Tawas Area Schools

🚌 Beep beep! Be sure to peep your bus schedule to ensure a smooth transition back to school! 📚✨

Please don’t let the HS/MS orientation updates confuse you; this is not applicable for our students! Clara Bolen will have our picture day on September 10. Forms will come home once school starts. Only the HS/MS have orientation and pictures on 8/19. Clara Bolen staff look forward to seeing you at open house on Wednesday, August 26.

⚽ Fall Sports Are HERE! 🍂

Fall sports have officially kicked off—and if you didn’t already know that, now you do! 😉 Don’t miss out on our **first HOME soccer game tonight!**

Let’s get out there and cheer on your **Braves!** 📣⚽ The game starts at **4:00 PM**. See you there!

And while we’re on the topic of fall sports, don’t forget that we offer **season passes** for you and your family! Stop by the office anytime to pick yours up.

Are you a senior? 👀 Don’t worry, we won’t tell your secrets! 🤫 You’re more than welcome to stop by Central Office and pick up your **FREE senior pass!**

See? No excuses for missing a game! 😄

**Go Braves! ❤️**

Reminder: Student Orientations 5-12 are tomorrow, 8/19!!!!
See you there!

What started as a lesson on the letter/sound combination **UR** took an unexpected (and delicious!) turn!

As we worked with words containing the /ur/ sound, we came across the word **churn**. When we realized that many of our students had never heard the word before, we knew we had to show them what it meant! We demonstrated the process and even watched a Mystery Science video that showed just how simple it can be to turn cream into butter.

So, for our final day of Summer Boost, we decided there was only one thing left to do: **churn our own butter!**

The students got to experience the process firsthand, working to shake and churn the cream until—like magic—it transformed into butter. Of course, we couldn't make butter without trying a little taste, so we finished our lesson with a simple snack before heading on our way.

It was the perfect way to wrap up our summer learning: a little phonics, a little science, a lot of teamwork, and a tasty reminder that sometimes the best learning adventures are the ones you never planned!

Tawas Area Middle School 2026-2027 Supply Lists

School is starting soon, which means back-to-school shopping has already begun! 🎒📚

Don’t forget to check out the Braves Sideline Store for all your Tawas Area gear. Get 20% off your order with code GAMEON20!

https://tinyurl.com/BravesSidelineStore

Show your Braves pride all year long!

**Ready for an Out-of-This-World After School Adventure?**

Club Invention is coming to Clara Bolen Elementary for all students in grades 1-4! This dynamic after school program offers kids a chance to let their creativity soar while building real-world problem-solving skills.

Session Details:

- When: Thursdays, October 1st through November 5th (6 sessions)
- Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
- Where: Room 004
- Cost: Only $59 for the entire program!

This fall, we’re launching into the “Passage to Planet ROG™” module. Students will travel to a distant planet, develop ingenious devices to help its inhabitants, and overcome challenges both in space and on the planet. Along the way, they’ll invent tools to repair a spaceship, use logical thinking and creativity, and collaborate in teams to collect data, communicate, and solve problems together.

Spaces are limited, so sign up soon for an unforgettable journey through science, teamwork, and innovation!

Tawas Area Schools Families,

We are getting closer to the start of another school year! Here are a few important reminders regarding Middle & High School Student Orientation on Wednesday, August 19.

We will continue with the same student-friendly Orientation format this year, providing an open and welcoming atmosphere where students can take care of what they need, ask questions, and connect with staff at their own pace.

Middle & High School Orientation – August 19
8:00–9:30 a.m. – Freshmen & New High School Students
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Returning High School Students
12:30–2:00 p.m. – 5th Grade & New Middle School Students
2:00–4:30 p.m. – Returning Middle School Students
4:30–6:00 p.m. – Make-Up Session for All MS/HS Students
Students will have the opportunity to complete school pictures, receive schedules and locker assignments, and pick up Chromebooks. Recorded informational presentations will also be available, and staff will be on hand to answer questions.

IMPORTANT – Complete Your Skyward Forms: Demographic Verification and the Education Benefits Form are now LIVE in Skyward. We strongly encourage families to complete these before coming to Orientation. Simply log into your Parent Skyward Family Access account. Your student will appear at the top of the page. Select your student, and Skyward will walk you through the verification process. Students cannot receive their Chromebook until these forms have been completed. Families who have not completed them in advance will need to step aside during Orientation to complete the process. For assistance with Skyward or Demographic Verification: [email protected] | 989-984-2198

School Pictures: School ID pictures will be taken during Orientation. Picture package information will be sent separately by Lifetouch. Students should bring their completed picture forms and enter through the High School Alumni Gym canopy doors during their scheduled time.

Clara Bolen Elementary Families: There is no separate Orientation for Clara Bolen students. Clara Bolen students and families are invited to attend Open House on Wednesday, August 26.
Open House – Wednesday, August 26:
TAMS: 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Clara Bolen Elementary: 5:30–7:00 p.m.
TAHS: 6:00–7:30 p.m.

📌 Please see the attached Orientation flyer for additional information, instructions, and contact numbers:

We look forward to seeing our students and families and getting the 2026–27 school year off to a great start. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and Go Braves!

Our high school volleyball teams wrapped up our annual Conditioning & Spirit Week! 💪🏐

Over 45 athletes spent the week training, building strength, and growing together through conditioning and team-building activities. Each day featured a fun theme, including Family Game Night and Relay Day, with the week finishing on Red & White Day. To celebrate all of their hard work, the athletes got to choose their favorite conditioning drills for the final day.

Tryouts for our Varsity, JV, and Freshman teams will be held August 10–11.

Congratulations to all of our athletes for the dedication, effort, and positive attitude they showed this week. We can't wait to see you at tryouts!