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Attention TMS Parents: We will be IAR testing Monday through Wednesday! You can help your Crusader by ensuring they: 1. Arrive on time 2. Get to bed early 3. Eat a good breakfast 4. Bring computer headphones/mice for the tests. We are going to KNOCK-OUT the IAR tests!
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Congratulations to Vickie Gibson and Sue Zobrist for receiving the 2022 IEA ESP Award of the Year. Every spring the Illinois Education Association holds a spring awards banquet to honor Education Support Personnel for their outstanding service and contributions to our students, their families and our communities. For more information, visit https://www.tcusd2.org/article/701941
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Congratulations to the TMS Young Author winners and runners-up! #TriadProud
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TMS could use parent/grandparent helpers for the Book Fair next week! If you would like to volunteer an hour or two, contact Mrs. Chigas at 667-5406 ext. 4530 or email her at rebecca.chigas@tcusd2.org. Thanks!
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It's Book Fair time at TMS!!
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🚨 We Are Hiring! 🚨
Multiple Evening Custodian Positions are available and these positions include a partial paid benefit, sick, and vacation leave. Visit https://bit.ly/applyattriad to apply!
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Enjoy some well deserved time off! No school next week for Spring Break. We’ll see everyone for the start of the 4th quarter on March 21st. Be safe!
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Thank you to "Support For Triad" for not only providing lunch to our Central Office employees and bus drivers but to every district staff member! It was delicious! #TriadProud
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Part 2: This week is National School Social Work Week! Thanks to our dedicated school social workers who provide a link between homes, schools & communities and help students overcome academic, social and emotional challenges to become successful and productive young adults.
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This week is National School Social Work Week! Thanks to our dedicated school social workers who provide a link between homes, schools & communities and help students overcome academic, social and emotional challenges to become successful and productive young adults. #TriadProud
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TMS Fall Softball Tryout Info 2022
Tryouts will be:
Monday, Aug. 1 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am (8th grade) and 9:00 am - 10:30 am (7th grade)
Tuesday, Aug. 2 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am (8th grade and 7th grade)
Wednesday, Aug. 3 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am (8th grade and 7th grade)
They will be held at Triad High School. Parents can contact Coach Greer at kaci.greer@tcusd2.org with any questions.
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Shout out to TMS Social Worker, Craig Bengtson, for all his hard work and dedication to serving our kids! #TriadProud
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TMS baseball tryouts will be held at the Triad High School baseball field on Wed, August 3rd -Thurs, August 4th.
8th grade- 7:15 AM to 8:45 AM both days.
7th grade - 8:45 AM to 10:30 AM both days
Contact Coach Vickrey at corey.vickrey@tcusd2.org for more information
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🚨 The 2022-2023 School Calendar was approved at the February 28, 2022 Board of Education Meeting and can be found on the homepage of our district and school websites. 🚨
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Community SHIELD IL COVID-19 Testing for Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Triad High School has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
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Due to weather conditions and the potential for hazardous roads in our area, Triad schools will be closed on Thursday, February 24, 2022 for an emergency (snow) day. There will be no scheduled e-Learning activities. Please check the Triad website for the status of all extracurricular activities scheduled for Thursday evening.
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Based on current weather conditions and the risk of hazardous road conditions in the morning, the Triad District will conduct an e-Learning Day on Friday, February 18, 2022. Please check the website tomorrow for information about extra-curricular activities. Families should check their email or visit the Triad website for additional information regarding e-Learning schedules and expectations for students.
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Based on the current weather forecast, we will be starting our dismissal times earlier today. Triad Middle School will dismiss at 1:30. Triad High School will dismiss at 1:45. All elementary schools will dismiss at 2:30.
Beyond the Bell services are canceled for this afternoon. All Extra-Curricular activities including community SHIELD testing are canceled for this afternoon and evening. Thank you.
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Shout out to Troy PTO for treating TMS Staff to Dunkin' Donuts this Valentine's Day morning!! #triadproud
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Students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the ninth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school. Information about the 5Essentials Survey has been posted at https://www.tcusd2.org/article/651269
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