Troy 30-C Monthly Happenings

From the Troy 30-C staff, administration, and Board of Education

As the holiday season approaches, Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C is celebrating a remarkable display of generosity, kindness, and community spirit taking place across all district buildings and departments.

From elementary classrooms to transportation garages, Troy 30-C students, staff, and families are demonstrating what it truly means to give thanks and give back during this special time of year.

A huge thank you to the Troy 30-C families who participated in our Winter Family Survey. With 972 responses, we doubled our participation from the fall, marking our second-highest response rate since the survey began in 2023. Building leadership teams are currently analyzing the feedback to plan for continuous improvement. Preliminary district-wide data reveals that our safety score has increased by three points to an impressive 91% favorable rating. This exciting growth confirms that our efforts to create a thriving, safe environment for students, staff, and families are making a difference.

Please click here to view our December #BeTroySafe video focused on Mental Health Awareness. In this short but important clip, Jeff Bean, our Director of Safety and Security, shares how parents can partner with teachers, staff, and social workers to support students’ mental health—especially during the holiday season.

The holidays can be wonderful—and sometimes overwhelming—for kids and teens. If your child could use someone to talk to, or if you'd like guidance navigating a tough moment, we're here to help.

Through Cartwheel, your family has access to teletherapy, family check-ins, and psychiatric care with licensed clinicians. No waitlists, no hassle—just support when you need it.

Reach out to your child’s school counselor or get started here: https://www.cartwheel.org/families

Cartwheel has put together some simple, fun activities to help families connect and create special moments together.

Try these conversation starters at the dinner table, an act of kindness checklist, and more!

If inclement weather affects a regular school day, we will communicate directly through ParentSquare. Whenever possible, we’ll notify families the night before so you can plan ahead—but sometimes, decisions may need to be made early in the morning. These early morning decisions will be made by 6 am if possible.

If a weather-related closure is necessary, an E-Learning Day may be used. You can find details about our E-Learning expectations and procedures on our website: www.troy30c.org/elearning.

As we enter the sick season, please make sure your contact information in Skyward Family Access is up to date.

Follow these steps to make changes to phone numbers and email addresses in Skyward Family Access.

Each student must have two emergency contacts listed in addition to their parent(s)/guardian(s). These contacts should be available to pick up your child promptly, during the school day, if needed.

Also, check that your ParentSquare notification settings are correct. If the School Nurse can’t reach you by phone, she may send a ParentSquare message for a quick reply. Keeping communication open is important in case of illness or an emergency.

An improvement to how you receive notifications for posts from ParentSquare. If you use the ParentSquare app and have both app and text notifications turned on, you'll receive post notifications through the app, with text notifications sent only as a backup when needed. This smart delivery system will simplify and streamline how you receive communications through ParentSquare.

No change for time-sensitive messages: Direct Messages and alerts will continue to be delivered via your preferred methods.

No action is required from your side! If you already use the app and have both app and text notifications turned on, you'll automatically benefit from this smart notification delivery.

William B. Orenic Students of the Month for October are 6th grade students Lennox Skala, Evelyn Koulis, Mariia Vernudina, and Vincent Vienne.

Troy Middle School Students of the Month for October are 7th grade students Tatiana Vallejo, Jahmya Porter, Mylie Boyer, and Kanstantsin Kuzniatsou. 8th grade students are Julius Brandolino, Destiny Everett, Lillian Baranak, and Emma Bedolla.

The Troy 30-C Band and Choir have been hard at work spreading holiday magic! From their high-energy performance at the Joliet Light Up the Holidays Parade to caroling sessions starting at the Shorewood-Troy Library, our students are making the season bright. Thank you to everyone who has come out to support them!

Congratulations to the 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team on their Regional Championship!

Congratulations to the 6th Grade Girls Basketball Team on an undefeated conference regular season with a 14-0 record and finishing second in the conference tournament!

Congratulations to the TMS Speech Team who competed in the state contest with prepared acting solos, duets, small groups, and improvisations. They came home with thirty-two 1st and 2nd place ratings, and sixteen Judge's Choice Awards!

Click here for information about athletic activities and clubs offered to Troy 30-C students.

December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026 - Winter Break, No Student Attendance (The Troy 30-C District Office will be closed to the public.)

January 5 & 6, 2026 - Teacher Institute Days, No Student Attendance

January 13, 2026 - BPAC Hands on Literacy Strategies Workshop

January 16, 2026 - School Improvement Day, Early Dismissal (campus 11:05, elementary 11:50)

January 16, 2026 - Mid Trimester 2

January 19, 2026 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No Student Attendance/District Closed