Get your State Cross Country Shirts. Orders due Sunday night!
https://tri-county-state-xc.vercel.app/

Thank you Mr. Clark for stopping by our 8th grade computers class on our last day before we switch exploratory classes. We just published our video games that we designed and created and we loved trying to see if Mr. Clark could beat them!

Congratulations to the boys cross country team for earning the title of district runners up at the D3 District meet. The boys ran incredibly well in a very close team race against the defending state champions, Doniphan Trumbull, finishing only 4 points behind them. Sammy Holsing led the pack by placing second. Dawson Siems came in seventh, Devon Rasmussen finished ninth, Zane Brandt took 11th, and Riley Schardt placed 14th. We were proud to be the only boys team at the meet to have five runners place in the top 15. On the girls side, Stella Morrissey and Emma Loxtercamp officially qualified for the state meet next week. Stella placed eighth and Emma placed 13th. The entire girls team fought hard and just missed qualifying for State by a narrow margin of five points. This district was easily the toughest district in Class D for both sides, featuring four ranked teams on the boys side and four ranked teams on the girls side. Another huge congratulations to Stella Morrissey, Graysha Brandt, and Riley Schardt for running personal records today. This was an especially impressive accomplishment given the tough course conditions. We are looking forward to an exciting week ahead at the State Cross Country meet in Kearney next Friday. We want to have as many people as possible come out to support our athletes.

Congratulations to Senior Macey Gronemeyer for being selected as Ol' Red 99.5 Student of the week!

BLOOD DRIVE - DONORS NEEDED!

Tri County National Honor Society will be hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, October 19th, from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM in the High School Gym.

We are still looking for a few Power Red donors, and we also have a couple of whole blood donation slots available!

Click the link below to sign up for a donation slot.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=TriCountyPlymouthNE

🌈 A COLORFUL SUCCESS… NOW WE NEED YOU! 💙💛

The chalk has settled, and the numbers are in! Our Tri County TeamMates Color Run was a huge success, raising $5,188.82 to support our local TeamMates Mentoring Program!

Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, helped organize the event, or supported our runners. It was a wonderful day filled with color, laughter, and community spirit. We couldn't have done it without you!

NOW, WE HAVE A GREAT PROBLEM… AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Interest in our TeamMates program continues to grow! After receiving 13 new applications from our third graders, we now have 29 students waiting for a mentor.

That's 29 students hoping for someone who will show up, listen, encourage them, and believe in their potential.

Could that someone be YOU?

Being a TeamMates mentor doesn't require special skills or experience. It simply takes a caring adult willing to spend time with a student, typically one hour a week during the school day.

Our Color Run showed just how much our community supports TeamMates. Now we're asking you to take that support one step further.

Help us turn 29 students waiting into 29 students matched with mentors!
Application link: https://teammates.org/be-a-mentor/apply/ or email Erica Barela directly erica@prairiewellnesscollective.com

FFA fundraising is here! FFA members have started to sell fruit, meat&cheese, cookie dough, candy, and more!! Sales are due November 6. Talk to any FFA member or officer if interested, and reach out to Mr. Bruce with any questions!🍎🍪🍊🍫

Last Friday, the FFA officer team took on Harvest Bonanza! Special shout out to Mr. Clark for advising our officer team, and helping. They served meals to local farmers, and gave them a quick meal to go in the tractor! Happy harvest!🌽

Tri County Secondary would like to recognize and congratulate all our students who achieved PERFECT ATTENDANCE in September!

Did you Know?
*Being at school every day helps students stay on track with lessons and assignments.
*Consistent attendance helps build responsibility, routines, and good habits for the future.
*Missing just 2 days a month adds up to 18 days a year!

We are proud of our students for their commitment to learning and making school a priority. Keep up the great work!

Picture Retake Day!
Wednesday, October 14th

What a beautiful day the 4th graders had learning about Pioneer life at the Homestead National Park and Filley Barn on Wednesday, Oct. 7th!

Here's what's happening at Tri County this week!

Please note: Dates and times are always subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, be sure to check the Bound calendar, which can be found on the Tri County webpage under Activities.

Congratulations to Graham Schardt on earning a 14th place medal at the junior high state cross country meet! Competing in the Class C/D division against 100 other runners is no small feat, especially as a 7th grader racing against older competitors. I am so proud of him, and it is clear that his hard work, discipline, and dedication are already paying off. Coach Wert,I, and the Tri County community are all behind you and excited to see you keep growing as a runner!

The Trojans rolled to a 74-14 victory over Fairbury last night to improve to 5-2 on the season!

The night got started in a hurry as Garrett Smidt returned the opening kickoff 65 yards for a touchdown!

Offensively, Trevor Kapke led the way with 101 rushing yards and a touchdown on just 6 carries. He was also perfect through the air, completing all 5 passes for 165 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Owen Lewandowski had a record-breaking night! He hauled in 5 receptions for 165 yards and 4 touchdowns, breaking the school record for touchdown receptions in a single game, previously held by his brother, Grant! Owen also broke the school record for receiving yards in a season, now sitting at 449 yards and counting!

Defensively, the Trojans were led by Nick Sullivan with 8 tackles and 1 tackle for loss, while Owen Lewandowski added 8 tackles and 2 tackles for loss.

The Trojans return to action Friday the 16th at Falls City.

Go Trojans!

Episode 4 of Trojan Talk has just dropped! Once a Trojan, Always a Trojan (and 10 more minutes of recess!) Take a listen! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5kLpF9nQjnzsYiQGXzXiNL?si=5tvjVxy4TrmUliBxtmZ5Cw

Great job by all the junior high runners, whose season ended today! Mary Holtmeier medaled in 13th place. Graham Schardt led the boys with a 3rd place finish, and Elijah Rosenthal took home a 7th place medal. Thank you for such a fun season. Coach Wert and I truly enjoyed coaching each and every one of you!

Tri County boys are SNC conference champions! The boys were ready to compete, and five boys placed in the top 10. Sammy Holsing is the conference champion, followed by Devon Rasmussen with a 3rd place medal, Dawson Siems with a 4th place medal, Zane Brandt with a 5th place medal, and Riley Schardt with an 8th place medal. Henry Holtmeier finished his cross country career today. Thank you for the memories! The girls placed 4th overall, which is impressive since we did not have the full squad today. Placing for the girls was Graysha Brandt in 11th. Next up is districts next Thursday at McCool Junction. Let's keep things rolling!

We have had a lot of fun in Kindergarten! We are learning something new everyday. Playing is one way that we learn and have fun. We have been playing board games like Trouble, HiHo Cherry-O, and I Spy. Playing helps us practice problem solving and sharing skills. Everyday is a new adventure in Kindergarten!

On Monday, October 5, NHS members began contacting community members to set up an appointment to donate blood. NHS, along with the American Red Cross, will be hosting a blood drive at Tri County on Monday, October 19th.

See the flyer for more details--there is still time to sign up!