Extracurricular Changes Due to Snow Day on 12-17-19
The cancelation of school for a Snow Day on Tuesday, December 17th will impact several of our events. Below is some important information regarding our school activities, games, concerts, etc.:
- The TMS Band and Choir Christmas Concert will go on as scheduled Tuesday night. We anticipate that the roads and parking lot will be clear at the time of the concert. The concert will begin at 7:30pm in the Main Gym at Civic Memorial High School. The CM Band/Choir concert will begin at 6:00pm in the CM Gym. These times were chosen so that high school students who have final exams on Wednesday may get home earlier to study and to help alleviate parking congestion and the flow of everyone in and out of the CM gym.
- TMS Band/Choir students who need to pick up their instruments, music, etc. from Trimpe may come to TMS between 5:30-6:30pm. Parents and students, please park in the front circle and enter TMS through the Main Entrance by the office. Students should be at CM by 6:45pm. Band students - dress is all black, nice clothes. Choir students - dress is black on bottom, dress shirt on top.
- When TMS band and choir students arrive at the high school, they should go to the auditorium. Families should wait in the Commons until after the high school concert has concluded. Mrs. Gipson will warm them up and tune. The TMS Concert will begin at 7:30pm.
- The 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball game vs. East Alton has been canceled. That game will be rescheduled, but the date has not yet been determined.
- Sports practices may begin on Tuesday, December 17th after 12:00pm. Please contact the head coach of a sport for more information. Coaches will also be contacting players/families regarding practice information.
TMS Band/Choir Christmas Concert Changes Due to Weather
Due to school being canceled on Mon, 12/16, the TMS Band/Choir Concert set for Monday night has been postponed to TUESDAY night at 7:30pm. In addition, ALL GAMES, PRACTICES, and OTHER EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELED.
The concert will be Tuesday, 12/17 at 7:30pm at Civic Memorial High School's gym.
Monday's weather has also canceled the Civic Memorial High School Band/Choir concert. As a result, we will have both TMS and CM Band and Choir concerts on Tuesday night. The CM concert will begin at 6:00pm and the TMS concert will begin at 7:30pm. These times were chosen so that high school students who have final exams on Wednesday may get home earlier to study and to help alleviate parking congestion and the flow of everyone in and out of the CM gym. This message will be sent to all parents and staff via School Messenger at 10:00am.
Thank you to everyone for your patience and flexibility as we make sure that our students can perform their concert and keep our students, staff, and families safe during the inclement weather.
The concert will be Tuesday, 12/17 at 7:30pm at Civic Memorial High School's gym.
Monday's weather has also canceled the Civic Memorial High School Band/Choir concert. As a result, we will have both TMS and CM Band and Choir concerts on Tuesday night. The CM concert will begin at 6:00pm and the TMS concert will begin at 7:30pm. These times were chosen so that high school students who have final exams on Wednesday may get home earlier to study and to help alleviate parking congestion and the flow of everyone in and out of the CM gym. This message will be sent to all parents and staff via School Messenger at 10:00am.
Thank you to everyone for your patience and flexibility as we make sure that our students can perform their concert and keep our students, staff, and families safe during the inclement weather.
Picture Day
Picture Day is coming to Trimpe Middle School! Our picture day is Thursday, August 29th. Order on https://buff.ly/2YHHq25 or with a paper form that will be sent home through Eagle Time. #ThisIsTMS #GoEagles
TMS School Supply List/Chromebook Bags
The following is a link to the TMS School Supply List for 2019-2020.
This year, TMS is transitioning to a Chromebook device and we are highly encouraging students to bring their own Chromebook/laptop bag to transport the device during the school day. Current Civic Memorial High School students are required to bring a bag and students who purchase on in middle school may be able to use their bag in both middle school and high school.
We have found several low-cost options available for parents.
We will also have a limited number of bags available for any students who cannot bring their own. Please contact Mr. Miller, Mrs. Gipson, or the Main Office if you have any questions or need additional help.
This year, TMS is transitioning to a Chromebook device and we are highly encouraging students to bring their own Chromebook/laptop bag to transport the device during the school day. Current Civic Memorial High School students are required to bring a bag and students who purchase on in middle school may be able to use their bag in both middle school and high school.
We have found several low-cost options available for parents.
- Targus Top Load Case for Laptops. Currently in stock at Wal-Mart in Wood River for $14.99.
- AmazonBasics Chromebook bag from $13.49.
- Chromebook Case 11.6 in. Currently ships free from Walmart.com for $11.99.
