We have a new mural hanging up at TC. A BIG thank you and shout out to the students who made this project come to life! Carlee Bartsch, Zoey Baughman, Reyna Calderon, Faith Joseph, Maria Landeros, Kassie Wagenknecht, and Izabella Zurfluh.
🌟 TC Staff Spotlight: Ms. Woyak! 🌟
This week, the Sunshine Committee is excited to shine the spotlight on Ms. Woyak!
Ms. Woyak is our HS English teacher, MSTC Dual Credit Instructor, and 6-12 Cross Country Coach. She has been teaching for 12 years, including 11 years here at Tri-County!
Here are a few fun facts about Ms. Woyak: Her favorite activity is running, and she has completed two half marathons—one virtually and one in person in Madison, WI!
Her favorite food is Mexican, and she says La Konga has the best food around!
Her favorite part about being a Penguin is having the opportunity to give back to Tri-County and Plainfield, the community where she grew up.
We are so thankful for Ms. Woyak and the passion, dedication, and hometown pride she brings to Tri-County! Thank you for being an important part of what makes our Penguin family so special!
Help us show Ms. Woyak some love in the comments! 🐧
#TCProud #TCStaffSpotlight #PenguinPride
This week, the Sunshine Committee is excited to shine the spotlight on Ms. Woyak!
Ms. Woyak is our HS English teacher, MSTC Dual Credit Instructor, and 6-12 Cross Country Coach. She has been teaching for 12 years, including 11 years here at Tri-County!
Here are a few fun facts about Ms. Woyak: Her favorite activity is running, and she has completed two half marathons—one virtually and one in person in Madison, WI!
Her favorite food is Mexican, and she says La Konga has the best food around!
Her favorite part about being a Penguin is having the opportunity to give back to Tri-County and Plainfield, the community where she grew up.
We are so thankful for Ms. Woyak and the passion, dedication, and hometown pride she brings to Tri-County! Thank you for being an important part of what makes our Penguin family so special!
Help us show Ms. Woyak some love in the comments! 🐧
#TCProud #TCStaffSpotlight #PenguinPride
☀️ Happy National School Psychology Week! ☀️
This week, the Sunshine Committee is shining an extra-bright spotlight on someone who makes a world of difference in our building every single day: Mrs. Gransee!
For the past 4 years, Mrs. Gransee has served our school with incredible heart, dedication, and expertise. Wearing two very important hats as our School Psychologist and Special Education Director, she works tirelessly to support our students' mental health, advocate for their learning needs, and guide our families and staff with patience and care.
Whether she’s helping a student navigate a tough day, leading our special education team, or bringing steady support to our school community, Mrs. Gransee’s impact is felt everywhere. 💛
Thank you, Mrs. Gransee, for everything you do! We are so lucky to have you on our team!
Please help us celebrate Mrs. Gransee this week! Drop a comment, a note of thanks, or a 💛 below to show her some love! 👇
#NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek #SchoolPsychologist #SpecialEducation #SunshineCommittee #AppreciationPost #SchoolFamily
This week, the Sunshine Committee is shining an extra-bright spotlight on someone who makes a world of difference in our building every single day: Mrs. Gransee!
For the past 4 years, Mrs. Gransee has served our school with incredible heart, dedication, and expertise. Wearing two very important hats as our School Psychologist and Special Education Director, she works tirelessly to support our students' mental health, advocate for their learning needs, and guide our families and staff with patience and care.
Whether she’s helping a student navigate a tough day, leading our special education team, or bringing steady support to our school community, Mrs. Gransee’s impact is felt everywhere. 💛
Thank you, Mrs. Gransee, for everything you do! We are so lucky to have you on our team!
