We’re excited to introduce Penguin PACT - Parents & Community Together!
We’re exploring the idea of creating a new group that brings together Tri-County parents, staff, and community members to help support our students and strengthen the connection between our school and community.
Penguin PACT would focus on creating more opportunities for students, supporting school programs and families, and helping make sure every Tri-County student feels supported, valued, and connected.
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re interested in being actively involved, helping out occasionally, or simply supporting the group through donations or other resources, we want to know how our Tri-County community is interested in participating.
Please take a few minutes to complete our Penguin PACT Interest Survey and help us shape what this group could look like!
Questions? Feel free to reach out to Theresa Glodoski, Jamie Helmrick, or Dakotah Smiley.
Penguin PACT Interest Survey
Congratulations to the High school soccer team for their win over Pacelli last night!!
TC is hiring a High School Head Football Coach immediately. For applications please go to the TC website.
Tonight the MS and HS cross country teams traveled to the Symco Thresheree Grounds for the Manawa Invite. Even though we were missing some runners, everyone ran hard and looked strong! Keep up the great work Penguins! The next HS meet will be the Smiley Invite at Wausau East High School on September 19th. The next MS and HS meets after that will both be at Camp Lucerne on September 21st and 22nd, respectively! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
ATTENTION PENGUIN NATION:
Tonights football game will begin at 6:30 PM due to weather concerns.
Thank you,
Jody and Jessica
Co-Athletic Directors
Tonights football game will begin at 6:30 PM due to weather concerns.
Thank you,
Jody and Jessica
Co-Athletic Directors
Mums For Sale By the Junior Post Prom Committee
Welcome back to a new school year! Waushara County Health Department will be offering the 2026-27 influenza vaccine, free, at your school this fall. The Center for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that all children 6 months and older receive an annual influenza vaccination. This program is voluntary and provided at no cost to you.
All students ages 3 and up are eligible to receive the influenza vaccine during the school day, without a parent being present, if you complete the online consent form and believe your child will be cooperative.
· Influenza vaccinations will be given to students on October 27th, 2026.
· If you sign your child up for the influenza vaccination, and they receive it elsewhere prior to the scheduled dates listed above, please email nurse@tcpenguin.net so that we can remove them from the list.
Your signature on the online consent form allows the health department permission to give the flu vaccine to your child. Children less than 9 years of age, who have not received two or more doses of seasonal vaccine, will receive two doses of influenza vaccine, spaced at least 4 weeks apart. Your consent authorizes both doses.
Please contact School Nurse Sarah Castleberg with any questions about this program. Wishing you a wonderful school year!! Take care and be well! 😊
All students ages 3 and up are eligible to receive the influenza vaccine during the school day, without a parent being present, if you complete the online consent form and believe your child will be cooperative.
· Influenza vaccinations will be given to students on October 27th, 2026.
· If you sign your child up for the influenza vaccination, and they receive it elsewhere prior to the scheduled dates listed above, please email nurse@tcpenguin.net so that we can remove them from the list.
Your signature on the online consent form allows the health department permission to give the flu vaccine to your child. Children less than 9 years of age, who have not received two or more doses of seasonal vaccine, will receive two doses of influenza vaccine, spaced at least 4 weeks apart. Your consent authorizes both doses.
Please contact School Nurse Sarah Castleberg with any questions about this program. Wishing you a wonderful school year!! Take care and be well! 😊
🍽️ Same Lunch Line, Two Different Trays 🍽️
Parents, take a look at these two trays. They came through the same lunch line, on the same day—and BOTH are reimbursable school meals!
Tray #1: Tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese sauce, fresh Pico de Gallo, rice, refried beans, fruit, & milk.
Tray #2: Tortilla chips, nacho cheese, fruit, and milk.
So how can both be complete reimbursable meals?
👉 STUDENT CHOICE!
Under Offer vs Serve, students don't have to take every food component offered. To make a lunch reimbursable, a student must select at least 3 of the 5 meal components offered, including at least a ½ cup of fruit and/or vegetables.
The 5 meal components are:
🥩 Meat/Meat Alternate
🍞 Grain
🍎 Fruit
🥦 Vegetable
🥛 Milk
So when your student comes home and says:
“That’s all they gave me for lunch today…”
There might be a little more to the story.
Our Food Services team offers a variety of nutritious foods every day—including a variety of fruits and vegetables on our Garden & Salad Bars, with many sourced locally when available and in season.
But ultimately, students get to decide what goes on their tray.
We offer the choices - They build the tray🍽️🐧
Parents, take a look at these two trays. They came through the same lunch line, on the same day—and BOTH are reimbursable school meals!
Tray #1: Tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese sauce, fresh Pico de Gallo, rice, refried beans, fruit, & milk.
