The Triad Preschool For All program, housed at C.A. Henning Elementary, has been honored with the 2025 Gold Circle of Quality Award by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) — the highest recognition awarded to early childhood programs in Illinois.
The Gold Circle Award is based on rigorous standards that emphasize instructional quality, family engagement, staff qualifications, ongoing professional development, and effective program administration.
This recognition highlights the dedication and excellence of Triad’s Preschool For All staff in building a strong educational foundation for young learners.
We are deeply grateful for our team’s hard work and commitment to providing families with the support and resources needed for children to thrive as they begin their school journey.
Congratulations to the Preschool For All team on this outstanding achievement!
Pictured are: Katie Moore, pre-k SLP, Cristy Yates, pre-k teacher, Jessica Stein, pre-k teacher, Lisa Detmer, early childhood teacher, Shelby Kuhl, pre-k teacher, and Sarah Davis, early childhood teacher.
The Gold Circle Award is based on rigorous standards that emphasize instructional quality, family engagement, staff qualifications, ongoing professional development, and effective program administration.
This recognition highlights the dedication and excellence of Triad’s Preschool For All staff in building a strong educational foundation for young learners.
We are deeply grateful for our team’s hard work and commitment to providing families with the support and resources needed for children to thrive as they begin their school journey.
Congratulations to the Preschool For All team on this outstanding achievement!
Pictured are: Katie Moore, pre-k SLP, Cristy Yates, pre-k teacher, Jessica Stein, pre-k teacher, Lisa Detmer, early childhood teacher, Shelby Kuhl, pre-k teacher, and Sarah Davis, early childhood teacher.
This afternoon, Triad CUSD #2 broke ground on the Knights Crossing Transition House. Knights Crossing will be a school home where our young adults learn and practice the skills they need for independent living -- cooking meals, managing daily responsibilities, and gaining confidence for the future. The name is fitting: just as Knights are known for courage and perseverance, this house represents a crossing into adulthood, independence, and opportunity. This house reflects the heart of the Triad district's mission: preparing every student for life beyond the classroom. It would not be possible without the vision of our board, our staff, the support of our families, and the commitment of our community. Together, we are building more than a house -- we are building a foundation for independence and success for generations to come. #Growing2gether
🌱 Growing2gether - Our 2025-26 Theme! 🌱
As we kick off another incredible school year, we're excited to share our theme: Growing2gether - a perfect fit for Triad CUSD #2!
From our humble beginnings in 1959 with 79 seniors and 22 teachers, we've grown into a thriving family of 565 staff members serving record enrollment numbers. Our 8th grade class of 339 students is the largest in Triad history! 📈
But growth isn't just about numbers - it's about:
✨ Academic excellence (87% AP exam pass rate!)
🎵 Thriving programs (138 members in our largest band ever!)
🏆 Championship success (15 state titles and counting!)
🏗️ New facilities (groundbreaking for our new middle school this fall!)
Growing2gether means we support each other - students, staff, families, and community - as we continue building on our legacy of excellence. Together, we're not just growing in size, we're growing in our ambitions, our goals, and our commitment to every Hornet, Cub, Star, Spartan, Crusader, and Knight! 💙❤️
#Growing2gether
As we kick off another incredible school year, we're excited to share our theme: Growing2gether - a perfect fit for Triad CUSD #2!
From our humble beginnings in 1959 with 79 seniors and 22 teachers, we've grown into a thriving family of 565 staff members serving record enrollment numbers. Our 8th grade class of 339 students is the largest in Triad history! 📈
But growth isn't just about numbers - it's about:
✨ Academic excellence (87% AP exam pass rate!)
🎵 Thriving programs (138 members in our largest band ever!)
🏆 Championship success (15 state titles and counting!)
🏗️ New facilities (groundbreaking for our new middle school this fall!)
Growing2gether means we support each other - students, staff, families, and community - as we continue building on our legacy of excellence. Together, we're not just growing in size, we're growing in our ambitions, our goals, and our commitment to every Hornet, Cub, Star, Spartan, Crusader, and Knight! 💙❤️
#Growing2gether
🎉 Welcome to the Triad High School Knight Family! ⚔️🏰
We're thrilled to introduce our newest team members joining us this year:
📚 Virginia Kabureck - English Teacher
🏃♀️ Megan Kronk - Health/PE Teacher
📖 Cara Lane - English Teacher
🌍 Mauricio Flores - Foreign Language Teacher
💼 Kali Patterson - Business Teacher
🔬 Kristin Droege - Science Teacher
🌟 Cayla Seaton - Special Education Teacher
What an incredible group of educators joining our Knight community! Each brings unique talents and dedication that will inspire and empower our students to achieve greatness.
Please join us in giving them a warm Triad welcome as we gear up for an outstanding school year! #Growing2gether
We're thrilled to introduce our newest team members joining us this year:
📚 Virginia Kabureck - English Teacher
🏃♀️ Megan Kronk - Health/PE Teacher
📖 Cara Lane - English Teacher
🌍 Mauricio Flores - Foreign Language Teacher
💼 Kali Patterson - Business Teacher
🔬 Kristin Droege - Science Teacher
🌟 Cayla Seaton - Special Education Teacher
What an incredible group of educators joining our Knight community! Each brings unique talents and dedication that will inspire and empower our students to achieve greatness.