Please help us celebrate Mrs. Gransee this week! Drop a comment, a note of thanks, or a 💛 below to show her some love! 👇
#NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek #SchoolPsychologist #SpecialEducation #SunshineCommittee #AppreciationPost #SchoolFamily
Breakfast & Lunch Menu for November 9th-13th
Quarter 1 Honor Roll
Artist of the Week - Josie Schaut is a 6th grade student in art. Josie has done an amazing job on every art assignment given to her. This is her clay project. It measures 5 1/2" long by 4 1/2" wide. The shell comes off, making it an adorable turtle container. Josie chose nice colors to glaze her turtle and her craftsmanship is outstanding. Her ceramic piece will be saved for our annual art show in May.
Mrs. Helmrick’s STEAM course, Mr. Semrow’s Tech Ed students, and Pre-Engineering SPASH students recently attended an Engineering Tomorrow Event at Mid-State Technical College’s AMETA Center. Students learned about various engineering careers involved in product packaging.
Following the presentation, students put their engineering skills to the test with a hands-on design challenge! Working with a limited amount of supplies, teams were tasked with creating a package that could safely ship a single Pringles chip without breaking.
The challenge was to design the lightest package possible while keeping the chip intact!
A huge congratulations to Hailey Jelinski and Arianna Talbot, who took 1st Place out of 16 teams!
🐧TC SPOTLIGHT: SHAWN KEMNETZ! 🐧
The TC Sunshine Committee is excited to shine this week's spotlight on Mr. Kemnetz, our 2nd Grade Teacher!
This is his 5th year as a Penguin, and when asked about his favorite thing about being part of TC, he shared:
"Seeing and believing that every challenge is an opportunity to grow and become a better Penguin in the waddle."
A few fun facts about Mr. Kemnetz:
🥩 Favorite Food: Ribeye Steak!
🏁 Favorite Activities: Racing Stock Cars, bowling, and skiing!
🔢 Fun Fact: Convincing every student that #24 is the best number is a lot easier than you think!
We love having Mr. Kemnetz as part of our TC family! Thank you for the positive impact you make on our youngest Penguins and for being a part of our waddle!
Help us show Mr. Kemnetz some Penguin appreciation! 🐧
#TCSpotlight #TCProud #PenguinPride #SunshineCommittee
The TC Sunshine Committee is excited to shine this week's spotlight on Mr. Kemnetz, our 2nd Grade Teacher!
This is his 5th year as a Penguin, and when asked about his favorite thing about being part of TC, he shared:
"Seeing and believing that every challenge is an opportunity to grow and become a better Penguin in the waddle."
A few fun facts about Mr. Kemnetz:
🥩 Favorite Food: Ribeye Steak!
🏁 Favorite Activities: Racing Stock Cars, bowling, and skiing!
🔢 Fun Fact: Convincing every student that #24 is the best number is a lot easier than you think!
We love having Mr. Kemnetz as part of our TC family! Thank you for the positive impact you make on our youngest Penguins and for being a part of our waddle!
Help us show Mr. Kemnetz some Penguin appreciation! 🐧
#TCSpotlight #TCProud #PenguinPride #SunshineCommittee
💻 Better Late Than Never: IT Team Spotlight! 💻
We might have missed National IT Professionals Day on September 16th because our Sunshine Committee started a little late this year, but we refuse to let the year go by without celebrating the best IT team around!
Whether it's making sure all our equipment works seamlessly or saving the day when tech acts up, these experts keep TC running like a well-oiled machine.
Thank you for everything you do to keep us connected! Show our IT team some love and drop a high-five in the comments! 👇
#ITSupport #TCFamily #BelatedShoutout #TechWizards
We might have missed National IT Professionals Day on September 16th because our Sunshine Committee started a little late this year, but we refuse to let the year go by without celebrating the best IT team around!
Whether it's making sure all our equipment works seamlessly or saving the day when tech acts up, these experts keep TC running like a well-oiled machine.
Thank you for everything you do to keep us connected! Show our IT team some love and drop a high-five in the comments! 👇
#ITSupport #TCFamily #BelatedShoutout #TechWizards
This Week's Breakfast/Lunch Menu
Happy Halloween from some of our most creative Penguins!
