🎓 High school is coming! Let’s get ready together.
Families of current eighth graders at Giles and Blocker middle schools are invited to learn about high school course offerings and how to make informed decisions for their student’s future.
At these parent meetings, we’ll cover:
✅ How students earn high school credit
✅ Courses required for graduation
✅ The five endorsement options
✅ TCISD Programs of Study
✅ State testing requirements
✅ What families should do next
Choose the meeting that works best for your family:
📅 Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.
📍 Giles Middle School
📅 Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m.
📍 Blocker Middle School
Parents and students from either campus are welcome at either meeting.
Bring your eighth grader and your questions! Join us to explore the options and take the next step toward high school with confidence.
🐾 What a night to be a Cougar! La Marque High School celebrated Homecoming with a dominant 62-0 victory over Brazosport!
Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Queen, Mia Castillo, and King, Romero Robinson! 👑
We also recognized our Cougar Super Fans, selected by Superintendent Dr. Melissa Duarte, for their outstanding support of our students and Cougar pride!
Tonight’s Cougar Super Fans:
🐾 Mr. Wilhelm, who is at every home game cheering on our students
🐾 Jean Jenkins, proud grandmother of cheerleader Zonae Sam
🐾 Ms. Crawford, back in the stands cheering on all the Cougars
🐾 Mikayla Davis
🐾 Anniyah Reed
Thank you for showing up, cheering loud and supporting our Cougars! And what a way to celebrate Homecoming with a shutout victory! COUGARS WIN, 62-0! 🏈💙💛🤍
Once a Cougar, always a Cougar! 🐾
#TogetherWeSucceed #CougarHomecoming
Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Queen, Mia Castillo, and King, Romero Robinson! 👑
We also recognized our Cougar Super Fans, selected by Superintendent Dr. Melissa Duarte, for their outstanding support of our students and Cougar pride!
Tonight’s Cougar Super Fans:
🐾 Mr. Wilhelm, who is at every home game cheering on our students
🐾 Jean Jenkins, proud grandmother of cheerleader Zonae Sam
🐾 Ms. Crawford, back in the stands cheering on all the Cougars
🐾 Mikayla Davis
🐾 Anniyah Reed
Thank you for showing up, cheering loud and supporting our Cougars! And what a way to celebrate Homecoming with a shutout victory! COUGARS WIN, 62-0! 🏈💙💛🤍
Once a Cougar, always a Cougar! 🐾
#TogetherWeSucceed #CougarHomecoming
🎨 Student talent in the statewide spotlight! 💙💛🤍
Congratulations to La Marque High School student Alex Vargas, whose artwork, “I'm Not Illegal because I am Hispanic,” was selected for the 2026 txEDCON Texas Association of School Administrators/Texas Association of School Boards Exhibition!
Presented by the Texas Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month Program, the exhibition showcases student artwork from across Texas at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, October 8–11.
Our Texas City ISD school board members are currently attending the conference with our superintendent. They stopped by to see Alex’s artwork and celebrate this accomplishment! Alex's art teacher is Joan Finn.
We are proud of Alex for sharing a powerful artistic voice and representing La Marque High School and TCISD. 👏
#TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities #TCISDFineArts
Congratulations to La Marque High School student Alex Vargas, whose artwork, “I'm Not Illegal because I am Hispanic,” was selected for the 2026 txEDCON Texas Association of School Administrators/Texas Association of School Boards Exhibition!
Presented by the Texas Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month Program, the exhibition showcases student artwork from across Texas at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, October 8–11.
Our Texas City ISD school board members are currently attending the conference with our superintendent. They stopped by to see Alex’s artwork and celebrate this accomplishment! Alex's art teacher is Joan Finn.
We are proud of Alex for sharing a powerful artistic voice and representing La Marque High School and TCISD. 👏
#TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities #TCISDFineArts
💙💛🤍 We love how Cougar Pride brings our community together!
Last night's Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally was full of smiles, school spirit and fun for the whole family! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a special celebration! Check out these highlights! 📸
Let’s keep that spirit going and pack the stands for our Cougars!
🏐 Cheer on our first-place Lady Cougars at home this evening (Oct. 8)!
