Cobra Connections
TMS-THS Summer Updates - August 16, 2023
Principal's Update, Mr. Luke Lutterman
The start of a new school year is always very exciting! We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with you as we work together to create the best learning experiences possible for your children.
Thank you for taking the time to read through the information below. As always, feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Luke Lutterman, Principal
(507) 418-7520
Together #WeAreTriton
School Contact Information
Dean of Students, Tricia Johnson, tjohnson@triton.k12.mn.us
Administrative Assistant, Marisa Starkson, mstarkson@triton.k12.mn.us
Counselor, Diane Meyer, dmeyer@triton.k12.mn.us
Principal, Luke Lutterman, llutterman@triton.k12.mn.us
(507) 418-7510
High School
Administrative Assistant, Michelle Petersohn, mpetersohn@triton.k12.mn.us
Administrative Assistant, Annalee Thomas, athomas@triton.k12.mn.us
Activities Director, Corey Black, cblack@triton.k12.mn.us
Counselor, Christi Runnells, crunnells@triton.k12.mn.us
Principal, Luke Lutterman, llutterman@triton.k12.mn.us
(507) 418-7520
Calendar Reminders
The first day of school, September 5, will be an orientation day. Just 6th and 9th graders will be in the building. Half of the day will be orientation and the other half of the day they will go through an abbreviated periods 1-8 schedule. All students 6-12 grade will be in attendance on Wednesday, September 6.
Orientation Information
TMS & THS Open House!
Triton Middle & High School Open House
Thursday, Aug 31, 2023, 03:00 PM
Triton Middle and High School
When Can I Access My Class Schedule?
School Supply Lists
Chromebook Program
Steps to receiving your Chromebook
1. Read the Chromebook Use Procedures
2. Fill out the User Agreement - available below
3. Pay the Yearly $40 Technology Rental Fee
Electronic payment is available via your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, checks at time of pick up are also okay. We do not want this fee to stop student use. Please contact Mr. Lutterman for scholarship information or payment plans if needed. We will work with you to make sure all students have access.
4. Pick up at any of the dates/times listed below
Fall Sports PAC Meeting on Wednesday, August 9
Open House on Thursday, August 31
First day of School for 6th and 9th graders, Tuesday, September 5
High School Pictures, Friday, September 8
Middle School Pictures, Friday, September 15
School Lunch Information
Starting School Year 2023-2024 meals are free for all students. We are still encouraging ALL families to fill out the educational benefit form (formerly Free & Reduced Lunch form, Attached Below). This form goes far beyond the original Free and reduced lunch eligibility for families. It could also qualify families for reduced athletic/activity fees, funding for internet access and technology and AP Testing support. For the school district it brings in additional compensatory funding from the State of MN that can be used for a multitude of things to benefit the kids and our schools.
Parents/guardians: you are responsible for any negative balance that your student’s account may
have. These accounts need to be paid and brought up to date. If you need help with doing that, please reach out to me as we still have some funds left in our Cobra Kindne$$ account. This account allows families WITH A CURRENT NEGATIVE BALANCE the opportunity to receive matching funds to get the account taken care of. You must communicate with Misty/Taher to qualify and receive this donation/funds.
For the 2023-2024 school year here are some things parents/guardians need to know for your student to make a “meal” that qualifies for the free lunch or breakfast. They must have 3 out of the 5 components listed below, for both Breakfast and Lunch.
- Meat/Meat alternative
- Grain
- Fruit
- Vegetable
- Milk
Breakfast
- Main meal on tray (meat/meat alternative)
- Fruit or Vegetable (must have ½ cup of one or the other. Do not need both but can take both.
- Milk
Lunch (main line & Diner area)
- Main meal (meat/meat alternative)
- Grain
- Fruit or Vegetable (must have ½ cup of one or the other. Do not need both but can take both.
- Milk
There is an “ala carte only” option when charging to accounts. This option is not covered as FREE! These specialty items must be charged on an account or paid for with cash. Ala Carte is open to Middle & High School Students (grades 6th -12th ).
