Hi-Steppers Spring Show
Time: 2 PM – 3 PM
Apr
21
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Baby Photo for Graduation slideshow DUE
Location: Room 1056, Taylor High School
May
3
EWCC Comets vs Taylor Ducks & Taylor Fire Department
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
May
3
AP Exam Testing
Time: 8 AM – 11:45 AM
May
7
AP Exam Testing
Time: 8 AM – 11:45 PM
May
7
Recent News
Girls' Track Update
At the area meet in Giddings, Junior Anna Cathryn Griffith wins the pole vault with a clearance of 12' and is the 300 meter hurdles Area Champion with a time of 46.2; in addition Griffith takes 2nd place in the long jump with a jump of 18' advancing to regionals in both events. Kenedy Smith took 2nd place in the shot put with a personal best of 40'5" also advancing to the regional meet. Freshman Sarah Vrabel advances to regionals in the 800 M Dash with a 4th place finish and a personal best 2:30. Finally, the 800 M Relay of Miriah Williams, Ashlyn Collier, Taciana Turner, and Latavia Anderson are regional bound with a 1:46.9 4th place finish! Click for season details from Coach Shelli Cobb
Men's Track Update
Men's Track entered 9 events and advanced to the Regional Track Meet in 8. Click for an update from Coach Doug Franklin
Comets face Ducks and Firefighters in Basketball Event
On May 3rd at Taylor High School from 4:00-7:30, EWCC Special Olympics is hosting 4 basketball games- Comets(EWCC Special Olympics) vs. Taylor Ducks and Taylor Fire Departmen
Athletic physicals available
Athletic physicals available for athletes, cheerleaders, dance team, color guard & band members on Thursday, May 17th. The cost of the physical is $20 and must be paid before the sign up deadline, Monday, May 14th. NOTE: Athletic packets must be completed and signed by a parent BEFORE physical. Contact nray@taylorisd.org for more information.
Athletic Paperwork - 2018-2019
All athletes are required to complete the information attached to the link to participate in athletics next year. Sports physicals will not be scheduled until paperwork is complete. Contact nray@taylorisd.org for more information.
TISD Offers Acceleration Exams
Taylor ISD is offering opportunities for secondary students to earn credit in academic subjects and for elementary students to accelerate a grade level by passing the appropriate examinations for acceleration. Exams will be offered for all grade levels 1-5 and most TEKS-based courses in grades 6-12. Click the title above for more details.
UIL Academic Team Competes at District
The UIL Academic team competed this past Saturday and the district competition with the Spelling and Vocabulary team finishing 2nd overall.
THS Color Guard receives Superior Ratings at National Competition
The THS Color Guard competed at the Marching Auxiliaries National Championships Friday, March 23rd and Saturday March 24th. The competition, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, hosted hundreds of teams, soloists, and ensembles from several states and even one foreign country.
2018 AP Exam Opportunity
Taylor ISD, in partnership with the College Board, will be offering high school students the opportunity to take Advanced Placement (AP) Exams during the month of May. The College Board exam fee is $94 per exam. College Board allows a fee reduction for those students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. All other students will be required to pay the full price for the exam. To offset the full cost, Taylor ISD will contribute funds to assist with the cost for the 2018 AP exams. To register for the test, visit the Counselors' Corner.
Volunteer Opportunity - By working together as partners, we can make a difference!
Family, friends, church groups or clubs are invited to sign up for a Taylor Community Cleanup on Saturday, April 21, 2018. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and end at noon; volunteers will receive refreshments and a t-shirt (while supplies last).
Powerlifters advance to State Competition
Stephen Leal and Noah Pachicano will be competing at the state powerlifting meet Saturday, March 24th.
Hi-Steppers earn awards
The Hi-Steppers had another successful competition on Saturday at the Alamo Dance Classic performing a total of 12 dances including 3 team routines, 3 officer routines, 1 trio, 2 duets, and 3 solos. The next performance will be the spring show, which takes place on April 20th at 7pm and 21st at 2pm.
THS Academic Decathlon Earns Bronze at State Competition
The Taylor High School Academic Decathlon team competed in the State Academic Decathlon competition in Frisco February 23-24, 2018 and returned home as the State Small School Bronze Medal Team. In addition, the team won the Bronze Medal in the Super Quiz Oral Relay competition.
Stoll leads All-State Band
Back in December, Christian Stoll earned first chair at the ATSSB Region Band Auditions. He qualified for Area by being on of the top ranked Euphonium players at that audition. At the Area audition, Christian placed first. This advanced him into the Texas 4A All-State Band. Upon arrival at the All-State clinic, he auditioned for chair placement within the two All-State bands. For the second year in a row, Christian made first chair in the top All-State band. He has been featured as a soloist in the All-State band both years.
Color Guard receives Superior Rating
The THS Winter Guard competed at the Marching Auxiliaries North Texas Regional on Saturday, February 24th and were they awarded two Superior Ratings for their performances in Team Flag and Team Rifle and Flag. They also received Best in Class and the Choreography Award. These young ladies will be defending their title at the MA National Championships on March 23 and 24 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
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