Tray #2: Tortilla chips, nacho cheese, fruit, and milk.
So how can both be complete reimbursable meals?
👉 STUDENT CHOICE!
Under Offer vs Serve, students don't have to take every food component offered. To make a lunch reimbursable, a student must select at least 3 of the 5 meal components offered, including at least a ½ cup of fruit and/or vegetables.
The 5 meal components are:
🥩 Meat/Meat Alternate
🍞 Grain
🍎 Fruit
🥦 Vegetable
🥛 Milk
So when your student comes home and says:
“That’s all they gave me for lunch today…”
There might be a little more to the story.
Our Food Services team offers a variety of nutritious foods every day—including a variety of fruits and vegetables on our Garden & Salad Bars, with many sourced locally when available and in season.
But ultimately, students get to decide what goes on their tray.
We offer the choices - They build the tray🍽️🐧
Tonight the MS and HS cross country teams traveled to the Iola Winter Sports Complex for the Iola-Scandinavia Invite. Taylor Dahl, Sydney Peck, and Emily Bohn all ran hard and finished strong despite the heat! Great job Penguins! Callie Bacon and Angelina Smith were cheering on their teammates this evening, but should be back on the course soon! Thank you to all the parents and families who came out to support the team! We greatly appreciate it! The teams will travel to the Symco Thresheree Grounds for the Manawa Invite next Tuesday, September 8th. Keep working hard Penguins! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Looking for a fun way to celebrate a student or staff birthday? How about a singing birthday gram?!
TC is Hiring a Full- Time Night Custodian!
Cross country apparel is still available! The store closes this Wednesday, September 2, 2026 @ 11:59 P.M. Please note there are different color and logo options for certain items. Our MADA representative and TC Alum Brandon Peckham can answer any questions you may have. He will deliver the items to school when they arrive. Just select “Pick up with coach”. If you have out of town family and friends, there is a shipping option for them. Thanks!
https://tri-county-cross-country-team-store-2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Morning Drop Off information! We can't wait to see you back at school for our first day, Tuesday, September 1st!
Tonight the MS and HS cross country teams traveled to Standing Rocks Park for the Amherst Invite. Although the races didn't go as planned, there were a lot of learning opportunities for the team. They'll continue to grow as runners with each and every practice and meet. Thank you to all the families who came to support the team, take pictures, and help load the bus! We greatly appreciate your support! The teams will travel to the Iola Winter Sports Complex for the Iola-Scandinavia Meet on Monday, August 31st. Go Penguins! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Our TC Staff ended their week of inservice with a scavenger hunt, exploring our school, Plainfield, and Hancock while completing challenges, snapping photos and showing off their creativity and competitive spirit!
A special thank you to Dawn and her staff at Starks & Luce's for being the perfect ending spot - and for treating our staff to a much deserved treat! It was the perfect way to wrap up a busy week and enjoy some laughs together before welcoming our Penguins back.
A special thank you to Dawn and her staff at Starks & Luce's for being the perfect ending spot - and for treating our staff to a much deserved treat! It was the perfect way to wrap up a busy week and enjoy some laughs together before welcoming our Penguins back.
Congratulations to our HS Soccer team on their 5-1 win over Wautoma last night!
Noe Rodrigues and Dylan Castillo scored in the first half and Leo Samayoa, Ashton Lehoullier and Frank Banda scored in the second half. Way to go TC Soccer!!
Noe Rodrigues and Dylan Castillo scored in the first half and Leo Samayoa, Ashton Lehoullier and Frank Banda scored in the second half. Way to go TC Soccer!!
Here are some Important dates for TC Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year! We can't wait to see ALL students EC-12th grade at Open House next week, Wednesday Aug. 26th from 4:30-6:30!
Noble Community Clinics Mobile Dental Services
4K-12th grade dismissal changes for the 2026-2027 school year. View the video walkthrough link here!
🖍️ You're Invited: Chalk the Walk! 🖍️
Join us in leaving inspirational messages and colorful drawings on the sidewalks for students to see on their first day back. All supplies are provided—just bring your enthusiasm!
⏰ When:
Sat, Aug 29 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Sun, Aug 30 | 10:00 AM – NOON
Mon, Aug 31 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Tri-County School District (409 S West St, Plainfield, WI)
Come when you can and help make their first day extra special! 🖍️🌟
Join us in leaving inspirational messages and colorful drawings on the sidewalks for students to see on their first day back. All supplies are provided—just bring your enthusiasm!
⏰ When:
Sat, Aug 29 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Sun, Aug 30 | 10:00 AM – NOON
Mon, Aug 31 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Tri-County School District (409 S West St, Plainfield, WI)
Come when you can and help make their first day extra special! 🖍️🌟
