Our TJHS Character trait of the Month for December is: Gratitude means thanks and appreciation. ... Gratitude, which rhymes with "attitude," comes from the Latin word gratus, which means "thankful, pleasing." When you feel gratitude, you're pleased by what someone did for you and also pleased by the results. 

 

If you have Fannie Mae money please bring it to the office. Make sure that your name and grade level is on the envelope.  Any student who has their Fannie Mae money in by Monday, December 13th will be entered into a $50 drawing on Wednesday..

 

The Principal’s party for those who have turned in all of their money and sold 12 items or more of Fannie Mae candy will be Thursday, December 16th for 5th and 6th grade and  Friday, December 17th for 7th and 8th grade. You may not attend the Principal’s party if your money is not turned in.

 

7th Grade Volleyball Tryouts:

Tuesday, 12/14 - 3:30 - 5:00 at TJHS

 

8th Grade Volleyball Tryouts will be Tuesday 12/14 - Time and Location TBA

 

The TJHS student council will meet on Thursday, December 16, 2021 in the Hot Spot.

 Our TJHS Character trait of the Month for December is: Gratitude means thanks and appreciation. ... Gratitude, which rhymes with "attitude," comes from the Latin word gratus, which means "thankful, pleasing." When you feel gratitude, you're pleased by what someone did for you and also pleased by the results. 

 

If you have Fannie Mae money please bring it to the office. Make sure that your name and grade level is on the envelope.  Any student who has their Fannie Mae money in by Monday, December 13th will be entered into a $50 drawing on Tuesday.

 

 

Any 7th or 8th  grade girl interested in trying out for volleyball needs to sign up in the office. You must have a physical on file to try out! 

 

7th Grade Tryouts:

Monday, 12/13 5:00 - 6:30 at North

Tuesday, 12/14 - 3:30 - 5:00 at TJHS

 

 

8th Grade Tryouts will be Tuesday 12/14 - Time and Location TBA

 

The TJHS Drama Club is presenting two short holiday plays on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 2:00 in the TJHS gym. 

 

Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball team! State Champions!

 Our TJHS Character trait of the Month for December is: Gratitude means thanks and appreciation. ... Gratitude, which rhymes with "attitude," comes from the Latin word gratus, which means "thankful, pleasing." When you feel gratitude, you're pleased by what someone did for you and also pleased by the results. 

 

If you have Fannie Mae money please bring it to the office. Make sure that your name and grade level is on the envelope.  

 

 

Any 7th or 8th  grade girl interested in trying out for volleyball needs to sign up in the office. You must have a physical on file to try out! 

 

7th Grade Tryouts:

Monday, 12/13 5:00 - 6:30 at North

Tuesday, 12/14 - 3:30 - 5:00 at TJHS

 

 

8th Grade Tryouts will be Wednesday 12/8 3:30 - 5:00 at North school gym

Tuesday 12/14 - Time and Location TBA

 

No tryout Thursday due to the 7th grade girls basketball game.

 

 

 

Our TJHS Character trait of the Month for December is: Gratitude means thanks and appreciation. ... Gratitude, which rhymes with "attitude," comes from the Latin word gratus, which means "thankful, pleasing." When you feel gratitude, you're pleased by what someone did for you and also pleased by the results.  Any 5th or 6th grade student interested in playing volleyball should pick up a waiver in the school office. Any 5th or 6th grade boy interested in playing basketball should pick up a waiver in the school office.   If you have Fannie Mae money please bring it to the office. Make sure that your name and grade level is on the envelope.   Picture retakes will be today, December 6th, 2021. The forms are in the office. If you need your picture retaken, please go down to the gym.   Any 7th or 8th  grade girl interested in trying out for volleyball needs to sign up in the office. 7th grade tryout dates will be announced later so make sure you listen to the announcements. 8th grade tryouts will be December 8th and 9th from 3:30-5:30.   Happy Birthday to the following students who are celebrating birthdays this week: Christopher Harter, Morgan Nation, Trenton St. Clair, Mavis Staten, Kinsley Seaton, Lilee Durbin, Elyzabeth Harden, Penelope Vandeventer, Isabella Blevins, Camron Craig, Joshua Tackett, Chase Coady, Elsie Williamson, Matthew Noller,    Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their wins at the State Tournament this weekend! The girls play for the championship on Thursday!

