Tri-Point Upper Elementary/Jr. High

Morning Drop Off - Piper Campus Reminder :... -Bus Riders- South JH door... -Parent Drop Off/ Walkers - North JH door... -If students are late in arriving (after 8:00 AM) use office door. No students will be let in the office doors before 8:00 AM.... *Please remember , all drop off and pick up locations are done for the safety of students , staff and guests ..... Thank you!

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Attention UE/JH Parents: Medication Reminder: *If you will be sending medication with your child to school this year.. prescribed OR over the counter; You must fill out a school medication form. Please click on attached link to find the form. (bottom of attached web page) *ALL medication MUST be turned into the office upon arrival to the building. *We CANNOT provide over the counter medications to students (from the school itself or employee's personal medications. This includes pills, liquid medications and topical medications of any kind).... *Students CANNOT take other children's medications. (unless siblings and are included on medication form).... *If you have any questions about the UE/JH medication policies please call the office at 815-686-2247 ext 200..... https://tripointcusdil.sites.thrillshare.com/page/registration-information-2021-2022 Thank you!!!

The softball game scheduled for August 14th at Donovan has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 30th so the softball team will be able to attend the Coaches-Athletes Seminar at Tri-Point High School. The game on August 30th will still start at 4:30.

Upper Elementary/Junior High: Reminders and announcements for this school year.... -6th grade students are due for immunizations and dental exams. Please have these done before the start of school. (or as soon as can be scheduled ) Copies of these will need to be provided to the office.... -ALL students in athletics will need a new sports physical.... -8/15/23- 4:00-6:00- Meet the Teacher Night....Students can bring their supplies and meet their teachers.... -8/17/23- First Day of School.... -Please remember 8/17 and 8/18 will be 2:10 dismissal.... *If you have any questions about the upcoming school year for the UE/JH please call the school office @ 815-686-2247..... *With any questions about registration, please call the District Office @ 815-253-6299... Useful Phone Numbers : UE/JH Office: 815-686-2247 District Office:815-253-6299 HS Office:815-689-2110 Tri-Point Transportation:815-689-2105

On a hot day last week a group of Tri-Point students traveled to Paxton to collect prairie cicadas for reintroduction to Don Gardner's prairie in Kempton. This is the second year of the project, and the students have gotten good at their work! Mitch Woods collected the first cicada seconds after stepping off of the bus. Within half an hour the group had collected 4 females for transplanting, and had caught and released many males. This rare cicada is only found in some old prairies, and the students are hoping to establish a population in Kempton to help expand the insect's numbers and increase their habitat. They've presented their work at the Wild Things Conference in Chicago, and Pru Davies wrote an article about the project that was featured in this summer's issue of the Illinois Audubon Society's magazine. Prairie cicadas lay eggs on coneflowers, and the young spend many years underground before emerging. The students plan to publish their research once the population becomes established. The student scientists working on this project are Mitch Woods, Hunter Davies, Pru Davies, Trace Rogers, Luke Tompkins, and Phoebe Davies.

Welcome Back!! The Tri-Point Upper Elementary/Junior High school would like to welcome everyone back for the 2023-2024 school year! We hope everyone had a wonderful summer break! ... The following are some reminders and announcements for this school year: -6th grade students are due for immunizations and dental exams. Please have these done before the start of school. (or as soon as can be scheduled ) Copies of these will need to be provided to the office. ..... -ALL students in athletics will need a new sports physicals ... -8/15/23- 4:00-6:00- Meet the Teacher Night....Students can bring their supplies and meet their teachers.... -8/17/23- First Day of School.... -Please remember 8/17 and 8/18 will be 2:10 dismissal .... *If you have any questions about the upcoming school year for the UE/JH please call the school office @ 815-686-2247. *With any questions about registration, please call the District Office @ 815-253-6299..... Useful Phone Numbers : UE/JH Office: 815-686-2247.. District Office:815-253-6299.. HS Office:815-689-2110.. Tri-Point Transportation:815-689-2105.... We look forward to seeing everyone soon!!

Good morning. This is a reminder that JH volleyball camp is today and tomorrow from 9:30 - 11:30 in the HIGH SCHOOL gymnasium.

