Triton Students Will Be Receiving New Computers for Project Lead the Way Classes

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

Triton schools will be receiving more than 20 new computers to assist with Project Lead the Way curriculum, following a decision made by Triton School Board members on Monday.

Members approved a quote of $16,258 from DakTech for 22 computers to assist with Project Lead the Way. Superintendent Jeremy Riffle explained that the older computers didn’t have necessary features that are required for particular lessons. Continue reading →

Triton Kindergarten and First Grade Students Engage in Digital Learning

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

Thanks to a $15,000 donation from First Source Bank, students and teachers in Bourbon are incorporating technology into the Triton learning experience.

According to Superintendent Jeremy Riffle, teachers at the kindergarten and first-grade levels received iPads for their classrooms in January. Riffle said teachers carefully selected appropriate apps to supplement their curriculum. Those classrooms are now utilizing the technology as a part of daily instruction. Continue reading →

Triton School Board to Open Construction Bids at Next Meeting

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

Last week, Triton School Corporation officials held a pre-bid meeting over the school’s construction projects that are being tackled this year.

Before her retirement, Donna Burroughs said the preliminary stages of the project were complete and the construction phase would start soon. She also mentioned that the proposed renovations are estimated to cost over $2 million.

Superintendent Jeremy Riffle talked about the additions and repairs that will be made at both school buildings, “We’re doing an HVAC system at the elementary school and at the high school removing the roof and putting a new roof on and then we’re building an auxiliary gym.” Continue reading →

Triton School Board Members Reorganize at First Meeting of the Year

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

The Triton School board members elected officers and addressed appointments when they met on Monday.

Superintendent Jeremy Riffle said that Amy Middaugh was elected to retain her position as president of the school board while Terri Barnhart was re-elected as school board security. Members voted to have Kevin Boyer remain as vice president of the school board. Continue reading →

Salaries for Triton School Board Members Remain the Same, Nepotism Forms Submitted

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

According to Triton Schools Superintendent Jeremy Riffle, the Triton School Board members’ salaries for 2018 will remain the same as last year.

Riffle said the salary is set at $1,500 per year, regardless of the position that an individual holds, meaning that a board president doesn’t make more money than any other board member. Continue reading →

Triton Students and Staff Make Adjustments to Deal with Flooded Gym Floor

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

Former Triton Elementary School Principal Jeremy Riffle attended his first school board meeting as superintendent on Monday. Riffle said one of the first matters he had to deal with as superintendent was an incident that flooded the Jr./Sr. High School Gym floor.

He explained, “A door was accidentally pushed open and the snow stopped the door, essentially kiddos leaving to go to a game and so a pipe burst which then flooded the gym floor.” Continue reading →

Triton Elementary School Principal Appointed to Superintendent’s Position

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

Triton Elementary School Principal Jeremy Riffle was officially approved as the new superintendent of Triton at a school board meeting Monday night. Superintendent Donna Burroughs said now that the superintendent position is filled, the board members will be working to find a new elementary school principal.

“We won’t start an official search until next April. We’re naming an interim acting principal in the meantime.” Burroughs explained, “Jeremy is in the process of setting all that up and that will be a part of the December board agenda.” Continue reading →