Monday, August 18, 2025
TMS Families,
Celebrations from the Week:
Nearly all students were dropped off on Day 2 and 3 by 7:23 AM.
We welcomed back nearly 960 students and have enjoyed meeting many new faces among our staff and students!
8th Grade Baseball won the O’fallon Tournament Friday evening
8th Grade Softball kicked off the week with a Championship at the Gillespie Tournament.
TMS Monthly Snapshot - August
TMS PARENT Open House:
Thank you for your continued support and engagement with our school community. We are excited to invite you to our Parent Open House this Wednesday, August 27th, at Triad Middle School.
Please note that it will be a very busy evening, and we kindly ask that only parents attend this event. Our classrooms and hallways will be overflowing with parents, we ask that you kindly respect the classroom space and hallways and plan for this to be a parent only event. Below are the times specific to your student's grade level:
6th Grade: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
7th & 8th Grade: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
We will do our best to empty the parking lot quickly to accommodate the 7th and 8th grade families. Please report to your child's homeroom teacher upon arrival, where you will follow your child's schedule. Schedules will be sent home with students next week. We look forward to seeing you there!
Student Council - Crusader Attire!!
The Student Council spirit wear fundraiser is live and ready for orders! Students will also receive a paper copy for this week in home rooms. Please use this link to complete online orders.
https://shop.avhinkandvinyl.com/triad_pennant_tees/shop/home
All orders are due August 31, 2025, and all orders will be delivered to TMS.
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. Please double check times as some adjustments may have been made due to new enrollments or late registrations.
Guest Management Procedures:
To enhance safety, we have implemented a new guest management system. Visitors entering beyond the foyer of TMS will check in using the electronic kiosks at the main entrance. A drivers license will be needed to complete sign-in.
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.
Bags/Stuffed Animals/Toys:
During the school day students are not allowed to travel the halls with bags or backpacks. This includes fanny packs, large purses, messenger bags, etc.. This is part of the TMS Handbook and due to the crowded halls it creates safety concerns. We have also had to provide reminders to students about bringing toys or stuffed animals to class, while we understand some special circumstances do present, we are more than willing to supply school appropriate fidgets and comfort items for the school day.
Water bottles:
All water bottles must be close top, spill-proof. No squirt bottles or straws are allowed. Please make sure to put your name on your water bottle - it makes it much easier to get to the owner.
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
What if my child forgets something?
A drop-off location is located in the Main Lobby. Ring the buzzer, let us know you are dropping off something for your student. Put your child’s name on the item. The item will be delivered to the student.
I need to pick up my child…
An approved pickup person will buzz into the building. Use the Chromebook in the Main Lobby to enter the student information. This information will be sent to the Main Office secretaries. The student will be called and sent out to you. Please plan accordingly, this can take a few minutes. Please wait in the lobby area.
Important Dates
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
Thank you for a wonderful first few days back!
Brooke Wiemers
TMS Principal