We wrapped up our first round of Reading with the Principals today. Our first graders heard from Mrs. Ragan and Mr. Owens. The books included lessons on doing "nice things" and how to get along on the playground. The 1st graders were great listeners!
Reminder for Families!
Our first PLC 1-Hour Early Dismissal Day is coming up on Wednesday, August 19.
We Are Hiring!
We still have several staff positions available for the 2026-2027 school year, and we'd love to have you join our team!
You can apply online at wwww.cartervillelions.org or pick up a paper application at the Unit Office.
We still have several staff positions available for the 2026-2027 school year, and we'd love to have you join our team!
You can apply online at wwww.cartervillelions.org or pick up a paper application at the Unit Office.
We will celebrate Orange Day on Friday, August 14th. Wear Orange!
Tri-C Elementary School: Confirming 11:05 dismissal today due to the uncertainty of the water restoration. Latchkey will be closed.
Tomorrow is Red Day! We encourage all students to wear RED as our Kindergarteners start their color day lessons!
🦁 Back-to-School Lion Lessons! 🦁
This week, our students are participating in our Back-to-School Lion Lessons, where we review and practice our school-wide ROAR expectations!
Our ROAR expectations are the foundation of our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program and help students understand what it looks like to be successful throughout Tri-C. 💙🧡
Throughout the week, students will learn and practice expectations for different areas of our school, helping us start the year with consistent routines and positive habits.
🎥 Parents can join in, too! You can watch our Lion Lesson videos by clicking the link below. This is a great way to see what we're teaching at school and reinforce those same expectations at home.
🔗 Lion Lesson Videos: https://bit.ly/lionlessons
We’re excited to start another great year of ROARing together at Tri-C! 🦁
This week, our students are participating in our Back-to-School Lion Lessons, where we review and practice our school-wide ROAR expectations!
Our ROAR expectations are the foundation of our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program and help students understand what it looks like to be successful throughout Tri-C. 💙🧡
Throughout the week, students will learn and practice expectations for different areas of our school, helping us start the year with consistent routines and positive habits.
🎥 Parents can join in, too! You can watch our Lion Lesson videos by clicking the link below. This is a great way to see what we're teaching at school and reinforce those same expectations at home.
🔗 Lion Lesson Videos: https://bit.ly/lionlessons
We’re excited to start another great year of ROARing together at Tri-C! 🦁
Don't miss important school updates!
Make sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward under your student's Student Profile.
To receive text notifications, text START to 98900.
Make sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward under your student's Student Profile.
To receive text notifications, text START to 98900.
Menu Change: We will be having pizza today. Meatballs and pasta will be moved to Wednesday.
Newsletter: www.bit.ly/tricnewsletter
Thank you for a great first few days of school. We are looking forward to a great week!
Thank you for a great first few days of school. We are looking forward to a great week!
It's that time of year again to support the Lions and our PTO! Online orders are due by August 21st.
https://www.witandwisdomstore.com/carterville-pto-store
🦁 Tri-C Elementary Pick-Up & Drop-Off Reminders 🚗
As we get ready for another great school year, thank you for helping us keep our arrival and dismissal safe and efficient for everyone!
Please remember these important procedures:
✅ Enter campus from West Grand Avenue onto Lion Drive and follow the drop-off/pick-up signs.
✅ Pull all the way forward in the drop-off lane (past the crosswalk) before stopping so multiple vehicles can load and unload at once.
✅ Students should enter and exit on the passenger side of the vehicle.
✅ If your child isn't ready when you reach the unloading area, please park in the visitor lot and walk them to the building.
✅ Do not pass vehicles in the drop-off line or leave your vehicle unattended.
✅ If you park, always use the designated crosswalks and escort your child across. Students should never cross Lion Drive or parking lot crosswalks without an adult.
✅ Visitor parking should be entered from the northwest entrance and exited from the northeast exit.
✅ Need to change your child's dismissal plans? Please notify the office by 12:00 p.m. whenever possible.
✅ Breakfast is served from 7:30–8:00 a.m. Students eating breakfast should arrive early enough to finish before school begins.
