Food to Share 2023
TGS and TJHS are collecting food items again this year. We encourage students to bring in non-perishable food items during the month of November. Please check expiration dates. Money donations, instead of food items, will also be accepted.
If any community member would like to donate, please bring items to Teutopolis Junior High. All items will be delivered to Catholic Charities on Wednesday, November 22. Please help us donate to this worthwhile cause.
TJHS PE classes walked to the American Legion Memorial last Friday in remembrance of all of our local veterans. Mike Funneman graciously donated his time to explain how the memorial came about. Thank you Mike, and thanks to all of our veterans!
TJHS students participated in "Book Tasting!" Each year the library gets new books, and this is the perfect way to introduce them to the students. Mrs. Wakefield set the tables with new books and snacks that correlated with the plot of the books. Students were given time to judge the books by their covers, preview their summaries, and "taste test" them by reading a few pages. If students were interested in a book, they put their name in a drawing to be one of the first to be able to check the book out!
This year 4 TJHS students were selected for District 5 ILMEA. Students went through a tough audition process and found out they were selected on Monday. These students will go to EIU in Charleston on November 18th to rehearse that day and perform that night. Congratulations to Taylor Hoene (Clarinet), Jack Hartke (Trombone), Cece Passalacqua (Bass Clarinet), and Audrey Runde (Voice).
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!!
