Principal's Message
Greetings Tuscarora Family,
I hope you are enjoying the warmer weather!
We are now in the fourth quarter and the final stretch of the 2022-2023 school year. We have much to celebrate this month!
The month of May is Asian American Pacific Islanders Heritage month where we honor and celebrate the contributions of generations of Asian American and Pacific Islanders to our history and culture. I would like to take a moment to recognize the Asian American Pacific Islanders of our Tuscarora community and communicate gratitude for your contributions to our school and community. For more information about Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, please visit http://asianpacificheritage.gov.
During the month of May, we honor and celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month. I would like to recognize the many contributions of Jewish Americans on our history, culture, and our school community. To the Jewish Americans in our school community, thank you for the ways you enrich our diverse community. To learn more about Jewish American Heritage Month and the rich contributions of Jewish Americans to our history and culture, please visit https://www.jewishheritagemonth.gov/.
The week of May 8 - 12, 2023 is Teacher Appreciation Week. These past few years have been a true testament to teachers' resiliency and commitment to students' success. I would like to express a special thanks to every teacher for the hard work you invest in every learner in our school. I would also like to extend my gratitude and celebrate every adult in our building and our community who contributes to the education of our children every day. We honor you, celebrate you, and appreciate you.
May 10, 2023 is National School Nurse's Day. Thank you, Nurse Rodney, for all the ways you support the entire Tuscarora High School community. Your efforts and hard work ensures our staff and students are safe and healthy everyday.
The week of May 14 - 20, 2023 is National Police Week. Thank you, Officer Hackney, Officer Parsons, and the entire Leesburg Police Department for your partnership and for keeping our schools and community safe.
Please take some time to dive into the rest of this month's newsletter to stay connected with the happenings at Tuscarora HS.
Please feel free to reach out to me or my staff for assistance.
Pamela Croft
Principal
Teacher Appreciation Week!
Attention Tuscarora Teachers and Staff:
... for showing up each day, ready to support each student emotionally and academically...
... for supporting each student and helping them reach their goals...
... for going above and beyond to help our young adults...
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thank you, Tuscarora Teachers and Staff, for the amazing work you do each day in support of our students and our school community! You are greatly appreciated!
IMPORTANT: Testing Office Updates!
AP Testing Calendar May 2023.
Remember check in starting at 7:30 am for 8:00 tests. Students who arrive after 8AM will NOT be allowed entry to the testing rooms. College Board policy does not allow students to enter after the AP Content specific directions begin.
Report to A lunch and then report to the testing location. Students who arrive after 12:05PM will NOT be allowed entry to the testing rooms. College Board policy does not allow students to enter after the AP Content specific directions begin.
More AP Testing information is linked here.
SOL Testing Calendar May 2023.
All students are expected to be in school May 9th, 10th, 11th, and 22nd for SOL testing. An email was sent to all students on Tuesday April 25, 2023 outlining what each student is doing on those dates and where to report for the testing block.
More SOL Testing information is linked here.
Please reach out to Mrs. Crawford, sommer.crawford@lcps.org, with any questions.
Husky Athletics!
Hey Husky Nation! As we begin to close our SY23 sports season we look forward to next year. Here are dates you need to know.
All physicals for SY 24 must be dated after May 1, 2023 and be on the VHSL Physical Form – VHSL Physical Form
Please complete all four pages thoroughly. Physicals missing signatures or information will be returned.
Registration will not open for SY Athletics Seasons until July 1. DO NOT register for SY 24 Sports before this time. Students will need to take the Sudden Cardiac course through NFHS (https://nfhslearn.com/courses/sudden-cardiac-arrest). Course is 15 min. Please create an account, take course, download or save a picture of certificate, you will need it for registration.
Returning Users: go to the website listed, sign in to your account, click ‘Register’ for returning students and ‘Add a New Student’ for new athletes in the family. Update your info and click Pay Later on the last page (there is no fee).
New Users: Please create an account, verify it, and follow the steps from above.
TicketSpicket is our exclusive online ticket provider. Please follow this link to purchase tickets for all Tuscarora Athletic Events: TicketSpicket. This will be the primary ticket purchase moving forward. Family passes will again be offered in the fall.
Please visit this link to contact individual sport coaches to inquire about out of season workout and tryout specifics. All Sport Coach List
Below is the coach contact information for the upcoming Fall 23 Season:
AVID: Accepting Applications!
