Viking Voyage Raffle Spotlight!
A HUGE THANK YOU to Scott Ryan and Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling for generously donating cases of Coca-Cola and awesome Coca-Cola swag for our Viking Voyage Student & Parent Raffle!
Your generosity is helping us make Viking Voyage an exciting and memorable event for our Tri County families!
We are so grateful for the incredible support from our community partners.
Thank you for helping us celebrate our Vikings!
A HUGE THANK YOU to Scott Ryan and Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling for generously donating cases of Coca-Cola and awesome Coca-Cola swag for our Viking Voyage Student & Parent Raffle!
Your generosity is helping us make Viking Voyage an exciting and memorable event for our Tri County families!
We are so grateful for the incredible support from our community partners.
Thank you for helping us celebrate our Vikings!
We’re excited to welcome American History Tours to Viking Voyage!
Are you an 8th grade parent or student? Be sure to stop by their booth to learn more about the upcoming 8th Grade Trip and discover the exciting travel opportunities available through American History Tours!
Need help planning for the trip?
Independent Bank will be located next door to American History Tours to discuss financing options and answer questions about ways families can plan for the cost of the trip.
Stop by and:
-Learn more about the 8th Grade Trip
-Explore other student travel opportunities
-Discuss trip financing options with Independent Bank
-Get your questions answered
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more and start planning an unforgettable educational adventure!
Are you an 8th grade parent or student? Be sure to stop by their booth to learn more about the upcoming 8th Grade Trip and discover the exciting travel opportunities available through American History Tours!
Need help planning for the trip?
Independent Bank will be located next door to American History Tours to discuss financing options and answer questions about ways families can plan for the cost of the trip.
Stop by and:
-Learn more about the 8th Grade Trip
-Explore other student travel opportunities
-Discuss trip financing options with Independent Bank
-Get your questions answered
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more and start planning an unforgettable educational adventure!
Thank You, Howard City Lions Club!
A huge THANK YOU to the Howard City Lions Club for donating 2 backpacks for our Viking Voyage Student Raffle!
The Lions Club is dedicated to serving local communities and helping those in need, with service focused on areas such as vision, hunger, youth, diabetes, the environment, childhood cancer, disaster relief, and humanitarian needs.
We are grateful for the Howard City Lions Club and their continued commitment to supporting our community and our students!
Be sure to visit the Student Raffle Tent at Viking Voyage for your chance to win one of these awesome backpacks!
Thank you, Howard City Lions Club, for helping make Viking Voyage special for our students!
A huge THANK YOU to the Howard City Lions Club for donating 2 backpacks for our Viking Voyage Student Raffle!
The Lions Club is dedicated to serving local communities and helping those in need, with service focused on areas such as vision, hunger, youth, diabetes, the environment, childhood cancer, disaster relief, and humanitarian needs.
We are grateful for the Howard City Lions Club and their continued commitment to supporting our community and our students!
Be sure to visit the Student Raffle Tent at Viking Voyage for your chance to win one of these awesome backpacks!
Thank you, Howard City Lions Club, for helping make Viking Voyage special for our students!
Get Ready for Fall with Kristi’s Candles!
Don’t forget to stop by Kristi’s Candles at Viking Voyage!
As we get ready for cooler days and all things fall, it’s the perfect time to pick up a wonderful candle to bring those cozy fall scents into your home!
Find a new favorite scent
Shop for yourself or someone special
Get your home ready for fall!
Be sure to visit Kristi’s Candles at Viking Voyage and check out all the amazing candles they have to offer!
Don’t forget to stop by Kristi’s Candles at Viking Voyage!
As we get ready for cooler days and all things fall, it’s the perfect time to pick up a wonderful candle to bring those cozy fall scents into your home!
Find a new favorite scent
Shop for yourself or someone special
Get your home ready for fall!
Be sure to visit Kristi’s Candles at Viking Voyage and check out all the amazing candles they have to offer!
A huge THANK YOU to Corner Hair Design & Spa and B Well Therapeutic Massage, LLC located in Sand Lake for participating in Viking Voyage!
