Tri-Point Upper Elementary/Jr. High

Reminder: As summer gets started please remember... * All students entering 6th grade are due for dental exams and shots for their up coming school year. *ALL students wanting to play sports for the upcoming school year, will need new sports physicals.

Poppy Poster state winners! Congratulations to the talented artists who won state awards at their grade level for the 2024 Poppy Poster Contest. The contest was sponsored by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary. The awards presentation will be held at the Bank of Springfield Convention Center on July 13th. 4th grade level - 2nd place Carlow Miller 5thgrade level – 2nd place Hadley Meister 6th grade level -1st place Brooklyn McCauley 7th grade level – 3rd Sophie Billerbeck 9th grade level – 3rd Madison Amell 11th grade level – 2nd Lainey Bertrand 12th grade level – 2nd Addison Rock

Upper Elementary/Junior High: Students enjoyed the end of year celebration today with inflatables , Laser Opps and ice cream truck . The Upper Elementary and Junior High Staff would like to wish all our students and families a happy and safe summer break . We look forward to seeing everyone in August !! Staff

The 6th graders had a great day on Monday at Kempton Speedway racing the R/C cars they built in science class. They worked really hard for many weeks - completely re-building the cars with new lower chassis and designing and painting the new bodies, and they finally got to drive them. Third graders came to share in the excitement, too! The students found sponsorship from local businesses and worked to include their logos in the designs. They also learned engineering, physics, problem solving, following detailed instructions, and teamwork. The students will have a race night next Friday, May 31st at 6:30 for parents and sponsors. Thanks to Tony Rogers and the team at Kempton Speedway, and to all our sponsors: Ludlow Co-op, D-Construction, Haren Farms, Pontiac Recycling, Alliance Grain, Cabery Fertilizer, Ashley Smith - Scentsy, Juana Guzman, & Kristina Schroth.

Congratulations to the upper elementary/ junior high staff on their seventh year in a row victory; in the staff vs 8th grade annual volleyball game !

Several of our students won state, north central division, and national awards in the NSDAR Junior American Citizens Art and Creative Expression Contests, sponsored locally by the Governor Thomas Ford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. This year’s theme was “Sparkling in the Stars with the 50th Anniversary of the NASA Space Shuttle Program.” These posters and digital arts were judged at local level, state level, North-Central level, and national level. The awards program took place at the United Methodist Church in Gibson City on Sunday, May 19th. Poster contest 4th grade division- Kaliya Melendez 1st in State, 1st in North Central Division, 1st in Nationals 5th grade division- Luella Condon 2nd State 6th grade division- Kazlyn Melendez 1st in State, 2nd in North Central Division 7th grade division- Wesley Eisenach 1st in State, 1st in North Central Division, 5th in Nationals 8th grade division- Kayla Morgan 1st in State, 1st in North Central division, Honorable in Nationals Digital art 8th grade division- Aric Templar 1st in State, 1st in North Central Division, 2nd in Nationals

Congratulations to Max and Zoey!! Some of the 5th to 8th grade students participated on the Stewardship Week Poster Contest sponsored by Livingston County Agriculture in the Classroom. This year’s theme was “May The Forest Be With You Always.” 4-6 grade division 1st place: Zoey Vanhook 7-9 grade division 1st place: Max Fuoss The first-place entry in each division will have their artwork sent to Springfield for judging at the state level.

Announcements : Due to weather conditions today (high winds). Laser Opps and the school , have decided it would be dangerous to have the students in any kind of inflatables. The end of the year fun day and Laser Opps will now both ... be on Wednesday (weather pending) Thank you

Announcement: 8th graders will start the day in Piper City tomorrow. There will be NO math final at the high school. Thank you

Fundraiser Prize Actives for today (this is separate than fun day on Wednesday ) : -900sqft laser tag arena with 22 rooms inside, -60ft Inflatable Ninja obstacle -NEW VR Arena w 4 oculus quest 3 and gaming consoles -Soccer Darts.

