Tri-Point Upper Elementary/Jr. High

I had the honor to recognize two amazing students at Tri-Point Junior High, Miguel Amador and Khloe Dyrby. The Cornbelt Region of the Illinois Principals Association held their annual IPA Student Recognition Breakfast. This event gives schools all throughout the Cornbel Region (McLean, Livingston, and Ford Counties) an opportunity to recognize students based on a number of criteria such as their contributions to the school, self-improvement, and community service. Congratulations to Miguel and Khloe! Principal Sam Schmale

The JH Scholastic Bowl team has just won 1st Place in the Twin County Conference! After securing wins over GCMS and PBL, Tri-Point went on to earn the 1st Place trophy in the championship match against Prairie Central. Please congratulate our players who contributed to this victory, when you see them: Owen Griner, Brynner Dietz, Trevor Condon, Kara Stuckey, Max Fuoss, Ali Kennedy, Zane Jarman, Jayla Morgan, and Eastyn Berryhill. From 3rd Place last year to 1st Place this year. The team is excited to say the least!

Attention: *Upper Elementary/ Junior High* Important Dates : 4/26-No School 5/2-Upper Elementary/ Junior High Spring Concert 5/7-ALL Sports Banquet @ 6:00 PM 5/8-Late Start 5/13-Junior High Awards Night @ 6:00PM 5/22-Last Day Of School

Reminder: No school for students on April 26th (School Improvement Day)

Reminder: If you received a letter inviting your student to summer school, please contact the school as soon as possible. *Reminder emails were also sent to the email address provided at registration. Thank you

Congratulations to the Tri-point Upper Elementary/ Junior High 2024 Poppy Poster contest winners. The first place winner's posters will go to the state level. The contest was sponsored by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary. 8th grade 1st place Beyonce Garcia 2nd place Brooklynn Hunt 3rd place Kayla Morgan 7th grade 1st place Sophia Billerbeck 2nd place Allison Kennedy 3rd place Gabryonna Souligne 6th grade 1st Brooklynnn McCauley 2nd Aubrey Haag 3rd Kazlyn Melendez 5th grade 1st Hadley Meister 2nd Peyton Claxton 3rd Alana English 4th grade 1st Carlow Miller 2nd Kaliya Melendez 3rd Adalynn Dietz

Reminder : SMILE Mobile Dentist will be here at the UE/JH on April 17th .

Junior High/Upper Elementary: Congratulations to the Chargers of the Month , Chargers of the Week and positive office referrals !! Have a great weekend !!

Junior high track practice is cancelled for today (Friday, April 12th). There is no practice tomorrow. There will be a meet on Monday @ Nash 4:00. Have a good weekend!

Piper preschool had a local gardener come in and help prepare and plant seeds for the classroom as a learning activity to go along with their gardening theme.

Attention: The JH track meet for today @ St Malachy IS taking place as of now.

It was the Junior High Scholastic Bowl Team's last home game tonight which resulted in a victory against Ridgeview! The final score was 295-160. Our team stands undefeated at 8-0. Owen Griner earned the team 90 Toss Up points, again! Brynner Dietz brought in 30 points. The team earned 175 points in the Bonus rounds. Next week, they will head off to the TCC on April 17 at PBL. Let's go team!!!

*Upper Elementary/ Junior High* Important Dates : 4/17-SMILE Mobile Dentist 4/26-No School 5/2-Junior High Spring Concert 5/7-ALL Sports Banquet @ 6:00 PM 5/8-Late Start 5/13-Junior High Awards Night @ 6:00PM 5/22-Last Day Of School

Reminder: All candy bar money is due to the office as soon as possible. (so students can be awarded their prizes) Thank you

Junior High School: Reminder: Solar Eclipse Field Trip.. Junior High Students and Staff will be going to Lincoln Trial State Park in Marshall, IL on April 8th. (If permission slip has been returned). Things to remember: -Lunches will be provided -May bring $10.00- $20.00, in the event traffic causes delays and we stop for dinner. -If student(s) do not attend , they will stay at the Junior High School. -Please dress for weather.(outerwear, shoes, ect) Timeline: (All times are approximate and subject to change) *8:15-Leave Piper City *11:00- Arrive at the State Park *12:40- Eclipse begins *2:05- Totality Achieved *3:00- Leave for Piper City *5:30- Arrive in Piper City *6:00- Arrive in Kempton *6:10- Arrive in Cullom If you have any questions , Please call 815-686-2247.

Upper Elementary/Junior High School: Congratulations to our Chargers of the Week and Positive Office Referral recipients!!

On the Friday before spring break the Upper Elementary and Junior High competed in the annual Math & Science Olympics. Junior High students had a great time participating in five STEAM events - Martian Egg Lander, Paper Airplanes, Blastcars!, Estimation Stations, and Math & Science Bowl, and the 4th & 5th grade raced their Blastcars and competed in Estimation Stations. The junior high students spent a couple of weeks earlier in the year making their Blastcars from blocks of basswood that they carefully designed, cut, drilled, and painted. The 4th & 5th made their cars from corrugated plastic and other parts. The cars were fast and they all made it down the track! The Junior High contest included a separate contest for best designs. The winners in that category are pictured, including the Batmobile, Perry the Platypus, and a racing Subway sandwich, complete with mayonnaise!

The winners from the 2024 Math & Science Olympics- JH Blastcar Art, JH Blastcar Races, 4th & 5th Estimation Stations, JH Martian Egg Lander, JH Paper Airplanes, 4th & 5th Blastcars, JH Estimation Stations, 8th Math & Science Bowl, 7th Math & Science Bowl, 6th Math & Science Bowl.

The Junior High Tri-Point Chargers' Scholastic Bowl team remain undefeated tonight following its 7th game of the season! The Chargers won 290-190 against St. Mary's Pontiac. Owen Griner answered 9 toss up questions correct for 90 points! Brynner Dietz brought in 2 more correct toss up answer for 20 points. And Calla "Max" Fuoss earned the team another 10 points for 1 correct toss up. After 20 bonus rounds, the team gained another 170 points!! Way to go Chargers!!! Keep up the great teamwork!!

Junior High School: Reminder: Solar Eclipse Field Trip.. Junior High Students and Staff will be going to Lincoln Trial State Park in Marshall, IL on April 8th. (If permission slip has been returned). Things to remember: -Lunches will be provided -May bring $10.00- $20.00, in the event traffic causes delays and we stop for dinner. -If student(s) do not attend , they will stay at the Junior High School. -Please dress for weather.(outerwear, shoes, ect) Timeline: (All times are approximate and subject to change) *8:15-Leave Piper City *11:00- Arrive at the State Park *12:40- Eclipse begins *2:05- Totality Achieved *3:00- Leave for Piper City *5:30- Arrive in Piper City *6:00- Arrive in Kempton *6:10- Arrive in Cullom If you have any questions , Please call 815-686-2247.