The Triad Preschool For All program, housed at C.A. Henning Elementary, has been honored with the 2025 Gold Circle of Quality Award by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) — the highest recognition awarded to early childhood programs in Illinois.
The Gold Circle Award is based on rigorous standards that emphasize instructional quality, family engagement, staff qualifications, ongoing professional development, and effective program administration.
This recognition highlights the dedication and excellence of Triad’s Preschool For All staff in building a strong educational foundation for young learners.
We are deeply grateful for our team’s hard work and commitment to providing families with the support and resources needed for children to thrive as they begin their school journey.
Congratulations to the Preschool For All team on this outstanding achievement!
Pictured are: Katie Moore, pre-k SLP, Cristy Yates, pre-k teacher, Jessica Stein, pre-k teacher, Lisa Detmer, early childhood teacher, Shelby Kuhl, pre-k teacher, and Sarah Davis, early childhood teacher.
The Gold Circle Award is based on rigorous standards that emphasize instructional quality, family engagement, staff qualifications, ongoing professional development, and effective program administration.
This recognition highlights the dedication and excellence of Triad’s Preschool For All staff in building a strong educational foundation for young learners.
We are deeply grateful for our team’s hard work and commitment to providing families with the support and resources needed for children to thrive as they begin their school journey.
Congratulations to the Preschool For All team on this outstanding achievement!
Pictured are: Katie Moore, pre-k SLP, Cristy Yates, pre-k teacher, Jessica Stein, pre-k teacher, Lisa Detmer, early childhood teacher, Shelby Kuhl, pre-k teacher, and Sarah Davis, early childhood teacher.
Friday is National College Day! Wear your favorite College or Triad Gear if you would like!
This afternoon, Triad CUSD #2 broke ground on the Knights Crossing Transition House. Knights Crossing will be a school home where our young adults learn and practice the skills they need for independent living -- cooking meals, managing daily responsibilities, and gaining confidence for the future. The name is fitting: just as Knights are known for courage and perseverance, this house represents a crossing into adulthood, independence, and opportunity. This house reflects the heart of the Triad district's mission: preparing every student for life beyond the classroom. It would not be possible without the vision of our board, our staff, the support of our families, and the commitment of our community. Together, we are building more than a house -- we are building a foundation for independence and success for generations to come. #Growing2gether
Happy Friday Henning Families!
We survived the heat wave and our first full week! Check out this week's newsletter for 8/22/25: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGwbTPbYW0/apKniuo1wK4JKLAefypkHA/edit?utm_content=DAGwbTPbYW0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebuttone! Have a relaxing weekend! TRIAD is #Growing2gether
We survived the heat wave and our first full week! Check out this week's newsletter for 8/22/25: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGwbTPbYW0/apKniuo1wK4JKLAefypkHA/edit?utm_content=DAGwbTPbYW0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebuttone! Have a relaxing weekend! TRIAD is #Growing2gether
Henning is looking for volunteers! Click here to provide your information: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGwo1fZQLc/2cfET78cEddGXSIpa7wwhQ/edit?utm_content=DAGwo1fZQLc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Triad is focused on improving student attendance! Take a look at the following article with tips to improve your child's attendance: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18NZqFN7BzL4DCuicLdXFEp353mEZzK9h/view?usp=sharing! Thank you for taking the time to read! #AttendSchoolEveryDay
Happy 1st Friday Henning Families! Check out the Family Newsletter for 8/15/25: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGul61BsQE/SJHwN6Ap47SfZoP-dKgivA/edit?utm_content=DAGul61BsQE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton!
Stay cool this weekend! TRIAD is #Growing2gether
Stay cool this weekend! TRIAD is #Growing2gether
🌱 Growing2gether - Our 2025-26 Theme! 🌱
As we kick off another incredible school year, we're excited to share our theme: Growing2gether - a perfect fit for Triad CUSD #2!
From our humble beginnings in 1959 with 79 seniors and 22 teachers, we've grown into a thriving family of 565 staff members serving record enrollment numbers. Our 8th grade class of 339 students is the largest in Triad history! 📈
But growth isn't just about numbers - it's about:
✨ Academic excellence (87% AP exam pass rate!)
🎵 Thriving programs (138 members in our largest band ever!)
🏆 Championship success (15 state titles and counting!)
🏗️ New facilities (groundbreaking for our new middle school this fall!)
