October is National Principals Month, and we are GRATEFUL for you and your leadership. As a Leader of Hope, we see your dedication every single day! #ThankAPrincipal #LeadersofHope https://ilprincipals.org/principal-appreciation/
Anthony Aldridge, from the Six Flags Operational Division, spoke to Mrs. Porter’s Computer Concepts class today about roller payers design.
Kindergarteners practiced their engineering skills by creating shapes from pumpkins and toothpicks during a Fall themed STEM lesson.
2nd graders in Miss Evans's class loved making catapults and collecting data on their predictions. Special thanks to Ms. Specha for coming in today!
The wall is open! Mrs. Alberssen’s and Mrs. Graves’s eighth grade ELA
classes are currently working on a Descriptive Writing Unit covering
standards W. 8. A. - E. Collaboration and creativity at its best!
#hard working students!
Ms. Laker's 5th Grade Reading Class practicing skills while playing literacy board games.
Trunk or Treat
Order from the online TJHS Booster's store by following this link: https://taylorvillejhbooster2022.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The Army National Guard visited with the first graders during community helpers week. Thank you for visiting and teaching us about your job!
October is National Principals Month, and we are excited to celebrate our administrators as Leaders of Hope! Thank you for your dedication! #ThankAPrincipal #LeadersofHope https://ilprincipals.org/principal-appreciation/
Reminder Taylorville Community: McTeacher's Night is coming soon!
Come support our schools on
Thursday, October 13, from 4-8 PM at Taylorville McDonalds
Mayor Barry spoke with the first graders about being the Mayor of Taylorville this morning. Thanks for visiting during community helpers week and bringing us some treats.
Thank you toTaylorville Memorial Hospital for sending an ER nurse to speak to our first graders during community helpers week. Nurse Lucas Schneider spoke to students about his job taking care of patients in the emergency room.
Support the Taylorville Junior High Boosters by ordering merchandise from their online store. All online orders can be shipped to the school for free or pay extra to have items shipped to your home.
https://taylorvillejhbooster2022.itemorder.com/shop/home/
These drawings of the proposed fine arts/fieldhouse center were provided by the architect at last evening's building committee meeting.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yfXV3FeHs8zHnzoFrDdaZ3v1cXl5QNky/view?usp=sharing
Mrs. Foil's students are pictured using their whiteboards to learn the 5 major lines of latitude and the 2 major lines of longitude. Students participated in a group competition mapping latitude and longitude on the classroom ceiling. The video features students learning latitude and longitude with a partner.
The Taylorville Fire Department visited North Elementary School on Wednesday to teach the first graders about their jobs. Thank you for bringing your truck along with you!
Sherriff Kettelkamp visited with the first graders today during community helpers week and brought along Deputy Ryan to talk about their jobs in law enforcement. Thank you for visiting our school and bringing along your squad car.
Ryan Reitmeier, the director of Taylorville Public Library, joined Mrs. Sorrill's English 10A classes on Monday to discuss banned books. Ryan brought several examples of well-known banned books like Harry Potter, Hop on Pop and Twilight to use as examples. Mr. Reitmeier's presentation helped students understand their voice in book banning and raised awareness of the controversy behind many banned books.
More photos from TJHS girls PE classes as they perfect their archery skills. Pictured are those that received a 7, 8, 9, or 10. Congratulations to Addison O'Dell for securing a bullseye!
A huge thank you to Powder Keg for donating new carbon arrows to the program!
