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Mrs. Kesler
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Ms.Sumner-music
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Mrs.Martin- 1st Grade
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Ms.Pope
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Ms. Bean
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Mrs. Rademacher
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Mr. Latimer
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Mr. Latimer
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Kindergarten:
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Jr. High Mr. Latimer
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3rd Grade
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Kindergarten
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Join us for the Pool Party on July 31st from 7:30 to 9:30 at the Rantoul Pool. For TGS Students and Families only!
Don't Forget the Playground Opening for TGS Students on July 22nd from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We will provide Hot Dogs, Chips, Drink and the new playground!
Don't forget to do in-person registration! You can register at the school office from 9:00 a.m. -1:00p.m. July 13th- 17th. After that by appointment only. We will not register any students the first week of school, July 27th-July 31st.
Welcome our new Junior High Science Teacher Mr. Latimer:
"Brian Latimer is a long time science enthusiast. He was inspired from a young age to learn about how the universe works after reading Steven Hawking and Carl Sagan and having some excellent science teachers. Brian has returned to his dream of teaching science after many years working as a programmer and web developer. He sincerely hopes to make science fun and engaging to all of his students to inspire them to have a love of learning and wonder for the way things work. Mr. Latimer loves Mondays and dad jokes and is certain all the students will enjoy sharing in his joy for these things."
"Brian Latimer is a long time science enthusiast. He was inspired from a young age to learn about how the universe works after reading Steven Hawking and Carl Sagan and having some excellent science teachers. Brian has returned to his dream of teaching science after many years working as a programmer and web developer. He sincerely hopes to make science fun and engaging to all of his students to inspire them to have a love of learning and wonder for the way things work. Mr. Latimer loves Mondays and dad jokes and is certain all the students will enjoy sharing in his joy for these things."
Please Welcome Jamie Kesler to TGS!
Hello, TGS family!
My name is Mrs. Kesler, though my younger students usually call me Mrs. K. I am excited to join the TGS family as the new K–4 Special Education teacher!
I earned my master's degree from the University of Phoenix in December 2025. While I am a recent graduate, I bring 10 years of experience in education, having served in Special Education, General Education, and administrative roles throughout my career.
I live in Rantoul with my husband, our son, our two daughters, our dog, and our four lizards. During the summer, you'll often find me soaking up the sun with a good book. In the fall, I enjoy cheering on our local RTHS Marching Eagles at football games, attending parades, and supporting my daughter at band competitions.
I can't wait to begin this school year, get to know our students and families, and become part of the amazing TGS community. I'm looking forward to a wonderful year of learning and growing together!
Hello, TGS family!
My name is Mrs. Kesler, though my younger students usually call me Mrs. K. I am excited to join the TGS family as the new K–4 Special Education teacher!
I earned my master's degree from the University of Phoenix in December 2025. While I am a recent graduate, I bring 10 years of experience in education, having served in Special Education, General Education, and administrative roles throughout my career.
I live in Rantoul with my husband, our son, our two daughters, our dog, and our four lizards. During the summer, you'll often find me soaking up the sun with a good book. In the fall, I enjoy cheering on our local RTHS Marching Eagles at football games, attending parades, and supporting my daughter at band competitions.
I can't wait to begin this school year, get to know our students and families, and become part of the amazing TGS community. I'm looking forward to a wonderful year of learning and growing together!
We have an excellent group of people working in the mud and rain for the kids of TGS.
Thomasboro Grade School would like to welcome Madeline to TGS!
Hello TGS family!! My name is Miss Sumner and I am so excited to join Thomasboro Grade School as the K-8 music teacher! I am originally from Fort Worth, Texas, and moved to the Champaign area last year. I graduated in 2024 from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX with my Bachelor of Music. I most recently served as the long-term substitute teacher for 3rd grade at TGS.
When not teaching, you can find me reading, spending time with my dog Blu, cooking, or singing with my community choir! I can’t wait to start the school year and help foster a love of music throughout our school community!!
Hello TGS family!! My name is Miss Sumner and I am so excited to join Thomasboro Grade School as the K-8 music teacher! I am originally from Fort Worth, Texas, and moved to the Champaign area last year. I graduated in 2024 from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX with my Bachelor of Music. I most recently served as the long-term substitute teacher for 3rd grade at TGS.
