On Monday, September 12 TCCHS hosted performers from China, as part of the commitment of Todd County Schools and Western Kentucky University's Confucius Institute. The program, "Amazing China" gave Chinese experience and culture to the foreign language students of TCCHS and TCMS. The program was part of the Confucius Institute program coincided with the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. Falling on the 15th day of the 8th month according to the Chinese lunar calendar, the Mid-Autumn Festival is the second grandest festival after the Spring Festival in China. It takes its name from the fact that it is always celebrated in the middle of the autumn season. The day is also known as the Moon Festival, as at that time of the year the moon is at its roundest and brightest. As part of the "Amazing China" performance the audience experienced a wide variety of Chinese performing arts from New York Chinese Traditional Art Center. The presentations included Peking Opera Taming of the Giant Bird, traditional Chinese magic, Sichuan Opera Face Changing, and traditional opera dance performances. TCCHS students also participated in the program, exhibiting the traditional Chinese Fan Dance. Thank you to Mrs. Ying Li for her work with oru students and the program, and to the Confucious Institute for the opportunity and experience.

We are so thankful to all of our veterans for their service and dedication to our country. In honor of their generosity, we had a special program on Friday, November 4th, 2016, prior to Veteran’s Day. We had a guest speaker, as well as student involvement. Breakfast was offered for the veteran and one guest beginning at 8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria, and the program began at 9:00 a.m. in the gymnasium.