Please have a conversation with your student about the Ala Carte option and what their boundaries are when using it. The Taher staff is unable to monitor every student that comes through when it comes to allergies or limits. This is up to individual families. One thing we can do, if requested by the parent/guardian, is blocking your student. If you want your student blocked from ala carte options, you will need to contact myself (Misty) or Kelly by phone at 507-418-7531 or email at mlangley@triton.k12.mn.us, kjohnson@triton.k12.mn.us. When emailing please put the name
of student(s) that you want blocked in the subject line. PLEASE NOTE: Students are still able to use cash to purchase ala carte. (Using cash does not affect their account) Students MUST have a positive balance in their account, or pay cash day of purchase, for any ala carte purchases. Any student with a negative balance will NOT be allowed extras or ala carte items. THEY WILL BE ALLOWED TO GET THE REGULAR MEAL. Please speak with your students about this. If you have any questions, please reach out.
Ala carte items include.
cookie, ice cream, smoothies, chips, juices, pickles, fruit snacks, extra diner sandwich,
extra pizza slice, extra fries, extra milks, or a second meal, etc)
**Ala carte has nothing to do with the regular student meals that are free**
Sack lunches from home- If your student brings lunch from home and wants a milk; it is an extra charge of $.70. Milk is only free with school breakfast & lunch. Please make sure you have funds in your student’s account.
3 options for applying money to your student’s account:
- Pay online through infinite campus (if you need assistance please contact: Elementary,Middle or High School office).
- Check- Send with student to school or drop off in any office. Make check payable to Triton and put your students name on the memo line.
- Cash- Send cash with your student to school or drop off to any office- please make sure to have it in an envelope with the student’s first and last name.
Any questions or concerns please contact:
EMAIL: mlangley@triton.k12.mn.us or kjohnson@triton.k12.mn.us
Direct Line: 507-418-7531
Health Office Reminders
Hello Triton Families!
We hope you are having a summer full of fun, adventures, and relaxation! As the time for back to school quickly approaches, remember to keep these health office items
in mind!
IMMUNIZATIONS: If your student is new to the district or going into kindergarten, 7th , 10th , or 12th grade the school is required by the state to have documentation of up-to-date immunizations to attend school. If your student updates their vaccines this summer don’t forget to grab a copy of their immunization record for the school. If you need an exemption form for your student, send nurse Andrea an email and we can assist you with that process as well!
MEDICATIONS: If your student will be taking any prescription medications at school this year
the health office will need an updated medication form with both the doctor and guardian’s
signature on it. The health office cannot administer medications without an updated form.
OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS: If you would like your student to have acetaminophen
(Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), allergy medications (Claritin, Benadryl), lotions, etc. available during
the school year, please add these to your back-to-school list. The new, unopened packages
labeled with your child’s name can be delivered to the health office. All medications must be
stored in the health office and cannot be kept in classrooms/lockers/backpacks (emergency
medications can be carried by responsible students IF the health office is aware and has an
action plan for them). There is also a form for parents/guardians to sign so that we can give
these medications during the school day.
ALLERGIES/ASTHMA/SEIZURE/DIABETES/TREATMENTS/FEEDINGS: Remember to reach
out to your child’s doctor for an updated action plan or care plan. The health office is required to
have physician orders for any emergency medications (inhalers/epi-pens/glucose/anti-seizure
meds) and an updated action plan signed by the doctor and parents. Physician orders or
documentation are also required for any special bathroom needs, dietary needs, medical
appliances, feeding needs, etc.
As always, the health office is happy to help with any questions or concerns! We love to hear
from parents and get as much information as we can about our students. The more we know
the better care we can provide here at school! Nurse Andrea will be checking email over the
summer so feel free to reach out!
HAVE AN AMAZING SUMMER!
Nurse Andrea and Tessa
(507) 418-7500, ext. 1203
K-12 Education Credit
Digital Tools Used at Triton
Triton Public Schools uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning. Technology vendors and software is utilized to support work as we help all students develop the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world.
We have an inventory of our curriculum, testing, and assessment tools posted at https://bit.ly/tpsstudentsoftwaredata and include an outline of the student data elements within each tool. This list is maintained and communicated annually to all families at the start of the school year.
Please reach out to Technology Coordinator Rebecca Goossens (rgoossens@triton.k12.mn.us) for additional questions regarding specific digital tools used in classrooms.
Resources at Triton Public Schools
Mr. Luke Lutterman
Email: llutterman@triton.k12.mn.us
Website: www.triton.k12.mn.us
Location: 813 West Highway Street Dodge Center, MN
Phone: 507-418-7520
Facebook: facebook.com/WeAreTriton
Twitter: @LukeLutterman