Good Morning:
After consulting with the Board of Education last night, plans are beginning to finalize for our high school graduation ceremony on Friday, May 28th. We apologize for the hesitation to make an announcement on specific plans, but were waiting to see if Illinois would enter the "Bridge Phase" before this event.
With the movement to the "Bridge Phase" this Friday, spectator events are allowed to have 60% capacity. After calculating the capacity numbers in our high school gym and looking at graduation attendance in the past, we feel comfortable moving forward with an indoor graduation where we shouldn't have to limit attendance. There may be an adjustment here or there, but anyone wanting and feeling comfortable enough to come should be able to.
More specifics will be coming out in the coming days. We are looking forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the Triopia Class of 2021!
Sincerely,
Adam Dean
Superintendent
Congratulations to the following students who received Honorable Mention awards for scoring between 50-74% on the National Spanish Exam this spring. Pictured left to right: Gracie Hobrock- level 3, Maggie Foster-level 2, and Lilly Pate- level 1. This is the first year Lilly and Maggie have taken the exam. Gracie has earned the Honorable Mention award for three consecutive years in levels 1-3. ¡Buen trabajo!
“Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examinations is very prestigious,” said Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, National Director of the Exams, “because the exams are the largest of their kind in the United States with over 55,000 students participating in 2021.”
The skies are turning dark, but the forecast says the rain will hold off, so we are going ahead with Promenade at 2pm in the front courtyard.
COVID-19 Update 5.7.21
The April Junior High Student of the Month is Ella Ruppel (8th grade). She is the daughter of Amanda and Ryan Ruppel and has a sister, Alle (2nd Grade). Ella is involved in Poms and Archery here at Triopia.
Ella was nominated by Mrs. Burchard who had this to say, “Ella is eager to learn and almost always has a smile on her face. In my class Ella has shown that she's not only l
earning the material but also becoming more confident with her abilities and courageous demonstrating what she can do.”
Ella wants to attend SIU-Edwardsville when she graduates and wants to become a Game Warden. Ella says that her favorite class is Choir, because she really loves to sing and the songs they sing are very fun. Ella really likes popcorn, Reese’s thins, Monkeys, the TV Show Greys Anatomy, the movie Heaven is for Real, and her favorite Holiday is Easter. Ella really enjoys to run track, swim, and she really enjoys playing with her chickens. However, Ella is not a fan of broccoli. Congratulations Ella Ruppel!
Riddick Workman is the Underclassmen Student of the Month for April. He is the son of Melanie Workman and has a sister, Ameara (7th Grade).Riddick is a class president and is involved in Track, horticulture plant sales, and a football manager here at Triopia.
Riddick was nominated by Mrs. Embley who had this to say, “Riddick is a wonderful student to have in class. He works hard, stays positive, and is always willing to participate or help a classmate. He strives to do his best academically while balancing his extracurriculars.
Riddick wants to attend a college after high school but is unsure about where at this point. He would like to study to be a Wildlife Biologist.
Riddick’s favorite class is Biology as it mainly interests him and is a class that will help with his future career goals. Some of Riddick’s favorite things are lasagna, sour patch kids, the Golden Snub-nosed Monkey, the TV show Adventure Time, and his favorite holiday is Christmas. He also enjoys running Track at Virginia and really likes to hike and explore nature. Riddick’s least favorite things are having homework, pickles, and wasps. Congratulations Riddick Workman!
Rachel Nelson is the Upperclassmen Student of the Month for April. She is the daughter of Cheryl Nelson. Cheryl is involved in Softball here at Triopia.
Mrs. Dober nominated Rachel and noted, “I have been impressed lately (well always but extra lately) by Rachel's work ethic with the amount of work and the difficult topic in Calculus. She is mastering it each day and is helping her classmates along the way. Rachel is a fine student but just a fantastic person in general.”
Rachel plans to attend Maryville University in St. Louis and is interested in going into Forensic Phsycology as a career field. In addition Rachel is looking forward to enjoying her summer before she leaves for college and getting a lot accomplished in preparation for the next chapter in her life.
Rachel's favorite class is Anatomy and Physiology because she finds it incredibly interesting how the human body systems work and function with one another. Some of Rachel’s favorite things are Cayenne Chicken with Alfredo Pasta, Butterflies, the TV show Supernatural, the movie series Men in Black, and her favorite holiday is Halloween. She enjoys playing softball, drawing, singing, embroidering, making jewelry, and gardening. One of her favorite things to do outside of school is finding skulls and bones of animals and painting them to look elegant and not so intimidating. Rachel does not like Barbeque and unnecessary loud noises. Congratulations, Rachel Nelson!
Good Morning:
Triopia CUSD #27 has two board of education vacancies open for appointment. Please see the information below if interested. If you have any questions of the roles and duties of a board member, please reach out to Adam Dean at 217-457-2283 x 1025 or email at adean@triopiacusd27.org. The due date to be considered is listed on the attached form.
Sincerely,
Adam Dean
Superintendent
Triopia schools will be under a boil order until further notice. Therefore, water filling stations will be closed at this time. Please remember to send your child with a full water bottle or container for school tomorrow.
Thanks!
Thank you David Bunfill, who served on the Triopia CUSD #27 Board of Education for twelve years!
COVID-19 Update 4.30.21
Here are our end of the year "Dates to Remember." This is our plan but please keep in mind that these dates, times, and locations may get changed based on recommendations form the MCHD. We will put out more detailed plans closer to these dates.
Throwback Thursday for the class of 2021!
Triopia is always looking for reliable substitutes! Please see information below for obtaining a STS (Short Term Substitute) License.
The Band and Choir Concert has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 5th at 7:00pm in the High School Gym.
Congratulation to Nicole Lacy on recording her 1000th Dig last night as a Lady Trojan volleyball player! What an amazing accomplishment. Good work Nicole!
COVID-19 Update 4.23.21
Have you ever considered becoming a school bus driver?
ROE #1 will be hosting an Initial Bus Driver Training Course on Wednesday, May 5th & Thursday, May 6th, 2021 at the Quincy Bus Barn (121 N. 20th, Quincy, IL) from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. each night. Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks and beverages.
Anyone interested should reach out to Adam Dean at 217-457-2283 extension 1025 or adean@triopiacusd27.org.
Triopia has opportunities for a regular route and sub routes next school year!
Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day to four irreplaceable ladies who go above and beyond for our students, staff, school and community each day! Be sure to take the time to thank Holly, Kim, Lisa, and Theresa for all they do!
