Greetings Thompson School District Community:
After a successful launch to the new school year, we are excited to move into the fall season with a continued focus on educating and supporting our students. The past several months have been especially busy in our community. Not only did Riverview PK-8 School have a tremendous grand opening, we also welcomed the public to a celebration of the new Ferguson High School and Thompson Career Campus. Both of these projects were funded by our 2018 Bond measure and we are excited to see the buildings filled with students who are enjoying the new experiences that are possible.
There is also much more to celebrate in our community and I want to bring your attention to a few key things that I am particularly excited about. First, the month of September marked the 100th birthday of Big Thompson Elementary School, which is located in west Loveland near the foothills of the Rockies. At the end of the month, students and staff held a celebration which included some specialized learning activities as well as a group photo to commemorate the occasion. We were also excited to host a public anniversary event recently, providing tours of the building and opportunities to learn more about the long history of this very unique building. Like every other school within our district, the community of students, families and staff at Big Thompson is special. The strength and talents within that community are a major reason the school has continued to thrive decade after decade. It has been a wonderful treat to be able to celebrate this special milestone with them.
While Big Thompson Elementary is one of the oldest buildings in the district, the brand new Sunrise Thompson Health Clinic is among the newest. The clinic is a partnership with the great team at Sunrise Community Health and is available to all students within TSD, along with their siblings. It’s a convenient and friendly place for families to access basic health services such as immunizations, sports physicals, wellness checks and behavioral health assistance. We know for a fact that proper health care is critical in allowing each child to learn and thrive. This partnership with Sunrise Community Health is a huge step in ensuring that students and families are able to access the health care services that they need.
Each school day, over 15,000 children in our district pass through the doors of their school, where they are greeted by caring staff members who are there not only to teach them, but to also support them during these special years. Curriculum materials, electronic devices and other items are certainly important, but nothing is more critical to the educational process than the staff members who are in the classroom, as well as the support team that assists them at both the school and district level. Each staff member of the district is vital to the success of our students – whether it be a teacher, a front office staff member, a custodian, a teammate on the school nutrition team, a bus driver, a team member who is working to keep the grounds safe and well-maintained, or others across TSD. If you are looking for a rewarding career that will allow you to assist families and our community in a terrific way, I urge you to consider joining our team. We have a variety of positions available and more information is located on this website.
One thing that I am reminded of each and every day is just how lucky we are to have so much amazing support from our families and community. Your partnership means so much to me and I look forward to all of the great things that we will continue to achieve together. I wish you continued success and a wonderful fall season.
Sincerely,
Dr. Marc Schaffer
Superintendent
Thompson School District