Another school year is in the books at Thompson Middle School, and as we close out the year, I want to take a moment to thank our students, families, and staff for an incredible year together.

As I reflect on this year, one thing stands out above all else: it was a great year. Not a perfect year, because schools are made up of people and people are wonderfully imperfect. But it was a year filled with growth, resilience, learning, laughter, and countless moments that made a difference for kids.

Middle school is a unique chapter in life. It is a time of tremendous growth, discovery, change, and challenge. Over the course of this year, we watched students try new things, overcome obstacles, build friendships, discover interests, gain confidence, and continue becoming the people they are meant to be. Those moments, both big and small, are what make schools such special places.

This year also reminded us often of the importance of progress, not perfection. Our students continued to grow academically, socially, and emotionally, and our staff worked every day to support and challenge them along the way. We are proud of the progress we made together as a school community and remain committed to continuing to improve. Over the summer, our administrative team will spend time reflecting, planning, listening, and preparing for another outstanding year at Thompson.

Thank you for your partnership, support, patience, and trust throughout the school year. Schools are strongest when families and educators work together, and we are grateful for the opportunity to partner with you in supporting your children.

To our 8th grade students and families, congratulations on reaching this important milestone. We are proud of all you have accomplished during your time at Thompson and excited to see what comes next for you in high school. While moving on to high school brings new opportunities and excitement, we hope you also carry with you the lessons, relationships, memories, and experiences that helped shape your middle school journey.

To any students and families moving on to different schools next year, thank you for being part of the Thompson community. You have helped shape the culture and spirit that make this school special, and you will always be part of our story.

We also want to recognize and congratulate our retirees: Mr. Barron, Mrs. Delao, Ms. Fript, Mrs. Yurgil, Mrs. Mareno, Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Dague. Collectively, they have dedicated decades of service to students, families, and education, and their impact on Thompson will be felt for years to come. We wish them nothing but happiness, relaxation, adventure, and mornings without alarm clocks.

Thank you again for an outstanding school year. I hope this summer brings your family time to relax, recharge, make memories together, and maybe even lose track of what day it is once in a while.

Have a wonderful summer and Roll Thunder!

Make Your Voice Heard! Take the D303 Facilities Survey

Superintendent Dr. Paul Gordon shared an update this week on the School Board’s discussion of the Final Report submitted by the D303 Communitywide Education Facilities Committee.

D303 launched a communitywide Facilities Survey this week. As the Board considers potential facilities investments, we want input from all community members on this key question: What do you want your schools to look like and do for our students over the next 30 years?

And to help the community understand the current state of D303 facilities, Dr. Gordon shared a video recap of the Facilities Committee’s work and findings. Please take a little bit of time to watch the video and make your voice heard by taking the survey!

¡Haz oír tu voz! Participa en la encuesta sobre las instalaciones del Distrito 303

El superintendente, el Dr. Paul Gordon, compartió esta semana información actualizada sobre las discusiones de la Junta Educativa en torno al informe final presentado por el Comité Comunitario de Instalaciones Educativas del Distrito 303.

El D303 ha puesto en marcha esta semana una encuesta comunitaria sobre las instalaciones. Ahora que la Junta Educativa está valorando posibles inversiones en instalaciones, queremos conocer la opinión de todos los miembros de la comunidad sobre esta cuestión clave: ¿Cómo te gustaría que fueran tus escuelas y qué te gustaría que ofrecieran a nuestros estudiantes durante los próximos 30 años?

Para ayudar a la comunidad a comprender el estado actual de las instalaciones del D303, el Dr. Gordon ha compartido un vídeo resumen del trabajo y de las conclusiones del Comité de Instalaciones. Tómate unos minutos para ver el vídeo y ¡haz oír tu voz participando en la encuesta!

Dear D303 Families,

We are excited to share that beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, D303 will be moving to a new Student Information System called Synergy.

For families and students, this means two new online portals for you to access important information: ParentVUE and StudentVUE. These will replace Home Access Center (HAC) as the way you stay connected with your student's gradebook, attendance, report cards, and so much more.

This transition is a step forward for our district, and our staff have been hard at work preparing for it. Behind the scenes, teams have been setting up the new system, transferring student data from our current system to Synergy, and training D303 employees so we are ready to support staff, students, and families.

What you need to know right now:

Home Access Center (HAC) will close on Friday, June 5, 2026. HAC needs to go offline so we can complete the data conversion to the new system. Once it closes, it will no longer be accessible.
Please view and save your student's report cards before June 5, 2026.

In July and August, we will share more information about:

Creating your ParentVUE accounts
Logging in and accessing the new portals
A navigation overview to help you find what you need in the new portal

If you have questions about HAC or need help accessing it before it closes, please reach out to your school's front office.

