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This blog is dedicated to all of the positive things happening in the Taylor School District.
Please check out the Taylor High School website for helpful links for parents. New links will be added every week. Everything from “Cell Phone Addiction” to “How to Use Google Classroom” will be presented. Stay informed and get involved. You can also find the most up to date information on all the great things that …
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Mrs. Holstein’s kindergarten class at Blair Moody Elementary School has been busy investigating matter. Her class predicted if various items would sink or float including a pumpkin. They were very surprised at the results.
A big “thank you” goes out to the schools coalition of union leadership groups (26M, TFT, TPA and TACSA) for all of their hard work to plan, organize and support a hugely successful “Trunk or Treat.” Due to cold rain, the event was moved into the gym at the former Sixth Grade Academy, and it …
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On the Taylor Board of Education level, Hoover Middle School students Emily Rich and Audree Stoll, were recognized for their extraordinary efforts in making 700 colorful anti-bullying bracelets to distribute to each student who signed a pledge not to bully. They began this work over the summer and finally had enough bracelets for the entire school. …
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McDowell Elementary celebrated with a Halloween Parade!
Taylor High School had its College and Career Onsite. Seventeen colleges and careers attended the event. Seniors did a fantastic job representing themselves and the school. They met one-on-one with the representatives and discussed admission, scholarships and the next steps to take. Overall, THS had $922,996 offered to seniors in scholarship money. THS is now …
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On October 25 the Taylor Griffins Varsity Football team wrapped up their season with playing a game for autism. The players and cheerleaders sold T-shirts and will be donating over $2,000 to the Autism Alliance. Now that is some Griffin Pride!
This year at Taylor High School we are in the beginning stages of implementing effective teaming. This is a way to support students both academically and socially. THS has seven teams, which are grouped by planning time and are meeting on their preps. Teams meet to discuss students as well as plan activities for the …
Last week the Taylor High School Students Leading Students (SLS) attended all-day leadership training. The students brainstormed ideas for the projects they want to accomplish this school year. The SLS guiding principle is that youth have a great capacity for influencing their peers in positive ways. Youth education, peer support, fun, leadership, safety skills and …
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Talking Taylor Schools / Karl Ziomek