We made it through a 5-day school week! Keep your energy strong by staying Warrior Aware with the Talkington Smore! Read about what's coming up August 24-29 and beyond: https://app.smore.com/n/a3dc0-talkington-warrior-weekly
All 6th graders and new middle schoolers have been assigned a Big Sister mentor to help them thrive at Talkington. Although the Big Sisters are checking in with their Littles each week, we have several events planned for the fall (with more to come in the spring). *If your student has not met her Big Sister, please reach out, so we can arrange that.*
If your child is a Big Sister or Little Sister, please make transportation arrangements for these dates if possible. Pick up will be in front of the school by the cafeteria.
Wednesday, August 26 from 4:15-5:00 pm (Students will learn tips for Email, Calendar, and Google Classroom)
Wednesday, September 23 from 4:15-5:30 pm (Students will be tutored by NHS members)
Tuesday, October 13 from 8:00-8:30 am (Breakfast and School Spirit lesson)
Monday, December 7 4:15-6:00 pm Winter Movie Night
At each of the after school events, student groups will sell snacks.
If you have questions, email brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org.
If your child is a Big Sister or Little Sister, please make transportation arrangements for these dates if possible. Pick up will be in front of the school by the cafeteria.
Wednesday, August 26 from 4:15-5:00 pm (Students will learn tips for Email, Calendar, and Google Classroom)
Wednesday, September 23 from 4:15-5:30 pm (Students will be tutored by NHS members)
Tuesday, October 13 from 8:00-8:30 am (Breakfast and School Spirit lesson)
Monday, December 7 4:15-6:00 pm Winter Movie Night
At each of the after school events, student groups will sell snacks.
If you have questions, email brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org.
It's almost time for our first full week of school! Rock it like a Warrior by reading the Talkington Smore for August 17-22: https://app.smore.com/n/89k6s-talkington-warrior-weekly
We know you are all proud to be Warriors. Thanks to our Legacy Club, you can now let everyone know.
Support our Legacy Club fundraiser by purchasing a yard sign!
Link to choose your design and purchase: https://forms.gle/jzAGNfEYTN54VAww8
The sale will close on Friday, September 4.
Support our Legacy Club fundraiser by purchasing a yard sign!
Link to choose your design and purchase: https://forms.gle/jzAGNfEYTN54VAww8
The sale will close on Friday, September 4.
Mark your calendars for Monday, August 24! We will have a Family Meeting from 5:30-6:30 to help you prepare for the best year ever!
It is time to sign up for the Science Fair! Students in all grade levels can participate.
Contact Mrs. Multer for more details. Packets will be available in the science hallway tonight at Open House.
Contact Mrs. Multer for more details. Packets will be available in the science hallway tonight at Open House.
REMINDER: Orientations and Open House TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 11
We cannot wait to see all of our Warriors back at school!
Here are the details you need for this BIG day:
1. Fish Camp (high school orientation for all NEW THS students) is from 9:30am-12:00pm. Families can drop off and pick up 9th graders and other new-to-Talkington students by the front office. Students should bring a water bottle, pencil, and notebook with them. Students will get tips and tricks from Student Council leaders on how to THRIVE as a THS student. Transitioning from middle school to high school can be tough, and this event can certainly help. And it is also a fun way to connect!
Direct Fish Camp question to james.mason@lubbockisd.org.
2. Warrior Welcome (middle school orientation for 6th graders and any new-to-TMS students) is from 1:00pm-5:00pm on August 11. Please have your child eat lunch before arriving as will not serve lunch at the event. This orientation is for students, so families are welcome to drop off students in the circle drive/bus ramp by the front office by 1:00pm and then return between 5:00-5:30pm for Open House (enter door 8 by the auditorium; we will reunite families in the auditorium). Students will learn all about the Warrior Way, make connections with new classmates, get comfortable in the school, and have a blast doing a scavenger hunt.
--What to bring for Warrior Welcome: A small bag/backpack, a water bottle, a snack (if your child will need one before Open House), and a pencil and notebook to take notes over the things she learns
Direct questions about Warrior Welcome to brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org.
OPEN HOUSE for ALL TALKINGTON STUDENTS from 5:30-7:00 pm on August 11 (same day as orientations)
Middle school and high school Open House will be combined this year. Everyone will enter door 8 and begin in the auditorium for a meeting with our administrators. They will release families to follow their schedules and meet the teachers.
Students will be able to access their schedules in the gradebook system for Open House, but we will have printed schedules for anyone who cannot access it on their devices.
Families do not need to bring their school supplies to Open House.
Please visit the cafeteria to join our PTSA and pick up/order Talkington merchandise!
ATC/AgriSTEM classes and organizations will also have booths/tables in the cafeteria.
No schedule changes will be made the first week of school unless there is an urgent situation (assigned to the wrong grade level or missing a class period). We will explain how to request schedule changes later in the week.
