Thompson Public Schools

Principal’s Report

• Congratulations to our most recent Student of the Month recipients: Halle Bohlman, Cadence Swenson, Henry Majkzrak, Jacob West, Rylan Penas, Quin Schwab, Hayden Tozer, Lawson Gibson, Gracie Nelson, Caleb Andrews, Jackson Brend, Aspen Caillier, Graden Grasser, Hudson Willis
• Good luck to the volleyball players and coaches at the Region II Tournament beginning on Monday at Mayville State! In the first match of the day, at 4:00pm, the Tommies will take on Harvey/Wells County. Go Tommies!
• Congratulations to the cast and crew of the One Act Play on their 2^nd place finish at the Regional contest in Northwood last week. They will now move on to the State “B” Play contest to be held in Jamestown on November 24&25. Also, congratulations to Nolan Bawek on being named “Superior Actor” and Adalee Foote for receiving “Honorable Mention!”
• Thank you to the parents (Andy Hendrickson, Halee Weber, Josh Kayl) who helped chaperone the 8^th grade career fair last week!
• Our middle school students will have their trimester one classes come to an end on Friday, November 14. Students are encouraged to check their new class schedules in PowerSchool. 
• Our Sources of Strength chapter will be hosting a Supply Drive to support the Northlands Rescue Mission. The drive will run from November 12th through November 24th, and their goal is to collect 1,500 items to help individuals and families in need this winter.
  They are collecting non-perishable food items, winter gear, toiletries, and other essential supplies. Donations can be dropped off at the front of the school by the main doors between 7:50 and 8:20 a.m. each morning.
• Congratulations to the following programs for earning the NDHSAA Team Scholar award during the fall season: Boys and Girls Cross-Country, Girls Golf, One Act Play, Volleyball, and Football. To earn this award the varsity participants must carry a combined 3.20gpa! Great job students and coaches/advisors!
• The Music department will be sponsoring a Talent Show on Friday, March 27! "Thompson's Got Talent"
• 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. 
• The next eligibility check for our students will take place on Wednesday, November 19. Students with a failing grade at this time will be ineligible to compete in extra-curriculars until December 17. 
• Enjoy the short week!

Test Schedule –  Wed: No Tests!   Thur: 6^th Literature, Anatomy, 9^th Physical Science (quiz)   Fri: Ecology, 8^th Financial Literacy (vocab quiz), 6^th Health, 10^th Biology, 7^th English (Ms. Zak), 8^th Health, 10^th English (quiz), 7^th Math (Mrs. George), 6^th Math (quiz)