Citizens for Education present "What's at Stake"

A community-based group, the Citizens for Education, will be distributing referendum information at the Friday night home football game. After tomorrow's game the brochure will be circulated throughout the community. Thursday, September 02, 2010

THS graduates recipients of 2010 P.E.O. Scholarship

Chapter FG of P.E.O. has announced the recipients of its 2010 scholarships. The young ladies are Holly McClure, Amanda Engeling, and Emily Moots. Thursday, September 02, 2010

THS Class of 1970 hold 40th Reunion

The Taylorvile High School Class of 1970 held a weekend of festivities to celebrate their 40th class reunion beginning with a casual get together at 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2010 at Angelo's. A breakfast was held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 14th at the Round Table Restaurant and the reunion dinner and program was held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14th at Lake Shore Golf Course. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

School Breakfast and Lunch Menus for August 31, 2010

Monday, August 30, 2010

C.E.F.S. awards educational scholarships

C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation, Board of Directors recently awarded $18,900 in educational scholarships to 30 individuals who are pursuing post secondary education. The educational scholarships were made available through funding provided by the Community Services Block Grant Program from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Sunday, August 29, 2010

School Breakfast and Lunch Menus for August 26, 2010

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

School Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

August 23, 2010 School Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Monday, August 23, 2010

School Breakfast and Lunch Menus for August 23, 2010

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Kami Dunkirk recipient of 3rd annual Katelyn McCarty Memorial Education Scholarship

The third annual recipient of the Katelyn McCarty Memorial Education Scholarship is Kami Dunkirk. Kami is the daughter of Jim and Terra Dunkirk of Taylorville. She plans to pursue her nursing degree at Millikin University in Decatur. IL. Sunday, August 22, 2010

Memorial School awarded Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant

Jimica and succotash. These are just two foods on the balanced educational menu Memorial School students will be testing with their taste buds this year. Friday, August 20, 2010

School Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Thursday, August 19, 2010

South Fork school board in session

South Fork School Board convened for its first meeting of the school year last night, after students completed their first day back in session. On the agenda was the FY 2011 budget, goals for the new school year, and recent improvements to school facilities. Thursday, August 19, 2010

LLCC'S Academy of Lifelong Learning to hold fall kick-off

The Lincoln Land Community College Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) will hold its fall kickoff at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The public is cordially invited, including anyone interested in become a member.  Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Days Gone By - Taylorville High School, 1962

Taylorville High School 9th graders line up for a class picture. Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Online registration made virtual reality

Taylorville CUSD offers registration online for the first time this year. "It's quick," says parent Laurie Sparling. "And it's easy," replies her daughter, incoming freshman Taylor Sparling. Over 20 computers are accessible on ground floor levels of each school building for online registration. School staff help parents and students register using the new system. Kathy Vocks, assisting in the high school lab, helps answer questions about the new process. "Today is smooth sailing," Vocks says. Wednesday, August 11, 2010

TCUSD to pass deficit budget for 2010-2011

Reported at the Taylorville CUSD School Board meeting, Monday, August 9, 2010, the state has up until December 30, 2010 to pay the district a total of $761,666 owed for Fiscal Year 2010, and, while figures are subject to change pending action by the state, TCUSD will likely adopt a deficit budget for the 2010-2011 school year, with a $1,274,500 deficit in the Education Fund. Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Days Gone By: 1950 Terriers Cheer Squad

Members of the Taylorville Junior High School Terriers Cheer Squad pictured here are (left to right, back row) eighth graders Jackie Sue Keiser, Donna Collins, and Patsy Bliss. In the front row are seventh graders (left to right) Phillis Hafliger, Charlene Wasilewski, and Donna Stedman. This picture is used courtesy of George A. Smith, formerly of Taylorville and of the TJHS class of 1950. Smith now resides in Mercer Island, Washington. Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Days Gone By: 1923 student body of Edinburg High School

The student body of Edinburg High School, Edinburg, IL gathers for a photograph in 1923. Pictured left to right are (bottom row) Kingsley Corrington, Virgil Smith, Harold Greive, Isaac Hedden, Ethlyn Barrett Tchr, John Norred, Park Hunsley, Earl Ralph, Roderick Williams, Donald Zinn, Hallye Halford, (second row) Henderson May, Francis O'Brien Snodgrass, Wanda Blount Travis, Esther Prasun Neal, Helen Bowers McCoy, Irene George, Imo Wilson Pryce, Irene Brockelsby Marshall, Austin Waddell, (third row) Nile Hobbs, Llwellyn Hunsley, Frances Jack Johnson, Beulah Wilson Graham, Ruth Brockelsby McVey, Eva Yeaman Halford, Helen Tate Finley, Alice Greive, Alice Reed LeFever, Norma Taylor Ralph, George Prater, (fourth row) Pauline Waddell Harris, Eloise Wilkinson Kirk, Agnes Alexander Westbrook, (fifth row) Basil Hunsley, Eda Beck Gabehart, Mildred McClintick Smith, Ethel Rigg Houk, Mildred Mason, Anna B. Schwietzka, Principal, Frances Smith LeFever, Hazel Tate Duvall, Theda Pearson Hedden, and Herman Kruckeberg. This photo is used courtesy Mrs. Wilda Cooper of Taylorville, IL. Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Tom Campbell announces candidacy for Regional Superintendent of Schools

Hoping to continue a thirty-three year career in education, Tom Campbell of Taylorville announced his candidacy for Regional Superintendent of Schools of Christian and Montgomery Counties. Tom Campbell will use his past experience as a principal, teacher, and active community member to provide leadership in the Regional Superintendent's Office to put kids first, pool resources to save tax dollars, and offer more cost effective, targeted teacher improvement opportunities. Monday, August 09, 2010

MHS 1990 & 1991 Class Reunion

The Morrisonville High School classes of 1990 and 1991 held a reunion the evening of July 24th at the KC Hall in Morrisonville. Guests enjoyed catching up over a dinner prepared by Darren DeBrun and Ron Durbin. Sunday, August 08, 2010