Welcome to Thomas Middle School

With 2025 upon us, it's time to start thinking about the middle school transition that your child will make in August of 2025. For families new to TMS, welcome to the Wolf Pack! For families with older children, you have experienced the TMS events that support our 5th to 6th grade transition process, and we look forward to having you join us for the 2025 events.

There are 6 STEPS in the transition process from elementary school to Thomas Middle School:

STEP #1 - PARENT PRESENTATIONS:

Monday, April 14th @ 9 AM via Zoom & 6 PM in person at TMS.

Click HERE for the Google Meet link which is also located on the TMS Calendar:

Both of these sessions are identical, but the evening session provides time for parents to tour the building. These Parent Presentations are an adult only events and all parents are welcome to join us for one or both sessions. These events will give parents an opportunity to learn about the amazing programs we offer and gain insights on what the middle school journey entail

STEP #2 - STUDENT VISIT/CLASS FIELD TRIP

During the week of April 21st, all of the future 6th graders from Olive, Greenbrier, Ivy Hill, Patton, Westgate, and Windsor take a field trip to TMS with their class. At that time, students will learn all about what to expect in middle school. The students will meet the school administrators, take a tour of the building, and attend a question and answer session with TMS student leaders.

STEP #3 - TMS WEBQUEST ASSIGNMENT

On the TMS website you'll find a Quick Link on the TMS homepage called "6th Grade & New Families Start Here." This link has several resources such as online videos for future 6th graders and families new to District 25. There's also a link called TMS In's and Out's which lists essential information about TMS protocols and procedures. These resources are currently available and will be explored through the Webquest assignment given to the students during their field trip to visit TMS in April. Students can work on this assignment at home, at their leisure with friends and or family members. This activity allows the students and families to take a deep dive into all things TMS. The Webquest directions will be shared with the students at the Student Visit in April.

STEP #4 - 6TH GRADE STUDENT ORIENTATION

Friday, August 15th from 9-11 AM. All incoming 6th grade students are invited to attend this event. Students will have an opportunity to tour the building, visit their homeroom classroom, and meet peers that are in their homeroom. This is a student only event.

STEP #5 - LOCKER SET-UP

Friday, August 15th from 11:15 AM - 3 PM. All Students and families are welcome to attend this drop in event to set-up student lockers. This is an ideal time for students to practice opening their lockers and to organize all of their school materials.

STEP #6 - BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Thursday, August 21st from 4-7 PM. All TMS students and parents can walk the hallways and set up lockers during this time.

As Timberwolves, we take great Pride in our Pack, and look forward to welcoming all of the new members!

Sincerely,

Lori Naumowicz, Principal

Greg Keadle, Associate Principal

Allie Yoder, Associate Principal & Student Services Coordinator

Jeremy Fischer, Associate Principal

• All 6th grade physicals must be dated on or after 8/21/24 and are due by 10/15/2025. The physical must be turned in by October 15th, 2025 OR YOUR STUDENT WILL BE EXCLUDED.
• All 6th grade students will also need to provide proof of the Tdap and Meningococcal State required immunizations.
• Dental Forms must be dated after 11/15/24 and are due by 5/15/25.
• If your 6th grader is participating in Cross Country we must have the physical by the first day of practice which starts in early August.
• PLEASE do not wait until the last minute to schedule appointments as they fill up quickly.
• Paperwork can be mailed or dropped off at the Thomas Middle School Office or emailed to the TMS Nurse - Laura Toussaint (ltoussaint@sd25.org).
• Health Forms can be found at this link.

Check out the TMS PTA Website.

Join the TMS PTA and help support the TMS community!

2024-2025 Executive Board Members

MEETINGS:

If you are interested in getting involved in the PTA or simply checking out a meeting @ 7:00pm in the TMS Library. Everyone is welcome!

Do you have questions or wish to put your name in for a position with our PTA?

Email the PTA at: thomasmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com

The annual 5th grade World Language Choice system for current 5th graders is now live. Families received personalized letters with their login info. The window is open from Tuesday, January 21 - Wednesday, January 29th.

• Please be sure to review that email and make your WL choice for 25-26 within that window.
• Directions for Entering World Language Choice Online:
• -- Go to: https://pschool.sd25.org/public (notice the “s” in https://)
• -- Use the following username and password:
• -- username: d25Aiden0605
• -- password:
• -- Click Class Registration on left pane under Navigation
• -- Click the Edit button for World Language Choice
• -- Check one language choice checkbox and click the Okay button
• -- DISREGARD THE "ADDITIONAL REQUESTS" OPTION
• -- Click Submit
• -- Click Sign Out at the top right of page. Your choice has been recorded.
• Online system is LIVE -- Tuesday, January 21st - Wednesday, January 29th
• Katie Paulson (kpaulson@sd25.org) can answer questions you may have.
• Tech25 (tech25@sd25.org) can work with technical issues you may have.