Tri-Valley CUSD #3

Pre-K screening will take place March 16th and 17th and Kindergarten screening will be the 18th, this year at the Downs United Methodist Church. If you have a student that will be age eligible for pre-K or Kindergarten services for 2026-2027, please call the office to schedule an appointment for screening. We will begin scheduling appointments on January 5th, 2026. Please call the elementary office at (309)-378-2031 to schedule your screening date and time.

PTO would like to remind families that Sunday, January 18th is special pricing for Tri-Valley students and families as well as a special guest appearance from Bluey!

If you are interested in purchasing tickets, here is the link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/TriValleyBluey

IMPORTANT REMINDER:

Tri-Valley Schools will be closed Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

What do a football coach, elementary principal, school guidance counselor, band leader, high school principal, safety director and a host of teachers and staff from ES, MS, and HS have in common, they are all performers in this year’s faculty play!! Friday Jan 23 @ 7p and Saturday Jan 24 @ 7p. Come out to see "All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Murder Mystery", a hilarious one act play everyone is sure to enjoy! Tickets are on sale now!

Shoutout to our newest Vikings of Valor winners for the month of December at Tri-Valley Middle School. They’ve proven that you don’t need a shield to protect others—sometimes all it takes is a smile and a seat at the table. Thank you for being kind!

Winter Break Reminder:
Friday, December 19th - Early Dismissal ( Winter Break Begins)
Tuesday Janurary 6th - School Resumes

Enjoy your break, and Happy Holidays!

8th Grade Girls 3rd in State! Congratulations to 8th grade girls basketball on defeating Lawerenceville in the IESA 8 3A 3rd place game Thursday night in Germantown Hills. GO VIKINGS!

Congratulations to our very own Josh Roop on his upcoming induction into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame!
Coach Roop will be inducted during the 2026 spring banquet, after surpassing 150 career wins this past season. More importantly, Coach Roop has made a lasting impact on so many Tri-Valley athletes since he took over the football program almost 20 years ago.
Congrats, Coach Roop!

Our new music teacher, Mrs. Carlson, put on a great show last night with our kindergarten and second grade students! The kids were able to sing, present speaking parts, and provide a fun way to enter into winter break. Great job Mrs. Carlson and all of our kindergarten and second grade students!

Congratulations to the preschool teams and students for their excellent performance Monday night! Great job to our teachers for getting them ready and the kids for putting on a great show!

8th grade girls advance! Tri-Valley Middle School's 8th grade girls basketball team defeated Burr Ridge Gower 47-16 on Monday in Germantown Hills to advance in the 8 3A IESA State Tournament. The girls return to action Wednesday night at 6:30 pm in Germantown Hills. GO VIKINGS!

4th in Sate!!! Congratulations to our 7th grade girls basketball team on finishing 4th at the IESA 7 3A State Basketball Tournament. GO VIKINGS!

Sectional champs! Congratulations to 8th grade girls basketball on defeating Maroa 40-31 in Eureka Wednesday to win their IESA 8 3A Sectional. The girls will play Saturday at 1:00 in Germantown Hills in the IESA State tournament. GO VIKINGS!

This holiday season, give the gift that keeps on giving...

Order your yearbook below:

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For more information, please contact Rachel Angus - rangus@tri-valley3.org

7th grade girls basketball to play for 3rd place in state! The girls won Saturday morning to advance to the elite eight, but fell just short in their second game. They now will play for 3rd place in the state on Thursday night at 6:00 pm in Auburn. Good luck ladies & GO VIKINGS!

8th girls basketball wins Regional! Congratulations to Tri-Valley's 8th grade girls basketball on winning their IESA 8 3A regional by defeating El Paso Gridley 40-23 Friday night in Pontiac. Great job ladies!

7th grade girls basketball state sendoff is at 10:00 Saturday Dec 6. The team will depart the middle school with a fire truck escort through town as they to Auburn HS for their 1:00 pm game vs Burr Ridge Gower. Join the community in sending the team off to state. GO VIKINGS!

State Bound! Congratulations to Tri-Valley’s 7th grade girls basketball team on defeating Monticello 28-22 on Wednesday night to win their IESA 7 3A Sectional and advance to the state tournament. The girls will play Saturday at 1:00 pm in Auburn. GO VIKINGS!

Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball team on winning their 7 3A IESA Regional Championship over El Paso Tuesday night! Go Vikings!

Wishing our Tri-Valley community a wonderful Thanksgiving! As a quick reminder, schools will be closed for the break starting tomorrow, November 26th.

Classes will resume on Monday, December 1st. We hope you enjoy the long weekend with family and friends. See you in December!

GO VIKINGS!