As of now the Thompsonville School Board and administration have decided that we will stay with in person learning as long as we can. Please remember that this can change very fast and we could go to full remote. Some of the factors that could make us go remote are not having enough staff at the school, the governor mandating school closures, Bi-County recommending that schools close. So please continue to watch for updates and be patient with our district as we are still trying to make the best decisions for our students, staff, and community.
Congratulations to Abby Mitchell on receipt of the David L. Rice Merit Scholarship at the University of Southern Indiana. We are proud of you!
Seniors majoring in Agriculture in college--the Grow Ag. Leaders Scholarship is available at this link:
https://www.americasfarmers.com/grow-ag-leaders/
Also, check out the scholarships offered through the National FFA Scholarship Program! You do not need to be majoring in Agriculture to be eligible for some of these scholarships.
https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
Progress Reports will be sent home with in person learners on Wednesday and will be mailed to remote learners.
Congratulations to the JH softball team! 🥎 Amilya Williford and Kyra Blades were selected to be on the Little GEC All Conference Team.
Congrats to Ava Isaacs on the receipt of the SIUC University Excellence Scholarship! We are proud of you!
Announcement regarding final exams! Due to the high number of students participating in remote learning and the uncertainty of what lies ahead in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, Thompsonville HS is canceling final exams for this semester. High School students will still engage in remote learning and in person learning on December 21 and December 22. Attendance and participation are required on these days.
Any junior wanting to take the PSAT/NMSQT assessment this winter needs to see Miss Chiaventone as soon as possible to register. This is an optional test for juniors.
Congratulations to Katelyne Rash! She is the first place winner in the VFW Patriot's Pen contest for our school for her essay "What is Patriotism to Me?". She will advance to the VFW District level to compete against other junior high students.
Congratulations to Katelyne Rash! She is the first place winner in the VFW Patriot's Pen contest for our school for her essay "What is Patriotism to Me?". She will advance to the VFW District level to compete against other junior high students.
Information regarding ordering a 2020-2021 yearbook should be coming home with K-8 students. If you have any questions about the Grade School yearbook, please consider Mrs. Bowman.
Thank you to Representative Dave Severin for the delivery of school supplies this morning!
Congratulations to Miss Ava Isaacs for being the 2020-2021 Daughter’s of The American Revolution award recipient for Thompsonville High School. Ava was selected for this award by her teachers and moves on to the scholarship round of the contest. Great job Ava!
Just a reminder that tomorrow, October 30 is a Teacher Institute day and there will be no remote learning.
Also, school is not in session Tuesday, November 3 (Election Day) for either in person learning or remote learning. Illinois has designated Election Day as a state holiday.
Do not let yourself get too excited about basketball. We know the IHSA made a statement today that they are going to allow basketball to go along as scheduled. There are a lot of things that will need to happen in order for the season to start on time. IHSA just took the liability off of themselves and put it on the schools.
If anyone is interested in subbing in our kitchen please contact Debbie Hearn at 618 627-2031. This position could lead to part time or more once we are back to normal. Thank You!
A few announcements about upcoming pictures from Mrs. Bowman:
Fall sport pictures (GS Baseball, GS Softball, HS Cross-Country) will be taken on November 5, 2020 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Students will needs to bring their uniforms for these pictures.
Fall Individual Pictures for both GS and HS will be taken on December 1, 2020 beginning at 8:30 a.m. All remote learners will be asked to come in and be here by 8:30 a.m. so they can have their picture taken with their grade level. There will be no makeup date if student pictures are not taken on December 1st.
Please contact Mrs. Bowman with questions you have regarding any school pictures.
Until further notice there will be no cheerleading or basketball practices. Starting October the 22nd.
Friday, October 30 is a Teacher's Institute Day. There will be no remote learning on Friday, October 30.
After further discussion between teachers and administration we have made the decision that siblings of quarantined students, who have not tested positive for Covid, will be allowed to come back to school on Monday October 26th. As long as no one in the household is exhibiting symptoms or has tested positive for Covid.