Mrs. Foil’s 7th grade Geography Class studied four basic governments at the beginning of the year. They recently added multiple other government systems as they are learning about Europe’s countries. Students did A Gallery Walk of Governments.

Congratulations to Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. April Durbin! Mrs. Hughes has been named the Red Apple recipient of the month for March and Mrs. Durbin is the support staff member of the month in her school counselor role. Thank you to these two dedicated professionals for making a positive difference in the lives of our kids and community each and every day!

Recently, the TJHS Student Coucil sponsored the Red Sneakers for Oakley fundraiser to raise food allergy awareness. This fundraiser was spearheaded by Madison Krachum, who has a special interest in this topic. Pictured are the winners of the Red Sneakers for Oakley goody bags: Jace Smith, Wyatt Moreland, and Treyten Paulding. Dililla Jordan was the winner of a new pair of red sneakers!

See the following message from the Taylorville Sports Boosters.

See the following message from the Tornadoes Sports Boosters.

Mr. Shawn from Christian County Waste & Sanitation can to Memorial Elementary to teach our students about recycling.

Celebrating our awesome secretaries at TJHS! Thank you to Julie LeBeane and Stephanie Althoff for ALL that you do for the staff and students!

IESA Tryout Dates

More pictures from TJHS's Frat Boy Day

Frat Boy Day at TJHS

TJHS Student Council--"Frat Boy" Day brings out a lot of smiles and 1980's (best decade ever) garb. Thanks to everyone that participated today! More pics to come...

Thank you First National Bank in Taylorville for your generous contribution to the TJHS positive behavior intervention kids store! Mrs. West and Mrs. Wise are pictured along with Stephanie Longden and Hanna Buzzard!

TJHS March Students of the Month Back Row: L-R (Levi Buesinger, McKenna Jones, Lauren Hartwig, Tyler Crowell, Levi Shapiro, Morgan Likes) Front Row: L-R (Lea Johnson, Opal Ryan, Mila Gregory, Wyatt Moreland, Brenden Acree) Front Row: L-R (Edi Redjepi, Adler Seaton, Kenlee Durbin, Amelia Masters, Alexis Allard, Adelyn Durbin, Grace Mizeur, James Peabody, Drake Hoy, Ezra Davis, Blaklee Edwards, Kendall Ramsey) Middle Row: L-R (Kali Duknoski, Kade Guhlstorf, Griffin Craggs, Evie Bowman, Kara Frey, Brooke Bonitzer, Hope Kietzman, Josephine Durbin, Daniel Elam, Griffin Rogers, Easton Hall, Ainsley Altman, Aralyn Vocks, Ally Miller) Top Row: L-R (Cole Phillips, Carter Hennings, Grayson Craggs, Grace Rogers, Connor Hunsley, Eli Ellis, Ben Peabody, Isaac Repscher, Aleah Coffey, Amelia Clayton, Hailey Johnson)

FYI: The newest Skyward update released this afternoon will require users (staff, parents, and guardians) to enter their password twice the next time they visit Skyward. This is a one time prompt for enhanced security.

Taylorville Food Service is hiring!

Congratulations to Grace Rogers our TJHS Illinois Principal's Association representative for 22-23. Grace has a positive attitude towards everything she does, from education to athletics. Grace always strives to do her best and encourages others to do the same. Grace continues to challenge herself and works at improving based on what her coaches, teachers, and team asks of her. If you can only have one person on your team, Grace Rogers is who you want. Grace is a leader in academics, community service, and athletics. She uses her positive attitude and energy as a tool to lift up her peers.

The Red Sneakers for Oakley fundraiser at TJHS will be extended through the rest of the week. Students are encouraged to wear red each day. Students will be given a ticket for each dollar donated for a chance to win a red pair of sneakers! Also, there will be a bake sale after school Thursday and Friday to raise money for the Taylorville Food Pantry. All items are $1.

School Librarian Recognition--The date was slated for April 4 for recognition, but we are grateful everyday for the service of Mrs. Suzanne Southworth in the TJHS Media Center. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to serve our students and staff!

Tornado apparel order - extended deadline. Order today! https://taylorvillejhbooster2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Tomorrow (April 12) Student Council will be collecting donations for the Red Sneakers for Oakley Foundation. Bring $1 and wear anything red to participate and help us raise money and awareness for food allergies. StuCo members will be in the main hallway to collect your donation.