Troy Schools Staff and students would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank our past members and the current board of education members who serve the Troy USD 429 school district.  January is School Board Recognition Month, and Troy Schools joins other public schools across our state to say thank you to these public servants who are leading success in our school and community.

“These extraordinary seven individuals provide the leadership and vision to make great things happen in our schools,” said Patrick McKernan, Superintendent of Schools “They volunteer countless hours by attending meetings, reading reports, and discussing ideas. They also participate in workshops and seminars so that they can stay on top of education issues and trends. They provide an invaluable service to our community.”

Please take time to thank them if you see them.  Their dedication and commitment to kids goes well beyond the one meeting a month.  With over 80 plus years combined board of education service, the Troy USD 429 board always considers the kids first and foremost in their decision making.  Their job is challenging and many times goes unrecognized.  Even though they are in the public eye, most of the time their decisions are questioned instead of appreciated.  Our school board members develop policies and make tough decisions that help shape the future of our education system.  Thank you to Steve Bowe, Annika Franken, Nathan Geiger, Tim Grable, Jennifer Luedke, Nikia Weber, and Jason Winder for their willingness to give back to the community and the school district!

Dear USD 429 Parents/Guardians, and Patrons:

As we roll into Christmas Break, I wanted to take a minute to share my appreciation to all of you, for your support of our students, staff, and the entire school system.  I am proud to serve as your superintendent of schools and am looking forward to moving into 2025 continuing to work with all of you.  We have had a busy couple weeks and as noted on this website, many students have accomplished some great things.  Please be looking for the Esports article to see how our Esports team did at HCC last week.  We also want to recognize our middle school girls’ basketball team.  They accomplished an undefeated league season and won first place in the NEKL tournament.  16-0! Congratulations to the coaches and the teams. 

I have added a link to our 5 year strategic plan (Troy USD 429 School District 5 Year Strategic Plan 2022 Column Style.pdf).  We are crossing items off the list and continuing to work on many areas listed in all four focus areas.  The board of education reviews this plan, more than once, throughout the year.  We believe it allows us to have needed discussion on important topics like curriculum, culture, community, staff and students, and facilities.  We will continue to use this document to help us guide decisions for the future of the district.   

A reminder that break runs from December 21^st-Jan 5^th.  We come back for an Inservice day with teachers on January 6^th.  We will have some areas of the buildings closed during break as we will be stripping and waxing some floors in the high school area.  The building offices will be closed over the break and the district office will be closed for much of the break.  However, don’t hesitate to reach out to me pmckernan@troyusd.org over email if you need anything. 

  All of us here at USD 429 wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 

The Troy Middle School Girls Basketball team defeats Everest 30-11 to become the regular season and league tournament champions with a record of 16-0.

Posed picture against the wall – (MS GBB 4)

Front Row – Ellie Hartman, Ella Grable, Elliette Geiger, Leena Wiedmer, Jacelyn Blanton, Torrie Peden

Back Row – Sydnee Ashburn, Jillian Woodruff, Adelyn Kostman, Hana Brissett, Marley Franken (manager), Stella Engemann, Ruthie Geiger (manager), Hayleigh Cluck (manager)

Coaches – Head Coach Mr. Roger Purdy and Assistant Coach Mrs. Adrienne Geiger

Copy of Black & White Classic Christmas Newsletter (4)

Troy High School Communications students gave demonstrative speeches to middle school P.E. students. John Copeland demonstrated a pass in basketball, Colt Jensen demonstrated how to throw a football, Mackenna Thomas demonstrated how to set a volleyball, Jaclyn Jenkins demonstrated how to perform a cheer, Tillie Keller demonstrated how to serve a volleyball, and Violet Mullins demonstrated how to perform a long jump. Thank you to Ms. Halee Andrushchenko and Mr. Jonathan Rodvelt for facilitating the event.

Pic 1: Violet Mullins demonstrates the long jump.

Pic 2: Jaclyn Jenkins demonstrates a cheer.

Pic 3: Colt Jenson demonstrates how to throw a football.