Thompson Valley High School
Weekly Newsletter - February 19, 2025
TVHS Vision
At Thompson Valley High School, we are dedicated to creating a profoundly inclusive and diverse learning environment. Our vision is to meet each student where they are, empowering them to achieve their personal and academic goals. By fostering a supportive and enriching atmosphere, we help our students realize their full potential and pursue their life aspirations with confidence and success.
#TVStrong Strength Teamwork Respect Open-Minded Noble Goals
Senior Dates -- Mark Your Calendars
April 16th Mandatory Senior/Parent Graduation Information Meeting -
6:30 p.m. TVHS Auditorium; Graduation Packet Distribution;
“Senior 2025 Survey” Opens
May 14th All Sport Celebration Night: TVHS Auditorium – 6:00 p.m.
May 15th Optional Senior Breakfast (provided by parent volunteers) 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.;
Mandatory First Graduation Practice: TVHS Auditorium – 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.;
Scholarship Award Information Due
May 21st Mandatory Final Graduation Practice in TVHS Auditorium, Cap & Gown Distribution in TVHS Cafeteria, Senior Picture in TVHS Gym; and
Diploma Distribution right outside Gym 8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
May 22nd Senior Awards Night – TVHS Auditorium - 7:00 p.m. (Seniors being recognized arrive at 6:45 p.m. dressed in graduation regalia)
May 24th GRADUATION – 8:30 a.m. *
The Blue Arena at The Ranch
*7:30 a.m. Graduates arrive to Check-In
Doors Open to Public ~ Unlimited Seating
Pictures in Cap and Gown need to be taken before the ceremony.
Class of 2025 Yard Signs
Would you like to have a yard sign to celebrate your graduate? You can purchase them here:
Seniors: Cap & Gown
If you have not yet ordered your cap and gown, please do so ASAP! Cap and Gown website Link below:
Do you have a graduating senior? Did you know they have the opportunity to keep their Chromebook? If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please read the "How to Accept the Senior Device Request" article on the technology department blog. You may also want to help your student transfer any files or data they want to keep before their account is deleted. Please read the "Google Takeout" article to learn how to do this. If you have questions about either process, please call the TSD Help Desk at 970-613-7777.
TVHS Juniors
TVHS Juniors: Mark your calendars! You'll be taking the Colorado SAT on April 16, 2025. You're already registered, so no action is needed. If you'd like to include the optional essay (adding about an hour to the test), please email Jeremy Lanter at jeremy.lanter@tsd.org by 4 PM on Monday, February 12th. Remember: A zero score will be reported if you register for the essay but don't take it. Please watch for further details about this important day. We encourage you to prepare and do your best!
Frick That
On this episode of Frick That Cristina and Tia interview Quincey Holmquist on the topic of suicide. Addressing Suicide Stigma and Seeking Help
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rWzMQVFz9fCvOkDjJBkGo?si=AydrgYLdQ5SC4dtop1tX_g
Health Office Scoop
SCOOP from the health office!
Stay connected and find updates here!!
Please encourage your student/s to bring a water bottle to school, with the higher elevation water evaporates quicker from our skin and lungs!
Did you know February is most notable for both valentines day and Black History Month? February is also the shortest month of the year, with only 28 days. - Google
February is designated as American Heart Month (AHM). Below is some information on the heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. Everyday the heart consists of 115,000 beats per day, and pumps at least 2,000 gallons of blood! If your heart ever was disconnected from your body...it would still continue beating. More heart attacks occur on Mondays than any other day of the week! In honor of AHM, let's all take care of our cardiovascular systems!
Official E-Sports Shirts
Official E-Sports uniforms are now on sale to support our team!
E-Sports is a CHSAA-recognized activity where students play video games competitively against other schools. Participating can open up opportunities ranging from lettering in E-Sports to possible college scholarships. Our team was effectively built from the ground up last semester. We have grown a lot since then, but we hope to keep expanding the program.
As a fundraiser, we are selling our custom-made team uniforms to friends, family, and other members of our community! They are high-quality polos with an embroidered logo (designed by one of our players) on the breast and a TVHS logo on one sleeve. We have a few shirts in stock that were initially paid for by a sponsor. However, a new order will be placed soon, so you would be more than welcome to preorder a shirt, too.
If you are interested or have questions, contact Paul Binkley at paul.binkley@tsd.org. The support and publicity this will bring to our team is greatly appreciated as we keep growing.
Uniforms cost $35. Newly ordered ones should be available 2-3 weeks after the order is placed. We can accept cash, check, credit cards, and debit cards.
We appreciate the help in supporting this program for TVHS students.
Seal of Biliteracy
Seniors interested in earning the Seal of Biliteracy:
Be aware of testing:2/27/2025 at 1:00-3:50
2/28/2025 at 8:30-12:15
And 3/4 /2025 (Make-ups only for students with legitimate reasons times TBD).
Students do not need to be registered in a World Language currently to test. The test is available in 100 or so different languages. Students already in Spanish 4 and 5 know about the test and will be registered.
Please see Ms. Maheras-López by Monday 2/3/2025 for registration.
KidsPak Annual Food Drive
KidsPak 8th Annual Food Drive Feeding the Future Loveland King Soopers, Safeways, Walmarts, Sam’s Club Berthoud Hays Market February 28 9:00am-6:00pm March 1 9:00am-6:00pm March 2 9:00am-4:00pm Volunteers will be in stores to provide a shopping list and receive the purchased items. With a goal of 43,000 pounds of food, KidsPak is hoping to surpass last year's total of 40,000 pounds generously donated by our community. KidsPak was created in 2009 after a national news story highlighted the pervasive issue of weekend hunger in school students. In 2009 KidsPak served 34 students in 3 elementary schools within Thompson School District. Today KidsPak delivers weekend food bags to 675 students per week in 36 schools within the Thompson R2-J school district. Bags are also available at the Loveland Library, Salvation Army, Sunrise Health Clinic, Berthoud Library and Project Self-Sufficiency.
KidsPak 8th Annual City-Wide Food Drive - Grocery Store Greeters
Colorado Rockies College Fair
The Rockies are excited to host the first-ever pregame College Fair at Coors Field on Thursday, April 10th. Prospective students can network with admissions representatives and enjoy an afternoon at the ballpark!
11:00am-1:00pm – College Fair
1:10pm – Rockies vs. Brewers
Tickets starting at $12
Pre-paid lunch options available
Participating Colleges & Universities
Colorado State University
Colorado State University Pueblo
Community College of Aurora
Community College of Denver
Creighton University
Emily Griffith Technical College
Fort Hays State University
Hastings College
High Point University
Kansas State University
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Northeastern Junior College
Northern Arizona University
Pueblo Community College
Red Rocks Community College
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Texas A&M University
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of Idaho
University of Northern Colorado
University of Oregon
University of Wyoming
Western Colorado University
For additional details and to submit a group order, click the buttons below.
https://rockies.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3adMilzNXqeoOTY
https://ftp.coloradorockies.com/ticketing/2025schoolfieldtrips.pdf "
