The first graders had the honor of listening to local veterans speak about the history of and how to handle the American flag. They were presented with their own flags to take home.
St. Patrick’s Day was so much fun in preschool! Our lucky little learners made shamrocks with puffy paint, created a delicious edible rainbow, and waved their magic shamrock wands. ☘️
These cute little leprechauns tried catching a leprechaun themselves. Good try first grade! Maybe next year you will have better luck!
The Lake Land College dental hygiene students and teachers visited the kindergarten, first, and second grade classes at TGS. The students enjoyed the fun and informative program about dental health.
TGS supports and is excited to cheer on our favorite players, The Wooden Shoes!
Mrs. Kreke’s class received their books from Mrs. Deter’s class today. We loved our new books all about us! A huge thanks to our Jr. high buddies.
EGM Festival. 5th and 6th grade band students went to EIU today to practice with other students from district 5. These students are All District Musicians. They practice for a few hours and performed a concert together at the Doudna Fine Arts Building at EIU.
Back row from the left: Audrey Runde, Jenna Beckman, Jase Ruholl, Owen Lynch
Front row from the left: Coda Orndorff, Eloise Feldhake, Xavier Schumacher.
Preschoolers enjoyed ‘Bring a Bear’ day lastThursday! They had bear bread for a snack, tasted honey, and graphed their stuffed animals. It was a “beary” special day! 🧸
"You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax. All you need is a book." - Dr. Seuss
First graders in Mrs. Mellendorf's class have enjoyed Read Across America Week by reading many of the wonderful books by Dr. Seuss. Some activities included reading to their stuffed animal reading buddy with a fox in socks puppet, making Thing 1 and Thing 2 hats with that crazy, blue hair, getting together with their 5th grade buddy in Mrs. Wells's class to draw the Cat in the Hat, and being wacky on Wednesday!
TGS students and staff had a great time at our 3rd quarter celebration!
Thank you THS Student Council for reading Dr. Seuss books to K-2nd grade students!
Mrs. Tipton's kindergarten class celebrated Read Across America Day by wearing their PJ's and reading good books with friends.
Mrs. Hoehn was the mystery reader in Mrs. Kinkelaar’s 1st grade class today!
Mrs. Jansen's kindergarten class at the FFA petting zoo!
TGS K-2nd grade students had a great time at the FFA petting zoo today!
TGS preschool students traveled to the Effingham Public Library. Stories, songs, a craft, and play time made a wonderful trip!
Rob Zumbahlen's number was drawn for the Halftime Hoop Shoot Contest at last night's basketball game. Rob asked TGS sixth grader, Kale Goeckner, to shoot for him. Kale won $59 for Rob. Rob was kind enough to split his winnings with Kale! Awesome teamwork!
Mrs. Meyer’s class is wishing Caleb Bloemer and all seniors GOOD LUCK at their game tonight!
Students in Mrs. Jansen's kindergarten class enjoyed learning about DINOSAURS and pretended to be paleontologist. They were given a toy chisel and brush to find out what their surprise was in their dinosaur egg.
Jessica Borries came into Mrs. Jansen's kindergarten class and shared her artistic talent. She prepared a heart for each student. The students then used water color to paint their heart. The students enjoyed Allison's mom coming in.
