Between Two Schools

At Thompson and Wredling Middle Schools, we are committed to ensuring that every student feels safe, respected, and valued. That commitment requires all of us, school and home, to be actively engaged in shaping both expectations and behavior.

We feel strongly about the partnership between our schools and our parent and guardian community. In many ways, that partnership is a strength. At the same time, alignment is not something we assume, it is something we continually work toward together.

We appreciate the support we have received in moving to a no cell phone expectation during the school day. “Off and away during the school day” has made a meaningful difference in classrooms and hallways. However, even with that structure in place, we continue to see the impact of cell phones and social media show up during the school day, particularly in situations that originate outside of school and then follow students into our building.

The reality is that the pull of social media is powerful. The immediate feedback and attention can be compelling for middle school students, and at times it can amplify language or behavior that does not reflect the expectations we are working to uphold together.

So we ask a straightforward and important question: Do you know what your child is doing on their phone?

We ask this not to shift responsibility, but to reinforce it. When we hear, “They are not learning this at home,” we understand the intent behind that statement. At the same time, we know these behaviors are not part of any taught or supported experience at school either. That means we all have a role in paying close attention to what students are exposed to, what they are engaging in, and how we respond when concerns arise.

We recognize that access to phones, devices, and social media outside of school is a family decision. Our commitment is to address behavior, reinforce expectations, and support students when they fall short. Our ask is that together, we stay closely connected to what our children are consuming and sharing, and that we actively guide them toward choices that reflect the values we hold at school and at home.

When we work in that kind of partnership, not just in words but in action, our students are better for it. And so is our community.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Incoming 6th Graders - transition opportunities

📢 5th Grade Parent and Student Step-Up Night (Open House)

Thursday, May 7th

6:00-6:30 pm - Main Gym with Thompson Staff
6:30-7:00 pm - Self-guided tour of the building

📢 5th Grade Classroom visits to Thompson from 10:30-11:30 am

Tuesday, May 12th - Richmond & Davis
Wednesday, May 13th - Ferson Creek & Corron
Thursday, May 14th - Bell Graham & Munhall
Friday, May 15th - Wild Rose & Wasco

📢 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

Registration information will be sent directly to families in late-May/early June

Hello Parents/Guardians!

The I-Ready Spring Diagnostic for Math and Reading will be given the week of May 4th. Students will be taking the iReady Reading on Tuesday, May 5th and the iReady Math on Thursday, May 7th. 6th and 7th Grade students will test with their 1st period teacher and 8th grade will test with their 2nd period teacher. For these two days, we will be running the following alternate schedule:

Period 1: 7:50-8:28

Testing:: 8:32-10:42

Period 4: 10:46-11:40

Period 5: 11:44-12:38

Period 6: 12:42-1:36

Period 7/2: 1:40-2:06 (students go to 7th on Tuesday and 2nd on Thursday)

Period 8/3: 2:10-2:50 (students go to 8th on Tuesday and 3rd on Thursday)

n preparation for this testing, please remind your child to bring their earbuds and fully charged chromebook to school. Please click here to access a letter from the Director of Assessment and Accountability, Mr. David Chiszar, that explains the I-Ready diagnostic. Should you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s counselor. Please click here to access the counselor information.

Thank you!

TMS Administration

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

As we prepare to celebrate our 8th grade students, we wanted to share the invite and the link to the permission slip for our Luau in honor of your child which will be held on Friday, May 15th from 6:00-8:00pm. Please click here to access the permission slip which needs to be completed by Friday, May 8th. We look forward to celebrating our 8th grade class!

✨ Please CLICK HERE to donate your time, talent, or supplies!

✨ CLICK HERE if you are able to help with our 8th Grade Dance Amazon Wishlist!

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!

School Physical and Immunization Requirements

Attention parents of incoming Kindergarten, 6th and 9th grade students! Per Illinois school code, your student will need a school physical and a complete record of immunizations prior to the first day of school next year, which is August 12, 2026. Make your appointments today-these appointments fill up quickly! Please contact your school nurse prior to May 27, 2026 if you need a copy of your child's immunizations. Please note-a sport physical is not the same as a school physical! You may turn the required forms into your school nurse anytime- please remember to make a copy for your own records!

Also, current 6th grade parents: This is a reminder that all dental exams are due by May 15, 2026. Please submit your child's form if you have not done so.

Great Catch....

This week, our class had a great learning moment that didn’t come from the lesson plan. It came from a student.

While we were working through a problem together, one student noticed something didn’t seem right. Instead of staying quiet, she respectfully spoke up and shared her thinking with the class. We paused, took a closer look, and had a really thoughtful discussion. In the end, the student was correct, and it gave us all a chance to rethink the problem. What we did not realize was that the final step had not been completed.