🏈 Come back tomorrow night (Oct. 9) for the Cougars’ home football game, with the Homecoming King and Queen announced during halftime! 👑
Go Coogs! 💙💛🤍
Last night's Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally was full of smiles, school spirit and fun for the whole family! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a special celebration! Check out these highlights! 📸
Let’s keep that spirit going and pack the stands for our Cougars!
🏐 Cheer on our first-place Lady Cougars at home this evening (Oct. 8)!
🏈 Come back tomorrow night (Oct. 9) for the Cougars’ home football game, with the Homecoming King and Queen announced during halftime! 👑
Go Coogs! 💙💛🤍
🎉 Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence!
Six distinguished alumni were honored during the TCISD Foundation for the Future’s Legacy Hall of Honor celebration on Oct. 1.
💙💛 Representing La Marque High School:
⭐ La Tasha Gary
⭐ Alex Getty
⭐ Dr. Robin Rackley
🧡🖤 Representing Texas City High School:
⭐ Kristian Dietel
⭐ Stephen Myers
⭐ Barbara White
From education and technology to economic development, business leadership and decades of community service, these six honorees have taken the lessons and experiences that began in our schools and used them to make a difference far beyond graduation.
Their accomplishments are impressive, but just as important is their commitment to serving others, strengthening their communities and opening doors for those who follow.
Congratulations to our 2026 Legacy Hall of Honor inductees! We are proud that your stories began right here in Texas City and La Marque! 👏
Six distinguished alumni were honored during the TCISD Foundation for the Future’s Legacy Hall of Honor celebration on Oct. 1.
💙💛 Representing La Marque High School:
⭐ La Tasha Gary
⭐ Alex Getty
⭐ Dr. Robin Rackley
🧡🖤 Representing Texas City High School:
⭐ Kristian Dietel
⭐ Stephen Myers
⭐ Barbara White
From education and technology to economic development, business leadership and decades of community service, these six honorees have taken the lessons and experiences that began in our schools and used them to make a difference far beyond graduation.
Their accomplishments are impressive, but just as important is their commitment to serving others, strengthening their communities and opening doors for those who follow.
Congratulations to our 2026 Legacy Hall of Honor inductees! We are proud that your stories began right here in Texas City and La Marque! 👏
🎓 One high school experience. Two diplomas? Let’s talk possibilities!
Families of current 8th graders at Blocker and Giles middle schools, come discover how your student could graduate from high school with an associate degree and two years of college already completed and paid for!
Through TCISD’s partnership with College of the Mainland, our Early College High School programs at Texas City High School and La Marque High School give students the opportunity to:
✅ Earn high school and college credits at the same time
✅ Take college courses on their high school campuses
✅ Stay involved in sports, clubs, fine arts and other high school activities
✅ Challenge themselves academically while getting a head start on their future
📅 Oct. 22
⏰ 6 p.m.
📍La Marque High School
Both middle school communities are invited to attend the meeting that meets your schedule the best! Bring your eighth grader, bring your questions and explore what Early College could mean for your family.
🚀 Big goals start with a first step. Make plans to join us! In the meantime, apply online: https://bit.ly/4hShtHO
#TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities
🍂 Fall Break is almost here, TCISD!
Students will have no classes Oct. 12–16.
📅 Oct. 12: The district will be open for Parent Teacher Conference Day
📅 Oct. 13: Professional Learning Communities for employees
🏫 Oct. 14–16: All district offices and schools will be closed.
🎒 Oct. 19: Students return to class!
Enjoy your fall break! We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, Oct. 19. 🧡💙
Students will have no classes Oct. 12–16.
📅 Oct. 12: The district will be open for Parent Teacher Conference Day
📅 Oct. 13: Professional Learning Communities for employees
🏫 Oct. 14–16: All district offices and schools will be closed.
🎒 Oct. 19: Students return to class!
Enjoy your fall break! We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, Oct. 19. 🧡💙
Barbering and Cosmetology students from La Marque High School and Texas City High School recently toured salon and spa facilities at Moody Gardens and learned what it takes to stand out in the workplace.
Hiring Manager Michael Martin and Salon & Spa Director Gabriela La Mendiaga welcomed our students and shared valuable advice on making a strong impression before, during and after an interview, along with the communication, professionalism and other soft skills employers value.
