📚 Big News from the Library! 📚
We’re excited to announce that we’ve been selected as recipients of a Toys for Tots Literacy Grant! Thanks to this amazing support, we’ve received 8 cases of brand-new books — that’s hundreds of fresh titles heading to our shelves next year!
From preschool board books and early readers to graphic novels, high school fiction, and thrilling new series — there’s something for every age and interest.
A huge thank you to Toys for Tots for helping us grow our collection and inspire a love of reading in our community! Stay tuned — these books will be hitting the shelves next school year! @MarineToysforTots
Sending the State Track and Field qualifiers to Burke in style! Go Big Blue!
Just a reminder that boys youth basketball camp forms are due by TOMORROW (5/20). If you have any questions, please reach out to Reese Hennerberg or Jeremy Siems.
Attached is the google form to fill out for your child's attendance to the camp. https://forms.gle/SDR2xMKrwSAFGkuh9
Summer Reading Resources Are Coming Home!
Attention K–6 Families! Keep your child’s love of reading growing all summer long! In the next few days, we’ll be sending home a packet of great reading resources to support your student over the break. Here’s what you can expect:
✅ A curated book list tailored to your child’s grade level
✅ A compiled guide to 4 local summer reading programs in: DeWitt, Plymouth, Crete and Beatrice.
✅ For students entering 3rd–8th grade, we’ve included our Reading Rally list to help keep them motivated and engaged!
To make things even easier, we’ve also attached digital copies of all these resources right here in this post. Click Here: https://5il.co/3gi13
Let’s work together to keep our kids reading, exploring, and thriving this summer!
The last day of school is Wednesday, May 21st, with an early dismissal at 11:00 AM!
Best of luck to our athletes competing at State Track, and we wish everyone a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break!
7th graders finish out the year with demonstration speeches in Mrs. Thimm's class.
We’re Headed to State!
Celebrate our HS state track qualifiers and show your support . Orders are due by NOON on Monday. Click on the link to order!
https://dailygrindboutique.com/collections/tri-county-state-track-2025
The 2nd graders had their field trip to Edgerton Explorit Center in Aurora. We got to watch science experiments and do activities! Such a fun day!
Congratulations to Cooper Stokebrand!!
Cooper has officially broken the school record in Boys Discus with a throw of 172-05 feet, surpassing the previous record set in 1998 of 170-02!
5th & 6th grade is enjoying this beautiful day at the Henry Doorly Zoo! Here are some pictures of my group from this morning's exploration last.
Tomorrow’s the day! Our Junior High Track & Field athletes are headed to STATE in Gothenburg to compete against the best!
Results:
https://results.blacksquirreltiming.com/meets/52577
HOW TO WATCH
STATEWIDE TV: Dish (30 or 35), Allo (181or190), Spectrum (98, 99, 715, or 1233)
LOCAL CABLE: Find out what channel NCN TV is on in YOUR area!
NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA APP: Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
ONLINE (Live Link): https://northeast.newschannelnebraska.com/watch
PUNCHED OUR TICKETS!
The results are in — and we’re STATE BOUND!
Congratulations to our Track & Field athletes who have officially punched their tickets to the State Meet!
Third Grade students had a blast at the Bee Me Sensory Gym sponsored by the Elementary Circle of Friends. The students enjoyed an afternoon of exploration, movement, and fun! 🐝
Follow the link to order your 2025 Yearbook today! https://www.yearbookforever.com/school-store/4ez0g87fQXgzx2b96uT5wOVk
Good luck to the Trojan Track & Field team as they compete in Districts today at Thayer Central!
For LIVE results, click on the link below:
https://live.athletic.net/meets/53335
*Summer Camp Reminder*
Tri County Youth Football Camp and Junior High Football Camp Registrations are due back to Coach Armstrong by tomorrow May 15th. Please bring the registration form and payment to either the Elementary or High School office.
The registration form can be found linked under the Youth Athletic Camp link at the top of the school website.
The Fall Sports Adidas Equipment site is now live! Link below feature site for Football and Volleyball gear. Items will be delivered to the school for pickup. The order deadline for the equipment site is Monday, June 2nd. Items available include cleats, gloves, knee pads, arm sleeves and more.
Feel free to reach out to Mr. Armstrong if you have any questions!
Fall Equipment: https://trojansfallequipment2025.itemorder.com/
Today’s the final day to return your ballots!
Ballots must be at your election commissioner’s office prior to 5:00pm.
To learn more visit: tricountyschoolbond.com
Starting Monday, May 19th, the south road will be closed to pave the road and the parking lot. The east parking lot entrance for students and parents will be open until school is out.
The project will take until the end of July. More information will be shared with students. Please contact the school if you have questions.
Tri County Schools has once again been recognized as a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation. We have received the award for 13 years, more than any other school in Nebraska. Tri County joins Blair and Wahoo as the only three Nebraska schools designated for 2025.
