Upcoming events: Playoff games, Veteran's Day, and potential schedule change November 14th
Tri-Center Family, We have had an exciting Fall at Tri-Center, and it is not over yet. 🏈 November 8th Football Playoff game at AC-GC High School in Guthrie Center at 7:00 p.m. 🇺🇲 November 11th Veterans Day. We will . . .
Variety Show November 7th, 2024
Dear Tri-Center Families, We wanted to inform you of a date change for the upcoming Tri-Center Variety Show. Originally scheduled for Friday, November 8, the event will now take place on Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 PM . . .
Early out 10/18/24; Parent-Teacher Conferences next week, no school 10/25/24
Tri-Center Schools will have a 1:30 dismissal on Friday, October 18th, 2024. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be next week on Tuesday, October 22nd and Thursday, October 24th, 2024. There will be no school on Friday, October 25th, 2024.
2024 Tri-Center Variety Show is November 8th
The 2024 Variety Show is ONE MONTH away! Come check out what the choirs have been working on and support our talented students at TC! *When using the QR code, it will take you to the main ticket purchasing page. You will need to . . .
Celebrate National School Lunch Week October 14-18
Celebrate National School Lunch week at Tri-Center October 14-18! Free School Breakfast for students! Check out the menus for the week!
Holiday Adopt-a-Family
Every year, Tri-Center works with different community organizations to help out families over the holidays who are experiencing hardship. We would like to offer the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal, Christmas meal, and gifts for Christmas. . . .
1:30 Dismissal Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
Tri-Center will have a 1:30 dismissal on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 for staff professional development.
2024-25 Registration is open; register by August 5th!
Registration can now be completed for the 2024-25 school year online. Parents will need a parent or guardian PowerSchool account to complete registration; you cannot register using your student's PowerSchool account. See the details below . . .
High School Marching Band Camp is the week of August 5th
🗓️ Mark your calendars! Tri-Center High School Marching Band Camp is starts August 5th!
2 Hour Late Start Tuesday, May 21st
There will be a 2 hour late start at Tri-Center Schools today, Tuesday, May 21st, 2024. We are trying to give the storms a chance to move through before we put busses on the road.
Summer Day Camps
Check out the Summer Day Camps at Tri-Center! Dates are the week of June 3rd and June 10th! https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/tricenterneola/camps
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Additional resource for dealing with traumatic events
TC Families: The resource below is a good, concise resource of ways to help kids deal with traumatic events. Even though your child, grandchild, neighbor's child, friend might not seem to be feeling ill effects right now, . . .
Parent tips and resources for children after disasters
Please see the links below for resources to help children after disasters. Helping Young Children Heal Media Parent Handout Tip Sheets for Adolescents Tip Sheets for Preschool Tip Sheets for School-Age
Minden Outreach
Minden Families: As you are all dealing with the trauma caused by the tornado, I wanted to ease your minds about a couple of things that we can help with. 1. We are going to have school as normally as possible. Some of . . .
1:30 Dismissal Friday, April 26, 2024 due to potential severe weather
Due to potential severe weather in the area this afternoon, Tri-Center Community Schools will dismiss at 1:30 PM today, Friday, April 26th, 2024.
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Middle School Band Solo Contest May 16th
The TC Middle School Band Solo Contest has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 16th! The schedule will remain the same.
Summer Camps
2024 Athletic Camps Girls Basketball - June 4-6 Boys Basketball - July 8-12 8 am-12 pm Soccer - July 14-17 Youth 5:30-7 HS Girls 7-9 Football - August 5 5:30-8:30 (Grades 3-8) Volleyball - August 6-8 4:30-7 pm Sign up . . .
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Large Group Contest May 4th at Lewis Central
Here is the schedule for the high school large group contest on Saturday, May 4th at Lewis Central Middle School (choir) and High School (band). Mixed Choir I - 9:00am Mixed Choir II - 10:00am Concert Band - 11:30am Mr. Fisher . . .
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Spring Concert, Senior Awards Night April 29th
On Monday, April 29th, the TC Music Department will present the High School Spring Concert and Senior Award Night. The concert will feature the mixed and chamber choirs plus the concert band. We will honor our senior music . . .