What made this moment special wasn’t just finding the mistake in the answer. It was the way the student challenged it. She had confidence and respect. Instead of staying quiet and following the group, she created a class discussion. This is problem-solving at its best!

Moments like this remind us that learning is not just about getting the right answer. It’s about asking questions, thinking deeply, and being willing to speak up. It also shows students that it’s okay to make mistakes. Making mistakes is when learning happens!

We’re proud of the way our students are growing as thinkers and problem-solvers, and this was a great example of that in action.

***Shout-out to our students who are challenging their thinking each and every day.

Math tip: If you use more than one strategy to solve a problem, you can check your thinking. Using more than one strategy is a great way to challenge your thinking and others.

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!

The St. Charles Park District is excited to extend a fun, local fundraiser that offers our students and families great pricing for Otter Cove Aquatic Park or Swanson Pool admission.

During the month of April (April 1-30), you can pre-purchase day passes at the resident rate, $13 per visit. The Park District is offering the same rate to all families (Park District resident and nonresident) during this program in honor of our cooperative partnership with D303.

$1 from every day pass sold will come back to Thompson PTO.

During check out, you can choose whether the passes will be delivered to your student at school or available to pick up at Pottawatomie Community Center. Passes will be valid for this summer only and non-replaceable (so should be treated like cash). Passes will be available for pick up at PCC and distributed to schools around May 15th.

Sales begin on April 1.

https://www.ottercove.org/d303fun/

Join the Department of Student Services for the final SEPAC Event of the school year.
Empowering the Future: Post-Secondary Community Resource Fair for Individuals with Disabilities
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Lincoln Professional Learning Center (211 South 6th Ave.)
Please RSVP HERE

Asista al último evento de SEPAC del año escolar, organizado por el Departamento de Servicios Estudiantiles.
Impulsando el futuro: Feria de recursos comunitarios de educación postsecundaria para personas con discapacidades
Miércoles 6 de mayo de 2026, de 5:30 a 6:30 pm
Centro de Aprendizaje Profesional Lincoln (211 South 6th Ave.)
Por favor, confirme su asistencia AQUÍ

Update on Facilities Committee Final Report at School Board's Business Services Committee Meeting

At the April 27 meeting of the School Board’s Business Services Committee, D303 Leadership gave a presentation that includes a timeline of Board discussions about the D303 Communitywide Education Facilities Committee’s Final Report, which includes support for 16 facilities investments totaling an estimated $295.6 million. The presentation also includes an overview of D303’s budgeting process and strong fiscal stewardship.

**Link to Presentation https://district.d303.org/doc/1oVwS7XhD97eNSTMKs5xgw_ay3N83E_t9

Actualización sobre el Informe Final del Comité de Instalaciones Educativas durante la Reunión del Comité de Servicios de Negocios de la Junta Educativa

En la reunión del Comité de Servicios de Negocio de la Junta Educativa del 27 de abril, el personal de liderazgo del Distrito 303 realizó una presentación que incluía un cronograma de los debates de la Junta Educativa sobre el informe final del Comité Comunitario de Instalaciones Educativas del Distrito 303, en el que se respaldan 16 inversiones en instalaciones por un total estimado de $295.6 millones de dólares. La presentación también incluía una visión general del proceso presupuestario del Distrito 303 y de su sólida gestión fiscal.

**Ver la Presentación https://district.d303.org/doc/1oVwS7XhD97eNSTMKs5xgw_ay3N83E_t9

Survey Coming: Make Your Voice Heard on D303 Facilities

We want your feedback on the condition of your schools and learning facilities. In mid-May, we will be sending all of D303 a postcard that includes a Facilities Survey. Please keep an eye out for it and share your feedback!

Próxima Encuesta: Da tu Opinión sobre las Instalaciones del Distrito 303

Queremos conocer tu opinión sobre el estado de tus escuelas y las instalaciones educativas. A mediados de mayo, enviaremos a todo el Distrito 303 una tarjeta postal con una encuesta sobre las instalaciones. ¡Estate atento(a) a su llegada y comparte tu opinión!

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

Future Saints Families

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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!

Thompson

Activities and clubs information

Homework Help

NHS Honors students help our Thunder students with their homework 2:55 - 3:40 pm every Tuesday and Thursday in the LRC

Referral GPS

An anonymous, easy-to-use, secure website to locate mental health and substance use treatment resources

Thompson Middle School

Dr. Matt Clark - Principal

Mrs. Michelle Dague - Assistant Principal

Mr. Ryan Wood - Assistant Principal

Mr. Sam Pasholk - Student Support Coordinator

Ms. Christine Ellis - Student Support Coordinator

Email: katrina.michaelis@d303.org
Website: http://thompson.d303.org
Location: 705 West Main Street
Phone: (331) 228-3100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thompson-Middle-School-671638232903851/

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Future North Stars Families

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