What a fantastic start to the school year! The excitement in the air was contagious as students walked through our doors, ready to embark on a new journey. For many students this week it was the first day in a new school. As a school community, the TMS staff worked hard to make sure each student had a welcoming and positive experience. I know I hope for the same with my daughters who both started at a new school this week (6th grade and 9th grade).
I recognize as a principal and parent that trust in a school takes time and is built on a series of positive experiences. Please know that my goal is to build that trust so you and your children enjoy your experience at Thompson Middle School.
As we move forward through this school year, I want you to know that our commitment to your child’s growth and well-being is unwavering. We’re here to support them every step of the way, and I hope that as the year progresses, you’ll feel confident that we at Thompson are doing everything we can to create a nurturing and enriching environment for your child.
Here’s to a successful year ahead!
Roll Thunder!
Dr. Matt Clark
Principal
We need to remember to work as a team to make arrival / dismissal as smooth as possible.
- If you are in the car drop off lane, please remember to pull all the way forward to relieve congestion on 7th St. and Rt 64
- If your student is a bus rider, please double check HAC to make sure they are signed up for an AM and a PM bus. We have had some confusion on this.
Each day gets a little better. We are working closely with the Transportation Department and District Office to try to get kids to/from school as quickly as possible. Thank you for your support!
DON'T FORGET YOUR EARBUD HEADPHONES!
The I-Ready Fall Diagnostic for Math and Reading will be given this coming Tuesday, August 20th and Thursday, August 22nd. 6th and 8th Grade students will test with their 1st period teacher and 7th grade will test with their 2nd period teacher. For these two days, we will be running the following alternate schedule:
Period 1: 7:50-8:20
Testing: 8:24-9:44
Period 2: 9:48-10:14
Period 4: 10:18-11:12
Period 5: 11:16-12:10
Period 6: 12:14-1:08
Period 3 1:12-1:42
Period 7: 1:46-2:16
Period 8: 2:20-2:50
In preparation for this testing, please remind your child to bring their earbuds and fully charged chromebook to school. Please click here to access a letter from the Director of Assessment and Accountability, Mr. David Chiszar, that explains the I-Ready diagnostic. Should you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s counselor. Please click here to access the counselor information.
Welcome to the '24-'25 Athletic Season!
It is an exciting time here at Thompson Middle School as the majority of our Fall sports are up and running now! Here are a few important details about this upcoming season:
- All athletes MUST be registered through our new Thompson Athletic Website (link). Here is a step-by-step guide if you need assistance registering.
- Sport fees will need to be paid via your existing PushCoin account.
- Every athlete MUST have a Sports Physical on file in the main office before they are allowed to participate in any sport.
- Schedules and other information for each sport can be found on our Thompson Athletic Website.
- The cutoff date to join Football is on 8/16/24 and 8/21/24 to join Cross Country. No athletes will be allowed to join the teams after these dates.
- Clinicals for Cheerleading start on Monday, 8/19/24.
- Below are the links for each team's Spirit Wear Store. Order by Friday, 8/30/24:
If you missed Material Pick Up Days this summer, you will be able to get your picture taken this coming Tuesday, August 20th.
HR Imaging is the company we use. The link to order pictures is now live.
To contact HR Imaging with questions: https://shop.hrimaging.com/pws/contactus.aspx
Thursday, September 12th from 4-6pm
Get to know your peers and dive into a burst of fun at the Color Palooza, organized by the TMS PTO! This vibrant back-to-school event is all about excitement and interaction, with no running required. Join students, families, staff, and community members to explore a variety of color-themed activities and stations.
Each participant receives a white shirt to showcase the colorful splashes created during the event. Enjoy delicious pizza, refreshing drinks, and Kona shaved ice while you take part in the festivities. The Color Palooza is a fantastic way to celebrate school spirit and unity, all while supporting Thompson Middle School through funds raised from registration fees, sponsorships, and donations.
Don’t miss out on this memorable day of color and community spirit!
Thursday, Sept 12. 4-6pm
Looking to get more involved? Volunteering at Color Palooza is a great way to meet other parents, engage with the PTO, and contribute to a memorable community event. We need volunteers for various roles, including activity stations, registration, food and drink service, and event setup/cleanup.
Sign up to volunteer at (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AA5A82AA2FAC61-47910033-tmscolorpalooza)
Thompson Middle School
Mrs. Michelle Dague - Assistant Principal
Mr. Ryan Wood - Assistant Principal
Mrs. Danielle Moeller - Student Support Coordinator
Mr. Sam Pasholk - Student Support Coordinator
Email: katrina.michaelis@d303.org
Website: http://thompson.d303.org
Location: 705 West Main Street
Phone: (331) 228-3100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thompson-Middle-School-671638232903851/