
Students who are on a quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure should begin checking Google Classrooms on a daily basis. They will receive attendance credit when assignments have been turned in. If you have not received an invite for your Google Classroom please contact your teacher and they will send you an invitation. Starting Monday, August 30th we will have TMS... READ MORE >

Trenton Middle School awards will be held Wednesday, May 18th. Families and friends are welcome to attend. 5th Grade: 8:158th Grade: 8:457th Grade: 9:156th Grade: 9:45 Visitors should check into the middle school office. READ MORE >

Link to Iowa Cubs Itinerary This trip is for all 5-7th grade students who qualified under the following criteria:No IE’sNo ISS/OSS90% attendance Completed 16 i-Ready math & reading lessons in the 4th quarter. READ MORE >
Rachael Rongey has been selected by the Trenton R-IX Board of the Education as the 2021-2022 District teacher of the year. Rachael is the 5th grade Science teacher and has been teaching for 16 years and in Trenton for eight years. Mrs. Rongey uses instructional methods that intrigue and inspire her students. One of her most successful strategies is utilizing... READ MORE >

We are still taking Egg My Yard orders until Thursday. Ignore the first deadline. Thank you to all who have shared and ordered already. We are 5 yards away from our goal. I know we can meet the goal!!!!Click Here READ MORE >

Trenton Middle School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) hosted a banquet on Thursday, April 7, 2022 with around 80 people in attendance. This banquet was a time to celebrate all the accomplishments our chapter has had this past school year. Current officers welcomed and served supper. They served alfredo, breadsticks, salad and Texas sheet... READ MORE >

Mrs. Sheridan Mounce was selected by the staff of Trenton Middle School as Teacher of the Quarter for the 1st quarter. Mrs. Mounce teaches art at TMS and is also the yearbook sponsor and TMS cheer coach. Congratulations Mrs. Mounce! READ MORE >

Trenton High School and Trenton Middle School staff and students would like to invite veterans and community members to our Veterans' Day Assembly on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 8:30am in the THS gym. There will be contributions from the High School and Middle School Student Councils and Choirs. The will be refreshments in the THS Commons for guests following the program.... READ MORE >

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday October 14th from 2-7pm. YOU MUST HAVE AN APPOINTMENT IN ORDER TO ATTEND CONFERENCES. If you would like your conference to be virtual, please select a time slot and email that teacher letting them know that you want the “virtual option”. If we do not receive an email we will be expecting you in person.... READ MORE >

Parent/Child Book Club is back. Invite your parent to read and discuss with you four wonderful Mark Twain and Truman award nominees. We will read and meet four times during the year beginning on October 27 to discuss The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart. You may purchase your own book or borrow one from the library. See Mrs. Studyvin in the... READ MORE >

Information regarding contact tracing and quarantines at Trenton Middle School: A positive case will be isolated for 10 days from symptom onset. A close contact will be quarantined at home for 10 days from contact with the positive case.Students who are 6 feet or closer to a positive case for a cumulative of 15 minutes or more during the 48 hours prior to positive... READ MORE >

August 11, 2021 Dear TMS Family, Trenton Middle School will be making the exciting change to a new grading approach known as “Standards Referenced Grading”. We have been piloting the program during the last four school years and believe that this grading approach can benefit students, teachers, and parents/guardians. Standards... READ MORE >

When: Thursday August 19th 3:30 - 6:30 PM Where: Trenton Middle School This event is for 6th-8th graders only . All student information will be available is student lockers. Students are asked to come in with their locker number and combination which can be found on the "student details" tab of the Student 360 APP or Parent Portal. READ MORE >

When: Tuesday August 17th 3:30 - 6:30 PMWhere: Trenton Middle SchoolThis event is for 5th graders only . All student information will be available is student lockers. Students are asked to come in with their locker number and combination which can be found on the "student details" tab of the Student 360 APP or Parent Portal.An open House for all 6-8 graders will... READ MORE >

Thank you, Bright Futures, for all of your hard work and dedication in supporting the students of Grundy County! READ MORE >

Trenton R-IX will continue to offer FREE MEALS to all students through the USDA-SSO extension. Families can complete the Free & Reduced Application to have on file for other benefits that require a F/R application. This program will be in effect for the entire 2021-22 school year. Free & Reduced Application for 21-22 (LINK) READ MORE >

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Students from Trenton Middle School participated in the annual Missouri Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference, held virtually this year. This years’ student- developed conference theme was “Beyond Belief.” The conference featured speakers and workshops on topics such as preparing for college and careers, leadership... READ MORE >

