Explore Howard City & Sand Lake at the Viking Voyage!
Hey families! Want to discover all the amazing things happening right in our backyard?
Be sure to stop by the Howard City Area Chamber of Commerce and Sand Lake Area Chamber of Commerce booth at the Viking Voyage!
Come connect with our local communities, learn about upcoming events, and find out what makes Howard City and Sand Lake such incredible places to live, play, and grow. See you there!
Hey families! Want to discover all the amazing things happening right in our backyard?
Be sure to stop by the Howard City Area Chamber of Commerce and Sand Lake Area Chamber of Commerce booth at the Viking Voyage!
Come connect with our local communities, learn about upcoming events, and find out what makes Howard City and Sand Lake such incredible places to live, play, and grow. See you there!
Hey Tri County Families and Students! Ready to jumpstart your future and unlock some serious money-smart skills?
Make sure to steer your ship toward three incredible local partners who will be right there at the Viking Voyage Event on August 20th from 3:00pm-7:00 pm:
Community First Federal Credit Union
Independent Bank
Mercantile Bank
Stop by their booths to hang out and learn how easy (and exciting!) it is to start saving for your biggest goals—whether that's a new bike, college, or your next big adventure.
See you at the Voyage! Let's make saving your new superpower!
Make sure to steer your ship toward three incredible local partners who will be right there at the Viking Voyage Event on August 20th from 3:00pm-7:00 pm:
Community First Federal Credit Union
Independent Bank
Mercantile Bank
Stop by their booths to hang out and learn how easy (and exciting!) it is to start saving for your biggest goals—whether that's a new bike, college, or your next big adventure.
See you at the Voyage! Let's make saving your new superpower!
Explore Your Future at Viking Voyage!
Representatives from several branches of the U.S. Military will be at the Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event on August 20!
Students and families are invited to stop by, ask questions, and learn about the unique opportunities each branch offers. Whether you're interested in serving your country, exploring career paths, earning educational benefits, or simply learning more about military life, this is a great opportunity to connect with service members and discover the many ways they serve our nation.
Representatives from several branches of the U.S. Military will be at the Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event on August 20!
Students and families are invited to stop by, ask questions, and learn about the unique opportunities each branch offers. Whether you're interested in serving your country, exploring career paths, earning educational benefits, or simply learning more about military life, this is a great opportunity to connect with service members and discover the many ways they serve our nation.
A huge thank you to Tea'd Up for generously donating five $20 gift cards for our Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event on August 20th!
Your generosity helps make our raffle even more exciting for Tri County students and families while supporting a fun and welcoming start to the new school year.
If you haven't already, be sure to visit Tea'd Up in Sand Lake for delicious loaded teas, specialty drinks, and other refreshing treats while supporting a local business that gives back to our community!
We are incredibly grateful for community partners like Tea'd Up who invest in our students and schools. Thank you, Tea'd Up, for your support of Tri County Area Schools!
Your generosity helps make our raffle even more exciting for Tri County students and families while supporting a fun and welcoming start to the new school year.
If you haven't already, be sure to visit Tea'd Up in Sand Lake for delicious loaded teas, specialty drinks, and other refreshing treats while supporting a local business that gives back to our community!
We are incredibly grateful for community partners like Tea'd Up who invest in our students and schools. Thank you, Tea'd Up, for your support of Tri County Area Schools!
Just ONE MONTH to go!
The countdown is officially on, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our Tri County families back for an evening of reconnecting, celebrating, and kicking off a fantastic new school year!
We're excited to share that the District Administrative Offices have officially moved!
Being on campus allows us to be more connected to the day-to-day life of our district, making it easier to collaborate with staff, support our students, and serve our families.
✅ Phone Number: The same!
✅ Email Addresses: The same!
✅ Our Team: The same friendly faces!
📍 New Address:
Tri County Area Schools Administrative Offices
Inside Tri County High School
21338 Kendaville Rd.
Howard City, MI 49329
Board of Education Meeting Update:
Our August 10, 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting will still be held at the Sand Lake Administrative Office as scheduled.
Beginning with our September 14, 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting and all meetings thereafter, the Board of Education will meet in the Media Center at Tri County High School.