Junior High : Tri-Point UE/JH celebrated their last day of school today with a fun day !! Students enjoyed inflatables, dome laser tag , electronic bull, games , snow cone truck and grilling out !! We would like to thank all the parents , students and community members for making this an amazing school year. We look forward to seeing everyone in August! Have a happy and safe summer ! UE/JH Staff

The 4th grade lunch art group had a blast learning how to crochet this year! They really worked hard and made some really cute things! Thanks to everyone who donated yarn, crochet hooks, and guidance (including teaching how to crochet left-handed.) Special thanks to Ms. McCoy and Ms. Shiner.

Reminder : The last day of student attendance is Today, May 24th . There is a 2:10 dismissal. Thank you

Junior High : Today the JH held its annual staff vs 8th graders volleyball game . The staff of the UE/JH would once again bring home the victory to remain undefeated. The 8th grade class played a great game this year ! The UE/JH would like to thank Ms Storm's Kindergarten class for attending this year while visiting the JH . The staff look forward to next years game .

Today the 8th-grade class met with the kindergarten class for the final time this year. They met and worked together various times throughout the year, however, during this last visit, the 8th-grade students read and gave the kindergarten students books that they created. The 8th graders wrote them based on the interests of their kindergarten buddies. This tradition started over 30 years ago when Nancy Knilands was the Jr. High ELA teacher. The tradition is extra special this year because this 8th-grade class was the last class to receive books from Mrs. Kniland’s 8th class when they were in kindergarten. Thank you Mrs. Knilands for starting this tradition so many years ago and setting the foundation for it to continue into the future. Mrs. Andrews and Ms. Storm would like to also give a special thanks to Tri-Point PACE for allowing the grant to cover the expenses of the books and this project. The continued support helps the program continue to grow.

Looking back on the junior high school's field trips, I would just like to extend a big thank you to our administration and board of education for supporting these fantastic opportunities for students to extend their education and explore the world outside of their communities!! They often comment that the field trips are their favorite part of the year.

Summer School Bus Times : Junior High ONLY..... Pick up times (Jr.High Students only) 7:00am Cullom... 7:10am Kempton... 7:25am Cabery Post Office.... Drop off (Jr.High Students only).. 12:05pm Cabery Post Office... 12:20pm Kempton... 12:30pm Cullom... ...As these times may vary and are approximate, please make sure you arrive at each location 10 minutes before displayed time.... Summer school pick up/drop off locations will be the same as a regular day of school, unless notified otherwise... Thank you!

Reminder : The last day of student attendance is Wednesday, May 24th . There is a 2:10 dismissal. Thank you

4th Quarter Honor Roll: Please click on image to view winners. Thank you

Tri-Point Upper Elementary/Junior High School would like to thank Officer Ruiz for his 2022-2023 school year here at Tri-Point Schools. Officer Ruiz will be moving on next year, with a different job duty for Livingston County Sheriff's Department. We wish Officer Ruiz the best of luck in his new venture, continuing to serve the communities of Livingston County. Tri-Point Schools appreciates the ongoing relationship with Livingston County Sheriff's Department and look forward to another school year.

Bus Times for the 8th Grade Field Trip: Cullom - 6:15 a.m. - Return - 5:15 p.m.... Kempton - 6:25 a.m. - Return - 5:05 p.m.... Cabery - 6:35 a.m. - Return - 4:55 p.m.... Piper - 7:00 a.m. - Return - 4:30 p.m.....

Several 4th to 8th grade art students entered the Earth Day and Natural Resources Stewardship poster contest by Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District. This year’s theme was “One Water.” There were almost 200 entries submitted and three of our students were winners! They will receive a certificate and a Wal-mart card. ALL students will receive a packet of annual wildflower seeds that are blended for Midwest gardens. The 1st place entries will be forwarded to Springfield for judging at the state level. Grade 4-6: 1st place Kara Stuckey (6th grade) Grade 7-9: 1st place Kayla Morgan (7th grade) and 3rd place Kenya Morgan (8th grade). Congratulations to Kara, Kayla, and Kenya!