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
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
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
No School - Veterans' Day
No School - Veterans' Day
Date: Nov 11
Calendar: South-Main