September 22, 2017 - Timpson ISD Bear Update
TMS News
“Timpson Middle School is off to a great start for the 2017-2018 school year”, says TMS Principal Calvin Smith.
- Attendance this year has increased to 152 students.
- For the first time middle school students are taking high school credit classes. Four students are taking computer application. Seven students are taking Algebra I. Twenty three students are taking a freshman agriculture class.
- Along with Timpson High School and Timpson Elementary School, the middle school will have a STEM open house October 12, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for parents and community to see STEM projects that students have created. STEM is an acronym for Science Technology Engineering and Math. Some of the projects students are on for the STEM open house are coding, bridge building, geo-domes and field irrigation. Students are currently working and learning in the STEM areas of civil engineering, mechanical engineering and technology.
- Principal Smith also encourages everyone to come out and support the middle school Bear football team and Lady Bear volleyball teams this fall.
Lady Bear Cross Country News
The TLB Cross Country team competed at the West Sabine Invitational Wednesday. Once again the Lady Bears finished as Meet Champions by over 30 points! Congrats to Sadie Ramsey 6th, Jaycee Campbell 8th, Ashton Harris 12th, Harlie Ware 14th, Kamryn Courtney 22nd, Sara Duke 44th, and Laiton Braddock 52nd. There were over 90 participants in the meet. Congratulations again the Lady Bears!
Volleyball Team Update
The Timpson JH Lady Bear volleyball teams competed against Shelbyville on Monday. The 7th grade defeated Shelbyville 2-0, the 8th grade won 2-1, and the Lady Bear Gold team lost to Shelbyville 2-0. Great Job JH Lady Bears!
The HS TLB Volleyball team traveled to Leverett’s Chapel Tuesday night. The Varsity team beat LC 3-1. The Lady Bears are now 18-6 on the season and 4-0 in district. Congrats Lady Bears!
