah Reed
Thank you for showing up, cheering loud and supporting our Cougars! And what a way to celebrate Homecoming with a shutout victory! COUGARS WIN, 62-0! 🏈💙💛🤍
Once a Cougar, always a Cougar! 🐾
#TogetherWeSucceed #CougarHomecoming
🎶🧡🖤 The Sting Marching Band is headed to Area!
Congratulations to the Texas City High School Sting Band on earning a Division I (Superior) rating at the UIL Marching Band Contest at Challenger Stadium this week.
This achievement marks the band’s FIRST advancement to Area since 2017! Our students will take the field at the UIL Area Marching Contest on Oct. 24 in Channelview. 🎉
Thank you to band directors Brad Comeaux, Michael Johnson, Ben Guillotte, Jared Angel and Samantha Osteen for their dedication and leadership. We also appreciate Sarah Williams and Vanessa Betancour for their additional color guard support, our feeder band staff for building a strong foundation and our band parents and supporters for all they do behind the scenes.
We are so proud of our students’ hard work, determination and passion. Let’s go, Sting Band! On to Area! 🎶
Congratulations to the Texas City High School Sting Band on earning a Division I (Superior) rating at the UIL Marching Band Contest at Challenger Stadium this week.
This achievement marks the band’s FIRST advancement to Area since 2017! Our students will take the field at the UIL Area Marching Contest on Oct. 24 in Channelview. 🎉
Thank you to band directors Brad Comeaux, Michael Johnson, Ben Guillotte, Jared Angel and Samantha Osteen for their dedication and leadership. We also appreciate Sarah Williams and Vanessa Betancour for their additional color guard support, our feeder band staff for building a strong foundation and our band parents and supporters for all they do behind the scenes.
We are so proud of our students’ hard work, determination and passion. Let’s go, Sting Band! On to Area! 🎶
🎨 Student talent in the statewide spotlight! 💙💛🤍
Congratulations to La Marque High School student Alex Vargas, whose artwork, “I'm Not Illegal because I am Hispanic,” was selected for the 2026 txEDCON Texas Association of School Administrators/Texas Association of School Boards Exhibition!
Presented by the Texas Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month Program, the exhibition showcases student artwork from across Texas at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, October 8–11.
Our Texas City ISD school board members are currently attending the conference with our superintendent. They stopped by to see Alex’s artwork and celebrate this accomplishment! Alex's art teacher is Joan Finn.
We are proud of Alex for sharing a powerful artistic voice and representing La Marque High School and TCISD. 👏
#TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities #TCISDFineArts
Congratulations to La Marque High School student Alex Vargas, whose artwork, “I'm Not Illegal because I am Hispanic,” was selected for the 2026 txEDCON Texas Association of School Administrators/Texas Association of School Boards Exhibition!
Presented by the Texas Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month Program, the exhibition showcases student artwork from across Texas at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, October 8–11.
Our Texas City ISD school board members are currently attending the conference with our superintendent. They stopped by to see Alex’s artwork and celebrate this accomplishment! Alex's art teacher is Joan Finn.
We are proud of Alex for sharing a powerful artistic voice and representing La Marque High School and TCISD. 👏
#TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities #TCISDFineArts
💙💛🤍 We love how Cougar Pride brings our community together!
Last night's Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally was full of smiles, school spirit and fun for the whole family! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a special celebration! Check out these highlights! 📸
Let’s keep that spirit going and pack the stands for our Cougars!
🏐 Cheer on our first-place Lady Cougars at home this evening (Oct. 8)!
🏈 Come back tomorrow night (Oct. 9) for the Cougars’ home football game, with the Homecoming King and Queen announced during halftime! 👑
Go Coogs! 💙💛🤍
Last night's Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally was full of smiles, school spirit and fun for the whole family! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a special celebration! Check out these highlights! 📸
Let’s keep that spirit going and pack the stands for our Cougars!
🏐 Cheer on our first-place Lady Cougars at home this evening (Oct. 8)!
🏈 Come back tomorrow night (Oct. 9) for the Cougars’ home football game, with the Homecoming King and Queen announced during halftime! 👑
Go Coogs! 💙💛🤍
🎉 Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence!
