Calculus students concluded their unit of study on derivatives with some optimization problems. Students are investigating the amount of surface area of aluminum used by bottling companies.
Industrial Ed students in Cabinet Making class finished up night stands this week. Cabinet making teaches students various woodworking tools and a useful trade skill. Students cut and built nightstands with some having a checkerboard inlay for the top design.
Keyboarding students are learning business etiquette daily. Tools such as how to introduce themselves, shaking hands, the importance of body language, and how to carry a conversation.
THS art students are working on their scratchboard drawings which is a process that involves scratching away black ink to reveal white underneath.
Foods enjoyed no bake cookies!
Yesterday was Generation Day at the high school as we celebrated both Homecoming Week and the 100th Day of School.
Freshmen dressed as babies
Sophomores dressed as college-aged young adults
Juniors dressed as middle-aged adults
Seniors dressed as senior citizens
And teachers... well, we figured that if our seniors are old, then we must be haunting the halls as ghosts of the past
THS Student Council has decorated the halls for our Homecoming Week, aptly themed "Masquerade" this year.
Bernie has invaded THS!
Several teachers dressed up for homecoming week's meme day.
Mrs. Mapes' English I students got creative with their Poetry Out Loud competition presentations since masks must be worn in the classroom. They did a great job in this first round of the nationwide competition!
World History students at THS conducted a mock meeting of the Estates General in France in the year 1789, just before the start of the French Revolution.
Students in Horticulture class started assembling the new hydroponic growing towers today! There are a total of 7 towers that are being constructed.
Congratulations to the 2020-21 THS Homecoming Court!
Because there is no Homecoming dance or game this year due to COVID circumstances, the coronation will be recorded on January 30 and then distributed over the school’s social media.
Learn more about our Homecoming Court by watching the video here: https://youtu.be/G8-nWVr5Io8
English 3 students created visual representations of poems to show the poem's meaning and tone ahead of their Poetry Out Loud classroom competition Jan. 13, where they will perform the poems from memory.
We are finally able to use our weight room!!!! Big shoutout to our custodial staff for helping us getting the floor installed and moving in equipment!!!
THS Ag Welding students learn to use various tools:
Justin Hardiek is using an ARC welder. SMAW - Shielded Metal ARC Welding Process.
Derek Hewing is using a dry cut/metal cutting saw.
Kayden Zerrusen is using an oxyacetylene torch (OAW).
THS Anatomy and Physiology students were able to dissect cow and pig eyes as part of their special senses chapter! The lens was very cool to check out, as this is what is replaced during a cataract operation in humans. The tapetum (shiny blue part in the animal eye that causes their eyes to brighten when a light is shined on them) helps reflect visible light and contributes to their night vision. We humans don't have this.
Abby Mette using a 3D Auto program for designing parts to be used for a Robotics Competition.
Teutopolis FFA received a $5000 grant from Siemer Milling Co for the program "Growing Towers." The grant was written by Elizabeth Weidner. The ag program will be able to purchase Hydroponic Growing Towers. Thank you Siemer Milling Company for supporting FFA and our Ag Program.
Mrs. Mette talking to Mr. Fleener's 2nd Hour physics class about the difference between a hearing aid and a cochlear implant.
Phys/Chem students are learning how sound waves are affected by distance and obstructions.