Direct Open House questions to owen.rust@lubbockisd.org.
We look forward to welcoming you all!
We cannot wait to see all of our Warriors back at school!
Here are the details you need for this BIG day:
1. Fish Camp (high school orientation for all NEW THS students) is from 9:30am-12:00pm. Families can drop off and pick up 9th graders and other new-to-Talkington students by the front office. Students should bring a water bottle, pencil, and notebook with them. Students will get tips and tricks from Student Council leaders on how to THRIVE as a THS student. Transitioning from middle school to high school can be tough, and this event can certainly help. And it is also a fun way to connect!
Direct Fish Camp question to james.mason@lubbockisd.org.
2. Warrior Welcome (middle school orientation for 6th graders and any new-to-TMS students) is from 1:00pm-5:00pm on August 11. Please have your child eat lunch before arriving as will not serve lunch at the event. This orientation is for students, so families are welcome to drop off students in the circle drive/bus ramp by the front office by 1:00pm and then return between 5:00-5:30pm for Open House (enter door 8 by the auditorium; we will reunite families in the auditorium). Students will learn all about the Warrior Way, make connections with new classmates, get comfortable in the school, and have a blast doing a scavenger hunt.
--What to bring for Warrior Welcome: A small bag/backpack, a water bottle, a snack (if your child will need one before Open House), and a pencil and notebook to take notes over the things she learns
Direct questions about Warrior Welcome to brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org.
OPEN HOUSE for ALL TALKINGTON STUDENTS from 5:30-7:00 pm on August 11 (same day as orientations)
Middle school and high school Open House will be combined this year. Everyone will enter door 8 and begin in the auditorium for a meeting with our administrators. They will release families to follow their schedules and meet the teachers.
Students will be able to access their schedules in the gradebook system for Open House, but we will have printed schedules for anyone who cannot access it on their devices.
Families do not need to bring their school supplies to Open House.
Please visit the cafeteria to join our PTSA and pick up/order Talkington merchandise!
ATC/AgriSTEM classes and organizations will also have booths/tables in the cafeteria.
No schedule changes will be made the first week of school unless there is an urgent situation (assigned to the wrong grade level or missing a class period). We will explain how to request schedule changes later in the week.
Direct Open House questions to owen.rust@lubbockisd.org.
We look forward to welcoming you all!
We're back for the 2026-27 school year and excited to see everyone on Wednesday morning! Read the August 10-15 Talkington Smore for all that and more: https://app.smore.com/n/5axzdq-talkington-warrior-weekly
Out shopping for Tax Free Weekend? Save those receipts from South Plains Mall to help Talkington raise money!
School Cents turns everyday shopping into real support for local schools. Shoppers at South Plains Mall earn points for your school every time they upload a receipt, and your school can earn a share of this year's $15,000 prize pool — with individual school awards ranging from $500 to $4,000. The program runs August 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with bonus point opportunities available all year long.
Creating an account is simple! Visit www.school-cents.com or download the App. Select Sign Up, enter your contact information, and select South Plains Mall as your Preferred Location. After your location is selected, a list of school names will automatically populate so you can pick yours. Create a password and you’re in!
The email address and password you use will work anytime you need to log in via www.school-cents.com or the App.
Every dollar spent earns points towards your school’s total. Each $1 = 5 points, plus take advantage of the Bonus Point opportunities throughout the program.
Get 2,500 bonus points automatically with your first receipt submitted!
Bonus Points: Visit SouthPlainsMall.com/SchoolCents for the most up-to-date information on Bonus Points.
For the entirety of the program, get 3X points on purchases from:
American Eagle / aerie
Bath & Body Works
Build-A-Bear
Champs Sports
The Cheesecake Factory
Dillard's
Foot Locker
H&M
Hollister
Journeys
Maurices
Pacsun
Pandora
Premiere Cinemas
Zumiez
Each month, there will be different Bonus Point Opportunities updated on the website.
In August 2026, get 2X points on purchases from: Barnes & Noble, Box Lunch, The Children’s Place, Express, Get Gussied Up and JD Sports, plus 500 points for donating to Vitalant August Drive and 2X points on ALL purchases between August 7 – 9 for Tax Free Shopping Weekend.
Help us raise money for our school!
We cannot wait to see all of our Warriors back at school!
On Tuesday, August 11, we will host orientations for our new-to-Talkington students followed by Open House.
Here are the details you need for this BIG day:
1. Fish Camp (high school orientation for all NEW THS students) is from 9:00am-12:00pm. Families can drop off and pick up 9th graders and other new-to-Talkington students by the front office. Students should bring a water bottle, pencil, and notebook with them. Students will get tips and tricks from Student Council leaders on how to THRIVE as a THS student. Transitioning from middle school to high school can be tough, and this event can certainly help. And it is also a fun way to connect!