2021 TMS Yearbook deadline extended while supplies last! Yearbooks are $18. You can bring your payment to Mrs. Mounce or to the TMS office. If you would like to order online, follow the link. https://yearbookforever.com/ Thank you for your purchase! READ MORE >

Virtual parent/teacher conferences will be held for all TMS students and parents on Thursday March 11th from 2-7pm. Please click the link below for instructions on scheduling a meeting with teachers. Appointment slots will be available on first come, first serve basis. If you have any questions call the office at 660-359-4328.TMS PTC READ MORE >

Click the link below for information regarding AMI days. We will be having an AMI day on Monday February 4th.AMI FAQ READ MORE >

Hy-Vee is excited to announce a special initiative to provide some much needed support to our local schools. Hy-Vee is pledging $75,000 to support the needs of teachers and students across our eight-state region in response to the impact of the pandemic on local education. With your cooperation, your Trenton Hy-Vee wants to help Trenton middle school possibly... READ MORE >

Monday 12/14: Plaid Day - Wear your favorite plaid/flannel Tuesday 12/15: Holiday Headgear Day - Wear your favorite holiday hat or headband Wednesday 12/16: Holiday Sock Day - Wear your favorite socks and make sure they show Thursday 12/17: Merry Chiefsmas - Wear your favorite Chiefs or other team gear Friday 12/18: Bulldog Christmas - Wear your favorite... READ MORE >

If you are interested in the virtual option for the 2021 spring semester at Trenton Middle School please contact Mr. Gott by Friday, December 18, 2020. 660-359-4328 READ MORE >

Please click on link below.Trenton R-IX Winter Sports Information READ MORE >

Trenton R-IX Covid Update 10/27/20 READ MORE >

August 25, 2020 Dear TMS Family, Trenton Middle School will again have teachers piloting a grading approach known as “Standards Referenced Grading”. We believe that this new grading approach can benefit students, teachers, and parents/guardians. Standards referenced grading shows how students are performing on a set of clearly defined learning... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Principal Daniel Gott for his NWMO Middle School Principal of the Year award. Mr. Gott received his award this morning at TMS with staff and students. READ MORE >

Visit the Grundy County Health Department for more information on quarantine guidelines. READ MORE >

TMS Band will not attend Calamity JanePlease click link for information READ MORE >

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SCHOOL PICTURE DAY – Thursday, Sept. 10. Picture packets were sent home with students on Wednesday, 9/3. Student photos will start at 8 am and hopefully be done by 10:30 am. VIRTUAL Students – Your picture will be taken on our picture make up day (date to be announced) OR you can contact Bailey Portrait Gallery at 660.646.4285 or send them a Facebook message to... READ MORE >

TMS First Day Instructions READ MORE >

TMS Car Rider Directions READ MORE >

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The school district will provide a virtual learning option for the 2020-21 school year. The option will be synchronous, and completed off-site during the normal school day. Please use the link below to complete and turn in the contract by 8/14/20 if you are interested in this option. Thank You. https://5il.co/j8h2 READ MORE >

2020-2021 TMS School Supply List READ MORE >

FREE sports physical exams will be offered again on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 22 at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton. ** In order to maintain social distancing, APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. Please call the Physicians’ Group at 660-358-5750 to schedule. The final day to make an appointment will be Friday, July 17. Parents/Guardians do not have... READ MORE >

Grundy County Jewett Norris Library is excited to announce an online “Imagine Your Story” Summer Reading Program for our youth this year! Due to Covid-19 and the inability to gather in large groups, we will be doing an online program this year through the READsquared service.This software will allow youth and their families to sign up online, read their books... READ MORE >

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Starting Monday, May 18. Students with the last name beginning with the letters A-G will pick up from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 18; those with the last name beginning with H-0 will pick up from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19; and those with the last name beginning with P-Z will pick up from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Those who can’t make their appointed... READ MORE >

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Join us in celebrating the great teachers at Trenton Middle School! READ MORE >

Students will be able to come pick up their personal belongings at their respective schools beginning Monday 5/18. Students with last names beginning with the letters A-G will pick up from 3-6pm Monday 5/18; letters H-O will pick up 3-6pm Tuesday 5/19; letters P-Z will pick up from 3-6pm on Wednesday 5/20. Anyone who can't make their appointed time can pick up... READ MORE >

If you would like to donate your child’s gym shoes please contact Mr. Gott or Mrs. Price via email. READ MORE >

CLICK LINK BELOWTMS School Closure Update READ MORE >

Trenton Middle School will be holding conferences on Friday March 13th. Conference will be open door with no appointment necessary. Parents can visit from 2:00-4:30 & 5:00-7:00Teachers will be taking a dinner break from 4:30 - 5:00 READ MORE >

