School Picture Day this year is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Pyles Photography will be taking school pictures in the Elementary and MS-HS. Order forms will be going home with your child(ren) or you can  go to the Pyles Photography Online Store and register your email and add your child(ren)'s information to your account. 

All orders will be delivered to school and sent home with students. 

Bring the Noise, Bring the Spirit & Bring Your Electric Energy:

• When: Friday, September 25th
• What: Treynor vs. Underwood Football Game
• How: Purchase and wear your Treynor Electric Energy T-shirt for game night from Anytime Tees. (Order deadline September 9th ).
• Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our boys to victory.
  • Proceeds benefit Junior Class Post Prom Funds. Check out the flyer for more details.

Get your Homecoming week elementary color t-shirt orders in and support the Music Boosters in the process.  Order here.

Cardinal Families and Fans,

We are excited to share a new and affordable way to follow Treynor Activities throughout the 2026-2027 school year found on our Hudl page!

Beginning this year, the Western Iowa Conference will move to a subscription-based streaming model for athletic events. For just $20 for the entire school year, Cardinal fans will have access to available streamed contests from schools throughout the Western Iowa Conference.

Streaming Options:

• Single Event - $7

• Entire School Year - $20

One of the biggest benefits of the yearly subscription is convenience. Rather than purchasing separate streams throughout the year, one $20 subscription allows you to follow the Cardinals both at home and on the road when events are streamed by WIC schools.

Whether you are unable to make it to a game, have family members who live outside the area, or simply want another way to follow Treynor students throughout the year, the WIC subscription provides an affordable way to stay connected.

At Treynor, we will continue to livestream events from Cardinal Stadium and our high school gymnasiums, giving Cardinal fans access to many of our football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, soccer, track, and other activities throughout the year.

Please keep in mind that streaming availability for road contests will depend on the host school having the necessary streaming equipment in place.

One subscription. One conference. A full year of Cardinal Activities.

With school starting back up, now is a good time for a school bus safety refresher. Make sure you know when to stop. Remember, these are not just suggestions - this is the law. Have a great year, everyone!  Learn more here: iowadot.gov/schoolbus

SCHOOL NEWS

• School Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th. Pyles Photography will be taking school pictures in the Elementary and MS-HS. Order forms will be going home with your child(ren) or you can  go to the Pyles Photography Online Store and register your email and add your child(ren)'s information to your account.  All orders will be delivered to school and sent home with students.

• Cardinal Livestream: Subscription updates are active for this school year. Read the details on our Cardinal Livestream webpage.

• Junior Class Prom Fundraiser (Sept. 14–24): Juniors need to raise or pay $135 (plus $35 for outside/underclassmen guests) via the 30PoP! donation platform to cover the school-sponsored dinner and dance. Please note this is our only fundraiser for the dance itself and is completely separate from the Junior Parent Group's Post-Prom/Parade of Stars events.

• Homecoming Week: Mark your calendars for October 5th-10th
  • Theme & Motto: Children’s Books, “One Team, One Story, One Goal!”
  • Grades will pick their subtheme and motto next Thursday starting with HS, MS, then Elementary.
  • Please be aware that there is an issue surrounding Cat in the Hat coming from TikTok. We would encourage our community members to consider this when deciding on a theme. All school grade levels will not be allowed to use this as a theme.

• Elementary Color Shirts: Get your Treynor Elementary Homecoming color shirt and support the Music Boosters at the same time. Order through the Mascot Merch Store.

• Junior High Strength & Speed: JH Weight lifting will begin on Tuesday, September 8th at 7am in the weight room. Check out the full 2026-2027 calendar (subject to change)

• Yearbook Early-Bird Special (Ends Sept 17th):
  • High School: $60 (increases to $75 after September 17th)
  • Middle & Elementary School: $20 (increases to $30 after Sept 17th)
  • Order Online via Jostens.com

• ACT Test Dates: Sept 19 | Oct 17 | Dec 12 | Feb 27 | Apr 10 | Jun 12 |  Jul 10.  The ACT is a standardized test encouraged but not required for 4-year college bound students. Register online at ACT.org.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

• Back to School Nutrition: View lunch menus, pricing, free/reduced applications, and policies in the Back to School Nutrition Article.

• Staff Email Format Changes:
  • New staff: Email syntax is now first-name+last-name@treynorcardinals.org.
  • Returning staff: Will still use their legacy email (first-initial+last-name@treynorcardinals.org) and the new format.

• Classroom Grant Donations: Make a tax-deductible contribution to support future teacher classroom projects. Support our teachers via the Classroom Grant Fund.

• US News Best Schools Award: Treynor MS/HS made the list! Read the full U.S.News Ranking Report. (Elementary School rankings have not been released yet).

• School Bus Safety:
  • Highway Stopping: Review the law and safe stopping guidelines via the Iowa DOT School Bus Safety Page.
  • Bus Transportation Notice: Assigned buses are for designated regular riders only. For management and safety, students may only ride their assigned bus.

• School Zone Speed Limits:
  • Speed Limits: 25 mph is effective in the school zone on Hwy 92 during the flashing times of 7:40-8:20 AM & 3:20-3:50 PM (1:50-2:20 p.m. on 2:00 p.m. dismissal days).

COMMUNITY NEWS

• Bring the Noise, Bring the Spirit & Bring Your Electric Energy:
  • When: Friday, September 25th
  • What: Treynor vs. Underwood Football Game
  • How: Purchase and wear your Treynor Electric Energy T-shirt for game night from Anytime Tees. (Order deadline September 9th).
  • Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our boys to victory.
    • Proceeds benefit Junior Class Post Prom. Check out the flyer for more details.

• Treynor Blood Drive
  • When: Thursday, September 10th | 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Where: Treynor Community Center.
  • Schedule: Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org (Search: TreynorIowa)
  • Fast-Track: Complete your pre-donation questionnaire at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass

• 25th Anniversary of 9/11
  • Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning: Twenty-five years ago, our world changed drastically. This year we would like to help honor the lives we lost during the attacks on 9/11 across the United States, or who served in the armed forces or as first responders during that time. Our community has connections to events and people who served or who were lost in the days, weeks, and months that we would love to hear about.  Sharing stories is a way to help educate our students about the impact that day had on all of us. We would like to invite families to share their stories with us about how these tragic events affected you or your family. Please share stories and pictures to the google form at: 25th Anniversary of 9/11
    • Submissions are due by September 7th

RECURRING REMINDERS

Apps & Portals

• Treynor CSD App: Search Treynor CSD in the iOS App Store or Google Play Store for quick links on mobile.
• JMC Family App: Report absences, monitor lunch balances, grades, and attendance. Learn how to set it up in this JMC Guide.

Athletics & Training

• Cardinal Apparel: Shop for general gear on the Treynor Apparel Webpage
• Sports Trainer’s Schedule: (Josh Bintz)
  • Mondays 3:00-4:30pm
  • Thursdays 7:30-9:00 am. 
    • Injury reports will still be going out regularly via email but as always, feel free to message Josh with any questions or concerns!

Important Calendar Links

• Academic Calendar: 2026-27 Academic Calendar (Note: Every Wednesday is a 2:00 PM early dismissal for Teacher In-Service)
• Breakfast & Lunch Menus: Online Menu | Read Menu News | Watch How-To Video.
• Activities Calendar: Bound Calendar | Purchase Passes via Bound (pre-purchase tickets for faster gate entry)