Mr. Martin also invited students to follow up with him by email for help with résumé writing and entry-level job placement!
Thank you to these industry professionals for investing in our students and helping them take the next steps toward their careers. ✂️
#TogetherWeSucceed #CareerReady #EndlessOpportunities
Hiring Manager Michael Martin and Salon & Spa Director Gabriela La Mendiaga welcomed our students and shared valuable advice on making a strong impression before, during and after an interview, along with the communication, professionalism and other soft skills employers value.
Mr. Martin also invited students to follow up with him by email for help with résumé writing and entry-level job placement!
Thank you to these industry professionals for investing in our students and helping them take the next steps toward their careers. ✂️
#TogetherWeSucceed #CareerReady #EndlessOpportunities
🎓 TCISD juniors and seniors: Your future starts here!
Explore what’s next after high school at the TCISD CTE Career Fair! Meet professionals from a variety of industries, connect with potential employers and learn about jobs, training, certifications and college options.
📅 Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 TCISD Professional Learning Center
2300 21st St. N. in Texas City
Explore careers in skilled trades, health sciences, maritime, culinary arts, information technology, cosmetology, manufacturing, public safety and more!
🎁 Plus, enter surprise raffles. You must be present to win!
11th and 12th graders: Make plans to attend, ask questions and discover where your interests could take you!
Explore what’s next after high school at the TCISD CTE Career Fair! Meet professionals from a variety of industries, connect with potential employers and learn about jobs, training, certifications and college options.
📅 Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 TCISD Professional Learning Center
2300 21st St. N. in Texas City
Explore careers in skilled trades, health sciences, maritime, culinary arts, information technology, cosmetology, manufacturing, public safety and more!
🎁 Plus, enter surprise raffles. You must be present to win!
11th and 12th graders: Make plans to attend, ask questions and discover where your interests could take you!
Today is Custodian Appreciation Day, and we’re celebrating the people who help our schools shine! 🙌
To our Texas City ISD custodians: Thank you for keeping our campuses clean, safe and welcoming for students, staff and families. From preparing classrooms for a new day to cleaning up after special events, your hard work makes a difference in every corner of our district.
We appreciate your dedication, your care and the pride you take in our schools. Please join us in thanking our custodians today! 👏
#CustodianAppreciationDay #TogetherWeSucceed
To our Texas City ISD custodians: Thank you for keeping our campuses clean, safe and welcoming for students, staff and families. From preparing classrooms for a new day to cleaning up after special events, your hard work makes a difference in every corner of our district.
We appreciate your dedication, your care and the pride you take in our schools. Please join us in thanking our custodians today! 👏
#CustodianAppreciationDay #TogetherWeSucceed
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. 🧡
Every student deserves to feel safe, respected and included. At Texas City ISD, we can all help by choosing kindness, including others and speaking up when someone needs support.
If you experience or witness bullying, reach out to a teacher, counselor or trusted adult. Asking for help is an important step, and you don’t have to handle it alone.
Together, we can build school communities where every student feels they belong.
#BullyingPreventionMonth #TogetherWeSucceed
Every student deserves to feel safe, respected and included. At Texas City ISD, we can all help by choosing kindness, including others and speaking up when someone needs support.
If you experience or witness bullying, reach out to a teacher, counselor or trusted adult. Asking for help is an important step, and you don’t have to handle it alone.
Together, we can build school communities where every student feels they belong.
#BullyingPreventionMonth #TogetherWeSucceed
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, which is a time to build understanding and celebrate the strengths, talents and contributions of students with learning disabilities.
Every student deserves to feel valued, included and supported. By listening, recognizing individual needs and providing meaningful support, we can help students access learning, build confidence and pursue their goals.
At Texas City ISD, we’re grateful for the educators and families who work together to create welcoming classrooms where every student belongs. 🧡💙
#TogetherWeSucceed #LearningDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth
Every student deserves to feel valued, included and supported. By listening, recognizing individual needs and providing meaningful support, we can help students access learning, build confidence and pursue their goals.
At Texas City ISD, we’re grateful for the educators and families who work together to create welcoming classrooms where every student belongs. 🧡💙
#TogetherWeSucceed #LearningDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth
💙✂️ The La Marque High School Salon and Barber Shop is opening!
