Marine Elementary School

📢 Community Input is Key! Triad School District’s facility planning relies on YOUR feedback to develop a responsible, community-driven plan. We aim to ensure safe, up-to-date facilities for students without raising the current tax rate. Your input can help shape this plan—complete our survey today! https://www.research.net/r/TriadSurvey #TriadSurvey #FacilityPlanning #CommunityCollaboration

The current Marine Elementary School was the newest school in the newly formed Triad Community Unit School District #2 in 1957. It was also the culmination of the final efforts of the Marine School District # 36. Triad was formed in 1954 by consolidating the independent Marine, Troy, and St. Jacob school districts into one larger district. Triad started construction on the new Marine Grade School in 1955 after the former Marine District #36 proposed (and voters approved) a bond measure for the new school before consolidation took place. The current school building was built to replace a crowded, 75-year-old two-story building. This older building was located where Marine City Park (Tank Park) now stands. Kindergarten through 8th grade students walked through the doors of the new school building (the current Marine Elementary School) for the first time in August of 1957. Village Board President George Pence presided over the dedication ceremony in November of that year. In his speech, Pence proudly proclaimed that once Triad dedicated the new Marine School and finished construction on the new High School (currently Triad Middle School) Triad would “take its place among the best-equipped districts in the state”. The pride on display during that dedication ceremony 68 years ago this month, is still apparent today in the tremendous support the Marine community provides to their students and staff at Marine Elementary School.

🚨Reminder: Triad CUSD #2 will not have school on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. #TriadTogether

🏫 Your Opinion Matters in Triad’s Facility Planning! As we plan for the future needs of Triad Schools, we need your voice! The Triad School District is focused on maintaining safe, functional spaces for our students’ growth. Share your thoughts through our short survey on how we can best address these needs. Take the survey now and get involved! https://www.research.net/r/TriadSurvey #TriadSchoolDistrict #CommunityInput #FacilityPlan

🔔 Help Shape the Future of Triad Schools! Triad School District is committed to providing a safe, secure and positive learning environment. To continue this mission, we are developing a long-term facility plan, and your feedback is essential. Please take 5 minutes today to share your input and help us plan for the future! Visit https://www.research.net/r/TriadSurvey to participate in our survey! #TriadSurvey #CommunityEngagement #FacilityPlanning

🚨Reminder that Triad CUSD #2 will not have school on November 1st, 4th, & 5th due to Parent/Teacher Conferences and Election Day. We'll see everyone on November 6th. #TriadTogether.

Triad Schools Receive High Summative Designations from the Illinois State Board of Education. You can view the press release at https://www.tcusd2.org/article/1849981 #TriadTogether

Thank you to all of the community members who attended our Triad Together Community Engagement Events last week. We greatly appreciate your time and input! Follow the progress at TRIAD-TOGETHER.COM

Happy Occupational Therapy Day to our amazing OT - Debbie Witsken, and our OT assistants Amy Landuyt, and Brooke Boeser! Thank you for helping our students develop the skills they need to thrive in school and life. Your dedication makes a difference every day! #TriadTogether

Happy Occupational Therapy Day to our amazing OT, Debbie Witsken, and our OT assistants, Amy Landuyt, and Brooke Boeser! Thank you for helping our students develop the skills they need to thrive in school and life. Your dedication makes a difference every day! #TriadTogether

🚨 Last Chance Alert! 🚨 Don't miss out on our Community Engagement Event at Triad Middle School this Oct. 24! 🕕 Time: 6 p.m. – Check-in 6:15 p.m. – Building Tour 7-8 p.m. – Presentation & Feedback This is your opportunity to share your thoughts on the challenges facing our school and help shape its future! Your voice matters! 📅 RSVP now at Triad-Together.com! We look forward to seeing you there! 🌟

Do you remember? When Triad High School opened in 1999, there were plans for expansion of one classroom wing as well as the addition of an auditorium. Unfortunately those plans had to be cut short. The solution of a cafetorium has served us over the years, but now the space is just too small. Today, our students and community need: · An auditorium that properly showcases our talented fine and performing arts students · Additional space for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and science labs · A large space to gather for events like parent orientation and honors night · A dedicated space for lunch Come learn more about the challenges at Triad High School and the other schools in our district at one of our Community Engagement Events: 🏫Oct. 22 – Marine Elementary 🏫Oct. 23 – Triad High School 🏫Oct. 24 – Triad Middle School Timing of events each night: 6 p.m. – Check-in 6:15 p.m. – Building Tour 7-8 p.m. – Presentation & Feedback Visit Triad-Together.com to learn more and RSVP.

