There are a few copies of the 2010 Mallard still available for purchase. The cost is $50, cash only. Students and anyone interested in having the 2010 yearbook can see Melanie Catuongo at THS or email her at
for a convenient time to come by. Hurry, before the few remaining issues are sold!
THS CLASS OF 2010 CELEBRATES MILESTONE
The Taylor High School class of 2010 graduated Friday at the Williamson County Special Events Center. Among the diverse 222 members are students headed to college, trade schools, jobs, the military, parenthood and a future of multi-tasking.
Kyshara Jenkins said she thought "the day would never get here..." as she prepared to embark on the next chapter of her life.
Taylor High School awarded over $100,000 in 116 local scholarship to seniors Thursday, May 13th at its Annual Evening Awards Program, according to THS counselors and Principal Danny Ward. "It was a great night," said Ward. "The Taylor community as a whole really steps up for this effort. We are all very thankful and proud of the support for students and from the donors." Left, senior Jordan Kiewit accepts an award from Superintendent Dr. Bruce Scott.
Taylor ISD's districtwide "Gifted and Talented" nomination period will be open from August 23rd through September 10th. Parents with questions should contact THJ counselor Dannie Volek at 352-3634.
Taylor Middle School volleyball reverts back to 1 gym this year (@ TMS) when they host Salado Thursday, Sept. 2nd with games at 4:30 p.m (7B), 5:30 pm (7A), 6:30 pm (8B) and 7:30 pm (8A). Parents and friends are invited to attend!
Coach Holly Turnbough and her Lady Ducks volleyball varsity squad travel to the Hays High School Invitational Tournament Thursday and Saturday, September 2/4th. Times will be announced at a later date!
Coach Rick Cobia and his Taylor Ducks football squad hits the road Friday, Setember 3rd when they travel to Leander Vandegrift for a 7:30 pm non-district kick-off. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students.
Coach Holly Turnbough and her Lady Ducks volleyball varsity squad travel to the Hays High School Invitational Tournament Thursday and Saturday, September 2/4th. Times will be announced at a later date!
Taylor Middle School volleyball reverts back to 1 gym this year (@ TMS) when they host Llano Thursday, Sept. 9th with games at 4:30 p.m (7B), 5:30 pm (7A), 6:30 pm (8B) and 7:30 pm (8A). Parents and friends are invited to attend!
Coach Holly Turnbough and her Lady Ducks volleyball squads play host to Rogers' Lady Eagles on Friday, September 10th with games at 4:30 pm (9th grade), 5:30 pm (JV) and 6:30 pm (varsity).
Coach Rick Cobia and his Taylor Ducks kick off more 2010 football action at Memorial Field on Friday, September 10th when they host the AAAA Elgin Wildcats for a 7:30 pm kickoff. All tickets are $6 at the gate.
The Taylor High School cheerleaders will be hosting their annual Cheer Camp on Saturday, September 11 from 8 am till 12 noon at the Naomi Pasemann Elementary gym. Pre-register with the cheerleader boosters or sign up at the door.
T H Johnson Principal Dara Richardson has announced their her campus will host a special Grandparent's Tea at 1:30 pm on Monday, September 13th. Grandparents are encouraged to visit with their grandchildren and see the campus.
Taylor Middle School volleyball takes to the road this week when they travel to Lampasas on Monday, September 13th for games at 5 pm and 6 pm. The Lady Badgers will use two gyms and the game order is to be announced. Parents and friends are invited to...
The Taylor ISD Board of Trustees will host their regular September Board Meeting on Monday, September 13th at the Northside Board Room at 2500 North Drive at 7 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
NPE Principal Jennifer Patschke has announced that her campus will hold evening school-parent meetings on Tuesday, September 14th at 6:30 pm (2nd grade) and 7:00 pm (1st grade) in student classrooms. Parents are encouraged to attend!
THS Student Senate sponsors Dawn Fischer and Barbara Leschber will host their Student Leadership Workshop at the Northside Board Room at 2500 North Drive on Wednesday, September 15th. Students will be introduced to several community leaders and be give...
NPE Principal Jennifer Patschke has announced that Pasemann Elementary will hold Grandparent's Day Celebration from 7-7:45 am on Friday, September 17th. Breakfast tickets will be available at the door!
Coach Rick Cobia and his Taylor Ducks kick off more 2010 football action at Memorial Field on Friday, September 17th when they host the AAAA Manor Mustangs for a 7:30 pm kickoff. All tickets are $6 at the gate. Come out and enjoy Little Ducks Night!