We look forward to continuing to serve our families from our new location and welcoming everyone to our new Board meeting location this fall!
Being on campus allows us to be more connected to the day-to-day life of our district, making it easier to collaborate with staff, support our students, and serve our families.
✅ Phone Number: The same!
✅ Email Addresses: The same!
✅ Our Team: The same friendly faces!
📍 New Address:
Tri County Area Schools Administrative Offices
Inside Tri County High School
21338 Kendaville Rd.
Howard City, MI 49329
Board of Education Meeting Update:
Our August 10, 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting will still be held at the Sand Lake Administrative Office as scheduled.
Beginning with our September 14, 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting and all meetings thereafter, the Board of Education will meet in the Media Center at Tri County High School.
We look forward to continuing to serve our families from our new location and welcoming everyone to our new Board meeting location this fall!
Karve Food Truck will be serving up fresh, nutritious choices while helping support a great cause.
A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Tri County Middle School Be Nice Program, helping promote kindness, inclusion, and a positive school culture for our students.
Come hungry, support a local business, and help make a difference for our Vikings. We look forward to seeing you at the Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event on August 20th from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Tri County Middle School Be Nice Program, helping promote kindness, inclusion, and a positive school culture for our students.
Come hungry, support a local business, and help make a difference for our Vikings. We look forward to seeing you at the Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event on August 20th from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
Every Viking Voyage Needs Fuel to Sail the Sea!
No Viking can conquer the seas on an empty stomach! While you're exploring the Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event, be sure to stop by one (or more!) of our amazing food trucks for a delicious meal or sweet treat.
C & J's
Cheese and Squeeze
Grump's Potatoes
Shell Benders
Lost Art Catering
Kona Ice
Lemon Drop
Even better—10% of all food truck proceeds will be donated to the Tri County Middle School PTO to help fund student activities, events, and opportunities throughout the school year! Cash and card accepted!
Come hungry, support local businesses, and help make a difference for our Vikings. We can't wait to see you set sail at the Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event!
No Viking can conquer the seas on an empty stomach! While you're exploring the Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event, be sure to stop by one (or more!) of our amazing food trucks for a delicious meal or sweet treat.
C & J's
Cheese and Squeeze
Grump's Potatoes
Shell Benders
Lost Art Catering
Kona Ice
Lemon Drop
Even better—10% of all food truck proceeds will be donated to the Tri County Middle School PTO to help fund student activities, events, and opportunities throughout the school year! Cash and card accepted!
Come hungry, support local businesses, and help make a difference for our Vikings. We can't wait to see you set sail at the Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event!
Win a Senior Photo Session from Pics by Delaney at Viking Voyage!
Calling all Juniors and Seniors! This is the perfect opportunity to win a professional photo session with Pics by Delaney—just in time for capturing your unforgettable senior pictures!
Stop by the Viking Voyage Back to School Open House & Community Event, enter the raffle, and you could be the lucky winner of a free session with an amazing photographer!
Don’t miss your chance to create memories that will last a lifetime!
Calling all Juniors and Seniors! This is the perfect opportunity to win a professional photo session with Pics by Delaney—just in time for capturing your unforgettable senior pictures!
Stop by the Viking Voyage Back to School Open House & Community Event, enter the raffle, and you could be the lucky winner of a free session with an amazing photographer!
Don’t miss your chance to create memories that will last a lifetime!
Summer meal pickup tomorrow!
Meals can be picked up on Thursdays from 9:15am - 12:15 pm at the TC Middle School kitchen door.
Meals can be picked up on Thursdays from 9:15am - 12:15 pm at the TC Middle School kitchen door.
The excitement is building…and we can’t wait to see everyone!
Join us for the Viking Voyage Community Event on the Tri County Campus Practice Fields from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm! Make sure you stop by the school buildings to meet your teachers and checkout your classrooms!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and make this our best year yet. 🖤💛
Hello Viking Families!
We hope you're having a great summer! The 2026-2027 Summer Verification process is now open. All parents/guardians must verify their current student information (address, phone numbers, emergency contacts, health information, etc.) through ParentVUE.