2024-25 Calendar
The 24-25 school year calendar was approved at the school board meeting last night. The PDF is linked below. Tri-Center CSD 2024-25 School Year Calendar
Solo contest postponed
The middle school solo contest scheduled for Thursday, April 11th has been postponed. One of our accompanists, Mr. Baker, was in an accident this morning and suffered a broken arm. I will send out a new date as soon as . . .
NHS Blood Drive is April 9th
Next Tuesday, April 9th, NHS will be hosting a Spring Blood Drive in the Middle School Gym. The drive will run from 8:30-2:30. Donors may sign up at the following link: . . .
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Middle School Solo Festival is April 11
On Thursday, April 11th, there will be a Tri-Center Middle School Solo Festival for all band members in grades 6 through 8. The festival will be in the high school music room. Parents, grandparents, and other family members are . . .
Spring Break March 28 - April 1
Tri-Center will not be having school Thursday, March 28th, Friday, March 29 or Monday, April 1st for our Spring Break. Enjoy your time off with family!!
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Dancing with the Stars is March 22nd
🟡 Reminder! ⚫️ We are two days away from Tri-Center's Dance team 'Dancing with the Stars' competition!! This Friday, March 22nd, come on out and watch the dance team partner up with some of your favorite teachers, community . . .
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Wham and Shelton receive All-State Jazz Band honors
Congratulations to Evan Wham and Samantha Shelton for being selected to the 2024 1A/2A All-State Jazz Band! The band will rehearse at Johnston HS on Wednesday, May 8th, and perform at the Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference . . .
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Dancing with the Stars is March 22nd
Come out and support the Tri-Center Dance team as they are having their annual 'Dancing with the Stars' competition! You will see dance team members partner up with teachers, community members, etc. and showcase their dance moves! . . .
2 Hour Late Start Friday, March 8th; No early dismissal
Tri-Center will have a 2 hour late start and then, instead of our scheduled early dismissal, we will have a regular 3:25 dismissal today.
State Speech is March 9th
State Speech this Saturday, March 9th at ADM in Adel. Tri-Center students will perform between 8 AM and noon.
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Winter Band Concert moved to March 12th
Due to scheduling conflicts and illness, the TC Winter Band Concert will be moved from Tuesday, March 5th to Tuesday, March 12th. The concert will feature bands from grades 6-12 and take place in the TCHS gym. Thank you for . . .
2024 SWIBA High School Honor Band
On Wednesday, Feb. 14th, Johnathan Zacharias, Evan Wham, and Samantha Shelton traveled to Atlantic to participate in the SWIBA HS Honor Band! They represented Tri-Center well, and they have been some of the top players in SWIBA since . . .
Tri-Center Superintendent Huseman to be shared with IKM-Manning beginning July 1, 2024
Pending board approval, Tri-Center CSD will begin an operational sharing agreement with IKM-Manning for the superintendent position starting July 1st, 2024. Dr. Angela Huseman will act as the superintendent for Tri-Center and IKM-Manning, . . .
Voluntary Student Accident Insurance Program
With spring sports season quickly approaching, we would like to remind families of the school’s voluntary student accident insurance program. This is voluntary coverage that families may choose to enroll in. Students can . . .
Acting Jazzy is March 9th
On Saturday, March 9th, the TC Music Boosters will be putting on Acting Jazzy 8 featuring the High School Jazz Choir, High School Jazz Band, and members of the Speech Department! The event will be in the high school gymnasium and tickets are . . .
Jazz Band to compete at AL March 2nd
The Tri-Center High School Jazz Band will travel to Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs on Saturday, March 2nd to compete in the Bluffs Jazz Festival. Our performance time is at 11:50am.
Winter Band Concert March 5th
There will be a Winter Band Concert on Tuesday, March 5th in the TCHS Gym! The concert will feature the 6th Grade, Jr. High, and High School Concert & Jazz Bands. Hope to see you there!
No School Friday, January 19th, 2024
TC Family - Sorry to have to tell you this, but there will be no school today at Tri-Center, Friday January 19th. Road crews will not have enough time to make sure the roads are safe for us. Daycare will be open for those . . .
12:30 Dismissal Thursday, January 18th, 2024
T-C Family, Tri-Center will be releasing today at 12:30. Daycare will stay open until 2:30 for those families that are signed up. No afternoon/evening activities. Slow and steady wins the race! Thank you.
