We love seeing their creativity and passion for reading shine through in every ornament! ❤️🎄
Students will soon be working with a partner to design their own miniature golf hole, learning all about angles in action, but before we create, we had to PLAY! The trip gave everyone a chance to explore what makes a course fun, challenging, and creative.
A huge thank you to Prehistoric Putt Putt for showing us how their holes are designed and for answering all our great questions. Your insight helped spark so many ideas!
Congratulations to our top finishers—Bree R., Brody F., Landon B., and Logan K.—each earning a free 18-hole round for their next visit! 🎉
We can’t wait to bring our ideas to life and we can’t wait for our peers to play our course once we complete it!
What a fun start to our STEM adventure!
Our K–6 Christmas Program is tonight!
✨ K–3 performs at 7:00 PM
✨ 4–6 performs at 8:00 PM
The auditorium will open to the public for seating at 6:30 PM. We’ve built in a short transition time between programs so families can come and go as needed.
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you and enjoy our students’ hard work and talent!
⏳ One Week Left!
Return your ballot by Dec. 9th at 5 PM to make your vote count.
👉 Drop boxes are the quickest and most secure way to return your ballot. Please be sure to use a drop box located in your county of residence.
Gage County: Gage County Courthouse 612 Grant St, Beatrice, NE 68310
Saline County: Saline County Courthouse 215 S Court St , Wilber, NE 68465
Jefferson County: Jefferson County Courthouse 411 4th St, Fairbury, NE 68352
For details on the proposed bond project, visit https://www.tricountyschools.org/page/bond-info
We will share the rescheduled date as soon as it is confirmed.
Stay safe and warm, Trojans!
How This Bond Proposal Took Shape
This proposal was built through months of listening and community input. After the May facilities plan, the district mailed and shared a survey that drew balanced responses from all three counties. Most respondents said cost was not the deciding factor, showing room to improve the plan and better match community priorities.
Using this feedback, the Board refined the proposal to focus on what patrons and staff said mattered most. Staff also took part in two districtwide sessions to ask questions and share ideas that helped shape the final plan.
Community voices guided this proposal from start to finish.
🔗 https://www.tricountyschools.org/page/bond-info
Due to timing of forecasted snowfall tomorrow, Monday, 12/1/25, Tri County Public Schools will have a 2-HOUR LATE START. Buses will run accordingly two hours late. Breakfast will not be served, and there is no preschool. We will monitor conditions in the morning as they develop.
If you are a registered voter living in Tri County School District, you should have by now received a ballot by mail for the proposed Tri County bond project. Please be sure to return your completed ballot to your county clerk's office. Ballots must be received no later than December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Mailed ballots arriving later than December 9th will not be counted. All registered voters are strongly encouraged to vote and make their voice heard. If you have not received your ballot, you can contact your resident county clerk's office. For more information about the proposed project, please visit the school website bond page: https://www.tricountyschools.org/page/bond-info
We are proud to share that Tri County Public Schools has once again earned an EXCELLENT rating through Nebraska’s AQuESTT accountability system—the highest classification a district can receive.
🔹 What is AQuESTT?
AQuESTT (Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow) is Nebraska’s statewide system that evaluates schools on academic performance and supports the whole child. It blends statewide testing data with indicators like attendance, growth, graduation, and readiness to provide a clear picture of how schools are serving students.
🔹 Academic Highlights for Tri County:
Our students continue to perform well above both the state and our peer districts in multiple subjects:
• ELA Proficiency: 69% (State: 59%, Peers: 63%)
• Math Proficiency: 77% (State: 58%, Peers: 65%)
• Science Proficiency: 88% (State: 80%, Peers: 87%)
• ACT Scores (11th Grade): 76% in ELA & Science, 68% in Math — significantly higher than state averages
Beyond academics, Tri County also maintains:
• 96% attendance (State: 93%)
• 97% four-year graduation rate (State: 88%, Peers: 94%)
• 92% college-going rate (State: 76%)
These results reflect the commitment of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the strong support of our families and community.
We are proud of this accomplishment—and proud to continue the Trojan tradition of excellence. 💙💛
To see the full report click on the link below.
TC AQUESTT Rating
FAQ Friday
Q: Are football field improvements included in this bond?
A: No. Community feedback after the first bond proposal showed lower support for football field upgrades compared to other priorities. Based on that input, the Board removed this component from the current project.
The Board does plan to address basic erosion and maintenance needs in the future using other available funds. Staff impacted by those future site improvements will have opportunities to provide input as planning moves forward.
🔗 https://www.tricountyschools.org/page/bond-info
School will resume on Monday, December 1st.
Have a safe and wonderful holiday!
You can check whether your ballot was accepted by visiting https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/VoterView.
Enter your name, county, and date of birth to see your ballot status.
📬 Only 2 Weeks Left to Return Your Ballot!
Don’t wait—make sure your voice is heard. Ballots must be returned by Dec. 9th at 5 PM.
✅ Tip: The safest and fastest way is to use your local ballot drop box.
Learn more about the proposed bond project at: https://www.tricountyschools.org/page/bond-info
As always, if you still have questions, please don't hesitate reaching out to Superintendent Rottinghaus or any of the board members.
🔗 https://www.tricountyschools.org/page/bond-info
4:30 - B Team Game (2 Quarters)
5:15 - A Team Game
