Dear Trist Middle School Parent/Guardian:

      I hope this summer is allowing you and your family time to rest and rejuvenate!  In a few short weeks, our faculty and staff will be welcoming our students back to school for the 2017-2018 school year.  In order to continue learning, please encourage your child to read one of the novels from the District Middle School Summer Reading List.  Information about the Summer Reading Program was included in the packet of information that was mailed home by Trist Middle at the end of May.  Students who read at least one of the books on the summer reading list can receive EXTRA CREDIT in their English class.  In order to receive extra credit, students must pass an Accelerated Reader Program (ARP) test on the book by August 25 upon their return to middle school OR they may submit a 10 sentence summary of the book to their ELA teacher by the same date to receive the extra credit. 

      Mark your calendar for the N. P. Trist Middle School BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT to be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017.  BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT is a great opportunity for you to meet our faculty and for students to become familiar with following their assigned schedule of classes.  Please follow the schedule below when attending BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT on August 3:

 Students Last Name A through F = 5:30-6:15 p.m.

 Students Last Name G through N = 6:15-7:00 p.m.

 Students Last Name O through Z = 7:00-7:45 p.m.

      At this event, students will receive their class schedule and meet their teachers!  You will be required to pay the $15 Instructional Fee (per student) and any past debt at this event before your child’s schedule can be issued.  P.E. uniforms will also be available for purchase ($25 per set - $10 shirts/$15 shorts).  Also during this event, you will be able to join the Trist PTO.  Your child may also rent a locker from their Homeroom Teacher for only $5.  Once rented, you and your child will be able to practice opening the locker.  Please make every effort to attend this event with your child as this will be a great opportunity to start your child’s school year off with success.

      IMPORTANT:  If your child is a BUS RIDER, please make sure he or she rides the bus to school on the first day.  Remind your bus rider to take note of the BUS NUMBER to reduce confusion at dismissal on the end of the day of school (August 7)!  You will be able to secure bus information at Back-To-School Night. 

      I hope the contents of the packet helps you prepare for the 2017-2018 school year.  The packet contained the following items:
Trist Middle 2017-2018 School Supply List              

District Dress Code

PTO Membership Form                                                              

 Bus Rider Information

Bus Loading Zone/Car Rider MAP                                                

BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT Information

Summer Reading List/Information                                                

      Once again, enjoy the remainder of the summer and I look forward to seeing you at Trist Middle on August 3 for BACK-TO-SCHOOL Night!  Remember, the first day of school for the 2017-2018 school year is Monday, August 7.

 Have a happy and safe summer,

 Denise D. Pritchard, Principal