Troy 30-C Monthly Happenings
November/December 2023
Superintendent's Corner
It's hard to believe it is nearly December. As we approach the end of another outstanding calendar year, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your unwavering partnership and dedication to student success. During the holiday season I take time to reflect on the accomplishments we've achieved together as a school community.
I am pleased to share the State of Illinois has published the 2023 School Report Card for the 2022-2023 school year. Through the hard work and dedication of our students and staff, our School Report Card for each Troy 30-C school shows improvement over the previous year. Craughwell Elementary, Cronin Elementary, Heritage Trail Elementary, Shorewood Elementary, William B. Orenic Intermediate, and Troy Middle School received the designation of Commendable. Hofer Elementary received the designation of Exemplary. These designations show the purposeful commitment to learning that our staff and students have each day. We are Troy Proud! It is evident by the State of Illinois School Report Card designations of our district's commitment to achieve excellence in learning.
Over the coming winter break I hope you all enjoy time with your family and friends and find joy in the simple pleasures. Wishing all of our Troy 30-C families a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year!
-Dr. Paul Schrik
A Message from the Board of Education
On behalf of the Troy 30-C Board of Education, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our Troy 30-C families a safe and Merry Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Happy New Year. We are pleased to represent the Troy 30-C School District. We look forward to continuing our educational goals in 2024.
-Mark Griglione
Board of Education President
Friday, December 1 is a School Improvement Day (Early Dismissal)
Dismissal Times:
WBO/TMS: 11:05am
Elementary & Full Day PreK: 11:50am
No School for 1/2 day PreK only
Troy 30-C District Strategic Planning
Latest News:
Thank you Troy 30-C Education Support Professionals!
Education Support Professionals Day was November 15, 2023.
Thank you for all of our Education Support Professionals. What you do matters! You matter! Thank you for all that you do for our students, families, and #BeTroyBlue community!
Showing Up Together, Attendance Matters!
We currently are maintaining a 93.97% daily attendance rate across the district. Our Grade 4 students across the district have the highest daily attendance rate which stands at 95.24%! We are Troy Proud of you! Great work!
As we continue to strive for 95% daily attendance excellence, please review the flyer from Attendance Works, Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early for some helpful tips.
New Resources for Families
As part of our attendance Initiative this school year we are excited to share that we have a new Attendance Matters page on our website. This page has resources available to our families as well as attendance data per building. We will continually update this page throughout the school year so be sure to check back for the most recent data as the year progresses.
We also have a new Community Resources page on our website. On this page you will find pictures from district events, community partnership resources, and upcoming #BeTroyBlue Events.
Troy 30-C Youtube Channel
Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new YouTube Channel dedicated to providing valuable insights, updates, and engaging content tailored specifically for families within our school community. The Troy District 30c channel currently contains the recordings of our Parent Safety Workshop and Family Reading Night. As we continue to strengthen the bond between home and school, we plan to add informative videos on various educational topics, as well as include future recordings from virtual events.
Subscribe to the Troy District 30-C Youtube Channel today and join us on this exciting journey of fostering a collaborative and enriching educational experience for our #BeTroyBlue community.
Thank You Troy 30-C Board of Education!
School Device Coverage
Student Chromebook/Tablet Insurance Registration is Still Open
It's not too late to sign-up for the district-issued device protection plan. Please go to www.schooldevicecoverage.com/signup to sign up today.
This plan will be effective from the date you submit the application and payment is received by School Device Coverage. The coverage will provide compensation for appropriate claims made regarding accidental damage to a student's computer for the 2023-2024 school year.
The last day to register for device coverage is December 31, 2023
October Students of the Month
Congratulations to the October Students of the Month!
William B. Orenic Students of the Month for October are 6th grade students Kobe Byron-Dalton, Olivia Graf, Aiden Yundt, and Landon Baker.
Troy Middle School Students of the Month for October are 7th grade students Daniel Rodriguez, Aiden Hart, Finley Waldron, and Alani Gallegos. 8th grade students are Mia Kristensen, Aden Arzate, Jose Aguirre, and Jackson Locke.
Troy Trojan Athletics & Activities
7th Grade Girls Basketball Regional Champs
The 7th grade girls basketball team defeated Ottawa Shepherd Middle School on Wednesday, November 15th to win the IESA Class 7 4A Troy Regional Championship. This win advanced the team to play Liberty Junior High in the Sectional Final on Wednesday, November 29th. Though the team did not advance to State, we are Troy Proud of another successful season. Thank you Coach Lilyanna Plascencia for leading an exciting season for the team. Team members include: Laylah Carroll, Jayla Crawford, Olivia Davis, Makenzie Keltz, Dereon Noel, Ella Nurczyk, Janiyah Perry, Bridget Phillips, Madison Reynolds, and Alayla Tucker. Congratulations on a great season!
Troy 30-C Speech Team
The Troy 30-C TMS and WBO Speech Team competed at the IESA Speech State competition in Channahon. The students did an amazing job and came out with many awards. Congratulations to the following students:
WBO Speech Team
Micheal Bacerra, Tatianna Vallejo, Analia Falcon-Diaz, and Alyanna Villareal, Michelle Truss, Emma Garcia, Eromosele Obue, Aubrey Hudson, Sophia Ramirez, De-Asia Stevenson, Abigail Winke, Savannah Jevne, Madison Wheeler, Ava Cannon, Charly Jones, Addison Dietz, Anaia Murakami, Carlin Antos, Josiah Salazar, Tabitha Dahl , Stella Kurtyak, Kate Butterbach, and Olivia Larson
TMS Speech Team
Ella Price, Donovan Murdock-Schey, CeCe Thoele, Ryan Miller, Dylan Gonzalez, Judah Vienne, Natalia Falcon-Diaz, Cara Kranz, Ellie Pitsenberger, Bryan Allwell-Chukwuemeka, Annabelle Morris, Evelyn Corona, Stephanie Decman, Isabella O'Connor, Charleigh Rock, Gracelyn Estabrook, Rosalia Lukas, Gianna Hernandez, and Janiya Jackson
Speech team Coaches are Justine Selock, Shari Pagel, Ann Provencher & Sarah Neuman
Winter Break
No School December 22, 2023 - January 5, 2024
Classes Resume Monday, January 8, 2024
The Troy 30-C District Office will be closed to the public from December 22, 2023- January 5, 2024 Have a wonderful break!
Troy 30-C In the News (Links)
Troy 30-C Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Upcoming Dates to Remember
December 1, 2023 - SIP Day, Half Day Student Attendance
December 20, 2023 - Board of Education Meeting
December 22, 2023 - January 5, 2024 - Winter Break, No Student Attendance
January 12, 2024 - SIP Day, Half Day Student Attendance
January 15, 2024 - Martin Luther King Junior Day, No Student Attendance
January 17, 2024 - Board of Education Meeting