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School Activities

Monday

  • Teacher In-Service (all day)
  • Gr 7-12 Volleyball (1st practices)
  • Gr. 9 Orientation @ 7:00pm (new gym)

Tuesday

  • TPS School Board Meeting @ 6:30am
  • Teacher In-Service (all day)
  • Golf @ Northwood (JV) 9:00am
  • Gr. 6 Orientation @ 5:00pm (new gym)
  • Back to School Picnic @ 5:00-6:30pm
  • Gr. K-5 Open House @ 5:00-6:00pm
  • Gr. 6-12 Open House @ 6:00-7:00pm

Wednesday

  • Teacher In-Service (all day)

Thursday

  • First Day of School! 
  • Gr. 6-12 Student Assembly @ 8:30am (new gym)

Friday

  • Golf @ Cando (V) 9:00am
  • FB vs MPCG (V) 7:00pm

Saturday

  • VB Scrimmage @ THS (V/JV) 9:00am
  • CC @ Jamestown (V) 10:00am

 

 

 

 

Principal’s Report

  • Everyone at Thompson Public School will welcome all students back for the first day of school on Thursday, August 20! Students in grades 6-12 will report to the new gym for an opening assembly beginning at 8:30am. Students are asked to leave backpacks and school supplies outside the new gym until the assembly concludes. Following the assembly students will report to their advisors and receive class schedules, planners, and locker assignments. From there we will transition to a regular school day, until dismissal at 3:20pm. Hopefully our students had an enjoyable summer vacation and are ready for a fun and exciting 26-27 school year! 

  • Please join me in welcoming our new students, and their families to the Thompson community: 6th – Malaki Molden, Roman Azure, Mckenna Sebenaler, 7th – Jade Verkuehlen, 8th – Aaron Rousseau, Harper Dudgeon, 9th – Eli Cunningham, 10th – Eva Cunningham, Jurnee Molden, 11th – PJ Maritz, Isabells Kiefat, 12th – Cooper Larson 

  • New staff members at TPS this year include: Ryan Strande (Gr. 9 & 11 Social Studies), Brittany Weber (Paraprofessional) Brook Caulder (custodian), Jillian Larson (student teacher), Hunter Eickhoff (student teacher)

  • Orientation for our incoming freshman class, and their parent(s), will take place on Monday, August 17 at 7:00pm in the new gym. Students entering the 6th grade, and their parent(s), are encouraged to attend the orientation on Tuesday, August 18 at 5:00pm in the new gym. 

  • Our girls golf team has already begun competition and we wish all team members, and their coach Mr. Dolleslager, the best of luck during the upcoming season. Cross-country is also underway and will have their first meet of the season on Saturday, August 22 in Jamestown. Football has started and will have their home opener on Friday, August 21 against MPCG. Best of luck to all students who will be participating in fall activities! 

  • The Tommie cheerleading squad, coached by Hillary Determan, will make its debut at home football games this fall. We are excited to see them bring their energy and school spirit to Tommie athletics!

  • Gr. 11&12 students, who will be taking classes at the Career Impact Academy this fall, will have a short meeting following the student assembly on Thursday morning. 

  • Caulfield Studios will be in our building on Friday, August 28 to take individual pictures for students in grades K-11. 

  • As we begin the new school year, Thompson Public School is transitioning from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus. We anticipate there will be challenges for our staff, students, and parents as everyone becomes familiar with the new system. Features such as grades, attendance, assignments, lunch balances, parent access, etc… will look and function different than in PowerSchool. Thank you in advance for your patience, flexibility, and support as we make this transition together!

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Test Schedule –  Thur: None   Fri: None

 

 

 

Jason Schwabe

It is with great pride that I welcome you to Thompson High/Middle School!

Thompson High/Middle School is a vibrant grades 6–12 learning community serving more than 375 students and staffed by 28 highly qualified educators dedicated to student success. Connected to Thompson Elementary School, our district serves approximately 700 students from kindergarten through grade 12. Located just seven miles south of Grand Forks, Thompson is a close-knit community of approximately 1,100 residents that offers the advantages of small-town living with convenient access to the opportunities of a larger city.

At THS/MS, our mission is to develop lifelong learners who possess the academic knowledge, social skills, and workplace competencies necessary to thrive in an ever-changing and increasingly global society. We strive to prepare students not only for graduation, but for success in college, careers, and life beyond high school. Our academic offerings provide students with a strong foundation in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies while also allowing them to explore a variety of elective areas, including business, family and consumer sciences, health careers, foreign language, and technology and engineering education. THS is also proud to be a member of the Grand Forks Area Career Impact Academy, which provides students with access to career-focused programs such as Precision Agriculture, Automotive Technology, Building Trades, Construction Essentials, Aviation, Sports Medicine, EMS, Robotics, Culinary Arts, Programming Essentials, and Civil Engineering/Architecture. Additionally, qualified students have the opportunity to enroll in dual credit courses, including Advanced Composition, College Algebra, Psychology, Sociology, Speech, and Introduction to Education/Special Education, allowing them to earn valuable college credits while still in high school. We are proud of the opportunities available to our students and remain committed to continually improving and expanding our programs to meet the needs of today's learners.

Beyond the classroom, Thompson students are encouraged to become involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities. Athletic opportunities include football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, wrestling, swimming and diving, track and field, baseball, softball, hockey, trap shooting, and golf. Students interested in the fine arts may participate in band, choir, drama, jazz band, pep band, drumline, summer theatre, and speech. THS/MS also offers numerous student organizations and leadership opportunities, including FCCLA, FBLA, SADD, TSA, MathCounts, Academic Challenge, National Honor Society, Student Council, and Yearbook.

I am currently in my 32nd year in education and my 23rd year serving as a high school principal. My wife, Collette, and I are proud parents of four children: Calen (26), Cadyn (24), Sydney (20), and Jena (18).

Thank you for your interest in Thompson High/Middle School. If you have any questions or would like to receive our weekly Parent Report via email, please feel free to contact me at jason.schwabe@tps-k12.org.

Sincerely,

Jason Schwabe
Principal
Thompson High/Middle School

If you have any questions or would like our weekly “Parent Report” emailed please contact me at jason.schwabe@tps-k12.org.

Sincerely, 

 

Jason Schwabe

Principal