Our TJHS Character trait of the Month for December is: Gratitude means thanks and appreciation. ... Gratitude, which rhymes with "attitude," comes from the Latin word gratus, which means "thankful, pleasing." When you feel gratitude, you're pleased by what someone did for you and also pleased by the results.  Any 5th or 6th grade student interested in playing volleyball should pick up a waiver in the school office. Any 5th or 6th grade boy interested in playing basketball should pick up a waiver in the school office.   If you have Fannie Mae money please bring it to the office. Make sure that your name and grade level is on the envelope.   Picture retakes will be Monday, December 6th, 2021. The forms are in the office.   Any 7th or 8th  grade girl interested in trying out for volleyball needs to sign up in the office. 7th grade tryout dates will be announced later so make sure you listen to the announcements. 8th grade tryouts will be December 8th and 9th from 3:30-5:30.   Good luck to the 7th grade girls basketball team tomorrow at the State Tournament!!!

Any 5th or 6th grade student interested in playing volleyball should pick up a waiver in the school office. Any 5th or 6th grade boy interested in playing basketball should pick up a waiver in the school office. Student Council will meet on Thursday, December 2 during 9th hour in the Forum. If you have Fannie Mae money please bring it to the office. Make sure that your name and grade level is on the envelope. Picture retakes will be Monday, December 6th, 2021. The forms are in the office. Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in trying out for volleyball needs to sign up in the office. 7th grade tryout dates will be announced later so make sure you listen to the announcements. 8th grade tryouts will be December 8th and 9th from 3:30-5:30. Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball team on their sectional win last night! Students performed in Speech Contest last night and they all did an amazing job. Congratulations to everyone! The students earned the following ratings for small group and duet performance 7th graders Brooke Bonitzer, Molly Smith, Hope Kietzman, Josephine Durbin for earning a first place rating 7th graders Kavya Patel and Camille Heberling first place 8th graders Owen Busboom and Owen Mateer first place 8th graders Alexis Henry and Lillie Jones first place Judges Choice Award for best small group/duet performance goes to Owen Busboom and Owen Mateer for their performance of “Who’s On First?” The following students gave solo performances and earned the following ratings: 6th grader Avalyn Franks first place 6th grader Emma Sneed second place 6th grader Haylee Braum second place 8th grader Madison King first place 8th grader Ella Hohenstein first place Judges Choice Award for best solo performance goes to Madison King for her performance of “The Headless Horseman” Will all the performers please report in front of the media center after the announcements for a picture. Lunch Menu for Wednesday, December 2 , 2021: Pepperoni Pizza Sticks BBQ Chicken Pizza Chicken and Cheese Salad Cheeseburger Fruit and Vegetable

 Just a reminder to students that sodas are not allowed in the cafeteria. 

Any 5th or 6th grade student interested in playing volleyball should pick up a waiver in the school office. Any 5th or 6th grade boy interested in playing basketball should pick up a waiver in the school office.   Student Council will meet on Thursday, December 2 during 9th hour in the Forum.   If you have Fannie Mae money please bring it to the office. Make sure that your name and grade level is on the envelope.   Picture retakes will be Monday, December 6th, 2021. The forms are in the office.   Any 7th or 8th  grade girl interested in trying out for volleyball needs to sign up in the office. 7th grade tryout dates will be announced later so make sure you listen to the announcements. 8th grade tryouts will be December 8th and 9th from 3:30-5:30.   Good luck to the 7th grade girls in the Sectional game tonight!     Lunch Menu for Wednesday, December 1 , 2021: Salisbury Steak Meat Lovers Pizza Cheddar Cheese and Ham pack Popcorn Chicken

 Any 5th or 6th grade student interested in playing volleyball should pick up a waiver in the office.

 

Any 5th or 6th grade boy interested in playing basketball should pick up a waiver in the school office.

 

This month we are looking for students who exemplify "Grit." 

Grit is defined as passion and perseverance in pursuit of long-term goals. Grit determines who survives at West Point, who makes the finals at the National Spelling Bee, and who is tough enough not to be a quitter.