Be sure to visit their booth during Viking Voyage to learn more about the services they offer and check out their giveaways!
We are so grateful for the local businesses and community partners who are joining us to make Viking Voyage a great experience for our students, families, and community!
Come visit their booth and say hello!
Be sure to visit their booth during Viking Voyage to learn more about the services they offer and check out their giveaways!
We are so grateful for the local businesses and community partners who are joining us to make Viking Voyage a great experience for our students, families, and community!
Come visit their booth and say hello!
A huge THANK YOU to Northern Trails for donating a $50 gift card for our Parent/Guardian Raffle at Viking Voyage!
Parents and guardians, don’t forget to download the TC App and stop by the Technology Tent at Viking Voyage to get your raffle ticket!
We appreciate our amazing community partners who help make Viking Voyage such a special event for our families!
See you at Viking Voyage!
Parents and guardians, don’t forget to download the TC App and stop by the Technology Tent at Viking Voyage to get your raffle ticket!
We appreciate our amazing community partners who help make Viking Voyage such a special event for our families!
See you at Viking Voyage!
We are overjoyed to share that Mrs. Jen Rykse will be joining the staff at Tri County Area Schools. Enjoy a few words from Mrs. Rykse:
I am excited to join the district as a 7th grade science teacher! Although I am new to the district, I bring 25 years of teaching experience and a love for science.
I’m proud to call this community home and have children in the district, making this opportunity especially meaningful to me. I am married to Jason who is at Tri County Elementary. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, hanging out on the lake and being involved in our community. My husband and I also run a youth center in Howard City for teens.
I am excited to dissect pig hearts and frogs, and teach the students about the environment! I’m looking forward to getting to know my students and families! It will be a great year!
I am excited to join the district as a 7th grade science teacher! Although I am new to the district, I bring 25 years of teaching experience and a love for science.
I’m proud to call this community home and have children in the district, making this opportunity especially meaningful to me. I am married to Jason who is at Tri County Elementary. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, hanging out on the lake and being involved in our community. My husband and I also run a youth center in Howard City for teens.
I am excited to dissect pig hearts and frogs, and teach the students about the environment! I’m looking forward to getting to know my students and families! It will be a great year!
Every new school year brings new faces and new opportunities. We're excited to welcome Mrs. Kirkwood to our team and can't wait for our students and families to get to know her.
Hello, Viking community! My name is Alexis Kirkwood, and I’m so excited to be joining the Tri County Elementary family this fall as a first-year Kindergarten teacher! As a Tri County graduate myself, it feels incredibly special to return to the district that helped shape me. After graduating from Tri County, I attended Ferris State University, where I discovered my passion for teaching and earned my degree in Elementary Education. Along the way, I married my husband, Collin, and we are happy to call Howard City home. In our free time, we love spending time outdoors and enjoying everything Michigan's seasons have to offer. Some of our favorite activities include golfing, playing pickleball, and skiing or snowboarding during the winter.
This fall, I am especially excited to welcome our newest Vikings into Kindergarten! I can't wait to build meaningful relationships with my students and watch them grow throughout the school year! I look forward to meeting many of you and making this a wonderful year together. Go Vikings!
Hello, Viking community! My name is Alexis Kirkwood, and I’m so excited to be joining the Tri County Elementary family this fall as a first-year Kindergarten teacher! As a Tri County graduate myself, it feels incredibly special to return to the district that helped shape me. After graduating from Tri County, I attended Ferris State University, where I discovered my passion for teaching and earned my degree in Elementary Education. Along the way, I married my husband, Collin, and we are happy to call Howard City home. In our free time, we love spending time outdoors and enjoying everything Michigan's seasons have to offer. Some of our favorite activities include golfing, playing pickleball, and skiing or snowboarding during the winter.
This fall, I am especially excited to welcome our newest Vikings into Kindergarten! I can't wait to build meaningful relationships with my students and watch them grow throughout the school year! I look forward to meeting many of you and making this a wonderful year together. Go Vikings!