Direct Fish Camp question to james.mason@lubbockisd.org.
2. Warrior Welcome (middle school orientation for 6th graders and any new-to-TMS students) is from 1:00pm-5:00pm on August 11. Please have your child eat lunch before arriving as will not serve lunch at the event. This orientation is for students, so families are welcome to drop off students in the circle drive/bus ramp by the front office by 1:00pm and then return between 5:00-5:30pm for Open House (enter door 8 by the auditorium; we will reunite families in the auditorium). Students will learn all about the Warrior Way, make connections with new classmates, get comfortable in the school, and have a blast doing a scavenger hunt.
--What to bring for Warrior Welcome: A small bag/backpack, a water bottle, a snack (if your child will need one before Open House), and a pencil and notebook to take notes over the things she learns
Direct questions about Warrior Welcome to brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org.
OPEN HOUSE for ALL TALKINGTON STUDENTS from 5:30-7:00 pm on August 11 (same day as orientations)
Middle school and high school Open House will be combined this year. Everyone will enter door 8 and begin in the auditorium for a meeting with our administrators. They will release families to follow their schedules and meet the teachers.
Students will be able to access their schedules in the gradebook system for Open House, but we will have printed schedules for anyone who cannot access it on their devices.
Families do not need to bring their school supplies to Open House.
Please visit the cafeteria to join our PTSA and pick up/order Talkington merchandise!
ATC/AgriSTEM classes and organizations will also have booths/tables in the cafeteria.
No schedule changes will be made the first week of school unless there is an urgent situation (assigned to the wrong grade level or missing a class period). We will explain how to request schedule changes later in the week.
Direct Open House questions to owen.rust@lubbockisd.org.
We look forward to welcoming you all!
On Tuesday, August 11, we will host orientations for our new-to-Talkington students followed by Open House.
Here are the details you need for this BIG day:
1. Fish Camp (high school orientation for all NEW THS students) is from 9:00am-12:00pm. Families can drop off and pick up 9th graders and other new-to-Talkington students by the front office. Students should bring a water bottle, pencil, and notebook with them. Students will get tips and tricks from Student Council leaders on how to THRIVE as a THS student. Transitioning from middle school to high school can be tough, and this event can certainly help. And it is also a fun way to connect!
Direct Fish Camp question to james.mason@lubbockisd.org.
2. Warrior Welcome (middle school orientation for 6th graders and any new-to-TMS students) is from 1:00pm-5:00pm on August 11. Please have your child eat lunch before arriving as will not serve lunch at the event. This orientation is for students, so families are welcome to drop off students in the circle drive/bus ramp by the front office by 1:00pm and then return between 5:00-5:30pm for Open House (enter door 8 by the auditorium; we will reunite families in the auditorium). Students will learn all about the Warrior Way, make connections with new classmates, get comfortable in the school, and have a blast doing a scavenger hunt.
--What to bring for Warrior Welcome: A small bag/backpack, a water bottle, a snack (if your child will need one before Open House), and a pencil and notebook to take notes over the things she learns
Direct questions about Warrior Welcome to brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org.
OPEN HOUSE for ALL TALKINGTON STUDENTS from 5:30-7:00 pm on August 11 (same day as orientations)
Middle school and high school Open House will be combined this year. Everyone will enter door 8 and begin in the auditorium for a meeting with our administrators. They will release families to follow their schedules and meet the teachers.
Students will be able to access their schedules in the gradebook system for Open House, but we will have printed schedules for anyone who cannot access it on their devices.
Families do not need to bring their school supplies to Open House.
Please visit the cafeteria to join our PTSA and pick up/order Talkington merchandise!
ATC/AgriSTEM classes and organizations will also have booths/tables in the cafeteria.
No schedule changes will be made the first week of school unless there is an urgent situation (assigned to the wrong grade level or missing a class period). We will explain how to request schedule changes later in the week.
Direct Open House questions to owen.rust@lubbockisd.org.
We look forward to welcoming you all!
We're a week out from the first day of school on August 12! If you have not registered your student for 2026-27 in Frontline, please do so as soon as possible at https://www.lubbockisd.org/o/lisd/page/registration
Mandatory Middle School CA Parent Meeting
Wednesday, August 12th at 5:00 PM
Location: Talkington Cafeteria
All MS CA parents and athletes are required to attend this mandatory parent meeting. We will cover important information for the upcoming school year, expectations, and other details parents need to know. Please contact trevor.kelly@lubbockisd.org for any questions.
Wednesday, August 12th at 5:00 PM
Location: Talkington Cafeteria
All MS CA parents and athletes are required to attend this mandatory parent meeting. We will cover important information for the upcoming school year, expectations, and other details parents need to know. Please contact trevor.kelly@lubbockisd.org for any questions.