We will also have a limited number of bags available for any students who cannot bring their own. Please contact Mr. Miller, Mrs. Gipson, or the Main Office if you have any questions or need additional help.
Registration Information
At registration, we handed out a document with (hopefully!) all the key dates at the beginning of the year at TMS. If you didn't receive the document at registration, or want a digital copy. You can view it here.
Some of the key dates listed include:
-- Unpack Your Backpack (August 13th)
-- 6th Grade Parent Night Presentation (August 13)
-- TMS Picture Days
-- Athletic Tryout Information and much more.
Please contact the Main Office if you have any questions! We're looking forward to a great year!
Some of the key dates listed include:
-- Unpack Your Backpack (August 13th)
-- 6th Grade Parent Night Presentation (August 13)
-- TMS Picture Days
-- Athletic Tryout Information and much more.
Please contact the Main Office if you have any questions! We're looking forward to a great year!
Cheer Tryouts for Students New to Bethalto Schools
Trimpe Middle School will be having cheer tryouts for students new to the Bethalto School District on 8/19 and 8/20 from 3:30-5:30 PM at Meadowbrook School. These tryouts are ONLY for students new to our district. #ThisIsTMS #GoEagles
TMS Fall Athletic Tryout Information
TMS Athletic Director Jeff Ochs has created a single document outlining tryout dates for Fall athletics at TMS for 2019-2020. This includes softball, cross country, and football.
Click HERE to access the information.
Click HERE to access the information.
Beginning of Year Important Dates and Times
- 6th Grade Orientation on Thursday, August 8th, from 9:00am-Noon. Students will be able to get their schedule that day, take a guided tour of the building, hear important information regarding their classes, technology, and lunch. In addition, there will be time for 6th graders to find their locker and practice using their lock before having a pizza party.
- Unpack Your Backpack for all middle school students on Tuesday, August 13th from 3:30-6:00pm. During this time, the building will be open for students and parents to pick up their class schedules, tour the building, find their classrooms, and drop off supplies.
- Our first day of school is Wednesday, August 14th. Our doors open at 7:40am and students need to be in their classrooms by 8:15am.
- The staff at TMS is excited for the 19-20 school year. #GoEagles! #ThisIsTMS
New Student Orientation for New 7th and 8th Graders
If your student is new to the Bethalto School District, we are having a new student orientation on Monday, August 12th, from 10:30a-11:30am. The purpose of this orientation is to help new 7th and 8th graders to TMS to get to know the building, see their classrooms, lockers, and be more comfortable before the first day of school on Wednesday, August 14th. You do not need to RSVP, but we hope to see all of our new 7th and 8th graders on Monday, August 12th from 10:30am-11:30am for New Student Orientation. #GoEagles
Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a new student group at Trimpe Middle School.
FCA is a student led group that comes together to talk about sports and faith.
Meetings will be held immediately after school in room 217, until approximately 3:30.
See the dates below.
Students must provide their own transportation home after the meetings.
FCA is a student led group that comes together to talk about sports and faith.
Meetings will be held immediately after school in room 217, until approximately 3:30.
See the dates below.
Students must provide their own transportation home after the meetings.
- Jan. 14 and 28
- Feb. 11 and 25
- March 11 and 25
- April 15 and 29
- May 13
Congratulations, Jazzers!
Congratulations to our TMS Jazzers Dance Team! The Jazzers competed at the IDTA State Championship and earned 3rd place! Great job, Jazzers -- we are so proud of you! #ThisIsTMS
Building/Office Closed for the Summer
The Trimpe Middle School office will be closed for the summer beginning Monday, June 10 through July 22, 2019. If you need to contact an administrator, please email Mr.Miller or Mrs. Gipson at amiller@bethalto.org or lgipson@bethalto.org
Have a great summer!
Registration for the 2019-2020 school year will be July 25th and July 29th, form Noon-8:00pm each day. Both registration days will be at TMS.
Have a great summer!
Registration for the 2019-2020 school year will be July 25th and July 29th, form Noon-8:00pm each day. Both registration days will be at TMS.
Summer Coding Camp
The Triad technology team is having youth summer camps for students in grades 1-7. The camps will run Monday June 10- Thursday June 13 at Silver Creek Elementary in Troy. The format of the programs is "make and take"-meaning students will have the opportunity to learn about programming with a fun, engaging tool, and then at the end of the week, they will get to take the device with them! Our hope is that students will be excited about their new resource and will continue to learn more about it throughout the summer.
