
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.


Congratulations to all of our Class of 2023 Seniors Award Winners! Senior Awards Night was held last night in the THS Cafe!
(Pictures from Tommy Photo)




Seventh graders have been learning about cells and DNA. Today, they extracted DNA from strawberries.







Today, TJHS Student Council members honored Mrs. Fox for School Nurse Appreciation Day! The students and staff appreciate all she does to keep us healthy!


The Family Beekeepers of Illinois visited the 7th graders this week at TJHS. They learned all about a bee's colony and how important bees are to us. They also got to see the queen and taste fresh honey.
Check out their website if you are interested. https://family-beekeepers.com/
On Thursday, we will follow this up by tasting different honeys.