AVID is a program and elective class that helps to prepare students who fall in the “academic middle” who are also willing and determined to take the leap into more rigorous college-prep courses with the academic support and mentorship provided in the AVID Elective course. Oftentimes, AVID students are first-generation college students who show the determination and desire to improve their high school resume. The course teaches students academic success strategies such as organization, time management, study skills, collaborative and communicative skills, critical reading and writing, and inquiry. Any rising 9th, 10th, or 11th grade student may apply.
Is your student interested in taking AVID for next year (23-24)? If so, we are currently accepting applications (link below)! Spots are limited so be sure to apply ASAP! If you have any questions, please contact the AVID Coordinator at barry.blair@lcps.org.
APPLICATION LINK: https://forms.gle/A12M4meH6oAmYisP7
2023 Youth in Government Day
The Social Science and Global Studies department is proud to announce our students selected to participate in the 2023 Youth in Government Day. Please congratulate these students for this opportunity to interact with our local Loudoun County government.
Andrew Beach
Roslyn McKerly
Dilson Madrid Rivas
Jose Guerrero
Key Club
We were honored to have Liz Sands, founder of the Courage Closet, come and speak to our Key Club about what her wonderful organization does for our community. We had over 20 members volunteer at the Courage Closet 5K on April 23rd.
A big shout out to Claire Gibson, Evie Lashey, and Paige Simpkins who sang the National Anthem to kick off the run. Great job ladies!
Tuscarora Model UN
On Friday April 28, the THS Model U.N. club completed the 2022-2023 Conference Year. The final Conference was through the United Nations Association of the United States of America and Global Classrooms of the District of Columbia. It took place at the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C.
The following students were in attendance: Macy Singleton (Sophomore), Jessica Hacker (Junior), and the following Seniors: Jackie Janicki, Ana Stoltz, Carlin Lacques, Camila Ramirez-Herrera, Claudia Hunn, Esther Man, Alex Van Weezendonk, & Dilson Rivas. Kudos to all our students in the THS Model U.N. Club and thank you to our Seniors for an incredible four years!
Making Math Count!
Students will take their Math SOL on Tuesday May 9, 2023. We have been working very hard reviewing material and preparing for this very important assessment. Students must pass a math SOL in high school to receive the verified credit needed for graduation.
Students, please use this time of preparation wisely. Students can practice SOL type questions and review questions from previously administered SOLs by visiting Jefferson Lab. This website is a wonderful tool to assist students in preparing for this assessment. We KNOW our students will do well on their assessments.
Let's finish the year strong.
Hunchback of Notre Dame
Congratulations to the Technical Theatre crew and Computer Automated Design classes for all of your work designing sets, costumes, masks, make-up, sound, choreography and music.
Tickets can be purchased at https://tuscarora.booktix.com/
All County Orchestra
We are so proud of our students for their hard work and perseverance!
Tuscarora Theatre at Wolftrap
On Monday, April 23, the Tuscarora Performing Arts was invited to participate in a regional grant day hosted by the Wolf Trap Foundation! They took a backstage tour, participated in workshops, asked questions at a Business in the Arts panel, and performed on the Barns of Wolftrap stage.
Congrats to the students for their hard work and performance. Tuscarora was one of 8 schools in the DMV area to receive the annual WOLF TRAP grant. For more information about the program CLICK HERE.
Honors at the Heritage Music Festival
On April 20-23, 2023 the Stone Bridge and Tuscarora choirs went to NYC for the Heritage Music Festival. We enjoyed the sights and saw a Broadway Musical. At our competition we received a ONE GOLD RATING and a special invitation to compete in the Carnegie Hall Festival in NYC or Canada next year. We also received the best overall citizenship award for the day.
Great job Choirs!
Important Dates
AP Testing Window
- May 1 - 12, 2023
- May 4-6, 2023
Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 8 - 12, 2023
SOL Testing Window
- May 9 - 11, 2023
SOL Makeup Dates
- May 15 - 16, 2023
School Nurse Appreciation Day
- Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Holiday - School Closed
- Monday, May 29, 2023
Graduation
- Monday, June 12, 2023
Tuscarora High School
Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world.
At Tuscarora, we RISE!
Website: lcps.org/Tuscarora
Location: 801 North King Street, Leesburg, VA, USA
Phone: (571)252-1900
Twitter: @TuscaroraHS