Thurgood Marshall MS WEEKLY UPDATE
NOVEMBER 02 - NOVEMBER 06, 2026
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
4909 Brinkley Road
Temple Hills, MD 20748
301-702-7540
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Sonia Sotomayor
Justice Sonia Sotomayor became the first Latina to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court after being nominated by President Barack Obama. She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on August 6, 2009.
Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall was the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice and a strong advocate for civil rights and equality. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on August 30, 1967, and served on the Court until 1991.
Ketanji Brown Jackson
The first African American woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court justice is Ketanji Brown Jackson. She was confirmed in 2022 and became the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School Community Message
Dear Thurgood Marshall MS Families:
First, a huge THANK YOU to all of our TMMS staff members who worked tirelessly to make Spirit Week a tremendous success! Your creativity, energy, teamwork, and commitment to creating memorable experiences for our students truly exemplify what it means to be a part of the TMMS Tiger Family. A special shout-out to Ms. Taper, our PBIS Coordinator, for her outstanding leadership, planning, and dedication in bringing the vision of Spirit Week to life. Excellence Without Excuse. Work Hard. Play Hard. That's the TMMS Way!
Second, congratulations to the newly elected members of the Thurgood Marshall Middle School Student Government Association (SGA)! Your selection is a testament to your leadership potential, commitment, and willingness to be the voice and representatives of your fellow Tigers. We look forward to seeing you lead with integrity, demonstrate accountability, and make a positive difference in our school community. Lead with Pride, Serve with Purpose, and Always Be a TIGER!
Third, please mark your calendars for our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with your child's teachers, discuss academic progress, and identify ways to support continued student growth and success. Additional information regarding the November 10th conferences will be shared through School Messenger during the week of November 2–6, 2026. We look forward to partnering with you to ensure every Tiger achieves excellence!
Fourth, as of Monday, October 5, 2026, all Thurgood Marshall Middle School students are expected to power off and store all cell phones and personal electronic devices in their assigned lockers for the entire school day. Students may not use devices for texting, calling, gaming, music, photography, video recording, or social media, and AirPods, earbuds, and headphones may not be worn in classrooms or hallways unless specifically authorized for instructional or testing purposes. All students have received a locker and are expected to follow these expectations each day. In addition, starting, Monday, October 19, 2026, any phones confiscated by security or administration, parents will need to call the front office and schedule a time to pick up their child's phone. Students/families consistently following the school-wide electronics policy will not be impacted.
Fifth, at Thurgood Marshall Middle School (TMMS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (P.B.I.S.) provides a proactive, schoolwide framework for explicitly teaching, reinforcing, and recognizing behaviors that support a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment. Tiger Bucks, in which students will be able to use at the P.B.I.S. School Store, will serve as a school-wide incentive system, allowing students to earn recognition for attendance, positive behavior, and academic achievement, reinforcing the TMMS I.C.A.R.E. values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Sixth, the school-wide reading initiative known as Reading in the Zone is off to a great start. All students and staff are required to have a book to read. The TMMS 30-minute “Reading in the Zone” block will provide students with consistent opportunities to build reading stamina, comprehension, and academic vocabulary through both free choice and content-based readings. Students may bring a book from home, select a book from their classroom library, or check out a book from the school library to enjoy during this dedicated reading time. Together, we can build a culture of reading and help our Tigers become stronger, more confident readers!
Seventh, during school spirit Friday's, students will be allowed to wear their favorite Team Jersey (e.g., American Football, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Thurgood Marshall MS Paraphernalia, etc.) over top of their grade-level polo shirt, every Friday, to promote school spirit. Students are still expected to wear their regular grade level uniform.
Eighth and finally, please review information in the Thurgood Marshall Middle School Information Center to receive important updates from Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS), Thurgood Marshall Middle School (TMMS), and Prince George's County Government.
Dr. Lorenzo R. Prillman, Principal
“Leading the Band, Setting the Tone, Making TMMS Spirit Known!”
“They Bring the Swag, They Bring the Beat—TMMS Majorettes Can't Be Beat!”
“Red, Black, and White—Tiger Pride Is Out of Sight!”
Reading In The Zone (Free Choice Reading Day) & Thurgood Marshall Middle School
📚 Reading in the Zone – Parent Reminder
Parents and families, please remind your child to bring their reading material to school every A-Day for Reading in the Zone from 8:40–9:10 a.m. Students may bring a book from home, select a book from their classroom library, or check out a book from the school library to enjoy during this dedicated reading time. Together, we can build a culture of reading and help our Tigers become stronger, more confident readers!
School Spirit Friday's @ TMMS
Starting Friday, September 11, 2026 - Friday, February 12, 2027 students will be allowed to wear their favorite Team Jersey (e.g., American football, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, etc.) over top of their grade-level polo shirt, every Friday to promote school spirit. Students are still expected to wear their regular grade level uniform.