We are excited to announce two updates to our dress code policy:
1. We are bringing back Full Dress Wednesdays every Wednesday! No more wondering if this is a 2.0 week! Students will wear full dress each week, just like our students used to do. We hope this change will eliminate confusion and cut down on dress code violations.
2. Since we are a college-preparatory campus, we are going to allow students an option for their Friday dress: they can continue to wear Talkington shirts, or they can wear college shirts to support their favorite schools! This policy will be in effect every Friday, not just the first Friday of the month. We are #collegebound here at Talkington!
1. We are bringing back Full Dress Wednesdays every Wednesday! No more wondering if this is a 2.0 week! Students will wear full dress each week, just like our students used to do. We hope this change will eliminate confusion and cut down on dress code violations.
2. Since we are a college-preparatory campus, we are going to allow students an option for their Friday dress: they can continue to wear Talkington shirts, or they can wear college shirts to support their favorite schools! This policy will be in effect every Friday, not just the first Friday of the month. We are #collegebound here at Talkington!
We're almost back! The 2026-27 school year begins on Wednesday, August 12. Read the Talkington Smore for August 3-8 to preview what's coming up: https://app.smore.com/n/s4m07-talkington-warrior-weekly
SENIOR SUNRISE!
It is almost time to welcome the incredible Class of 2027 to their final year of high school. Seniors, check the Class of 27 Google Classroom for more details. Parents and families, get those cameras (and probably tissues) ready!
The first day of school will be a full dress uniform day, perfect for capturing beautiful photos of our Warriors on their last first day at Talkington.
It is almost time to welcome the incredible Class of 2027 to their final year of high school. Seniors, check the Class of 27 Google Classroom for more details. Parents and families, get those cameras (and probably tissues) ready!
The first day of school will be a full dress uniform day, perfect for capturing beautiful photos of our Warriors on their last first day at Talkington.
As we gear up to return to school, please remember our Warrior standards. If you added fun color to your hair this summer, you will need to dye it back to a natural color before school begins. If you are coming for your badge photos before schools starts (July 28 for high school & July 30 for middle school), your hair will need to meet dress code standards at that time.
We look forward to seeing you all soon!
We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Calling all Lady Warriors! If you would like to take your ID photo this summer, report to the library on your assigned day between 8:00am-4:00pm.
High School: Tuesday, July 28
Middle School: Thursday, July 30
You must wear a Talkington polo, or one will provided for you.
Your hair and jewelry must meet our dress code standards to take the photo (natural hair color, no oversized jewelry, only small nose stud allowed, etc.).
You MAY also be able to pick up your Chromebooks on this day (for returning students) if time allows.
If you cannot come this summer, no worries at all. You can also take your photo during the first week of school.
We are really getting excited to have everyone back on campus for an incredible year!
High School: Tuesday, July 28
Middle School: Thursday, July 30
You must wear a Talkington polo, or one will provided for you.
Your hair and jewelry must meet our dress code standards to take the photo (natural hair color, no oversized jewelry, only small nose stud allowed, etc.).
You MAY also be able to pick up your Chromebooks on this day (for returning students) if time allows.
If you cannot come this summer, no worries at all. You can also take your photo during the first week of school.
We are really getting excited to have everyone back on campus for an incredible year!
Warriors can earn college credits right here at Talkington to save time and money in the future!
Interested students can contact brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org, or see Google Classroom for the information about how to apply.
UPDATE YOUR CALENDARS!
We have more time to plan amazing Homecoming festivities because the date has been moved!
Homecoming week is now October 19-24.
Our tailgate party will be October 24 at 10am at Estacado, with the games beginning at 11am.
Our high school dance will be from 7-10pm that evening.
We can't wait to cheer on our Lady Warriors!
We have more time to plan amazing Homecoming festivities because the date has been moved!
Homecoming week is now October 19-24.
Our tailgate party will be October 24 at 10am at Estacado, with the games beginning at 11am.
Our high school dance will be from 7-10pm that evening.
We can't wait to cheer on our Lady Warriors!
Senior parents and guardians, our amazing PTSA Senior Liaison Lory Ioppolo has created a Class of 2027 Senior Parents Band (like GroupMe and Remind combined!).
This communication tool will be used by our PTSA to make sure senior families know about upcoming senior events, like senior photos, senior sunrise, graduation, college admissions, and all the amazing things happening for our Warriors this year! Please join today by downloading the Band app and using this invite link https://band.us/n/a1aeb1cap5HcN or the QR code on the flyer.
This communication tool will be used by our PTSA to make sure senior families know about upcoming senior events, like senior photos, senior sunrise, graduation, college admissions, and all the amazing things happening for our Warriors this year! Please join today by downloading the Band app and using this invite link https://band.us/n/a1aeb1cap5HcN or the QR code on the flyer.
