COBRA CONNECTIONS - JULY 21,2025

Thank you for taking a minute to read through this information. We want to make sure you as families and students have everything you need for a successful start to the 2025-26 school year. You can expect to receive some additional information in mid-August. We are not trying to overwhelm you and cut your summer short with this communication, but we do want to make sure you have access to important dates and details so you can plan accordingly.

Once again, thank you for taking a minute to read through the updates listed below and for your continued support and engagement. As always, feel free to reach out with questions or concerns.

Mrs. Tanisha Fox, THS Principal
tfox@triton.k12.mn.us | 507-418-7520

Mrs. Tricia Johnson, TMS Dean of Students
tjohnson@triton.k12.mn.us | 507-418-7510

Mr. Shane Van Beek, TES Principal
svanbeek@triton.k12.mn.us | 507-418-7500

THURSDAY, JULY 31 | 7 PM
Fall Activities Eligibility Meeting

MONDAY, AUGUST 11
Fall Activities Begin

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 | 2:30-6:30 PM
TMS + THS Open House
6th Grade Student and Parent Meeting in the PAC | 5:30 PM
12th Grade Student and Parent Meeting in the PAC | 6:00 PM

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
6th + 9th Grade Orientation + First Day
TES Interview Day 1 - Sign-ups for teacher interview days will be sent out on Aug. 18. Information on school pictures for TES will be included.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
TMS + THS First Day of School
TES Interview Day 2 - Sign-ups for teacher interview days will be sent out on Aug. 18. Information on school pictures for TES will be included.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
TES First Day of School

REGISTRATION FOR 2025-2026

1. Registration for any new or returning students in grades K-12 is now online and can be completed on any device that has an internet browser and will be completed through the Infinite Campus Portal. This will replace a large amount of paperwork that families have traditionally had to complete each year. There are different steps to register depending on whether you are completely new to district or if you are currently or previously enrolled. Complete your registration here.

2. If you haven’t filled out your educational benefits form yet, you can make a tremendous difference for our students by doing so right away. If you’re not certain whether you qualify, please take a moment and fill out the form. Your family circumstances may have recently changed due to employment loss or other financial challenges, so you may now qualify. Access the document here or pick it up at Open House or Meet the Teacher.

TRANSPORTATION
507-418-7540

HEALTH SERVICES

RESOURCES AVAILABLE

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

SCHOOL LUNCH INFORMATION

School Year 2025-2026 meals are free for all students. We still encourage ALL families to fill out the Educational Benefit Form (formerly Free & Reduced Lunch).

This form goes far beyond the original Free & Reduced Lunch eligibility for families. It could also qualify families for reduced athletic/activity fees, SUN Bucks (EBT during the summer), funding for internet access and technology, and AP Testing support. For the school district, it brings in additional compensatory funding from the State of MN that can be used for a multitude of things to benefit the kids and our schools.

PAYING YOUR FOOD SERVICE ACCOUNT

Parents/Guardians: You are responsible for any negative balance that your student’s account may have. These accounts need to be paid and brought up to date. We have 3 options for applying money to your student’s account:

Online (Infinite Campus)
Check- Send with student to school or drop off in any office. Make check payable to Triton and put your student's first and last name on the memo line.
Cash- Send cash with your student to school or drop off to any office. Place cash in an envelope with the student’s first and last name.

SACK LUNCHES FROM HOME

If your student brings lunch from home and wants a milk, it is an extra charge of $.70.
Milk is only free with school breakfast & lunch. Please make sure you have funds in your student’s account.

ALA CARTE - TMS + THS STUDENTS ONLY

Ala Carte is separate from regular student meals, and this option is NOT COVERED AS FREE! These specialty items must be charged on an account or paid for with cash.

Students MUST have a positive balance in their account, or pay cash day of purchase, for any Ala Carte purchases. Any student with a negative balance will NOT be allowed extras or ala carte items (*THEY WILL BE ALLOWED TO GET THE REGULAR MEAL).

