Step right up! National School Lunch Week (NSLW) is coming October 12–16, 2026, and this year’s Cafeteria Circus theme is putting school lunch center stage.
What Is National School Lunch Week?
Learning is tough work and kids need fuel if they’re going to learn! That’s why a healthy midday meal is crucial to the growing children who go to school. Since 1962, when President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW), this annual observance has promoted the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has both in and out of the classroom. The National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children every school day. Not only does it reduce childhood hunger, but it also supports American agriculture.
What Is National School Lunch Week?
Learning is tough work and kids need fuel if they’re going to learn! That’s why a healthy midday meal is crucial to the growing children who go to school. Since 1962, when President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW), this annual observance has promoted the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has both in and out of the classroom. The National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children every school day. Not only does it reduce childhood hunger, but it also supports American agriculture.
The Lady Penguins won the Gresham tournament today in a 3-0 sweep. Congratulations Lady Penguins on your 6 game win streak too!
Middle School Football has finished their season. Great job to all the players, coaches, refs and families for their hard work, time and effort! Way to go Penguins!!!
Artist of the Week - Dylan Ortiz is a 6th grader in art. Dylan's assignment was to create a small art piece representing a Prehistoric time. Dylan did a great job with his 8 1/2" x 11" pencil drawing. His drawing skills are evident in this piece and his use of shading was well done. This is his first middle school assignment. We are excited to see what Dylan creates next!
Tonight the MS and HS cross country teams traveled to Weyauwega-Fremont for the Warhawk Invitational. Although we had fewer runners than normal, the team showed up and ran strong. Great job everyone! Keep running hard and putting in the work! Thank you for all the fans who came out to support the teams, take pictures, and help load the bus! We appreciate you all! Both teams will travel to Standing Rocks Park in Stevens Point next Thursday, October 15th for the CWC Conference Meet. We would love to see a waddle of Penguins there cheering us on! 🐧🏃♂️🏃♀️
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Part-Time Kitchen Help Wanted
Tri-County Area School District
We are seeking a reliable and energetic Part-Time Kitchen Helper to assist with daily meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for our students.
Great Work-Life Balance: Follows the school calendar (great for parents or anyone seeking school-year employment).
Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team serving our Penguin community.
How to Apply
Online: Visit the school website under Employment to download and complete the employment application.
Email: Send your completed application or inquiries to Jody at jodycongdon@tcpenguin.net.
Tri-County Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Part-Time Kitchen Help Wanted
Tri-County Area School District
We are seeking a reliable and energetic Part-Time Kitchen Helper to assist with daily meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for our students.
Great Work-Life Balance: Follows the school calendar (great for parents or anyone seeking school-year employment).
Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team serving our Penguin community.
How to Apply
Online: Visit the school website under Employment to download and complete the employment application.
Email: Send your completed application or inquiries to Jody at jodycongdon@tcpenguin.net.
Tri-County Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
🐧PENGUIN STAFF SPOTLIGHT! 🐧
Today, we are excited to shine the spotlight on Mrs. Royer, one of our amazing Tri-County staff members! 🌟
Position: Reading & Math Intervention
Years Teaching: 34th year of teaching and 4th year at Tri-County!
Favorite Thing About Being a Penguin:
"My students are incredible. Every day I come to school I am filled with pride in how hard my students work!"
Favorite Food: Jamaican oxtail stew
Favorite Activity: Spending time with her granddaughters
Fun Fact: Mrs. Royer has traveled to 46 states and is adding Alaska and Hawaii to her list this year! 🌎
We are so grateful for the experience, dedication, and positive energy Mrs. Royer brings to our students and school community. Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Royer! 🐧
Help us give Mrs. Royer a big #TCProud shoutout!
#PenguinSpotlight #TCProud #TriCountyProud #TriCountyStaff #SunshineComittee
Today, we are excited to shine the spotlight on Mrs. Royer, one of our amazing Tri-County staff members! 🌟
Position: Reading & Math Intervention
Years Teaching: 34th year of teaching and 4th year at Tri-County!
Favorite Thing About Being a Penguin:
"My students are incredible. Every day I come to school I am filled with pride in how hard my students work!"
Favorite Food: Jamaican oxtail stew
Favorite Activity: Spending time with her granddaughters
Fun Fact: Mrs. Royer has traveled to 46 states and is adding Alaska and Hawaii to her list this year! 🌎
We are so grateful for the experience, dedication, and positive energy Mrs. Royer brings to our students and school community. Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Royer! 🐧
Help us give Mrs. Royer a big #TCProud shoutout!
#PenguinSpotlight #TCProud #TriCountyProud #TriCountyStaff #SunshineComittee
🌟 Happy National School Board Week! 🌟
Our Tri-County Penguin family wants to send a huge THANK YOU to our dedicated School Board members!