Congratulations to TMS 8th grader Milo Simpson who qualified for the State Geography Bee competition. Simpson will compete against students throughout the state on March 27th on the campus of The University of Missouri in Columbia for a chance to move onto the national competition. Milo is the first TMS student to qualify for the state event. READ MORE >

It is an honor to take this time to spotlight Penny Roberts, Rebecca Burr, and Christy Gibler, three great staff members at Trenton Middle School. Mrs. Roberts has been the Trenton Middle School art teacher for 17 years. Prior to joining Trenton R-IX, she was the art teacher at the North Davies School District in Jameson. Penny, and her husband Rodney,... READ MORE >

With MAP testing right around the corner it is important to help students establish consistent andhealthy habits before testing begins.While we always put an emphasis on sleep and eatinghealthy during testing these healthy habits can benefit students year round. Adequate sleep,healthy diet, and setting limits with devices can help students concentrate at school and... READ MORE >

You can purchase a Trenton Middle School Yearbook online by clicking here. Yearbooks can also be purchased at TMS. READ MORE >

TMS students Shayla Chapman and Victor Markell performed with the Junior High School All District Band this weekend in Platte County. Well done! #TMSPride READ MORE >

Students in Mrs. Gibler and Mrs. Rongey's homerooms created holiday wreaths and delivered them to businesses, clubs, and organizations who have been supporters of Bright Futures Trenton. We thank you so much for the support. #TMSPride READ MORE >

Students at Trenton Middle School will have the chance to participate in the 2019-20 National Geographic Bee when preliminary and final rounds are hosted by the school on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The National Geography Bee is an annual geography competition organized by the National Geography Society. The contest is designed to encourage geography in schools, to spark... READ MORE >

It is an honor to take this time to spotlight Mary Woodson, Kameron Cool, and Joshua Currie, three great staff members at Trenton Middle School. Mrs. Woodson has been an educator in our district for 27 years. She began as an elementary Special Education teacher for 5 years and has spent the last 22 years as the fifth grade math and reading educator. Prior to... READ MORE >

Friday, December 6th at 7:30.THS Gymnasium READ MORE >

Sunday, December 8th at 5:00pmFirst Baptist Church READ MORE >

Bulldog Bark by TMS Assistant Principal Jackie PriceThe students and teachers at Trenton Middle School were recently challenged to “catch” each other being kind and demonstrating acts of kindness. Our Acts of Kindness Challenge began in October with the goal of reaching 100 acts of kindness by Thanksgiving break. As of this writing we are at 86 acts of kindness... READ MORE >

The TMS Winter Sports Season has arrived! Click the link below for all the schedules.https://www.mshsaa.org/MySchool/ScheduleDownload.aspx?s=196 READ MORE >

What makes the food coloring strands dissolve faster, cold or warm water? Answering that question in 5th grade Science! #TMSPride READ MORE >

On Monday, November 11th we will have a Veterans Day Assembly at 8:30 AM in the high school gym. All students are encouraged to invite their friends and family members who are veterans to attend the assembly. Veterans are asked to check in at the High School office. Students may sit with their veteran guests during the assembly. At the conclusion of the... READ MORE >

Reminder - No School at Trenton R-IX on Wednesday, 11/6/19 for Staff Professional Development. READ MORE >

August 12, 2019 Dear TMS Family, Trenton Middle School will again have teachers piloting a grading approach known as “Standards Referenced Grading”. We believe that this new grading approach can benefit students, teachers, and parents/guardians. Standards referenced grading shows how students are performing on a set of clearly... READ MORE >

Trenton R-IX will host Parent Teacher Conferences at each building following an Early-Out on October 17th. Contact your buildings for specific times and schedules. READ MORE >

Monday - Grease DayTuesday - Hawaiian DayWednesday - Hippie/Flower Child DayThursday - 80's Grunge Friday - Blackout DayGO BULLDOGS! READ MORE >

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY – Wednesday, September 11. READ MORE >

The 2019 TMS Open House will be held on Monday, August 12th from 6:00pm- 7:00pm. To prevent long lines, we ask that students bring in their locker number, along with the lock combination. This information can be found by logging into the student or parent SIS portal and selecting "Student Details.” Once there, click on the "eye" in order to get the locker... READ MORE >

Online Student Registration is now open for the 2019-2020 School Year!Instructions - Click Here READ MORE >

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Four TMS sixth graders placed in the Grundy County Poster Contest.Sadie Tobias - First in 6th grade - Honorable Mention overall - Poster to stateJena Hunter - Second Place 6th gradeReece Weldon - Second Place 6th gradeColton Hammond - Third Place 6th grade READ MORE >

