It has been a fun week! We ended our Red Ribbon Week with a picture of the whole school in the shape of a Ribbon and our Halloween Parade today! Have a great weekend!
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Student Council is conducting a food drive from Nov. 10th through Nov. 21st. The food collected will go to the Food Pantry located at Fountain Valley.
Items that are best for the food drive:
🧒 For Young Children
Healthy, kid-friendly, and easy to prepare items
Canned fruits (packed in juice or light syrup)
Applesauce cups or pouches
Peanut butter or other nut butters
Whole-grain crackers or graham crackers
Cereal (low-sugar, whole-grain)
Oatmeal packets (instant or rolled oats)
Macaroni and cheese boxes
Canned pasta (like SpaghettiOs or ravioli)
Shelf-stable milk (white or chocolate)
100% fruit juice boxes or pouches
Snack-size fruit cups or raisins
Canned vegetables (corn, green beans, carrots)
Soup with kid-friendly ingredients (chicken noodle, vegetable)
Granola bars or breakfast bars
Small packs of nuts or trail mix
👩🎓 For Young Adults
Quick meals, portable snacks, and nutritious staples
Canned tuna, chicken, or salmon
Canned beans (black, pinto, kidney, chickpeas)
Rice or instant rice cups
Pasta and pasta sauce
Shelf-stable meals (Hormel, Dinty Moore, Annie’s, etc.)
Ramen or instant noodles (plus healthier options like rice noodles)
Granola or protein bars
Nut mixes and trail mix
Ready-to-eat soups or chili
Crackers, pretzels, or popcorn
Instant oatmeal or breakfast cups
Shelf-stable milk or nondairy alternatives
Boxed baking mixes (pancake, muffin, cornbread)
Tea, instant coffee, or hot cocoa packets
KEEP IN MIND:
Prefer non-perishable and easy-to-open items (pop-tops are best)
Include nutrient-dense snacks for energy and growth
Avoid items in glass jars if possible (harder to transport safely)
Student Council is conducting a food drive from Nov. 10th through Nov. 21st. The food collected will go to the Food Pantry located at Fountain Valley.
Items that are best for the food drive:
🧒 For Young Children
Healthy, kid-friendly, and easy to prepare items
Canned fruits (packed in juice or light syrup)
Applesauce cups or pouches
Peanut butter or other nut butters
Whole-grain crackers or graham crackers
Cereal (low-sugar, whole-grain)
Oatmeal packets (instant or rolled oats)
Macaroni and cheese boxes
Canned pasta (like SpaghettiOs or ravioli)
Shelf-stable milk (white or chocolate)
100% fruit juice boxes or pouches
Snack-size fruit cups or raisins
Canned vegetables (corn, green beans, carrots)
Soup with kid-friendly ingredients (chicken noodle, vegetable)
Granola bars or breakfast bars
Small packs of nuts or trail mix
👩🎓 For Young Adults
Quick meals, portable snacks, and nutritious staples
Canned tuna, chicken, or salmon
Canned beans (black, pinto, kidney, chickpeas)
Rice or instant rice cups
Pasta and pasta sauce
Shelf-stable meals (Hormel, Dinty Moore, Annie’s, etc.)
Ramen or instant noodles (plus healthier options like rice noodles)
Granola or protein bars
Nut mixes and trail mix
Ready-to-eat soups or chili
Crackers, pretzels, or popcorn
Instant oatmeal or breakfast cups
Shelf-stable milk or nondairy alternatives
Boxed baking mixes (pancake, muffin, cornbread)
Tea, instant coffee, or hot cocoa packets
KEEP IN MIND:
Prefer non-perishable and easy-to-open items (pop-tops are best)
Include nutrient-dense snacks for energy and growth
Avoid items in glass jars if possible (harder to transport safely)
Our students in grades 4-8 IAR results came in over our Fall Break. We normally hand them out at Parent / Teacher Conferences. We will be sending home the results in the students bookbags on Monday, November 3rd.
Dear Thomasboro Grade School Families,
We understand that many families in our community may be impacted by the upcoming delay in SNAP benefits. During this time, we want to ensure that no child or family goes without the food and support they need. Our school continues to offer the "Feed Our Kids" program, which provides food for students to take home each weekend. If your family would benefit from receiving food or if you have any questions about this program, please contact Ms. Pope at 217-643-3275.