Simply log into your ParentVUE account and complete the 2026-27 Summer Verification prompt. For the best experience, use a computer or laptop. If you're using the mobile app, you'll need to download the new ParentVUE (New) app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Completing Summer Verification is required before you can access important back-to-school information, including homerooms, schedules, and bus assignments.
Thank you for completing this important step to help ensure a smooth start to the new school year. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
We hope you're having a great summer! The 2026-2027 Summer Verification process is now open. All parents/guardians must verify their current student information (address, phone numbers, emergency contacts, health information, etc.) through ParentVUE.
Simply log into your ParentVUE account and complete the 2026-27 Summer Verification prompt. For the best experience, use a computer or laptop. If you're using the mobile app, you'll need to download the new ParentVUE (New) app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Completing Summer Verification is required before you can access important back-to-school information, including homerooms, schedules, and bus assignments.
Thank you for completing this important step to help ensure a smooth start to the new school year. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Win College Swag at Viking Voyage!
This is your opportunity to show off your future college pride! Attend the Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event on August 20 for your chance to win awesome college swag from:
Alma College
Aquinas College
Montcalm Community College
Hope College
Lake Superior State University
Visit the booths, earn raffle tickets and drop them in the box and see what amazing college gear you could win!
Come explore, connect, and celebrate the start of a new school year with your Viking community!
This is your opportunity to show off your future college pride! Attend the Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event on August 20 for your chance to win awesome college swag from:
Alma College
Aquinas College
Montcalm Community College
Hope College
Lake Superior State University
Visit the booths, earn raffle tickets and drop them in the box and see what amazing college gear you could win!
Come explore, connect, and celebrate the start of a new school year with your Viking community!
Parents & Guardians—Don’t Miss This Viking Voyage Opportunity!
Stop by the Technology Tent during our Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event and make sure you have the TC App and the new ParentVUE App downloaded for your chance to win some amazing prizes! The TC Tech Team will be available to help you at the tent too!
Grand Prize: $500 Meijer Gift Card donated by Denton and Sons Water Wells
Additional Prizes Include:
Tri County Athletic Family Pass (2 Families have the opportunity to win passes!)
$50 Leppinks Gift Card & a cart full of back-to-school snacks
Carpet Spotter donated by GRBS
Basket of cleaning and laundry supplies donated by H & S Flawless Cleaning Services LLC
Visit the Technology Tent on August 20 to get connected, learn about important school tools, and enter for your chance to win these great prizes!
Thank you to our generous community partners for supporting our Viking families!
Stop by the Technology Tent during our Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event and make sure you have the TC App and the new ParentVUE App downloaded for your chance to win some amazing prizes! The TC Tech Team will be available to help you at the tent too!
Grand Prize: $500 Meijer Gift Card donated by Denton and Sons Water Wells
Additional Prizes Include:
Tri County Athletic Family Pass (2 Families have the opportunity to win passes!)
$50 Leppinks Gift Card & a cart full of back-to-school snacks
Carpet Spotter donated by GRBS
Basket of cleaning and laundry supplies donated by H & S Flawless Cleaning Services LLC
Visit the Technology Tent on August 20 to get connected, learn about important school tools, and enter for your chance to win these great prizes!
Thank you to our generous community partners for supporting our Viking families!
We are incredibly grateful to all of the businesses and community partners who have generously donated items for our Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event student raffle!
Your support helps make this event an exciting experience for our Vikings and gives students the chance to win some amazing prizes as they get ready for a new school year.
Students, come join us on August 20 to explore the event, connect with our community, and see what prizes you could win in the raffle donated by Century 21 Rockgate, Montcalm Area ISD, Sticks N Stones, Viking Sign Solutions, Tri County Sports Boosters, Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan/Be Nice, Pine Rest, Newaygo County Farm Bureau, Howard City Dental and Howard City Veterinary Services!
Thank you for supporting Tri County students and helping us kick off the school year in a big way!
Your support helps make this event an exciting experience for our Vikings and gives students the chance to win some amazing prizes as they get ready for a new school year.
Students, come join us on August 20 to explore the event, connect with our community, and see what prizes you could win in the raffle donated by Century 21 Rockgate, Montcalm Area ISD, Sticks N Stones, Viking Sign Solutions, Tri County Sports Boosters, Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan/Be Nice, Pine Rest, Newaygo County Farm Bureau, Howard City Dental and Howard City Veterinary Services!
