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Dieterich High School Presents "Virgil's Family Reunion"

Fri Apr 23, 2010, 03:26 PM CDT

The Dieterich High School Drama Club invites the community to its spring play titled "Virgil's Family Reunion"- a comedy about a "nutty" family reunion. Dieterich High School will be hosting the play on Saturday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday April 25 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for students.

Sometimes, everything that can go wrong will. That is just what happens as the Sludge's prepare for their summer semi-annual family get-together. The morning starts with an uppity neighbor warning the Sludges that she plans to draft a petition to evict the Sludges from their home for not maintaining proper tidiness.

Teutopolis Junior High Library News

Fri Jan 29, 2010, 05:56 PM CST

There's not much down-time in the Teutopolis Junior High School Library. Teachers often bring classes to the library for computer work; faculty uses the facility as a meeting area; and students keep the path well worn between the book stacks and the circulation desk. However, January and February seem to be busier than usual. Here's what's going on:

Book Fair: It seems that in the Teutopolis Unit 50 District there is always another Scholastic Book Fair on the horizon and this time it's at the Teutopolis Junior High School. The Fair officially opens Thursday, February 4 and runs through Tuesday, February 9. Hours for the Fair are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Though parents and family members are welcome any time throughout the day, a special Open House will be from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday, February 5. The evening will sport raffles and a variety of books and reading - related items that will make great Valentine remembrances. If you have questions, feel free to email yallalys@ttown.k12.il.us or call the junior high school (857-6678).

Music festival

Fri Jan 15, 2010, 07:23 PM CST

Representing Dieterich Unit #30 at the Illinois Music Educators Association District Music Festival on November 21 at Eastern Illinois University were: High School (front l-r): Melissa Davis, Hannah Moffitt, Courtney Smothers, and Beth Warfel. Back Row: Andrew Hall, Jason Tague, Theron Poe, Jon Hall, and Brandon Westfall. The groups rehearsed most of the day and presented concerts for the public in the evening.

2009 Dieterich Homecoming Court

Fri Dec 25, 2009, 06:50 PM CST

The Dieterich Homecoming Dance was held on Saturday, December 12. Pictured is the Homecoming Court from L-R: Candace Niemerg, Brandon Westjohn, Brittney Niemerg, Taran Bohnhoff, Chelsey Overbeck, Blake Kuhl, King Cody Hinterscher, Queen Gina Thoele, Retiring Queen Rachel Buenker, Retiring King Tanner Flach, Kalei Buenker, Darin Probst, Brittany Zumbahlen, and Brent Probst

The Great Depression Continued

Fri Dec 25, 2009, 01:49 PM CST

(Taken from the Teutopolis Press dated November 3, 1999. The student authors were seventh grade students at Teutopolis Junior High School with Mrs. Marjorie Wiessing as their teacher.)

The Great Depression

by: Angie Willenborg

The Great Depression was the time when all businesses were closed down and many people lost employment, homes, and farms. the Great Depression started in 1929 with the Stock Market Crash. Sophie Hartke was born on February 12, 1912. Sophie Hartke was 17 when the Great Depression started. Sophie lived on a farm southeast of Teutopolis.

Dieterich Homecoming King and Queen Crowned

Fri Dec 18, 2009, 07:27 PM CST

The 2009 Dieterich Homecoming King and Queen were crowned on December 12. The 2009 Dieterich Homecoming Queen is Gina Thoele, daughter of Tony and Sue Thoele of Dieterich. The 2009 Dieterich Homecoming King is Cody Hinterscher, son of Ray Jr. and Cindy Hinterscher also of Dieterich.

THS German Students Celebrate Fall of Berlin Wall Anniversary

By Phil Lewis, THS German teacher

Fri Dec 04, 2009, 07:38 PM CST

German students at Teutopolis High School celebrated the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9. Each class researched two or three former Communist countries in Eastern Europe in the media center for three days prior to the event. The countries included: Albania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Yugoslavia, and the Soviet Union. Students had to find: (1) name of the country in German in 1989, (2) flag, (3) currency, (4) last leader, (5) national anthem, (6) population, (7) state motto, (8) capital, (9) main language(s), (10) government, (11) legislature, (12) land area, and (12) any wars or conflicts 1945-89. They printed off pictures, histories, and interesting facts about their countries for future use.

Teutopolis High School to Present Back to the 80's!

Fri Oct 16, 2009, 05:37 PM CDT

Teutopolis High School is pleased to announce this year's fall musical is "Back to the 80's-The Totally Awesome Musical." Performance dates are October 23-25. Tickets went on sale October 1 in the Teutopolis High School Office.