We are excited to introduce Miss Wardell, who is joining the staff at Tri County Elementary. We know she be a wonderful addition to our school community, and we look forward to a great year ahead.
Meet the newest member of our team:
Hello, everyone! My name is Emily Wardell and I'm excited to be joining the TCE team this year as a Kindergarten teacher! I recently graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. Go Dawgs! With this being my first year teaching, I can't wait to learn and grow with my students. I look forward to building relationships, creating a fun and welcoming learning environment, and helping my students discover a love for learning. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, being outdoors, and exploring new places. I am also a HUGE Detroit Lions fan! I look forward to a fun and memorable year and I can't wait to get to know all my Kindergarten friends!
Please join us in welcoming a new team member to Tri County Area Schools!
Hi!
My name is Isabelle Blake and I am thrilled to officially be joining the Tri County Middle School team this upcoming school year!
This past spring I graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelors degree in Secondary Social Studies Education after completing my student teaching at TCMS. I love helping students have fun in the classroom while simultaneously learning and connecting curriculum to current life scenarios. Middle school is such a unique and exciting time filled with growth, change, and new opportunities. I am so excited to support and cheer students on throughout this time- not only as their teacher, but also as another friendly face!
Outside of the classroom I enjoy spending time with my husband, tending to my fruit and vegetable garden, baking, and going for walks with our Labrador Retriever, Nellie. My husband and I both attended TCMS as students so it truly is such a full circle moment to be back!
I am looking forward to growing strong relationships with TC students, family, and staff throughout the 2026-2027 school year!
Hi!
My name is Isabelle Blake and I am thrilled to officially be joining the Tri County Middle School team this upcoming school year!
This past spring I graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelors degree in Secondary Social Studies Education after completing my student teaching at TCMS. I love helping students have fun in the classroom while simultaneously learning and connecting curriculum to current life scenarios. Middle school is such a unique and exciting time filled with growth, change, and new opportunities. I am so excited to support and cheer students on throughout this time- not only as their teacher, but also as another friendly face!
Outside of the classroom I enjoy spending time with my husband, tending to my fruit and vegetable garden, baking, and going for walks with our Labrador Retriever, Nellie. My husband and I both attended TCMS as students so it truly is such a full circle moment to be back!
I am looking forward to growing strong relationships with TC students, family, and staff throughout the 2026-2027 school year!
A huge THANK YOU to Viking Sign Solutions for supporting Tri County Area Schools and helping make our Viking Voyage Back-to-School Bash a special event for our students, families, and community!
Your generosity and support of our schools are truly appreciated. We are grateful for community partners like Viking Sign Solutions who continue to invest in our students and help us create memorable experiences for our Viking families.
Thank you for helping us make Viking Voyage a success!
Once a Viking, Always a Viking!
Your generosity and support of our schools are truly appreciated. We are grateful for community partners like Viking Sign Solutions who continue to invest in our students and help us create memorable experiences for our Viking families.
Thank you for helping us make Viking Voyage a success!
Once a Viking, Always a Viking!
Join Tri County Area Schools for our Viking Voyage Back-to-School Open House and help us Stuff the Bus with School Supplies for students across our district!
SAVE THE DATE:
Thursday, August 20
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tri County Campus Practice Field & School Buildings
Stuff the Bus!
Help us launch the school year by donating new school supplies to support Tri County students and classrooms. Every donated item helps students in our district have the supplies they need for a successful school year.
Together, let's Stuff the Bus and set sail for an amazing school year!
SAVE THE DATE:
Thursday, August 20
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tri County Campus Practice Field & School Buildings
Stuff the Bus!
Help us launch the school year by donating new school supplies to support Tri County students and classrooms. Every donated item helps students in our district have the supplies they need for a successful school year.
Together, let's Stuff the Bus and set sail for an amazing school year!
VISIT YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL BUILDING!
Before or after Viking Voyage: Back to School Open House & Community Event, please be sure to visit your child’s school building to meet their teacher, explore the building, and become familiar with their new school environment!
