J. M. Tate High School

Congratulations to the following students whose artwork recently placed in the Pensacola Interstate Fair school art exhibit: Stephy Chen, 2nd place - Beginning Art Morgan Helms, 1st place - Ceramics Vanessa Lopez, 2nd place - Ceramics Bianca Claros, 3rd place - Ceramics Gabriella Gonzalez, Honorable Mention - Ceramics Gracie Morris, 2nd place - Mixed Media Kaydee Cook, 1st place - Painting Selena Sorrells, 2nd place - Photography Sarah Cook, 3rd place - Photography Harmony Trudeau, Honorable Mention - Photography Abby Gryskiewicz, 2nd place - Sculpture Valencia Blue, 2nd place - Textiles. Their art will be on display at the fairgrounds from October 21st - 31st.

The University of Alabama will have a representative on campus during all lunches on Friday, October 22. If you have any questions or would like information please see them! 

An Academic Team informational meeting will be held after school on Wednesday, October 27th, in Room 709 from 3:30 - 4:00pm. Students interested in the Academic Bowl Team who cannot attend this meeting should stop by Room 709 and speak with Mrs. Bailey.

Congratulations to the girls golf team for defeating Escambia and Pine Forest in their last regular season match. Low medalist for Tate was Kayla Tolbert with a score of 40. The Aggies will compete next Tuesday in the District Tournament held at Scenic Hills.

October Spotlight Readers:

Freshmen - Noah Polk, Michelle Sanchez Barrera, Tylisa Mayberry, Christopher Ingram, Faith Etheridge, and Hannah Teague.
Sophomores - Clara Smith, Sarah Chen, Tyler Byrd, Jorja Revels, Carleigh Bailey, Lyllian Warne, and Abiola Adigun.
Juniors - Drew Reaves, Frederick Benjamin, and Ayden Palmer.
Seniors - Hailey Hartjen, Alexandria Wallach, Jacob Huber, Aryanna Wilkinson, Tessa Brown, Gabrielle Gryskiewicz, and Kasey Simmons.

There will be an assembly for seniors on Tuesday, October 26th at 8:30 AM in the New Gym in order to pick up packets for cap and gowns. Seniors are to report to the assembly first thing and will return to their 1st period by 9:00 AM. 

The THS Theatre Department presents, ARK 5
A Prophetic Drama by Sandra Fenichel Asher
Thursday, October 21 - Saturday, October 23, @ 7:00 p.m.
Tickets $5.00 Students and $7.00 Adults

 A representative from PSC will be here Tuesday, October 26 to assist parents and students with the application process.  The meeting will be at 5:30 in the Innovation Center.  Here is a list of items needed.

Items needed for 2022/2023 FAFSA Completion

• Your Social Security number  
• Your parents’ or legal guardians’ Social Security numbers 
• Your driver’s license or government issued ID  
• Your Alien Registration number if you are not a U.S. citizen  
• 2020 Federal 1040 Tax return (two (2) years back) including W-2’s, 1099’s, etc., for you, and for your parents’ or legal guardians’   
• Records of your untaxed income, such as child support received, interest income, and veterans noneducation benefits, for you, and for your parents or legal guardians 
• Active-Duty Military – current LES 
• Information on cash: current savings and checking account balances; investments, including stocks, bonds, and real estate (but not including the home in which you live); and business and farm assets for you, and for your parents or legal guardians

The Florida Department of Education requires schools to provide Mental Health instruction for students in grades 6-12. 

Beginning Thursday, October 21, students will be asked to participate and complete online assignments that will cover the required Mental Health Awareness Curriculum.  Topics include signs and symptoms of mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety, healthy coping techniques, and ways to practice self-care, including nutrition and simply how to ask for help.  While these topics are intended to increase mental health awareness, they are also sensitive in nature. We will have trusted adults present while students complete these assignments.

If a student would like to speak with a counselor, please contact your grade-level school counselor or use the web link in the parent or student portal to initiate this request. Parents, if you have immediate concerns about your student’s mental well-being and safety, please use local resources such as the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, Crisis Text Line, or Mobile Response Team. The numbers to these agencies can be found under Parent and Guardian Resources on the Escambia County School District’s Mental Health Services website. Thank you for your continued support and for assisting us in this effort to prioritize mental wellness and safety. 

Congratulations to JM Tate High School senior Carter Pitts, who was recently named a National Merit Commended Scholar.  This honor is based on high percentage scores from the PSAT.  In addition to this honor, Carter was also selected as the Escambia County School District’s Academic nominee for the US Presidential Scholarship.  His nomination will allow him to compete at the state level.  Carter is a phenomenal student that epitomizes the Aggie Spirit.  He is in the top 10 of our very competitive senior class;  a four year member of the Showband of the South, currently serving as Battery Captain; a member of a number of Honor Societies and organizations; and Captain of the Academic Team.

Karl King began his career as an educator in 1995 in Edmond, Oklahoma at Summit Middle School where he taught 8th grade math, Algebra 1, and coached football for 2 years. He transferred to Edmond Santa Fe High School in 1997 where he spent 6 years teaching Algebra1 and serving as a varsity baseball coach and freshman football coach.  In 2003, he was offered the opportunity to become a head baseball coach and spent 6 years at Putnam City North High School where he taught Algebra 1 and also served as a freshman football coach.  In 2009, he became the head baseball coach at Edmond North High School where he spent the next 7 years teaching Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Intermediate Algebra while winning a baseball state championship in 2012 and being named the Oklahoma Coach of the Year.  In 2016, he and his family made the big move to Cantonment, Florida where he is now starting his 6th year at Tate High School teaching Liberal Arts Math 1 and 2 and serving as an assistant varsity baseball coach. Coach Karl King, we are proud to have you represent us as Tate High School’s Teacher of the Year! Thank you for your dedication to our students, school, and community.