Triad Community Unit #2

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!!

All district phone numbers listed below have been restored and can be reached once again.

It has been brought to our attention that we are unable to receive calls from outside the district. Calls are fortunately still able to be made out from the schools. Please call 618-477-5889 to reach the Central Office should you need to reach your child's school. This is a developing situation which will be updated as further details are available.

Marine Elementary Families, I am emailing to make everyone aware that we currently do not have water at school. We are in the process of getting water bottles here for the kids and our district maintenance team is bringing water to allow us to flush toilets. Unfortunately, the water company does not have an estimated time of repair. If you are able to come and pick up your child from school, this will be an excused absence today. If you are not able to pick up your child, we will keep them here until the end of the school day with our maintenance plan to manage restroom usage. Also, please note that Beyond the Bell students that stay at school today will take a bus to St. Jacob at 3:20 and pick up will take place there. Thank you for your understanding, Mike Speer

The Board of Education meeting for Monday, August 23, 2021 has been moved to Triad High School's Cafetorium. The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM.

While we are working with our service provider to restore phone service, in case of an emergency, you may call 618-477-5889 to reach the Triad CUSD #2 Central Office.

The phone lines to all district buildings are currently down. We are working with our service provider for restoration. We will provide an update as soon as one is available.

Triad CUSD #2 is currently seeking CNA's for immediate employment. Please contact Linda Kowalski, Director of Special Education at linda.kowalski@tcusd2.org or apply online at https://www.tcusd2.org/page/employment

​Triad CUSD #2 is launching a stakeholder engagement process to help determine how it should potentially spend additional federal dollars to address unfinished learning and COVID-19 recovery. It is a requirement that Triad engages in consultation with its community stakeholders and provides the public an opportunity to provide input in the development of the ESSER III Grant. The American Rescue Plan was signed into law in March 2021 by President Joe Biden included $122 billion in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds for school districts across the country, which is the single largest investment in federal elementary and secondary education in the nation's history. Triad CUSD #2 is slated by ISBE to receive some of that additional funding. All parents, district employees, students, and community members are urged to complete a survey to help the district determine what to prioritize with the potential ESSER funds. School districts are limited to what they can use ESSER funds to support. Input from respondents is requested to be completed by 12 PM, August 25, 2021. Click on the news story on our website to take the survey. Thank you for your input!

Triad CUSD #2 is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic tomorrow August 18th, 3:30-7:30 PM at Triad High School. The Pfizer vaccine will be given. 12 and older are eligible with a parent/guardian in attendance with the minor. Appointments are preferred, walk-ins welcome.

Triad CUSD #2 is currently seeking a social worker or school counselor for Triad Middle School. Interested candidates should reach out to Linda Kowalski, Director of Special Education at linda.kowalski@tcusd2.org or apply online at https://www.tcusd2.org/page/employment

Triad will be holding a substitute training on August 31. The training is open to first-time Triad substitutes with an IL Professional Educator License, substitute license, or individuals seeking a short-term substitute license. To obtain a short-term substitute license, you must have an associate's degree or have completed at least 60 hours of credit from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. All substitutes with a short-term license employed by the Triad district must attend training before they are able to accept substitute jobs. The training will cover the following topics: curriculum, classroom management, school safety, district/building operations, technology, and time to review the application process for substitutes. The next training will be held Tuesday, August 31 at Triad’s Central office: 203 E. Throp St. Troy, IL 62294 from 8:30 – 12:00. Each participant will receive a half-day substitute pay for attending the training after being hired by the Board of Education and substituting at least one day for the Triad school district. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Triad Central Office. Questions can be directed to Amy Van Hoose at amy.vanhoose@tcusd2.org or 667-5400 x1215. TO REGISTER FOR THE AUGUST 31ST TRAINING CLICK HERE: http://bit.ly/subforTriadFeb

As we anticipate our first day tomorrow, students don't forget to bring your water bottle as water fountains will only be available to fill water bottles and it's going to be a hot one tomorrow! We'll see you in the morning!

Following Governor Pritzker’s announcement yesterday, effective immediately and until further notice, all students and staff PreK-12 in Triad Community Unit School District #2 will be required to wear face coverings/masks while indoors at school. Triad’s Return to Learn Plan will be updated on Monday, August 9th to reflect the new mask mandate. We appreciate your patience as we plan for students’ return on August 12th.

The Board of Education meeting for Monday, July 26, 2021 has been moved to Silver Creek Elementary's cafeteria. The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM.

Triad CUSD #2 is pleased to release the school hours for the Pre-K Program at C.A. Henning Elementary for the 2021-2022 School Year. AM Pre-K Doors Open - 8:25 AM Classes Begin - 8:45 AM School Dismissed - 11:15 AM PM Pre-K Doors Open - 12:25 PM Classes Begin - 12:35 PM School Dismissed - 3:05 PM

We're excited to announce another COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at THS on July 28th from 3:30-7:30 PM. Pfizer Vaccine. 12 years and older are eligible with a parent or legal guardian. First & Second doses will be given. A second clinic is scheduled for August 18th.

On Friday, the CDC released updated guidance regarding the upcoming school year. In this guidance, it was clearly stated that vaccinated students and staff members will be allowed to be unmasked while indoors at school. We would like to encourage all who are eligible for the COVID vaccine to schedule an appointment. COVID vaccines are offered through the Madison County Health Department (https://arcg.is/bqrfO0) as well as many local pharmacies and some doctors' offices. Additional guidance is forthcoming regarding district protocols and procedures for unvaccinated students.

We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/3toVgpM or iPhone: https://apple.co/2NbJHCS.

Wishing everyone a Safe & Happy 4th of July!