Monday, August 11, 2025
TMS Families,
We are all excited to see students Wednesday morning at TMS!!! It has been a quick summer, but an exciting time around TMS preparing for the 2025-2026 school year.
Please look for weekly updates from administration in your email, but a great way to keep up with all things TMS is on our school Facebook page. Make sure to take a look and add it to your favorites - we love to share events, photos, calendars, pictures, sports, clubs, etc… via this platform.
Student Drop off & Pick-up:
When dropping your child off in the morning, please use the circle drive in front of the school. We ask that he or she exit the vehicle and walk along the sidewalk to the front entrance of the school. Please pull as far forward as you can to help more students exit the vehicle in a timely manner, nearly 8-10 vehicles can be unloading at once along the front walk. The school buses will be dropping students off on the east side of the building near the large gym. Please do not drop students off in the staff parking lot, this is not safe and creates congestion for our buses. It is dangerous for students walking in between cars and crossing in front of buses, this is not a short cut. Just a reminder that traffic on Route 40 in the mornings can be heavy at times, please be patient and understanding.
Morning Drop-off Route Early Bird Band Drop-off
When picking your child up in the afternoon, please park in the parking lot on the east side of the building near the large gym. The school buses will be picking up students in the front circle drive. Please do not use the circle drive for pickup after 1:20, bus arrival begins and parents/guardians are limited access to the main parking lot entrance.
Transportation:
Bus transportation information will be displayed in Skyward under the Transportation Tile. If you have any questions about transportation, please contact the Transportation Department at 667-5432.
Dress Code:
Per the TMS Handbook - the dress code at TMS is followed to maintain a focus on learning.
Shoes must be worn at all times, no slippers.
Clothing which is revealing or suggestive may not be worn.
Clothing, book bags, folders, notebooks, and other materials with vulgar, profane, or suggestive messages or pictures of illegal substances, alcoholic beverages, or tobacco products are also inappropriate.
All clothing should be worn appropriately and should not hang free or sag in such a way as to be suggestive.
Tube tops, camis, halter tops, see-through clothing, short shorts, or items displaying bare stomachs (crop tops), cleavage, backs, sides, and/or off the shoulder garments are considered inappropriate for school.
Jeans with holes which reveal undergarments are not to be worn.
Hats, hoods, bandanas, caps, rubber bands, hairnets, animal ears/headbands, headphones/earbuds and combs are not permitted.
Chains, metal or plastic spikes, tails, or any other apparel which could be a safety concern are prohibited.
Students who are not dressed appropriately will be asked to change into their PE clothes or parents will be contacted to make arrangements for a change of attire before the student attends other classes.
Water bottles:
All water bottles must be close top, spill-proof. No squirt bottles or straws are allowed.
Makeup Pictures:
If you were unable to get your school picture taken during Open Building - please plan to have your ID/School Picture taken this Thursday, August 21st.
Student Fees:
Triad student fees are due by August 30th. If you have not paid fees yet for the 2024-25 school year, you can click this link for information about how to pay student fees through the Skyward Family Access Portal.
Schedules:
Schedules can be found following this link and using the Skyward Family Portal. The office assigned locker numbers and locker combinations which can be found on the students’ schedules.
Physicals / Important Health Services Forms & Links:
Please check out the Triad CUSD#2 Health Services page on the Triad website for important reminders on physicals, dental and vision forms, and other helpful forms and links. While all 6th graders need to show proof of a physical exam on a state approved physical exam form, all TMS students who plan on participating in a Fall Sport will need a current physical (less than 395 days old) in order to participate. Please see Nurse Becker with any questions.
School Supplies & P.E. T-Shirts:
The 2025-2026 school supply lists for TMS can be found here TMS Supply List 25-26. Nearly all TMS students will have P.E. on their 2025-2026 schedules. Students will be required to purchase Triad P.E. shirts with their names on the back for the 25-26 school year. They will also be required to wear tennis shoes at all times. Triad P.E. shirts are available at many area vendors. All physical education students will be required to wear a standard uniform consisting of the following: a Triad P.E. T-shirt, (with last name on back), black shorts or athletic pants (acceptable length), athletic shoes (please avoid Crocs, slides, HeyDude, etc..) and socks. Only Triad Physical Education T-shirts with the student’s last name imprinted on the back will be accepted. Approved P.E. shirts are sold at the following locations (Gateway Impression and Sew Time have online ordering links attached):
Gateway Impressions (Troy) 618-505-7544 or info@gatewayimpressions.com
Sew Time Embroidery (Maryville) 618-345-6645 or sewtime89@gmail.com
School Breakfast & Lunch: ALL CHECK PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE TO TCUSD#2,
Students whose families are eligible for free or reduced price breakfast or lunch will be able to access meals once again this school year at no cost or a discounted rate. Triad families who wish to apply for free or reduced meals must do so through the Skyward Family Access portal. Once in the portal, click on the “Food Service Application” tile.
2025-2026 Cafeteria Prices:
Student Breakfast = $1.90
Student Lunch = $3.35
2025-2026 Bell Schedule:
School doors open 7:00am
Homeroom begins 7:30am
Student Dismissal 1:55pm
Important Dates
Aug. 13th - First Day of Student Attendance - School Day is 7:30-1:55 - Doors Open at 7:00.
Aug. 21st - Fall Picture Make-Up Day at TMS
Aug. 27th - 5:30-8pm - Fall PARENT Open House - This is an informational meeting for parents only due to space restrictions at TMS. Parents will follow their students’ schedules. Due to limited space and parking availability the following times have been designated for grade levels. 6th grade - 5:30-6:30 pm, 7th-8th grade - 7:00-8:00 pm.
Sept. 1st - Labor Day - No School
We’re looking forward to a great year!
Best wishes,
Brooke Wiemers
TMS Principal