In the News

The Upper School Math Department has had an exciting year, with the introduction of a new course and the launch of another course in a new modality. Math for Business and Social Science is now available as a junior/senior elective. Mrs. Vollet has been diving back into her business minor knowledge from over 20 years ago to bring this course to life!

Meanwhile, Statistics Honors is now being offered as a dual credit course through Midland College, taught by Mrs. Wheeler. These additions mean that all of our senior students (and some juniors) now have the opportunity to enroll in a dual credit math class. Our current dual credit offerings include:

In addition to these new academic opportunities, we’ve introduced competitive math exams for Upper School students. This year, we are participating in the Texas State Mathematics League (TXML). The high school competition consists of six exams taken throughout the year, with our team’s score determined by the top five scores from each test. As of January 13, we have completed four of the six exams, with several students participating in all four. Here are the individual top scorers so far:

As a team, we are in 16th place out of 22 teams, competing against some of the most selective private schools in the DFW area. Considering the competitiveness of the league and the fact that we haven’t held formal practices, I’m incredibly proud of our team’s performance! We will also offer an Algebra 1 TXML test sometime after April 15th. This will be open to any student (8th or 9th grade) currently enrolled in Algebra 1. We may also expand our test offerings to grades 4-8. Stay tuned for future announcements in The Charger if you have students in multiple divisions.

Looking ahead, from February 28 to March 3, the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics will host the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge. In this competition, teams of 3-5 upper school students work to solve open-ended, real-world math-modeling problems. Scholarships are available for top-performing teams, making this an excellent opportunity for junior and senior students to showcase their skills.

If you’d like more information about our math contests, the MathWorks Modeling Challenge, or any of our course offerings, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Carly Vollet at cvollet@trinitymidland.org.

Dear Preschool Families,

As the cold season is upon us, I wanted to share a quick reminder about the importance of staying prepared for outdoor play and our daily activities around campus. Even when it is chilly, being outside has so many benefits for children, including building resilience, boosting their immune systems, and supporting their overall well-being. As one researcher explains, "children who engage in regular outdoor play, regardless of the season, benefit from improved physical health, immune function, and emotional well-being" (Fjørtoft, 2004). At Trinity, we embrace every opportunity for our children to experience the fresh air and learn from the world around them, even in cooler weather.

Since we are an outdoor campus, our students spend time outside traveling to Chapel, P.E., and special classes like Spanish and Music. With this in mind, it is important that children come to school dressed warmly in jackets, gloves, hats, and sturdy shoes. Please take a moment to label your child’s clothing and accessories—this small step makes a big difference in keeping track of items that sometimes get left behind during our busy days. With so many similar items, this helps us ensure everything finds its way back home!

Thank you for helping us keep your children cozy, comfortable, and ready for adventure. Whether they are playing outside or traveling across campus, your efforts to prepare them make all the difference. 

Warmly, 

Megan Irwin

Head of Preschool

First grade art students are eagerly working on paintings of penguins. Each student in the class is painting a different species of penguin based on the one they will be researching for their upcoming Penguin Day Program.

Innovation and Technology is a project-based course where students apply STEM concepts to cultivate skills needed in today’s world. The curriculum emphasizes complex problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking, and effective communication. Students make their own choices, take ownership of their learning, and explore how their work connects to real-world challenges. Through engaging projects and activities, students learn to use technology in practical and responsible ways, while also strengthening their ability to work with others.

Every class begins with typing practice. Proficiency in typing allows students to focus on sharing their ideas clearly without being hindered by the mechanics of typing. Coding is a key component of the Innovation and Technology curriculum. Beginning with JavaScript in 5th through 7th grades and moving on to Python in 8th grade, students learn programming skills and how to apply them. They are not just using technology but building it and understanding how it works.

In 5th and 6th grade, facilitated by Ms. Montgomery, students begin the year by making an accurate keyboard and using Canva to create digital designs, combining technical skills with creativity. These hands-on projects help younger students gain confidence as they explore and experiment. In 7th grade, students create interactive stories using HTML, bring their ideas to life with 3D printing, and work with Micro:bits to design tools and games. By 8th grade, students take on more advanced challenges, such as designing and building robots to solve real-world problems of their choice. Across all grades, these activities encourage students to think critically, adapt to new ideas, and use their knowledge in meaningful ways. 

As the school year continues, I look forward to seeing students grow more confident and independent as they develop their ideas and find creative solutions. Every year brings new opportunities, and the projects and challenges will continue to evolve, preparing them for the future. Watching students have fun while learning and refining their skills is one of the most rewarding parts of this class, and I am excited to see what they will accomplish next.

Sibley Nature Center would like to invite you to participate in their Girls-N-Science program this Spring!  
Click here for more information.

Open to grades 4th-8th

Limited to 20 participants

Runs 4:30PM-5:30PM on Thursdays (8 week program)

February 13, 20, 27

March 6, 20, 27

April 3, 10

Sibley Nature Center would like to invite you to participate in their Girls-N-Science program this Spring!  
Click here for more information.

Open to grades 4th-8th

Limited to 20 participants

Runs 4:30PM-5:30PM on Thursdays (8 week program)

February 13, 20, 27

March 6, 20, 27

April 3, 10