Thank you for your patience and partnership as we prepare for this exciting change. We look forward to introducing you to ParentVUE and StudentVUE later this summer!

Sincerely,

D303 Communications

📢 Material Pickup Days, including Picture Days

Tuesday, July 28th from 1:00-7:00 pm
Thursday, July 30th from 1:00-7:00 pm only

📢 WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) for ALL incoming 6th graders

Thursday, August 6th from 2:00-3:30 pm

Student-led tours and team-building activities. WEB means ALL 6th graders are welcome!

📢 Jump Start * by Registration Only*

Session 1: Monday, August 3rd & Tuesday, August 4th from 8:30-11:30 am
Session 2: Wednesday, August 5th & Thursday, August 6th from 8:30-11:30 am

Blast off into a summer full of reading and participate in our Thompson/Wredling Summer Reading Launch! From May 28 to August 19, track your reading journey on our bookmark through the galaxy.

⭐ Color in one star for every 30 minutes you read.
🪐Color in a planet when you complete a mission.

☀️ Win prizes when you return to school!

The more you read and explore, the farther your adventure travels through space! Keep track of your progress and see how many stars and planets you can collect before the end of summer. 💫

Check out our VIDEO for more details. Bookmarks can be picked up in the LRC or downloaded HERE.

Happy reading from your Middle School LRC Directors!

¡Despega hacia un verano lleno de lectura y participa en nuestra campaña de lectura de verano de Thompson/Wredling! Del 28 de mayo al 19 de agosto, sigue tu viaje de lectura por la galaxia con nuestro marcador de libros.

⭐ Colorea una estrella por cada 30 minutos que leas.
🪐Colorea un planeta cuando completes una misión.

☀️ ¡Gana premios cuando vuelvas al colegio!

Cuanto más leas y explores, ¡más lejos llegará tu aventura por el espacio! Lleva un registro de tu progreso y comprueba cuántas estrellas y planetas puedes reunir antes de que termine el verano. 💫

Para más detalles, echa un vistazo a nuestro VIDEO. Los marcapáginas se pueden recoger en el LRC o descargar AQUÍ.

¡Feliz lectura de parte de los directores de LRC de su escuela secundaria!

Summer is just around the corner and we are busy planning our summer athletic camps. Our camps will offer a variety of opportunities for students to improve their skills and have fun in six different sports! All summer athletic camps will be facilitated by Thompson Middle School coaches. Students will participate in a variety of skill-building activities and will be introduced to the same plays and philosophies that they will use when participating in middle school athletics. The philosophy of our camps is simple: have fun, improve skills, and learn good sportsmanship!

👉 CLICK HERE for the Summer Camp Brochure

👉 Registration is now open on SNAP!

El verano se pasa volando. No desperdicies horas valiosas al final recorriendo la ciudad y enfrentándote a las multitudes para comprar los útiles escolares.

Ordena ahora con School Tool Box y tacha las compras de regreso a clases de tu lista en solo 5 minutos. Los artículos se entregan justo a tiempo para el primer día de clases.

Visita SchoolToolBox.com y listo: clic, envío y terminado. ¡Disfruta tu verano! ?

https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=107060

Help Us Collect ONE MILLION Pop Tabs!

We’re on a mission to collect one million pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities, and we can’t do it without YOU (and your grandparents, cousins, neighbors, and carpool crew)!

Those tiny aluminum tabs from soda cans, soup lids, or sparkling water may seem small—but when we collect them together, they add up to real support for families with seriously ill children.

Here’s how to pitch in:

Save your pop tabs at home—and ask your grandparents, cousins, friends, and neighbors to do the same!
Bring them to school all year long.
Every tab brings us closer to our 1,000,000-tab goal!

Let's pull together and make a difference!

Nuevo Episodio del Podcast "Voces del D303): Necesidades de las Instalaciones Educativas

El episodio más reciente del podcast del distrito incluye visitas a la escuela primaria Wild Rose y a la preparatoria St. Charles North, con el fin de ofrecer a la comunidad una visión de primera mano de los retos a los que se enfrentan a diario los estudiantes, el personal y las familias del distrito D303 en lo que respecta a las instalaciones. Echa un vistazo a este fragmento con Joe Benoit, Director Atlético de la Preparatoria St. Charles North

St. Charles East Girl's Flag Football SUMMER CAMP!

Get ready to hit the gridiron! Our Girls Flag Football camp is back this summer, offering a fantastic opportunity for athletes of all skill levels to learn the game, sharpen their techniques, and compete in an exciting, supportive environment.

Whether you're looking to master the fundamentals or take your game to the next level, our camps provide expert coaching and a chance to meet players who share a passion for the sport. See the flyer attached for more information and to sign up! Email Coach Hendry (zachary.hendry@d303.org) and Coach Batka (samantha.batka@d303.org) with any questions!