Triton Students to Explore the Ecosystems of Ecuador in the Summer of 2019

The Triton Science Club will be getting some first-hand learning experience with a proposed trip to Ecuador in the summer of 2019! That’s according to school Superintendent Jeremy Riffle.

Superintendent Riffle reported that at their last meeting, Triton school board members approved the trip to proposed by Dawn Slein​. Slein is a faculty member at the high school who teaches Biology, Advanced Placement Biology and serves as the instructor for the Biomedical Project Lead the Way program.

She said that so far, she has six students who are planning to join her on this immersive learning opportunity that will explore the ecosystems of Ecuador. The trip will take place after commencement ceremonies next year and will last a total of 11 days. Continue reading

Triton School Board Considers Unique Field Trip Requests

A couple of unique field trip opportunities available to Triton students were up for approval during last week’s school board meeting.

When school board members met last Monday, they considered two trip requests. One request came from science teacher Dawn Slein for a study abroad trip to Ecuador. Superintendent Jeremy Riffle said the proposed trip would be for the science club and it would take place in June of 2019.

Additionally, members considered a trip request from physics teacher Tina Zechiel for her class to visit Six Flags in Chicago. However, as Superintendent Riffle explained, it won’t be just any field trip to the amusement park. Continue reading