Good luck to the THS Robotics Squad as they compete in Kansas City this weekend.
They start the competition off today at 4pm.
Day 1 Link
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BahFknsD-ko&pp=ygUGYm90c2tj
Day 2 Link
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwsl-P3G3bo&pp=ygUGYm90c2tj
Tonight, the National Honor Society held its annual banquet—a special evening recognizing our graduating seniors and welcoming our newest inductees. Congratulations to all, and a heartfelt thank you to our NHS officers for their leadership and service throughout the year!
Unit #50 would like to thank Effingham County Clerk Michelle Kollman and her staff for visiting THS on Tuesday April 15 to register THS students to vote. Many older students took advantage of this opportunity. She also spoke to THS Civics students about some of the finer details of the voter registration process.
💰 Our Accounting students took a trip to the Federal Reserve Museum in St. Louis! 🇺🇸 They explored the economic impact of the Federal Reserve, put their skills to the test in a stock market game, and even learned how to spot counterfeit money.
💸 One highlight? Picking up a real gold bar! Students also got to take home a unique souvenir—shredded money straight from the source!
Congratulations to Nicholas Blickem for placing 4th in English at the ACES competition.
Teutopolis High School staff and students would like to wish Luke Dennis, Joey Probst, Nick Blickem, and Landyn Buening the best of luck as they compete today at the ACES Academic State Competition on the campus of Eastern Illinois University.
🙌 A big THANK YOU to our local business owners (listed below) who visited THS yesterday to share their experiences with our students!
They spoke about what it takes to own and run a business—covering everything from building confidence and pushing through tough times to overcoming obstacles.
Students had the opportunity to ask thoughtful questions and walk away with real-world advice and inspiration. 💼✨
We appreciate your time, honesty, and encouragement! Shout out to the Effingham Chamber of Commerce for organizing this opportunity.
Megan Zerrusen (Potted Charm, Owner)
Shelby Hinterscher (Vayda Jane Bridal, Owner)
Lacy Spour (Plot Twist, Owner)
Astrid Reyes (Astrid Johana Photography, Owner)
Kyle Willenborg (Willenborg's Reconditioning)
Congratulations to the following THS art students who were recognized at the Effingham Art Guild Show recently. Artwork was submitted by various schools in Effingham County and was judged by grade level.
Olivia Spour: Best of Show
Hallie Stanford: 1st Place
Mollie Ruholl: 2nd Place
Kayleigh Zerrusen: 3rd Place
Krista Roedl: Honorable Mention
Olivia Wittenmyer: 2nd Place
Allie Wilhelms: Honorable Mention
Brianna Young: Honorable Mention
Natalie Willenborg: Honorable Mention
Izzy Pruemer: 1st Place
Adelyn Kinkelaar: 2nd Place & Honorable Mention
MJ Dennis: Honorable Mention
Ellie Ruholl: 1st Place
Cece Passalacqua: Honorable Mention
Sarah Knowles: Honorable Mention
Olivia Willenborg: Honorable Mention
Chloe Probst received a Certificate of Recognition letter, a copy of the newspaper article, and a congratulatory card from State Representative Mr. Brad Halbrook congratulating Chloe for surpassing 1,000 points during her Lady Shoes Basketball career.
Today, THS students had the incredible opportunity to hear from Lonnie Bedwell, a true inspiration. After losing his sight in a hunting accident, Lonnie refused to let obstacles define him. He became the first blind person to kayak the Grand Canyon, climbed Mt. Everest, and most recently, hiked Mt. Vinson in Antarctica and made it to the South Pole! His message was clear—you define your future. With hard work and determination, you can achieve more than you ever imagined! If you would like to learn more about Lonnie and his story you can follow him on Facebook or visit lonniebedwell.com.
Congratulations to Madi Zane and Paul Huber for representing Teutopolis High School at the Wabash Valley Illinois Principals Student Recognition Ceremony.
Athletic PE completed another Max Week. Depending on the program the student/athlete is in, they try to increase their max weight or their max reps. It was another very successful week. Congratulations to all of our students!! GO SHOES!!!
Congratulations to Cecilia Mette for winning the Genre Passport book challenge. She completed 6 out of 10 books and tasks.
