Thornton Middle School
May 2026 Newsletter
As we welcome the final month of the school year, we are excited to celebrate all the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our students and school community. May is always a special time filled with memorable events, and this year is no exception.
Families can look forward to our 2nd Annual Unity Fair, as well as end-of-the-year field trips that give students a chance to learn, explore, and have fun outside the classroom. We will also be honoring our 8th grade students as they reach an important milestone with their continuation ceremony.
It’s a busy and meaningful time, and we are grateful for your continued support as we finish the year strong together.
Just a Reminder...
Join us for our May Spirit Night at Dairy Queen - Thornton
Tuesday May 5th
4:00-9:00pm
Dairy Queen
We hope to see you there! Mention TMS so we get credit for your purchase!
Hello families!
All library books are due back to the library by May 8.
Please check in your student’s house, classroom, and locker to ensure that they have returned the library materials. Late Notices will be distributed to students in Homeroom over the next couple of weeks. Any unreturned items will be marked as Lost in June, and a fine will be added to your student’s account.
Additionally, Chromebooks will be evaluated throughout the next couple of weeks, so if your student has any damages to their Chromebook, or it is lost, fines will be assessed accordingly.
Please contact Jules Archuleta, Library Media Tech, at arc031039@adams12.org for more information on what books your student has checked out, or questions regarding Chromebooks. Thank you and have a great day!
Thornton Middle Families,
Please join us for our May Cougar Parent Meeting on Wednesday May 6th from 4:00-5:00pm.
We will be discussing the upcoming 5th grade open house, Unity Fair and the incoming 6th grade summer camp!
We hope to see you there!
Dear families,
Is your 5th grader getting ready for their big move to Thornton Middle School? We can’t wait to welcome you!
Join us for a fun and informative evening at our 🌟 5th Grade Information Night 🌟
📅 Wednesday, May 6
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
Here’s what you can look forward to:
🍽️ Food provided
🌍 Interpretation available
👋 Meet our amazing 6th grade team
🎲 Participate in fun, interactive activities
📚 Learn what to expect for the year ahead
This is a great opportunity for both students and families to get excited, ask questions, and start building connections before the first day of middle school!
We hope to see you there—it’s going to be a great time! will get to meet our 6th grade team and engage in some fun activities! We hope to see you there!
Get ready for one of the most exciting events of the year—Thornton Middle School’s 2nd Annual Unity Fair!
This special event is all about celebrating the end of the school year, bringing our community together, and having an unforgettable time with friends and family.
📅 Save the Date: Thursday, May 14
⏰ Time: 4:30–6:30 PM
Here’s just a taste of the fun waiting for you:
🍔 Delicious food
🎯 Carnival games
🏃 Bouncy obstacle courses
💦 Dunk tanks
🎬 A HUGE movie screen
🎉 And so much more!
It is free to attend, and most activities are free, but we do have a few activities that are fundraiser options to help us keep this amazing event going year after year (bouncy obstacle courses, dunk tanks).
Last year, we welcomed over 1,000 families and community members—and this year will be even bigger and better!
Bring your family, and come celebrate with us. We can’t wait to see you there for an evening full of fun, laughter, and community spirit! Hopefully, you will get to dunk one of your teachers!
We will be celebrating our 8th graders continuing into High School on Wednesday May 20th beginning at 6:00pm in the TMS gym.
Students will need to report to the cafeteria at 5:45pm, doors open at 5:45pm.
Juice and Cookies will be served immediately following the ceremony.
Do you have a 5th grader heading to Thornton Middle School next year? We have an exciting opportunity to help them kick off their middle school journey!
🎉 Thornton Middle Summer Camp at THORNTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
📅 Week of June 8
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
INFORMATION NIGHT: If you are interested and want to learn more, we are hosting an informational night here at Thornton Middle School during 5th Grade Night! Find Ms. Murphy and sign up!
This fun-filled week is a great chance for students to:
Meet new friends from other elementary schools
Get comfortable with their new school
Build confidence before the first day of 6th grade
Spots are limited and first come, first served, so be sure to sign up!
🚗 Transportation Reminder:
Please note that transportation is not provided. Families will need to arrange daily drop-off and pick-up (or students may walk home with permission).
We can’t wait to welcome your student to Thornton Middle and help them start this next chapter feeling excited and connected!
Eighth-Grader Anh Thuy Thrieu Vu was presented with an award for Best of Show for our school. Congratulation Ahn!
The following students had a work of art entered into the district-wide Art Show in April.
6th Graders
Emilia Bowser
Arely Parra Carrera
Briana Castro
Naomi Kelly
Wendi Escabedo
Hanna Hernandez
Ariya Gordon
Ariella Fuentes
7th Graders
María Becerra Ibarra
Kendall Garcia
Alivia Shanchez
Sky Noriega
8th Graders
Ahn Thuy Thrieu Vu
Osseil Aguirre Torres
Sky Romero Ortega
Guadalupe Marinez Sacramento
Samantha Iniquez
If your student is more than 5 minutes late to school, please remind them to stop at the Attendance Desk so they can be issued a MINGA late pass. This is how we can accurately record their attendance for the day.
Order ONLINE here OR pick up a paper order form in the main office.
We need more of your smiles!
New this year! You can add your favorite pictures to the yearbook by simply uploading them to this LINK.
Want some Thornton Middle School Gear?
Check out this amazing website and order yours today!
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Purchase your items today and show your Cougar Spirit!
Apptegy-Also Known as ROOMS
Parents and students can now download the Adams 12 Five Star Schools mobile app—your one-stop source for the latest school and district updates, event information, student highlights, and important alerts right at your fingertips.
Do you have students at multiple Adams 12 schools? No problem! With just one app, you can customize notifications and follow updates from all the schools you choose. You can also choose to receive communication through email, text, or just the ap!
Bell Schedule: Doors open at 8:30 a.m., and students are dismissed at 3:50 p.m. Please make sure your student is on time every day!
Breakfast is available every morning beginning at 8:10am. Students need to enter through the "back door" and go directly into the cafeteria for breakfast.
Supply Lists & Chromebooks: Students should bring their charged district issued device and charger every day. Students new to the district will receive a Chromebook. This link will take you to our supply list.
Dress Code Highlights: Hats are permitted, but students cannot wear hoodies with the hood up. This link will take you to the district wide Dress code policy.
IDs: Students will be issued an ID that will also be used as their bus pass if they qualify for transportation. We ask that students have their ID on them every day.
Cell phones: are not allowed in classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, or locker rooms and must be stored silenced and out of sight (preferably in a locker). Cell phones may only be used before and after school (not during lunch). Students can use a school phone to make emergency calls. Parents/guardians needing to contact their student during the school day should NOT text them and instead call the office to have a message delivered.
This link will take you to the updated District Wide Policy concerning student use of cell phones.Lockers & Backpacks: Students will be issued a hallway locker with a built-in lock. Backpacks are not allowed in classrooms or the lunchroom.
Grading: All Adams 12 middle schools are continuing A-F grading this year.
Meals: Free breakfast and lunch are available daily. It is important for families who qualify to apply for Free and Reduced Benefits to make sure that additional benefits can be accessed (here is the link).
Office Hours
8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
School Hours
8:40 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.