Six distinguished alumni were honored during the TCISD Foundation for the Future’s Legacy Hall of Honor celebration on Oct. 1.
💙💛 Representing La Marque High School:
⭐ La Tasha Gary
⭐ Alex Getty
⭐ Dr. Robin Rackley
🧡🖤 Representing Texas City High School:
⭐ Kristian Dietel
⭐ Stephen Myers
⭐ Barbara White
From education and technology to economic development, business leadership and decades of community service, these six honorees have taken the lessons and experiences that began in our schools and used them to make a difference far beyond graduation.
Their accomplishments are impressive, but just as important is their commitment to serving others, strengthening their communities and opening doors for those who follow.
Congratulations to our 2026 Legacy Hall of Honor inductees! We are proud that your stories began right here in Texas City and La Marque! 👏
Six distinguished alumni were honored during the TCISD Foundation for the Future’s Legacy Hall of Honor celebration on Oct. 1.
💙💛 Representing La Marque High School:
⭐ La Tasha Gary
⭐ Alex Getty
⭐ Dr. Robin Rackley
🧡🖤 Representing Texas City High School:
⭐ Kristian Dietel
⭐ Stephen Myers
⭐ Barbara White
From education and technology to economic development, business leadership and decades of community service, these six honorees have taken the lessons and experiences that began in our schools and used them to make a difference far beyond graduation.
Their accomplishments are impressive, but just as important is their commitment to serving others, strengthening their communities and opening doors for those who follow.
Congratulations to our 2026 Legacy Hall of Honor inductees! We are proud that your stories began right here in Texas City and La Marque! 👏
🎷 A huge congratulations to Texas City High School Band student Bentley Knowlton for earning a spot in All-Region Jazz Band 2 on tenor saxophone!
This is an outstanding accomplishment and a reflection of Bentley’s hard work, dedication and musicianship.
Congratulations to Bentley and the TCHS Band staff: Director of Bands Brad Comeaux and Assistant Band Directors Benjamin Guillotte and Michael Johnson.
Way to represent TCHS and Texas City ISD Fine Arts! 🧡🖤🎷
#TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities #TCISDFineArts
This is an outstanding accomplishment and a reflection of Bentley’s hard work, dedication and musicianship.
Congratulations to Bentley and the TCHS Band staff: Director of Bands Brad Comeaux and Assistant Band Directors Benjamin Guillotte and Michael Johnson.
Way to represent TCHS and Texas City ISD Fine Arts! 🧡🖤🎷
#TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities #TCISDFineArts
👑💃 Calling all TCHS Dancing Kings & Queens!🕺👑
Stingarees, get ready to dress up, hit the dance floor and celebrate Homecoming Mamma Mia style! 🧡🖤
The Texas City High School Homecoming Dance is coming up, and you don’t want to miss a night of music, dancing and Homecoming memories with your friends!
👑 Dancing Kings & Queens
📅 Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
⏰ 7–11 p.m.
📍 TCHS Cafeteria
🎟️ Tickets
• Single: $15
• Couple: $25
• Day of the dance: $20 per person
The dance is open to TCHS students only.
🪩 Grab your ticket, plan your look and get ready to rule the dance floor!
🎟️ Purchase tickets here:
https://tcisd.revtrak.net/tchs/2026-homecoming-dance-tickets/#/list
#TCHSHomecoming #TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities
Stingarees, get ready to dress up, hit the dance floor and celebrate Homecoming Mamma Mia style! 🧡🖤
The Texas City High School Homecoming Dance is coming up, and you don’t want to miss a night of music, dancing and Homecoming memories with your friends!
👑 Dancing Kings & Queens
📅 Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
⏰ 7–11 p.m.
📍 TCHS Cafeteria
🎟️ Tickets
• Single: $15
• Couple: $25
• Day of the dance: $20 per person
The dance is open to TCHS students only.
🪩 Grab your ticket, plan your look and get ready to rule the dance floor!
