COBRA CONNECTIONS - NOVEMBER 10, 2025

IMPORTANT DATES

Important Dates

10

NOVEMBER

 

TES / TMS CONFERENCES

More Information Below ⬇️

10

NOVEMBER

 

ZED MUSIC FESTIVAL

11

NOVEMBER

 

TES VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

9:00AM - East Gym
More Information Below ⬇️

11

NOVEMBER

 

GRADE CHECKS FOR ELIGIBILITY

13

NOVEMBER

 

TES / TMS / THS CONFERENCES

More Information Below ⬇️

20-22

NOVEMBER

 

FALL PLAY

26-28

NOVEMBER

 

NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK

CONFERENCES INFORMATION

Profile of a Graduate

TES

  • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10
  • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Our elementary school teachers will be located in their respective classrooms during conference nights.

A link to sign-up for conferences is below.

Please communicate with your classroom teacher if you would like to meet with additional staff including specialists or office staff.

Please reach out to the office if you need a translator.

📅 SIGN-UPS 📋
CLICK HERE

TMS

  • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10
  • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Our middle school teachers will be located in the South (Elementary) Gym during conference nights.  From 3:30-6:30 PM, we will host an open-house format, allowing you to visit and meet with any teachers you'd like.  Some of your student's teachers are a part of our high school staff and can be found in their respective high school classrooms on November 13 only.

From 6:30-7:30 PM, we will hold group intervention conferences - this time is reserved for pre-scheduled meetings for specific students.  During this hour, teachers may not be available for drop-in visits.  

Please reach out to the office if you need a translator.

THS

  • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Our high school teachers will be located in their respective classrooms during conference nights.  From 3:30-7:30 PM, we will host an open-house format, allowing you to visit and meet with any teachers you'd like. 

Please reach out to the office if you need a translator.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Profile of a Graduate

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Jill Dallenbach has been awarded 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year for Triton Public Schools. 

Jill is the K-12 art teacher for Triton. She has had a passion for art since she was a child. Her mother was a professional artist and had an art studio in their home. Jill grew up exposed to art and the creative process from a young age. Jill has been teaching at Triton for 30 years. 

Jill graduated high school from Apollo High School, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Jill said, “I had a fantastic art teacher named Mr. Hummel. He along with my Mom inspired my passion for art.” 

When looking for colleges to attend, she submitted pictures of her art that she made in high school to Mankato State University. Jill received an art talent grant from MSU and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in visual arts education K-12.

Jill began her teaching career in an elementary school in Madelia, MN. She taught half-time art and was half-time in the kindergarten classroom as a paraprofessional. She wanted to teach art full time and that led her to Triton.

CONTINUE READING HERE ➡️

PROFILE OF A GRADUATE

Profile of a Graduate

PROFILE OF A GRADUATE

The Triton Profile of a Graduate defines the essential skills and competencies students need for success in college, career, and life. Created through a community-driven process, it serves as a guide for educational planning and a shared vision for student, parents, and staff.

This winter, we will focus on INTEGRITY + DEPENDABILITY, emphasizing clear classroom expectations, modeling, and activities that help students strengthen this essential skill.

Our second Profile of a Graduate Program is December 12, 2025.

POG

SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE

Superintendent Update

Triton Families, 

The unofficial results from the Capital Projects Levy question are as follows:
Yes – 460
No – 318

With the approval of this levy, the district will be able to move forward with the priorities outlined in the Capital Projects Proposal. These funds will support:

  • Technology Investments - Staff and student devices, network upgrades, instructional technology, online curriculum, technology staff, and intervention resources.
  • Curricular Investments - Updated textbooks and materials.
  • Facility Improvements - Deferred maintenance needs throughout the facility.
  • Transportation Updates - Replacement of aging buses and vans to ensure a safe, efficient transportation fleet.

This approval will have a tremendous impact and will help us continue providing high-quality learning experiences for our students. Thank you to the voters for showing up, supporting students, and making sure your voices were heard.

Thank you! 
Together #WeAreTriton

Luke Lutterman - Triton Superintendent
llutterman@triton.k12.mn.us
(507) 418-7530 

LEVY

PRESCHOOL

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Triton Elementary School

📚✨ LIBRARY BOOK EXCHANGE! ✨📚

📅 November 10–14

📖 Triton Elementary Library is hosting a Book Exchange, where our community comes together to make a positive impact on children’s literacy! 💕

👉 Here’s how it works:
Bring in books during conferences that you no longer want, and find new (used) books to take home! 🏠📘

📍 Drop-off Details:
📚 Triton Elementary Library
🕞 3:30–7:30 PM during conferences

📗 Accepting gently used children’s books — from infant to high school!
🚫 No torn, scribbled, outdated, or yellow-paged books, please.

📬 More Info:
Contact: Tara Bradford
✉️ tbradford@triton.k12.mn.us

🏴󠁵󠁳󠁩󠁮󠁿 VETERANS DAY 🏴󠁵󠁳󠁩󠁮󠁿
PROGRAM 

📅 November 11th, 2025
🕘 9 AM – East Gym
🚪 Park in the North lot & enter through the Activities door

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Triton Elementary Families:
Do you have a family member currently serving or who has served in the U.S. Military? We’d love to honor them during our Veterans Day program! ❤️💙

📧 Send to: whesse@triton.k12.mn.us
➡️ Include:
• Name of service member
• Military branch
• A photo

📆 Info DUE: October 31!
(If you’ve already submitted before, no need to resend unless honoring someone new)

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Triton Middle School
Homework Link

MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARBOOK

Don't miss the chance to capture all the memories from this school year!  Scan the QR code to order you middle school yearbook today!  The yearbook is filled with photos from the school year and is a great way to look back on the milestones of middle school.  Mrs. Rossi is our yearbook advisor, please contact her if you have any questions.

