🌈 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!

Tonight's Athletic Booster Club meeting has been cancelled.

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 4th.

Click here to read about the latest school construction project updates: https://www.tricountyschools.org/article/3178467

The official SNC Volleyball Bracket is set! The Tri County Trojans have earned the #2 seed and will host the first-round games on Monday, October 12th.

Tri County will play the winner of Game 5 at 6:00 PM at Tri County.

Come out and support the Trojans as they begin their SNC Tournament run!