When not teaching, you can find me reading, spending time with my dog Blu, cooking, or singing with my community choir! I can’t wait to start the school year and help foster a love of music throughout our school community!!
Thomasboro Grade School would like to welcome Laura Birge to TGS!
Hi TGS family! My name is Mrs. Birge. I am so excited to join the TGS family as the 3rd grade teacher. I graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin. I grew up in Buckley, and moved to Paxton when my husband and I were married, where we reside currently with our two daughters. In the summer you can find me working in my yard, or relaxing in the pool with my kids. The rest of the year you can find me running from game to game to watch my daughter play basketball, or assisting the Paxton Buckley Loda Panther Regiment during marching band season as a percussion instructor. I can’t wait to get started with our school year and look forward to being part of the amazing community at TGS.
Hi TGS family! My name is Mrs. Birge. I am so excited to join the TGS family as the 3rd grade teacher. I graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin. I grew up in Buckley, and moved to Paxton when my husband and I were married, where we reside currently with our two daughters. In the summer you can find me working in my yard, or relaxing in the pool with my kids. The rest of the year you can find me running from game to game to watch my daughter play basketball, or assisting the Paxton Buckley Loda Panther Regiment during marching band season as a percussion instructor. I can’t wait to get started with our school year and look forward to being part of the amazing community at TGS.
Information for families in Fountain Valley!
Subject: Volunteers Needed for Community Playground Build!
Dear TGS Families and Community Members,
We are excited to announce the community build of our new playground and are looking for approximately 15 volunteers to help make this project a reality!
Volunteer Build Day: June 27
Time Commitment: Approximately 8 hours
Requirements: Volunteers should be able to safely lift 60 pounds or more and assist with assembling playground equipment.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work together and create a fun, safe space for our students and community. Food and drinks will be provided for all volunteers.
If you are interested in helping, please contact Bonnie McArthur or Faith Cagle at 217-643-3275 by July 17.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us build something special for our community!
Sincerely,
Bonnie McArthur
Superintendent
Thomasboro Grade School
Dear TGS Families and Community Members,
We are excited to announce the community build of our new playground and are looking for approximately 15 volunteers to help make this project a reality!
Volunteer Build Day: June 27
Time Commitment: Approximately 8 hours
Requirements: Volunteers should be able to safely lift 60 pounds or more and assist with assembling playground equipment.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work together and create a fun, safe space for our students and community. Food and drinks will be provided for all volunteers.
If you are interested in helping, please contact Bonnie McArthur or Faith Cagle at 217-643-3275 by July 17.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us build something special for our community!
Sincerely,
Bonnie McArthur
Superintendent
Thomasboro Grade School
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN.
If your child(ren) are returning to Thomasboro Grade School, you need to login to TeacherEase and you will be prompted to register an existing or new student. So, if you have a current student and a Kindergarten starting in the fall , you will register both existing and new students in your TeacherEase account. Do not use the New Family link for your Kindergartener if you have older students that already attend TGS.
If you are New to Thomasboro Grade School, use this link:
https://www.teacherease.com/NewFamilyRegistration.aspx?refid=3aecb451-a1d7-42b4-9e1e-9e51ffdb6489
This is step 1 of the registration process. We will complete the process in person on July 7th at Fountain Valley from 4p.m. to 7p.m. and in the Thomasboro Grade School Gym on July 9th from 9 a.m. to noon and 4p.m. to 7p.m.
Enjoy the summer!
If your child(ren) are returning to Thomasboro Grade School, you need to login to TeacherEase and you will be prompted to register an existing or new student. So, if you have a current student and a Kindergarten starting in the fall , you will register both existing and new students in your TeacherEase account. Do not use the New Family link for your Kindergartener if you have older students that already attend TGS.
If you are New to Thomasboro Grade School, use this link:
https://www.teacherease.com/NewFamilyRegistration.aspx?refid=3aecb451-a1d7-42b4-9e1e-9e51ffdb6489
This is step 1 of the registration process. We will complete the process in person on July 7th at Fountain Valley from 4p.m. to 7p.m. and in the Thomasboro Grade School Gym on July 9th from 9 a.m. to noon and 4p.m. to 7p.m.
Enjoy the summer!
Good morning, TGS playground will be closed starting June 1st and will remain closed until July 1. Thank you!