Our cosmetology students are ready to welcome clients beginning Monday, Oct. 5, at 3 p.m. Come enjoy a salon service while supporting our future cosmetology professionals as they gain valuable hands-on experience!
The salon is cashless. Payments are made online through RevTrak by scanning the code on the salon menu.
Check out the service menu and pricing included with this post. For more information, visit:
https://lmhs.tcisd.org/o/lmhs/page/public-services
Our cosmetology students are ready to welcome clients beginning Monday, Oct. 5, at 3 p.m. Come enjoy a salon service while supporting our future cosmetology professionals as they gain valuable hands-on experience!
The salon is cashless. Payments are made online through RevTrak by scanning the code on the salon menu.
Check out the service menu and pricing included with this post. For more information, visit:
https://lmhs.tcisd.org/o/lmhs/page/public-services
🎃 Help us fill the parking lot with Halloween fun!
La Marque High School HOSA is looking for students, parents, teachers and community members to host a trunk at their Trunk or Treat fundraiser!
Decorate your trunk and help make the evening special for children in our community while supporting our future health professionals.
📅 Oct. 28
⏰ 6–7 p.m.
📍 LMHS parking lot on Duroux
Reserve a parking spot:
• Students: $10
• Adults: $20
Unable to host a trunk? Donations of any amount are welcome! Funds raised will support HOSA competition and travel expenses.
Visit the website to pay for your trunk spot or make a donation: https://tcisd.revtrak.net/lmhs/lmhs-hosa-fundraiser/#/v/LMHS-TRUNK-OR-TREAT
La Marque High School HOSA is looking for students, parents, teachers and community members to host a trunk at their Trunk or Treat fundraiser!
Decorate your trunk and help make the evening special for children in our community while supporting our future health professionals.
📅 Oct. 28
⏰ 6–7 p.m.
📍 LMHS parking lot on Duroux
Reserve a parking spot:
• Students: $10
• Adults: $20
Unable to host a trunk? Donations of any amount are welcome! Funds raised will support HOSA competition and travel expenses.
Visit the website to pay for your trunk spot or make a donation: https://tcisd.revtrak.net/lmhs/lmhs-hosa-fundraiser/#/v/LMHS-TRUNK-OR-TREAT
💙🐾 Come cheer on the La Marque High School band this Saturday, October 3, at the TCISD Pre-UIL Marching Band Contest and Community Performance!
The Cougars perform at 9 a.m. and 9:40 a.m. at Stingaree Stadium. Admission is free, so bring the family and show our student musicians your support! Texas City will perform at 10:10 and 10:50 a.m.🎶
The Cougars perform at 9 a.m. and 9:40 a.m. at Stingaree Stadium. Admission is free, so bring the family and show our student musicians your support! Texas City will perform at 10:10 and 10:50 a.m.🎶
🎉 Showing up makes a difference!
We’re celebrating our campuses for a strong start to the school year and their attendance accomplishments during the first six weeks! 👏
🏆 Guajardo Elementary earned the top attendance in TCISD.
📈 Texas City High School and Hal Biery Academy earned Most Improved Attendance.
⭐ Texas City High School, Fry Intermediate, La Marque High School and Blocker Middle School met their attendance goals for the first six weeks!
Way to show up, TCISD! Every day in school is another opportunity to learn, grow and succeed. ❤️
#TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities
💙💛 La Marque, it’s time to celebrate Homecoming! 🏠
The La Marque High School 2026 Homecoming Parade rolls through town on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. Come out, line the parade route and show your Cougar pride! 🐾🎉
Want to be in the parade? Parade entrants will begin lining up at 5 p.m. at Hayley Elementary School, 1431 Bayou Road. All participants must complete the parade application by noon on Sept. 28.
👉 Sign up: https://bit.ly/4h8UQhN
📧 Questions? Email bbell@tcisd.org.
Parade Route: The parade will travel from Hayley Elementary on Bayou Road, turn left on Cedar, turn right on Westward and then left on McArthur, ending at the Pep Rally location in the open space at McArthur and Vauthier. Due to a county-wide burn ban, the bonfire cannot be held this year.
