Thompson Public Schools

Principal’s Report

• Congratulations to the Tommie volleyball team on their victory in the state qualifying match over Oak Grove on Saturday! With the win the Tommies advance to the State “A” Tournament in Bismarck where they will take on Valley City at 7:00pm at the Bismarck Civic Center. Congratulations to Andie Schwab and Kya Hurst on being named to the All-Region team! Also, congratulations to Kya Hurst on being named the Region II Most Valuable Graduating Senior!  
• Students planning to attend the State Tournament in Bismarck will need to have permission by having a parent email susan.hahn@tps-k12.org or by calling the school office. Students will be dismissed at 1:30pm on Thursday. 
• On Wednesday we will be checking grades for eligibility and senior privileges. Students with a failing grade at this point will be ineligible to compete in extra-curriculars until December 17. 
• 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 –  Mon: 6^th Math (quiz)   Tue: 9^th Family Health (quiz), 6^th Math (quiz)    Wed: No Tests!   Thur:  6^th Math (quiz)   Fri: 10^th World History, 8^th Financial Literacy (vocab quiz),