Three Trenton Middle School finished in the Top 3 of the Grundy County Conservation Poster Contest and will advance to State.1st Place - Andrea Lotz2nd Place - Laylah Clause3rd Place - Myles Griffin #TMSPride READ MORE >

Media Center GYM 8:30Neveah Bowers - Singing 8:35Connor Campbell - Clarinet 8:40Maurissa Bonta - Ukulele & Singing 8:40Isabella Urton and Chy Turner - Dance8:45Lydia Leininger - Piano 8:45Ronald Woods -Drums8:50Trent Villacampa - Trumpet8:50Aaliyah Bryant - Dance 8:55Jesse Ledbetter - Trumpet8:55Kambrea Brown & Allie Woodworth 9:00Tremaine Boyle -... READ MORE >

Trenton Middle School students will be showing off their talents at an open house event scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at TMS.The “showcase” will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend the event, which will feature the talents, hobbies and skills of all TMS students. READ MORE >

Yearbooks are $18.00 and can be purchased with a credit card online for a small processing fee, or purchase by returning the pink order form that was recently sent home with your child and $18.00 cash or check to TMS. Don't miss your chance to order, supplies are limited! Sales will remain open while supplies last. READ MORE >

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s): The Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Grade-Level Assessments evaluate students’ progress toward the Missouri Learning Standards. Grade-Level Assessments provide important information that contributes to decisions concerning individual students, groups of students, and educational programs. Assessments are given in the subject areas of... READ MORE >

It is an honor to take this time to spotlight Suzi Beck, Marissa Cowan and Jon Guthrie, three great staff members at Trenton Middle School. Mrs.Beck is the TMS Family and Consumer Science teacher and is in her sixteenth year in the Trenton R-IX School District. She leads all 82 members our middle school chapter of FCCLA (Family Career Community Leaders of... READ MORE >

Dear Students, Parents, Faculty, Staff, Patrons, and Friends of the Trenton R-IX School District, We have experienced a winter weather season that has been trying, to say the least, on our school district. The weather has taken a toll on our education process, along with the parking lots, buildings, and the school calendar. We thank you for... READ MORE >

Trenton Middle School and Trenton High School participated in Region II STAR Events held at the First Baptist Church in Chillicothe, Missouri on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 hosted by the Chillicothe High School FCCLA Chapter. The Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men... READ MORE >

Trenton Middle School to Hold Spelling Bee on Wednesday, January 16 The Trenton Middle School Spelling Bee will be held Wednesday, January 16 in the Media Center. More than eighty students will compete beginning with 5th grade at 8:30, 6th grade at 9:25, 8th grade at 10:15 and 7th grade at 11:05. A champion, runner-up and two alternates will be selected from each... READ MORE >

Trenton Middle School will hold a Geography Bee Preliminary Round on December 5th. The National Geographic Bee is an annual geography competition organized by the National Geography Society. The contest is designed to encourage geography in schools, to spark student interest in the subject and to increase public awareness about geography. Fifth through eighth... READ MORE >

Trenton High School and Trenton Middle School would like to invite area Veterans to our student led program on Veterans Day Friday, November 9, 2018 at 1:30 -2:45 pm in the THS commons. The student organizations and the vocal music departments have developed a tribute to honor Veterans. Key Club and Builders Club are hosting a Veteran’s Day coffee beginning at... READ MORE >

Trenton Middle School is now offering Parent-Child Book Club to 5th and 6th grade students and their parents. The book club is an opportunity for students and their parents to share thought-provoking books. The books serve as a springboard for discussion, encouraging conversation in the home and around the dinner table. A monthly meeting will be held at the TMS... READ MORE >

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August 17, 2018 Dear TMS Family, Trenton Middle School will have teachers in each grade level piloting a grading approach known as “Standards Referenced Grading”. We believe that this new grading approach can benefit students, teachers, and parents/guardians. Standards referenced grading shows how students are performing on a set of clearly defined... READ MORE >

August 20, 2018 Dear TMS Families, I am excited to welcome everyone back to another great year at Trenton Middle School. All of us at TMS are looking forward to celebrating our many accomplishments, as well as setting new goals that will challenge and engage each student. We are excited to announce our new mission and vision for... READ MORE >

The Trenton R-IX School District will implement online school registration for students K-12 attending Rissler Elementary, Trenton Middle School, and Trenton High School during the upcoming 2018-19 school year. The online registration, done through the SIS Parent Portal, will take the place of the separate building registration done in the past. Parents and... READ MORE >