Growing2gether means we support each other - students, staff, families, and community - as we continue building on our legacy of excellence. Together, we're not just growing in size, we're growing in our ambitions, our goals, and our commitment to every Hornet, Cub, Star, Spartan, Crusader, and Knight! 💙❤️
#Growing2gether
As we kick off another incredible school year, we're excited to share our theme: Growing2gether - a perfect fit for Triad CUSD #2!
From our humble beginnings in 1959 with 79 seniors and 22 teachers, we've grown into a thriving family of 565 staff members serving record enrollment numbers. Our 8th grade class of 339 students is the largest in Triad history! 📈
But growth isn't just about numbers - it's about:
✨ Academic excellence (87% AP exam pass rate!)
🎵 Thriving programs (138 members in our largest band ever!)
🏆 Championship success (15 state titles and counting!)
🏗️ New facilities (groundbreaking for our new middle school this fall!)
Growing2gether means we support each other - students, staff, families, and community - as we continue building on our legacy of excellence. Together, we're not just growing in size, we're growing in our ambitions, our goals, and our commitment to every Hornet, Cub, Star, Spartan, Crusader, and Knight! 💙❤️
#Growing2gether
Henning Elementary Staff is READY for you tomorrow!! Check out the times attached for First Day and Orientation Day times! Triad is #Growing2gether!
School Hours + Henning Traffic Flow = Smooth First Day! Click Here to view the informaiton: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGvgBSf1ZM/BwyeGZJ4derhwGj_RWmSQA/edit?utm_content=DAGvgBSf1ZM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton! See you soon! #Growing2gether
TWO more days Henning Families!
Click here to view information regarding school breakfast / lunch and the August Menu: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGt5WRbbw8/YFUSzeOhwfyIKeil02NTmw/edit?utm_content=DAGt5WRbbw8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton!
We hope you and your family will join us for the Open Building Tonight from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
#Growing2gether
Wondering about upcoming dates/times for Back to School? #5moredays
🌟 BIG WELCOME to our newest Henning Elementary Stars! 🌟
We're thrilled to introduce the amazing educators joining our school family this year:
✨ Ella Moore - 5th Grade
✨ Faith Grapperhaus - 5th Grade
✨ Sarah Davis - Pre-K
✨ Valerie Orr - Kindergarten
✨ Jeremy Spradling - 5th Grade
Our students are so lucky to learn from these incredible teachers! Please join us in giving them a warm Henning welcome. Here's to an outstanding school year ahead! #Growing2gether
We're thrilled to introduce the amazing educators joining our school family this year:
✨ Ella Moore - 5th Grade
✨ Faith Grapperhaus - 5th Grade
✨ Sarah Davis - Pre-K
✨ Valerie Orr - Kindergarten
✨ Jeremy Spradling - 5th Grade
Our students are so lucky to learn from these incredible teachers! Please join us in giving them a warm Henning welcome. Here's to an outstanding school year ahead! #Growing2gether
We hope you are enjoying your summer break!
It's hard to believe the 2025-2026 School Year is NEXT WEEK! Check out the Henning Family Letter for August 4th, 2025: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGJDWHA8Gs/stwjW6V5vuQ5MWynuMZsFg/edit?utm_content=DAGJDWHA8Gs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton!
Student schedules are being released TODAY in Skyward, so if you haven't registered online via Skyward, please do A.S.A.P.! See you soon!
Aramark, Triad's Food Service Provider, is now hiring. Visit https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6344962fc4f31288&from=shareddesktop_copy to apply.
Triad CUSD #2 has released the 2025-2026 School Supply Lists for each school and they can be found at https://www.tcusd2.org/article/2281389. Enjoy the rest of your summer! #TriadTogether
On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve. #TriadTogether
Happy Last Friday Henning Families!
What a FANTASTIC year it has been! REMINDER: If you haven't completed Skyward registration for the 25-26 school year, please do so ASAP! Check out our final newsletter for May 23, 2025: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGn5gYMVIU/tScjQYyjMZGOueg-PbjWxA/edit?utm_content=DAGn5gYMVIU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton! We hope you have a happy and safe summer! #TriadTogether
Tomorrow is the last day of school and is a half day of student attendance! Have a safe & relaxing summer. Congratulations to our recent graduates! We will see everyone else in the fall! #TriadTogether
Join the C.A. Henning Family!
Our Early Childhood Special Education position entails two half-day classes of 5-10 students each which meet in the morning and afternoon daily! We are looking for a student-centered and compassionate candidate who works well with the support personnel within the room and the Pre-Kindergarten Team!
