TRCC collects food boxes for Christmas Clearinghouse

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Vet Science students gather the boxes they collected to add them to the school-wide effort that will benefit families in Marion County being served by Christmas Clearinghouse—a project of the Junior Service Guild. All programs at Tri-Rivers participated.

At Tri-Rivers students and staff “Work Hard, Play Hard and Give Back.” The recent Annual Food Drive is a great example of this philosophy. All of Tri-Rivers programs participated with donations made by staff, students and extended families. The collected food boxes will benefit families in Marion County being served by Christmas Clearinghouse, according to the event coordinator, Rhonda Irey, Tri-Rivers EMIS/Administrative Assistant.

For every box that each lab filled with the suggested 24 items from Christmas Clearinghouse, they received five tickets to be put into a prize drawing. If a lab collected 24 items, but not from the list, they received two tickets for each box collected. Everyone got into the spirit of the contest!  Along with the Career Tech students and program instructors, staff from Academics, Student Services, Student Resource Center, and the Main Office were assigned to help with the collection of food boxes.

As Mrs. Irey explained in her poem:

Thanksforgiving should not happen – only once a year.

Nor should it happen – just when filled with pandemic fear.

When reaching out to others, at home or across town

Giving, sharing, and being near when life brings others down.

In this year of the unknown, we question our own faith

Please reach out in love to help those in stress – escape.

Suggested items for each box included: 6 cans of vegetables; 4 items of pasta and related items; three proteins and one box mix; two fruit items and two personal items; four cans of soup; and two miscellaneous items, such as cereal, crackers, hot chocolate or cookies.

We collected 60 prepacked Christmas Clearinghouse boxes filled with 24 suggested items and 373 miscellaneous donations of nonperishable and personal items totaling over 1800 contributions.

Superintendent Chuck Speelman, Principal Chris Solis and Mrs. Irey had the honor of drawing for the prizes. First place lab was Vet Science, winning a Pizza, Chips and Soda party. Second place was Interactive Media, winning an Ice Cream and Pretzels Party. Third place was Health Careers Academy winning a Cookies & Milk Party.

The real winners will be the recipients of the food boxes. And the TRCC staff and students will tell you the feeling of giving is always a win!

“The generosity of Tri-Rivers students and staff, will help many, many families this Holiday Season,” said Irey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sophomores: Important Enrollment Information

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You can apply for the program of your choice Click Here for the application!

During the pandemic, we are faced with the challenge to re-invent how we let area sophomores in our district know about all of the AMAZING programs at Tri-Rivers for next year—School Year 2021-2022.

 NEW! Virtual Video (Debuts the evening of November 30th). Be sure to join us!

Please know that we are here to answer questions.

You can directly connect with our Admissions & Career Advisor, Courtney Murphy at or 740-389-8522

Admissions & Career Advisor
Courtney Murphy

 

 

 

The week of November 16th each sophomore in our district will receive an Amazing box of information on all of the program choices at the Career Center.
The box includes:

• #YouBelongHere Link: #TRCCYouBelongHere

• Tri-Rivers Career Programs Catalog Link: https://tririvers.com/catalog/CC2021-22.pdf

• Questions & Answers About Tri-Rivers Link: Q and A TRCC

• Meet Your TRCC School Counselors: TRCC School Counselors

• Invitation to Exploring Careers Days—Saturday, Jan. 9, 9am-Noon or Saturday, Jan. 23, 9am-Noon: Invite to Exploring Careers Days Saturdays

• What’s My E?—Enrolled, Employed, Enlisted: What’s My E!

 

 

November 2020 Lunch Menu

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FAFSA – Important Information!

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THIS IS A MUST DO IF YOUR STUDENT IS GOING TO COLLEGE!

Questions?? Please check your Tri-Rivers-Rivers email account to sign up to talk to one of OSU-Marion’s financial aid representatives. Also read over the information below and click on the presentation. Also, view the attached handout.

Click Here: Financial Aid Handouts 2020

2020-2021 FAFSA Presentation

To view presentation Click Here 

The Ohio State University at Marion will hold an online Financial Aid Information Presentation for the 2021-2022 award year. This FREE financial aid presentation is for parents and/or students of all income levels. The forms discussed are used at all two-year and four-year colleges and universities. Therefore, you are welcome to watch even if you and/or your child plans to attend a college other than Ohio State Marion or MTC.

Many two and four-year colleges and universities throughout the U.S. require or strongly encourage filling out the FAFSA. The information you provide on this form becomes the basis for determining eligibility for federal and state grants, work study programs, some scholarships, and subsidized & unsubsidized student loans.

