For the week of October 7, Triopia is pleased to spotlight paraprofessional Mrs. Trish Halsne. Mrs. Halsne has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Western Illinois University. She started her career at Triopia in 2000 working as a paraprofessional and continues in that role today, as well as Geography Bowl sponsor. Mrs. Halsne's favorite task here at Triopia is helping students find their strengths, especially those students who believe they have too few, and helping them learn how to use those strengths to better their time in the classroom as well as time spent outside of the classroom.
Outside of school, she loves to be with family and friends, checking out places both near and far, and hanging out with her crazy hounds! Her favorite thing about Triopia is how we come together for a cause, whether it be in individual classrooms, school-wide activity, or community/charitable project. Triopia really has the teamwork thing down! :) When asked for something random, Mrs. Halsne said "As surprising as it will sound to most who know my technological skills, I was once referred to by a few hundred children as "the computer lady" because of the large mobile computer lab I drove around Jacksonville and Springfield, introducing young children to computers. The young ones now have to teach me!"
We are glad to have Mrs. Halsne here at Triopia. #triopia
We had a great group of students representing Triopia High School at the IHSA Leadership Conference that was held on September 30th. Thank you to Coach Thompson for providing this opportunity for our students.
Triopia is pleased to announce that Anna Burrus has been named the September Upperclassmen Student of the Month. Anna is involved in Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Student Council, and National Honor Society. Please take a few minutes to get to know Anna through a short interview by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/Og_vf-lGSiI
Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12. This year the National Fire Protection Association's theme is “Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape!”
Visit https://www.nfpa.org/fpw for more information!
Please join us in recognizing Faith Embley as the September Jr. High Student of the Month. Faith is a 7th grade student and is involved in Poms. Please take a few minutes to get to know Faith through a short interview by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/4_wilCJ8lCg
Triopia is pleased to announce that the September Underclassmen Student of the Month is Kasey Beard. Kasey is a Freshman and is currently involved in Football and plans on participating in basketball and baseball this coming year. Please take a few minutes to get to know Kasey through a short interview by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/kTIo1-6OOjM
Just a reminder that the HS volleyball team will host Illini West on Monday, October 7 with JVA starting at 5:00 and varsity to follow! Hope to see you there!
Homecoming "Western/Flannel" Day
Shout out to the football team who greeted the grade school students as they arrived this morning! #triopia #hoco2019
Prairieland United Way’s
Triopia vs. Routt Night
Friday, October 4
at the Football game
Support the 2019 United Way Campaign by donating in your school’s bucket and hold bragging rights all year long.
All donations stay local and support over 35 programs in our four county area -- Morgan, Scott, Cass and Northern Greene.
Look for the Triopia bucket at the gate entry near the concession stand.
Prairieland United Way thanks you for your support!
Respect - Students of the Week for September 30: Addison Garrett, 1st grade daughter of Jason and Rana Garrett of Chapin and Eve Crawford, 5th grade daughter of Luke and Jessica Crawford of Arenzville. Congratulations Addison and Eve!
Homecoming Festivities - Class Color Day
7th Grade - Teal
8th Grade - Yellow
Homecoming Festivities - Class Color Day
Seniors - Red
Juniors - White
Sophomores - Blue
Freshmen - Pink
Mr. Sorrells joined Mrs. Smith's Consumer Ed class for a taste test on Tuesday morning! They tried seven different products and had to determine which was generic and which was name brand. The students are currently learning how to budget and really enjoyed this experiment!
Our custodial staff may spend the majority of their time behind the scenes, but they deserve much recognition. Our building is one of the cleanest, if not the cleanest in the area and maybe in Illinois! They are the first to arrive and the last to leave and do so much in between. Our custodial crew at Triopia is prideful, selfless, and amazing in everything that they do. Thanks Amy, Eric, Karen and Roger - each of you make Triopia CUSD 27 a better place.
We are honored to announce that our Early Childhood (Pre-k) program was one of 142 programs in the state to receive a Gold Circle of Quality recognition.
The Gold Circle of Quality recognizes programs that meet or go beyond the highest quality goals. Gold Circle programs have met the highest quality standards in three areas: learning environment and teaching quality; administrative standards; and training & education. Programs are actively engaged in continuous quality improvement.
Congratulations to Mrs. Crews and Mrs. Hartsock for their efforts and hard work - we are thankful to have them at Triopia! #triopia
We’re building good attendance habits in our schools. How about you? #schooleveryday #triopia
There will be a Jr High baseball banquet held October 8th at the Virginia High School cafeteria. It will begin at 6:30. Please come join us!
It was Pajama Day and Twin day here at Triopia. Check out these gems (part 1 of 2).
Like PIE? Grade School Students and the Junior Class are selling... All pie orders and money must be turned in by Thursday, October 10. Pies will be delivered on Friday, November 22, just in time for Thanksgiving.
