Tonight the MS and HS cross country teams traveled to Standing Rocks Park in Stevens Point for the Central Wisconsin Meet hosted by Amherst. Everyone ran well in very wet and slippery conditions. Taylor Dahl shaved off 4 minutes 50.3 seconds off his time on this same course from earlier this season! Congratulations and great job on another MS season, Taylor! Sydney Peck and Angelina ran well! The HS team will travel to Pardeeville next Saturday, October 24th for their Sectional Meet. Good luck Penguins!
🏐 GAME DAY IS COMING, PENGUIN FANS! 🐧
Come cheer on your TC Penguins Girls Volleyball team as they take on the Coleman Cougars!
📅 Tuesday, October 20th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Middle School Gym
Let’s pack the gym, bring the energy, and show our Penguins some love! 🐧🏐
GO PENGUINS!
#TCPenguins #PenguinPride #GirlsVolleyball #GoPenguins
Come cheer on your TC Penguins Girls Volleyball team as they take on the Coleman Cougars!
📅 Tuesday, October 20th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Middle School Gym
Let’s pack the gym, bring the energy, and show our Penguins some love! 🐧🏐
GO PENGUINS!
#TCPenguins #PenguinPride #GirlsVolleyball #GoPenguins
Artist of the Week - Jakob Baughman is a senior in art. Jakob's assignment was to create a leather project that included stitching. Jakob designed a pouch to hold his favorite playing cards. Jakob figured out the exact size he would need and then cut his leather pieces. Being a video game enthusiast, he created designs of his favorite games. He used a wood burner to draw the designs into the leather and then used leather dyes to dye it. Jakob punched holes with a stitching chisel and then sewed his pieces together. He added a snap, sealed his design and it turned out great! Jakob has taken many art classes over the years. He is currently in 3D Art 3 and 2D Art 2. We are proud of all the years of artistic effort he has put in here at TC.
Breakfast Menu Update
Congratulations to the September TCHS Penguin Spotlights of the Month!
12th Grade - Jose Banda
11th Grade - Xzavier Garcia
10th Grade - Jivan Zavala
9th Grade - Athena Dudei
Game Information
• Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Game Time: 1:00 PM CDT
• Location: Clear Lake High School (Grimes Football Field), Clear Lake, WI
Ticket Details & Admission
• Adult / Student / Child: $6.00
• Children (6 years and younger): $1.00
• Important Note: As this is an official postseason regional match, no school or conference passes will be accepted.
Team Matchup Preview
The winner of this single-elimination playoff game will advance to the next round of the tournament bracket.
Team 2026 Season Record
Clear Lake Warriors 5–2 overall Hosting the matchup with a strong non-conference record (5–0).
Tri-County Penguins 3–5 overall Traveling for the playoff game; finished 3–2 in conference play.
🐧 TC STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Kendra Holland! 🐧
The Sunshine Committee is excited to shine this week’s Penguin Spotlight on Mrs. Kendra Holland, one of our amazing kindergarten teachers at Tri-County! ❤️🖤
Get to Know Mrs. Holland!
Favorite Food: Chinese food
Favorite Activity: Spending time at her family cottage in Tomahawk
Favorite Thing About Being a Penguin: The family feeling you receive when you are a member of TC!
Years at TC: 7 years of teaching and being part of the Tri-County family!
Fun Fact: She has a twin brother named Taran!
We are so lucky to have Mrs. Holland helping our youngest learners grow, learn, and build a strong foundation for their future! Thank you for being a valued part of the Tri-County family! ❤️🖤
Join us in celebrating Mrs. Holland! Drop a comment below to show her some love!
#TCProud #PenguinSpotlight #TCStaffSpotlight 🐧
The Sunshine Committee is excited to shine this week’s Penguin Spotlight on Mrs. Kendra Holland, one of our amazing kindergarten teachers at Tri-County! ❤️🖤
Get to Know Mrs. Holland!