Questions??  Please check your Tri-Rivers email account to sign up to talk to one of OSU-Marions’s financial representatives.

College is not free. Students are charged tuition, fees, and room & board and must pay for books and supplies.  The total cost to attend college is referred to as the cost of education or the student budget.  While it is understood that paying for college can be a significant burden, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that college costs are paid.

 Financial aid is help to pay for college!

 You may start completing the FAFSA on October 1, 2020 for the 2021-2022 school year.

The following documents which pertain to you, your spouse and/or your parents will be needed to complete the FAFSA.

  • Income amounts: 2019 federal tax returns, W-2 forms and any applicable income tax documents
  • A listing of any other types of untaxed income or benefits received in 2019 — may include:
  • Documentation from you and/or your parent’s case worker with the total amount of TANF received for 2019
  • Supplemental Social Security Disability received in 2019
  • The total amount of child support paid and/or received in 2019
  • The total amount of Federal Work Study received in 2019
  • Bank statements
  • Investment records
  • Social Security number
  • FSA ID – replaced PINs in May 2015. FAFSA users will need to create a FSA ID at
    How do I create an FSA ID? | Federal Student Aid one week before completing the FAFSA.

 

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENTS TO ATTEND IF YOUR STUDENT PLANS TO ATTEND COLLEGE FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR!

MANY COLLEGES & SCHOLARSHIPS REQUIRE A COMPLETED FAFSA.

THIS IS A MUST HAVE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, WORKSTUDY PROGRAMS AND FEDERAL LOANS.

 

October Lunch Menu

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Printable pdf: oct 2020

Senior Class Guide

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Check out the Senior Class Guide for 2020-2021. What’s Your E? Enrolled. Enlisted. Employed.

The Guide, links below,  contains important information for graduation: ACT Test Dates, links for test preparation, FAFSA information, Military Career Information, and a Senior Checklist.

Senior Class guide 2020-2021 PDF

Senior Class guide 2020-2021 Word

 

USDA approves FREE breakfast & lunch thru Dec. 31, 2020

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Good News! The SEAMLESS SUMMER PROGRAM has been extended and Tri-Rivers students are eligible for it! This is part of the COVID relief package for families.

This means every student at TRCC eats free—breakfast, lunch and can pick up “to-go” meals when we are on a hybrid schedule (for you to eat at home!). The program goes thru December 31, 2020 or as long as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has available funds.
Summer Seamless program flyer

How awesome is that! 

The funds you already have in your account can be used for ala carte items or left there until you need them in January when the normal payment system starts back up.

Please, also continue to complete the FREE & REDUCED forms, so that information is ready for January. The Ohio Department of Education uses our free and reduced percentages to determine funding for special programs and there may be special benefits to those who qualify in the future. 

The Seamless Summer Option combines features of the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Summer Food Service Program.

For additional information, contact Angela Branam, cafeteria manager

740-389-8518

It is the policy of  Tri-Rivers Career Center and Center For Adult Education that educational recruitment, programs,
and activities are provided without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation,
gender identity/expression, national or ethnic origin, or political affiliation.

How To Order Your Uniforms

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Although our Great Start event was canceled, you can still get your uniforms ordered before the start of school. See below:

 

• Construction Trades Academy Students: You can go to the Construction Trades Academy Facebook page—Click Here— and order online through Pat’s Print Shop, 19 N Franklin St, Richwood, OH. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Willey at

• Exercise Science & Sports Medicine Students:
Please contact Mrs. Kaffen to order your uniforms at

• Health Careers Academy Students:
Please contact Mrs. Grimes or Mrs. McGuire to order your uniforms at or

• Welding:
Please get in touch with Mr. Horn or Mr. Retterer to order your welding gear from OE Meyer at or (part of your uniform will be ordered through Rivers Edge, see below). 

• All other Students will order from Rivers Edge Embroidery:
You will order your uniforms through Rivers Edge Embroidery. They have all program requirements and payments will be done through them. The best method is to order online by visiting their site, and clicking on your program name below the program logo: Click here to go to site: https://riversedge.site/  You can also stop by their store at 2890 Harding Hwy E, Marion, OH 43302. Hours: Mon 9am-4pm;  Tue 9am-4pm; Wed 9am-6pm;  Thu 9am-4pm;  Fri 9am-4pm and  Sat 9am -12pm; Sun-Closed. 740-375-8801.