This is a great opportunity for students and families to find classrooms, meet staff, ask questions, and feel more comfortable and confident heading into the new school year.
Meet the Teacher. Explore the Building. Start the Year Ready!
We can’t wait to welcome our Vikings and families back for the 2026–2027 school year!
Before or after Viking Voyage: Back to School Open House & Community Event, please be sure to visit your child’s school building to meet their teacher, explore the building, and become familiar with their new school environment!
This is a great opportunity for students and families to find classrooms, meet staff, ask questions, and feel more comfortable and confident heading into the new school year.
Meet the Teacher. Explore the Building. Start the Year Ready!
We can’t wait to welcome our Vikings and families back for the 2026–2027 school year!
While this face may already be familiar, Mr. Norey is beginning an exciting new chapter in a new role at Tri County Elementary. We're excited to see the experience and passion he will bring to this position!
Welcome to the Team:
I am Jeff Norey and will be the new STEM Design Lab teacher! I am excited to bring my background in engineering, design, and creative problem solving skills to our students at TCE. Both of my children are students at TCE. This coming year, Wyatt will be in 1st grade, and Lyla will be in 3rd grade. My wife, Megan, is a surgical RN at Butterworth in Grand Rapids. Both of my parents are retired teachers, so you could say I was "born into teaching." When I am not at school, I enjoy taking my family to find new experiences and explore the outdoors. I am very excited to become part of the TCE family! See you all in August!
Welcome to the Team:
I am Jeff Norey and will be the new STEM Design Lab teacher! I am excited to bring my background in engineering, design, and creative problem solving skills to our students at TCE. Both of my children are students at TCE. This coming year, Wyatt will be in 1st grade, and Lyla will be in 3rd grade. My wife, Megan, is a surgical RN at Butterworth in Grand Rapids. Both of my parents are retired teachers, so you could say I was "born into teaching." When I am not at school, I enjoy taking my family to find new experiences and explore the outdoors. I am very excited to become part of the TCE family! See you all in August!
VIKING VOYAGE PARKING & SHUTTLE INFORMATION
As you make plans to attend Viking Voyage: Back to School Open House & Community Event, please use the parking map to help you determine where to park and how to get to the event.
Parking Suggestions
We suggest that each family park at their child’s school building and take advantage of the shuttle services to and from the event.
Free Shuttle Service
Tri County Area Schools will provide two shuttle buses, including a handicap-accessible bus, running between the Elementary Building and High School Building throughout the event.
Overflow Parking
Additional overflow parking will be available at Heritage United Methodist Church. A shuttle bus will transport families to and from the church and Viking Voyage.
Handicap-Accessible Parking
Handicap-accessible parking will be available at each school building as well as at the bus hub directly across from the event.
Important Road Closure
The main road by the football field will be blocked to allow our Food Trucks to safely operate during Viking Voyage. Please plan your route and parking accordingly.
Please use the parking map to find the best parking location for your family and follow the directions of Tri County staff and shuttle drivers when you arrive.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to make parking and transportation as easy and safe as possible for everyone attending!
As you make plans to attend Viking Voyage: Back to School Open House & Community Event, please use the parking map to help you determine where to park and how to get to the event.
Parking Suggestions
We suggest that each family park at their child’s school building and take advantage of the shuttle services to and from the event.
Free Shuttle Service
Tri County Area Schools will provide two shuttle buses, including a handicap-accessible bus, running between the Elementary Building and High School Building throughout the event.
Overflow Parking
Additional overflow parking will be available at Heritage United Methodist Church. A shuttle bus will transport families to and from the church and Viking Voyage.
Handicap-Accessible Parking
Handicap-accessible parking will be available at each school building as well as at the bus hub directly across from the event.
Important Road Closure
The main road by the football field will be blocked to allow our Food Trucks to safely operate during Viking Voyage. Please plan your route and parking accordingly.
Please use the parking map to find the best parking location for your family and follow the directions of Tri County staff and shuttle drivers when you arrive.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to make parking and transportation as easy and safe as possible for everyone attending!
Tomorrow is our LAST summer meal pickup!