Thank you for supporting Tri County students and helping us kick off the school year in a big way!
Thank You, Matt’s Bait -n- Tackle!
A huge thank you to Matt’s Bait -n- Tackle in Sand Lake for generously donating a fishing rod, tackle box, and fishing lures for a lucky Viking to win at our Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event on August 20!
Your donation helps bring fun, adventure, and excitement to our student raffle while supporting our Viking community. We appreciate your generosity and partnership!
A huge thank you to Matt’s Bait -n- Tackle in Sand Lake for generously donating a fishing rod, tackle box, and fishing lures for a lucky Viking to win at our Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event on August 20!
Your donation helps bring fun, adventure, and excitement to our student raffle while supporting our Viking community. We appreciate your generosity and partnership!
Now Hiring! Tri County Alternative Pathways High School Success Coach
Position Details:
We are seeking a dynamic, student-centered Success Coach to join our High School Alternative Pathways program. This role will work closely with the general education teacher and special education teacher to ensure all students thrive in a flexible, personalized learning environment. The ideal candidate will foster relationships, leverage technology, and empower students toward independence and success.
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Apply Here:
https://tricountyareaschoolsmi.sites.thrillshare.com/page/employment-opportunities
Position Details:
We are seeking a dynamic, student-centered Success Coach to join our High School Alternative Pathways program. This role will work closely with the general education teacher and special education teacher to ensure all students thrive in a flexible, personalized learning environment. The ideal candidate will foster relationships, leverage technology, and empower students toward independence and success.
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Apply Here:
https://tricountyareaschoolsmi.sites.thrillshare.com/page/employment-opportunities
🌟 PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! 🌟
📚 ENROLL NOW for the 2026-2027 School Year! 📚
Give your child a strong start in a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive! Our preschool programs focus on early literacy, social-emotional development, independence, and kindergarten readiness through hands-on learning and play.
✅ FREE 4-Year-Old GSRP Full-Day Preschool
✅ FREE 3/4-Year-Old Head Start (4 Days per Week) for Eligible Families
✅ 3-Year-Old Tuition Preschool Programs
✅ Caring and Dedicated Teachers
✅ Engaging, Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum
✅ Strong Foundation for Future Success
🎉 Spots are filling quickly—don't wait!
📝 CLICK HERE to fill out the Preschool Application! When completing the application, please be sure to add MacNaughton Learning Center as your preferred location. https://form.jotform.com/211446595790060
📞 Questions? Call us at 231-937-4391
📚 ENROLL NOW for the 2026-2027 School Year! 📚
Give your child a strong start in a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive! Our preschool programs focus on early literacy, social-emotional development, independence, and kindergarten readiness through hands-on learning and play.
✅ FREE 4-Year-Old GSRP Full-Day Preschool
✅ FREE 3/4-Year-Old Head Start (4 Days per Week) for Eligible Families
✅ 3-Year-Old Tuition Preschool Programs
✅ Caring and Dedicated Teachers
✅ Engaging, Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum
✅ Strong Foundation for Future Success
🎉 Spots are filling quickly—don't wait!
📝 CLICK HERE to fill out the Preschool Application! When completing the application, please be sure to add MacNaughton Learning Center as your preferred location. https://form.jotform.com/211446595790060
📞 Questions? Call us at 231-937-4391
Thank You, Van Andel Institute for Education! 🤖🔬
A huge thank you to Van Andel Institute for Education for generously donating a 4-day camp experience focused on Science, Engineering, or Robotics for a lucky Tri County student to win!
Students who are passionate about exploring, creating, and discovering in these exciting fields will have the chance to win this amazing experience by attending the Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event on August 20!
We appreciate your support of our Vikings and your commitment to inspiring the next generation of innovators!
A huge thank you to Van Andel Institute for Education for generously donating a 4-day camp experience focused on Science, Engineering, or Robotics for a lucky Tri County student to win!
Students who are passionate about exploring, creating, and discovering in these exciting fields will have the chance to win this amazing experience by attending the Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House & Community Event on August 20!
We appreciate your support of our Vikings and your commitment to inspiring the next generation of innovators!