The Taylor Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business Expo in the Taylor High School Student Center and cafeteria on Saturday, September 18th from 10-2. Contact Chamber President Thomas Martinez at 352-6364 for more information.
Taylor Middle School volleyball takes to the road this week when they travel to Burnet on Monday, September 20th for games at 5 pm and 6 pm. The Lady Bulldogs will use two gyms and the game order is to be announced. Parents and friends are invited to ...
Taylor Middle School volleyball takes to the road this weekend, September 24-25th when they travel to the Georgetown Invitational 7th & 8th grade tournament. Game times will be announced. Parents and friends are invited to attend! Players will NOT be al...
Coach Holly Turnbough and her Lady Ducks volleyball squads begin District 25-AAA play in Salado on Friday, September 24th with games at 5 pm (9th / JV) and 6 pm (varsity).
Coach Rick Cobia and his Taylor Ducks football squad hits the road Friday, Setember 24th when they travel to Waco Robinson for a 7:30 pm non-district kick-off and a halftime SHOWDOWN of the bands. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students.
Taylor High School will be hosting its annual College Fair on Monday, September 27th from 1-3 pm in the THS Student Center and Cafeteria for juniors and seniors and interested parents.
Taylor Middle School volleyball reverts back to 1 gym this year (@ TMS) when they host Liberty Hill on Monday, Sept. 27th with games at 4:30 p.m (7B), 5:30 pm (7A), 6:30 pm (8B) and 7:30 pm (8A). Parents and friends are invited to attend!
Coach Holly Turnbough and her Lady Ducks volleyball squads continue District 25-AAA play in Liberty Hill on Tuesday, September 28th with games at 5 pm (9th grade), 6pm (JV) and 7 pm (varsity) vs the Lady Panthers.
Coach Holly Turnbough and her Lady Ducks volleyball squads open 25-AAA home play when they host the Lampasas Lady Badgers on Friday, October 1st with games at 4:30 pm (JV), 5:30 pm (Varsity) and 6:30 pm (9th grade).
Taylor Middle School volleyball takes to the road this week when they travel to Salado on Monday, October 4th for games at 4:30 (7B), 5:30 (7A), 6:30 (8B) and 7:30 (8A) for four games. The Lady Eagles will use just one gym. Parents and friends are invit...
Coach Holly Turnbough and her Lady Ducks volleyball squads continue 25-AAA home action when they play host to the Lady Bulldogs from Burnet High School on Tuesday, October 5th. Game times are at 5 pm (9th grade), 6pm (JV) and 7 pm (varsity).
Coach Holly Turnbough and her Lady Ducks volleyball squads continue District 25-AAA play in Llano on Friday, October 8th with games at 5 pm (Varsity) and 6pm (JV & 9th grade) vs the Lady Yellowjackets.
Coach Rick Cobia and his Taylor Ducks football squad hits the road Friday, October 8th when they travel to Llano to open District 25-AAA play vs their rival Yellowjackets. Kickoff is at 7:30 pm. Advance tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students.
Taylor ISD students will enjoy a holiday Monday, October 11th as the District employees enjoy a Staff Development Day. Regular classes resume Tuesday, October 12th.
The Taylor ISD Board of Trustees will host their regular October Board Meeting on Monday, October 11th at the Northside Board Room at 2500 North Drive at 7 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Coach Holly Turnbough and her Lady Ducks volleyball squads continue 25-AAA home action when they play host to the Lady Eagles from Salado High School on Tuesday, October 12th. Game times are at 5 pm (9th grade), 6pm (JV) and 7 pm (varsity).
Taylor Middle School volleyball takes to the road this week when they travel to Llano on Monday, October 14th for games at 4:30 (7B), 5:30 (7A), 6:30 (8B) and 7:30 (8A) for four games. The Lady Yellowjackets will use just one gym. Parents and friends ar...
Tickets for Friday's Taylor Ducks vs Vandegrift Vipers have arrived and will be on sale Friday at the Taylor ISD Central Office, the Taylor Middle School and the Taylor High School.
Adult tickets are $7 in advance and student tickets are $3. All tickets at the gate will be $7.00.
Taylor Community Services Director Larry Robbins will have tickets available at Central Office till 4 pm. Gametime Friday is 7:30 pm at Ed W. Monroe Memorial Stadium at 9500 McNeil Drive.
DUCKS' SUB-VARSITY FB TIMES, SITES MOVED
Taylor Athletic Director Rick Cobia has announced another change in this week's scheduled games affecting Taylor's 9th grade and JV football squads.
Thursday, September 2nd, the JV will play Leander Vandegrift here in Taylor at Memorial Field at 6 pm, while the 9th grade will travel to Leander Vandegrift for a 7 pm contest.
