📚🏆 Tri County Students Bring Home Top Finishes at Reading Rally – 3rd & 4th Grade Division 🏆📚
Tri County had an incredible showing yesterday at the Reading Rally Competition held at the ESU! Reading Rally is very similar to Reading Classics, where students work as teams to answer questions about a list of selected books. Students spend months preparing by reading the titles and practicing together leading up to the competition.
This year the 3rd/4th grade division included 23 teams from area schools including Beatrice, St. Joe, Freeman, Fairbury, Diller-Odell, Bruning-Davenport, Southern, Meridian, and Tri County.
Our Tri County teams rose to the top!
🥇 1st Place – TC Book Besties
Sloan Esau, Mia Kreikemeier, Lola Gronemeyer, and Ana Kettelhut
🥈 2nd Place – TC 3rd Grade Team
Maya Scheiding, Marshall Pohlmann, Stella Ensz, Jairyn Weise and Lily Rosenthal
🥉 Tied for 3rd Place
TC Word Nerds and TC Rapid Readers
✨ New this year, the top two finishing teams from each division will advance to the State Reading Rally Competition on April 1st. We are especially excited that both qualifying spots from the 3rd/4th grade division belong to Tri County teams!
In total, 21 Tri County students in 3rd and 4th grade competed this year. We are incredibly proud of these students for their dedication to reading and for representing Tri County so well. Please help us congratulate ALL of our students and teachers an outstanding accomplishment!
Tri County had an incredible showing yesterday at the Reading Rally Competition held at the ESU! Reading Rally is very similar to Reading Classics, where students work as teams to answer questions about a list of selected books. Students spend months preparing by reading the titles and practicing together leading up to the competition.
This year the 3rd/4th grade division included 23 teams from area schools including Beatrice, St. Joe, Freeman, Fairbury, Diller-Odell, Bruning-Davenport, Southern, Meridian, and Tri County.
Our Tri County teams rose to the top!
🥇 1st Place – TC Book Besties
Sloan Esau, Mia Kreikemeier, Lola Gronemeyer, and Ana Kettelhut
🥈 2nd Place – TC 3rd Grade Team
Maya Scheiding, Marshall Pohlmann, Stella Ensz, Jairyn Weise and Lily Rosenthal
🥉 Tied for 3rd Place
TC Word Nerds and TC Rapid Readers
✨ New this year, the top two finishing teams from each division will advance to the State Reading Rally Competition on April 1st. We are especially excited that both qualifying spots from the 3rd/4th grade division belong to Tri County teams!
In total, 21 Tri County students in 3rd and 4th grade competed this year. We are incredibly proud of these students for their dedication to reading and for representing Tri County so well. Please help us congratulate ALL of our students and teachers an outstanding accomplishment!
The speech team had our district competition this past Monday...
Congratulations Ethan Rosenthal! Not only did he place Runner Up in Serious Prose, he is also the District Champion in Humorous Prose! He will be taking both events to state Friday, March 27th!
💙💛 Gala Week Is Here! 💛💙
The 3rd Annual Blue & Gold Gala is THIS Saturday, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our amazing Tri County community!
If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to grab your tickets. It’s going to be a fun and meaningful evening filled with dinner, entertainment, games, and a silent auction, all in support of our students, programs, and activities.
📅 Saturday, March 21
📍 Plymouth Community Center
🎟 $50 per person
👗 Formal attire requested
👩🏫 Tri County staff attend FREE
Make plans for a night out, invite your friends, and be part of something special. We hope to see you there! You can purchase your tickets at school or you can click on the link and purchase them online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tc-gala
Tri County Schools Accepting Sealed Bids
GREENHOUSE
- Greenhouse being sold as it sits.
- The purchaser is responsible for disassembling and removing the greenhouse from the school campus at own expense.
- Sale includes the existing heater and ventilation, but not tables or sink.
- Proceeds will be applied to the construction of the new greenhouse.
- Must be removed by June 1, 2026.
TABLE SAW
- Works well, but has been replaced by new safety table saws.
PLANTER BOXES
- Need to be removed prior to construction.
Sealed bids must be submitted to the Tri County School district office by March 24 at 2:00 PM and will be opened at that time. Please include your name, phone number, and address. Items will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. The district reserves the right to reject nominal bids. Payment is due one week following awarding of successful bid otherwise sale may be voided.
Senior Spotlight!
Although it doesn't look like spring right now... spring sports are well underway, and it is time to support TC by ordering your Track Gear. A portion of the total sales are donated back to the TC Athletic Boosters. Orders are due March 24th by midnight. Click on the link below to order.
https://dailygrindboutique.com/collections/tri-county-booster-club
https://dailygrindboutique.com/collections/tri-county-booster-club
Huge congratulations to Meila Gronemeyer on receiving the prestigious NSAA Currency Believers & Achievers Award! Today Meila was recognized at halftime of the Class A boys basketball state championship game.
This statewide honor celebrates high school seniors who excel academically while showing incredible commitment to NSAA activities, good citizenship, leadership, and community service. Meila truly embodies what it means to be a believer in hard work and an achiever in everything she does.
✨Make Plans to Attend the Blue and Gold Gala! 💙💛
The countdown is on! Don’t miss your chance to join us for the 3rd Annual Blue & Gold Gala on Saturday, March 21 at the Plymouth Community Center.
This special evening includes dinner, entertainment, games, and a silent auction, all while supporting Tri County students and programs. It’s a fun night out with friends that also makes a meaningful impact in our school community.
🎟 Tickets are $50 per person
👗 Formal attire requested
👩🏫 Tri County staff attend FREE
Grab your friends, reserve your table, and get your tickets today!
