CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TRI-COUNTY MATH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

14 Years in a Row!

The Tri-County High School math team is the Central Wisconsin Math League champion for the 2011-12 school year. For the 14^th year in a row, the Math League team finished in 1^st place out of 19 schools in Division 4 school size. On top of this achievement, this team made history by having the highest cumulative score for all 49 schools competing, regardless of school size.

Individual highlights included seven Tri-County students that ranked in the top ten in their test category.

In Geometry, out of 97 students tested, Matthew Nigh was first, Lucas Marinack was 4^th, and Aaron Klabunde was 9^th.

In the Advanced Algebra category, Aaron Thompson was 2^nd out of 108 students.

In the Advanced Math Topics category, Sarah Kramer was 1^st out of 102 students, Melissa Wysocki was 3^rd, and Clayton Reid was 6^th.

The Tri-Country High School Math League team is coached by Mrs. Annette Carroll and Mr. John Mesyk.

Math League teams from all participating schools were honored at the 42^nd Annual Central Wisconsin Math League Awards Banquet on April 30th at the Dreyfus University Center of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

The CWML is sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Sentry Insurance, Travel Guard Insurance and Liberty Mutual Middle Market.

Tri-County Education Fair March 15, 2012

Congratulations to Peggy Buckholt

Honored for 20 years of Service to the

Tri-County School Board

On January 19^th at the 91^st WASB (Wisconsin Association School Board Convention) Tri-County School Board member Peggy Buckholt was honored with a plaque for her 20 years of service to the Tri-County School District. Peggy was honored with only 20 other School Board members from throughout the state of Wisconsin. With several thousand School Board members around the state, very few dedicate 20 years of service to their schools.  The Tri-County School District would like thank Peggy for the dedication, wisdom, and experience that she brings to the Tri-County School Board. When you see Peggy Buckholt, be sure to thank her for her time and dedication to our great School/Community.

Pictured at the convention, Mark Bacon (Tri-County School Board), Jim Cesar (Tri-County School Board), John Ashley (WASB Executive Director), Peggy Buckholt,(Tri-County School Board) Patrick Sherman (2012-2013 WASB President), Anthony Marinack (T-C District Administrator) and Jim Knutson (Tri-County School Board).

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING 2012

UPCOMING ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT:  JUNE 23, 2012

This year we will be holding our electronics recycling event on Saturday, June 23rd, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Only home electronics are accepted, no appliances. Accepted items will include: Computers, Monitors, computer accessories, printers, Laptops, TV's, VCR / DVD players, Stereo equipment, phones -cellular and landline. Last year was very successful, and we hope to duplicate that success this year.

On the day of the recycling event, follow the signs in the north parking lot of the school, near the fitness center. The large overhead door for the Shop area will be the drop off area again.

There is no fee being charged to drop items off. The School District makes money off of the weight of the materials we collect. So take advantage of this free event for our community.

Annual Notice Regarding Homeless Children

Homeless children and youth (twenty-one years of age and younger) are defined as:
 * Children and youth who lack a fixed, and adequate nighttime residence, and includes children and youth who are:
* Children and youth who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designated for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
* Children and youth who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings.
* Migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are living in circumstances described above.
If you are personally aware of or are acquainted with any children who may qualify according to the above criteria, the Tri-County Schools provides the following assurance to parents of homeless children:
* There shall be immediate enrollment and school participation, even if educational and medical records and proof of residency are not available.
* All educational opportunities and related opportunities for homeless students (preschool to age 21), including unaccompanied youth, shall be the same as for the general student population.
* Enrollment and transportation rights, including transportation to the school of origin shall be possible. “School of origin” is defined as the school the child attended when permanently housed or when last enrolled.
* Written explanation of why a homeless child is placed other than in a school of origin or school requested by the parent, with the right to appeal within the local dispute resolution process.
* Meaningful opportunities for parents to participate in the education of their children. These shall include: special notices of events, parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, and access to student records.
 Please contact Anthony Marinack, homeless liaison for the Tri-County Area School District for additional information about homeless issues. Mr. Marinack can be reached at (715) 335-6366 Extension 1020.
 

2011-12 School Year Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response  Notification

As a result of recent federal legislation (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act – AHERA), each primary and secondary school in the nation is required to complete a stringent new inspection for asbestos and to develop a plan of management for all asbestos-containing building materials. Tri-County Area School District has a goal to be in full compliance with this law and is following the spirit, as well as, the letter of the law. As a matter of policy, the Tri-County Area School District shall continue to maintain a safe and healthful environment for our community’s youth and employees.

In keeping with this legislation, all buildings (including portables and support buildings) owned or leased by the school district were inspected by EPA accredited inspectors and samples were analyzed by an independent laboratory. Based on the inspection, the district prepared and the state approved a comprehensive management plan for handling the asbestos located within its buildings safely and responsibly.

Furthermore, the Tri-County Area School District has completed its AHERA 3-Year Re-inspection requirement each three years.

The six-month periodic surveillance inspections were done on schedule.

Federal law requires a periodic walk-through (called “surveillance”) every six months of each area containing asbestos. Also the law requires for all buildings to be re-inspected three years after a management plan is in effect.

Short-term workers (outside contractors – i.e., telephone repair workers, electricians and exterminators) must be provided information regarding the location of asbestos in which they may come into contact. All short-term workers shall contact the lead maintenance person before commencing work to be given this information.

The Tri-County Area School District has a list of the location(s), type(s) of asbestos-containing materials found in the school building and a description and time table for their proper management. A copy of the Asbestos Management Plan is available for review in the school office. Copies are available at 25¢ per page. Questions related to the plan should be directed to the district office, who will establish contact with our Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds and Designated Asbestos Coordinator, Wayne Tess.