On the evening of Friday, April 12, 2024 the THS Music Department sent several
ensembles to participate in the Illinois High School Association State Music Contest.
The THS Concert Choir, Concert Band, and Jazz Band each prepared a set of very
challenging music to perform in front of a three judge panel. Each of those groups
earned the highest level rating of Superior, or Division I. These student musicians
did a great job, and represented our school and community extremely well.
Congratulations!
TJHS 8th grade recognition announcement...
For immediate release:
Congratulations to Madison Krachum, our Taylorville Junior High School Illinois Principals Association student leadership nominee. Madison represents the very best of our student body. She is kind and takes the time to encourage her peers and engage in meaningful ways with both students and staff. She is active in many organizations and is a leader in our Student Council, Scholastic Bowl Team, Band, TJHS student library assistants, and involved in community activities. Madison assists on the Mt. Auburn Community Picnic Board and just enjoys doing things for other people. Thank you for the opportunity to recognize this outstanding young leader!
Wayne Beck and Kurt Longden from the Family Beekeepers of Illinois came to talk to the 7th grade about bees and beekeeping. Students got to observe a colony and learn why they are so important to us. Visit their website and facebook page to find out more.
https://family-beekeepers.com/
Congratulations to Gwynn Shapiro! She is being honored by the Illinois Principals Association for her leadership at Memorial Elementary School!
The nominations for Gwynn stated: "Gwynn displays leadership and dedication within the Memorial Elementary community. She is a great role model for all fourth grade students. She displays a great attitude every single day. She is very respectful to teachers and other students and never fails to use proper manners. She will always help students who are struggling and is able to bring a smile to their faces. She strives to resolve conflicts among students. Academically, she puts in over 100% effort in every assignment, test, or project she completes. She takes initiative in group projects and demonstrates responsibility in classroom activities.”
“Gwynn is the true depiction of what it means to be a leader. She really shines her light to make others feel happy without even knowing it. Students admire Gwynn because of her leadership characteristics like responsibility, respectfulness, and kindness. Gwynn steps in when anyone needs help. She is a great role model to all students throughout the entire school!”
Gwynn will be honored at the IPA Student Leadership Breakfast on May 8.
Today, Mr. Koniak presented "Current Events with Structure and Substance" at the ICSS Spring Conference. This year's conference, titled Emerging Narratives and Technologies in Social Studies, was held on the University of Illinois Springfield campus. Mr. Koniak shared how he integrates technology and a variety of instructional techniques in his current events class at THS.
Tornadoes Together met today and had a great time with their guinea pig projects! Love those smiles!!
Thanks to generous sponsors throughout the school year, TJHS students have been able to shop at the school store monthly with their Tornado Tickets. Tornado Tickets are earned by the students for going above and beyond and following school expectations.
Student Council members have taken ownership of working the school store and have done a fabulous job. One popular item in the store this month is book tokens for the school book machine.
Thank you to Dexheimer Farms, CNB Bank & Trust, First National Bank in Taylorville, Kiwanis Club, Designed with Detail and TJHS Student Council for their donations this school year.
TJHS's Nurse Fox presents, the 5th grade health film, “Always Changing and Growing Up.”
Dates are as follows:
Thursday May 9, 2024 in the Forum at 1:45 PM for all girls
Friday May 10, 2024 in the Forum at 1:45 PM for all boys
Message from Jake Whetsell of the Christian County CEO Program:
This is Jake Whetsell with the Christian County CEO Program and I am also a senior at THS. Our CEO class is holding a murder mystery dinner and silent auction this Saturday, April 13th, with the show beginning at 7 pm. We have sold out of in-person tickets but we decided to have a livestream of the event. We are selling virtual tickets for $25 to join the livestream and enjoy the show. On the livestream, attendees will be able to submit their guess or bid in the comment section. The link would open at 6:30 and the show would begin at 7. I have included the link to sign up for the livestream at the bottom of this email. We hope to have your support and to see on the stream this Saturday to experience our production.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7Up3l--wdslKCEPVCwbq3_xOFGLDoz5UDufgFcL9dMKOHjw/viewform
TCUSD3 was well represented this evening at the Central Illinois STEM Fair in Rochester. Thank you to Mrs. Reindl, Mrs. Specha, Mr. Hohenstein and the TommyTV crew, and Mrs. Mateer and the Tommy Photo crew for sharing their expertise!
2024 Solar Eclipse viewing at THS! Great Memories! Thank you to Mrs. Hefner for the Pictures.
Just a reminder for Memorial students and parents, we will be taking the IAR State test this week. Get a good night's sleep, because we have a busy week!!!
TJHS--Educational Plan for the April 8--Solar Eclipse
--Students will receive their glasses during lunches on Monday and no outside recesses will take place 5-8th grade.
--Students will review the safety protocols with their 8th period teachers prior to heading outside. 8th hour begins at 1:47 pm and ends at 2:33 pm.
--8th period teachers will read the Safety Protocols.
--Full eclipse is slated to occur at 2:03 pm
--Teachers will escort their students with ISO glasses to the already designated evacuation areas on the TJHS campus and remain with them until returning inside as a class.
--Thank you to Mrs. Wagner "Science Dept Chair" for her guidance and leadership in these protocols and let's enjoy this natural phenomenon in as safe a manner as possible.
A reminder to all that nominations for the 3rd Annual Tommy Awards are still open and will remain open until April 7th at 11:59 P.M.
The Taylorville Police Department and Christian County Sheriff made us aware of an incident they were investigating involving weapons possessed by a person outside of school, which also resulted in the recovery of a look-alike weapon “BB Gun” located at school. They have assured us that at no time are they aware our students or staff were ever in danger. We are grateful for their thorough and rapid response and for keeping us apprised as the investigation unfolded. Please don’t be alarmed by the additional visibility of officers in the area over the next couple of days as we have asked police to be more visible in and around the school.
On School Librarian Appreciation Day, THS would like to thank Mrs. Kim Porter our School Librarian, and Mrs. Suzanne Childers for all they do for THS!
Our paraprofessionals are 👏 the best.
Taylorville Senior High School will provide students with the educational opportunity to observe the 2024 Solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Students will be provided specially designed solar eclipse glasses courtesy of CNB Bank & Trust to safely view the eclipse. Some teachers may choose to take students outside for safe viewing during the upcoming solar eclipse. The solar eclipse will begin at 12:45 PM peaking around 2:00 PM with 97% totality and ending near 3:15 PM. THS will release ALL students to the THS Football Field at 1:45 for the eclipse viewing. Students will return to class at the conclusion of the viewing.
Congratulations to the following students for earning Peoples Bank & Trust and WTIM's March Students of the Month!
L - R: PBT REPRESENTATIVE MASON CROWE; FRESHMAN DEKOTA BLUE; SOPHOMORE JACKIE CARGLE; JUNIOR ARIANNA PRESNELL; SENIOR AVA ODAM
