Due to a scheduling conflict with Inter-State Studio, the junior high is rescheduling yearbook club/group pictures for tomorrow, Feb 9, 2024. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Thank you,
Eric Bruder, principal
Taylorville Rally Towel Night Friday, February 9th sponsored by CTI (Graphic designed by Sophie Robinson)
Thank you to the Christian County Sheriffs Department, Kincaid K-9 Unit, and the Litchfield K-9 Units for conducting a thorough sweep of the junior high today as part of our mission to provide a safe and drug-free learning environment.
Your support matters more than we can express!
Parents it's 5Essential Survey time! Please take a moment to complete this year's survey.
2023-24 Illinois Supplemental Parent Survey
Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Happy School Counselors Appreciation Week. Thank you Mr. Eric Farden, Mrs. April Durbin, Mrs. Kaila Archibald, Miss Chauntel Vance, and Mr. Jeb Odam for all you do for THS!
Class of 2028 Parent,
As your 8th grader prepares to sign up for High School classes, Jostens helps to promote the transition. The video below highlights the messaging from the assembly with the Class of 2028. Students also received a ‘Commit to Graduate’ packet at the meeting. Details listed.
https://view.vidreach.io/q/U5qSlnkI
Congratulations to Payton White (5), as she has been recognized for her positive can do attitude reflected in her academic work and relationships at TJHS. Keep up the great work Payton.
Students of the Month:
Front: Arabella Scott, Resi Merrifield, Sailor Rodgers, Klaira DeClerck, and Briggs Champley
Middle: Camdyn Foor, Natalie VanHoveln, Kate Sample, Maci Salisbury, and Caddis Spurgeon
Back: Colten Horve, Colton McDermith, Grayson Stolte, Brooklyn Hosto, and Ella Neighbours
Not pictured: Chelsea Romero and Leigha Mollet
Staff Spotlight: Left to Right P.E.-Brooke Hickey, Music-Jacob Schumacher and Art-Tracie Boehme
These three teachers work together with the classroom teachers to create units that enhance and extend the learning in the classroom setting. They work on movement, social emotional well being , and creative expression. Our students are very lucky to have such a great team adding activities to their day!
Introducing the Miller Media Group and Peoples Bank & Trust Students of the Month at Taylorville Junior High School.
Pictured: Mr. Jeff Grimmett, Marley Beach (8), Maecy Richardson (7), Ian Sneed (6), Blake Sample (5), Mr. Mason Crowe
Congratulations and thank you to our outstanding students and sponsors!
The Boys Tennis season is right around the corner! We are looking for players to join our returning team members. There are no tryouts and you don't have to know how to play tennis! I will teach you everything you need to know. All you need to bring to practice is a tennis racket, a competitive spirit and a willingness to learn! Spread the word! There will be a short meeting at 2:45 on Thursday, February 15th during advisory and practice starts Monday, February 26th from 3:30-5:30. Hope to see you there!
Yesterday we celebrated the students who have had Perfect Attendance for 100 days in a row!
This Month's Tornado Futures Career Speaker Series featured STEM/IT.
MPH
TJHS--Perfect Attendance winners for January 15-January 26.
5th grade: Camri Phillips
6th grade: Airalyn Vicks
7th grade: Samuel Wagner
8th grade: Carson Mizera
These students were at school each day the last two weeks and completed all of their E-Learning assignments. Well done!
Mrs. Wilham had Mrs. Reindl come into her Practical Academic Assistance classes to teach the students tips and tricks on creating a digital planner.
She also had Mrs. Reindl come into her Practical English 12 class to work with the Seniors on photo editing a recipe or quote. She then taught the seniors about the glow forge in the Stem Lab. With this knowledge of applications and machines, they are creating cutting boards with recipes lasered on them.
Students who were not working on the photoediting - had the option to work on a literacy choice board that Mrs. Reindl created or a vision board of their future to print posters at a later date.
8th Grade Orientation for the Class of 2028 is Tuesday, February 27th at 6:00 pm in the THS Cafe!
Taylorville High School band director Cliff Jourdan served as a presenter at the Illinois Music Education Conference this week. His session focused on the crucial information that all new music teachers need, but usually aren't taught to them in college. The session included practical input from both new and veteran teachers and incorporated his experiences as a "new" teacher in Taylorville. He is shown in this photo with co-presenter Amanda Maloney of Vandalia Public Schools. Congratulations to Mr. Jourdan.
Taylorville Rally Towel Night (Sponsored by CTI)
Taylorville schools will be closed today, January 23, due to concerns with the early morning commute, however, we will utilize e-learning.
Correction: All TJHS extra curricular activities and practice are cancelled for this evening. The regional has been rescheduled for tomorrow and Wednesday.
Jan 23rd
4:30pm - Mt Zion vs Charleston
5:45pm - Taylorville vs Mattoon
Jan 24th
4:30pm Championship
Congratulations to our Red Apple recipient, Mrs. Jacqueline Foil and Mr. Brian Sample, our December staff member of the month.
Mrs. Foil fondly remembers that a teacher made a difference in her life and enjoys having previous students visit her at TJHS. She teaches because of the lifelong connections she is able to make with her students and the blessing it is to be an educator.
Mr. Sample is our support staff member of the month and serves as a 1:1 aide within our educational programming. Not only does Mr. Sample make a difference in the lives of the kids he assists, but he also puts in many hours as the TJHS athletic director. Some of his fondest memories come from post-season games and the enjoyment it brought to the players.
These two individuals exemplify the positive impact educators have on the lives of individuals and the greater community.