🎟️ Purchase tickets here:
https://tcisd.revtrak.net/tchs/2026-homecoming-dance-tickets/#/list
#TCHSHomecoming #TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities
🎶 Congratulations to Blocker Middle School 7th graders AustinRay Martin, Damian Martinez and Valentina Vallejo for earning spots in the Region 17 Junior High Choirs!
These talented students were selected for the Treble Concert and Tenor-Bass choirs, an exciting achievement that recognizes their hard work and musical talent.
We are proud of these students and Choir Director Glydel Obate for representing Blocker Middle School and TCISD! 👏🎵
#TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities
These talented students were selected for the Treble Concert and Tenor-Bass choirs, an exciting achievement that recognizes their hard work and musical talent.
We are proud of these students and Choir Director Glydel Obate for representing Blocker Middle School and TCISD! 👏🎵
#TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities
🎓 One high school experience. Two diplomas? Let’s talk possibilities!
Families of current 8th graders at Blocker and Giles middle schools, come discover how your student could graduate from high school with an associate degree and two years of college already completed and paid for!
Through TCISD’s partnership with College of the Mainland, our Early College High School programs at Texas City High School and La Marque High School give students the opportunity to:
✅ Earn high school and college credits at the same time
✅ Take college courses on their high school campuses
✅ Stay involved in sports, clubs, fine arts and other high school activities
✅ Challenge themselves academically while getting a head start on their future
📅 Oct. 22
⏰ 6 p.m.
📍La Marque High School
Both middle school communities are invited to attend the meeting that meets your schedule the best! Bring your eighth grader, bring your questions and explore what Early College could mean for your family.
🚀 Big goals start with a first step. Make plans to join us! In the meantime, apply online: https://bit.ly/4hShtHO
#TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities
🎶Congratulations to seven Texas City High School singers who have advanced to the Region round of the TMEA All-State Choral process! 🎤👏
These talented musicians will also represent TCHS at the Region Clinic and Concert in November, where they will perform alongside other outstanding student vocalists under the direction of leading choral conductors.
🎤 Jaelyn Burnett*
🎤 Cecilia Cidrian
🎤 Anthony Garza
🎤 Evelyn Hart*
🎤 Abby Huff
🎤 Darian Johnson*
🎤 Donovan Johnson*
⭐ *Top 10 Chair placement
Their hard work, after-school rehearsals and commitment to excellence are paying off. Congratulations to these talented Stingarees and their TCHS Choir Directors Alex Musgrove and Michael Skarke!
Best of luck to our students as they prepare for the next round! Help us celebrate them in the comments! 🧡🖤
#TogetherWeSucceed #TCFineArts #EndlessOpportunities
These talented musicians will also represent TCHS at the Region Clinic and Concert in November, where they will perform alongside other outstanding student vocalists under the direction of leading choral conductors.
🎤 Jaelyn Burnett*
🎤 Cecilia Cidrian
🎤 Anthony Garza
🎤 Evelyn Hart*
🎤 Abby Huff
🎤 Darian Johnson*
🎤 Donovan Johnson*
⭐ *Top 10 Chair placement
Their hard work, after-school rehearsals and commitment to excellence are paying off. Congratulations to these talented Stingarees and their TCHS Choir Directors Alex Musgrove and Michael Skarke!
Best of luck to our students as they prepare for the next round! Help us celebrate them in the comments! 🧡🖤
#TogetherWeSucceed #TCFineArts #EndlessOpportunities
🍂 Fall Break is almost here, TCISD!
Students will have no classes Oct. 12–16.
📅 Oct. 12: The district will be open for Parent Teacher Conference Day
📅 Oct. 13: Professional Learning Communities for employees
🏫 Oct. 14–16: All district offices and schools will be closed.
🎒 Oct. 19: Students return to class!
Enjoy your fall break! We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, Oct. 19. 🧡💙
Students will have no classes Oct. 12–16.
📅 Oct. 12: The district will be open for Parent Teacher Conference Day
📅 Oct. 13: Professional Learning Communities for employees
🏫 Oct. 14–16: All district offices and schools will be closed.
🎒 Oct. 19: Students return to class!
Enjoy your fall break! We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, Oct. 19. 🧡💙
Barbering and Cosmetology students from La Marque High School and Texas City High School recently toured salon and spa facilities at Moody Gardens and learned what it takes to stand out in the workplace.