✅ Please do not use the Twin Lakes subdivision for student drop-off or pick-up unless you are a resident.
✅ Cell phone use while driving on school property is prohibited by law.
🌧️ During inclement weather, Kindergarten and 1st Grade parent pick-up students will exit through the front entrance (not the East Wing).
Your patience and cooperation help keep our students, families, and staff safe every day. Thank you for doing your part, and we look forward to a fantastic school year! 🧡💙 #TriCLions #SafetyFirst #BackToSchool
As we get ready for another great school year, thank you for helping us keep our arrival and dismissal safe and efficient for everyone!
Please remember these important procedures:
✅ Enter campus from West Grand Avenue onto Lion Drive and follow the drop-off/pick-up signs.
✅ Pull all the way forward in the drop-off lane (past the crosswalk) before stopping so multiple vehicles can load and unload at once.
✅ Students should enter and exit on the passenger side of the vehicle.
✅ If your child isn't ready when you reach the unloading area, please park in the visitor lot and walk them to the building.
✅ Do not pass vehicles in the drop-off line or leave your vehicle unattended.
✅ If you park, always use the designated crosswalks and escort your child across. Students should never cross Lion Drive or parking lot crosswalks without an adult.
✅ Visitor parking should be entered from the northwest entrance and exited from the northeast exit.
✅ Need to change your child's dismissal plans? Please notify the office by 12:00 p.m. whenever possible.
✅ Breakfast is served from 7:30–8:00 a.m. Students eating breakfast should arrive early enough to finish before school begins.
✅ Please do not use the Twin Lakes subdivision for student drop-off or pick-up unless you are a resident.
✅ Cell phone use while driving on school property is prohibited by law.
🌧️ During inclement weather, Kindergarten and 1st Grade parent pick-up students will exit through the front entrance (not the East Wing).
Your patience and cooperation help keep our students, families, and staff safe every day. Thank you for doing your part, and we look forward to a fantastic school year! 🧡💙 #TriCLions #SafetyFirst #BackToSchool
Thank you PTO for a great evening to Chalk the Walk as we welcome students back this week!
📚🦁 Tri-C Elementary Open House – Wednesday, August 5! 🦁📚
We can't wait to welcome our Lions back for the 2026-2027 school year!
🗓 Wednesday, August 5
🏫 Open House: 4:30–5:30 PM
🍕 Come early! Beginning at 4:00 PM, our PTO will be selling pizza and drinks for $15 in the cafeteria.
🎒 Please bring your child's school supplies with you and take them directly to the classroom.
⏰ Arrival Times:
Please refer to the attached flyer for your family's designated arrival time based on your child's last name (A–M or N–Z) to help us manage parking and hallway traffic.
Kindergarten Families:
Your child's teacher will communicate your individual Meet and Greet time directly with you.
We're looking forward to seeing our students, meeting our new families, and kicking off another great year at Tri-C Elementary. See you Wednesday! 💙🧡
We can't wait to welcome our Lions back for the 2026-2027 school year!
🗓 Wednesday, August 5
🏫 Open House: 4:30–5:30 PM
🍕 Come early! Beginning at 4:00 PM, our PTO will be selling pizza and drinks for $15 in the cafeteria.
🎒 Please bring your child's school supplies with you and take them directly to the classroom.
⏰ Arrival Times:
Please refer to the attached flyer for your family's designated arrival time based on your child's last name (A–M or N–Z) to help us manage parking and hallway traffic.
Kindergarten Families:
Your child's teacher will communicate your individual Meet and Greet time directly with you.
We're looking forward to seeing our students, meeting our new families, and kicking off another great year at Tri-C Elementary. See you Wednesday! 💙🧡
Join our Tri-C Elementary School team for the 2026-2027 school year!
Interested candidates can apply online at www.cartervillelions.org or pick up a paper application in person at the Unit Office, located at 200 West Plaza Drive, Carterville, IL 62918.
Interested candidates can apply online at www.cartervillelions.org or pick up a paper application in person at the Unit Office, located at 200 West Plaza Drive, Carterville, IL 62918.
