Hooper 3rd graders went to Feed My Starving Children and boxed 74 meals for children in need!!! What a wonderful life lesson for our Hopper Jaguars.










These wonderful retirees have 123 years of service to our Thompson Tiger students! #itsathompsontigerthing

Appreciated Dr. Keim, Dr. Scully, and Dr. Wight reading to students on the ranch today!






Hooper 5th graders had its annual science night. What a fun time with parents showing off some fun skills.








Celebrating Kathie Blasius! #retirement #itsathompsontigerthing




Such an incredible Leader in Me leadership evening last night for District #41!! A win-win for all!!






5th grade Hooper girls showing how they are best friends 4-Life. #friendsforever


Join us for our first-ever District-Wide Leadership Event on Tuesday, May 13th 6:00-7:30 PM at Palombi Middle School! Kick off the night with a student-led presentation, then enjoy fun, family-friendly activities that bring the 7 Habits to life. All ages welcome! #elevateLV41 #collaboration

INCREDIBLE music performance by our Kindergarten students tonight!!!










Congratulations to our very own bilingual kindergarten teacher, Esther Garcia, our nominee for Lake County Educator of the Year award for classroom elementary educator!! Congratulations!!

Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Forman and Mrs. Joanne Becker!! Dr. Forman was nominated for Student Support Personnel of the Year. Mrs Becker was nominated for Diverse Learner Educator of the Year. We are so lucky to have them as an important part of our Thompson Team! #itsathompsontigerthing




Lake Villa District 41's Bryan Henley won the LAKE COUNTY 2025 EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR!!! We are so proud! Congratulations, Bryan!!!



Congratulations, Lake Villa District 41 staff members, who were recognized at the Lake County Educators of the Year awards assembly! John Eifert, Angela Sisi, Bryan Henley, Esther Arce-Garcia, Joanne Becker, Tom Forman, and Selina DiPersio





Huge congratulations to Hooper's very own Mrs. DiPersio, for being nominated for the Lake County Educational Service Personel of the Year! Her impact on our students goes far beyond the classroom—she lifts them up with patience, care, and encouragement every single day. Whether it’s offering extra help, a listening ear, or a smile when it’s needed most, Mrs. DiPersio helps create a space where students feel seen, supported, and empowered. We are so lucky to have her, and this recognition is truly well-earned! #welldeserved




Congratulations, Lake Villa District 41 Board of Education, on receiving the IASB School Board Governance Recognition!

Mrs. Fingard’s Hooper students working on area with sidewalk chalk.



Mrs Larson’s second-grade class had a virtual visit from a USGS geophysicist, Dr Andrea. The students learned a lot about earthquakes and what causes the earth to move/shake... Fun fact...........Dr Andrea is Mrs Carter’s cousin!



Congratulations to our May Principal Pride winners to start the month!

Thompson Tigers shared their hard work with their families at tonight's Open House for grades 3 -5. Thank you, families for your support! #tsathompsontigerthing

Today, students attended our final ROAR Assembly, which focused on Habit Seven.
Best of all, our Mrs. Strieter was such a great sport about being slimed by Thompson's reader leaders in a reading challenge sponsored by PTO! We hope you enjoy these before, during, and after shots of Thompson's fearless leader as much as we do! #itsathompsontigerthing



