Kindergarten & 1st Grade Meet the Teacher Night!

We’re excited to welcome our Kindergarten and 1st Grade students back to school! Join us on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, anytime between 6:00–7:00 PM.

Students and their parents are invited to:
✅ Meet your teacher
✅ Drop off school supplies
✅ Visit your new classroom

We can’t wait to kick off a great year together!

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Preschool Back-to-School Orientation – August 6th!

We’re excited to welcome our youngest learners back to school! All Preschool students and their parents are invited to attend our orientation on Wednesday, August 6th. Early Childhood & Preschool AM Classes – 6:00 PM
Preschool PM Class – 6:30 PM

Come meet your teacher, drop off supplies, and check out your new classroom! We can’t wait to see those smiling faces!
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Summer fun continues at the TGS Library! We’ve loved having the Effingham Public Library join us the past two weeks for story time and crafts — and there’s one more chance to join the fun! Don’t miss our final visit from the Effingham Public Library next Tuesday, June 24th from 9:00–9:30 AM for story time and a craft. Plus, the TGS Library will be open 8:30 AM–12:00 PM so you can stock up on more exciting books! Congratulations to this week’s library drawing winner! We hope you enjoy some delicious ice cream at T-Treats! See you next Tuesday!
21 days ago, Sherry Hoehn
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Congratulations to our Week 2 Summer Library Drawing Winner! We hope you have a blast at the trampoline park! Thanks for being a reader with us this summer!
27 days ago, Sherry Hoehn
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Congratulations to our first Summer Library Drawing winner! We hope you have an amazing time at the movies! More winners to come! Stop by the TGS Library every Tuesday morning for your chance to win.
about 1 month ago, Sherry Hoehn
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Our first graders had a camp-tastic day filled with stories, science, and s’mores! From crafting delicious treats to exploring the magic of light with a firefly glow stick experiment, the fun never stopped. Tents were pitched, imaginations ran wild, and the joy of reading came alive under our pretend stars. A big thank you to all the teachers who made this cozy classroom campout one to remember!
about 2 months ago, Sherry Hoehn
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Petting Zoo Fun! Our Kindergarten students had a blast at the Petting Zoo, thanks to the amazing parents, grandparents, and friends who brought in animals! We’re so grateful for your support — the students absolutely loved it!
about 2 months ago, Sherry Hoehn
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So proud of Hudson in Mrs. Willman's class for earning the most AR points in 1st grade! He racked up an incredible 230 points this year and was rewarded with a well-deserved Jimmy John’s lunch Way to go, Hudson! Keep up the amazing reading!
about 2 months ago, Sherry Hoehn
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Our 3rd graders had an amazing time at the park to celebrate the end of the school year!
about 2 months ago, Sherry Hoehn
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Mrs. Schabbing's 5th graders wrapped up their literature circle books with a special surprise — mystery adult readers! Each mystery reader from our school and village community read one of the student-selected books and joined us for thoughtful discussions. Students and guests shared their thoughts, reflected on lessons learned, and explored meaningful themes together. In addition to reading, students completed a project to show their understanding of the book. Some even created detailed dioramas of key scenes — check out the amazing work pictured! A huge THANK YOU to our incredible mystery readers for making this such a memorable and meaningful experience!
about 2 months ago, Sherry Hoehn
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Summer Library 2025 kicks off June 3rd! Join us from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM for reading fun, exciting events, and chances to win cool prizes! Check out the flyer for all the dates and details.
about 2 months ago, Sherry Hoehn
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Kindergarten Adventures! TGS kindergarteners took a fun-filled walk to the post office and Wessel's! They learned how to mail a letter—from stamps to sending—and then enjoyed a well-deserved treat with slushies at Wessel's! Learning and fun go hand in hand in our community!
about 2 months ago, Sherry Hoehn
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Our thoughtful cooks baked up something special—delicious cakes to celebrate our wonderful retirees! One of our retirees happens to be a longtime kindergarten teacher, so it was the perfect chance to spread the love to our kindergartners as well. Big thanks to everyone who helped make the day extra sweet!
about 2 months ago, Sherry Hoehn
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The countdown is ON in Mrs. Repking’s first grade class! To celebrate the final 10 days of school, students are popping a balloon each day to reveal a surprise activity inside! Today’s balloon? A Paper Airplane Contest! Students used their knowledge of lines of symmetry to design their planes, then tested their creations in a friendly tournament to see which flew the farthest. What a fun way to combine learning and celebration!
about 2 months ago, Sherry Hoehn
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Special Visitors in Second Grade! Officer Ritz and Deputy Dale stopped by our second grade classrooms to share about their important work in the community! Students got a firsthand look at a real police car and learned all about what it's like to be in law enforcement. The visit tied in perfectly with their current book—Officer Buckle and Gloria—a story about a safety-conscious officer and his clever dog. Thanks to our guests for bringing the lesson to life!
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Let’s end the school year with SPIRIT! We’re thrilled to celebrate the final week of school with a fun-filled lineup of Themed Dress-Up Days! This is a great chance for students to get creative and show off their school pride. Here’s what’s coming up: Monday, 5/19 – Future Me Day Dress as your future dream job—doctor, artist, athlete, anything you aspire to be! Tuesday, 5/20 – Decades Day Flashback fashion from the 70s, 80s, or 90s—let’s see those retro vibes! Wednesday, 5/21 – Beach Day Channel the sunshine with Hawaiian shirts and summer style (no swimwear, please). Thursday, 5/22 – Hat Day Cap off the week with your favorite summer hat! Let’s make this last week one to remember! All outfits should be school-appropriate. Thanks for your support and school spirit!
2 months ago, Sherry Hoehn
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Student Council Supports a Neighboring School in Need This week, the TGS Student Council proudly presented a donation to Neoga CUSD #3 to support their recovery efforts after a devastating tornado earlier this spring. Through selling snacks to 6th grade students and staff during study hall, our students raised funds to help fellow students rebuild and recover. We’re incredibly proud of their compassion, leadership, and commitment to community.
2 months ago, Sherry Hoehn
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Storytime under the sun! Mrs. Breer's kindergarteners and their amazing second-grade buddies teamed up for some joyful reading on the playground today. There’s nothing better than books, buddies, and a little fresh air!
2 months ago, Sherry Hoehn
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Happy Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! We’re celebrating our incredible educators and staff who go above and beyond every day. A heartfelt THANK YOU to the Teutopolis Education Association, local businesses, community members, and the Unit #50 Office for helping us show our appreciation with some delicious treats! Your kindness and support made our staff feel truly valued. We are grateful!
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A huge THANK YOU to the Father Daughter Committee for their generous donation to our student activity account! We’re excited to put it to great use at our end-of-year celebration—complete with ice cream and inflatables!
2 months ago, Sherry Hoehn
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