JH boys took on Milford tonight in all three levels. 5/6 lost 26-16. 7th grade lost 29-10. Leading scorers were Stephon Simmons and Jesse with 4 points each. Brynner Dietz had 2 points.8th grade won 31-15. Leading scorers were Miguel Amador with 13, Roberto Pozos with 10. Rafael Campos and Bryce Rock each had 4 points.
Some of our 4th/5th and JH students participated in the 2023-2024 Junior American Citizens(JAC) Contests.The entries had been judged and we got the results from the state level.
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Poster entry
4th grade Kaliya Melendez 1st place in state
5th grade Luella Condon 2nd place in state
6th grade Kazlyn Melendez 1st place in state
7th grade Wesley Eisenach 1st place in state
8th grade Kayla Morgan 1st place in state
Digital entry
8th grade Aric Templar 1st place in state
The first place winner's entries were sent to the Central division ( 8 states involved ) and maybe even on to National level.
Tri-Point JH Volleyball had their first home match against Donovan tonight. It was the first match of the season for the 5th and 6th grade team. Unfortunately, losing in two sets, 10–25 and 17–25. The 7th grade team won in 2 sets tonight. 25–14 and 25–22. Ella Thorndyke had 8 aces and 1 kill, Josie Harris had 4 aces, Addy Honeycutt and Tessa Porth had 3 aces each. The 8th grade team lost in two sets, 19–25 and 16–25. Ella Thorndyke had 3 aces and 1 kill, Khloe Miller-Durby had 2 aces and 1 dig, Brooklyn Hunt had 1 ace and 1 kill, Madelyn Yohnka had 1 ace and 1 kill and Josie Harris had 1 assist.
JH boys took on Iroquois West tonight. 5/6th won 24-17. Leading scorers were Stephon Simmons with 9, Connor Burton with 6. 7th grade lost 46-5. Tyler Martinez and Jesse Small led with 2 points each. 8th grade lost 46-40. Leading scorers were Roberto Pozos with 13, Rafael Campos with 12 and Miguel Amador with 10. They play their final regular season game against Milford tomorrow night.
Please contact if your student is in 4th - 8th Grade and are interested in a great opportunity!!
Please Email Mr. Saffer at:
saffers@tripointschools.org
Father/Daughter Dance
Pontiac Rec Center!!
Prek-8th Grade
JH Honor Roll :
Please click on image to see list of names
7th Grade Regional Bracket:
Saturday, January 20th
play at 11:15 on Saturday.
The bus pickups are 9:40 at Piper and 10:00 at Cullom.
JH Reminder:
Boys Basketball is rescheduled for Today, January 17 beginning at 4:30 in Onarga.
Volleyball is rescheduled for Friday, January 19 beginning at 4:30 in Piper City
Junior High:
Volleyball and Basketball are cancelled tomorrow, January 16th .
Basketball is rescheduled for Wednesday, January 17 beginning at 4:30 in Onarga.
Volleyball is rescheduled for Friday, January 19 beginning at 4:30 in Piper City
There is no JH boys basketball today
No volleyball practice today. We will be in touch in the next couple days about next week. Stay safe.
Due to some very adverse road conditions and out of an abundance of safety for our students and staff, Tri-Point will have an e-learning day. Stay safe and have a great weekend.
*Please see the work that was sent home with students.
*There is NO boys and girls club
JH boys basketball took on GCMS tonight. 7th grade lost 48-12. Leading scorers were Jesse Small and Theo Angus with 4 points each. AJ Fernandez and Connor Burton had 2 each.
8th grade lost 40-28. Miguel Amador was leading scorer with 11. Bryce Rock had 9. Rafael Campos had 6.
Tri Point Chargers fell short tonight against Odell in the seventh grade match. Losing in two sets with a score of 25 to 18 for both. Sophia Billerbeck had 2 aces and 1 kill. Addisyn Honeycutt had one ace and one kill. Josie Harris also had one ace.
Tri-Point’s 8th grade team got their first win tonight against Odell’s Rams. Winning in 2 sets: 25-22 and 25-20. Khloe Miller-Durby had 1 ace and 4 kills. Ella Thorndyke had 6 aces and 1 kill. Josie Harris had 2 aces and 3 assists and Addisyn Honeytcutt had 4 aces. The Chargers will have their first home match on Tuesday facing Iroquois West.
Reminder:
Report Cards will be sent home today with students
Reminder :
Tonight is 8th grade night for Boys Basketball and Cheer vs GCMS.
First Game is at 5:30
**8th Grade parents please be at the JH by 6:00. Family will meet in the west hallway outside the gym after the 7th grade game.
Thank you!!!
Cheer Camp
FORMS DUE FRIDAY
Prek, 4th and 5th Grades :
We would like to welcome everyone to our 2024 Cheer Camp!..
*The grade levels this year participating will be Pre-K – 5th Grade...
*We will have one practice week of performances that all children will participate in.
*The students will only be performing at one game; grade levels and dates are listed below.
*Practice days will be right after school until 5:30 PM.
*Students will be able to ride the bus to Cullom with written permission provided to school offices.
*Parents/guardians WILL NEED to pick the student up from practice and game day. (no transportation provided)
*The campers will get snacks and a drink at practice and on game day.
*If your child has an allergy and/or there is something they cannot have, please contact Coach
Amber.
*The students will receive a shirt that will be worn on performance day ONLY.
*Campers will need to wear black shorts/leggings and gym shoes. (bottoms and
shoes are not provided)
* The student must be at the High School on performance day by 5:00 PM.
*They will sit with their classmates until their performance at half
time.
*All cheer campers are able to depart after their performance.
*Please pick your child up in the designated classroom outside the gym. (Charger room)
*Cheer Camp will have a fee of $20.00
*If paying with check please make it out to Tri-Point School, with cheer camp in the
memo.
*Parents or guardians will receive only two passes into the performance for game day.
January 25th 2024: practice after school until 5:30 ( preschool- 1st grade only)
January 26th 2024: preschool- 1st grade, game performance day
January 29th 2024: practice at high school, after school until 5:30pm (2nd-5th grade only)
January 30th 2024: 2nd- 5th grade, game performance day
Questions: Please Call the Elementary School @ 815-253-6299
***Please have attached paper and fee turned back in no later than Friday January 12th 2024. If the attached form is not turned back in by the 12th, your student will be eligible to participate, but will not be guaranteed a performance T-shirt worn during game day.
Tri-Point JH Volleyball started the season with a back and forth battle against Prairie Central and ended in a loss. 7th and 8th grade games both pushed PC to 3 sets. Ella Thorndike led the 7th grade team with 10 aces and 1 kill and Addisyn Honeycutt, adding 6 aces and 1 kill Josie Harris and Tessa Porth both had 2 aces each. Tessa also had one kill. Maddie Yohnka led the 8th grade team having 3 aces, 1 kill and 1 assist. Khloe Miller-Durby had 3 kills and Myah Mettille 2 kills and 2 assists.
Updated
ATTENTION:
Tonight the Junior High volleyball game will be played at 5:00 (instead of 5:30) at the request of PC (impending weather).
Bus Times :
Cullom - 3:30
Piper City- 3:50
