Thomas Community Newsletter

Dear TMS Community,

With the excitement and activity of the final weeks of school, this edition of the newsletter is arriving a few days later than usual. We are still smiling from one of our favorite TMS traditions — the Pride of the Wolfpack Assembly! This uplifting event showcased what it truly means to “BE THE GOOD” at Thomas Middle School. Students and staff celebrated the many accomplishments, talents, and positive contributions that make our Wolfpack community so special.

This year’s assembly included the induction of two individuals into our Performing Arts Wall of Fame, which will soon be displayed in the Commons: actor Bill Glass and current 8th-grade student Jake Connelly. We were also proud to honor the 2026 Lean on Me Award winner, ELA teacher Janelle Dufer, along with several TMS alumni and high school senior scholarship applicants and winners, recognizing their continued achievements beyond Thomas.

The Pride of the Wolfpack Assembly continues to be a feel-good celebration enjoyed by both current students and returning alumni — a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of kindness, character, leadership, and school pride at TMS.

Congratulations to the 2026 retirees! We are grateful for your years of service to TMS!

• Patty Geisel, 22 years
• Cathy Holbrook, 19 years
• Julia Piontek, 18 years
• Sandy Vliet, 7 years
• Susan Ward, 22 years

In this newsletter, you'll find information on the following items:

• Pride of the Wolfpack Silent Auction is open - Click HERE to bid on items!
• 2026 Retirees and Years of Service Milestones
• Health Office Update

• PTA Volunteers Needed Please

• Scholastic Book Fair and Read with a Buddy Drive
• Arlington Heights Memorial Library Art Show showcasing TMS Students from 5/5/26-5/25/26
• ACTION ITEM ~ Online Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year
• Link Together Coalition and OMNI are seeking your input

Previously Shared Newsletter Information:

• 8th Grade Class of 2026 Newsletter *Updated information!
• PTA Yearbook Waitlist Form
• Pride of the Wolf Pack Golf Outing

Standing Newsletter Information Includes:

• School Resource Office Information
  
• Safe2Help Illinois

• TMS Administrator Team

With gratitude for your partnerships and support,

The TMS Administrative Team

Lori Naumowicz, Principal

Greg Keadle, Associate Principal

Jeremy Fischer, Associate Principal

Allie Yoder, Associate Principal & TMS Student Services Coordinator

The online silent auction is now open for the Pride of the Wolfpack event. All 8th grade families, please note that the bidding for the Graduation VIP Package will close on Friday, May 29th.

As we wrap up another school year, all medications and supplies must be picked up from the health office by the end of the school day on Thursday, June 4, 2026

• If you have medications in the health office, you will receive an email from the school nurse with detailed instructions regarding pick up.

• We do not store any medications over the summer. Any medication remaining after June 4, 2026 will be properly disposed in accordance with Food and Drug Administration Safe Disposal of Medications guidance at the Arlington Heights Police Department.

For any questions, please contact your school nurse.

Click HERE to see which TMS artists will have their work on display at the annual Arlington Heights Memorial Library Art Show from May 5 through May 25.

Special thanks for our amazing Art teachers Mr. Damico and Mrs. Felde!

The TMS PTA is seeking help for the following positions THIS school year:

• 5 volunteers to serve on the Audit Committee
• 5 volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee
• A Membership Chair for the 2026-2027 school year.

*PLEASE contact the PTA if you are willing to volunteer to help: thomasmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com.

*Note: PTA members that serve as Committee Chair or Exec Board Members have the perk of reserved seating at Graduation.

• President - Jim Moncada

• President Elect - Kym Battista

• Vice President - Ian Silverman

• Treasurer - Sara Hess

• Secretary - Joslyn Katz

District 25 partners with Link Together Coalition and OMNI to provide substance use prevention to empower all youth to remain substance free and help build resiliency skills. If you can please provide input on your familiarity of their grant funded prevention initiatives, it would benefit future opportunities. Thank you on behalf of Link Together and OMNI.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D6BCPWY

The Pride of the Wolf Pack Golf Outing is set for Friday, July 17 at Arlington Lakes Golf Club. Please see the flyer below for the information and a QR code to sign your foursome up. It's a great time, and the money we raise goes right back to Thomas programs.

• The yearbook orders have closed for the 2025-2026 school year.
• Please click HERE to complete this form if you wish to have your chlid's name placed on the waitlist for a yearbook.
• We CANNOT guarantee that your child will get a yearbook, but should a yearbook become available we can sell them for $25. Parents will be contacted by the PTA in the order in which these requests were received.
• Please contact the TMS PTA at thomasmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com if you have any questions about yearbook purchases.

• The TMS Lost and Found is again overflowing with PE shirts, shoes, sweatshirts, hats, coats, water bottles, lunch containers, and more!
• Please encourage your middle schooler to look through the collection of items.
• All items will be donate on 6/5/26.

Social media concerns, incidents that occur after school hours/on the weekends, or outside of school can be reported to the SRO or you can contact the Arlington Heights Police by calling 911 or the non-emergency phone number (847) 368-5300. You can also go directly to the Police Department located at 200 E Sigwalt Street in Arlington Heights. It is open 24 hours. The SROs can be contacted as well:

SRO: John O'Leary joleary@vah.com Cell Phone: (847) 344-2330

SRO: Chris Seebacher cseebacher@vah.com Cell Phone (847) 878-2949

Station Number: 847-368-5393

Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 program where students can use a free app, text/phone, and website (safe2helpil.com) to share information on school safety issues in a confidential environment. Once vetted, the information provided will be shared with local district and school officials and/or local 911 call center, depending on the nature of the information shared. Safe2Help Illinois is a long-term initiative to change the school culture in Illinois by helping students reach out when they have concerns. To learn further about Safe2Help Illinois, please see the videos below. More information can also be found on their website at safe2helpil.com. Video for Middle School Students

• Principal - Lori Naumowicz
• Associate Principal - Greg Keadle (Delta, Epsilon, & Zeta Teams)
• Associate Principal & Student Services Coordinator - Allie Yoder
• Associate Principal & Teacher - Jeremy Fischer (Alpha, Beta, Gamma Teams)