Dear USD 429 Parents , Guardians, and Patrons:

It won’t be long and the leaves will be changing, and the winds will be coming steadier out of the north.  We have a few months before some wintery weather comes our way, but as we know living in Kansas, we will face some.  We will be putting out some weather information and school cancelation information in the coming weeks.

The board of education will be reviewing our five-year strategic plan to discuss all our successes and the challenges.  It is important to always recognize our successes and face our challenges head on.  We will be looking for some input as we have these discussions.  These are always great discussions to have as we learn a lot about ourselves and our schools.  Kansas public school enrollment is on the decline and has been since Covid.  Our district is not immune to this.  Our focus will continue to be, how do we provide and sustain a quality education for your children.  Declining birth rates, lack of housing, and parental choice all factor in to decreased numbers in schools.  We don’t get much help in Topeka with many legislatures who obviously push an anti-public education rhetoric, reinforced by the laws they pass that hurt Kansas public schools.  Regardless, we will continue to fight for public education.

As we wrap up fall activities seasons, I want to thank the student/athletes, coaches, parents, and community for support of these programs.  I am going to paraphrase a conversation that was shared with me and then reiterated to me.  A teacher whom we now employ, that taught in a much larger high school than ours said, “Troy has 20% of the students where I taught but offer 80% of the activities.”  We hope all students find a way to be involved in our schools.  We believe we provide the opportunity to do so. 

Patrick E. McKernan

Superintendent of Schools

Troy USD 429

The Troy Lady Trojan volleyball team battled through four matches at the Riverside Tournament on Saturday, October 3, facing Riverside, Sabetha, Jefferson County North and Atchison County.

Troy opened the tournament against the host Riverside Cyclones in a closely contested three-set match. Neither team was able to win consecutive sets as the two teams battled from start to finish.

Riverside claimed the opening set 25-23, but Troy answered in the second set with a 25-23 victory to even the match. The deciding third set remained competitive, but the Cyclones pulled away to take the set 25-19 and win the match 2-1.

The Trojans then faced the Sabetha Bluejays in their second match of the tournament. Troy struggled to find its rhythm in the opening set, falling 25-10. The Trojans responded with a much stronger effort in the second set, but Sabetha ultimately held on for a 25-21 victory to earn the 2-0 win.

Troy's tournament run continued against Jefferson County North. The Trojans battled throughout the match and scored at least 18 points in each set. However, the Chargers came away with the 2-0 victory, winning 25-19 and 25-18.

In the final match of the tournament, Troy faced the Atchison County Tigers. The Trojans were able to break through and finish the tournament with a victory, defeating Atchison County 2-0.

The tournament provided the Lady Trojans with four opportunities to compete against quality opponents and make adjustments heading into the final stretch of the season. Troy battled through several competitive sets, including the three-set match against Riverside and the two close sets against Jefferson County North.

Despite dropping three of the four matches, the Trojans continued to compete and finished the tournament on a positive note with the victory over Atchison County.

With postseason play approaching, Troy will look to build on the experience gained at Riverside and use the tournament's challenges to improve consistency and finish the season strong.

Riverside Tournament Results

Riverside 2, Troy 1 — 25-23, 23-25, 25-19

Sabetha 2, Troy 0 — 25-10, 25-21

Jefferson County North 2, Troy 0 — 25-19, 25-18

Troy 2, Atchison County 0— 25-5, 25-12

The Troy Lady Trojans have experienced a mix of wins and tough battles on the volleyball court, as they work through a challenging stretch of their season.

The Lady Trojans picked up an impressive 2-0 victory over McLouth, winning the sets 25-18 and 25-12. Troy controlled the second set and finished strong to secure the straight-set win. The victory continued a positive stretch for the Trojans, who had won three of their previous four matches, bringing their season record to 12-12.

Troy also faced a tough challenge against Pleasant Ridge. In a competitive three-set match, the Lady Trojans battled back to even the match after dropping the opening set 25-22. Troy claimed the second set 25-23, forcing a deciding third set. Pleasant Ridge pulled away in the final set, winning 25-15 and taking the match 2-1. Despite the loss, the Trojans demonstrated their ability to compete in close matches and push their opponents to the limit.

In another matchup, Troy took on Maur Hill-Mount Academy but came up short in a two-set contest. Maur Hill won 25-17 and 25-19. Although the Trojans were unable to secure a set victory, they continued to fight, scoring at least 17 points in both sets.

The recent games have tested the Lady Trojans as they work to build consistency and finish the season strong. With competitive performances against tough opponents and a solid victory over McLouth, Troy continues to look for opportunities to build momentum.

As the season progresses, the Lady Trojans will look to carry the lessons from each match onto the court, focusing on teamwork, determination, and making the adjustments needed to compete against every opponent.

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