As the holiday season approaches, anticipation is mounting for the return of the Holiday Hoops basketball tournament, a festive showcase of young talent and competitive spirit. This annual event brings together top high school teams from across the state for thrilling matchups on the court, blending holiday cheer with high-stakes hoops.
Last year's tournament was a resounding success, featuring elite competition and elite teams that went on to the playoffs with several teams finishing their season at the state tournament. There were 3 teams from last year's boys division that won a state championship, Martins Mill, Kountze, and Tatum, with Lipan finishing as a state runner up. In the girls division there were also 3 state champions, Broaddus, Martins Mill, and Kountze, with Saltillo finishing as a state runner up.
Stay tuned for updates - it's time to lace up and get ready for Holiday Hoops.
Brackets coming soon!

Gift card basket raffle. All proceeds go toward PROJECT GRADUATION.
🎟️Tickets: (1) for $5, (3) for $10
🏀Drawing held at half time of the Varsity Girls basketball game
📆December 16th - Do not need to be present to win!

As we count down to Christmas break, the days are full of activities and opportunities. Save these graphics to your phone for quick reference!
🥫JCC/Beta Club - Canned food drive (Dec 8-15)
🎄Holly Jolly Dress Up Days - Theme days for the whole campus
🏀⚽🎵 Extracurriculars - Games, concerts, auditions
Friday, Dec 12th - No school for students. Teacher Inservice, 8am-4pm



Thursday, December 4th - due to field conditions.

✨JCC & BETA CLUB - CANNED FOOD DRIVE
📆 December 8th-15th
- Elementary and Middle School Students: turn in donations to 1st period class.
- High School Students: turn in donations to 2nd period class.
🚫Please avoid expired items or glass jars.
See flyer for additional details.
National Special Education Day recognizes changes in federal legislation that led to the nation's first federal special education law. We want to say thank you to our educators and staff that work to ensure every child can be successful in the classroom and beyond!

📖 2025-2026 Yearbooks are available to PRE-ORDER
$35 Early Bird sale until March. Reserve your copy now!
Save the graphic with QR code to your camera roll to activate or go directly to Balfour's website:
https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=74157


We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break, and we are looking forward to seeing you Monday morning. There are multiple activities over the next three weeks between the classroom, athletics, and holiday programs. Follow Tenaha ISD Athletics on Facebook for updates to games and practice schedules.

TISD is mailing attendance letters per state requirements. This set was automatically pulled based on 5+ absences.
State law (The Ninety Percent Rule - minimum attendance for course credit) requires that students must attend each class at least 90% of the time (no more than 9 absences per class) per semester. This includes both excused and unexcused absences.
If you receive a letter and have any questions, please contact the PEIMS registrar for more information when we return from Thanksgiving Break.

Thursday, Nov 20th
Pre-K 4 through 5th Grade
Races will be held during PE times. See attached flyer.

🚂TRAIN BLOCKING BUS ROUTE
We are aware of a train blocking 699. If your student needs to be picked up after the train has cleared the area, please call the school.
936-248-5000

Thanksgiving break is almost here, but we still have a busy week ahead!

Please see attached expectations for spectators/fans at all Tenaha ISD basketball games. We want to ensure the safety of all guests and make your experience at the Tenaha SEC positive and memorable!
Consulte las expectativas adjuntas para los espectadores/aficionados en todos los partidos de baloncesto del Tenaha ISD. ¡Queremos garantizar la seguridad de todos los invitados y hacer que su experiencia en el Tenaha SEC sea positiva y memorable!




🎓FAFSA NIGHT - Parent Meeting
📆Thursday, Nov 13
⏰5:30pm
📍Tenaha ISD Cafeteria
Create parent and student accounts ahead of time at:
https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch


This will be another busy week at Tenaha ISD.
🏀Basketball season is underway with high school girls and junior high boys/girls games this week.
⭐Veterans Day Program, Tuesday, Nov 11 - 8:15am in the Cafeteria
Coffee and Donuts will be provided

Please join us as we honor our Veterans and thank them for their service and sacrifice.
📆Tuesday, November 11
⏰8:15am
📍Tenaha ISD Cafeteria

🗓️UPCOMING EVENTS - Week of Nov 3
🎵Best wishes and safe travels to the Roarin' Band from Tigerland as they compete in the UIL State Marching Contest in San Antonio on Tuesday. We will post updates as they become available.
NOTE: No school Friday (4-day week), but the Lady Tigers will play Friday, Nov 7 @ the SEC beginning at 5:00pm 🏀

2nd Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run - Students AND Parents
Thursday, November 20th
Races will be held during the students' regular P.E. times.
🏅All student runners will receive a race medal.
💧Now accepting donations of bottled water at the Elementary Office.


• We are participating in Red Ribbon Week - Drug/Alcohol Awareness and Prevention. See spirit dress up days, attached.
• Varsity football vs Grapeland & Senior Night moved to Thursday, Oct 30, 7pm @ The Pit
• Varsity Boys Cross Country team leaves Friday, Oct 31. They will compete in the State Meet in Round Rock Sat, Nov 1 - BEST OF LUCK!


