Mount Tahoma High School

Happy National School Counseling Week to the team supporting the T-Birds at Mount Tahoma High School!

What does Mt. T principal David McColgan see school counselors Nicole Kupfer, Marisa Steffke, Ami Lewis, Aaron Benson, Brandi Junderson and Angela Phillips doing for students?

“We see you working hard, collaborating, supporting our kids, families, staff, and community. We see the intentionality, passion and care in your work.”

Pictured here in top row: David McColgan. Second row: intern Arlo Johnson, Marissa Steffke, Brandi Junderson, Aaron Benson. Bottom row: Angela Phillips, Ami Lewis, Nicole Kupfer

Seniors! Tacoma Public Schools partners with nine schools across Washington to guarantee admission for qualifying students. Many schools have early decision deadlines, beginning as early as October 15. There is a common application that is used by hundreds of colleges in the U.S., this application is convenient because you can send it to multiple eligible schools.
Find deadlines and links to applications: https://bit.ly/4edHoqc

Congratulations to Zena! She was selected as a 2024 Washington STEM Rising Star Award winner! Zena uses STEM in exciting ways to support both her education and community.

Zena Le - 2024 Tacoma Region Rising Star Zena Le is the 2024 Washington STEM Rising Star for the Tacoma Region. She is interested in computer-aided design.

First Day of School Tomorrow!! School starts at 8:15 and you can view your schedules through the studentVUE app. Additionally you will receive hard copy schedules in your first period class tomorrow. The link below will take you to the Back-to-School checklist. See you soon, T-Birds!

https://www.tacomaschools.org/about/newsroom/welcome

Happy Summer T-Birds! our 24-25 apparel shop is open. Closes on August 19th.

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So proud!

🎓🎉 MEET THE CLASS OF 2024: Ella Mae Jones is looking forward to having her own classroom of elementary students one day. As a Mount Tahoma High School student, she discovered an interest in teaching through the Teach 253 program, a collaboration between TPS and Pacific Lutheran University that prepares high school students to become teachers.

Read what Ella Mae had to say about her experience at Mount Tahoma & next steps: https://www.tacomaschools.org/about/newsroom/story-detail/~board/2023-2024-school-year/post/qa-with-the-class-of-2024-ella-mae-jones-mount-tahoma-high-school

Please consider voting for T-Bird Jahaziel Brown (not pictured) for athlete of the week. Two state track titles and a state record!!

Vote now for The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week (May 20 to 25) Voting will remain open until noon Thursday.

Michael Vig and Forrest Vig are making a daily investment in their students that is truly invaluable. From the classroom to after-school practice for unified basketball and soccer teams, this father-son teaching and coaching duo at Mount Tahoma High School is nothing short of inspiring. Both are ever-present advocates who want their students to be welcomed, active participants in the greater community. Like father, like son. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, Mr. Vig and Mr. Vig! Thank you for what you both bring to every student, every day! #ThankATeacher

Totally objective over here, you’re getting a stud New Orleans Saints!

With the 14th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints select OT Taliese Fuaga! ⚜️