T.A. Sims Elementary School

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures in our T. A. Sims ES family! 💕💐💝

Thank you for joining us for Muffins with Mom and for the love, support, and encouragement you give our Brilliant Bulldog Scholars each day. We appreciate you and hope your day is filled with joy and love! ✨💖✨

May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week!🤗🐾🎉🍎

Our teachers are simply the BEST, and we want to shower them with love!

Parents & families help us celebrate our amazing T. A. Sims ES Teachers & Teacher Assistants by sending a note, treat, or message of thanks. Your kindness means a lot! 🥰💌🎁💐

Let’s show our teachers just how much we appreciate all they do! ✨🌟✨

Our incredible staff, students, and parents had an amazing time at the Texas Rangers game with our T. A. Sims After School Program crew! Good time, great people, wonderful memories! ❤️⚾️🧢✨

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⭐️🎶 A Texas-Sized Round of Applause! 🎶⭐️
Our 1st Grade Music Performance of “Texas, Our Texas” led by our incredible music teacher, Mrs. Amber Haas was nothing short of phenomenal! 🤠⭐️
This was truly a student-led production, and our Brilliant Bulldogs shined every step of the way:
✨ Scholars sang and danced with confidence and pride
✨ They read and recited self-written reflections in both English and Spanish, sharing what it means to be a proud Texan
✨ Programs were thoughtfully created by students, featuring their own artwork and writing
✨ Even the beautiful stage artwork was designed and created by our talented scholars
From start to finish, this performance showcased not only musical talent, but creativity, academics, leadership, and voice. We are so proud of our Brilliant Bulldog Scholars for owning their learning and bringing this production to life in such a heartfelt way!
👏 Thank you, Mrs. Haas, for inspiring excellence and creating opportunities for our scholars to shine!
💙 And thank you to our families for your continued support, it truly makes a difference!

🎉📚We Are WINNERS! 📚🎉
T. A. Sims Elementary School is proud to be the 2026 Readers Become Leaders Champion! ✨🏆✨ This incredible accomplishment is a true reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence shown by our 682 students, their teachers, and families each and every day. Because of YOU, our Brilliant Bulldog Scholars are growing as strong readers and future leaders! 💫
📖 To our students, keep turning those pages and believing in your greatness!
🍎 To our teachers, thank you for inspiring a love of reading and pushing our students to excel!
🏡 To our families, your support makes all the difference in building lifelong readers!
Together, we are proving that at T. A. Sims
Brilliant Bulldog Scholars are Born to WIN! 🐾✨

REMINDER: Most schools do not have class this Friday, April 3rd. Early college high schools will still have class.

We are saddened to share the passing of Dr. Theophlous Aaron (T.A.) Sims, the proud namesake of our school and the longest-serving school board trustee in the history of Fort Worth ISD. Over a career spanning more than 35 years on the Board of Trustees, he became a central figure in shaping the district's educational landscape.

He was a graduate of Texas Southern University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. In 1984, he earned his Doctor of Pharmacy Certification from the National Association of Retail Druggists.

Dr. Sims and his wife, Dr. Nancy W. Sims, owned and operated Sims Pharmacy and Sims Enterprises Inc. He established the Sims Professional Center on Berry Street to support and elevate African American entrepreneurship in Fort Worth.

He was first elected in August 1983, he represented District 4 until his resignation in July 2019.He made history as the first Black American elected President of the FWISD Board. Throughout his tenure, he also served as Vice-President and Secretary. Dr. Sims originated the FWISD Scholar Athlete Award program in 1984, which he often cited as one of his proudest achievements. He also conceptualized the Visual Performing Arts Academy at I.M. Terrell High School. In 1989, the district honored his service by naming T.A. Sims Elementary School after him.

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan appointed him to the National Institute of Health Sickle Cell Anemia Advisory Board. He was recognized as a "Living Legend" by the Dr. Marion J. Brooks Foundation in 2006 for his vocational excellence and service to Tarrant County. Known for his unwavering commitment to students, he championed vocational programs and increased community involvement in local schools.

Dr. Sims dedicated decades of service to public education, advocating for equity, excellence, and opportunity for every student. His leadership helped shape policies, expand access, and strengthen our schools and community. His legacy lives on in the countless lives he impacted and in the very foundation of our campus.

We honor his commitment, his vision, and his unwavering belief in the power of education. Dr. T. A. Sims will be deeply missed, but his influence will continue to inspire future generations for years to come.

Dr. T.A. Sims, the longest-serving Fort Worth ISD Board member, dies, family says Dr. Sims served on the Fort Worth ISD board of trustees from 1983 until his resignation in 2019.