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School Activities

Monday

  • FB @ Hillsboro (JV) 4:30pm

Tuesday

  • Newsletter Club Meeting @ 7:45am (library)
  • Gr. 6-12 Student Council Meeting @ 7:55am (Mrs. Bakke’s) 
  • Golf @ Larimore (V) 9:00am
  • CC @ Carrington (V,JV) 3:30pm
  • VB @ Kindred (7,8) 4:30pm
  • VB @ Kindred (C,JV,V) 4:30pm

Wednesday

  • CNA @ Career Impact Academy (9:00-2:30)
  • Golf @ Northwood (JV) 9:00am

Thursday

  • Gr. 9-12 Sources of Strength Meeting @ 7:45am
  • Gr. 6-8 Sources of Strength Meeting @ 11:10am
  • VB vs Hillsboro/Central Valley (7,8) 4:15pm
  • FB vs Devils Lake (7,8) 4:30pm
  • VB @ GF Central (C,JV,V) 4:30pm

Friday

  • Golf @ Lakota (V) 9:00am
  • FB @ Turtle Mountain (Belcourt) (V) 6:00pm

Saturday

  • No Activities!

 

 

 

 

Principal’s Report

  • Friday, August 28 was the deadline for Gr. 9-12 students to make changes to their class schedules. Parents are encouraged to check Infinite Campus and become familiar with the classes their son/daughter will be taking this semester. 

  • Open Mat wrestling for boys and girls in Gr. 5-12 will begin on Sunday, Aug. 30, from 4:00-5:00pm in the new gym. Please contact Coach Norby (608-516-2642) for more information. 

  • At the cross-country meet in Northwood last week Theresa Haman placed 13th in the JV girls divsion, Walker Swenson 16th in the JV boys, and Charles Norby 14th in the varsity boys division. Congratulations! 

  • Students taking the CNA hybrid class will be at the Career Impact Academy all day on Wednesday, September 2. 

  • Good luck to our volleyball players and coaches as they begin their season on Tuesday in Kindred! Go Tommies! 

  • Students in grades 6-12 were issued planners on the first day of school which also includes our student handbook. Students are encouraged to use their planners throughout the year to help stay organized and keep track of assignments, activities, and important dates!

  • The Student Council will soon begin planning for Homecoming Week, which will take place September 21–26! Dances for both the middle school and high school will be held on Saturday, September 26. More details will be shared as plans are finalized.

  • Wednesday, September 9, is the payment deadline for students taking dual credit courses through Mayville State this semester. Payment can be made through the student’s MSU account or by calling the Business Office at (701)788-4757. Students taking Intro to Education or Intro to Special Education should not pay for these classes, as they are free, but may still show up on their account. 

  • The first eligibility check of the year will take place on Wednesday, September 16. Students in Gr. 6-12 with a failing grade will be ineligible to compete in extra-curriculars until October 7. Seniors who have a grade below 80% will be required to attend their study hall for three weeks.

  • There will be no school for all TPS students and staff on Monday, September 7! Enjoy the Labor Day weekend!

Test Schedule –  Mon: Chemistry, 9th Family Health, 7th Math (quiz, Jordheim)   Tue: 6th Math (quiz), Advanced Math, 8th US History   Wed: 10th Biology, 6th Health (quiz), 7th Math (quiz, Jordheim), 12th POD (Ch.1 test)    Thur: 6th Math (quiz), 9th Citizenship, Anatomy   Fri: 7th Math (quiz, Jordheim), 11th US History, 7th Life Science (Chandler), 8th Earth Science, 8th Pre-Algebra, 9th Algebra I (quiz), 11th Algebra II, 8th Financial Literacy (quiz)

 

 

 

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