On Monday, April 22nd, Mrs. Williams' Housing & Home Furnishings class took a field trip to the Dana-Thomas house and Lincoln's home.
On the evening of Friday, April 12, 2024 the THS Music Department sent several
ensembles to participate in the Illinois High School Association State Music Contest.
The THS Concert Choir, Concert Band, and Jazz Band each prepared a set of very
challenging music to perform in front of a three judge panel. Each of those groups
earned the highest level rating of Superior, or Division I. These student musicians
did a great job, and represented our school and community extremely well.
Congratulations!
Today, Mr. Koniak presented "Current Events with Structure and Substance" at the ICSS Spring Conference. This year's conference, titled Emerging Narratives and Technologies in Social Studies, was held on the University of Illinois Springfield campus. Mr. Koniak shared how he integrates technology and a variety of instructional techniques in his current events class at THS.
Message from Jake Whetsell of the Christian County CEO Program:
This is Jake Whetsell with the Christian County CEO Program and I am also a senior at THS. Our CEO class is holding a murder mystery dinner and silent auction this Saturday, April 13th, with the show beginning at 7 pm. We have sold out of in-person tickets but we decided to have a livestream of the event. We are selling virtual tickets for $25 to join the livestream and enjoy the show. On the livestream, attendees will be able to submit their guess or bid in the comment section. The link would open at 6:30 and the show would begin at 7. I have included the link to sign up for the livestream at the bottom of this email. We hope to have your support and to see on the stream this Saturday to experience our production.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7Up3l--wdslKCEPVCwbq3_xOFGLDoz5UDufgFcL9dMKOHjw/viewform
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!
2024 Solar Eclipse viewing at THS! Great Memories! Thank you to Mrs. Hefner for the Pictures.
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 Police Department and Christian County Sheriff made us aware of an incident they were investigating involving weapons possessed by a person outside of school, which also resulted in the recovery of a look-alike weapon “BB Gun” located at school. They have assured us that at no time are they aware our students or staff were ever in danger. We are grateful for their thorough and rapid response and for keeping us apprised as the investigation unfolded. Please don’t be alarmed by the additional visibility of officers in the area over the next couple of days as we have asked police to be more visible in and around the school.
On School Librarian Appreciation Day, THS would like to thank Mrs. Kim Porter our School Librarian, and Mrs. Suzanne Childers for all they do for THS!
Congratulations to the following students for earning Peoples Bank & Trust and WTIM's March Students of the Month!
L - R: PBT REPRESENTATIVE MASON CROWE; FRESHMAN DEKOTA BLUE; SOPHOMORE JACKIE CARGLE; JUNIOR ARIANNA PRESNELL; SENIOR AVA ODAM
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
THS Cheer Camp
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In January, the Tech Team released a new program titled Twisted Training. TCUSD3 staff members can earn badges for completing a variety of training programs and learn new skills at their own pace. For example, staff can earn a Chromebook Fundamentals badge for completing a training on the basics of using a Chromebook. This morning the Tech Team recognized the Badge Masters for the 3rd quarter with a Crumbl Cookie. These individuals earned the most badges in their respective buildings. Congratulations to Dawn Reiser, Emily Repscher, Jennifer Richardson, and Melissa Davidson!
North School is beginning the pre-registration process for incoming Kindergarten students for the 2024-25 school year. A child’s birth date determines whether or not they will attend kindergarten in the fall.
If the child turns 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2024, they are allowed to register for kindergarten for the next school year. There are times a parent chooses to keep their child in preschool.
Per ISBE, if a child turns 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2024, the district is not permitted to enroll them in the public preschool program (PREP). Therefore, the student would either attend a private preschool or register for kindergarten.
All incoming kindergarten students must have a physical, proof of vaccinations, a dental exam and a vision exam prior to entering kindergarten. It would be helpful to schedule those appointments as soon as possible, as the clinics get overwhelmed in the summer. The district also needs a certified copy of each student’s birth certificate and two proofs of residency. If possible, return those with your pre-registration information. If a child attends a Taylorville preschool, packets will be delivered to the preschool. If the child does not currently attend a Taylorville preschool, stop by North School Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-3:30 pm.
Registration materials can be turned in at the family event at North School on Tuesday, Mar. 19 at 6:00 p.m. Jim Gill will be entertaining with his “read along-sing along” activities. Doors open at 5:50. Bring a blanket for the family to sit and enjoy the concert.
Anyone with questions can email kkuntzman@tcusd3.org or call the school office at 217-824-3315.
Congratulations to the following students for earning Peoples Bank and Trust and WTIM February Students of the Month!
L-R: PBT REPRESENTATIVE MASON CROWE; FRESHMAN LAILA HANCOCK; SOPHOMORE MIA LYONS; JUNIOR TANNER SMITH; SENIOR IRELAND HICKS
THS SAT/PSAT Test Day is Wednesday, April 10, 2024. THS students will also participate in Career Exploration/Community Service.
The 2024 Taylorville Schools Spring Musical production of the
musical 42ND STREET opens in a few short weeks! Student actors,
musicians, and crew members have been working long hours to bring
to you the story of a small town girl making it big on Broadway.
Performances held in the Taylorville Junior High Gymnasium:
Thursday, March 14 at 7:00pm
Friday, March 15 at 7:00pm
Saturday, March 16 at 2:00pm
Saturday, March 16 at 7:00pm
Reserved seating is $12 for adults, $9 for students (grades k-12).
Reserved seating may be purchased by contacting Kathy Fergin at
(217) 825-4857.
General seating is $9 for adults, $7 for students, and will be available
at the door.
The next Tornado Futures event will be February 28th, 8:30-10:30! This month we will be having speakers from the Agriculture, Natural Resources, Food & Construction career clusters. Please see flyer for more details and information.
