These students are recognized for displaying the April Tornado character trait "Enthusiasm"--the quality of showing how much you like something by the way you act and talk. School spirit begins here, Go Tornadoes!!!".
Cutline:
Front Row: L-R (Emma Baietto, Aalyiah Clements)
Middle Row: L-R (Lindy Ademi, Judson Shanks, Olivia Davis, Whitt Brown, Maya Dempsey, Camille Nash, Bella Warren, Jaxon Simpson, Brooks May)
Back Row: L-R (Brian Bass, Lyndon Gunther, Tommy Reed, Brady Bell, Bentley Heimsness, Colby Boykin, Ryleigh Settle, Mylie Jones, Kemper Wanless)
Not Pictured: Kaylynn Johanningmeier, Logan Smith
The TJHS After-School Homework Help Program will end this Thursday, May 2 for the 23-24 school year. Thank you for your involvement and participation in allowing these kids an opportunity to put forth extra effort and commitment to academics.
Our "Tornadoes Together" kids had a great time with sidewalk chalk and a dedicated time to have fun in the sun!
Congratulations to the TJHS Scholastic Bowl team for winning regionals last evening!
More bullseyes for Mrs. Curtin's classes!
Ms. Cummins' 7th grade ELA classes are raising money to donate to the International Rescue Committee. The IRC is dedicated to helping refugees rebuild their lives. They provide refugees around the world with essential aid and services. Well done!
Mrs. Curtin's students who got a bullseye on day 3!
Day 2 of archery for Mrs. Curtin's classes. These kids shot a bullseye!
TJHS 8th grade recognition announcement...
For immediate release:
Congratulations to Madison Krachum, our Taylorville Junior High School Illinois Principals Association student leadership nominee. Madison represents the very best of our student body. She is kind and takes the time to encourage her peers and engage in meaningful ways with both students and staff. She is active in many organizations and is a leader in our Student Council, Scholastic Bowl Team, Band, TJHS student library assistants, and involved in community activities. Madison assists on the Mt. Auburn Community Picnic Board and just enjoys doing things for other people. Thank you for the opportunity to recognize this outstanding young leader!
Bullseye! Mrs. Curtin's PE started archery and these 3 students hit their first bullseye!
Wayne Beck and Kurt Longden from the Family Beekeepers of Illinois came to talk to the 7th grade about bees and beekeeping. Students got to observe a colony and learn why they are so important to us. Visit their website and facebook page to find out more.
https://family-beekeepers.com/
Tornadoes Together met today and had a great time with their guinea pig projects! Love those smiles!!
Thanks to generous sponsors throughout the school year, TJHS students have been able to shop at the school store monthly with their Tornado Tickets. Tornado Tickets are earned by the students for going above and beyond and following school expectations.
Student Council members have taken ownership of working the school store and have done a fabulous job. One popular item in the store this month is book tokens for the school book machine.
Thank you to Dexheimer Farms, CNB Bank & Trust, First National Bank in Taylorville, Kiwanis Club, Designed with Detail and TJHS Student Council for their donations this school year.
TJHS's Nurse Fox presents, the 5th grade health film, “Always Changing and Growing Up.”
Dates are as follows:
Thursday May 9, 2024 in the Forum at 1:45 PM for all girls
Friday May 10, 2024 in the Forum at 1:45 PM for all boys
TCUSD3 was well represented this evening at the Central Illinois STEM Fair in Rochester. Thank you to Mrs. Reindl, Mrs. Specha, Mr. Hohenstein and the TommyTV crew, and Mrs. Mateer and the Tommy Photo crew for sharing their expertise!
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 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