STATE BOUND! Congratulations to 8th grade volleyball on defeating Clinton in two sets Monday night to win the IESA 8 3A Sectional and advance to the state tournament Friday in Pana. GO VIKINGS!
Congratulations to Brayden Stombaugh for being recognized as an IBCA 2nd Team All-State basketball player! He was also named Heart of Illinois Conference co-player of the year. Great season Brayden!
Property Tax Relief Through the One-Cent Tax
Did you know? The proposed one-cent tax will help reduce the financial burden on property owners in McLean County by spreading the responsibility across the entire community, including visitors and non-homeowners.
How will this happen?
Visitors and Non-Homeowners Contribute: Approximately 35% of purchases in McLean County are made by people who do not live here. This means non-property owners and visitors will help fund local schools, easing the burden on property tax payers.
Abatement in Some Districts: At Tri-Valley, at least one-third of the revenue from this tax will be used to reduce property taxes for the next five years, providing additional relief to homeowners.
This funding source ensures that funding for our schools is shared by everyone who benefits from the community, while directly supporting school security and facility needs.
Learn more about how this referendum can make a difference by visiting our webpage
www.april1cent.info or contact us!
#april1cent
Our Tri-Valley app keeps getting better and better! Parents and Guardians who have already created a Rooms account can now communicate with staff, access class streams, and more!
Download for Android: https://aptg.co/jDYhLx
Download for iPhone: https://aptg.co/JHfrp_
Regional Champs! Congratulations to 8th grade volleyball on winning their IESA 8 3A Regional Championship game vs EL Paso Gridley. GO VIKINGS!
Don't forget: Meet the candidates running for the Board of Education TONIGHT!
6:30pm in the High School commons area following the PTO meeting at 5:30pm. And don't forget to vote on April 1!
Due to the Route 150 gas leak closure, we are rerouting buses to ensure the safe return of all students. This will result in delays and possible changes to bus assignments. We are working with the school buildings to ensure students board the correct buses for their designated stops. We appreciate your patience and understanding. For questions, please contact transportation@tri-valley3.org.
Tri-Valley Youth Sports Camps are now open for registration. https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/tvvikings?embed=1 Flyers can be found at https://www.tri-valley3.org/documents/tri-valley-high-school/athletics/sports-camp-flyers/434118
Our community meeting to discuss the One Cent Tax referendum will be held tonight. Join us to learn more and ask questions.
Tonight! March 11 at 6:00pm. Location: Middle School IMC
#april1cent
What’s Taxed and What’s Not Under the One-Cent Tax Proposal:
Did you know? The one-cent tax proposed for McLean County only applies to items that are currently subject to Illinois sales tax. Here’s what won’t be taxed:
Groceries
Prescription medications
Vehicles (cars, trucks, boats, RVs, mobile homes)
Farm equipment, parts, and inputs
Personal/professional services (haircuts, accounting, legal services, etc.)
Wholesale purchases
What will be taxed? Only items that are currently taxed under Illinois law. For example:
Prepared foods
Retail purchases (clothing, electronics, etc.)
Online sales
If approved, this tax will help fund critical improvements for our schools while minimizing impact on essential purchases. Learn more about how these funds would benefit our school community by attending our community meeting on March 11, visiting our webpage www.april1cent.info or contacting us directly!
Congratulations to Tri-Valley’s Jackson Ritch on winning 3rd place in the 215 lb weight class at the IESA State Wrestling Meet. Congratulations Jackson & GO VIKINGS!
Job opening in the high school office!
Regional Champs! Congratulations to 7th grade volleyball on winning their IESA 7 3A regional. GO VIKIINGS!
Did you know? When you shop in other counties, you may already be contributing to their local schools. Many neighboring counties, including Sangamon, Peoria, Champaign, and Macon, have already implemented a dedicated one-cent tax to invest in their schools. Now, McLean County has the opportunity to do the same.
If approved, the proposed One-Cent Tax will provide funding for safety upgrades, facility improvements, and property tax relief—ensuring our schools remain competitive and well-equipped to serve over 22,000 students here and across McLean County.
Learn more about how this request could benefit students, staff and our school community by attending our community information meeting on March 11, visiting our webpage www.april1cent.info or contacting us directly.
#april1cent
Save the date *Saturday, May 3* for the Tri-Valley Athletic Boosters - Viking Night - hosted at Epiphany Farms Estate in Downs. Raffle Tickets go on sale March 21 with an early bird drawing on April 1. $100 raffle ticket receives one (1) entry into the draw down raffle with a grand prize of $5000 and allows up to 2 people to attend the night of the event.
Congratulations to the 8th grade volleyball team on winning the 2025 Sangamon Valley Conference Showcase Championship match. GO VIKINGS!
TVHS Boys Basketball are IHSA 2A Regional Champions! They defeated Central Catholic by a score of 40-39. They advance to Sectionals next week at Sherrard.
A huge shout out to our February Vikings of Valor award recipients for their eagerness to learn! Great job setting a positive example for others and demonstrating the Viking way!
Attention: The SY2025-2026 Calendar has been updated to reflect early dismissal times for P/T Conferences on November 6, 2025.
https://www.tri-valley3.org/documents/school-calendar/34618
Get your tickets for next week's MS Play - The Day the Internet Died & Video Gamapalooza. Our 7th and 8th grade theatre students have been working hard on this fun show for Saturday, March 8 at 7p and Sunday, March 9 at 2:30p. Adults $10, Students $5. Tickets on sale at https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/tvvikings?embed=1
