Thompson Public Schools

Principal’s Report

• We will be checking grades for eligibility and senior privileges on Wednesday, October 29. Students in Gr. 6-12 with a failing grade at this time will be ineligible to compete in extra-curricular activities until Wednesday, November 19. For clarification, this includes all NDHSAA sponsored activities (athletics/fine arts) as well as other school clubs/organizations that participate in competitive events.  
• At the State “B” Cross-Country meet in Jamestown on Friday the girls team placed 20^th (out of 55) and the boys team 27^th (out of 61). Individually, Faith Krebs placed 70^th, Ella Herrig 83^rd, and Charles Norby 94^th! Congratulations to all team members and the coaches, Lindsay George and Nicole Willis, on a fine season! 
• Juniors and seniors taking Dual Credit or Career Impact Academy courses next semester should have all forms turned in to the office by Friday, October 31. 
• Thank you to all who attended and supported our Music Department at the fall concerts last week! 
• Congratulations to the Tommie football team on a successful season! The team fell 18–8 on Saturday in a hard-fought game against HCV. Thank you to the players and coaches for their hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the season! Also, thank you to the many supporters who traveled to Hillsboro and cheered on the Tommies!
• Nationally renowned speaker, Mr. Terrance Talley, will present to our Gr. 6-12 students on Thursday afternoon.  
• Good luck to Mrs. Hylen, and our FCCLA students, at their District Leadership meetings in Grand Forks on Wednesday!
• High and middle school students are welcome to wear Halloween costumes on Friday, as long as they are appropriate for school. The NHS students will be awarding a prize for the “Best Costume” in each grade!
• The Drama Department will present its One Act Play, Brian the Comet, to the public on Tuesday, November 4 at 7:00pm. A freewill donation will be accepted at the door. 
• Thank you to Mason Applegren, Logan Miller, Caden Kurz, and Caden Penas for stocking the pop coolers in the concession stand last week! 
• Juniors who are interested in earning study hall privileges for the second semester should visit with Mr. Schwabe or Mr. Schwab about different ways to earn volunteer hours. 
• Our middle school students will have their Trimester 1 classes conclude on Friday, November 14. Students should be checking PowerSchool to find out their Trimester 2 classes. 
• Next week is Red Ribbon Week at THS/MS!
• Have a nice week! Happy Halloween!

Test Schedule – Mon: 9^th Physical Science    Tue: 10^th English (quiz), 8^th Health, 12^th POD, Chemistry, 6^th Math (quiz)   Wed: 8^th Social Studies, 6^th Math (quiz), 9^th Algebra I (quiz), 6^th English (grammar test), 6^th Science (Mr. Potter)   Thur: 7^th Social Studies, 6^th Math (quiz), 7^th Math   Fri: 8^th Financial Literacy (vocab quiz), 11^th Algebra II