In Addition, several local food pantries and community organizations are available to assist families:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:bf780fa2-5244-4536-afb0-d60356f44bb7
We encourage any family in need to reach out- these resources are here to help. Please know that all inquiries and participation in these programs are confidential.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to care for our students and families.
Mrs. McArthur
Superintendent
Next week is Spirit Week! Dress up and have fun!
On Friday, October 31st at 2 p.m. we will have our Halloween Parade. The Parade route is south on Phillips, east on Arnold, North Lincoln, West on Park , we are making a square around the church. If you would like to hand out candy to our students you can set up around the block that the church is located on. Happy Halloween!
🎉 Thomasboro Grade School Celebrates Incredible Growth! 🎉
We are thrilled to share some exciting news about the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families!
In 2023, our test scores placed Thomasboro Grade School on the Targeted list in Illinois. That moment became our motivation for change. We formed our School Improvement Plan (SIP) Team, set strong academic and attendance goals, and worked together to make real progress.
When our students tested again in 2024, their efforts paid off in a big way! Our Summative Score jumped from 39.20 in 2023 to 68.20 in 2024, earning us back our Commendable School designation.
And we’re proud to share that our success has continued! In 2025, Thomasboro Grade School earned a Commendable designation once again — with math growth increasing from 9.40% in 2023 to 17.89% in 2024 and an impressive 19.06% in 2025! 📈
These results reflect the dedication of our students, the commitment of our teachers and staff, and the incredible support of our families and community.
✨ Together, we are proving that hard work, teamwork, and high expectations lead to great success. ✨
#ThomasboroPride #TGSStrong #CommendableSchool #GrowthMindset
We are thrilled to share some exciting news about the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families!
In 2023, our test scores placed Thomasboro Grade School on the Targeted list in Illinois. That moment became our motivation for change. We formed our School Improvement Plan (SIP) Team, set strong academic and attendance goals, and worked together to make real progress.
When our students tested again in 2024, their efforts paid off in a big way! Our Summative Score jumped from 39.20 in 2023 to 68.20 in 2024, earning us back our Commendable School designation.
And we’re proud to share that our success has continued! In 2025, Thomasboro Grade School earned a Commendable designation once again — with math growth increasing from 9.40% in 2023 to 17.89% in 2024 and an impressive 19.06% in 2025! 📈
These results reflect the dedication of our students, the commitment of our teachers and staff, and the incredible support of our families and community.
✨ Together, we are proving that hard work, teamwork, and high expectations lead to great success. ✨
#ThomasboroPride #TGSStrong #CommendableSchool #GrowthMindset
The Board of Education Meeting set for October 14, 2025 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be November 18th, 2025.
Perfect Attendance 1st Quarter
Kindergarten
Nyla Johnson
1st Grade
Camella Blakely-Keen, Brantley Lazzell
2nd Grade
Kaylin O’Keefe, Jaxon Turner
3rd Grade
Marian Downing, Hayden Henry, Myles Johnson, Cayden LaPointe-Shaw
4th Grade
Elijah Keomala, Angelique Mata, Bailey Mehrtens
5th Grade
Henry Downing, Yojan Garcia, Nevaeh Martin
6th Grade
Ramikoh McSpadden, Jose Perez Becerril
7th Grade
Abigail Henkelman, Zackary Theesfeld
8th Grade
Ben Mehrtens
Kindergarten
Nyla Johnson
1st Grade
Camella Blakely-Keen, Brantley Lazzell
2nd Grade
Kaylin O’Keefe, Jaxon Turner
3rd Grade
Marian Downing, Hayden Henry, Myles Johnson, Cayden LaPointe-Shaw