Aging Infrastructure Triad Middle School opened in 1959 (65 years ago) as Triad High School. The aging infrastructure does not hold up to today’s educational standards and student needs. The 945 students at TMS are forced to navigate cramped hallways during passing periods, which could pose a safety risk in the event of an emergency requiring a quick evacuation. Additionally, the cafeteria is too small to accommodate students in fewer than five lunch periods, which begin as early as 10:20 a.m. and end at 1:30 p.m. Come learn more about the challenges at TMS and the other schools in our district at one of our Community Engagement Events: 🏫Oct. 22 – Marine Elementary 🏫Oct. 23 – Triad High School 🏫Oct. 24 – Triad Middle School Timing of events each night: 6 p.m. – Check-in 6:15 p.m. – Building Tour 7-8 p.m. – Presentation & Feedback Visit Triad-Together.com to learn more and RSVP.

Did you know?🤔 Marine Elementary was built 68 years ago and does not have adequate space for a media center, nurses office or collaboration space. Come learn more about the challenges at Marine Elementary and the other schools in our district at one of our Community Engagement Events: 🏫Oct. 22 – Marine Elementary 🏫Oct. 23 – Triad High School 🏫Oct. 24 – Triad Middle School Timing of events each night: 6 p.m. – Check-in 6:15 p.m. – Building Tour 7-8 p.m. – Presentation & Feedback Visit Triad-Together.com to learn more and RSVP.

The Highland Area Community Foundation (HACF) is a phenomenal organization that helps other community organizations within the boundaries of the Highland Community School District #5, Marine Township, St. Jacob Township, Village of St. Rose, and St. Rose Township. Even in a great district like Triad, there is only so much money to go around each year. Marine Elementary has utilized the Highland Area Community Foundation Grant for many years to help fund projects and needs that may not have been completed without their assistance. Such projects include a new whiteboard in our first-grade classroom, Social/Emotional Learning supplies for students in the classroom, board games for indoor recess, playground equipment and soccer goals for outdoor recess, and furniture for the library just to name a few. If it’s focused on children and improving their lives or educational experiences, the Highland Area Community Foundation is eager to help. This year the HACF granted funds of nearly $1300 to Marine Elementary for an extra large whiteboard in Mrs. Gough’s 1st Grade classroom. The original chalkboard was 68 years old and was showing its age. Thank you to the Highland Area Community Foundation for their continued support!

Coming to Your Neighborhood - Triad Together On Oct. 19 members of the Triad Together team will be in our neighborhoods inviting our communities to attend one of our Community Engagement Events! We are excited to invite you to learn more and provide input on current challenges the district faces regarding facility maintenance and repair, the safety and security of students, and adequately accommodating students’ academic and co-curricular needs. We’ll be wearing our Triad Together lanyards, so say hi if you see one of our volunteers in your neighborhood. Visit Triad-Together.com to learn more.

Come learn and see! 👀 Join us at Triad Middle School from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 24 to learn about and provide input on challenges facing the middle school and other Triad schools. You’ll have the opportunity to tour the building, hear from district leadership and members of the Triad Together team, followed by a video showcasing our schools’ critical needs across the district. At the end, you help provide input on possible solutions for the district. Learn more and RSVP today at Triad-Together.com.

➡️ Join us on Oct 23! ⬅️ Join us at Triad High School from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 23 to learn about and provide input on challenges facing the high school and other Triad schools. You’ll have the opportunity to tour the building, hear from district leadership and members of the Triad Together team, followed by a video showcasing our schools’ critical needs across the district. At the end, you help provide input on possible solutions for the district. Learn more and RSVP today at Triad-Together.com.

Shoutout to Marine Elementary's rockstar principal, Chris Schomber! Your energy, vision, and heart make our school an amazing place to learn and grow. Students and teachers alike are inspired by your leadership. Thanks for all you do, Principal Schomber! #TriadTogether

Shoutout to Marine Elementary's rockstar principal, Chris Schomber! Your energy, vision, and heart make our school an amazing place to learn and grow. Students and teachers alike are inspired by your leadership. Thanks for all you do, Principal Schomber! #TriadTogether