They will offer two sessions. The A.M. session will run from 9:00-12:00, and the P.M. session will be from 12:30-3:30. If any students wishes to stay for both sessions, there will be a supervised lunch break from 12:00-12:30, however, no lunch will be provided and students planning to eat should pack a sack lunch for this time.
There are four elementary camp offerings- Sphero, Makey Makey, Ozobot, and Bloxels, and one middle school offering- Circuit Playground. The cost per session is $125 which includes the cost of the device students take home at the end of the week. Registration is available online at bit.ly/triadcodecamp and will remain open until Sunday, May 25 or until sessions reach a max participant level of 20 students.
They will offer two sessions. The A.M. session will run from 9:00-12:00, and the P.M. session will be from 12:30-3:30. If any students wishes to stay for both sessions, there will be a supervised lunch break from 12:00-12:30, however, no lunch will be provided and students planning to eat should pack a sack lunch for this time.
There are four elementary camp offerings- Sphero, Makey Makey, Ozobot, and Bloxels, and one middle school offering- Circuit Playground. The cost per session is $125 which includes the cost of the device students take home at the end of the week. Registration is available online at bit.ly/triadcodecamp and will remain open until Sunday, May 25 or until sessions reach a max participant level of 20 students.
Girls Volleyball Camp Information
CIVIC MEMORIAL VOLLEYBALL SUMMER YOUTH CAMP 2019
CAMP DATES: JUNE 25 - 26 - 27
INCOMING GRADES -- TIMES 3RD, 4TH, 5TH -- 3:00-4:30 PM DAILY
6TH, 7TH, 8TH -- 5:00-7:00 PM DAILY
Click here to view/download the flyer.
Congratulations, Ella Voyles
Congratulations to Ella Voyles who was accepted into the highly competitive IMSA Promise Summer Program. Great job, Ella, we are proud of you!
Police Appreciation Week at TMS
TMS celebrated Police Appreciation Week and capped things off with a visit from our SRO, Officer Cato. Huge thank you to Mr. Midgley for organizing our "Back the Blue" bulletin board. So many TMS staff/students signed. Thank you, Bethalto Police Dept.
3rd Quarter High Honor Roll and Honor Roll Announced
Trimpe Middle School is proud to announce our High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the third quarter of the 2018-19 school year. Congratulations to all of our students who earned High Honor Roll or Honor Roll recognition this past quarter. #ThisIsTMS
High Honor Roll, 3rd Quarter, 2018-2019
Honor Roll, 3rd Quarter, 2018-2019
High Honor Roll, 3rd Quarter, 2018-2019
Honor Roll, 3rd Quarter, 2018-2019
Congratulations Gabby Quinones
Congratulations to TMS's own Gabriella Quinones for winning first place in this past weekend's Bethalto Art Fair!!!
Gabby took first place in the 6th-8th grade division. In addition to the first place blue ribbon, Gabby receives a free pizza and other goodies from Imo's Pizza.
We are so proud of you, Gabby! Great job!
Gabby took first place in the 6th-8th grade division. In addition to the first place blue ribbon, Gabby receives a free pizza and other goodies from Imo's Pizza.
We are so proud of you, Gabby! Great job!
Final TMS Dance
The End of the Year Dance with the theme, 8th Grade Masquerade sponsored by Student Council will be Friday, May 10 from 6:30 - 8:00. The cost is $5.00. All school rules apply, and all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students are welcome to attend.
5 Essential PARENT Survey
5 Essential STUDENT Survey
Picture Day Is Coming
Spring picture day is coming for Trimpe Middle School!
Spring Picture Day is Monday, March 4. Order forms and flyers were sent home with students on 2-19-19 and distributed to students through their Eagle Time class.
Spring Picture Day is Monday, March 4. Order forms and flyers were sent home with students on 2-19-19 and distributed to students through their Eagle Time class.
2nd Quarter High Honor Roll and Honor Roll Announced
Trimpe Middle School is proud to announce our High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the second quarter of the 2018-19 school year. Congratulations to all of our students who earned High Honor Roll or Honor Roll recognition this past quarter.
High Honor Roll, 2nd Quarter, 2018-2019
Honor Roll, 2nd Quarter, 2018-2019
High Honor Roll, 2nd Quarter, 2018-2019
Honor Roll, 2nd Quarter, 2018-2019
Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-Up Instructions
Second semester parent-teacher conferences at Trimpe Middle School will take place on Thursday, February 14, 2019. from 3:00-7:00pm.