Ala Carte items may include:

Cookie, ice cream, smoothies, chips, juices, pickles, fruit snacks, extra diner sandwich, extra pizza slice, extra fries, extra milks, or a second meal, etc.

Please have a conversation with your student about the Ala Carte option and what their boundaries are when using it. The Taher staff is unable to monitor every student that comes through when it comes to allergies or limits. This is up to individual families.

If requested by the parent/guardian, Ala Carte may be blocked (*PLEASE NOTE: Students are still able to use cash to purchase Ala Carte since using cash does not affect their account). If you want your student blocked from Ala Carte options, email Misty Langley or Kelly Johnson with the name of the student(s) that you want blocked in the subject line or call Food Service directly at 507-418-7531.

TMS + THS OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, Aug. 27 | 2:30-6:30 PM
6th Grade Student and Parent Meeting in the PAC | 5:30 PM
12th Grade Student and Parent Meeting in the PAC | 6:00 PM

Meet with homeroom/advisor teachers
Pick up schedules
Pick up Chromebooks
Set up lockers
GET SCHOOL PICTURES TAKEN
Food trucks HammerQ and Unbakeable will be serving outside the activities entrance

6TH + 9TH GRADE ORIENTATION +

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

Tuesday, September 2

Students in 6th + 9th grade only
Half of the day will be orientation and the other half will go through an abbreviated periods 1-8 schedule
This orientation/first day is considered a school day for students in 6th + 9th grade, and we are hoping for 100% attendance
We have implemented this change as we feel orientation experiences are very important and when scheduled in the summer, families have many events and activities taking place
Transportation will run as scheduled

TMS+THS SCHEDULES

We are working very hard on finishing schedules and locker assignments. Our goal is to have all student schedules finished as soon as possible. Schedules will be published on August 27. Students can pick up their schedules at Open House or Orientation.

TMS+THS CHROMEBOOKS

All students in grades 6-12 will have a school-issued Chromebook and should be using the school-issued device and not a personal computer while at school. Requests for exceptions should be made by contacting the building principal. To receive your Chromebook:

1. Read the Chromebook Use Procedures

2. Pay the Yearly $40 Technology Rental Fee

Electronic payment is available via your Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Checks payable to Triton / Cash at time of pick up are also okay
We do not want this fee to stop student use. Please contact Mrs. Fox for scholarship information or payment plans if needed. We will work with you to make sure all students have access.

3. Sign User Agreement (parent/guardian AND student) and Pick Up Chromebook at:

Open House- Wednesday, August 27
Orientation/First Day of School for 6th + 9th Graders- Tuesday, September 2

HOW TO STAY ENGAGED WITH YOUR STUDENT'S SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

Triton Public Schools uses a variety of tools to communicate with our families and students, and we have been working hard to make sure that families have the information they need to help guide their student(s) through their years at Triton Public Schools.

We want all students to develop self-advocacy skills and learn to manage things appropriately, but parent/guardian guidance and support are crucial to the overall success of students and our school.

Please use the guide pictured to stay involved and engaged in your child's educational experiences.

Stay involved, informed, and engaged by checking out our:

FALL ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY MEETING

Thursday, July 31
7 PM
PAC

All students in 7th-12th grade who plan to participate in an activity listed below should attend with at least one parent/guardian:

Cheerleading
Cross Country
Fall Play
Football
Soccer
Volleyball

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Preschool registration is open! Find the registration link on our website, https://www.triton.k12.mn.us/page/preschool. Classes are filling quickly, do not delay to register your preschooler!

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Triton High School and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive.

Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!

Drive Details:

Site: Triton High School Gym
Date: Thursday, Aug 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Support a Triton High School Senior Abby Wirkus on her Senior Project!

You are invited to save 3 lives by donating blood. Someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds, and most of us will need blood in our lifetime!