Greetings Thompson School District Community,
Welcome to May and our final days of the 2020-2021 school year. While there are many words and phrases I can use to describe this school year, the word that most immediately comes to mind is the word “proud.” I am so very proud of our students, who have faced this school year with courage, poise and positivity. They have been adaptable and agile while also being engaged and consummate learners. From our preschoolers to our graduating seniors, our students have been pioneers in helping to launch our first-ever start of the school year in a virtual setting, all while progressing and growing in their abilities and skills to move forward. Our students are state and national champions both in the classroom and through athletics and activities. They have earned numerous scholarships, awards, recognitions and commendations and have been involved in community service, fundraising and community-based projects. New friendships have been built, new skills and talents have been realized and our students have faced this school year head-on. While this year was very unique and different, it was, in many ways, familiar and typical. I am proud of each of our students for what they have accomplished this school year.
I am also immensely proud of our nearly 2,700 TSD employees, from our teachers, school-based staff and district personnel, to our maintenance and grounds workers, transportation staff and nutrition services workers. This year has taken a collective effort on the part of our talented and caring workforce who give tirelessly and with passion to ensure that the needs of our students and community are met. I am proud of each and every employee and give thanks for their devotion and commitment to this school district.
Finally, I am proud of our TSD community. From our parents and guardians, to our community and business partners and citizens, it has taken all of us to emerge from this school year where the needs of our students were supported and championed.
To our graduating seniors, I wish each of you the very best in your extremely bright, promising and limitless future. It is my hope that you will harness all of the skills, aptitudes, experiences and passions that have led you to this important moment in your life and that you will move forward and engage in pursuits that will catapult you into a successful and prosperous future. Your community stands with you and we are all proud of you!
To our returning students and staff, enjoy your well-earned and well-deserved time away from school. However you choose to spend your summer break, please take care of yourself and take the time to enjoy the days and weeks of our beautiful Colorado summer. You deserve it! We look forward to welcoming you back in August.
In closing, as the proudest superintendent in the State of Colorado, I wish all within the TSD community a healthy, safe and enjoyable summer. We have so much in store for the 2021-2022 school year and I could not be more excited to be a part of this incredible community.
Sincerely,
Dr. Marc Schaffer
Superintendent
Thompson School District