Tyler High School - Serving a Legion of Lions!

Mission

The school counseling program at Tyler High School is geared toward meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students. We are here to support each student and their families throughout the school year. Our goal is to make a significant positive impact in your student’s life. Please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns about your child.

Announcements

Parents and students will receive help on the FAFSA from TJC and UTT representatives! Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon after October 1 as possible.

• www.fafsa.ed.gov 

• For 2023-2024 FAFSA and TASFA , you will need to use your 2021 tax return.

• Register for an FSA ID# which is required for your FAFSA in October.  https://studentaid.edu.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid  (The student and at least one parent need an FSA ID# to electronically sign the FAFSA.)  

• Filling it out is the first step in accessing the largest source of federal, state and college financial aid. It is important for EVERY senior to fill out a FAFSA in order to take advantage of all need and merit based financial aid available.  

Get more information about the FAFSA here. 

For more information regarding College, Career, and Military, please check out the newest website for Tyler High School's College and Career Center

Need Application Assistance? Money for college? East Texas students and families are encouraged to call 903-510-2385.

ACT & SAT Online Study Programs- FREE!!

These resources are available to all TISD high school students!  If you are a senior and you haven't taken your entrance exam yet, or need to take it again, jump in TODAY and make the most of these resources!  If you are a junior, you will need to take your SAT and/or ACT this Spring, so log in and get started now!
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Have Questions about scholarships? Colleges? Need ACT/SAT waivers? Career options?

Visit Mrs. Seckel in the Go Center! Check out the College and Career tile on your Canvas dashboard!

Apply for Free & Reduced Lunch

The Food Services Department is now accepting applications for the free & reduced lunch program. Parents/Guardians can apply online or complete a paper application, but do not need to do both. Upon completion of either application, a letter detailing approval or denial of benefits will be sent to the address on file for the student. Online applications are processed daily.

https://www.tylerisd.org/page/free-and-reduced-lunch-info

Sign Up to View Grades Online

Parent Self Serve Portal (PSS Portal) – Parents/Guardians of students can set up an account to view their children’s attendance, assignments & grades. Parents can also setup email alerts that will be sent whenever their child is absent or a grade is entered that falls below a value determined by the parent. Parents can also complete the yearly Online Registration process through PSS.

https://www.tylerisd.org/o/tyler-isd/page/grades-online

Struggling with challenges related to COVID-19? The helpline can connect you to resources and counseling services. Severing 12 counties: Lamar, Delta, Camp, Morris, Hopkins, Titus, Franklin, Henderson, Smith, Van Zandt, Rains, and Wood.
903-251-4988
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Tyler High Counselors

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Tamika Daye
903.262.2893
tamika.daye@tylerisd.org

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Shana Steele
(Lead Counselor)
903.262.2895
shana.steele@tylerisd.org

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Mrs. West
903.262.2876
angela.west@tylerisd.org

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Summer Combs
903.262.2894
summer.combs@tylerisd.org

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LaVette Loyd
903.262.2911
Lavette.loyd@tylerisd.org

College and Career Counselor 
Sheri Seckel
903-262-2892
sheri.seckel@tylerisd.org