Hiring Manager Michael Martin and Salon & Spa Director Gabriela La Mendiaga welcomed our students and shared valuable advice on making a strong impression before, during and after an interview, along with the communication, professionalism and other soft skills employers value.
Mr. Martin also invited students to follow up with him by email for help with résumé writing and entry-level job placement!
Thank you to these industry professionals for investing in our students and helping them take the next steps toward their careers. ✂️
#TogetherWeSucceed #CareerReady #EndlessOpportunities
Hiring Manager Michael Martin and Salon & Spa Director Gabriela La Mendiaga welcomed our students and shared valuable advice on making a strong impression before, during and after an interview, along with the communication, professionalism and other soft skills employers value.
Mr. Martin also invited students to follow up with him by email for help with résumé writing and entry-level job placement!
Thank you to these industry professionals for investing in our students and helping them take the next steps toward their careers. ✂️
#TogetherWeSucceed #CareerReady #EndlessOpportunities
💙💛🤍 Cougar fans, get ready to show your school spirit!
Join us for the La Marque High School Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally on Wednesday, Oct. 7! The parade begins at 6 p.m., followed by the pep rally. This fun event is free for the whole family!
Parade route: Starting at Hayley Elementary on Bayou Road, the parade will travel down Cedar, turn right on Westward and then left on McArthur, ending at the open field at the corner of McArthur and Vauthier.
Wear your blue, gold and white, and bring your family and friends to cheer on our students and celebrate Cougar pride!
Due to the county-wide burn ban, the bonfire cannot take place this year. We look forward to celebrating together at the parade and pep rally! 🐾
Join us for the La Marque High School Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally on Wednesday, Oct. 7! The parade begins at 6 p.m., followed by the pep rally. This fun event is free for the whole family!
Parade route: Starting at Hayley Elementary on Bayou Road, the parade will travel down Cedar, turn right on Westward and then left on McArthur, ending at the open field at the corner of McArthur and Vauthier.
Wear your blue, gold and white, and bring your family and friends to cheer on our students and celebrate Cougar pride!
Due to the county-wide burn ban, the bonfire cannot take place this year. We look forward to celebrating together at the parade and pep rally! 🐾
🎓 TCISD juniors and seniors: Your future starts here!
Explore what’s next after high school at the TCISD CTE Career Fair! Meet professionals from a variety of industries, connect with potential employers and learn about jobs, training, certifications and college options.
📅 Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 TCISD Professional Learning Center
2300 21st St. N. in Texas City
Explore careers in skilled trades, health sciences, maritime, culinary arts, information technology, cosmetology, manufacturing, public safety and more!
🎁 Plus, enter surprise raffles. You must be present to win!
11th and 12th graders: Make plans to attend, ask questions and discover where your interests could take you!
Explore what’s next after high school at the TCISD CTE Career Fair! Meet professionals from a variety of industries, connect with potential employers and learn about jobs, training, certifications and college options.
📅 Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 TCISD Professional Learning Center
2300 21st St. N. in Texas City
Explore careers in skilled trades, health sciences, maritime, culinary arts, information technology, cosmetology, manufacturing, public safety and more!
🎁 Plus, enter surprise raffles. You must be present to win!
11th and 12th graders: Make plans to attend, ask questions and discover where your interests could take you!
🏀⚽🏈 TCISD Sports Camp Alert! 🏈⚽🏀
Calling all 3-6 graders! Join our coaches for an action-packed sports camp Oct. 12-13 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
✅ Free breakfast and lunch included
✅ Bus transportation available for Simms, Hayley and Giles students
✅ Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Sign up now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ieE6wKMxbq?origin=lprLink
Questions? Contact Coach Evans at: ASEvans@tcisd.org
Let's get moving! 💪
#TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. 🧡
Every student deserves to feel safe, respected and included. At Texas City ISD, we can all help by choosing kindness, including others and speaking up when someone needs support.
If you experience or witness bullying, reach out to a teacher, counselor or trusted adult. Asking for help is an important step, and you don’t have to handle it alone.
Together, we can build school communities where every student feels they belong.
