Tuscola Community High School

Students in the Spotlight Drama Day Camp will be returning for the second season, and this year is inspired by all things Disney! Registration is now open for Tuscola students entering 2nd-5th grades for the 2026-2027 school year. This exciting opportunity will provide a week of creative fun ending with a performance on Stage 301. Visit the link below or scan the code for more information.

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Congratulations to Mr. Sweeney who was named the 2026 Regional Office of Education #11 Recognition of Excellence Award Recipient for District #301.

ROE #11 Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Jon Julius, presented the award to Mr. Sweeney.

Friday was National School Principals Day. The Tuscola School District; its students, staff, and community are lucky to have three of the best! Thank you Jorden Lauwers, Jared Vanausdoll, and Justin Bozarth.

Congrats to the 2026 Prom King and Queen: Ryker Gough and Reese Davis

Friday night was a busy night for Spring Sports.

Baseball goes on the road and defeats Meridian. The Hawks beat the Warriors in Softball.

Girls Track and Field competed at Monticello. Meet results can be found here: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/623845/results/all

Boys Track and Field was at Champaign Central. Meet results here: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/637125/results/all

A couple throwers competed at SJO. Meet results here: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/648720/results/all

A big congrats to Owen Brewer and Taylor Revell for their success at EIU today in the Special Olympics Region I Spring Games. Owen earned a Gold Medal in mini-javelin and a Bronze in the 100m run! Taylor won Gold in the mini-javelin and 100m run! A big shout-out to Mrs. Rominger who started Special Olympics at TCHS in 2015. Mrs. Rominger will retire from her teaching position at the end of this school year and coached in her last Olympic Games today. Thank you, Mrs. Rominger for the opportunities you've provided to our students!

This week, Early Childhood Education students planned and executed a preschool for community preschoolers! We learned about parrots, sea turtles, and penguins - all animals you might visit in the zoo. Thank you to the parents who entrusted your little ones with us - it was so fun!

Softball defeats Clinton at home last night in Central Illinois Conference action.

The Maroons defeat the Warriors in Baseball.

In Boys Track and Field, Tuscola defeated Mattoon and Champaign Central. Riley McCall finished 1st in the 110m Hurdles, Chase Shipman 1st in the 300m Hurdles, and Trey Waldrop 1st in the Shot and Discus. Bradlee Washington, James Jonas, Calvin Cook, and Kam Flenner won the 4x100, 4x200, and 4x400.

Meet results can be found here: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/639356/results/all

Congrats to the TCHS Scholastic Bowl Team who finished their season today as runner-ups in the Parkland Challenge. The Warriors won the semifinal match over Centennial 280-260 before falling in the championship game to SJO 300-250.

Tuscola finishes the season with an impressive 33-7 record.

Congrats to Reese Davis and Dylan Graves who were chosen as the Tuscola recipients for the Central Illinois Conference Scholar Athlete Recognition. Dylan and Reese attended the CIC meeting today with Coach Hornaday and Coach Bozarth where each school presented their scholar athlete award winners.

Baseball wins last night over Heritage and stretches their winning streak to 5. The Warriors are back at home this afternoon vs. Clinton.

Congrats to the TCHS Scholastic Bowl Team who competed in the Parkland Challenge today. The Warriors defeated Rantoul with a score of 300-90. We then beat Unity by a final score of 260-250. We will return to Parkland on Wednesday for the semifinal and final.

Today's Early Childhood Education Preschool hosted at the High School today is cancelled. Class will resume tomorrow.

Congrats to the Tuscola Boys Track and Field Team for winning the 40th Annual Tuscola Open! The Boys won the 14 team meet with 105 team points.

Our Girls Team finished 10th in the 15 team meet with 20.5 points.

1st place finishes included:
Kam Flenner (100m, 200m, 4x100, 4x200)
Bradlee Washington (4x100, 4x200)
Sawyer Beachy (4x100, 4x200)
Calvin Cook (4x100, 4x200)
Trey Waldrop (Shot Put)
Kate Foltz (1600)

Kam Flenner broke his own 200m school record with a new personal best time of 21.42!

Another amazing free haircut event for Tuscola CUSD #301 students! Huge thanks to five dedicated local stylists (Danielle Carter, Brittany Dalton, Allison Smith, Nathan Simms, and Tory Franklin) who gave their time and talent—delivering two straight hours of nonstop haircuts after already working full days in their own salons.

The smiles walking out of our building last night said it all. Moments like these stick with you. Confidence truly makes a difference!

Baseball wins their 4th in a row last night!

Shelbyville gets the best of the Warriors in Softball.

TCHS currently has two openings for next school year. Interested applicants should contact TCHS Athletic Director, Ryan Hornaday at horndayr@cusd301.org.

Baseball wins an 11 inning thriller over Altamont last night! In the bottom of the 11th, the Warriors were down 1. Cooper Lyons started the two-out rally with a single to left, and Jon Pettry followed it with a walk. Connor Musgrave lined a game-tying single to right field, and Kingston Wheeler had the game winning RBI with a hit down the 3rd base line.

Softball headed to Teutopolis last night, and the Wooden Shoes got the best of the Warriors. We return to action this evening with home games vs. Shelbyville.

The 2026 TCHS Prom Court from L to R:

Junior Attendants: Brynlee Ring and Tytus Hornaday. Senior Court: Phoebe Wilkins, Dylan Graves, Kate Foltz, Ryker Gough, Lilly Kurtz, Kaedan Chenoweth, Reese Davis, Michael Reese, Cailin Munson, and Cooper Lyons. Junior Attendants: Ava Whitson and Zane Rennels.

Baseball defeats Central A&M on the road as Jon Pettry throws a complete game. Softball falls to the Raiders in Central Illinois Conference Action.

Boys and Girls Track and Field competed at GCMS. The boys finished 1st overall and the girls placed 2nd. Full meet results can be located here: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/638871/results/all

1st Place finishes: Blake McLeese (3200m), Bradlee Washington (4x100, 4x200), Sawyer Beachy (4x100, 4x200), Calvin Cook (4x100, 4x200), Kamden Flenner (4x100, 4x200), Anna-Marie Grant (Shot Put) , Kali Gilpin (High Jump), Ava Kleiss (Triple Jump), Will Pettry (4x800), Hunter Smith (4x800), Matthew Williamson (4x800), Michael Picazo (4x800), and Trey Waldrop (Shot Put, Discus)