Lake Villa School District 41

Our 2nd graders had so much fun welcoming a surprise Mystery Reader into their classroom! The excitement was high, the smiles were big, and the love for reading was even bigger. Thank you to our special guest for sharing your time and helping make reading come alive for our students—these moments truly make a difference! 💙📖

Some special 5th-grade presenters are taking others on a trip around the world today. Way to go! #greatpresentations #mustangsmakeithappen #leaders

Huge congratulations to our latest Principal Pride Award winners! These incredible students are leading by example and showing us all what it means to have the heart of a Tiger. 🐯✨ #LEAD #itsathompsontigerthing

Today, kindergarten students were awarded the Principal Pride Award for their incredible work! Their hard effort, positive attitudes, and love of learning truly shine every day. We are so proud of the growth they’re showing and the way they rise to challenges with big smiles and even bigger hearts. Way to go, kindergarten—keep being amazing! 🎉📚💙

Friendly February is here!! Let's get at it!!

Shoutout to our Students of the Month! 🌟 These students were recognized for living Habit #5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood—showing empathy, active listening, and respect for others every day. We’re so proud of the way you lead by example! 👏💙

Big thanks to our Mystery Readers for visiting Martin School and making reading come alive! Experiences like these help spark curiosity and a lifelong love of books. 📖💫

Our 1st grader Hooper Heros are taking charge of their learning through partner reading. By practicing Habit 5 (Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood), they listen closely to their peers and grow their reading confidence one page at a time.

Our first graders were buzzing with excitement today as a Mystery Reader stopped by to share a favorite story! The big reveal had lots of smiles, giggles, and wide-eyed wonder—and even more excitement for reading.

We are bursting with excitement today as we celebrate our latest Principal Pride winners! 🏆
These incredible students weren't just following the rules, they were leading the way. From helping a friend in need to taking initiative in the classroom, these leaders are showing us all what it means to be a Thompson Tiger! #LEAD #itsathompsontigerthing

We are so proud to celebrate one of our outstanding 5th graders as a Principal Pride Award winner! This student demonstrates responsibility, a positive attitude, and gives 100% every day, truly setting the bar high for others. Keep shining and being a role model—your hard work does not go unnoticed! 👏🎉#mustangsmakeithappen

Shoutout to a student who earned Principal Pride for showing responsibility, engagement, and perseverance during E-Learning! 💻📚 So proud of the hard work and positive attitude—way to shine! 👏✨

Yesterday, we celebrated one of our amazing students who served as a Health Office Helper! This student showed responsibility, kindness, and a willingness to help others. We are so proud of our students who step up to support our school community every day! 💙👏

We were excited to host our annual Scripps School Spelling Bee, an event that truly highlighted our students’ hard work and academic enthusiasm. We are so proud of every student who participated and represented their classrooms with pride. A special shout-out to our top spellers who advanced, as well as to the staff and families who supported this exciting event. Way to go, Thompson Tigers! Your hard work truly spelled success! 🐯✨

We are bursting with pride after our recent Spelling Bee! Our students stepped up to the mic with incredible confidence and poise. It’s not easy to stand up there, but every participant did a phenomenal job representing their classrooms.

Congratulations to all our brave spellers for their hard work and dedication! You truly showed us what being a Hooper Hero is all about.

Our amazing Martin School students put their spelling skills to the test during the Scripps Spelling Bee! From confidence at the microphone to perseverance through challenging words, our spellers showed focus, courage, and a love of learning.

We are so proud of every student who participated and represented their classrooms with pride. A special shout-out to our top spellers who advanced and to the staff and families who supported this exciting event. Way to go, Martin School spellers—your hard work truly spelled success! 🌟👏3/3

Our amazing Martin School students put their spelling skills to the test during the Scripps Spelling Bee! From confidence at the microphone to perseverance through challenging words, our spellers showed focus, courage, and a love of learning.

We are so proud of every student who participated and represented their classrooms with pride. A special shout-out to our top spellers who advanced and to the staff and families who supported this exciting event. Way to go, Martin School spellers—your hard work truly spelled success! 🌟👏2/3

Our amazing Martin School students put their spelling skills to the test during the Scripps Spelling Bee! From confidence at the microphone to perseverance through challenging words, our spellers showed focus, courage, and a love of learning.

We are so proud of every student who participated and represented their classrooms with pride. A special shout-out to our top spellers who advanced and to the staff and families who supported this exciting event. Way to go, Martin School spellers—your hard work truly spelled success! 🌟👏1/3

📈 Principal Pride! 📈
We are so proud of our 1st graders for showing amazing growth on the NWEA assessment! Their hard work, perseverance, and positive attitudes toward learning are truly shining. Way to grow, scholars—keep reaching for your goals! 🌟📚