Middle School Dance - Friday, February 10; Permission Slip Required

Tamarac Middle School will hold a dance on Friday, Feb. 10 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. in the Middle School cafeteria. Admission is $8. A signed permission slip is required to attend. Click here for the permission slip… Posted 2/03/11.

Second Opportunity to Pre-Order Yearbooks Online Until March 7

For anyone who did not yet preorder a Middle School yearbook, there is a second opportunity to preorder until March 7. Also, parents and relatives are able to request a “Message from Home” through February. For more information, please visit Ms. Martone's webpage… Posted 1/31/11.

Students of the Month Announced

As part of the school's Character Education Program, Tamarac Middle School recognizes outstanding students in front of their peers as Students of the Month. Please click here to see a list of Students of the Month for the first half of the school year... Congratulations to all our students! Posted 1/11/11.

eSchool ParentPortal Expanded to Allow Gradebook Function

The eSchool ParentPortal has been expanded to allow parents of Secondary School students to check grades for classes where teachers are using this function. To learn more about the online student management system, please click here... Posted 12/27/11.

Students Donate Hats and Mittens to Joseph's House and Shelter

Joseph’s House and Shelter in Troy will be able to provide individuals they serve hats, mittens and scarves this winter thanks to Tamarac Elementary and Middle School students. Each year, Elementary School students collect new hats and mittens for their Hat and Mitten Tree. Middle School students in the Kids Care afterschool program also knit items to put on the tree. Items are then brought to Joseph’s House and Shelter to give out to those in need. Great work! Posted 12/20/11.

Tamarac Middle School Announces 1st Quarter Honor Rolls

Tamarac Middle School recently announced its honor rolls for the first quarter. Click here to see a list of students... Congratulations to all our students! Posted 12/02/11.

Flu Guide for Parents and Students from School Nurses

Our school nurses would like to remind everyone we are entering cold and flu season. Below are everyday precautions to minimize the risks. A Parent Guide from the Centers for Disease Control is also available here… Posted 12/02/11.

• Regular hand washing with soap and water, especially before eating
• Keeping hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth
• Covering coughs
• Stay home if you or your child is sick Talk with you primary health care provider about the flu vaccine
• Be extra vigilant if you or your child have a chronic respiratory disease such as asthma, or are immunocompromised

Students Make Blankets to Help Area's Homeless

Tamarac Middle School students helped the area's homeless stay warm this winter by making fleece blankets for Joseph's House & Shelter in Troy. “This is young people helping people," said teacher and advisor Eric Medved. "Through the efforts of Joseph’s House, this project and others like our various food drives, help people right in our own backyard and that is what being community-based is all about." Read more by clicking here... Posted 12/02/11.

Troy Public Library Offers Free Tutoring for Students Ages 8 and Up

The Troy Public Library is offering a free tutoring program for students ages 8 and up. “Beyond the Classroom” is offered at the main library on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Students can receive help in all subject areas. For more information, visit the Troy Public Library’s website by clicking here or call 274-7071 to make an appointment. Thanks to the Troy Public Library for offering this free service to the community! Posted 11/29/11.

Sarah Gibbs Wins Tamarac Spelling Bee

Correctly spelling the winning word "irresponsible," 7th grader Sarah Gibbs won this year's Tamarac Spelling Bee after an hour of competition on Nov. 4. Seventh grader Camille Gardner, who won the Spelling Bee last year, was the runner up. Sarah will represent the district at the Regional Spelling Bee at Proctor's Theatre. "All these students are grade level spelling champs," noted Superintendent Lou McIntosh before the event. "All of you are already winners or you wouldn't be here on this stage." To see a photo slideshow, please click here...  Posted 11/07/11.

Have a Question About Student Arrival/Dismissal or Reporting an Absence?

Visit the Secondary Office/Info webpage for information about arrival and dismissal procedures, reporting a child's expected absence, dress code, and more.