The Tallassee football team turned back the clock and welcomed back the Class of 2000 for a larger than life homecoming victory over Class 5A Region 2 foe Rehobeth, 21-6, on Friday night. “It’s a big win for us. This senior class has never lost a homecoming,” Tallassee coach Mike Battles said. “We’ve got the 2000 class back in town. They were 13-1 and set the... READ MORE >

Tallassee High School’s music department has done well on the competition circuit over the past two weeks. At the Alabama National Fair Invitational Choral Festival, the Chamber Choir earned first place honors for the highest score. The Men’s Choir scored an overall Superior (1) rating and the Women’s Choir also scored an overall Superior (1) rating. The Pride... READ MORE >

Seniors, The FAFSA portal for the 2020-2021 school year is now OPEN!! You can begin filling out the financial aid application for next year! Please complete the FSA ID prior to (4 days before) the FAFSA workshop!! You and a Parent will need a FSA ID. In order to prepare for the FAFSA Workshop: on October 14th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Career Tech Center with... READ MORE >

After missing last week’s race, Tallassee’s Woodrow Dean was back on the cross country course and he dominated the competition on the way to his first win of the season. Dean finished the 5K in 16:04.50 to win by 19.78 seconds. Dean led the way for the Tigers boys team to finish seventh out of 13 teams. Tallassee’s Caleb Mason captured 46th with a time of... READ MORE >

The Tallassee High School Band earned straight Superior ratings at marching band competitions held in Phenix City on September 28 and Troy on October 5. Superior ratings, or 1's, are the highest ratings a band can receive. At Phenix City, Tallassee earned Best in Class Drum Major (Samuel Gantt), Best in Class Battery Percussion (Kyle Boatwright, drum captain),... READ MORE >

One of characteristics of the coach that may not be as well known relates to his willingness to cross over in coaching. He coached kids of color during a time of segregation and had no qualms about it.The legend of John Edward "Hot" O'Brien is well established in Tallassee. His 57-game unbeaten streak is among the greatest feats in high school sports history. The... READ MORE >

Brett Horne is teaching Physics, Physical Science and Robotics at Tallassee High School. He received his Masters of Education from the University of Idaho and has 15 years of experience in the classroom. He has a love for science and teaching that he feels will make a difference for all our students.Clint Browning is teaching Math at Southside Middle School. He... READ MORE >

State Superintendent Eric Mackey walked the hall of Tallassee schools Thursday, and got an inside look at what the schools offer. It’s all part of the state’s plan to continue to improve the school system statewide. Mackey spoke with school leaders about the school’s programs, like STEM labs and A.P. classes. He began at the middle school and worked his way around... READ MORE >

(Courtesy of Leigh Anne Butler, WTLS-AM 1300 and FM 106.5) New figures are out on the cost and timeline for a new high school. The number is $19.1 million with a deadline slated for 2021. The Tallassee City School board plans to proceed with phase one in the construction of a new high school and auditorium. Work should begin next year. 1929 photo of... READ MORE >

Natalie Davis, a student at Tallassee High School, is honored as a Teen Spotlight in Potential Magazine for excelling in her academics and leadership. Natalie has a hand in a wide variety of activities at Tallassee High School. She is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, serves as class president, maintains a place on the honor roll, and participates in the softball and... READ MORE >

(courtesy of Michael Butler, WTLS Radio)“This is what we want Tallassee football to be about,” exclaimed THS head coach Mike Battles after the Tigers first win of the season on Friday. Tallassee improved to 1-1 with a 21-7 win over Handley in Roanoke. It was quite the contrast from a week earlier, and the Tigers did it despite being shorthanded. “We’ve got some... READ MORE >

Tallassee High School is currently home to a construction project that has seen several houses demolished and land being cleared for a parking lot at the corner of Preer and King streets. There will be no parking on King Street when school starts as this parking project will be continuing throughout first semester. READ MORE >

Tallassee High School's majorettes and color guard are hosting the annual PRIDE CLINIC on August 27-28-29, with a performance at the THS vs. Carroll of Ozark game on September 13. READ MORE >

The 15th Annual Joe Sewell Memorial Award banquet was held on Tuesday at the Wetumpka Civic Center. Tallassee High School's Emma Coyle was the female winner, recognized for Christian leadership. Elmore County High School's James Singleton Jr. was the male recipient.Each student will receive a $3,000 scholarship. The Sewell Award highlights outstanding high school... READ MORE >

The Lady Tigers had a record-busting season in 2019, advancing to the Regionals in Gulf Shores on May 10 as the top seed in 5A/Region 4. After falling to Rehobeth by a score of 7-0, Tallassee's girls can look back across a season for the record books. The Tallassee Tigers were one win away from advancing to Montgomery's Lagoon Park for the state tournament,... READ MORE >

Tallassee High School Principal Matt Coker presented James Bush with the first edition of the 2019 yearbook, Tiger Tracks, on Thursday at the Senior Awards Night event. The students of Tallassee High School voted to dedicate the 2019 annual to Mr. Bush for his years of service to the Tallassee community as a grocer, music teacher, and principal. He also makes... READ MORE >

