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Our teachers had the opportunity to learn some new instructional techniques. Kristi McCullough is modeling a Smekens reading lesson for the 2nd grade teachers in Mrs. Cope’s class. They are learning to use text features to identify what tricky words mean. #teachersasstudents
Our kindergarteners are making the last week of school extra special with a fantastic Disney Day celebration! There were so many adorable characters and happy faces. It's truly been a year to remember with these amazing kids!
Bubble Trouble (the good kind) -- The first graders in Mrs. Haselhorst's class had an absolute blast today learning the art of bubble blowing! Lots of giggles, a few proud "I did it!" moments, and definitely some sticky fingers. It's the simple joys that make learning so much fun! It was the perfect way to finish the last week of school!
Congratulations to Mavis Nation and her parents Josh and Mandy Nation for Mavis' nomination for leadership at North Elementary School!
Mavis attended the IPA Principal's Breakfast for this recognition. Keep shining bright, Mavis!
Join us in celebrating the graduating seniors who are embarking on a journey of military service! Your bravery and commitment to our country are deeply admired. We are so proud to have watched you grow and now prepare to defend our nation. Best of luck, and thank you for your future service! #SeniorSpotlight #MilitaryStrong # actOfService #ClassOf2025
Stormie and Twister are off on their first adventure. They popped up in one of our school buildings. Can you guess which novel place Stormie and Twister are today? Let's hear your guesses in the comments.
#stormieandtwister #summershenanigans
Get ready for an adventure! This summer, say hello to Stormie and Twister, our new pint-sized campus adventurers! You'll be seeing these two all around the district as they explore different schools and departments. Follow along with our "Where Are Stormie and Twister Now?" series to see all their summer shenanigans! Can you guess where they'll pop up next? #DistrictAdventures #SummerExplorers #StormieandTwister
Mrs. Deetz’s 1st grade class enjoyed cooperative puzzle time near the end of the school year. We love to see student's collaborating to get the job done!
Students in Miss Johnson's class celebrated Star Wars Day on May 4th. They enjoyed a full day of Star Wars themed activities.
We had a fun trip to DQ today. Special thanks to Legendary for sponsoring our trip!
Incoming Freshman Parents: Mark your calendars for this year's Tornado Drill. It's scheduled for August 7th, 2025 from 8:30AM-12:30PM.
Nancy Warren, TJHS cafeteria worker, Dan Nieves, 8th grade history, teacher and Shelli OBrien, special education teacher will all be retiring at the end of the school year. Together they have served the district for over 70+ years. They will all be missed dearly. Congratulations and best wishes on your new adventures!
Mark your calendars for this back to school Health and Wellness fair at the Taylorville YMCA. This event is hosted by Taylorville Memorial Hospital.
The Tiny Tornadoes from central school went for their Kindergarten visits at the end of the school year. They enjoyed checking out their new building and seeing where they will go to learn.
🌺 End-of-the-Year Luau Fun! 🌺
What a way to wrap up the school year! Our Student Council’s End-of-the-Year Luau was a huge success — filled with sunshine, laughter, and unforgettable memories. 🎉
A big THANK YOU to the Taylorville Fire Department for filling up our dunk tanks with the warmest water possible, Noonan’s Rental for providing the inflatables and dunk tank that brought the fun all day long, and our amazing cafeteria workers who had burgers and hot dogs ready to go for our students!
We’re so grateful to our incredible staff and students for making the day one to remember, and an extra special SHOUT OUT to our Student Council members who showed up early and helped make everything run smoothly. Your hard work made this celebration possible!
Here’s to a fantastic end of the year and an even better summer ahead! 🌞🌴🌊
Mrs. Grant’s first graders had class had the privilege of having a student worker in our classroom this year. Senior Kyleigh Heimsness helped out in our room each morning. Both the students and Mrs. Grant greatly appreciated her! We wish her all the best as she begins her college career at Millikin University!
Memorial School May Students of the Month. These students went above and beyond to demonstrate Enthusiasm during the month of May.
Pictured: 3rd grade : Maddilynn Vandenbergh, Madelynn Burch and Adalynn Haws. Not pictured: Pax Thai and Abel Lee. 4th grade: Dylan Rodden, Nathan Crowell, Corbyn Tucker, Arianna Bates, Olivia Ostermeier, Eleanora Humes, and Lilah Breese. And from our Rise classroom, Luke Smart. Thank you to Stephanie Longden from FNB for your continued sponsorship.
Follow along with us while we explore what happens at school when students are out for the summer. New episodes every Friday beginning 5/30/25.
We're excited to give you a behind the scene glimpse at how we spend the summer preparing for students to return in the Fall.
Happy Summer, TCUSD 3! 🏖️ We want to extend a huge thank you to our students for their perseverance, our staff for their passion, and our community for their partnership in making this school year so successful. Enjoy every moment of this much-anticipated break. Whether you're traveling, exploring, or simply relaxing, we hope it's filled with happiness and fun. See you next school year!