Senior Night addition of Impact GAMEDAY!!! The boys got to give their jersey to a Teutopolis Unit #50 Schools employee that has made an impact on their academic or athletic career. Thank you all for being a great influence on all of our students. #GoShoes
Jake Bushur - Huge thanks to Suzy for being an amazing trainer to all of us. She is always around to help to help us get back to the sports we love.
Liam Collins - Mr. Niebrugge has been impactful to me due to his caring and humorous personality he brings to the classroom. Our love for history and Abraham Lincoln is a connection that binds us together. He is also the best basketball announcer for all 50 states!
Owen Heuerman - I picked Coach Reeder because you want me to go 100 percent everyday and have been very helpful trying to figure out what I want to do after highschool and always wants me to do my best everyday
Drew Hoene - I chose Mrs. Deters for impact gameday. I chose her because she always is nice and in a good mood. She also supports the team and helps the team out. Mrs Deters also is always fun to talk to and willing to talk to me.
Alex Kremer - I picked Mrs. Mette for impact gameday because she always greets me with a warm smile and wishes me good luck on every game day. She also is a very supporting teacher and will go out of her way to make sure you are giving your best effort.
Mick Niebrugge - I chose Ms. Spour because she is always in a good mood for class and always helps everyone whenever they need it. Also she keeps her classes fun and never too overwhelming.
Brody Thoele - I gave my jersey to Mr Cottrill because he has taught me about planning financially for the future and everything the market entails.
Henry Thompson - I picked my mom (Kari Thompson) that was a Teutopolis school counselor and serves of the ttown school board my jersey. She pushes me everyday to be a strong athlete and good person. She is one greatest people in my life and I am grateful for her.
Congratulations to the ACES academic challenge team! They recently participated in a competition and the entire team qualified to advance to sectionals! The following students, impressively scored in the top three in their subject: Physics: Luke Dennis placed first Math: Gavin Buening, Landyn Buening, Joey Probst all tied for third Engineering Graphics: Paul Huber tied for third Computer Science: Luke Dennis placed second Chemistry: Gavin Buening placed first, Joey Probst placed 2nd, Landyn Buening placed 3rd.
Another Impact GAMEDAY!!! The boys got to give their jersey to a Teutopolis Unit #50 Schools employee that has made an impact on their academic or athletic career. Thank you all for being a great influence on all of our students. #GoShoes
Jake Kocher - I chose Mrs. Deters because she makes class fun and she supports all the student student athletes.
Andy Lustig - I chose my uncle Mr. Drees as my impact game day because he made Jr. High fun and enjoyable. Also, he is always supporting me in basketball and baseball.
Kendal Mette - I picked my Mrs. Mette (mom) for impact game day because she has always made class fun and interesting. Also, she is always pushing me to do my best.
Aidan Niemerg - I chose Mrs. Hutmacher because everyday of freshman year she would always add an optimistic and cheerful mood to my day. There was never a day where I wouldn’t going to class. Even though it’s not a subject I like Mrs. Hutmacher always made the class fun and was always a positive person, making everyone else in class feel better as well.
Teagan Pals - I chose Suzy because she has always been an easy person to talk to and always smiling. She is always nice to everyone. She is really good about getting you 100 percent if you get injured and trying to get you back on the court as soon as possible. I am really thankful for Suzy.
Jake Probst - I chose Mr. Niebrugge for Impact Gameday. As an awesome health teacher and great basketball coach, he always will give help when needed. He will go the extra mile for his students and players giving them an awesome experience. He helped me personally by improving my knowledge of health and motivating me on the basketball court.
Congratulations to Will Lewis for signing to continue his tennis career at SWIC!
Elaine Gaffin, Maddie Zane & Ben Esker represented Teutopolis High School this past weekend at the 2025 ILMEA All State Festival!! Congratulations!
Congratulations to the FFA Horse Judging Team for placing first at todays contest! Eric Zumbahlen was the 2nd overall individual, Avry Kreke placed 6th, and Megan Brummer was 8th. Members will compete at the State Level in February.
A special thank you to Dr. Brittany Ishmael and Ishmael’s Horse Farm for hosting our contest and providing horses.
Our talented students used their creativity to bring smiles to underserved kids in India by participating in The Memory Project. Each portrait is a heartfelt gift, celebrating individuality and connection across borders. Together, we're proving that art has the power to make a difference! Portraits (L-R) were created by the following students: Natalie Willenborg, Cece Passalacqua, Olivia Wittenmyer, Devin Buenker, Oliva Spour, and Jill Spour.
