
Mrs. Foil’s 7th Grade Geography classes finished up the year by completing an African Shield Project. Students researched a country then designed a shield drawing pictures about facts from their African country.





The end of the school year is always better with Kona Ice!



1st graders at North School celebrated Ice Cream Day on Friday, May 19th. Students' reading and math curriculum for the day was centered around ice cream activities. Thank you to Rahar Pest Control, McClure's Funeral Home, Ron's Produce, People's Bank, and the Likes Family for donating Dilly Bars from Dairy Queen for all the students!


What a fun week in Mrs. Anderson’s 6th grade class. Mrs. Reindl went into Mrs. Anderson’s 6th grade classrooms last week and worked with the students on coding and flying drones. This week, the 6th grade students coded and drove sphero’s to bowl, play mini golf, and have bot battles. They also drove the drones through an obstacle course - all designed by Mrs. Anderson. Continue to learn while having fun!!








TJHS May Students of the Month
Front row L to R: Luke Short, Alyse Brown, Kathleen Denning, Emery Ellis, Garrett Shultz
Middle L to R: Molly Smith, Eli Ellis, Evie Bowman, Brooklyn Bonitzer, Jo Durbin, Tanner Henning, Noah Barnes, McKayla Goacher, Ashton Hagan
Back L to R: Hayden Hendricker, Makilynn Hague-Boaden, Skyler Stockon, Logan Halligan, Carrie Olivio, Sawyer Demsey, Remington Buerk, Brooklyn Little, Audrey Norris
Nora Thomas
Not Pictured: Mackenzie Miller



Final PBIS store for the year. Thank you to our great students and staff that went above and beyond to install some more fun and excitement at TJHS. Also, thank you to our many generous sponsors that helped fuel the effort! Have a great summer and stay positive!!





While learning about the structure of DNA in Mrs. Fassero's class, seventh grade students built an edible model!






05-19-23 Canceled
As always, the safety of our students, staff, and community are of the utmost concern. Due to unforeseen circumstances the after graduation parade has been canceled for this evening. Upon review with the Taylorville Police Department, the school administration, and school board, we are implementing safety measures and canceling the parade.

Fine Arts Fair--5/18/23 @ TJHS--6-7 pm



The Family Beekeepers of Illinois visited TJHS and did a great job educating our students and staff about the amazing world of bees. Thank you for taking time to visit!





Mrs. Foil’s 7th grade Geography class learned about Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Students worked in small groups using an ABC Chart for Christianity.




Congratulations to our retirees!!


Trey Ramsey and James Brentz of the Tommy Store make a donation to Jeff Himstedt for The Evan Bed project. Jeff is a 2007 graduate of THS. The THS Business Management class makes a donation to a group each year.


THS Athletes for the 2022-2023 School Year! Thank you for a fantastic year of memories!


Thank you to everyone who participated in the Angelo’s Take-N-Bake Fundraiser and congratulations to our top sellers: Gwynn Shapiro, Olivia Harden, and Aubree Durbin. We had a three-way tie so all three got to “Pie the Principal!”




Here are some pictures from last night's Honor Choir Concert! Nice job by the choirs from TJHS and THS!
Congratulations to the THS Senior Choral Members!




Happy Retirement to Kath Vocks! 28 years of service to TCUSD#3. Here are Addison Vocks and Kathy Vocks on their last day at THS!
Congratulation Kathy! Enjoy retirement...


It's a Great Day to be a Tornado! Janet Prose is the 1st Gold Rush Winner! Kaydence Prose sold the Ticket. Congratulations to Janet!
Senior Celebration! Thank you Class of 2023!




THS Demo Day #12


TJHS Mental Health Awareness/Spirit Week--Mental health challenges for teens is on the rise, but there is help for everyone. Please join us as we seek to decrease the stigma surrounding emotional/mental health and provide outlets for the kids to connect and receive the much needed support.
