Principal's Message
James Thurman
Welcome to Thornton Fractional South High School; a place where every student is known, challenged, and empowered to achieve their highest potential.
As Principal, I am honored to serve a school community with a proud tradition and an even brighter future. At TF South, we believe that excellence is built through meaningful relationships, high expectations, and a commitment to continuous growth. Every day, we strive to create an environment where students feel a sense of belonging, embrace challenges, and develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in college, careers, and life.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Indiana State University [In-person Visit]
9:25 AM
PPS Office
Indiana State University [In-person Visit]
Date: Oct 20
Time: 9:25 AM to 10:25 AM
Location: PPS Office
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative
Braeden Mueller
Office Phone
8122372509
Email
braeden.mueller@indstate.edu
Date
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time
9:25 AM-10:25 AM CDT
College
Indiana State University (Terre Haute, IN)
Internal Notes
University of St Francis [In-person Visit]
11:30 AM
PPS Office
University of St Francis [In-person Visit]
Date: Oct 20
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: PPS Office
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative
Araceli Manzo
Office Phone
8157403635
Email
amanzo@stfrancis.edu
Date
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time
11:30 AM-12:30 PM CDT
College
University of St Francis
Internal Notes
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Fall Choir Concert
Grand Lobby
Fall Choir Concert
Date: Oct 21
Location: Grand Lobby
Cost: Free!
Calendar: South-Main
TF South Naviance Kickstart Your Future Workshop [In-person Visit]
10:00 AM
Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
TF South Naviance Kickstart Your Future Workshop [In-person Visit]
Date: Oct 21
Time: 10:00 AM to 10:40 AM
Location: Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative
Rosalind Scaife
Office Phone
Email
Date
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time
10:00 AM-10:40 AM CDT
College
TF South Naviance Kickstart Your Future Workshop
Internal Notes
TF South Naviance Kickstart Your Future Workshop [In-person Visit]
10:45 AM
Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
TF South Naviance Kickstart Your Future Workshop [In-person Visit]
Date: Oct 21
Time: 10:45 AM to 11:25 AM
Location: Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative
Rosalind Scaife
Office Phone
Email
Date
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time
10:45 AM-11:25 AM CDT
College
TF South Naviance Kickstart Your Future Workshop
Internal Notes
TF South Naviance Kickstart Your Future Workshop [In-person Visit]
11:30 AM
Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
TF South Naviance Kickstart Your Future Workshop [In-person Visit]
Date: Oct 21
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:10 PM
Location: Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative
Rosalind Scaife
Office Phone
Email
Date
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time
11:30 AM-12:10 PM CDT
College
TF South Naviance Kickstart Your Future Workshop
Internal Notes
TF South Naviance Kickstart Your Future Workshop [In-person Visit]
12:15 PM
Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
TF South Naviance Kickstart Your Future Workshop [In-person Visit]
Date: Oct 21
Time: 12:15 PM to 12:55 PM
Location: Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative
Rosalind Scaife
Office Phone
Email
Date
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time
12:15 PM-12:55 PM CDT
College
TF South Naviance Kickstart Your Future Workshop
Internal Notes
Parent Advisory Board Meeting
6:00 PM
TFS Cafeteria
Parent Advisory Board Meeting
Date: Oct 21
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: TFS Cafeteria
Cost: Free - all parents welcome!
Calendar: South-Main
Thursday, October 22, 2026
University of Illinois Chicago [In-person Visit]
11:30 AM
Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
University of Illinois Chicago [In-person Visit]
Date: Oct 22
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative
Mummypraise Ovoh
Office Phone
3129964350
Email
movoh2@uic.edu
Date
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time
11:30 AM-12:30 PM CDT
College
University of Illinois Chicago
Internal Notes
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville [In-person Visit]
11:30 AM
PPS Office
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville [In-person Visit]
Date: Oct 29
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: PPS Office
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative
Heather Poulsen
Office Phone
6186505487
Email
hpoulse@siue.edu
Date
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time
11:30 AM-12:30 PM CDT
College
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Internal Notes
Eastern Illinois University [In-person Visit]
12:30 PM
Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
Eastern Illinois University [In-person Visit]
Date: Oct 29
Time: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative
Omar Solomon
Office Phone
2175490375
Email
oasolomon@eiu.edu
Date
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time
12:30 PM-2:30 PM CDT
College
Eastern Illinois University
Internal Notes
Trunk or Treat
4:00 PM
Park in the West Lot off Chicago Ave
Trunk or Treat
Date: Oct 29
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Park in the West Lot off Chicago Ave
Cost: Free
Calendar: South-Main
For kids ages 11 and under
Friday, October 30, 2026
Chicago State University [In-person Visit]
9:25 AM
Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
Chicago State University [In-person Visit]
Date: Oct 30
Time: 9:25 AM to 10:25 AM
Location: Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative
Angelina Romero
Office Phone
7739953535
Email
aromer29@csu.edu
Date
Friday, October 30, 2026
Time
9:25 AM-10:25 AM CDT
College
Chicago State University
Internal Notes
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
No School - Election Day
No School - Election Day
Date: Nov 3
Calendar: South-Main