Behind every great school district is a team of leaders who give countless hours to support our students, staff, and community. We deeply appreciate your time, hard work, and unwavering commitment to making Tri-County a fantastic place to learn and grow!
Help us celebrate our board members this week! Drop a 🐧 or a message of thanks in the comments below! 👇
2026/2027 School Board Members:
Zac Beggs
Cindy Baumgartner- President
Jim Cesar
Jim Knutson
Wayne Cummings-Treasurer
Sean Timm
Mark Bacon-School Board Clerk
Dakotah Smiley
Birdie Stainbrook
Our Tri-County Penguin family wants to send a huge THANK YOU to our dedicated School Board members!
Behind every great school district is a team of leaders who give countless hours to support our students, staff, and community. We deeply appreciate your time, hard work, and unwavering commitment to making Tri-County a fantastic place to learn and grow!
Help us celebrate our board members this week! Drop a 🐧 or a message of thanks in the comments below! 👇
2026/2027 School Board Members:
Zac Beggs
Cindy Baumgartner- President
Jim Cesar
Jim Knutson
Wayne Cummings-Treasurer
Sean Timm
Mark Bacon-School Board Clerk
Dakotah Smiley
Birdie Stainbrook
Happy National Coaches Day!
Today, the Sunshine Committee wants to take a moment to recognize and celebrate all of our amazing coaches!
Thank you for the time, dedication, encouragement, and countless hours you give to our students and athletes. You teach so much more than the game. You teach teamwork, perseverance, confidence, leadership, and what it means to be part of a team.
Your impact reaches far beyond the scoreboard, and we appreciate everything you do!
Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. We hope you have a fantastic National Coaches Day!
— TC Sunshine Committee 💛
TC Junior Post Prom Committee Raffle
Tonight the MS and HS cross country teams traveled to Marion for an invitational meet. Marion added the hill back into the course, so it was more challenging than most courses have been this season. Taylor Dahl attacked the hill, and didn't look back. Nice work Taylor! Everyone ran hard, and continues to persevere through some personal adversities. Keep working hard Penguins! You are strong! Jaxten Selke celebrated his birthday by setting a new PR (Personal Record) by 51.2 seconds with a time of 26 minutes 12.9 seconds! Way to go Jaxten! Thank you so much to all our fans who traveled to cheer on us on. We greatly appreciate you all! Both teams will travel to Weyauwega-Fremont High School this Thursday, October 8th.
TC Pride and Friday HoCo Fun!
Our court members and class floats looked great in the parade!
Congrats to the Seniors who beat the Juniors in Ironman Volleyball. They then went on to defeat our staff, for the second year in a row. It was an intense match!
Seniors are the Powder Puff Champions! Great job to all the ladies who participated. The Freshman gave it a good fight, but the mighty seniors took over for the win!
6th, 7th, and 8th grade event for Waushara Co. students
Fall Bash at Flyte's Fieldstones
Wednesday, Oct. 7th from 2 pm-6 pm
Bussing provided to the event, Parents must pick up student promptly at 6 pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSey2RsaPFr6UgakxWZXyRzKeyEebeD4dpuKTIAQzhVPOFBvLw/viewform
Recommended last day to register, TODAY Oct. 5th!
No registrations will be accepted on Wednesday, Oct. 7th for planning and bussing purposes
Fall Bash at Flyte's Fieldstones
Wednesday, Oct. 7th from 2 pm-6 pm
Bussing provided to the event, Parents must pick up student promptly at 6 pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSey2RsaPFr6UgakxWZXyRzKeyEebeD4dpuKTIAQzhVPOFBvLw/viewform
Recommended last day to register, TODAY Oct. 5th!
No registrations will be accepted on Wednesday, Oct. 7th for planning and bussing purposes
Artist of the Week - Maria Landeros is a senior in art. Maria has been an art room star since the day she walked in the door. Maria has won many awards over the years here at TC for her art. She has excelled in both 2D and 3D art forms. Outside of being a student, Maria has her own business where she sells some of her artistic creations. The featured piece this week is Maria's senior tile. This piece measures 4' x 2' and will stay at school. It is an excellent example of her ability and effort. Stunning, just like Maria. She will be very missed next year, but we are so proud of all she has accomplished.
The MS and HS cross country teams traveled to Waupaca High School tonight. Although the night was full of unexpected trials, the team persevered. Both teams will travel to Marion on Monday, October 5th. Keep working hard Penguins!
Ironman Volleyball was played today and yesterday. Seniors won over the Sophomores and Juniors won over the Freshman. Tomorrow the Seniors will play the Juniors. The winning class will play the staff to decide the grand champions.
Due to the Homecoming Parade lining up in the South Playground tomorrow 10/2, Families will need to wait until 2:50 to pull into the family pick up line. Please be patient as we get all the students back inside from the parade and then out to you at pick up time!