 

Picture retakes will be Monday, December 6th, 2021.

 

Lunch Menu for Wednesday, November 17, 2021:

Pulled Pork sandwich

Meat lovers Pizza

Popcorn Chicken 

Fruit and Vegetable

 

The cafeteria is not able to get some chicken products right now. Chicken patties, nuggets  will not be available in the cafeteria until further notice.   Any 5th or 6th grade boy interested in playing basketball should pick up a waiver in the school office.   This month we are looking for students who exemplify "Grit."  Grit is defined as passion and perseverance in pursuit of long-term goals. Grit determines who survives at West Point, who makes the finals at the National Spelling Bee, and who is tough enough not to be a quitter.   Picture retakes will be Monday, December 6th, 2021.   Lunch Menu for Tuesday, November 16, 2021: Chicken and Noodles Taco BBQ Pork Sandwich Buffalo Chicken Salad Fruit and Vegetable

 Please wear red, white and blue to school on Friday in honor of Veterans Day.

There is no school tomorrow, November 11, 2021 in observance of Veterans Day.

The cafeteria is not able to get some chicken products right now. Chicken patties, nuggets  will not be available in the cafeteria until further notice.

Any 5th or 6th grade boy interested in playing basketball should pick up a waiver in the school office.

Today is a 2:20 dismissal day. 

 

This month we are looking for students who exemplify "Grit." 

Grit is defined as passion and perseverance in pursuit of long-term goals. Grit determines who survives at West Point, who makes the finals at the National Spelling Bee, and who is tough enough not to be a quitter.

 

Lunch Menu for Wednesday, 10, 2021:

Chicken Tenders

Meat Lovers Pizza

Grilled Cheese

Egg Salad

Sloppy Joe

Fruit and Vegetable

 Good luck to the THS Volleyball team in their super sectional game against Normal tonight at 6 at the High School. Tickets should be purchased in advance to attend the game.

 

Also, good luck to Owen Morgan, THS Cross Country member who is running tomorrow at the State Meet in Peoria!

 

Good luck to the 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams in their games against Matoon tomorrow.

 

This month we are looking for students who exemplify "Grit." 

Grit is defined as passion and perseverance in pursuit of long-term goals. Grit determines who survives at West Point, who makes the finals at the National Spelling Bee, and who is tough enough not to be a quitter.

 

Lunch Menu for Friday, Nov 5, 2021:

Philly Cheesesteak Melt

Beef Mexican Pizza

Chicken Ham Chef Salad

Hamburger

Fruit and Vegetable

 8th grade speech contest practice will be Wednesday and Thursday this week after school in room 307.

 

The Drama club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 4th in room 114 after school.

 

Student council will meet in the Hot spot during 9th hour on Thursday, Nov. 4th.

 

This month we are looking for students who exemplify "Grit." 

Grit is defined as passion and perseverance in pursuit of long-term goals. Grit determines who survives at West Point, who makes the finals at the National Spelling Bee, and who is tough enough not to be a quitter.

 

Lunch Menu for Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021:

Horseshoe Sandwich

Cheeseburger Pizza

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Popcorn Chicken

Fruit and Vegetable

 8th grade speech contest practice will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week after school in room 307.

 

The Art Club will meet in room 122 on Tuesday. Nov. 2nd after school.

 

The Drama club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 4th in room 114 after school.

 

Student council will meet in the Hot spot during 9th hour on Thursday, Nov. 4th.

 

This month we are looking for students who exemplify "Grit." 

Grit is defined as passion and perseverance in pursuit of long-term goals. Grit determines who survives at West Point, who makes the finals at the National Spelling Bee, and who is tough enough not to be a quitter.

 

 

 

Lunch Menu for Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021:

Breaded Chicken Parmesan

Hawaiian Pizza

Romaine Salad w/cheese

BBQ Pork Sandwich

Fruit and Vegetable

 8th grade speech contest practice will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week after school in room 307.

 

The Art Club will meet in room 122 on Tuesday. Nov. 2nd after school.

 

The Drama club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 4th in room 114 after school.

 

Student council will meet in the Hot spot during 9th hour on Thursday, Nov. 4th.

