~~~There is a Jr. Beta Meeting today for new members~~~
September 17th @ 4 PM in the TMS Library.
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend.
Jr. BETA Induction
Tuesday, September 24th @ 7 PM
in TMS Auditorium
9/27/19
End of 1st Six Weeks
You have been invited to attend the
***TMS Targeted Improvement Plan Public Meeting***
on Monday, September 30th
@ 5 PM in TMS Commons
Our Homecoming Game is this Thursday and Mums are allowed to be worn Thursday only.
Student Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
1. Student drop-off and pick-up takes place on the Bus Barn side of the Middle School building. If there are dry weather conditions, please drop-off and pick-up students at the sidewalk that leads to the front of the Middle School.
2. In case of inclement weather, drop-off and pick-up will be at the covered sidewalk by the Band Hall doors.
3. Please remain in line with the other vehicles. All students must be dropped off at the sidewalk. For safety reasons, students will not be allowed to walk across the parking lot in front of traffic.
Principal – Michael Kelley
mkelley@tarkingtonisd.net
Assistant Principal – Michael McDonald
mmcdonald@tarkingtonisd.net
Counselor – James Harris
jharris@tarkingtonisd.net
Principal’s Secretary – Barbie Braud
bbraud@tarkingtonisd.net
Attendance Clerk/Registrar – Wendy Pafford
wpafford@tarkingtonisd.net
Contact Information
2770 FM 163
Cleveland, Texas 77327
Fax: 281-592-5241
Mission Statement
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
Teacher of the Month
August ~ Cassie Carpenter
September ~ Brittany Ratliff
October ~ Jason Bowen
November ~ Lee Williams
December ~ Dee Krizak
January ~ Kathy Stewart
February ~ Deanne Hare
March ~ Danielle Thompson
Paraprofessional of the Month
August ~ Barbie Braud
September ~ Courtney Pavlat
October ~ Monica Vaughan
November ~ Sheila Horne
December ~ Amber Keith
January ~ Becky Placker
February ~ Courtney Adams
March ~ Janet Collier