After 33 incredible years in education, Mrs. Karri Forby will be retiring at the end of this school year. Throughout her career, she has served students, staff, and families as a kindergarten teacher, assistant principal, and most recently as principal at Tri-C Elementary School.
Mrs. Forby’s leadership, compassion, and dedication have helped shape the lives of countless students and have made a lasting impact on our Tri-C family and community. Her love for children and commitment to education have been evident in everything she has done over the years.
Please join us in thanking Mrs. Forby for her 33 wonderful years of service and in wishing her all the best as she begins this exciting new chapter of retirement. Congratulations, Mrs. Forby — you will always be a part of the Tri-C family! 🧡💙
Mrs. Forby’s leadership, compassion, and dedication have helped shape the lives of countless students and have made a lasting impact on our Tri-C family and community. Her love for children and commitment to education have been evident in everything she has done over the years.
Please join us in thanking Mrs. Forby for her 33 wonderful years of service and in wishing her all the best as she begins this exciting new chapter of retirement. Congratulations, Mrs. Forby — you will always be a part of the Tri-C family! 🧡💙
End of the year reminders....
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We have a fun filled week planned. Don't forget snack money tomorrow for the 4 Square Tournament. We are looking forward to a great final week of the school year.
We have a fun filled week planned. Don't forget snack money tomorrow for the 4 Square Tournament. We are looking forward to a great final week of the school year.
🚀 Science Sparks with SIUC! 🧪
A massive THANK YOU to the SIUC Physics Department for teaching our 3rd graders yesterday! Our young scientists had an absolute blast diving into the world of physics through hands-on discovery.
Our students rotated through some incredible stations, exploring:
Rockets: Watching physics in action as they took to the skies! 🚀
Spheres: Learning about shape, motion, and gravity. ⚽
Water Physics: Getting a little splash of fluid dynamics. 💧
Vibration & Sound: Seeing (and hearing!) how energy moves through the air. 🔊
Opportunities like this bring classroom lessons to life and inspire the next generation of researchers, engineers, and explorers. We are so lucky to have such a dedicated university partner right in our backyard!
A massive THANK YOU to the SIUC Physics Department for teaching our 3rd graders yesterday! Our young scientists had an absolute blast diving into the world of physics through hands-on discovery.
Our students rotated through some incredible stations, exploring:
Rockets: Watching physics in action as they took to the skies! 🚀
Spheres: Learning about shape, motion, and gravity. ⚽
Water Physics: Getting a little splash of fluid dynamics. 💧
Vibration & Sound: Seeing (and hearing!) how energy moves through the air. 🔊
Opportunities like this bring classroom lessons to life and inspire the next generation of researchers, engineers, and explorers. We are so lucky to have such a dedicated university partner right in our backyard!
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Happy Mother's Day!
1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade sings are this week. Have a great night!
Happy Mother's Day!
1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade sings are this week. Have a great night!
Join us today as we recognize and celebrate our amazing Tri-C School Nurses for National School Nurse Appreciation Day!
We are so grateful for our amazing PTO for helping us celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week at Tri-C Elementary! 🍎
Thank you for providing lunch for our staff—your generosity and support mean so much to our teachers and team. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a strong partnership with our PTO as we work together to support our students and school community.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
Thank you for providing lunch for our staff—your generosity and support mean so much to our teachers and team. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a strong partnership with our PTO as we work together to support our students and school community.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
Carterville School District is looking for a caring and dedicated school nurse to join our team at Tri-C Elementary School!
Learn more and apply at www.cartervillelions.org
Learn more and apply at www.cartervillelions.org
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This week we celebrate our teachers and all they do for our students, school and community!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This week we celebrate our teachers and all they do for our students, school and community!
Join us on Friday (5/1) as we recognize and celebrate our Tri-C Cooks and Supervisors! Thank you for serving our students and staff!
Carterville CUSD No. 5 Announcement: All buildings will have a 1-hour early dismissal on Wednesday, May 20 (CEA) and Thursday, May 21 (last day of school).
We have several positions open for the 2026-2027 school year and we would love to hear from you!
Learn more and apply at www.cartervillelions.org
Learn more and apply at www.cartervillelions.org
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Please read information in our newsletter about the road closure at Cardinal Road beginning Monday, April 27th. This will have a significant impact on many of our families and their morning commute to school.
Please read information in our newsletter about the road closure at Cardinal Road beginning Monday, April 27th. This will have a significant impact on many of our families and their morning commute to school.
Dear Parents and Guardians: Starting Monday, April 27, Cardinal Road will be closed at Grand Ave and Cambria Road. You will not be able to travel west from Grand Ave onto Cardinal Rd. The afternoon routes for Bus 6 and Bus 9 will be delayed about 20 minutes. Please plan accordingly and allow for extra time for travel and student drop off/pick up.
🏐 Carterville Lil Lions Volleyball Camp 🦁
Camp is open to any student entering 3rd - 8th grade for the 2026-2027 school year. Come join us as we build skills, confidence, and a love for the game!
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/i9auAoCswkNay53H8
📅 Tuesday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 3
Camp times:
3rd-4th Grade: 9:00-10:30 am
5th-6th Grade: 10:45-12:15 pm
7th-8th Grade: 1:00-2:30 pm
Cost: $40 (includes a camp t-shirt + lots of volleyball fun!)
Please register by Friday, May 22 to guarantee your t-shirt. Registrations after that date are still welcome, but shirts are not guaranteed.
Payment Options:
• Checks payable to CHS Volleyball (drop off at HS office)
• Bring cash or check on the first day of camp
📬 Mail checks to:
CHS Volleyball
1415 W. Grand Ave.
Carterville, IL 62918
Camp is open to any student entering 3rd - 8th grade for the 2026-2027 school year. Come join us as we build skills, confidence, and a love for the game!
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/i9auAoCswkNay53H8
📅 Tuesday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 3
Camp times:
3rd-4th Grade: 9:00-10:30 am
5th-6th Grade: 10:45-12:15 pm
7th-8th Grade: 1:00-2:30 pm
Cost: $40 (includes a camp t-shirt + lots of volleyball fun!)
Please register by Friday, May 22 to guarantee your t-shirt. Registrations after that date are still welcome, but shirts are not guaranteed.
Payment Options:
• Checks payable to CHS Volleyball (drop off at HS office)
• Bring cash or check on the first day of camp
📬 Mail checks to:
CHS Volleyball
1415 W. Grand Ave.
Carterville, IL 62918
Join us as we recognize and celebrate our truly amazing Tri-C secretaries for Administrative Professional Day! Thank you for all you do, Ms. Tinna, Ms. Jenna, and Ms. Jessica!
Due to the weather forecast, our PBIS Field Trip has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 23rd.
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Cannon Park PBIS Field Trip: Friday, April 24th. Have a great week!
Cannon Park PBIS Field Trip: Friday, April 24th. Have a great week!
Congratulations to our Tri-C students competing in The Special Olympics! All three students did a great job. Thank you Ms. Gaston and Mrs. Fleener for helping our athletes.
Reminder: Friday (4/17) is Hat Day Dollar Day - wear your favorite hat to school! $1 donations are greatly appreciated and proceeds will be donated to the “Ag in the Classroom” program.
