Getting the 2026/27 School Year Started
What an exciting time of year for our students and community as we launch the 2026/27 school year! The summer months always seem to fly by with everything our students are involved in. It has been great seeing everyone engaged in summer events—from county fairs and athletic workouts to FFA activities, marching band, vacations, and summer jobs. These experiences offer a fantastic break from the standard school calendar. Congratulations to all our students on their summer accomplishments, and a special thanks to the staff and community members who dedicated their time and effort to support them.
Congratulations Class of 2026
As the Class of 2027 begins their final year at Tri-County, I want to take a moment to congratulate and thank the graduating Class of 2026 for their hard work and accomplishments. They represented our school with pride and made a lasting impact on our community. I look forward to following their future endeavors across the workforce, higher education and military services. Our community is incredibly proud of you, and we know you will continue to achieve great things!
Welcoming New Students and Staff
The start of a new year always brings fresh energy to our halls. We are thrilled to welcome a large incoming 7th-grade class alongside several new transfer students. Our staff does an outstanding job making every student feel welcome and integrated into our school culture. In addition to our new students, please join me in welcoming several new staff members to our Tri-County team this year:
- Piedad Corredor-Sanchez – High School Science
- Tera Pych – Culinary
- Kasey Lock – School Nurse
- Travis Tarter – Welding Instructor
- Wes Nagel – PCC
- Justin Kenzie – Special Education
These individuals are fantastic additions to Tri-County and are fully dedicated to building strong relationships and supporting our students. I hope you have the opportunity to meet them as the school year gets underway. Additionally, returning staff member Mrs. Hickner will be stepping into an updated role this year as our Work-Based Learning Coordinator.
Have questions? Reach out!
Our entire staff is eager to welcome our students back for another powerful year of learning. If your student has questions regarding their schedule, transportation, or general logistics, please reach out to Mr. McCracken, Mr. Lebeau, or myself. For specific questions regarding class schedules or graduation pathways, please schedule a meeting with our high school counselors, Mrs. Demerly or Mr. Sharp.
Open lines of communication between staff, students, and parents are essential to meeting the academic, social, and emotional needs of our school community. Thank you for everything you do to support education at Tri-County. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming school events. Be sure to follow all the latest updates on our official corporation Facebook page!
Yours in education,
J.R. Haskins
High School Principal
Tri-County Jr/Sr High School
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