Phones: Piper City is having phone issues today. If you cannot reach the school or get disconnected this is why. Thank you !

Upper Elementary/JH 5/19-HS Graduation 5/20-Fund. Prize Day 5/21-Staff vs 8th Graders Volleyball Game 5/22-Student's Last/Report Cards/Fun Day

8th Grade Students and Parents: Good morning, The 8th grade will be taking their field trip to Indiana Beach Amusement Park on Friday, May 17. I wanted to provide you with some information about the trip. Indiana Beach is an amusement park with over 40 attractions and over 20 rides! (The Water Park WILL BE CLOSED tomorrow.) Since our initial information about the trip, we have added pick ups in Kempton and Cabery. Because of this, departure times have been adjusted accordingly. The park opens at 10:00, Indiana time, so we are leaving early enough to arrive before the park opens. Bus Times Here are the pick up times for the 8th grade trip to Indiana Beach Resort. Cullom - 6:15 a.m. - Return - 5:15 p.m. Kempton - 6:25 a.m. - Return - 5:05 p.m. Cabery - 6:35 a.m. - Return - 4:55 p.m. Piper - 7:00 a.m. - Return - 4:30 p.m. The school will provide a sack lunch for each student in attendance. Students can also pack their own lunch from home. Students may bring spending money for snacks and souvenirs. They are responsible for keeping track of their own money and all personal items such as phones, airpods, and other electronics . According to The Weather Channel App, there is a 50% chance of rain Friday afternoon with high temperatures in the mid 70s. Please dress for this possibility. A reminder that the school dress code does apply for the field trip. While at the park, there will be different meeting times established for lunch and end of the day departure. Please make sure students arrive at the meeting points on time. Students will be allowed to create their own groups for Friday. The only stipulation is that every student must be in a group. Students will not be allowed to wander off on their own. If a student is found by themselves, they will be with staff members for the remainder of the time at the park. We are encouraging students to relax and enjoy themselves at the park. Remember, though, that you are representing Tri-Point Junior High School. If there are any disciplinary issues on the trip, please be aware that there could be consequences at school next week. If you have any questions, please feel free to call, 815-686-2247, or email, schmales@tripointschools.org . Thank you, Sam Schmale

The Tri-Point Junior High Scholastic Bowl Team ended their 23-24 season with an awards night, ice cream sundae party and games. Best wishes to the 8th grade as they head into high school. "Live long and buzz in!"

Upper Elementary/ Junior High School: Announcement : Due to the prediction of inclement weather …. The game trucks for the students that sold two boxes of chocolate or more for this year’s fundraiser , has been postponed to Monday , May 20th . Thank You

Reminder: Junior High Awards Night Monday , May 13th 6:00 PM This night, we will recognize the 8th grade class and awards will be given for students 6th - 8th grades. Families are encouraged to attend. *If you received a letter for your 5th grader who played more than three sports or clubs. Awards will be given in the following : Attendance Class Awards Honor Roll Star Chargers Extra Mile Principal Award Legion Award We look forward to seeing you there !!

IESA State Track Meet Day 2! Day 2 Schedule (times are approximate) Roberto throws shot around 11am Khloe runs the 800 - 1:05pm Miguel runs the 800 - 1:25pm 8th grade boys 4*400 relay - 2:50pm Good luck today track athletes! Click on the link below to watch! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/uQwbBFJfpDiWhWm4/?mibextid=cR73hX

Reminder: Junior High Awards Night Monday , May 13th 6:00 PM This night, we will recognize the 8th grade class and awards will be given for students 6th - 8th grades. Families are encouraged to attend. Awards will be given in the following : Attendance Class Awards Honor Roll Star Chargers Extra Mile Principal Award Legion Award We look forward to seeing you there !!

Congratulations to the Charger of the Week and Positive Office Referrals

Junior High: State Track Meet