Greetings, Thompson Community:
February is an eclectic month filled with, to name a few, Valentineโs Day, the Super Bowl, Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year, Black History Month, and even the lesser known Pay a Compliment Day!
Each month, I have the opportunity to share with our community the incredible and extraordinary things that our nearly 15,000 students accomplish in the classrooms, in the arts, through athletics and activities, and even within our community. We are proud of our students, and proud of their journeys and their achievements as they matriculate from early childhood through high school and beyond. These achievements and celebrations are only realized through the collective efforts and dedication of our incredible staff, our supportive parents and guardians, our business, educational, religious and nonprofit partners, as well as our caring and engaged community.
Our work in Thompson School District is anchored in our Strategic Plan, Strive 2025, as well as within our Portrait of a Graduate. These documents are more than words on a page; they are commitments and assurances to our students, our parents, and our community members that the work we do in TSD is important, necessary, and foundational in preparing our students to be college, career and community ready. This school district also has a deep and unwavering commitment to our equity principles that are not only found within Board of Education policy, but are also entrenched within the work we do each and every day. These principles focus on the value and dignity of each of our students by creating environments that are safe and supportive, and are designed to meet their educational, mental health and social-emotional needs. Our equity policy recognizes that all of our students have worth, and all of our students have the right to access and pursue their educational journeys in safe, supportive and inclusive environments.
Our students continue to thrive and achieve, from outstanding student growth and achievement to strong graduation rates and a myriad of post-secondary placements ranging from college options to workforce options and the military. The educational journey begins in Early Childhood where our students exhibit curiosity and the development of school-readiness skills all the way through their elementary, middle, and high school experiences. Our district also works hard to cultivate business partnerships, create real-world learning opportunities, and provide experiences through the arts, athletics, and co-curricular activities. We aim to be a full-service, fully immersive experience for each of our students.
We affirm to our community that Thompson School District is a place where students can and will learn, develop and thrive. We will prepare our students to be outstanding citizens, self-advocates, critical thinkers, effective communicators and collaborators. We recognize and understand that our students have unique needs. We also understand that our students are individuals, who have a name, have a story, have a history, and have worth. Most importantly, our students have dreams and aspirations for their futures, and it is incumbent on us as a school district and a community to help them reach their fullest and best potentialโ without barriers or burdens.
In closing, as the proudest Superintendent in the state of Colorado, I want to continue to reaffirm our districtโs commitment to supporting each of our students โ every day โ from January through December. I am deeply grateful and appreciative of our incredible staff, our supportive parents and guardians, and our amazing community. Together, Thompson School District will deliver on meeting the needs of each of our students!
Sincerely,
Dr. Marc Schaffer
Superintendent
Thompson School District
The TSD Safety and Security team has been hard at work partnering with schools and local partners to support keeping our district safe! Coming up is the second annual Safety and Security Training Day. Last year Safety and Security partnered with the School Resource Officer team to facilitate a conference-style training event that covered a variety of safety topics and concluded with a "live drill" that simulated a critical event occurring at our schools. This training was a very beneficial experience for many members of our district and is being offered again this year.
Additionally, the Safety and Security team is always reviewing best practices and other safety strategies used across the nation. Through this work the Safety and Security team was able to identify the benefit of utilizing weapon detection technology in our school district. Safety and Security reviewed data and practice of multiple districts from all over the country and recently completed a pilot deployment at a Thompson Valley High School sporting event. The feedback from students, staff, and the community was positive as this technology was seen as an effective way to increase the physical security of our school district. Safety and Security is continuing to work with different building leaders to expand this process to better support our students, staff, and community. If you have questions about this technology, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the TSD Safety and Security team!
Project Prom Colorado Apparel Donations
Project Prom Colorado, a TEF program, provides prom attire and accessories - free of charge - to students in Northern Colorado who would otherwise be unable to afford it. Project Prom Colorado will be collecting formal attire and accessory donations from February 1-28 at two local drop off locations in Loveland:
- Orchards Ace Hardware: 269 E 29th St, Loveland
- The Artisan Shop and Studio (Promenade Shops at Centerra): 5957 Sky Pond Drive, D160, Loveland
Throughout February, Orchards Ace Hardware will be hosting a โregister round-upโ in support of Project Prom. Customers will have the opportunity to round up their purchases at the register and 100% of the funds raised will be donated to benefit Project Prom Colorado.
TEF Scholarship Applications are Open!
Denver Sports Nights
Thereโs still one more Colorado Avalanche game opportunity to support Thompson Education Foundation. Get your tickets to the Friday, February 28th game against the Minnesota Wild and a portion of your ticket price will go back to TEF.
And donโt forget the old ballgame! The TSD Appreciation Series with the Colorado Rockies is the weekend of May 9-11. You can surprise mom for Motherโs Day with tickets to Coors Field and watch the Rockies take on the San Diego Padres, all while supporting your favorite Education Foundation! Tickets for these games will be available in late February. Get tickets here: https://www.thompsontef.org/denver-sports-games
๐๐ก๐จ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฐ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐-๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ซ
February 10 โ May 5, 2025
๐๐ก๐จ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฐ๐จ?
New to the district? If your student (grades K-12) wants to attend a school outside of their boundary area, you must complete both a Choice Enrollment application and an Online Registration Application for the correct school year.
Missed Round One? No problem! You can still apply during Round Two.
๐๐ฅ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐?
You do not need to apply again unless you want to request a different school.
๐๐ฆp๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง:
Round Two applications are automatically waitlisted. Families will receive an email if a seat becomes available. The 2025-26 waitlist will expire on August 14, 2025.
Staying at your current school? No action is neededโNo choice enrollment application is required!
๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:
Dual Language Immersion
International Baccalaureate
Loveland Area Integrated School of the Arts
STEM/STEAM
Leader in Me
and many more!
๐ผ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ก๐ฎ ๐๐๐ง๐: https://www.tsd.org/enrollment/choice
February is Black History Month, a designated month of celebration of the achievements, culture, and contributions of Black Americans in the U.S. Teachers can highlight the stories of Black leaders, innovators, and activists, so our students gain valuable insights into the diverse and rich history that continues to shape our collective future. Teaching about Black Americans is part of Coloradoโs Social Studies Standards.
Resources:
- Black History Month (Library of Congress)
- African American History | National Archives
SORA Resources for Schools- Students/Families check these out!
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
