St. Jacob Elementary School

🌱 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

🎉 Welcome to Our Amazing School Communities!

We're excited to introduce our newest team members joining us this year:

🐻 St. Jacob Elementary Cubs:
📚 Kaitlyn Portell - 5th Grade Teacher
🏃‍♂️ Jake Laird - Physical Education Teacher

🐝 Marine Elementary Hornets:
🏃‍♂️ Jake Laird - Physical Education Teacher

We're so fortunate to have these dedicated educators joining our families! Kaitlyn will be inspiring our 5th grade Cubs, while Jake will be bringing energy and enthusiasm to PE classes at both schools.

Please join us in giving them a warm welcome as they help our Cubs and Hornets learn, grow, and buzz with excitement this school year! #Growing2gether

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

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

Today, we celebrate our incredible Speech-Language Pathologists! Thank you for helping students find their voice, build confidence, and communicate with the world. Your impact is powerful and lasting. Triad is grateful for all you do! #TriadTogether

Tonight's high school graduation ceremony will be streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/live/bFwSC-epFbs?feature=shared

Elementary Parents: We've begun loading buses for afternoon pickup. Routes will be approximately 15 minutes late. We thank you for your patience as we work to keep our students and staff safe.

Congratulations to Triad's IES Region 5 Banquet Award Recipients: From top row, then left to right: Diane Frey (STJ), Keely McFarland (THS), Kendra Litteken (THS), Adam Schroeder (CAH), Susan Parker (CAH). Bottom row far right: Emily Pence (STJ). #TriadTogether

Today we celebrate our amazing school nurses! Their compassion, expertise, and dedication keep our students healthy and ready to learn. Thank you for being the heartbeat of our schools! #SchoolNursesDay #TriadTogether

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! To the educators who inspire dreams, spark curiosity, and nurture potential every day—your dedication shapes our future. Thank you for the lessons that extend far beyond textbooks and for believing in us when we needed it most. Your impact is immeasurable. #TriadTogether

Today we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️🍎 Our amazing cafeteria staff serve up smiles, nutrition, and care every day. Their dedication fuels learning and brightens our halls. Thank you for making our lunchrooms places of warmth and community! #TriadTogether

Triad CUSD #2 is currently hiring for multiple special education teaching positions. Visit https://bit.ly/applyattriad to view posted jobs and apply online! #TriadTogether

Thank you to our incredible administrative professionals! Your efficiency, organization, and attention to detail keep our schools running smoothly everyday. Your dedication behind the scenes makes our educational mission possible. We appreciate all you do for our students and staff. #TriadTogether

Thank you for your dedication in safely transporting our children every day, rain or shine. Your commitment to safety, kindness, and reliability doesn't go unnoticed. You're the first smile our students see each morning and a vital part of our school family. #TriadTogether

Just a reminder that due to taking an emergency day in January, our last day of school will now be Friday, May 23rd and will be a half day of student attendance. The revised calendar can be found at https://5il.co/3dqmk.

Spring Break begins tomorrow! No school from April 16-21. Enjoy your time off and be safe! #TriadTogether

Today we celebrate our amazing librarians who inspire curiosity, foster literacy, and create welcoming spaces for all students! Thank you for being the heart of our schools. We appreciate you today and every day! #SchoolLibrarianAppreciationDay #TriadTogether

THANK YOU, Triad School District Residents! We sincerely appreciate everyone who took the time to vote on the zero-rate-change bond proposal! The results are in, with 67% voting in favor of the proposal. A 50% majority was required for it to pass. This bond will provide much-needed funding for key facility improvements, including: - A new middle school - Upgraded career & tech classrooms - A new district auditorium - Updates and expansions at Marine Elementary - Enhanced safety & security features at all schools Your support directly impacts our students and the future of our district. Thank you for investing in our schools and communities! #TriadTogether