The Spanish Department has completely sold out of the World's Best Chocolate for this semester, and we owe you a HUGE THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to the students and everyone who purchased from us. Your support has made it possible for the Spanish Department to be able to give a deserving graduating senior a scholarship, and 2 other undergraduate students a reward for helping our department. Students may apply now! See Mrs. Garcia or Ms. Hernandez for details.
Calling all alumni! We would love to see you at Talkington for breakfast and networking on January 6. Please register if you're able to make it.
If you have any questions, reach out to brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org.
Way to go, Mychael Dawodu! This amazing senior has already been accepted to 8 colleges in 4 different states, with more great news on the way, no doubt. And what a great college list, including several HBCUs, a women's college, faith-based institutions, public and private schools--loving the mix of opportunities. Excellent choices!
Mychael will be pursuing a career in the medical field, and we are so grateful that she will be looking out for us in the future! Please help us congratulate this outstanding Warrior.
We are so proud of senior Jaycie Baxter, who found out this morning that her #1 choice, the University of Notre Dame, accepted her! She already has so many amazing college options, and there are more answers to come. Way to reach for the stars, Jaycie! (Literally--she wants to be an aeronautical engineer!)
I hope our Warrior students and families are ready for the winter break! We've had an amazing fall semester here at Talkington, and we want to showcase the great things accomplished by our students, faculty, and staff! Read about our fantastic fall here: https://secure.smore.com/n/ynwkq
Did you know Talkington will also accept high school transfers? If you would like to attend the best rated school in our area, fill out your transfer form and application today.
Choose Talkington for our small class sizes, incredible teachers, award-winning programs, mentorship opportunities, college scholarships, the entire network (Young Women's Preparatory Network) that supports students to and through college, college entrance test prep, academic enrichment days (take adulting classes or learn a new skill), and the chance to make an impact on our campus and community.
Let us know if you would like a tour or if you have questions.
https://www.lubbockisd.org/o/tsywl/page/magnet-program
Support the 8th Grade Banquet by coming to Fuzzy's Tacos this Friday, December 20, to celebrate the start of winter break! Buy a $5 brownie dessert and help our 8th graders transition from middle school to high school with a fantastic banquet this spring!
The transfer window opens tomorrow, December 17. We wanted to share the great opportunities for incoming middle schoolers here at TMS!
The application process requires two steps:
Complete the Talkington application, attach all necessary documents, and return to your counselor or our office: https://www.lubbockisd.org/o/tsywl/page/magnet-program
Complete the LISD transfer form: https://www.lubbockisd.org/page/transfer-information
Please contact our school if you have any questions. We would love to hear from you.
If you missed open house and want to see our school, call 806-219-2200 to set up a tour.
This Friday evening, bring your family to Fuzzy's Taco Shop to help raise money for 8th grade banquet by purchasing delicious brownies. What a great way to start the holiday!
We are so excited to announce that Talkington has been approved to become a UIL athletics school! This opportunity opens so many doors for our student athletes, cheerleaders, and fans. At Thursday's LISD School Board meeting, the board voted for this measure, and we are thrilled about the possibilities for the future of athletics. Thank you to all of our families who responded to the survey before the meeting. Your input is invaluable. We know this has been a tough month for our athletes and that no one solution worked for everyone, but we hope this path, which reflected the majority of community votes, will make Talkington an even better place.
Enjoy the holiday coziness of being Warrior aware with our final Warrior Weekly Smore of 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/rd1tk-talkington-warrior-weekly
8th and 9th grade families:
Our counselors want to help families make informed decisions regarding course selection, graduation plans, and college and career planning. Please join us on the evening of Monday, January 13 from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Talkington cafeteria.
We are excited about our Warriors' bright futures!
Support the 8th Grade Banquet by coming to Fuzzy's Tacos next Friday, December 20, to celebrate the start of winter break! Buy a $5 brownie dessert and help our 8th graders transition from middle school to high school with a fantastic banquet this spring!
We look forward to hosting our alumni on Monday, January 6, from 9:00-11:00 am. Please register if you are able to attend: tinyurl.com/thsalumniday2025
We hope to see all of our graduates from 2014-2024! Once a Warrior, always a Warrior.
This Thursday, join your Talkington 6th grader from 10:56 to 11:26 AM in the cafeteria for our Holiday Lunch! Register at: https://www.schoolsafeid.com/event/4488
All juniors, students in honors Algebra 2, and select seniors will take the TSIA exam tomorrow. This important college placement test will let us know that our students are college ready.
Students will report directly to their testing rooms for 1st period tomorrow. They need a charged Chromebook. They have study materials in their grade level Google Classroom.
Best of luck, Warriors!
If you have a 6th grader at Talkington, join us during A lunch (10:56 - 11:26 AM) for the Holiday Lunch on Thursday, December 12! Pre-register here: https://www.schoolsafeid.com/event/4488
Learn how to empower yourself and your Talkington Warrior on Monday, December 9 by exploring the principles of effective self-leadership, influence, collaboration, and improvement with the introduction to Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families! Register online by going to: https://www.schoolsafeid.com/event/4348
Stay on the Nice List by being Warrior Aware with our December 9-14 Talkington Smore: https://secure.smore.com/n/bsvay-talkington-warrior-weekly
📢 Important Update: Transfer Window for 2025-2026
The transfer window, originally set to open on Dec. 9, will now open on Tuesday, December 17.
The Board of Trustees is giving Hodges Elementary families, whose campus is closing, the opportunity to provide input on their preferred consolidation option. Final attendance boundaries will be approved on Dec. 12, and all boundaries must be finalized before transfers can begin.
Thank you for your patience as we prioritize a thoughtful, inclusive process. Stay tuned for updates!
