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
The Taylorville Knights of Columbus recently gave a donation to special education programs at the Taylorville Schools. The donations are a direct result of the generous donations given during the annual Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive.
Pictured are:
Eric Bruder, TJHS principal, Joe Champley, Knight of Columbus, Michelle Reiss, Memorial School principal, Karen Kuntzman, North School principal, Matt Hutchison, THS principal, and Roy Hunsley, Knights of Columbus
Sharing information from the Springfield Area Soccer Association, also known as, SASA. They are hosting a Spring Youth Recreational League(s) this SUMMER. See the attached flyer for further details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bNQw6eja7ap8otGoTrFaX9b6ByBHstFE/view?usp=sharing
THS graduate Maddy Brown presented to Mr. Dunn's 8th grade PE class about the importance of dental hygiene. Maddy is set to graduate from Lake Land's dental hygiene program at the end of this semester. Thanks for speaking to our kids and best wishes on your career!
Congratulations to Mrs. Jean Ninmer on her second recognition as our teacher of the month/Red Apple recipient. Mrs. Ninmer is in her last year as our band/choir director at TJHS and we once again recognize her for her excellence in the field of education. She reiterates that teaching is her calling, "I use teaching to encourage others to join in a common goal and to treat others well." One of her many fond memories occurred when, "a struggling student finally played a musical passage beautifully. The whole band applauded spontaneously in a show of encouragement and support!" Thank you Mrs. Ninmer.
Congratulations to our support staff member of the month at TJHS, Mrs. Tammy Reindl. Mrs. Reindl works collaboratively with our teaching staff to integrate technology with lessons in a meaningful and impactful manner. Her ability to find creative ways to enhance learning experiences at TJHS by making them as engaging as possible is her strength. Mrs. Reindl also helps with all of our testing windows, coordinates with student services, and splits her time to serve at Taylorville High School as well. One of her fondest memories occurred when, "I witnessed the intense reactions as students used the Oculus "VR" to go into space or explore the Titanic. One student even threw the goggles off because he was drifting in space." Thank you Mrs. Reindl.
Please help support our local food pantry this week!
Thank you
Celebrate Builders Club Week/Food Drive!
March 18-22
The wait it over! The BOGO Bookfair to coming to Memorial Elementary April 22-26 during school hours. Family night will be Monday, April 22, 5:30-6:30. Everyone is welcome.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/memorialelementaryschool21
THS Cheer Camp
TJHS Scholastic Bowl celebrated 8th Grade Night last evening. Congratulations to Madelyn Likes, Landri Salmon, Addison Cottingham, Madison Karchum, Ethan Garrett, Tanner Marlow, and Adam Cunnington!
"Tornadoes Together" is a 5th grade club created by Ally Koniak and Amber Achenbach. Their hope is to connect peers with students in our life skills class, "FACeS" to make life-long friendships. All of these kids are amazing and their hearts are in the right place! Thank you for making TJHS a better place to be each and everyday through your leadership!! Faculty sponsors are Matt Peabody and Lynn Dexheimer.
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