hrossi@triton.k12.mn.us

Homework Link

8th GRADE COURAGE RETREAT

Our school believes that to do well academically, students need to be comfortable with who they are and feel physically and emotionally safe.  In this effort to create a safe and caring culture, we are brining in Youth Frontiers to facilitate a Courage Retreat.  This high-energy, interactive retreat is scheduled for Thursday, December 4, for the 8th grade class and will be held at the Faith Lutheran Church.  Students will need to bring a sack lunch, or order one from our cafeteria at no cost.  Here is a link to the letter your child will be bringing home about the Courage Retreat. Mrs. Meyer, our TMS Counselor, is coordinating this event, please reach out to her with any questions. 

dmeyer@triton.k12.mn.us

Homework Link

🎒MIDDLE SCHOOL HOMEWORK SUPPORT 🎒

  • Weekly emails will be sent on Tuesday if your child has a missing assignment in Infinite Campus.

  • Homework Club is every Wednesday! It starts after school and ends at 4 PM. Your child will need to be picked up at that time.

  • The Homework Link will show you what work the teacher has assigned in class during the week.

HIGH SCHOOL

Triton High School

📘 ORDER YOUR 2025-2026 THS YEARBOOK 📘

📸 Capture the Memories!
The yearbook staff is working hard to capture all the moments that make this school year special! Don’t miss your chance to reserve your copy before the price increases.

🗓 Order by November 14 at jostensyearbooks.com.

Ordering is quick and easy, with multiple payment options available: Venmo, PayPal, & Credit Card

Already ordered? You can check your purchase status here.

➡️ ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!

ACTIVITIES + ATHLETCS

Activities + Athletics
Online Activity Registration
Athletics Live Streaming

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

CE
CE Brochure
CE Registration
Backpack Program

🏀 BIDDY 🏀 BASKETBALL 

Hosted by Triton Community Ed & the Cobra HS Basketball Teams

👧🧒 Ages 4–Grade 3 are invited to join this fun 3-day camp run by Triton HS athletes & coaches!
Learn basic skills, teamwork & have fun!

💲 Cost: $24
📅 Dates: Wednesdays — Dec 3, 10, & 17
📆 Register by Nov 12 to guarantee a 🩶 T-shirt!
🕞 Time: 3:30–4:30 PM (kids stay after school)

📍 Meeting Spots:
Ages 4–K ➡️ Main Cafeteria
Grades 1–3 ➡️ Small Cafeteria

🏀 Playing Time:
Boys ➡️ East Gym
Girls ➡️ West Gym

🚗 Pick-Up Info:
Ages 4–K ➡️ Main Elementary Doors
Grades 1–3 ➡️ Main Activities Entrance
⚠️ Kids must be picked up inside (no parking lot pick-up!)

🤼‍♂️ YOUTH 🤼‍♂️ WRESTLING 

👧🧒 Pre-K - 6th Grade

📣 Kick-Off Meeting: Nov 12, 6 PM – Triton Main Cafeteria
👉 Bring gently used wrestling gear to exchange!

💲 Cost: $60/wrestler or $100 family cap
📅 Season: Dec 9 – Mar 10
📅 Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
📅 Register by Nov 8
🕕 Time: PreK–2nd ➡️ 6–7 PM
🕖 Time: Grades 3–6 ➡️ 7–8:15 PM

📍 Location: Wrestling/Multipurpose Room (enter through Activities Entrance – north side of school)

🏐 VENOM 🏐 VOLLEYBALL

👧🧒 5th-12th Grade

📅  Team Placement Date: December 6
🕕 Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
📍 Location: East + West Gym

📅 Registration due by Nov 23
📲 Scan the code to register!

🍎 FOOD DRIVE 🥫

📅 Oct 20 – Dec 15
📍 Drop-off: Kasson American Legion or SEMCAC

🤝 Help fill our community food shelves!
Items Needed:
🥫 Canned Food
🍗 Fresh Meat
🥕 Fruits & Veggies
🌾 Dry Cereal

🧤 USED COBRA GEAR DRIVE 🧥

📅 November 11
📍 Drop-off: 
TES/TMS/THS Office

🧣 Donate gently used or new:
Cobra Gear

🎁 Distribution: November 13 | 3:00–7:00pm
📍 Triton Cafeteria

🎄 HOLIDAY CRAFT 🎁
+ VENDOR MARKET

📅 December 13
📍 Triton Public Schools
🕙 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

🎅 Free pics with Santa 🎠 Sleigh rides & more
Sponsored by the Dodge Center Chamber of Commerce

💌 Interested vendors:
📞 507-418-7550
📧 kfaber@triton.k12.mn.us

📚 DOLLY PARTON 📚 IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF DODGE COUNTY

💖 Putting books in the hands of over 650 children in Dodge County!

💰 Anticipated 2026 program cost: $22,000

2026 Fundraising Campaign
Starts Soon!

📱➡️ Scan QR Code to donate today! 

SPEAK UP FOR SAFETY

Speak Up For Safety
Speak Up For Safety

Student safety and well being will continue to be our number one priority. SpeakUp for Safety is a tipline for students and staff members to share their concerns about bullying, planned fights, students in crisis (suicide, self-harm, drug or alcohol abuse), school violence, and other safety concerns or urgent situations.

SpeakUp is safe and confidential and is available to staff and students 24/7.

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CONTACT US

Staff Directory
https://www.triton.k12.mn.us/staff

School Hours:
8:05 AM - 3:09 PM

Office Hours:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Summer Office Hours:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Monday - Thursday)

SCHOOLS

Triton Elementary School
507-418-7500

Triton Middle School
507-418-7510

Triton High School
507-418-7520

Triton Community Education
507-418-7550

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