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.
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.
More photos to share.
TJHS organized limo rides for their Fannie May fundraiser this past week! It was a great time. Students who qualified got a special ride to Angelo's for a pizza party.
More photos to share.
TJHS organized limo rides for their Fannie May fundraiser this past week! It was a great time. Students who qualified got a special ride to Angelo's for a pizza party.
TJHS organized limo rides for their Fannie May fundraiser this past week! It was a great time. Students who qualified got a special ride to Angelo's for a pizza party.
TJHS April Students of the Month--Congratulations!
Bottom Row: L-R (Kendall Ramsey, Dylan Gerlick, Christian Cluck, Alexis Klemola, Kenlee Durbin, Ian Sneed, Memphis Little, Marcis Bright, Abby Newberry, Dililla Jordan, Damari Thompson)
Middle Row: L-R (Drake Argo, Taylor Mayes, Victoria Verardi, Lincoln Coffey, Maddie Smith, Hope Kietzman, Emylie Hall, Ty Winans, Aylia Hardesty, Max McKenzie, Neissa Sanders, Addyson Gillen, Annabella Blue)
Top Row: L-R (Carter Crowder, Cole Franklin, Sean Arras, Jonathan Hansen, Brock Brown, Sean Morrison, Connor Hunsley, Elsie Williamson, Deacon Shanks, Lea Blue)
8th Grade Recognition Info--Tuesday, May 23 @ 1 pm--see flyer.
TJHS Fine Arts Fair Info--Thursday, May 18 from 6-7:30 PM.
TJHS Scouts are alive and well after their 20 mile march this past weekend! The Scouts BSA had their annual Lincoln Pilgrimage in Springfield last weekend. The event has occured for more than 75 years and features a hike from New Salem State Park all the way to Springfield. Well done, we are proud of you!
Thank you teachers!! We appreciate all you do for our district!!
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! The TJHS Student Council put together a cart of goodies for the teachers at the junior high. Thank you, TJHS teachers for all you do to help our students excel!
Yesterday, the TJHS Student Council honored Mr. Bruder for Principal Appreciation Day. We thank him for his hard work and dedication to the students and staff of the junior high!
Congratulations to our red sneaker winner, TJHS 5th grade student Dililla Jordan. Dililla's name was pulled from the raffle tickets students were given after donating to our recent student council fundraiser, Red Sneakers for Oakley, which promoted food allergy awareness.
Taylorville students and principals representing TCUSD3 this morning at the IPA Student Recognition Breakfast: Mr.
Eric Bruder, Grace Rogers, Lucas Salisbury, Mrs. Karen Kuntzman, Mrs. Michelle Reiss, Amber Achenbach, Kallie Havera, and Mr. Matt Hutchison.
Mrs. Curtin’s PE classes finished up their corn hole unit with a tournament. These are the winners from each hour!
Mrs. Foil’s 7th grade Geography class is finishing up their Europe Unit by presenting a PowerPoint of a European country that they choose. This was a partner project and student’s learned the country’s location, capital, religion, language, government, music, dance, art, facts about family, clothing, traditions, food, beliefs, interesting sites, what the countries learn, and population. Partners presented the PowerPoints to their class.
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!