Tallassee High School held a dual-enrollment meeting on Thursday, April 18 to preview options for students in obtaining college credit. The program was open to 8th - 12th graders and their parents. "We're making some changes with our dual-enrollment program," Career Tech Coordinator Keith McNaughten said. "The last three years, Trenholm State Community College has... READ MORE >

Tallassee and Reeltown have not played each other in a high school football game since 2003. That is about to change. The venue is yet to be determined, but the Tigers and Rebels will officially kick off the 2020 football season with the matchup on a Thursday night. Johnson "The majority of people are excited about it - a long time coming they say," Reeltown... READ MORE >

The Board of Directors of the Joe Sewell Memorial Award and John Sewell Memorial Scholarship have released the names of its 2019 Senior Finalists. The award was established in 2005 to recognize outstanding high school senior athletes in Elmore County who have consistently represented the highest ideals of Christian leadership. Each year, one male and one female... READ MORE >

The Tallassee High School Alumni Association will have its Hall of Pride Induction Ceremony on Thursday, March 14 at the Tallassee High School Auditorium beginning at 10:00 a.m. The 2019 inductees are: Coach Derrick Ansley, Class of 2000; Dr. Henry Lee Taylor, Class of 1952 and Dr. G. Larry Whatley, Class of 1958. This year's service award inductee is Mrs.... READ MORE >

Tallassee High School junior Tyrek Turner has been recognized by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. The forward was selected Class 5A Boys Third-Team All-State. The 6-5 forward was a pivotal part in the Tigers 22-8 season which matched the most wins by a Tallassee team set back in 1970 (22-3). "It’s a big honor to be listed on the all-state team," THS head... READ MORE >

Tallassee High's School's new majorettes for the next school year were selected on Friday of last week. Pictured: Ella Thrash, Natalie Henderson, Emma Kate Holley, Margaret Ann Burnham, Taliyah Adams, Carly Hornsby, Faith Nelson. READ MORE >

Work has begun on the parking project at Tallassee High School. The Tallassee Board of Education purchased houses along Barnett Boulevard, King Street and Preer Street, all of which will be demolished to take advantage of extending the high school campus’ boundaries and expand the parking for students and staff. “The board has approved me to go ahead with the... READ MORE >

The Alabama All-State Choir is comprised of the top 350 Choral students in the state. 10 students from Tallassee spent most of last week at Samford University. Pictured are choral directors Amanda Anderson and Michael Bird with Delena Dean, Miriam Bird, Natalie Paterra, John Burgess, Kyle Boatwright, Reese Lynch, Samuel Gantt, Thomas Pollard, Mallory Nichols, and... READ MORE >

These four THS students won third place in the state Jr Chef Competition. They competed with schools all across Alabama and each young lady walked away with an $8000 scholarship. READ MORE >

All-around standout Kalvin Levett has signed with Tuskgee University. Representatives from Tuskegee were at THS last week to present Kalvin with his scholarship award. Congratulations! READ MORE >

The Tallassee junior varsity Tigers took first place in the JV Classic at Southside Field last weekend. The Tigers went 4-1 over the two-day tournament. In the championship, Tallassee beat Beauregard 10-5 to win the trophy. This weekend was the first time back in action for the Hornets since the recent tornadoes in Lee County. Tallassee opened play with a 7-2 win... READ MORE >

On February 15-16, four students from the Tallassee band program participated in the All-District Honor Band at Auburn High School. Conductors were Dr. Mark Walker and Mrs. Valerie Morgan. In order to participate in the District VI Honor Band, students must audition successfully for All-State Band. The top players in our district, which stretches from Montgomery... READ MORE >

Tallassee swept the field in the Class 1A-5A Region 2 Duals at THS on Friday and Saturday. The Tigers were 7-0 over the two-day tournament. Wins on Friday came against Dadeville (72-6), Beulah (60-24) and Elmore County (57-21). On Saturday, Tallassee beat Holtville (68-12), Beauregard (39-36), Reeltown (78-0) and Prattville Christian (66-18). Weigh-in will be at... READ MORE >

The THS Varsity Cheerleaders received the bid to the AHSAA state competition after competing in the Super Regionals in Mobile on November 7. On Saturday, December 15th at Wallace State Community College, they placed 2nd in the State "Game Day" Cheer competition out of a total of 17 squads that competed. They are the first cheer squad in Tallassee High School... READ MORE >

Tallassee High School alumnus and principal Matt Coker has been named District 4 High School Principal of the Year by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals and American Fidelity.Coker is 1990 graduate of THS and has served as principal since 2011. “It’s always an honor to receive recognition and appreciation for doing your job, especially when it... READ MORE >

Jo Venable presented Robby Glasscock and Michael Bird with a check for $12,500 from the Mildred Weedon Blount Foundation on December 5. We are grateful to Mrs. Venable and the Blount Foundation for their generous support of the Music Program at THS! READ MORE >

