
TRI-C REMINDER - When dropping off children in the mornings using the student Drop-Off Lane (marked with orange paw prints in front of the school):
The entire lane is used to drop off students, so pull all the way forward, especially when other vehicles are behind you in line.
Adults should remain in vehicles and students should exit from passenger side of vehicle onto the sidewalk.
Please remind students to walk on the inside of the sidewalk and not to run beside vehicles.
If you do not feel comfortable pulling all the way forward, or if you need to exit the vehicle to help your child, please use the Visitor Parking Lot and walk your child across the crosswalk up to the school; students should not walk across crosswalks without an escort.
Thank you for helping us to keep traffic flowing and our students safe!


This week, all Tri-C students learned (or refreshed) our PBIS ROAR expectations to help set the tone for a successful year! 📚✨
Mrs. Rabideau and Ms. Mayo visited every classroom to welcome students back and teach important building-wide routines — including the Lion Look, the Lion Line, and several other expectations that help us stay Respectful, Organized, Always Safe, and Responsible. 🦁
We’re proud of how quickly our Lions are showing their ROAR and can’t wait to see them continue to shine all year long!
#PBIS #LionPride #TriCElementary


Tri-C Students to wear the color RED as we kickoff a fun 7 days for our kindergarten friends!


Show your school pride with our brand-new spiritwear! 🦁💙🧡 Orders can be placed online using the link below.
🗓 Deadline to order: Thursday, August 29th
📦 All orders will be delivered to the school.
Don’t miss out—order today and get ready to show your Lion pride! 🦁
👉 www.witandwisdomstore.com
#Spiritwear #LionPride #PTO #TriCElementary



Thank you Signature Signs 618 for helping welcome students back to Tri-C this year!


🕟 Time: 4:30–5:30 PM
🍕 Pizza Sale: Starts at 4:00 PM in the cafeteria — $15 for pizza & 4 drinks!
🚪 Please wait until 4:30 to enter the hallways and classrooms.
We’re excited to welcome everyone, but we appreciate your patience as teachers make final preparations.
📅 First Day of School (1st–3rd Grade):
📍 Thursday, August 7th
🕢 Doors open at 7:30 AM
⏰ 11:05 AM dismissal
🚗 Drop-Off & Pick-Up Reminders:
✅ Use the crosswalk with an adult
✅ Students must exit from the passenger side of the car
✅ Start drop-off once your car reaches the paw prints on the front drive
🚫 Do not drop off students before 7:30 AM — supervision is not available before this time.
📎 Drop-off and pick-up details are attached to this post.
We’re looking forward to a GREAT school year! 🐾

Parents & Families — don’t forget to follow and share updates from our official Tri-C Elementary School Facebook page (@tricelementary) and check the Carterville Unit 5 mobile app regularly for important news, reminders, and celebrations! 📲✨
We’re also excited to announce that our new two-way communication tool is in the process of launching! 🚀 We’ll keep you posted on its progress and let you know as soon as it’s available for use.
Thank you for staying engaged and helping us spread the word! 🦁📱


We’re excited to kick off another amazing school year at Tri-C Elementary School!
📅 Open House
🗓 Wednesday, August 6th
🕓 4:30–5:30 PM
📍 Visit classrooms, meet your teachers, bring school supplies, and get ready for a fantastic year!
🍕 Come Early for Pizza!
Starting at 4:00 PM in the Cafeteria, PTO will be selling:
🍕 1 Pizza + 4 Drinks for $15
📚 First Day of School (1st–3rd Grade)
🗓 Thursday, August 7th
🕚 Dismissal at 11:05 AM
Kindergarten families – be on the lookout! You will be notified individually about your child’s first day.
We can't wait to see all your smiling faces soon! 💙🧡

We want to ensure every student is set up for success this school year—and that includes access to healthy meals. If you think your family may qualify for free or reduced-price meals, please take a moment to complete the application and return it to your child's school office. https://bit.ly/3GWEkU5


PTO will sell pizza starting at 4:00 ($15 for a pizza and 4 drinks). Classrooms do not open until 4:30 and will be open until 5:30.
2025-2026 School Year:
-Office reopens on Thursday, July 24th (8am-3pm; closed 12-1)
Phone: 618-985-8742 Fax: 618-681-4310
-Online Registration (returning students only) July 28th-August 3rd; information regarding registration will be sent in the coming days.
-Kindergarten and new student registration is done in-person through the office.
-School Supply List: https://aptg.co/DvFMfJ
-District communication will shift exclusively to the use of the Carterville Unit 5 mobile app. We will NOT be using Class Dojo for classroom communication. To get started, download the app on your mobile device. Once the platform has been launched, you will be notified and able to use the app for school information and communication with classroom teachers. Set up information will come at a later date but you can go ahead and download the app if you'd like.
We hope everyone enjoys the remainder of their summer.








