Congratulations to our staff members who have completed fifteen years of service to the students of the Trenton R-IX School District: Colbi Kirk, Jon Guthrie, Cindy Tabbert, Alta Thorne, and Brian Albrecht.

Congratulations to our staff members who have completed ten years of service to the students of the Trenton R-IX School District: Carol Leeper, Tammy Miller, and Vanessa Pauley.

Congratulations to our staff members who have completed five years of service to the students of the Trenton R-IX School District: Sarah Pauley, Cassandra Marshal, Robin Burkeybile, Madeline Cotton, Michelle Hixson, Dr. Lysander Overstreet, Emily Lasley, Mercedes West, Bethany Streiff, and Jennifer Sager.

Thank you to our retired staff members who continue to come back and step in where we need them most. Rob Deaver, Kris Ockenfels, Sonci Jones, Jackie Wyant, and Dana Creason. And a special thank you to those not pictured: Mary Woodson, Chris Parks, Jane Cooksey and Kim Foster.

Congratulations to Mattie Yoder, Sheridan Mounce, Sally Schroeder, Sarah Pauley, Amanda Bachman, and Charlie Bacon on achieving perfect attendance for the 2025–2026 school year.

Congratulations to our staff members for their outstanding attendance this year, each missed one day or less: Andrew Pauley, Rob Deaver, and Angela Csicsai.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Early Out
Rissler: 12:00
THS/TMS: 12:15
Early Out
Rissler: 12:00
THS/TMS: 12:15

Our last day with our current 4th graders raising the American Flag.

THS Activities 5/18 - 5/23

Please join us as we celebrate the retirements of Lisa Brewer, Charley Crimi, Annette Donohue, Kevin Hixson, Lysander Overstreet, and Darcie Taylor.
We’ll gather on Friday, May 15, immediately following the end-of-year celebration (around 2:00 p.m.) in the Graham McVay Memorial Commons at Trenton High School.
All family and friends are invited to attend.
We’ll gather on Friday, May 15, immediately following the end-of-year celebration (around 2:00 p.m.) in the Graham McVay Memorial Commons at Trenton High School.
All family and friends are invited to attend.

Registration for Trenton R-IX Summer School is now OPEN!
May 20th - June 24th
7:30AM - 3:00PM
Rissler Elementary School
**No School May 25th or June 19th**
Use the link to register! (one for each student you plan to enroll)
https://forms.gle/DacQyWAiLa9L3hyj7
May 20th - June 24th
7:30AM - 3:00PM
Rissler Elementary School
**No School May 25th or June 19th**
Use the link to register! (one for each student you plan to enroll)
https://forms.gle/DacQyWAiLa9L3hyj7

The track at CF Russell Stadium is closed today due to graduation. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Early Out TODAY for meetings and THS Graduation!
Rissler: 12:00
TMS/THS: 12:15
Students in Mrs. Gott's class planted grass seeds in their gardening unit and practiced their cutting skills trimming the grass.






TMS Band Concert tonight at 6:00PM in the PAC.

A BIG thank you to our Community Helpers for their support during MAP testing.

PreK students have been working on rhythm in class and created Danny Go rhythm sticks to help learn the beats to songs.




Join us for an important conversation about the future of rural public schools.
📅 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center – Chillicothe
This community town hall will focus on how public schools are funded, current challenges, and how recent legislation may impact our local schools.
Keynote speaker Duane Martin will provide insight into education policy, followed by a short presentation and a Q&A panel with area superintendents.
Topics will include:
• School funding and state support
• Legislative changes impacting education
• The future of rural schools and communities
This is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.
Open to all residents of Mercer, Grundy, and Livingston...
📅 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center – Chillicothe
This community town hall will focus on how public schools are funded, current challenges, and how recent legislation may impact our local schools.
Keynote speaker Duane Martin will provide insight into education policy, followed by a short presentation and a Q&A panel with area superintendents.
Topics will include:
• School funding and state support
• Legislative changes impacting education
• The future of rural schools and communities
This is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.
Open to all residents of Mercer, Grundy, and Livingston...

Join us for an important conversation about the future of rural public schools.
📅 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center – Chillicothe
This community town hall will focus on how public schools are funded, current challenges, and how recent legislation may impact our local schools.
Keynote speaker Duane Martin will provide insight into education policy, followed by a short presentation and a Q&A panel with area superintendents.
Topics will include:
• School funding and state support
• Legislative changes impacting education
• The future of rural schools and communities
This is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.
Open to all residents of Mercer, Grundy, and Livingston...
📅 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Gary Dickinson Performing Arts Center – Chillicothe
This community town hall will focus on how public schools are funded, current challenges, and how recent legislation may impact our local schools.
Keynote speaker Duane Martin will provide insight into education policy, followed by a short presentation and a Q&A panel with area superintendents.
Topics will include:
• School funding and state support
• Legislative changes impacting education
• The future of rural schools and communities
This is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.
Open to all residents of Mercer, Grundy, and Livingston...

Mrs. Whipple’s class participated in a writing unit on how to do a step by step project then demonstrated by making s’mores in class.