Directions -- to Leander Vandegrift: From IH 35, take RR 620 exit, turn left on FM 2222. Turn left on McNeil Drive (just past 3M at stop light). Continue straight after the circle. Turn left at the entrance just past the stadium. Address: 9500 McNeil Drive, Austin, Texas 78750.
THS MALLARD ON SELL NOW
THS Mallard advisor Melanie Catuogno has announced that interested studetns and parents may order their 2011 Mallard now at www.myYear.com.
The Early bird special runs until Sept. 15: Free upgrade to Ultra package for Basic price ($15 value).
Senior ads can also be paid for online, as an add-on to the book. Purchase a full page ad and you'll get your yearbook free! Ads due by December 10.
THS TENNIS JUMPS HENDRICKSON; 11-8
THS Tennis Coach Vicki Hall has announced that her Ducks tennis team is off to a fats 2-0 start on the Fall Season after beating Pflugerville Hendrickson by a narrow 11-8 margin Monday.
The Ducks netters won their initial match of the season by a 106 margin over Leander. GO TEAM !!
LADY DUCKS BEATEN AT HOME
Coach Holly Turnbough's Lady Ducks volleyball squad saw their season record dip to 7-7 Tuesday when the visiting Thrall Lady Tigers upset Taylor's winning efforts by claiming a four-set victory in the THS gym.
The Lady Ducks fell behind early losing 26-24 and 25-22 in the first two sets. Taylor rallied to win the third set by a 25-22 margin, but lost their momentum as Thrall won the fourth set 25-18.
The Lady Ducks now regroup for Thursday's trip to Hays High School for an invitational tournament. Play will continue there on Saturday. Game times to be announced!
CROSS COUNTRY OPENS IN TEMPLE
Taylor Cross Country Coach Shelli Cobb took 34 runners to Temple for the year's first meet held at the Sammons Golf Course and says "she was pleased" with the squad's efforts.
Alex Garcia (12:59-30th) and Katie Bryant (13:16-42nd) paced the seven Taylor Varsity Girl's efforts in a field of 120 runners, while Courtney Fields (14:32-45th) and Vanessa Castaneda (15:01-62nd) led the Lady Ducks' eight entries in the 160 runner JV Girls Field.
In Boy's action, the Ducks varsity boys ran in a field of 146 runners with David Salazar (16:44-25th) and Elric Martinez (17:01-39th) leading the local team of seven entries. In JV action, the Ducks best efforts came from Edgar Carrera (18:29-16th) and Albert Vasquez (18:40-17th) in a field of 175 runners.
Taylor's Cross Country squad heads to Lockhart this Saturday.
DUCKS FALL IN OPENER, 45-7
Coach Rick Cobia's Taylor Ducks fell to Bryan Rudder in their 2010 season opener Friday at Memorial Field as the Rangers rolled to an impressive 45-7 victory.
Taylor QB Jarvis Caldwell scampered 25 yards for the Ducks' lone touchdown at the midway point of the 4th quarter.
Rudder's Rangers, playing with their first senior class, scored early on a 30-yd field goal by Division I recruit Will Johnson. The Rangers added six TD's to light up the scoreboard, while holding the Ducks to just over 100 yards offense.
Taylor travels to Leander Vandegrift on Friday before returning home to host the Elgin Wildcats (Sept. 10th) and Manor Mustangs (Sept. 17th. All kickoffs at 7:30 pm.
TISD HIRES TASB SEARCH FIRM
At a special called meeting last week, the Taylor ISD Board of Trustees selected the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Search Services division to conduct the district's search for a new Superintendent.
The cost of the search committee has been erroneously reported by local media as $79,000, when in fact it will cost an estimated $7,900.
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There are a few copies of the 2010 Mallard still available for purchase. The cost is $50, cash only. Students and anyone interested in having the 2010 yearbook can see Melanie Catuongo at THS or email her at
for a convenient time to come by. Hurry, before the few remaining issues are sold!
The Taylor High School class of 2010 graduated Friday at the Williamson County Special Events Center. Among the diverse 222 members are students headed to college, trade schools, jobs, the military, parenthood and a future of multi-tasking. 
Taylor High School awarded over $100,000 in 116 local scholarship to seniors Thursday, May 13th at its Annual Evening Awards Program, according to THS counselors and Principal Danny Ward. "It was a great night," said Ward. "The Taylor community as a whole really steps up for this effort. We are all very thankful and proud of the support for students and from the donors." Left, senior Jordan Kiewit accepts an award from Superintendent Dr. Bruce Scott. 