Editing Claremont, Minnesota (section)

==Education==
Historically, Claremont, Minnesota, operated its own school district, with Claremont High School proudly sporting the Parrot as its mascot. The school's colors were orange and black, and it served the community’s educational needs until the district reorganization in 1990.{{citation needed|date=December 2024}} In that year, Claremont's school district consolidated with the neighboring districts of Dodge Center and West Concord, forming the Triton Public Schools district. This merger aimed to centralize resources and expand educational opportunities for students across the communities.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.triton.k12.mn.us/page/about-us/ | title=About Triton Public Schools | publisher=Triton Public Schools | accessdate=November 9, 2024}}</ref>

The newly established Triton district is headquartered in Dodge Center, which now houses the district’s three main schools:
* '''Triton Elementary School''': Serving grades K–5, focused on foundational education and personal development.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.triton.k12.mn.us/o/tes | title=Triton Elementary School | publisher=Triton Public Schools | accessdate=November 9, 2024}}</ref>
* '''Triton Middle School''': Serving grades 6–8, where students transition into more advanced academics and extracurricular activities.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.triton.k12.mn.us/page/about-us/ | title=About Triton Public Schools | publisher=Triton Public Schools | accessdate=November 9, 2024}}</ref>
* '''Triton High School''': Covering grades 9–12, offering a comprehensive curriculum and competitive athletics.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.niche.com/k12/triton-high-school-dodge-center-mn/ | title=Triton High School | publisher=Niche | accessdate=November 9, 2024}}</ref>

The Triton mascot, the Cobra, represents the combined district, and the school colors are maroon and gray. The district’s first commencement exercises were held in 1991, and that year also marked the inaugural publication of the "Triton Tradition" yearbook.

===Athletics and Notable Achievements===
Triton High School has a strong athletic tradition, particularly in football. Under the leadership of Coach Don Henderson, Triton won the Minnesota State Football Championships in 1994 (B Division), 2000 (AA Division), and 2006 (AA Division). The 2006 team set a Minnesota State High School League Prep Bowl record for the highest score in a championship game (70 points) and for total combined points in a game (91 points).<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mshsl.org | title=Minnesota State High School League | publisher=Minnesota State High School League | accessdate=November 9, 2024}}</ref>

Today, Triton Public Schools continues to serve the communities of Claremont, Dodge Center, and West Concord, fostering educational and athletic excellence within a unified district.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.triton.k12.mn.us/page/about-us/ | title=About Triton Public Schools | publisher=Triton Public Schools | accessdate=November 9, 2024}}</ref>