We celebrated Halloween at ExCEL play group today! The kids were VERY busy playing, but did a great job of cleaning up and listening to our story, "Pout Pout Fish Halloween Faces." They each got their own copy, along with some Halloween finger puppets. Everyone made their own mask and decorated a rice cake with orange frosting and chocolate chips. It was a spooooky good time! Our next play group is coming up quickly on November 20th. The fun starts at 9 a.m. and wraps up by 10:30 a.m.
Artist of the Week - Tara Kranz is a 7th grade student in art. Tara's assignment was to create an etching of an animal and add symbols that represented her. Her design and use of the scratch art tools are both very well done. Her piece measures 8 1/2" x 11". Tara is an extremely creative and talented student. Tara is also a member of our Art Club and loves to create her own pieces, puppets, etc. It is always fun to see what she will dream up next!
4K-5th Grade Students: Remember to bring your costumes tomorrow 10/30!
Our 6th–12th grade students volunteered their afternoons to clean up residences, businesses, and parks throughout Hancock and Plainfield. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication to making a positive impact in our communities!
A huge thank-you to all of our students and staff for their amazing efforts. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the following businesses, organizations, and community partners for their generous support:
Lowe’s – Plover
Fleet Farm – Waupaca
Thrivent – Chuck & Cindy Johnson
Bacon Construction
Hancock Park Restoration Committee
TC Custodial & Food Service Staff
Northern Express Bus Drivers
Village of Hancock & Village of Plainfield Maintenance Departments
Thank you for helping make our annual Day of Caring a success! We are grateful to be part of such a supportive community that comes together to make a difference.
A huge thank-you to all of our students and staff for their amazing efforts. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the following businesses, organizations, and community partners for their generous support:
Lowe’s – Plover
Fleet Farm – Waupaca
Thrivent – Chuck & Cindy Johnson
Bacon Construction
Hancock Park Restoration Committee
TC Custodial & Food Service Staff
Northern Express Bus Drivers
Village of Hancock & Village of Plainfield Maintenance Departments
Thank you for helping make our annual Day of Caring a success! We are grateful to be part of such a supportive community that comes together to make a difference.
TC Staff Spotlight!
Today, the Sunshine Committee is thrilled to highlight Mrs. Blakey, one of our wonderful 4th Grade Teachers! 🐧
Mrs. Blakey brings 10 years of teaching experience to our district and is excited to be celebrating her very first year as a TC Penguin! Get to know a little more about her through some of her favorite things and fun facts:
🌮 Favorite Food: Fajitas
🎨 Favorite Activity: Crafting
🐧 Favorite Thing About Being a Penguin: Being a part of a community.
🛍️ Fun Fact: She sells her crafts in a couple of different stores and coffee shops!
Thank you, Mrs. Blakey, for joining our school family and bringing so much creativity and experience to our 4th graders!
#TCProud #TCStaffSpotlight #TriCounty #PenguinPride
Today, the Sunshine Committee is thrilled to highlight Mrs. Blakey, one of our wonderful 4th Grade Teachers! 🐧
Mrs. Blakey brings 10 years of teaching experience to our district and is excited to be celebrating her very first year as a TC Penguin! Get to know a little more about her through some of her favorite things and fun facts:
🌮 Favorite Food: Fajitas
🎨 Favorite Activity: Crafting
🐧 Favorite Thing About Being a Penguin: Being a part of a community.
🛍️ Fun Fact: She sells her crafts in a couple of different stores and coffee shops!
Thank you, Mrs. Blakey, for joining our school family and bringing so much creativity and experience to our 4th graders!
#TCProud #TCStaffSpotlight #TriCounty #PenguinPride
📢 Important Reminder: Lunch Badges Required at Breakfast & Lunch! 🐧
Tri-County Families,
This school year, every student has received a school ID badge and lanyard with their unique lunch code barcode. Students are expected to bring and use their ID badges at both breakfast and lunch each day.
