Thompson Friday Forecast
July 3, 2026
Good afternoon, and happy holiday weekend, Thompson families!
I hope your summer is filled with opportunities to relax, recharge, and spend time doing the things that bring you happiness. While students and staff are enjoying a well-deserved break, our custodial and maintenance teams have been hard at work preparing the building for another great school year. The cleaning, organizing, and summer projects are moving along very well as we begin looking ahead to the 2026-27 school year.
Summer is a wonderful time to decompress and get away (I'm currently enjoying some family time in the Carolinas), and it offers a valuable opportunity for students to recharge, build healthy habits, and make the most of their time before the next school year begins. One of the best things our middle school students can do this summer is spend time outdoors, stay active, and connect with friends and family.
Research continues to show that simply spending time outdoors can have meaningful benefits for young adolescents. Studies have found that regular exposure to natural environments is associated with improved mood, reduced stress, stronger cognitive functioning, and better overall mental health. Importantly, these benefits are not limited to sports or vigorous exercise. Whether it's riding a bike, walking the dog, gardening, playing with friends, or even reading a book under a tree, spending time outside and away from screens can help support both emotional well-being and healthy development.
Equally important is maintaining social connections. Middle school is a critical time for developing friendships, a sense of belonging, and social-emotional skills. Positive peer interactions help students build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and support healthy emotional development.
Summer provides a valuable opportunity for students to build memories, strengthen relationships, and engage in activities that bring them joy. Whether through organized programs, family adventures, neighborhood gatherings, or simply spending time with friends, these experiences often provide a welcome break from screens and help students return to school feeling refreshed, connected, and ready for the year ahead.
I'll send another Summer Update later in July and one more in August before our weekly Friday Forecasts return for the school year.
As always, please reach out if you have any questions.
Enjoy your holiday weekend, Happy 4th of July, and Roll Thunder!
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) is now closed
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
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
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!
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!
Future Saints Families
Click here for information the high school has shared with us for you.
Future North Stars Families
Click here for information the high school has shared with us for you.
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!
St. Charles Public Library
All students are eligible for a St. Charles Public Library card. Check out the FAQ to learn how to obtain a card for you child.
Donate to pay off Student Lunch Debt
District 303 has created a Pushcoin link to donate to student food accounts with negative balances. Please feel free to donate if you are able to do so! Every little bit helps!
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
Mrs. Michelle Woodring - Assistant Principal
Mr. Ryan Wood - Assistant Principal
Mr. Sam Pasholk - Dean of Students
Ms. Christine Ellis - Dean of Students
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/
Future Saints Families
Click here for information the high school has shared with us for you.
Future North Stars Families
Click here for information the high school has shared with us for you.