4th Grade
Elijah Keomala, Angelique Mata, Bailey Mehrtens
5th Grade
Henry Downing, Yojan Garcia, Nevaeh Martin
6th Grade
Ramikoh McSpadden, Jose Perez Becerril
7th Grade
Abigail Henkelman, Zackary Theesfeld
8th Grade
Ben Mehrtens
High Honor Roll 1st Quarter
3rd Grade
Vincenzo Barrett, Jack Bartell, Allyson Dalton, Marian Downing, Hayden Henry, Henely Hernandez, Dominic Hoyt, Myles Johnson, Ryker Johnson, Jase Martin, Jocelyn Stanberry
4th Grade
Daniel Gigueroa-Baltazar, Collette Franzen, Collette Franzen, Tytus Gibbs, Elijah Keomala, Amelia Loden, Angelique Mata, Bailey Mehrtens, Finn Pannbacker, Carlyn Seder, Kassidy Shelton, Leah Zimmers
5th Grade
Zander Bychowski, Quincy Cagle, Henry Downing, Zander Purden, Irelyn Stanberry
6th Grade
Roczen Marshall, Ramikoh McSpadden, Amelia Pannbacker, Lucille Pfefferle, Blayke Zimmers
7th Grade
Stella Auth, Hayden Downing, Maryanna Henry, Hunter Keen, Gilbert Ramos, Zackary
8th Grade
Emely Leiva-Monterroso, Karleigh Maple, Jadyn Marcum, Ben Mehrtens, Raegan Payne
3rd Grade
Vincenzo Barrett, Jack Bartell, Allyson Dalton, Marian Downing, Hayden Henry, Henely Hernandez, Dominic Hoyt, Myles Johnson, Ryker Johnson, Jase Martin, Jocelyn Stanberry
4th Grade
Daniel Gigueroa-Baltazar, Collette Franzen, Collette Franzen, Tytus Gibbs, Elijah Keomala, Amelia Loden, Angelique Mata, Bailey Mehrtens, Finn Pannbacker, Carlyn Seder, Kassidy Shelton, Leah Zimmers
5th Grade
Zander Bychowski, Quincy Cagle, Henry Downing, Zander Purden, Irelyn Stanberry
6th Grade
Roczen Marshall, Ramikoh McSpadden, Amelia Pannbacker, Lucille Pfefferle, Blayke Zimmers
7th Grade
Stella Auth, Hayden Downing, Maryanna Henry, Hunter Keen, Gilbert Ramos, Zackary
8th Grade
Emely Leiva-Monterroso, Karleigh Maple, Jadyn Marcum, Ben Mehrtens, Raegan Payne
Honor Roll 1st Quarter
3rd Grade
Austin Benavides, Alivia Black, Ryker Drollinger, Avery Henricks, Cayden Lapoint-Shaw, Nova Loden, Jameson Morris, Danielle Pfefferle, Odili Pineda
4th Grade
Karson Blakely, Kennedy Blakely, Vladimire Dalton, Brantley Durbin, Abigail Rodriguez, Emily Serna
5th Grade
Jackson Carr, Kylee Frye, Yojan Garcia, Jade Johnson, Navaeh Martin, Khloe scott
6th Grade
Jose Perez Becerril
7th Grade
Brogan Johnson, Mialayla Rodriguez
8th Grade
Kelsa Alwood, Mikaela Figueroa Irizarry, Kadien Henricks, Ta Raye Hurd, Bayleigh Stow
3rd Grade
Austin Benavides, Alivia Black, Ryker Drollinger, Avery Henricks, Cayden Lapoint-Shaw, Nova Loden, Jameson Morris, Danielle Pfefferle, Odili Pineda
4th Grade
Karson Blakely, Kennedy Blakely, Vladimire Dalton, Brantley Durbin, Abigail Rodriguez, Emily Serna
5th Grade
Jackson Carr, Kylee Frye, Yojan Garcia, Jade Johnson, Navaeh Martin, Khloe scott
6th Grade
Jose Perez Becerril
7th Grade
Brogan Johnson, Mialayla Rodriguez
8th Grade
Kelsa Alwood, Mikaela Figueroa Irizarry, Kadien Henricks, Ta Raye Hurd, Bayleigh Stow
Reminder: 11:30 dismissal tomorrow. P/T conferences 3pm-7pm. No school Friday - break begins. Break 6th -17th.
Reminder: We have a 1:55 p.m. dismissal today.
Reminder: We have a 1:55 p.m. dismissal today.
Attention 5-8 parents, if your child is interested in playing basketball or volleyball the parent meeting is tomorrow at 6 p.m. in the gym.
Our dental clinic is coming up on Sept. 10th. Please complete the form and send it in with your students. Here is a link to the form.
https://opdsdentalservices.formstack.com/forms/thomasboroccsd130
https://opdsdentalservices.formstack.com/forms/thomasboroccsd130
It was a good day at TGS! All students went to the school store for the first time! So many Pride Bucks were spent today! Hope all our families enjoy the 3 day weekend, see you Tuesday!
Reminder: We have an 11:30 am dismissal tomorrow, Friday, August 29th.
Reminder: Today is a 1:55 dismissal.
Thank you to the Gifford State Bank for sponsoring a night at the pool for TGS! Thank you to PTO for the pizza! It was a cool evening in every sense of the word! A good time was had by all!