#BullyingPreventionMonth #TogetherWeSucceed
Every student deserves to feel safe, respected and included. At Texas City ISD, we can all help by choosing kindness, including others and speaking up when someone needs support.
If you experience or witness bullying, reach out to a teacher, counselor or trusted adult. Asking for help is an important step, and you don’t have to handle it alone.
Together, we can build school communities where every student feels they belong.
#BullyingPreventionMonth #TogetherWeSucceed
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, which is a time to build understanding and celebrate the strengths, talents and contributions of students with learning disabilities.
Every student deserves to feel valued, included and supported. By listening, recognizing individual needs and providing meaningful support, we can help students access learning, build confidence and pursue their goals.
At Texas City ISD, we’re grateful for the educators and families who work together to create welcoming classrooms where every student belongs. 🧡💙
#TogetherWeSucceed #LearningDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth
Every student deserves to feel valued, included and supported. By listening, recognizing individual needs and providing meaningful support, we can help students access learning, build confidence and pursue their goals.
At Texas City ISD, we’re grateful for the educators and families who work together to create welcoming classrooms where every student belongs. 🧡💙
#TogetherWeSucceed #LearningDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth
✂️ Our high school salons are opening, and YOU’re invited! Treat yourself to a salon service while helping our cosmetology students gain valuable hands-on experience.
💙 La Marque High School Salon
Opens Monday, Oct. 5, at 3 p.m.
Cashless payments through RevTrak—scan the code on the salon menu to pay.
For more details, visit the LMHS Salon page:
https://lmhs.tcisd.org/o/lmhs/page/public-services
🧡 Texas City High School Salon
Opens Thursday, Oct. 8, at 12:30 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome; appointments are recommended. Payments accepted: cash, checks payable to TCHS Cosmetology, and credit/debit cards through the provided link on the website.
Find more information under the Public Service section:
https://tchs.tcisd.org/o/tchs/page/career-and-technical-education-cte
Check out the service menus and pricing included on the website, and come support our future cosmetology professionals! ✨
💙 La Marque High School Salon
Opens Monday, Oct. 5, at 3 p.m.
Cashless payments through RevTrak—scan the code on the salon menu to pay.
For more details, visit the LMHS Salon page:
https://lmhs.tcisd.org/o/lmhs/page/public-services
🧡 Texas City High School Salon
Opens Thursday, Oct. 8, at 12:30 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome; appointments are recommended. Payments accepted: cash, checks payable to TCHS Cosmetology, and credit/debit cards through the provided link on the website.
Find more information under the Public Service section:
https://tchs.tcisd.org/o/tchs/page/career-and-technical-education-cte
Check out the service menus and pricing included on the website, and come support our future cosmetology professionals! ✨
🎃 Help us fill the parking lot with Halloween fun!
La Marque High School HOSA is looking for students, parents, teachers and community members to host a trunk at their Trunk or Treat fundraiser!
Decorate your trunk and help make the evening special for children in our community while supporting our future health professionals.
📅 Oct. 28
⏰ 6–7 p.m.
📍 LMHS parking lot on Duroux
Reserve a parking spot:
• Students: $10
• Adults: $20
Unable to host a trunk? Donations of any amount are welcome! Funds raised will support HOSA competition and travel expenses.
Visit the website to pay for your trunk spot or make a donation: https://tcisd.revtrak.net/lmhs/lmhs-hosa-fundraiser/#/v/LMHS-TRUNK-OR-TREAT
La Marque High School HOSA is looking for students, parents, teachers and community members to host a trunk at their Trunk or Treat fundraiser!
Decorate your trunk and help make the evening special for children in our community while supporting our future health professionals.
📅 Oct. 28
⏰ 6–7 p.m.
📍 LMHS parking lot on Duroux
Reserve a parking spot:
• Students: $10
• Adults: $20
Unable to host a trunk? Donations of any amount are welcome! Funds raised will support HOSA competition and travel expenses.
Visit the website to pay for your trunk spot or make a donation: https://tcisd.revtrak.net/lmhs/lmhs-hosa-fundraiser/#/v/LMHS-TRUNK-OR-TREAT
