Taylorville Junior High School’s new building principal is officially now on the job.  Stile Smith has taken over the role this summer.  His background in education work has brought him once already through TCUSD #3 as well as Pana.  He hopes to cultivate a school community that students, staff, and families are proud to be part of. 

Central and southern Illinois has been Smith’s home for nearly his entire life.  After years in the classroom, he decided to move into administration.

Smith hopes his work will support not only students but also staff.  He believes that by supporting staff, they in turn will be able to create a better environment for the students.

Smith also says he hopes to integrate himself into the community and be seen not just as an administrator but also a neighbor. 

Within the school, one focus for Smith is developing, maintaining, and being present at extracurriculars.  He cites his previous involvement with these activities from his spell as a teacher.

More information on Taylorville Junior High School is available at tjhs.tcusd3.org.

Stile Smith appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show as part of our monthly Taylorville Schools Good News Segment.