Favorite Food: Chinese food
Favorite Activity: Spending time at her family cottage in Tomahawk
Favorite Thing About Being a Penguin: The family feeling you receive when you are a member of TC!
Years at TC: 7 years of teaching and being part of the Tri-County family!
Fun Fact: She has a twin brother named Taran!
We are so lucky to have Mrs. Holland helping our youngest learners grow, learn, and build a strong foundation for their future! Thank you for being a valued part of the Tri-County family! ❤️🖤
Join us in celebrating Mrs. Holland! Drop a comment below to show her some love!
#TCProud #PenguinSpotlight #TCStaffSpotlight 🐧
Step right up! National School Lunch Week (NSLW) is coming October 12–16, 2026, and this year’s Cafeteria Circus theme is putting school lunch center stage.
What Is National School Lunch Week?
Learning is tough work and kids need fuel if they’re going to learn! That’s why a healthy midday meal is crucial to the growing children who go to school. Since 1962, when President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW), this annual observance has promoted the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has both in and out of the classroom. The National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children every school day. Not only does it reduce childhood hunger, but it also supports American agriculture.
What Is National School Lunch Week?
Learning is tough work and kids need fuel if they’re going to learn! That’s why a healthy midday meal is crucial to the growing children who go to school. Since 1962, when President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW), this annual observance has promoted the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has both in and out of the classroom. The National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children every school day. Not only does it reduce childhood hunger, but it also supports American agriculture.
The Lady Penguins won the Gresham tournament today in a 3-0 sweep. Congratulations Lady Penguins on your 6 game win streak too!
Middle School Football has finished their season. Great job to all the players, coaches, refs and families for their hard work, time and effort! Way to go Penguins!!!
Artist of the Week - Dylan Ortiz is a 6th grader in art. Dylan's assignment was to create a small art piece representing a Prehistoric time. Dylan did a great job with his 8 1/2" x 11" pencil drawing. His drawing skills are evident in this piece and his use of shading was well done. This is his first middle school assignment. We are excited to see what Dylan creates next!
Tonight the MS and HS cross country teams traveled to Weyauwega-Fremont for the Warhawk Invitational. Although we had fewer runners than normal, the team showed up and ran strong. Great job everyone! Keep running hard and putting in the work! Thank you for all the fans who came out to support the teams, take pictures, and help load the bus! We appreciate you all! Both teams will travel to Standing Rocks Park in Stevens Point next Thursday, October 15th for the CWC Conference Meet. We would love to see a waddle of Penguins there cheering us on! 🐧🏃♂️🏃♀️
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Part-Time Kitchen Help Wanted
Tri-County Area School District
We are seeking a reliable and energetic Part-Time Kitchen Helper to assist with daily meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for our students.
Great Work-Life Balance: Follows the school calendar (great for parents or anyone seeking school-year employment).
Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team serving our Penguin community.
How to Apply
Online: Visit the school website under Employment to download and complete the employment application.
Email: Send your completed application or inquiries to Jody at jodycongdon@tcpenguin.net.
Tri-County Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Part-Time Kitchen Help Wanted
Tri-County Area School District
We are seeking a reliable and energetic Part-Time Kitchen Helper to assist with daily meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for our students.
Great Work-Life Balance: Follows the school calendar (great for parents or anyone seeking school-year employment).
Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team serving our Penguin community.
How to Apply
Online: Visit the school website under Employment to download and complete the employment application.
Email: Send your completed application or inquiries to Jody at jodycongdon@tcpenguin.net.
Tri-County Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
🐧PENGUIN STAFF SPOTLIGHT! 🐧
Today, we are excited to shine the spotlight on Mrs. Royer, one of our amazing Tri-County staff members! 🌟
Position: Reading & Math Intervention
Years Teaching: 34th year of teaching and 4th year at Tri-County!
Favorite Thing About Being a Penguin:
"My students are incredible. Every day I come to school I am filled with pride in how hard my students work!"
