I am looking forward to attending this conference for the first time - hope to see other Illinois administrators attend also -

A lovely, talented, and insightful Trico alum shares the truth of what is happening in college athletics …not all change is good. Well said Hilary…

Trico Girl's Softball Going to State trico176.org/article/161803…

thesouthern.com/news/trico-fin…

Incredibly proud of our very own, Justin Morgan, and his willingness to share his experiences and passion with others…. Blessed to have him as part of our Trico family!

Students in small districts deserve better than decaying, outdated schools desertsun.com/story/opinion/… via @mydesert

Poverty is a universal issue that affects individuals of all races, ages, and locations. Join NREA for a 75-minute virtual learning session about how schools and districts can prioritize critical needs using evidence-based, program-neutral strategies: wested.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The U.S. Department of Educations' Promise Neighborhoods Program recently launched a tremendous grant opportunity for FY 2024. The Department plans to award a total of about $4 million for new grants. Learn more about applying for this year's competition: oese.ed.gov/offices/office…

Illinois rural and small school leaders and advocates for rural school districts, there is no better time than the present to renew or join the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools. Advocate and support rural educational efforts NOW! form.jotform.com/222504624659054

It might not be Laguna Beach or Lake Tahoe; however, there is something surreal about living far enough off the beaten path that your neighbor takes hay off of your front acreage…..now push play on your favorite Sturgill Simpson or Merle Haggard song & channel your inner outlaw-

Beyond proud to see our son at Camp Grayling. I was just scrolling on social media and caught a glimpse of him on the IL National Guard social media page.

And THEN you get pics of your son getting pinned as he ranks up to Sgt while away on summer drill. This kid never ceases to amaze me -

I don’t remember being told in high school that I could one day be a helicopter pilot & have a career in agriculture. Luckily, in our small rural district we do introduce students to this reality & even have a former student set to graduate from the program next May.

New year- new perspective- new opportunities…. but on the same old bike, on the same old backroad- with the same old aches and pains… ⁦Jon Bartelt⁩

“You are not a failure until you start blaming others for your mistakes” - John Wooden

Elementary Orientation trico176.org/article/170307…

Rodeo Champion trico176.org/article/173083…