 

Happy Birthday to the following students who are celebrating birthdays this week: Cohen Carey, Payton Dieterich, Gavin Fore, Catalina Huerta, Dekota Blue, Grace Rogers, Ella Reiss, Dawson Jenkins, Mia Lyons, Meadow Shinneman, Emma Burge, Malique Pearse, Journie Rogers, Draven Anderson.

 

 

Lunch Menu for Monday, Nov 1, 2021:

Chicken Tenders

White Pizza w Sausage

Egg Chef Salad

Hot Dog on Bun

Fruit and Vegetable

 The lost and found table will be cleared today after school. If you have something missing, please check today.

 

The Art Club will meet in room 122 on Tuesday. Nov. 2nd after school.

 

The Drama club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 4th in room 114 after school.

 

Student council will meet in the Hot spot during 9th hour on Thursday, Nov. 4th.

 

 

Lunch Menu forThursday, Oct. 29, 2021:

Ranch Chicken Flatbread

Philly Cheesesteak Pizza

Popcorn Chicken Salad

Hot Dog on bunT

 The lost and found table will be cleared today after school. If you have something missing, please check today.

 

The Art Club will be meeting starting Tuesday, October 26th after school from 3:15-4:15 in Mrs. Baer’s room, 122. Please sign up in the office.

 

8th grade speech contest practice will be after school today until 4 in the library. There will be no practice on Thursday this week.

 

Lunch Menu for Tuesday, OCT. 26, 2021:

Penne Alfredo w/chicken

Spicy Sausage Pizza

Tossed Salad w/ cheese

BBQ Pork Sandwich

Fruit and Vegetable

 Please remember that phones must be in your locker and turned off during the school day.

The lost and found table will be cleared Monday after school. If you have something missing, please check today.

 

The Art Club will be meeting starting Tuesday, October 26th after school from 3:15-4:15 in Mrs. Baer’s room, 122. Please sign up in the office.

 

8th grade speech contest practice will be after school on Tuesday until 4 in the library. There will be no practice on Thursday this week.

 

Happy Birthday to the following students who are celebrating birthdays this week: David Warren, Chase Rincker, Kal El Rozplochowski, Lucas Rozplochowski, Brycen Thomas, Baleigh Wernz, Jasmine Murphy, Justine Murphy, Madison King, Brody Skube.

 

Lunch Menu for Monday, Oct. 25, 2021:

Country Popcorn Chicken

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Beef Nacho Salad

Corn Dog

Fruit and Vegetable

 Please remember that phones must be in your locker and turned off during the school day.

School pictures will be taken today in your PE hour. If you still need a form, there are some in the office.

All softball, girls 7th and 8th grade basketball athletes should pick up a sports picture order form in the office. Sports pictures will be taken after school.

The lost and found table will be cleared Monday after school. If you have something missing, please check today.

 

The Art Club will be meeting starting Tuesday, October 26th after school from 3:15-4:15 in Mrs. Baer’s room, 122. Please sign up in the office.

 

7th grade boys basketball tryouts will be after school tonight until 5:30.

 

Lunch Menu for Friday, Oct. 22, 2021:

Breaded Mozzarella Sticks w/ sauce

White Pizza w/ chicken

Chicken Ham chef salad

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Fruit and Vegetable

 Please remember that phones must be in your locker and turned off during the school day.

School pictures will be taken on October 22nd. If you still need a form, there are some in the office.

All softball, baseball, cross country and girls 7th and 8th grade basketball athletes should pick up a sports picture order form in the office.

Speech Contest with Mr. Hill  is every Thursday after school until 4:00 PM. 

8th grade speech practice this week will be Tuesday and Thursday after school in the library.

Congratulations to the following music students who auditioned for, and were selected to be a part of the District 5 ILMEA musical ensembles:

Emma Burge, Ella Hohenstein, and Skyler Stockon - Choir

Lillie Jones and Kavya Patel - Concert Band

Ella Hohenstein and Skyler Stockon - Jazz Band

Lunch Menu for Tuesday, OCT. 19, 2021:

Golden Crispy Chicken Tenders

Cheeseburger Pizza

All American Cobb Salad

BBQ Pork Riblet Sandwich

Fruit and Vegetable