Dear Thompson Community:
As we prepare to enter Thanksgiving week, I wanted to take a few moments to express my deep gratitude for your continued support and partnership here in Thompson School District. Each month, I spend several hours in our schools, getting a first-hand look at all of the great things that are happening each and every day. None of the achievements that are happening in our classrooms would be possible without the tremendous level of support that we receive from our families and community members. We also want to extend a special thanks to those who supported our recent bond and special levy campaign. In the coming weeks and months, we will be providing you with more information on potential next steps.
Our amazing network of local businesses and nonprofit organizations in the community are also vital to everything that we do. I can’t think of a more perfect example of this spirit of partnership than what we are creating with “The Landing,” a new youth shelter that will open its doors in January. This shelter, which will be housed in the former Monroe Early Childhood building, is a joint partnership between Thompson School District, The Matthews House, Poudre School District and other nonprofit organizations in our community and region. Together, we recognized a need – a need for homeless youth in our community to have a safe place to stay while we provide them with the support that they need to thrive. Working together, our team’s dedication is now culminating in the opening of The Landing. A grand opening ceremony will be hosted on December 18th from 4 pm to 6 pm at the site, which is located at 814 E. 16th Street in Loveland. We hope you will join us for this terrific event.
I am also very thankful for the success that our students are achieving both in and out of the classroom. Our district students, families and staff are celebrating our highest rating since 2016 on the Colorado District Performance Framework and our district achieved many gains in student growth and achievement across TSD, with four schools receiving a performance rating at or above 74 points. Additionally, 24 of our schools received the highly desirable rating of Performance, which is an increase from 19 last year. Our 2023 graduation rate also reached an all-time high of 91.1%.
Beyond academics, our students are also excelling in their competitive activities. Here are a few examples of their tremendous success:
After finishing third last school year, the Thompson Valley High School boys cross country team won the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) Class 4A team title. TVHS had two runners place in the top 10 and five runners placed in the top 20. This is TVHS’ first boys cross country championship in school history.
Thompson Valley High School volleyball has once again won the CHSAA Class 4A State Championship. Over the past four years, TVHS has played in four state championship games and has won three of them. Their win-loss record during this time is an amazing 105-12.
As of publication time of this letter, the Thompson Valley High School football team is also still competing in the Class 3A football playoffs, with the #1 seed in the tournament and an undefeated season.
Mountain View High School set a historical milestone as they were crowned the first ever CHSAA Girls Class 4A Flag Football State Champions. This is the first year that CHSAA has sanctioned flag football, with Colorado being one of 12 states that has done so. This year’s team consisted of students from four TSD high schools as well as students from Longmont, Roosevelt, and Resurrection Christian high schools.
As you can see, we have much to be thankful for – and also much to celebrate. On behalf of our entire TSD community, I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving and a terrific upcoming holiday season.
Sincerely,
Dr. Marc Schaffer
Superintendent
Thompson School District
We’re excited to announce the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration! This year’s theme, “A More Excellent Way, of Love,” honors Dr. King’s belief in justice, unity, and kindness. We invite Pre-K to 12th-grade students to participate in our art, writing, and (new) music contest, expressing their vision for a world filled with fairness and compassion.
Submit your entries by December 11, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Winners will be recognized at the Loveland MLK Community Celebration on January 16, 2025, where their work will be featured. For any questions, please contact Andrew Dutch (andrew.dutch@tsd.org). Let’s honor Dr. King’s legacy together through creativity!
Are you preparing for college and need help navigating financial aid? Join us on December 4th for a FAFSA Information Night!
Location: TSD Boardroom, 800 South Taft Ave., Loveland
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Learn what FAFSA is, what it isn’t, and how it can support your educational goals. A Q&A session will follow the 45-minute presentation. Don’t miss this chance to get your questions answered!
For more details, contact Tyler Schlagel, TSD Career and College Coordinator, at tyler.schlagel@tsd.org or 970-613-5098.
THOMPSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION & COLORADO GIVES DAY
Colorado Gives Day is December 10, and it is easily the best day to give. But you don't have to wait! Early Giving began November 1, and every early donation made is boosted with a $1M+ Incentive Fund. Plus, if you set up a new monthly donation to TEF, Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first monthly donation up to $100! This is a fantastic opportunity to double your impact and support our efforts to provide exceptional educational experiences in Thompson School District!
Donate today: https://www.coloradogives.org/donate/Thompson-R2-J-Education-Foundation
TSD Sports Nights with the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche
Denver sports night are back and a portion of each ticket sold benefits Thompson Education Foundation.
Click here for more information and to get tickets: https://www.thompsontef.org/denver-sports-games
TEF GIVE35 Fundraising Campaign
In recognition of their accomplishment, graduating students will be allowed to keep their Tech4All district-issued Chromebooks (blue stickers only). Strive 2025 aims to support students’ future success by ensuring digital access and equity. Keeping these devices will help graduates as they transition to higher education, enter the workforce, or pursue other opportunities, providing them with essential digital tools.
Devices not claimed by students will be repurposed within the district for repairs, as loaners, or other uses as determined by the district.
How to Claim Your Chromebook:
Check Eligibility: Ensure there are no fines or fees on your student account in Infinite Campus. Fees and fines must be paid before eligibility will begin.
Submit a Request: Follow the process on this website to claim your Chromebook. This form will be open from November 4th through May 23rd.
Finalize the Process: When the form has been processed, sign into the device with a personal Google account. Forms will be processed for:
December grads on December 20, 2024
May grads on May 14, 2025
Your school account will be deactivated post-graduation. Please transfer any important files from your school drive to your personal account. For assistance, refer to our guide on transferring your data.
We encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity to continue their digital learning journey. We are proud of our graduates and wish them continued success in their future endeavors.
Congratulations!
TSD Principals, I.T.S. and Learning Services
Did you know you can purchase insurance for your student's chromebook? Damage can be expensive. For a fraction of a single repair cost, you can purchase insurance to cover breakage for the rest of the school year. Rates are prorated based on when you sign up.
See more information on our webpage. Please note this offer does not apply to iPads.
During periods of inclement weather, Thompson School District is occasionally faced with the difficult decision on whether or not to close schools. You can find more information about this process and how these announcements are communicated here:
https://www.tsd.org/departments/communications/school-closing-delayed-start