The Germans from Bad Laer are Coming October 3

Fri Sep 18, 2009, 03:32 PM CDT

By Phil Lewis, THS German teacher

After four years of exchanging emails with Ludwig Wahlmeyer, he informed me this week that a group of 17 people from the Bad Laer, Germany region are coming to Teutopolis on Saturday, October 3.

"Life in days gone by" by Teutopolis 6th grade Students Continued

Fri Sep 18, 2009, 01:34 PM CDT

Taken from Teutopolis Press dated August 31, 1988

The following 6th grade students were directed in the project by their English teacher, Mrs. Marge Wiessing.

Clothing In The Olden Days

By Brad Deters

The clothing that the settlers of the Teutopolis area wore was very different from the fashions people have today. These pioneer people wore what they had made by hand. People had to save money instead of going to a store and buying a dress or sweatshirt that was in fashion, according to my Grandma Opal Bussman.

Dieterich High School Prom Queen and King

By Staff reports

Fri May 15, 2009, 02:53 PM CDT

Katelin Heuerman and Kurt Berg were crowned 2009 Prom Queen and King of Dieterich High School. Katelin is the daughter of Larry and Becky Heuerman of Montrose. Kurt is the son of Dean and Sherry Berg of rural Mason.

Meet the 2009 Teutopolis Prom Court

Fri May 08, 2009, 04:52 PM CDT

The junior attendants for the Teutopolis Prom 2009 are Sharlina Herboth and Marshall Schultz. Sharlina is the daughter of David and Christina Herboth and is one of two children.

Teutopolis Jr. High Band to Play at Cardinals Game

Mon Apr 27, 2009, 04:00 PM CDT

On Sunday, June 28 at 1:15 p.m. the Teutopolis Jr. High Band will be performing God Bless America at the St. Louis stadium immediately preceding the Cardinals' game against the Minnesota Twins.

Dieterich School Spring Concerts

Fri Apr 17, 2009, 02:53 PM CDT

The Kindergarten through 6th grade school students at Dieterich are preparing an ethereal outer space themed Spring Concert featuring "The Purple People Eater" and songs about meteors, planets, and stars under the direction of Mrs. Cekander. Energy charged band selections, arranged and directed by Mr. Davis, will also be performed.

Students win awards

Fri Mar 13, 2009, 04:06 PM CDT

The February 2009 winners are:

Local Spelling Bee Winners Advance to State

Fri Feb 27, 2009, 05:19 PM CST

Congratulations to Eddie Siemer of Teutopolis, the winner of the 2009 Bond-Fayette-Effingham Counties Spelling Bee. The son of Marty and Lisa Siemer, Eddie finished first out of 24 spellers.

Celebrating Lincoln’s 200th Birthday

By Mark Allen

Fri Feb 20, 2009, 04:17 PM CST

The Teutopolis Grade School celebrated President Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday on February 12 with birthday activities throughout the school day.

TEF Honors Students for Being Good

Fri Feb 13, 2009, 06:17 PM CST

Each month the Teutopolis Education Foundation honors students who were “caught” being good and the teachers who “catch” them being good. The whole student body and staff of Teutopolis Grade School congratulate the students and teachers who make TGS a great place to come to every school day. We are happy to say that many names were in the drawing. Thank you to the Teutopolis Education Foundation for this great way to honor students for their good deeds!

Sixth Grade Students and Casey’s Supports Box Top Program

Fri Feb 06, 2009, 03:01 PM CST

Box Tops are worth ten cents each and Mrs. Habing’s sixth grade students at Teutopolis Grade School are very good at collecting them. They are so good at it, in fact, they are on pace to set a new homeroom record.

Dieterich High School Scholastic Bowl

Fri Dec 26, 2008, 03:38 PM CST

Here are the results for the Dieterich High School Scholastic Bowl competition on Thursday, December 11: Jr. Varsity defeated Odin with a score of 175-75 in round 1. In round 2 Dieterich defeated Noble (West Richland) with a score of 50-10. High scorer for the evening was Jonathan Hall with 80 points.

Teutopolis School Board Met December 15

Fri Dec 26, 2008, 03:37 PM CST

1. Hired Trenton Kingery as student cafeteria worker and Larry Haslett as a part-time custodian.

2. Accepted resignation of Marcia Niebrugge as 8th grade girl's basketball coach and Jennifer Deters as 7th grade girls' basketball coach.