TMS Mission Statement

The mission of Tarkington Middle School is to provide opportunities to ensure each student achieves his or her greatest potential through support of these academic and citizenship elements:

Solutions to problems in preparation for the future
High standards of achievement; mastery beyond curricular basics
Opportunities for learning and growing in a holistic atmosphere
Responsible members of the community
Thoughtful actions, "think twice before you act"
Honesty in all situations
Organization skills to meet the needs of today's students
Respect for all, for yourself, and for what you do
Never losing sight of goals
Spirit to achieve and never give up

Administration

Principal - JoJie De La Garza

Email Ms De La Garza: jdelagarza@tarkington.isd.esc4.net

Assistant Principal - Melinda Coogler

Email Ms Coogler: mecoogler@tarkington.isd.esc4.net

Counselor - Jennifer McCracken

Email Ms McCracken: jmccracken@tarkington.isd.esc4.net

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Staff

Aides

Brandy Wheeler - AEP
Brenda Ayers - Special Ed
Cindy Grudzinski - Library
Sheila Horne - Content Mastery
Cheryl Flora - Special Ed
Judy McGowan - ISS

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Cafeteria

Sherrel Gafford, Mgr
Diann Buntin
Pat Champlin
Audra Davis
Ventura Gill
Catherine Robertson

Custodial

Tappy Sims, Head
Sissy Copeland
Angela Price
Debora Watson

Nurse

Kimberly Jones
Email kjones@tarkington.isd.esc4.net

Office Staff

Campus Secretary

Veleaka Lyons
Email vlyons@tarkington.isd.esc4.net

PIEMS/Attendance Clerk

Shari Pickardt
Email spickardt@tarkington.isd.esc4.net

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Location


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