Good afternoon! Teutopolis CUSD #50 will hold an informational session for Teutopolis High School parents regarding any questions or concerns they might have regarding the asbestos abatement project starting January 13, 2020. The informational session will be held Monday, January 6th at 9:30 a.m. in the high school Media Room. Attendance is not required but we want to allow the opportunity for any questions or concerns regarding the project to be addressed. There will be a presentation by our environmental consultant with question and answer time allotted.
Media Release Regarding Phase II Project at Teutopolis High School
Submitted by Deborah Philpot, Interim Superintendent, Teutopolis C.U.S.D. #50
Teutopolis CUSD #50 is pleased to provide a statement on the upcoming asbestos abatement project at Teutopolis High School. First and foremost, as Superintendent I hold paramount the Safety, Health, and Welfare of the public and certainly of our children and staff who attend Teutopolis High School. To believe otherwise would undermine the spirit and intent of Section 105 ILCS 5/3-14.22 of the Illinois School Code which I am endeared to uphold.
The asbestos work is the first order of work that will occur this year to allow for the timely demolition and rebuilding of the older parts of our school. The planning for this phase actually started in June of 2019 after the asbestos abatement of a very similar project in two of our classrooms. The Asbestos Abatement Plan (Plan) for 2020 was designed by an Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer, publicly bid-out per the Illinois Complied Statues, and awarded to a contractor licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to perform work of this nature in public and private schools in Illinois.
The project targets the oldest building on our campus, a 1929 structure which has reached its life expectancy and deteriorated to the point that rehabilitation would be costly and not in line with the Building Program implemented by our Architect. The Plan that the contractor will follow will be enforced by an IDPH licensed third-party representative acting on behalf of the District, the Architect, and the Department of Public Health; and its enforcement will keep our buildings clean and safe for our community and children.
Congratulations to Olivia Niemerg and Ciara Roepke on being selected to the Charleston Holiday All-Tournament team.
Congratulations to the Teutopolis Lady Shoes on a second place finish at the Charleston Holiday Tourney. Paris defeated the Lady Shoes 44-35 in overtime.
The Teutopolis Lady Shoes are playing for the championship at the Charleston Holiday Tournament on Monday, December 30. The Shoes will play Paris at 2:30 pm. Go Lady Shoes!!
Congratulations to Evan Wermert on being selected to the Effingham-Teutopolis Christmas Classic All Tournament Team. The Wooden Shoes finished the tournament in 10th place.
Charleston Holiday Tourney final. Lady Shoes win both games defeating Effingham 56-36 and Cairo 77-32.
Christmas Classic final: Brooks 57-52 over the Shoes in OT.
Wooden Shoes in overtime with Chicago Brooks. Score 52-52 with 2:10 left. Go Shoes!
Miss Mette’s fourth graders ended the semester with a day full of fun and games. Merry Christmas!
First graders are reading the letters they received from the North Pole. A huge shout out to our little elves from TJHS and to Miss Vogt for keeping the magic alive!
After studying Ancient China, Mrs. Chesnut's sixth grade Social Studies built the Great Wall of China out of sugar cubes using chopsticks to transfer the blocks.
Santa is a huge hit with the TGS students! Getting in those last minute requests... ;)
Lots of caroling at TGS today!
Second grade had so much fun making gingerbread trains! Thank you to all our parent volunteers!
Mrs. Probst’s first grade had a blast playing games. Thanks Robin Imburgia for planning the fun!
Kindergarten students had fun this week finding the school elf.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Mrs. Drees’ class learned about Canada today! Mrs. Tipton (The Grinch) shared many interesting facts about Canada. They were able to sample Canadian snacks and candy. They saw Canadian money and pictures of sights around Canada. Thank you, Mrs. Tipton!
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Jansen's class enjoy a Gingerbread S.T.E.M. science project.The children were asked to build a boat as a group out of recycled items that would hopefully keep the Gingerbread cookie/man dry. Afterwards the children enjoyed eating Gingerbread cookies.
Lunch recess is snow much fun!
Students are having fun playing “spoons” with their gift from TGS! I can’t wait to teach my family!