Favorite Food: Jamaican oxtail stew
Favorite Activity: Spending time with her granddaughters
Fun Fact: Mrs. Royer has traveled to 46 states and is adding Alaska and Hawaii to her list this year! 🌎
We are so grateful for the experience, dedication, and positive energy Mrs. Royer brings to our students and school community. Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Royer! 🐧
Help us give Mrs. Royer a big #TCProud shoutout!
#PenguinSpotlight #TCProud #TriCountyProud #TriCountyStaff #SunshineComittee
Today, we are excited to shine the spotlight on Mrs. Royer, one of our amazing Tri-County staff members! 🌟
Position: Reading & Math Intervention
Years Teaching: 34th year of teaching and 4th year at Tri-County!
Favorite Thing About Being a Penguin:
"My students are incredible. Every day I come to school I am filled with pride in how hard my students work!"
Favorite Food: Jamaican oxtail stew
Favorite Activity: Spending time with her granddaughters
Fun Fact: Mrs. Royer has traveled to 46 states and is adding Alaska and Hawaii to her list this year! 🌎
We are so grateful for the experience, dedication, and positive energy Mrs. Royer brings to our students and school community. Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Royer! 🐧
Help us give Mrs. Royer a big #TCProud shoutout!
#PenguinSpotlight #TCProud #TriCountyProud #TriCountyStaff #SunshineComittee
🌟 Happy National School Board Week! 🌟
Our Tri-County Penguin family wants to send a huge THANK YOU to our dedicated School Board members!
Behind every great school district is a team of leaders who give countless hours to support our students, staff, and community. We deeply appreciate your time, hard work, and unwavering commitment to making Tri-County a fantastic place to learn and grow!
Help us celebrate our board members this week! Drop a 🐧 or a message of thanks in the comments below! 👇
2026/2027 School Board Members:
Zac Beggs
Cindy Baumgartner- President
Jim Cesar
Jim Knutson
Wayne Cummings-Treasurer
Sean Timm
Mark Bacon-School Board Clerk
Dakotah Smiley
Birdie Stainbrook
Our Tri-County Penguin family wants to send a huge THANK YOU to our dedicated School Board members!
Behind every great school district is a team of leaders who give countless hours to support our students, staff, and community. We deeply appreciate your time, hard work, and unwavering commitment to making Tri-County a fantastic place to learn and grow!
Help us celebrate our board members this week! Drop a 🐧 or a message of thanks in the comments below! 👇
2026/2027 School Board Members:
Zac Beggs
Cindy Baumgartner- President
Jim Cesar
Jim Knutson
Wayne Cummings-Treasurer
Sean Timm
Mark Bacon-School Board Clerk
Dakotah Smiley
Birdie Stainbrook
Happy National Coaches Day!
Today, the Sunshine Committee wants to take a moment to recognize and celebrate all of our amazing coaches!
Thank you for the time, dedication, encouragement, and countless hours you give to our students and athletes. You teach so much more than the game. You teach teamwork, perseverance, confidence, leadership, and what it means to be part of a team.
Your impact reaches far beyond the scoreboard, and we appreciate everything you do!
Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. We hope you have a fantastic National Coaches Day!
— TC Sunshine Committee 💛
TC Junior Post Prom Committee Raffle
Tonight the MS and HS cross country teams traveled to Marion for an invitational meet. Marion added the hill back into the course, so it was more challenging than most courses have been this season. Taylor Dahl attacked the hill, and didn't look back. Nice work Taylor! Everyone ran hard, and continues to persevere through some personal adversities. Keep working hard Penguins! You are strong! Jaxten Selke celebrated his birthday by setting a new PR (Personal Record) by 51.2 seconds with a time of 26 minutes 12.9 seconds! Way to go Jaxten! Thank you so much to all our fans who traveled to cheer on us on. We greatly appreciate you all! Both teams will travel to Weyauwega-Fremont High School this Thursday, October 8th.
TC Pride and Friday HoCo Fun!
Our court members and class floats looked great in the parade!
