About Us
Welcome to Three Rivers Community Schools!
Welcome to Three Rivers Community Schools website. We are located in Southwest Michigan, 30 minutes south of Kalamazoo, Michigan and just a 15 minute drive to the Northwest Indiana state line. TRCS strives to be the number one choice school district in St. Joseph County. We are proud of all our academic, athletics, and performing arts programs and accomplishments.
A great educational and extracurricular experience is the cornerstone of our school district. Our community and schools work collaboratively and support each other ensuring students have access to high quality programs and opportunities so that our young people are prepared for great careers and bright futures. We believe that success in schools goes beyond test scores, and that’s why we work closely with the community, our staff, and families to provide an environment that is centered on the individual needs of every student.
Strong schools and strong communities go hand in hand. In fact, the Three Rivers community members voted and passed a 9 year $61.3 million bond that is broken into three series. Each of these series focuses on updating safe and secure entrances, building updates, outdoor athletic and performing arts upgrades. The commitment to the students of TRCS is instrumental in the success of our school district.
I am honored to lead a district that I have so much passion for. I am a born and raised Three Rivers resident and a TRHS graduate, Class of 1992. Thankfully after my college education I was able to land a job at Andrews Elementary, the very school I attended K-5th grade. I spent 9 years teaching 3rd grade, 4 years as Andrews Elementary Principals, 2 years as TR Middle School Principal, and 5 years as our district Curriculum Director. My family is a big part of my career path and I have all them to thank for that. In fact, our ties to TRCS are strong. Not only am I a graduate of TRCS, my husband, Herb, and daughter, Kylee are both Wildcats, both attending K-12. Proud to be a Wildcat!
Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat!
Nikki Nash, Superintendent
District Information
Three Rivers Community School District (“TRCS”) is located in St. Joseph County in Southwest Michigan, approximately 30 miles south of Kalamazoo and lies midway between Detroit and Chicago. We are part of the St. Joseph Intermediate School District which services ten (10) communities.
TRCS supports approximately 2,689 students and is home to four (4) elementary schools, one (1) middle school, one (1) high school and one (1) adult education center:
- Bishop E. Andrews Elementary School
- Ruth Hoppin Elementary School
- Arvid E. Norton Elementary School
- Park Elementary School
- Three Rivers Middle School
- Three Rivers High School
- Henry P. Barrows Education Center
Strategic Plan
In 2019, the TRCS Board of Education adopted a Strategic Plan which identified the priorities for the District. One of our top priorities is our commitment to recruiting, developing and retaining highly qualified and diverse staff.
Mission Statement
The Mission of Three Rivers Community Schools is to educate, motivate and inspire all students to reach their full potential, to become successful adults, and to pursue their dreams.
Vision Statement
Three Rivers Community Schools Vision is to become the district of choice in St. Joseph County.
Values Statement
The culture of Three Rivers Community Schools is defined by our Values, which set the standard for our behavior, our relationships, our communication and our daily decision-making.
- Safety
- Diversity
- Responsibility and Accountability
- Commitment to Excellence / High Expectations
- Compassion and Kindness
- Integrity
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Continuous Improvement
- Service
Exit Learning Goals
Adult Roles for Three Rivers Graduates:
- Effective Communicator – orally and in writing, influencer, listens to understand
- Self-Directed Learner – intellectual curiosity, motivated academic achiever, healthy mindset
- Critical Thinker – solves problems, makes effective decisions, manages projects
- Socially Responsible Citizen – inclusive, respect, empathy, community involvement
- Growth Mindset – continuous improvement, life-long learning, delivers superior results
- Character – honesty, personal responsibility and accountability, life skills, a mentor
- Creativity – economic and social entrepreneurism, pursuing novel ideas, leadership
- Collaborator / Team Player – work in / lead teams, learn from others, emotional intelligence, empathy