Please join us in giving them a warm Triad welcome as we gear up for an outstanding school year! #Growing2gether
🎉 Welcome to the Triad Middle School Crusader Family! ⚔️
We're excited to introduce our newest team members joining us this year:
📚 Madison Sweitzer - 8th Grade English Teacher
🌟 Hannah Patel - Special Education Teacher
🌟 Michelle Merchant - Special Education Teacher
🌟 Mauricio Flores - Foreign LanguageTeacher
These dedicated educators bring passion, expertise, and heart to our school community. We know they'll make an incredible impact on our Crusaders' learning journey!
Please join us in giving them a warm Triad welcome as we embark on another fantastic school year together! #Growing2gether
🎉 Welcome to Our Amazing School Communities!
We're excited to introduce our newest team members joining us this year:
🐻 St. Jacob Elementary Cubs:
📚 Kaitlyn Portell - 5th Grade Teacher
🏃♂️ Jake Laird - Physical Education Teacher
🐝 Marine Elementary Hornets:
🏃♂️ Jake Laird - Physical Education Teacher
We're so fortunate to have these dedicated educators joining our families! Kaitlyn will be inspiring our 5th grade Cubs, while Jake will be bringing energy and enthusiasm to PE classes at both schools.
Please join us in giving them a warm welcome as they help our Cubs and Hornets learn, grow, and buzz with excitement this school year! #Growing2gether
We're excited to introduce our newest team members joining us this year:
🐻 St. Jacob Elementary Cubs:
📚 Kaitlyn Portell - 5th Grade Teacher
🏃♂️ Jake Laird - Physical Education Teacher
🐝 Marine Elementary Hornets:
🏃♂️ Jake Laird - Physical Education Teacher
We're so fortunate to have these dedicated educators joining our families! Kaitlyn will be inspiring our 5th grade Cubs, while Jake will be bringing energy and enthusiasm to PE classes at both schools.
Please join us in giving them a warm welcome as they help our Cubs and Hornets learn, grow, and buzz with excitement this school year! #Growing2gether
🎉 Welcome to the Silver Creek Elementary Spartan Family! 🏛️
We're thrilled to introduce our newest team members joining us this year:
📚 Jordyn Fields - 3rd Grade Teacher
🏃♂️ Dustin Kincade - Physical Education Teacher
📚 Megan Blackwell - Special Education Teacher
Both bring incredible passion and dedication to our school community. We know they'll inspire our young Spartans to learn, grow, and achieve greatness!
Please join us in giving them a warm Silver Creek welcome. Here's to an amazing school year ahead!
#Growing2gether
🌟 BIG WELCOME to our newest Henning Elementary Stars! 🌟
We're thrilled to introduce the amazing educators joining our school family this year:
✨ Ella Moore - 5th Grade
✨ Faith Grapperhaus - 5th Grade
✨ Sarah Davis - Pre-K
✨ Valerie Orr - Kindergarten
✨ Jeremy Spradling - 5th Grade
Our students are so lucky to learn from these incredible teachers! Please join us in giving them a warm Henning welcome. Here's to an outstanding school year ahead! #Growing2gether
We're thrilled to introduce the amazing educators joining our school family this year:
✨ Ella Moore - 5th Grade
✨ Faith Grapperhaus - 5th Grade
✨ Sarah Davis - Pre-K
✨ Valerie Orr - Kindergarten
✨ Jeremy Spradling - 5th Grade
Our students are so lucky to learn from these incredible teachers! Please join us in giving them a warm Henning welcome. Here's to an outstanding school year ahead! #Growing2gether
Aramark, Triad's Food Service Provider, is now hiring. Visit https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6344962fc4f31288&from=shareddesktop_copy to apply.
Congratulations to members of the TMS/THS Track & Field, THS Tennis, and THS Baseball teams who were recognized at last night's board of education meeting for placing at the state level in their respective sports. #TriadTogether
Triad CUSD #2 has released the 2025-2026 School Supply Lists for each school and they can be found at https://www.tcusd2.org/article/2281389. Enjoy the rest of your summer! #TriadTogether
On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve. #TriadTogether
Tomorrow is the last day of school and is a half day of student attendance! Have a safe & relaxing summer. Congratulations to our recent graduates! We will see everyone else in the fall! #TriadTogether
Triad CUSD #2 is currently hiring for multiple special education teaching positions. Visit https://bit.ly/applyattriad to view posted jobs and apply online! #TriadTogether
Today, we celebrate our incredible Speech-Language Pathologists! Thank you for helping students find their voice, build confidence, and communicate with the world. Your impact is powerful and lasting. Triad is grateful for all you do! #TriadTogether
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!!! #TriadTogether
Tonight's high school graduation ceremony will be streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/live/bFwSC-epFbs?feature=shared
Elementary Parents: We've begun loading buses for afternoon pickup. Routes will be approximately 15 minutes late. We thank you for your patience as we work to keep our students and staff safe.
Congratulations to Triad's IES Region 5 Banquet Award Recipients: From top row, then left to right: Diane Frey (STJ), Keely McFarland (THS), Kendra Litteken (THS), Adam Schroeder (CAH), Susan Parker (CAH). Bottom row far right: Emily Pence (STJ). #TriadTogether
Today we celebrate our amazing school nurses! Their compassion, expertise, and dedication keep our students healthy and ready to learn. Thank you for being the heartbeat of our schools! #SchoolNursesDay #TriadTogether
