Mrs. Rice’s 8th grade history classes recently completed a unit of study on the United States Flag Code. Students analyzed the meaning of the words in the Pledge of Allegiance, discussed proper display and disposal of the American flag, proper etiquette during the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner, and how to properly fold the American flag.
Izabella Kail is today's School-to-Work Spotlight! Izabella works at McDonald's.
School-to-Work Spotlight! Billy Harden works at Landmark Service Dept.
Good morning everyone,
It’s that time of year again! Friday, October 13th, 2023 is our 3rd Annual Folds of Honor / Military Appreciation Game vs. Charleston. Attached is a link to ‘Military Themed THS’ apparel that we sell to help Folds of Honor (100% of the proceeds go directly to FOH). Tornado students, teachers, parents, and fans can purchase this apparel (via online) for ONE WEEK. The apparel will be delivered to THS prior to the 10/13/23 game (all are encouraged to wear this apparel that day to show support!)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me and thank you for your support!
Lee Mateer
Taylorville High School
Lmateer@tcusd3.org
Online Store Link:
https://shop.primodesigns.net/THSFoH/shop/home
A tribute to Mr. Allan Rohrer, the first principal at TJHS, circa 1965. Eileen Mateer and fellow 5th grader Amber Achenbach correctly answered the trivia question from yesterday's 5th grade class meeting. Congratulations and we honor Mr. Rohrer who served this community from 1965-1992. Thank you for a legacy of excellence!
We are happy to be back outside for these beautiful days during recess...
Thankful at TJHS!
Day 5.1--TJHS "New Faces in New Places"--We are excited to spotlight TJHS staff taking on new assignments and challenges, as well as adding new teachers in the building ready to bring their gifts and talents to our Taylorville community. Each of these next four days we will post two of our "New Faces in New Places." We welcome: Joshua Dively on board as our Media Center aide. Mr. Dively assists with classroom usage in our library, Chromebook upkeep, and managing the day to day activites in the Media Center.
Day 5--TJHS "New Faces in New Places"--We are excited to spotlight TJHS and NPT staff taking on new assignments and challenges, as well as adding new teachers in the building ready to bring their gifts and talents to our Taylorville community. Each of these next five days we will post two of our "New Faces in New Places." We welcome new TCUSD #3 and NPT staff members serving our students: Beth Guhlstorf "Speech Pathologist", Shelby Babbs "social worker", and Madison Lush "occuptional therapist."
THS School-to-Work Spotlight! Hannah Hartwig works at Amenities on Main!
Day 4--TJHS "New Faces in New Places"--We are excited to spotlight TJHS staff taking on new assignments and challenges, as well as adding new teachers in the building ready to bring their gifts and talents to our Taylorville community. Each of these next four days we will post two of our "New Faces in New Places." We welcome: Jeesica Reber "6th science" and Ashley Hughes "6th math/social studies"--to their new places, as both were prior 5th grade teachers.
PS--Day 5 coming with new NPT staff featured...
THS School-To-Work Spotlight. Macy Wagahoft works at Little Luxuries!
Congratulations to James Febus on receiving this week's THS Tornado Appreciation Award. James was nominated by April Mateer for his kindness and helpfulness. Thank you, James!
Good news to share from THS! Ian McGrath (Senior at THS) was awarded the National Rural and Small Town Award through the College Board. Congratulations Ian on a job well done!
(Pictured Ian McGrath, Ian McGrath, and THS Counseling Department Chair Chauntel Vance)
THS School-To-Work Spotlight! Kayla Lawrence works at CTI in their Finance Department!
Tornado Futures Career Speaker Series returns to THS for the 2023-2024 School year!
Today's School-To-Work Spotlight! Abby Erlenbush, Central Commodity FS (Taylorville). Well done Abby!
Day 3--TJHS "New Faces in New Places"--We are excited to spotlight TJHS staff taking on new assignments and challenges, as well as adding new teachers in the building ready to bring their gifts and talents to our Taylorville community. Each of these next four days we will post two of our "New Faces in New Places." We welcome: Toni Johnson and Morganne Sharrow--5th Grade Teachers
THS is in the midst of conducting our Safety Drills for the 2023-2024 School year.
We conducted our Bus Evacuation Drills yesterday 8/22/23 during P.E. Class and this morning with the cooperation of TPD and CCSO we conducted our Code Red Lockdown Drill. Thank you to both the Taylorville Police Department and the Christian County Sheriff's Office. We will conduct our first Fire Drill tomorrow.
Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettlekamp and Chief Deputy Jim Baker are excited to announce the release of a custom smartphone application. The app will serve as an innovative way for the Sheriff's Office to connect with Christian County residents and visitors, providing information quickly and efficiently to anyone with a smartphone. Apps allow the ability to reach and serve citizens where they are: their smartphones. We hope you enjoy the App and will assist us in sharing the App with others. To share the App tap the settings icon in the upper right corner of the App.
TJHS Lunch Balance Information Update: Dear TJHS Community,
In an effort to minimize and mitigate the shock of oversized lunch account deficits we are sending Skyward reminders every Friday to the guardians of any student that has a negative balance of $10 or more. Until the balance is addressed, students will not be allowed to purchase extra a la carte items.
Thank you and we are addressing with each class this week so our students are aware of the policy shift. Please have the discussion at home as well. The shock of a $300 TJHS cafeteria bill will hopefully not occur due to the advanced notifications.
Thank you--Eric Bruder, principal
