The annual TJHS Bike to School Event was a huge success today! Thanks to all the students that participated, thanks to the TJHS staff for supervising this event, and thanks for our local law enforcement for monitoring traffic for everyone's safety. It was a great day to be a Wooden Shoe!
TJHS is super proud of our golf teams that participated in the sectional this week. Way to go Shoes!
At yesterday's softball and baseball games, TJHS honored our 8th grade players. We thank these young ladies and young men for their dedication to our softball and baseball programs. We appreciate all you do on the diamond and in the classroom as well, and we look forward to you taking your talents to the next level at the high school.
The THS Girls Tennis Team came to the junior high this morning for "High Five Friday." Thank you for starting your morning off in our building. The staff and students at TJHS really appreciate it! Good luck the rest of the season!
Thanks to the THS Soccer Team for coming to the junior high this morning for "High Five Friday." It was great to see some familiar faces back in the building. Good luck this season!
Where did the time go?!? The two years with this group of 8th grade students flew by. TJHS is definitely going to miss them. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors!
Thank you to the high school boys baseball team for coming over to the junior high this morning for "High Five Friday!" Good luck in the postseason!
Audrey Runde and Vinny McClellan were recently nominated for the Tingley Insurance "Kids Who Have Talent" award at Teutopolis Junior High School. They were nominated by Mr. Joe Niemerg the junior high band director. Pictured with Audrey and Vinny is Mr. Chris Tingley. Congratulations Audrey and Vinny!
Teutopolis Junior High School was selected as the first ever winner of the IESA "Show Us Your Spirit" Award!
"Launched in Fall 2024, the "Show Us Your Spirit" campaign was created to celebrate the vibrant and passionate communities that make school sports so special. Schools from across the state were invited to submit photos and videos showcasing their spirit featuring the enthusiasm of fans, coaches, students, and players alike. This award was given to the school that truly embodies the values of sportsmanship, pride, and unity. It's more than just cheering. It's showing up, supporting one another, and creating a culture where everyone feels like part of the team. The winning school stands out for its energy, heart, and the powerful sense of community that shines both in the stands and on the playing field. Throughout the year, Teutopolis showcased what true school spirit is all about. With a standout year of athletic achievements, their fans, coaches, students, and entire community were there every step of the way, cheering, supporting, and standing proudly behind their teams."
Eighth grade students Lily Tegeler and Rose Brummer, along with Mr. Niemerg and Mr. Drees, attended the IESA Celebration of Excellence Ceremony in Bloomington yesterday to receive this award. Congratulations TJHS and the Teutopolis community!
Members of the TJHS Scholar Bowl team won their division of the Ben Theilen Memorial Tournament in Pleasant Plains on Saturday, April 26th. They went 7-0 in their pool. Congratulations TJHS Scholar Bowl!
Thank you THS Softball for coming to the junior high this morning for "High Five Friday!"
Best of luck to the softball team the rest of the season!
Each year Teutopolis Junior High 7th graders participate in the Americanism Essay Contest. This year the topic was "What is My Favorite National Monument or Memorial?" Josh Pruemer won 1st place with his essay about Devils Tower. Colt Belford was awarded 2nd place with his essay about Muir Woods, and Abby Quandt wrote about Jewel Cave for 3rd place.
Christina Ordner and other members of the Teutopolis American Legion Post 924 were in attendance for the awards ceremony. We appreciate their service and them taking the time to come to TJHS for this event.
TJHS would like to thank the guest speakers that came to the junior high last Friday to talk with 7th grade students about future career choices. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to spend time with us!
Congratulations to Jase Ruholl, Coda Orndorff, Ryder Wesselman, Eloise Feldhake, Audrey Runde, and Lillian Miller for all receiving a number one rating for their musical pieces in the IESA Solo and Ensemble performances. Eloise Feldhake was also named the "Best of Day" winner in her contest room. Great job everyone!
Over the past several weeks, Teutopolis Junior High has had the privilege of having the high school girls basketball team and the high school boys basketball team come over for "High Five Friday." TJHS wishes both teams the best of luck in their post seasons! Let's Go Shoes!
Great job TJHS Boys Basketball in the first game today! The fans bus kids are refueling at Culver's to get ready for round 2!! Let's go Shoes!
For Valentine's Day, Teutopolis Junior High students were surprised at lunch with Joe's spaghetti and breadsticks. Yummy! We wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day!
This week the 7th and 8th graders engaged in an exciting activity called "Book Speed Dating." In this activity, students had the opportunity to explore a variety of books for a short amount of time, much like a traditional speed dating event. The goal was to help them quickly get a feel for each title and determine which ones they might want to read further. Essentially, they "dated" the books to find their perfect match by exploring different genres and authors within a limited timeframe. This activity not only encouraged reading but also helped students develop their book selection skills. What a great engaging experience!
"Thank you" to the THS Pomerettes for coming to the junior high this morning for "High Five Friday!" It was great to have all of you in the building, and congratulations on making it to State Competition!
TJHS is very proud of the generosity of our students, parents, and families! Seventh and eighth grade students collected 1,024 cans and $1,870 to donate to Catholic Charities. These donations give Catholic Charities the resources they need to help people enjoy their holiday seasons.