Please click HERE to sign up for a conference. If you need assistance, please contact the TMS office.
Please click HERE to sign up for a conference. If you need assistance, please contact the TMS office.
Field Trip Permission Form to SIUE Basketball Game on 1-31-19
Field Trip forms for the SIUE Education Day trip are due today, 1-29-19. If you have not yet returned the form, parents may download the form below, fill it out, sign it and fax it back to TMS at 618-551-8651 or scan the signed document and email it to amiller@bethalto.org
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FORM
Please contact the Main Office if you have questions.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FORM
Please contact the Main Office if you have questions.
Nominated a KPLR "Tools for Teachers" Candidate
We have outstanding teachers here at TMS and in the Bethalto School District. Please consider nominating one of our teachers for "Tools for Teachers" sponsored by KPLR-11 TV and Weber Chevrolet.
More details and the nominating form can be found by clicking here. Thanks for your support!
More details and the nominating form can be found by clicking here. Thanks for your support!
Attention 8th Graders and Parents
SIUE To Host Coding Event for Girls
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville is hosting a SheCode Event to Inspire Female Computer Scientists and Registration is Now Open. The event is from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 in the Engineering Building. More details can be found by clicking here.
Attention TMS Students
TMS Students, what themes would you like for Pep Club at home games this year?
Please click on this link to vote and help the Pep Club decide!
Please click on this link to vote and help the Pep Club decide!
TMS Spirit Club Spirit Wear Sale
Need more Trimpe Eagles fan wear? Just in time for Christmas ordering....The new Trimpe Spirit Club is offering a Team Store, open until November 18. It includes shirts, 1/4 zips, hoodies, hats & a small backpack!
Follow this link to order:
https://trimpeeagles.itemorder.com
Thanks in advance for supporting the Trimpe Spirit Club & all Trimpe Eagles!
The store deadline is Sunday November 18th, 2018 (11:59pm CST). Your order will be available for pickup from Kristi Ochs within 2-4 weeks from the store deadline.
Follow this link to order:
https://trimpeeagles.itemorder.com
Thanks in advance for supporting the Trimpe Spirit Club & all Trimpe Eagles!
The store deadline is Sunday November 18th, 2018 (11:59pm CST). Your order will be available for pickup from Kristi Ochs within 2-4 weeks from the store deadline.
Chorus Concert
Trimpe Middle School and Civic Memorial High School will have a joint chorus concert on Monday, October 22nd, starting at 7:30pm in the CM Auditorium.
Student Half Day on Friday, October 19th
A reminder to parents:
We have a half-day of student attendance on Friday, October 19th. Student dismissal 11:15am.
We have a half-day of student attendance on Friday, October 19th. Student dismissal 11:15am.
Parent Information Night Re: Social Media Use by Students
Civic Memorial High School and Trimpe Middle School are hosting a Parent Information Night on Wednesday, November 7th at 7:00pm in the CM Library.
This Parent Info Night will feature a presentation by the Bethalto Police Department concerning social media use by students and how parents and schools can protect our students.
We hope to see you there! #GoEagles
TMS Dance Info
The TMS Graveyard Bash Dance is on Friday, November 2nd from 6:30 - 8:00. This is our first dance of the year.
Please dress up in your favorite Halloween outfit. No masks may be worn. Face paint is allowed but you must be easily identified. The cost is $5.00 and all school rules apply.
This dance is only for students in the 6th, 7th, or 8th grades at TMS. Students should not arrive early as they will not be able to enter the dance until 6:20pm. Once students are in the school, they may not leave until the dance is over at 8:00 or their parents/guardians pick them up at the door. We do ask that all students be picked up within 15 minutes of the dance ending. Students must also be in attendance at school on Friday in order to attend the dance.
Formal attire is not necessary or encouraged. For this dance, students may wear a costume but shall not cover their face.
Please dress up in your favorite Halloween outfit. No masks may be worn. Face paint is allowed but you must be easily identified. The cost is $5.00 and all school rules apply.
This dance is only for students in the 6th, 7th, or 8th grades at TMS. Students should not arrive early as they will not be able to enter the dance until 6:20pm. Once students are in the school, they may not leave until the dance is over at 8:00 or their parents/guardians pick them up at the door. We do ask that all students be picked up within 15 minutes of the dance ending. Students must also be in attendance at school on Friday in order to attend the dance.
Formal attire is not necessary or encouraged. For this dance, students may wear a costume but shall not cover their face.