2 Hour Late Start Friday, January 19th
Tri-Center Family, I know you are probably getting tired of hearing from me, but TC will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow, Friday January 19th. I am hoping that will be enough time for us to travel safely but make sure you have a plan . . .
Early Out Possibility Today, January 18, 2024
TC Family- The snow seems to be moving in sooner than they thought. I want you to be prepared IF we have an early out which could come as fast as 12:30. I am in a webinar with the National Weather Service at 11 and will be able to . . .
School's on! 2 Hour Late Start at Tri-Center 1/16/24
Good Morning, TC Family, Great news! All the buses started (eventually), so we are staying with the 2 hour late start. Again, we will not take the buses down the roads that are single lane, so make sure you communicated with . . .
2 Hour Late Start Tuesday, January 16th, 2024
Tri-Center will start 2 hours late tomorrow, January 16th. Before Care will be available at 6:30 am for those who are signed up. Depending on the temperature, and how our buses start and run, we may have to change the day to a No School . . .
No School Friday, January 12th
There will be no school or daycare at Tri-Center tomorrow, Friday, January 12th. Remember students do not have school on Monday because of Teacher Inservice, so enjoy your extra long weekend. Stay safe!
No School Tuesday, January 9th, 2024
Tri-Center will not have school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9th. Daycare will also be closed. Please keep yourselves safe!
No School Monday, January 8th, 2024
There will be no school or day care tomorrow, Monday January 8th for Tri-Center. Tuck yourselves in, and stay safe!
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Safe+Sound Iowa
Getting help for a student in crisis or at risk for violence is in the palm of your hand with the Safe+Sound Iowa mobile app. Download it for free and anonymously report school safety concerns or threats, 24/7. . . .
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Huebner selected to 2023 SWIBA 8th Grade Honor Band
Congratulations to Ainsley Huebner for being selected for the 2023 SWIBA 8th Grade Honor Band. The festival will be held on Friday, November 10th at the Denison Fine Arts Center. Way to go, Ainsley!!
TC Dance soloists perform well
This past Saturday, 6 members of the TC dance team competed in Newton, IA with their solos. Congratulations to Aubrey Divelbess, Keilie Martens, Halle Meador, and Layla Meador who walked away with Division 1! Big shout-out to Keilie and . . .
Music Department trip to Branson canceled
TC Music Department Trip Information: After speaking with our tour company about the trip cost and having a much lower participation rate than we were hoping for, we have decided to cancel our TC Music Department trip to Branson. With . . .
Special Olympics Apparel available until October 31st!
TC Special Olympics apparel store is now open! Store closes on October 31st! . . .
Marching Band receives Division I rating at State Contest in Glenwood
The Tri-Center Trojan Marching Band attending the IHSMA State Marching Band Contest on Saturday in Glenwood. The band had an excellent performance which resulted in their 28th consecutive Division I rating! Great kids doing great . . .
Tri-Center to play Akron-Westfield in Class A Football Playoffs October 20th
Class A Football Playoffs - Tri-Center vs Akron-Westfield When: Friday, October 20th 7:00 p.m. Where: LeMars Community Schools Football Field 921 3rd Ave SW Le Mars, IA 51031 Tickets: On sale Tuesday, October 17th . . .
Harris named Southwest Iowa Athletic Director of the Year
The Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association (IHSADA) would like to announce that Tri-Center Schools activities director, Cassie Harris, was selected as the 2023-24 Southwest District High School Activities Director of the Year. . . .
A life well-lived; TC alum Pogge dies at 72
Former longtime Mountaire CEO Pogge dies at 72
Safe+Sound Iowa
Getting help for a student in crisis or at risk for violence is in the palm of your hand with the Safe+Sound Iowa mobile app. Download it for free and anonymously report school safety concerns or threats, 24/7. . . .
Tri-Center to battle West Hancock in State Football Final Thursday, November 21st; Details for spectators here
Greetings Tri-Center Fans, Tri-Center football will take on West Hancock on Thursday, November 21st at 1:00 in the State Football Class A Finals at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. This . . .
TC to the Dome: Game information, No School November 14th
Greetings Tri-Center Fans, Tri-Center football will take on Saint Ansgar on Thursday, November 14th at 1:00 in the State Football Class A Semifinals at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. This . . .