✅ Why are we using barcode scanners?
Using barcode scanners helps ensure accurate meal counting and eliminates errors that can occur when students punch in numbers, such as missed punches or incorrect numbers being entered.
Our Food Service Department relies on state reimbursements for the meals we serve, making accurate meal counting essential to ensuring we receive the proper reimbursement for student meals. Barcode scanning helps us maintain accurate records and keeps our meal service running smoothly and efficiently.
🐧 What if my student forgets their badge?
No worries! Students will still be able to eat. The cashier has a binder containing all student barcodes available for those occasions when a badge is forgotten.
🐧 What if my student loses their badge?
Replacement badges can be purchased at cost from Mrs. Schwartzman in the Elementary Office.
How can families help?
Please remind your student to:
🐧Bring their ID badge to breakfast and lunch every day.
🐧Keep their badge and lanyard in a safe place.
🐧Take responsibility for their school-issued ID.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and support as we make these changes to help ensure accurate meal counts and smooth, efficient service for all our Tri-County Penguins! 🐧❤️🖤🤍
Tri-County Families,
This school year, every student has received a school ID badge and lanyard with their unique lunch code barcode. Students are expected to bring and use their ID badges at both breakfast and lunch each day.
✅ Why are we using barcode scanners?
Using barcode scanners helps ensure accurate meal counting and eliminates errors that can occur when students punch in numbers, such as missed punches or incorrect numbers being entered.
Our Food Service Department relies on state reimbursements for the meals we serve, making accurate meal counting essential to ensuring we receive the proper reimbursement for student meals. Barcode scanning helps us maintain accurate records and keeps our meal service running smoothly and efficiently.
🐧 What if my student forgets their badge?
No worries! Students will still be able to eat. The cashier has a binder containing all student barcodes available for those occasions when a badge is forgotten.
🐧 What if my student loses their badge?
Replacement badges can be purchased at cost from Mrs. Schwartzman in the Elementary Office.
How can families help?
Please remind your student to:
🐧Bring their ID badge to breakfast and lunch every day.
🐧Keep their badge and lanyard in a safe place.
🐧Take responsibility for their school-issued ID.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and support as we make these changes to help ensure accurate meal counts and smooth, efficient service for all our Tri-County Penguins! 🐧❤️🖤🤍
Local Veterans: Please join us on Wednesday, November 11th!
Today the HS cross country team competed at the Sectional Meet held at Wyona Park in Wyocena. The meet was hosted by Pardeeville. Everyone ran well, and the weather was gorgeous! Angelina Smith set a season PR (personal record) of 27 minutes 47.8 seconds. Jaxten Selke set a new overall PR by 1 minute 26 minute. His new PR is 24 minutes 46.9 seconds. Awesome work everyone! It was a great season, and Coach Woyak is proud of each and every one of you! Thank you to our fans who came out to support the team today! We greatly appreciate it! Good luck to all the teams and individuals from other schools who qualified for State next Saturday! Congratulations!
Tonight for practice the cross country team were contestants on the Amazing Race. They were given different clues to local businesses, and had to complete challenges together. The MS and HS team worked together as a team, and focused on good communication, encouragement, motivation, etc. Thank you to the following local businesses for participating by handing out the challenges and clues to the next stop on the Tri-County Cross Country Amazing Race: Starks and Luce Parlour and Bakehouse, Plainfield Public Library, Lily Pad Floral and Gifts, and Roberts Physical Therapy. Coach Woyak and the cross country team greatly appreciate your help with this! Thank you for adding some more fun to practice! The start and end location was Coach Woyak’s classroom with a detour to Veterans Park as the second to last stop.
The HS cross country team will travel to Wyona Park in Wyocena, WI, this Saturday, October 24th, to run in the Sectional meet (Sectional 6) hosted by Pardeeville. Good luck Penguins! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🐧
See the comment for the team cheer.