Tri-Valley High School
Monthly Newsletter - October 2026
Fall is here and so are parent/teacher conferences!
Parent/teacher conferences are an excellent time to discuss your student's education with their teachers. Families play an integral role for a successful school year for teachers and students. Please continue to encourage good attendance and diligent study. We are so lucky to have a community where teachers and parents can work together for the success of our students. Please see below for more information.
Order your Mustang apparel & have it delivered right to your house!
All apparel will now be available through our Tri-Valley Mustang Sideline Store. This allows you to order year-round whenever it’s convenient for you, choose from a much larger selection of apparel and accessories, and have your order shipped directly to your home.
Our Sideline Store does not replace our individual team stores. Sport-specific team stores will continue to open throughout the year, and we will share those links on our website as they become available.
Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday October 8th from 2:00 to 8:00 PM in the High School Commons. Please plan to attend.
STAFF SUPPER BREAKS
Teachers will take their supper break as follows:
6:00 – 6:30 PM
Mrs. Vogt
Mrs. Fluth
Mr. Snethen
Mrs. Tupy
Mr. Schroeder
Mr. Hoffman
Miss McKissack
Mr. Peterson
Mrs. Mitchell
Miss Ehlers
Mrs. Soto
6:30 – 7:00 PM
Mr. Hochstatter
Mr. Van Moer
Miss Lacher
Mr. Boe
Mrs. Beaner
Ms. Symens
Mr. Williams
Mrs. Leuning
Mrs. DeWitt
Mr. Christensen
There will be a FAFSA/Scholarship Presentation for both parents and students to attend on the night of conferences.
There will be two sessions, the first will be at 5:00pm and the second will be at 7:00pm.
The presentation will take place in the high school theater.
This presentation is mainly for seniors/juniors and their parents but anyone who is interested in learning more about FAFSA or Scholarships, please feel free to attend.
Ag II and Builders Electric
Students in the Tri-Valley Ag 2 class had the opportunity to learn from industry professional, Talis Johnson, from Builders Electric through a hands-on electrical unit. The experience connected classroom instruction to real-world electrical applications and gave students an opportunity to practice skills they can use in residential, and construction settings.
Students were introduced to several fundamental electrical concepts and techniques. Students learned how to properly complete wire splicing and pigtails, including the importance of making secure and safe electrical connections. Students also learned how to wire a single-pole switch for a light bulb, giving them practical experience controlling a light fixture.
Another major component of the unit was learning how to draw and interpret basic electrical plans. Students observed and created electrical schematics and identifying how different components would be connected before beginning the physical wiring process. This emphasized the importance of planning and understanding an electrical system before installation.
Students were also introduced to 3-way and 4-way switches, learning how multiple switches can be used to control the same light fixture from different locations. The hands-on nature of the lesson allowed students to apply these concepts rather than simply learning them through lecture or diagrams.
The partnership with Builders Electric provided students with industry exposure and helped demonstrate how skills learned in the Ag 2 classroom can translate directly into construction and electrical careers. Having Talis work directly with the students also reinforces the importance of safety, precision, planning, and proper technique when working with electrical systems.
Thank you to Talis Johnson for volunteering his time multiple days in order to help our students with this unit.
TVHS Haunted House
The TVHS Fears and Phobias Haunted House will be on Friday, October 30th in the Middle School.
Trick-or-Treating - 5:00 to 6:00 pm/Free Will Donations.
Full Scare - 7:00 to 10:30 pm.
More details will be published on our website.
Proceeds go to the participating student organizations.
Tri-Valley Veteran's Day Program
Our Veteran's Day Program will be held on Wednesday, November 11th at the high school. More details to come.
Way to Connect Different situations call for different forms of communication. In an effort to be more available to our students, parents and community, I have added a scheduling link to my website and to my email signature. You can simply click the scheduling link and pick a time! If you don’t see a time that works for you, give me a call or send an email and I will try to find a time that works for both of us. I understand that sometimes phone calls or emails can feel impersonal, and it is my goal to support our Tri-Valley family to the best of my ability. Students are welcome to drop into the counseling office whenever I am available. Please be sure to check Google Classrooms (students) and Rooms (parents/guardians) for important updates. Information that is posted to Google Classroom and Rooms includes scholarships, dual credit information, schedule change/registration information, any upcoming college fairs/tours, and more!
