Principal's Report

March 20, 2023  

• Congratulations to the Tommie boys basketball program on their Region II Championship and their 5th place finish at the State Class "B" Tournament in Bismarck over the weekend! The Tommies had a terrific season finishing with an overall record of 19-8. Congratulations to Karter Peterson, Jake Starcevic, and Drew Overby on being named to the All-Region II team! Also, congratulations to Jake Starcevic and Drew Overby on being named to the State "B" All-Tournament team! Great job!  

• Thank you to the many students, parents, and community members, who traveled to Bismarck, in less than ideal weather conditions, for the tournament. A big thank you once again to the Thompson Athletic Boosters for their help providing a great state tournament experience for our team and our fans! Along with our Booster Club, a number of other sponsors made it possible to host a hospitality room and defray the cost of other expenses: Jeff Eliason Farms, Edward Jones, Thrivent, Thompson Legion Post #181, Bank Forward, Thompson Men's Club, MAK Construction, Krogstad Brothers, Garon Construction, Taylored Painting, Kim Garman Photography, Thompson Farmers Elevator, Brewskis Bar & Grill, Krogstad Farms, Schumacher Farms, Betsey Aasen Photography & Design, Thompson KC's, Dietzler Electric, Northern Tier, S&T Quick Stop, Bell Bank, First State Bank, Game One, McKinnon Company, Northdale Oil, Gary & Lori Wirth, Jason & Melissa Oster, Mike & Nina Schumacher, Jon & Alicia Wolfgram, Andy & Sheri Krogstad, Kent & Val Krogstad, Joe & Jill Linegar, Roger & Sharon Gustafson, Brian & Joey Overby, John & Jamie Barrett, Ken & Holly Spanier, John & Heidi Gustafson, Aaron & Sarah Gustafson, Tim & Nancy Schumacher, Wesley & Emmy Wolfgram, Jay & Laurie Lebacken, Doug & Sara Taylor, and Robert & Liz Schumacher.  We apologize if we missed anyone! Your support was very much appreciated! 

• Congratulations to our Academic Challenge team (Avry Kostelecky, Cameron Webber, Olivia Dick, Shawn O'Hearn, Megan Gasparini, Easton Lovelace) on their second place finish at the Regional competition in Hatton last week. 

• Good luck to our students (Kate Sazanova, Kaden Bittner, Jacob Ferguson, Chelsie Lundstrom, Kendal DeFoe, Ned Byzewski) who will be participating in the State TSA (Technology Student Association) conference in Mandan on March 2-4!

• The THS Prom will take place in the Main Gym on Saturday, April 1, with the Grand March beginning at 8:00pm. Tickets can be purchased in the office beginning on Monday, March 20, for $12 per person. Tickets must be purchased by noon on March 29. Couples can also sign up for a time for pictures when purchasing their tickets. Jr/Sr who intend on bringing a student from another school must have them signed up in the office by Friday, March 24. Here is some additional information on our Prom policy:

1. THS juniors and seniors may attend the Prom and invite a guest.

2. All Prom couples must be signed up at least one week in advance. This will provide administration enough time to secure approval for out- of town guests to attend.

3. Guests may not be more than one year removed from high school. Also, guests may not attend if they are a high school dropout. 

4. Guests must be at least a freshman in high school. Freshmen and sophomores must be invited by a junior or senior.

5. No student may participate in Prom if under suspension for an alcohol, drug, or tobacco violation. 

• Congratulations to our junior high students (Andie Schwab, Kaylee Kurz, Rylynn Kostelecky, and Dominic DeFoe) who finished in 4th place at the Mayville State Math meet last week! 

• The Senior trip to Minneapolis was postponed due to weather on March 10. The seniors and their class advisors will work together this week to come up with an alternate date.  

• Please join me in welcoming Mr. Brady Zimmerman who will be student teaching under Mr. Uhlir in the Music department. 

• Parent/teacher conferences will take place next week (March 27&28 from 4:00pm-7:00pm). Please make every effort to attend! 

• Have a great week!