It was great seeing our students and families at tonight's Popsicles with the Principals. We can't wait to get the school year started!
Our PTO would like to invite everyone to Chalk the Walk on Tuesday, August 4th at Tri-C and CIS! Please register to help by using the following link: https://forms.gle/5axHJMN1NEcKjGB18
🦁🍧 Reminder! Popsicles with the Principals is Wednesday, July 29th! 🍧🦁
We're looking forward to seeing our Tri-C families from 6:00–7:30 PM at the Tri-C Elementary Playground!
Before you head over, please keep these reminders in mind:
🅿️ Parking: Please park in the back gravel lot (south of the school). Additional parking is available along Lion Drive and the surrounding access roads.
🚻 Restrooms: The school building will be closed as our custodial staff continues summer cleaning. Bathrooms will not be available, so please plan accordingly.
🍭 Come enjoy a popsicle, meet your principals, reconnect with friends, and kick off another great school year together!
We can't wait to see our Tri-C Lions! 🧡💙
We're looking forward to seeing our Tri-C families from 6:00–7:30 PM at the Tri-C Elementary Playground!
Before you head over, please keep these reminders in mind:
🅿️ Parking: Please park in the back gravel lot (south of the school). Additional parking is available along Lion Drive and the surrounding access roads.
🚻 Restrooms: The school building will be closed as our custodial staff continues summer cleaning. Bathrooms will not be available, so please plan accordingly.
🍭 Come enjoy a popsicle, meet your principals, reconnect with friends, and kick off another great school year together!
We can't wait to see our Tri-C Lions! 🧡💙
🍎🦁 Welcome Back, Tri-C Lions! 🦁🍎
We are excited to welcome our students and families back to Tri-C Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year!
📅 Important Upcoming Dates
🍧 Popsicles with the Principals
📍 Tri-C Playground
🗓 Wednesday, July 29
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
💻 Online Registration (Returning Students Only)
🗓 July 27 – August 2
*New students to the district need to register in person
🏫 Open House
🗓 Wednesday, August 5
⏰ 4:30–5:30 PM
🕗 Tri-C Elementary Office Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed daily from 12:00–1:00 PM for lunch.
We hope you'll join us as we kick off another amazing year at Tri-C! Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we'll see you soon!
We are excited to welcome our students and families back to Tri-C Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year!
📅 Important Upcoming Dates
🍧 Popsicles with the Principals
📍 Tri-C Playground
🗓 Wednesday, July 29
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
💻 Online Registration (Returning Students Only)
🗓 July 27 – August 2
*New students to the district need to register in person
🏫 Open House
🗓 Wednesday, August 5
⏰ 4:30–5:30 PM
🕗 Tri-C Elementary Office Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed daily from 12:00–1:00 PM for lunch.
We hope you'll join us as we kick off another amazing year at Tri-C! Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we'll see you soon!
📚🦁🍧 Popsicles with the Principals! 🍧🦁📚
Kick off the new school year with a sweet treat and some familiar faces!
Join us for Popsicles with the Principals at the Tri-C Elementary Playground on:
📅 Wednesday, July 29
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
Come meet your principals, reconnect with friends, and enjoy an evening of fun before the first day of school. Whether you're a returning Lion or joining the Tri-C family for the first time, we can't wait to see you!
🍭 Free popsicles
🛝 Playground fun
👋 Meet friends and other Tri-C students
🦁 Celebrate the start of another great year at Tri-C!
We look forward to seeing all of our Tri-C Lions there! 💙🧡
Kick off the new school year with a sweet treat and some familiar faces!
Join us for Popsicles with the Principals at the Tri-C Elementary Playground on:
📅 Wednesday, July 29
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
Come meet your principals, reconnect with friends, and enjoy an evening of fun before the first day of school. Whether you're a returning Lion or joining the Tri-C family for the first time, we can't wait to see you!
🍭 Free popsicles
🛝 Playground fun
👋 Meet friends and other Tri-C students
🦁 Celebrate the start of another great year at Tri-C!
We look forward to seeing all of our Tri-C Lions there! 💙🧡
