Teutopolis Junior High School

All TJHS students participated in Field Day Activities yesterday. This outside event is a great way for 7th and 8th grade students to work together and interact with each other in a fun environment.

Thank you TJHS Student Council and Todd & Karen Smith for making the entrance to the junior high so inviting and beautiful!

A BIG thank you to the high school boys baseball team and Coach Fleener for helping us celebrate "High Five Friday!" It was great to see them in the building!

Teutopolis CUSD #50 is extremely proud and excited to announce that our Junior High School has received national recognition as a 2023 Blue Ribbon School! TJHS was one of 353 schools in the nation, and 2 junior high schools in Illinois, to earn this honor. This award was earned based our consistent high level of academic achievement. National recognition like this is made possible through the collective efforts of our teachers and staff, students, parents, district and community support. We are honored to be recognized as a National Blue Ribbon school and are committed to continuing our tradition of Wooden Shoe excellence! District Press Release: https://www.teutopolisschools.org/article/1249683 Dept. of Ed Announcement: https://youtu.be/KmpzyX8PVlA

Bikes, bikes and more bikes! TJHS staff and students had their annual "Bike to School Event" today. Everyone started out at the church parking lot this morning and biked through the back streets of T-Town to the junior high. This event not only promotes unity as a school but also encourages kids to ride their bikes more often as a means to become more healthy and to enjoy fellowship with friends. Thanks to all the staff and students that attended!

Congratulations to Tyson Brooks, Bella Niebrugge and Macy Peterson for placing in the Top 10 during the Little Trojan XC Invitational. Tyson placed 3rd in the boys' race and in the girls' race, Bella placed 3rd and Macy placed 7th!

TJHS students wore black today in honor of Mr. Niemerg's 50th birthday. He's an oldie but a goodie!!

Teutopolis Junior High School added several new signs throughout the building this past summer. These 2 signs are at the entrance/exit. A great way to get the day started, and a great way to end the day!

The Teutopolis Junior High Cheer Squad recently participated in a two day cheer camp at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. The girls placed 1st in floor cheer and 1st place in their Game Day routine. Six cheerleaders were also named All-American Cheerleaders. Great job girls and coach!!

Congratulations to Lanie Stanford who placed 3rd and Nolan Schumacher who placed 1st in the 12-14 age category at the 2023 Joe Sippers Children's Art Show!

Several TJHS track athletes had a successful weekend at the IESA State Track Meet. Jake Probst finished 2nd in the seventh grade pole vault. Brady Bloemer finished 4th in the eighth grade pole vault. Aidan Niemerg finished 7th in the eighth grade pole vault. Will Bushur finished 5th in the seventh grade discus. Adrienne Koester finished 6th in the 800 meter run. Congratulations TJHS track athletes! We are proud of you!

Congratulations Hayden Tebbe... IESA State Champion in the discus! Hayden threw the discus this morning and set a new school record and state record with a throw of 156 feet 11 inches. Unbelievable! We are proud of you!

TJHS track athletes competed at the Newton Sectional today. The 7th grade boys team got 1st place, 7th grade girls team got 2nd place, and the 8th grade boys team got 4th place! Close to 30 athletes advanced to State!! Great job today athletes and coaches!!

Bikes, bikes and more bikes! TJHS staff and students had their annual "Bike to School Event" today. Everyone started out at the church parking lot this morning and biked through the back streets of T-Town to the junior high. This event not only promotes unity as a school but also encourages kids to ride their bikes more often as a means to become more healthy and to enjoy fellowship with friends. Thanks to all the staff and students that attended!

Students in Mr. Niemerg’s 7th grade classroom recently conducted a starch and lipid test on food samples. A discussion followed with reasons why consumers might want to know the ingredients in their food. Interesting!

Congratulations to the TJHS Scholastic Bowl team.... Regional Champions! TJHS defeated Fairfield in the first match 235 - 180. They then defeated Flora in the second match 265 - 225. And finally defeated Lawrenceville in the championship game 295 - 90. Great job!!

Members of the Teutopolis American Legion came to TJHS yesterday for the Americanism Essay Contest presentation of awards. Abby Kocher won first place, John Pruemer was the second place finisher, and Jackson Willenborg was the third place finisher. Abby's essay also place second at the district level. Congratulations to all three seventh grade students and thanks to the Teutopolis American Legion for sponsoring this event.

Last Friday, all TJHS students had the opportunity to tour five local businesses in the community: Siemer Milling, Stevens Industries, 3-Z Printing, Designs Unlimited, and McMahon Meats. During these tours, students had the chance to see how local businesses operate and the different careers available within those industries. Thank you for allowing our students to visit your facility!

TJHS seventh grade students had the privilege of listening to several guest speakers this past Friday. These individuals talked about various aspects of their profession. Included in this group were professionals from the broadcasting, athletic training, concrete, agriculture, and banking industry. Thank you for coming to TJHS for this event!

TJHS seventh grade students had the privilege of listening to several guest speakers this past Friday. These individuals talked about various aspects of their profession. Included in this group were professionals from the education, autobody, nursing, law enforcement, and plumbing and electrical industry. Thank you for coming to TJHS for this event!