Our food services staff have requested that families bring reusable groceries bags, laundry baskets, or anything that'll make it easier for loading up items.
Meals can be picked up on Thursdays from 9:15am - 12:15 pm at the TC Middle School kitchen door.
THANK YOU, VIKING VOYAGE COMMUNITY PARTNERS!
A huge THANK YOU to all of the amazing businesses, organizations, colleges, and universities who are joining us for Viking Voyage: Back to School Open House & Community Event!
Your time, resources, and support help make this event possible and give our students and families the opportunity to connect with the incredible resources available throughout our community. We are so grateful to have you as part of the Viking family!
Families, make sure you take your time visiting each booth! Stop, ask questions, learn more about the resources and opportunities each organization provides, and enjoy everything our community partners have to offer.
Most importantly, enjoy the Viking spirit!
We can't wait to see everyone at Viking Voyage on Thursday, August 20, from 3:00–7:00 p.m.!
Thank you for supporting Tri County Area Schools and our students!
A huge THANK YOU to all of the amazing businesses, organizations, colleges, and universities who are joining us for Viking Voyage: Back to School Open House & Community Event!
Your time, resources, and support help make this event possible and give our students and families the opportunity to connect with the incredible resources available throughout our community. We are so grateful to have you as part of the Viking family!
Families, make sure you take your time visiting each booth! Stop, ask questions, learn more about the resources and opportunities each organization provides, and enjoy everything our community partners have to offer.
Most importantly, enjoy the Viking spirit!
We can't wait to see everyone at Viking Voyage on Thursday, August 20, from 3:00–7:00 p.m.!
Thank you for supporting Tri County Area Schools and our students!
Parents/Guardians may visit the Technology Booth at Viking Voyage to show our tech team that they have the TC Appetagy App downloaded or have a tech member help them download it for one raffle ticket.
Parents may get multiple tickets for different parent/guardian adult users. Full Name, Phone Number must be written on the back of the ticket. Raffle Tickets will be placed in the box at the TC Technology Table. Selection of Prizes will begin with the Grand Prize and move through the list of other prizes.
Drawing will take place after the Viking Voyage event and winners will be notified by a phone call to pick up items from the District Administration Office located in the High School on Monday, August 24th.
Parents may get multiple tickets for different parent/guardian adult users. Full Name, Phone Number must be written on the back of the ticket. Raffle Tickets will be placed in the box at the TC Technology Table. Selection of Prizes will begin with the Grand Prize and move through the list of other prizes.
Drawing will take place after the Viking Voyage event and winners will be notified by a phone call to pick up items from the District Administration Office located in the High School on Monday, August 24th.
VIKING VOYAGE = PRIZES, PRIZES & MORE PRIZES!
Get ready, Vikings! Tri County Area Schools students have the chance to win TONS of awesome prizes at Viking Voyage!
From bicycles and Chromebooks to gift cards, backpacks, experiences, tickets, gift baskets, and MORE, our Student Raffle is packed with prizes you won’t want to miss!
And the best part? You have to be at Viking Voyage to win! 👀
📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Tri County Area Schools Practice Field
Bring your family, visit the booths, explore everything our community has to offer, and make sure you get your Viking Passport stamped along the way!
Will your name be called?
Could YOU be a Viking Voyage winner?
There’s only one way to find out… JOIN US AT VIKING VOYAGE!
Smile and be proud to be a Viking!
Get ready, Vikings! Tri County Area Schools students have the chance to win TONS of awesome prizes at Viking Voyage!
From bicycles and Chromebooks to gift cards, backpacks, experiences, tickets, gift baskets, and MORE, our Student Raffle is packed with prizes you won’t want to miss!
And the best part? You have to be at Viking Voyage to win! 👀
📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Tri County Area Schools Practice Field
Bring your family, visit the booths, explore everything our community has to offer, and make sure you get your Viking Passport stamped along the way!
Will your name be called?
Could YOU be a Viking Voyage winner?
There’s only one way to find out… JOIN US AT VIKING VOYAGE!
Smile and be proud to be a Viking!
