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If I want to talk to a campus staff member, how can I reach my child's school during the closure?
High School Contact Information
Ann Bartosh
abartosh@tmisd.us
361-903-6704

MIddle School Contact Information
Molli Martinez
mmartinez@tmisd.us
361-903-6600

Intermediate School Contact Information
David Calk
dcalk@tmisd.us
361-903-6549

Primary School Contact Information
Laura Davila
ldavla@tmisd.us
361-903-6504 or 361-248-9412

ACC Contact Information
Melodie McClarren
mmcclarren@tmisd.us
361-903-6450

Who do I contact if I want to talk to a district staff member?
TMISD Educational Services Department
Holly Alderson
halderson@tmisd.us
361-903-6421

Since the Governor shut the schools down, why do students still have to do school work and assignments?
The Governor's order closed face-to-face classroom instruction within school buildings, not the school year. Our current operational status is 'closed, instructing'. This means that teachers must continue to provide instruction and students must continue to participate in learning. The Commissioner of Education further required school districts to implement 'continuous instruction', therefore, TMISD implemented remote instruction for all of our students. Students are required to participate in the classwork assigned by their teachers that are being provided online and offline and is critical to their promotion to the next grade level/course. If your child needs assistance with accessing the work or assignments, please contact your child's principal.

Responses as of 4/27/2020

When are students allowed to stop doing online instruction? When does school end? 
According to the official TMISD Board adopted 2019-2020 calendar, this school year ends on May 28, 2020. Students must stay in contact with school staff/teachers and continue to complete online/offline assignments until the end of that school day. Stiudents issued an "Incomplete" will need to remain in contact with staff to complete any unfinished work or required remediation.

Can my student enroll in Prekindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year?
To be eligible for enrollment in a free prekindergarten class, a child must be at least three years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year (if a 3-year-old program is available) or four years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year (if only a 4-year-old program is available) and meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements:  

• is unable to speak and comprehend the English language; or
• is educationally disadvantaged (which means a student eligible to participate in the
  national free or reduced-price lunch program... guidelines can be found here); or
• is homeless, as defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 1143a, regardless of the residence of the child, of either parent of the child, or of the child's guardian or other person having lawful control of the child; or
• is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority; or
• is the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty; or
• is or ever has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) following an adversary hearing held as provided by Section 262.201, Family Code; or
• is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as: a peace officer under Section 3106.002, Government Code; a firefighter under Section 3106.003, Government Code; or an emergency medical first responder under Section 3106.004, Government Code.

Responses as of 4/24/2020

When are students allowed to stop doing online instruction? When does school end?
We will continue to provide both online and offline instruction through the remainder of the year. It is very important that students continue to engage with their teachers and complete assignments. If you need assistance with accessing class or instruction, please contact your child's principal. 

Will there be a Kindergarten graduation?
Kindergarten graduation originally scheduled for April 27th, 28th, 30th & May 1st has been cancelled. 

How can we pick up Kindergarten caps and gowns?
The Primary School is providing curbside pick-up times throughout the day on Tuesday, May 28. Please see the announcement on the TM Primary School website. 

How are students going enroll or register for next year?
We are working on transitioning to an online registration process. We will make an announcement as soon as we have more information. Please check our website for updates.

How do students get their belongings from their lockers and turn in books?
Each campus is developing a process and schedule to allow students to access their lockers and/or retrieve personal items. Please contact your child's principal, if you need to discuss this further. 

How do students turn in athletic uniforms and/or equipment?
The Athletic Director is scheduling drop-offs. Please contact the Athletic Department at 361-903-6725 or wmiller@tmisd.us, for more information.

My child left their instrument at school. Will they be able to pick it up?
Yes. Campuses are developing a process and schedule to allow students to access their instruments. Please contact your child's principal, if you need further assistance with this.

How can I get my child's senior portraits?
For assistance, please email Mr. Meinheit at mmeinheit@tmisd.us or contact the campus administration.

Responses as of 05/06/2020

Is there going to be a High School graduation?


Are parents allowed to send graduation pictures to be included in the Virtual Graduation Video?  
To maintain consistency, the virtual graduation tribute video will only contain senior pictures, taken by Strawbridge Studios, that are on file with the district. If we find a Senior does not have a picture on file with us, we will be reaching out to make arrangements with that student.
 If you have further questions, please contact Ben Portillo at 361-903-6774 or bportillo@tmisd.us.

Will there be a prom? 
We are looking to reschedule the prom and hope to have it at some point but we are not sure of a date or a location, at this time. We will make an announcement as soon as we have more information.

How do I get my child's High School cap and gown?
We have made contact with all parents of those caps and gowns that were ordered and delivered to the campus. If you need additional assistance, please contact Balfour at 361-853-7110.

Will yearbooks be mailed to our homes?
Each campus will be setting up curbside pick-up for yearbooks. More information will be posted on campus websites and sent out through Remind101 or email.