The Tallassee Yearbook staff offers every senior the opportunity to participate in a long-standing tradition. This is your chance to personalize your very own space in the 2018-2019 yearbook. Whether to remember your senior year, to tell your son or daughter how proud you are, or to immortalize a life-long friendship, a senior ad is the way to go. There are many... READ MORE >

Alabama's Secretary of State, John Merrill, visited Tallassee High School with only days to go until the November 6 elections. He encouraged THS students to take part in our democracy by registering to vote. READ MORE >

Much of the preliminary legwork is being completed for the first stage in the new facilities project at Tallassee High School. Designs for the fine arts center are being prepared. The vacation of Preer Street has been approved by the Tallassee city council. "We've rehashed the plans and tweaked the designs for the fine arts center. We've pretty much got it the... READ MORE >

Blood Drive Tuesday, November 6, 2018 8am to 2pmAll donors will receive a recognition item from LifeSouth and a free cholesterol screening. Donors must be 16 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, and show photo ID. 16-year-olds require written parental permission. READ MORE >

Representatives from First Community Bank spoke to Mrs. Connie Riddle's class on October 25th. They stressed the importance of being financially responsible. They demonstrated proper check writing and explained the different types of bank accounts available. The students were awarded with prizes for answering questions about what they learned at the end of the... READ MORE >

The Pride of Tallassee scored Straight Superior ratings at the Daleville Invitational Band Classic on Saturday, September 29 and again at the Southeastern States Marching Band Festival in Troy on Saturday, October 13. The Concert Choir and Chamber Choir from Tallassee High School also scored Straight Superior ratings at the Alabama National Fair Choral Festival... READ MORE >

With plans for a new high school and fine arts center in place, what might come next? "I have been asked if we have this surge of student population into our system," Tallassee City Schools superintendent Wade Shipman said. "Then all of a sudden, none of our schools are going to be big enough to hold the students that we would have. My view of that would be that... READ MORE >

The Tallassee City School System is launching its annual campaign to assist children—birth to age 21—who have disabilities and may need special services. The campaign urges parents, service providers, and concerned citizens to contact Child Find, a program to locate, identify and evaluate children with disabilities or children who are believed to have... READ MORE >

Yearbook Homecoming Special Price Purchase your 2018-2019 yearbook for $50 by Friday, October 5, 2018. Please turn money in to front office with my name on it. Email me at traci.evans@tcschools.com with any questions. *** This price is only available until Friday, October 5, 2018.Yearbook prices will go up to $60 after homecoming week. Order online at... READ MORE >

Andy Baker with a nice takedown READ MORE >

October 1st-5th Homecoming week October 1st Patriotic Day wear red, white, and blue October 2nd Camo Day October 3rd Space Day galaxies, astronauts October 4th Purple and Gold Day October 5th Out class the Rams wear your best READ MORE >

Anyone interested in being in the Tallassee High School Homecoming Parade, you must complete a liability form and return to Mrs. Daphne Davis by October 1st. The form can be found through the following link or you can pick one up from the THS office. Please help by sharing this post.http://www.tcschools.com/o/tal... READ MORE >

Tallassee was where he graduated in 1990. Now, Matt Coker is in his seventh year as THS principal. "Time goes by quick," said Coker, whose daughter Grace will graduate with the Class of 2019 next spring. "She was voted student body president this year. She's a majorette," Coker said. "Having daddy there as principal has helped, (but) she's made her own... READ MORE >

Tallassee High School's Students of the Month for August 2018 were announced Friday, August 31. Pictured are from left to right: Bailey Phillips (10th), Ruben Castaneda (12th), Matt Coker, Tae Briskey (11th) and Belle Haynes (9th). READ MORE >

Faculty, Staff, Students, and Parents,I hope each of you have had a great summer. You should be replenished and refreshed, ready for a new successful school year. I want each of you to know that my door is always open and its my goal that you feel comfortable coming to me for help or to discuss any issues. Lets all work together to make the 2018-2019 school year... READ MORE >

Tiger Tracks is offering a special price for Open House!!! Purchase your 2018-2019 yearbook for $40 at Open House.See a Tiger Tracks staff member outside the main office from 12:00-7:00 pm. Information on Senior Ads and Business Ads will be available. Please email traci.evans@tcschools.com with any questions.*** This price is only available on Tuesday, August 7,... READ MORE >

Please use the websites listed for online meal payments as well as applying for free/reduced price meals. You may visit your child's school to receive paper applications. READ MORE >

iPad Pickup - Grades 6-12 July 31 and August 1 10:00am - 5:00pm Career Tech Center - Gilmer Avenue Notes: - $50 Technology Fee is due at the time of pickup. - The following forms will be available during iPad pickup times: - Student Schedules- Technology Use Agreement- Athletic Department Agreement- Free-Reduced Lunch forms- Health... READ MORE >