TISD - Texas Middle School

10/11/2026

REMINDER: STUDENT HOLIDAY

Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) will not have classes on Monday, October 12th, and Tuesday, October 13th.

Enjoy your extended break! Students will return to school on Wednesday, October 14th.

10/10/2026

Behind every clean classroom, bright hallway, and safe space at Texas Middle School is an extraordinary team working tirelessly behind the scenes.

To our custodians, THANK YOU for making a difference every single day and taking such great care of our school family. We hope you enjoyed our small token of appreciation. We appreciate everything you do for our students and staff!!

10/10/2026

PRINCIPAL APPRECIATION MONTH SPOTLIGHT! Today, we're shining the spotlight on Mrs. Lakesha Taylor, Executive Director of Student & Family Support Services and Texas Middle School Principal! 🎉

Mrs. Taylor is a charismatic, mission-driven leader who leads with purpose, positivity, and a genuine heart for others. 🧡 Her contagious smile, uplifting spirit, and ability to make her staff feel supported are just a few of the qualities that make her an exceptional leader!

Even on the busiest days, she reminds her team that we're all in this together! Through her dedication to strengthening family partnerships, supporting students, and building a culture of excellence, Mrs. Taylor continues to make a lasting impact across TISD.

🏆 MOST LIKELY TO: Spread Contagious Smiles, Lift Spirits, and Make Everyone Feel Supported!

👏 Tiger Nation, help us celebrate Mrs. Taylor! Drop a 🧡 in the comments and join us in thanking her for leading with heart and making a difference every day!

10/10/2026

This week, we proudly recognized and celebrated our amazing Instructional Coaches! 🐅📚

Thank you for being partners in progress, champions of teachers, and advocates for student success. Your dedication to supporting instruction, sharing best practices, building teacher capacity, and helping our educators grow makes a lasting impact in our classrooms and across our campus.

Your work may not always be in the spotlight, but its impact is seen every day in the growth of our teachers and the success of our scholars. Thank you for the knowledge, encouragement, collaboration, and leadership you bring to Texas Middle School!

10/09/2026

Thank you to our Amazing TMS Site Director, Marsha Geraci, her staff and the ACE students. You did a fantastic job serving as ACE Ambassadors during Curriculum Night. At TMS we empower our students to LEAD and have a VOICE and that was displayed beautifully 🧡🖤

10/09/2026

Fall Yearbook Sale! Pre-order your 2026–2027 TMS Yearbook now and save 10%! Don't miss your chance to capture the memories of this school year!

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10/09/2026

Thank you to Oaklawn Rotary Club for your generous donation of toiletries to our students at Texas Middle School! Your kindness and commitment to supporting our students and helping to ensure they have access to essential items they need to feel confident, cared for, and ready to learn is truly appreciated.

10/09/2026

🎬🍿 TMS families, join us for Family Movie Night hosted by TMS Student Council! We’ll be watching Halloweentown on the TMS lawn Thursday, October 29, at 6:00 PM.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and family for a fun evening! Popcorn and water provided. Donations are welcome and appreciated. 🎃

🎬🍿 ¡Familias de TMS, acompáñennos a una noche de cine familiar organizada por el Consejo Estudiantil de TMS! Veremos Halloweentown en el área de césped de TMS el jueves 29 de octubre a las 6:00 p. m.

¡Traigan sus sillas plegables, mantas y a toda la familia! Habrá palomitas y agua. Las donaciones son bienvenidas y agradecidas. 🎃

10/09/2026

A huge THANK YOU to all of our families who came out to Curriculum Night and our Family Book Fair this evening!

Your presence, partnership, and involvement make a difference!
Together, we will continue to ELEVATE & ACCELERATE our TMS Scholars 🚀

10/08/2026

Come on out and join us for an exciting evening of connection, learning, and fun! Learn how you can partner with your child’s teacher to support their success, explore our Texas ACE Program, learn more about IXL, PAC, the 8 Habits and complete your passport and win some GREAT prizes!

📚 Don’t forget to shop at our Family Book Fair and discover some great reads to enjoy at home!

We look forward to connecting with our families and continuing to build strong school-home partnerships because together, we help our Tigers THRIVE!

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT, TIGER FAMILIES! Get ready to ELEVATE & ACCELERATE! Texas Middle School invites you to join us TONIGHT for our Elevate & Accelerate Curriculum Night! 📚✨

Come discover what's happening inside our classrooms, explore our curriculum, meet our educators, and learn how we're helping students grow, achieve, and succeed! 🌟

📅 TONIGHT | Thursday, October 8
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Texas Middle School
2100 College Drive | Texarkana, TX

🔍 Explore exciting learning opportunities in:
📖 English Language Arts
🔢 Mathematics
🔬 Science
🌎 Social Studies
🐯 Campus Leadership & Student Success

📚 Plus, stop by the Main Campus Library from 3:30–6:00 PM!

💡 Your involvement makes a difference, and we can't wait to connect with our Tiger families!

Together, We Elevate & Accelerate!