COBRA CONNECTIONS

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 2024-25 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.

Mr. Luke Lutterman, THS Principal, llutterman@triton.k12.mn.us (507) 418-7520

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

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.  Please watch the corresponding video below.

Please note there will be a sixth-grade student and family meeting in the PAC at 5:30 PM. There will also be a Twelfth-grade student and family meeting at 6 PM in the PAC.

Students in sixth and ninth grade will be the only students that attend school on Tuesday, September 3. On this day we will have orientation experiences. Transportation will run as scheduled on this day. Then all students in grades 6-12 will attend school as normal on Wednesday, September 4. 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. This first day is considered a school day for students in sixth and ninth grade and we are hoping for 100% attendance.

The complete school supply lists can be accessed on the Triton Webpage LINKED HERE.

This year all students in grades 6-12 will have a school-issued Chromebook. All students 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.

Steps to receiving 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/cash at time of pick up are also okay. We do not want this fee to stop student use. Please contact Mr. Lutterman for scholarship information or payment plans if needed. We will work with you to make sure all students have access.

Parents/guardians should also be present for Chromebook pick up as a user agreement will need to be signed.

3. Pick up at any of the dates/times listed below

Fall Sports PAC Meeting on Tuesday, August 6

Open House on Wednesday, August 28

First day of School for 6th and 9th graders, Tuesday, September 3

Hi! 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
Address:  813 Highway 14 West, Dodge Center, MN, 55927
Room Name:  Gym
Date:  Thr Aug 8, 2024 (During athletes no contact week) 
Time:  10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Blood Program Leader Name:  Romina Medina
Blood Program Leader Phone Number: 5072029519 Rominamedina2@icloud.com

Click here to make an appointment

Support a Triton High School Senior on their Senior Project!

You are invited to save 3 lives by donating blood. Hosted by Romina Medina with the Red Cross at Triton HS Gym

*Someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime!

Starting School Year 2024-2025 meals are free for all students. We are still encouraging ALL families to fill out the educational benefit form (formerly Free & Reduced Lunch form, Attached Below). This form goes far beyond the original Free and reduced lunch eligibility for families. It could also qualify families for reduced athletic/activity fees, 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.

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. If you need help with doing that, please reach out to me as we still have some funds left in our Cobra Kindne$$ account. This account allows families WITH A CURRENT NEGATIVE BALANCE the opportunity to receive matching funds to get the account taken care of. You must communicate with Misty/Taher to qualify and receive this donation/funds.

For the 2024-2025 school year here are some things parents/guardians need to know for your student(s).

There is an “ala carte only” option when charging to accounts. This option is not covered as FREE! These specialty items must be charged on an account or paid for with cash. Ala Carte is open to Middle & High School Students (grades 6th -12th ).

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. One thing we can do, if requested by the parent/guardian, is blocking your student. If you want your student blocked from ala carte options, you will need to contact myself (Misty) or Kelly by phone at 507-418-7531 or email at mlangley@triton.k12.mn.us, kjohnson@triton.k12.mn.us. When emailing please put the name of student(s) that you want blocked in the subject line. PLEASE NOTE: Students are still able to use cash to purchase ala carte. (Using cash does not affect their account) 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. Please speak with your students about this. If you have any questions, please reach out.

Ala carte items 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)

Ala carte has nothing to do with the regular student meals that are free

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.

We have 3 options for applying money to your student’s account:

1. Pay online through infinite campus (if you need assistance please contact: Elementary,Middle or High School office).

2. Check- Send with student to school or drop off in any office. Make check payable to Triton and put your students name on the memo line.

3. Cash- Send cash with your student to school or drop off to any office- please make sure to have it in an envelope with the student’s first and last name.

Any questions or concerns please contact:

EMAIL: mlangley@triton.k12.mn.us or kjohnson@triton.k12.mn.us

Direct Line: 507-418-7531

2024-25, Application for Benefits, CLICK HERE

2024-25, Application for Benefits Espanol, CLICK HERE

1.  Contact your student's physician for new signed medication orders and action plans (diabetes, asthma, seizures, allergies, feedings, or any daily treatments). Tessa and I are required to have updated orders signed by a doctor and a parent/guardian for each school year before any procedures/treatments or medications can be administered at school. These can be emailed, faxed, or hand delivered - whatever is most convenient. :)  Please reach out to the health office to set up a time for medication/supply drop offs during our meet the teacher days.  All Medication forms can be located on the Triton website under health services.

2.  If your child receives new vaccines over the summer (specifically for Kindergarten, 7th, or 12th grade) please be sure to email/deliver an updated immunization record to the office. Contact the office if you have questions or need information for an exemption. 

3.  As the school year approaches, please be sure to fill out a "Health Update" for your student and let us know about any health issues that may come up during the school year.  The more we know, the better care we can provide here at school! :)

4.  We are also excited to host another opportunity for flu shots here at Triton on September 25th.  Please see the attached flyer for more information.  Pre-registration is required if you wish to have your student receive the flu vaccine here at school. We hope to have nurses available to help with the registration process or any questions during our meet the teacher days as well. 

As always, please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns!  I will be checking emails when I am away from the office!  

Wishing all our Triton families a safe, healthy, and happy summer! 

Nurse Andrea and Tessa

apossehl@triton.k12.mn.us

togren@triton.k12.mn.us

(507) 418-7500, ext. 1203

Student safety and well being will continue to be our number one priority. Information can be reported safely and privately.