📣And the fun doesn’t stop when the parade ends! Stick around for a community Homecoming celebration featuring the Homecoming Court, Band, Cheerleaders, Cougarettes, Cross Country, Football and Volleyball teams. Food trucks will also be on site with items available for purchase.
💙💛 Enjoy the parade, then join us for even more Cougar spirit and family fun! 🐾
La Marque High School was proudly recognized this week at Galveston County Commissioners Court for its outstanding academic achievement and recognition from the State of Texas. 🏆
A special thank you to Commissioner Dr. Robin Armstrong for placing the recognition on the Commissioners Court agenda and helping shine a light on the accomplishments of La Marque High School. 👏
The Commissioners Court presented a proclamation honoring La Marque High School, and State Rep. Terri Leo Wilson also presented a proclamation recognizing this outstanding achievement.
This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment of our students, teachers, administrators and families who make La Marque High School special.
Congratulations to everyone who played a role in this well-deserved honor! We are incredibly proud of our students, teachers and administrators at LMHS! 💙💛
#TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities #CougarPride
A special thank you to Commissioner Dr. Robin Armstrong for placing the recognition on the Commissioners Court agenda and helping shine a light on the accomplishments of La Marque High School. 👏
The Commissioners Court presented a proclamation honoring La Marque High School, and State Rep. Terri Leo Wilson also presented a proclamation recognizing this outstanding achievement.
This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment of our students, teachers, administrators and families who make La Marque High School special.
Congratulations to everyone who played a role in this well-deserved honor! We are incredibly proud of our students, teachers and administrators at LMHS! 💙💛
#TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities #CougarPride
🏆 Excellence worth celebrating!
At last night’s Board meeting, we had the opportunity to recognize some outstanding accomplishments from across TCISD!
Texas City High School Marine Corps JROTC made school history by being named a 2026 Naval Honor School, an honor reserved for the top 20% of Marine Corps JROTC programs.
We also celebrated 32 students from Texas City High School and La Marque High School who earned one or more distinctions through the College Board National Recognition Program for their outstanding academic achievement.
Congratulations to our students, cadets and educators on these well-deserved honors! We are proud to see your hard work recognized. 👏
#TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities
At last night’s Board meeting, we had the opportunity to recognize some outstanding accomplishments from across TCISD!
Texas City High School Marine Corps JROTC made school history by being named a 2026 Naval Honor School, an honor reserved for the top 20% of Marine Corps JROTC programs.
We also celebrated 32 students from Texas City High School and La Marque High School who earned one or more distinctions through the College Board National Recognition Program for their outstanding academic achievement.
Congratulations to our students, cadets and educators on these well-deserved honors! We are proud to see your hard work recognized. 👏
#TogetherWeSucceed #EndlessOpportunities
💇♀️✂️ La Marque High School Cosmetology and Barbering students got a behind-the-scenes look at the professional salon industry during a visit to Farouk Systems today.
Students experienced firsthand what goes into creating many of the products and tools used every day in salons. They saw how bottles are manufactured, learned about the chemical processes behind styling products and watched assembly lines in action as products were packaged and labeled.
The visit also gave students a closer look at Farouk’s commitment to quality and safety, including products and tools that are not tested on animals, as well as the educational resources the company provides to beauty professionals.
Experiences like this take learning beyond the classroom and salon, helping students see the science, manufacturing, innovation and career opportunities that are all part of this industry.
What an eye-opening day for our future professionals! 💈🧴🔬
#TogetherWeSuceed #EndlessOpportunities #CTE #CareerReady
Students experienced firsthand what goes into creating many of the products and tools used every day in salons. They saw how bottles are manufactured, learned about the chemical processes behind styling products and watched assembly lines in action as products were packaged and labeled.
The visit also gave students a closer look at Farouk’s commitment to quality and safety, including products and tools that are not tested on animals, as well as the educational resources the company provides to beauty professionals.
Experiences like this take learning beyond the classroom and salon, helping students see the science, manufacturing, innovation and career opportunities that are all part of this industry.
What an eye-opening day for our future professionals! 💈🧴🔬
#TogetherWeSuceed #EndlessOpportunities #CTE #CareerReady