The event runs from 5–10 PM and is for guests 21 and older. You can purchase your tickets at school or you can click on the link and purchase them online https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tc-gala
The countdown is on! Don’t miss your chance to join us for the 3rd Annual Blue & Gold Gala on Saturday, March 21 at the Plymouth Community Center.
This special evening includes dinner, entertainment, games, and a silent auction, all while supporting Tri County students and programs. It’s a fun night out with friends that also makes a meaningful impact in our school community.
🎟 Tickets are $50 per person
👗 Formal attire requested
👩🏫 Tri County staff attend FREE
Grab your friends, reserve your table, and get your tickets today!
The event runs from 5–10 PM and is for guests 21 and older. You can purchase your tickets at school or you can click on the link and purchase them online https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tc-gala
The Tri County 3rd graders had a Seusstastical Read Across America Week!
They spent the week "Reading Across Nebraska," by trying to read 459 books as a class.
They were star readers and were able to read 508 books! 📚
The juniors had a great day visiting University of Nebraska Lincoln today! They explored both City Campus and East Campus, learned more about college life, enjoyed lunch in a dining hall, and wrapped up the trip with some ice cream at the UNL Dairy Store.
The TC Music Boosters invite you to enjoy a delicious wing dinner while supporting our amazing student musicians!
• Junior High Concert: 6:30 PM
• High School Concert: 7:30 PM
Bring your family, grab some wings, and support TC Music!
• Junior High Concert: 6:30 PM
• High School Concert: 7:30 PM
Bring your family, grab some wings, and support TC Music!
Senior Spotlight!
Come hungry to the Music Concert tomorrow!
✨ A Night You Won’t Want to Miss! 💙💛
The 3rd Annual Blue & Gold Gala is right around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable evening!
Enjoy a delicious plated dinner, entertainment, games, and a silent auction, all while supporting Tri County students and programs. Whether you come with friends, coworkers, or family, it’s a great chance to dress up, have fun, and give back to our school community.
📅 Saturday, March 21
📍 Plymouth Community Center
🎟 Tickets are $50 per person
👗 Formal attire requested
👩🏫 Tri County staff attend FREE
You can send a check to school to purchase tickets or clicking on the link and purchase them online https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tc-gala
The 3rd Annual Blue & Gold Gala is right around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable evening!
Enjoy a delicious plated dinner, entertainment, games, and a silent auction, all while supporting Tri County students and programs. Whether you come with friends, coworkers, or family, it’s a great chance to dress up, have fun, and give back to our school community.
📅 Saturday, March 21
📍 Plymouth Community Center
🎟 Tickets are $50 per person
👗 Formal attire requested
👩🏫 Tri County staff attend FREE
You can send a check to school to purchase tickets or clicking on the link and purchase them online https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tc-gala
Have a great week!
We’re excited for our Second Annual Student Appreciation Week coming up next week! A whole week dedicated to celebrating the incredible students who make our school such a special place!
Congratulations to both our Envirothon teams for qualifying for State! They will compete in Hastings at the end of April!
Tri County Celebrates 3rd Annual Bookmark Design Contest
One of our favorite Read Across America traditions returned again this year with Tri County’s 3rd Annual Bookmark Design Contest. This contest has quickly become a student favorite, and many students look forward to the opportunity to showcase their creativity while celebrating reading.
Students from each grade level submitted original bookmark designs, and winners were selected from four divisions. This year’s winners are:
PK/K: Sadie Kalin
1st/2nd: Kelsey Hurd
3rd/4th: Tie — William Marshall and two-time winner Lane Roberts
5th/6th: Teran Koch
One of the most exciting parts of the contest is seeing the winning designs professionally printed and used as official Tri County library bookmarks. Our students love receiving them when they check out books, making the experience even more special.
Congratulations to this year’s winners and thank you to all of our students who participated!
One of our favorite Read Across America traditions returned again this year with Tri County’s 3rd Annual Bookmark Design Contest. This contest has quickly become a student favorite, and many students look forward to the opportunity to showcase their creativity while celebrating reading.
Students from each grade level submitted original bookmark designs, and winners were selected from four divisions. This year’s winners are:
PK/K: Sadie Kalin
1st/2nd: Kelsey Hurd
3rd/4th: Tie — William Marshall and two-time winner Lane Roberts
5th/6th: Teran Koch
One of the most exciting parts of the contest is seeing the winning designs professionally printed and used as official Tri County library bookmarks. Our students love receiving them when they check out books, making the experience even more special.
Congratulations to this year’s winners and thank you to all of our students who participated!
2026 Kindergarten Roundup
Parent Meeting is Tuesday, April 7th at 5:30 pm
Roundup for students is Friday, April 10th from 8:00 am to 11:15 am
To Register, scan the QR code or go to: https://forms.gle/VZsknFDS6cXwF1zG9
Call the elementary with any questions!
Traveling the U.S. Without Leaving the Classroom!
Tri County’s third graders have been exploring the United States through a fun social studies unit, creative “state plates,” and a nationwide postcard exchange, complete with a few fun surprises in the mail!
With only 7 states left, students are eagerly checking the mailbox each day.
➡️ Read the full story to learn about their cross-country classroom adventure! https://www.tricountyschools.org/article/2747144
Tri County’s third graders have been exploring the United States through a fun social studies unit, creative “state plates,” and a nationwide postcard exchange, complete with a few fun surprises in the mail!
With only 7 states left, students are eagerly checking the mailbox each day.
➡️ Read the full story to learn about their cross-country classroom adventure! https://www.tricountyschools.org/article/2747144
