Thompson Elementary School

Mrs. Monson's first graders put their detective skills to the test today and successfully cracked the code on their very first Mystery Reader, Mrs. Rhodes! #tigerstransformtomorrow

about 10 hours ago, Melissa Rhodes

Our first LEAD day means new friends! #tigerstransformtomorrow

1 day ago, Erinn Vincent

Bright colors and big smiles! The Thompson staff is loving Kindergarten Color Week just as much as our little learners! #tigerstransformtomorrow

3 days ago, Melissa Rhodes

Today, our Thompson and Palombi teams came together for an impactful professional learning session focused on creating a welcoming, supportive school culture. Our team invested time in practical ways to intentionally nurture trust, deepen connection, and build meaningful relationships across our learning spaces. When students feel safe and supported, real learning happens! #TigersTransformTomorrow

7 days ago, Melissa Rhodes

With unique talking pieces, Thompson classes start each day with Morning Meeting to build trust and community. #tigerstransformtomorrow

15 days ago, Erinn Vincent

Thank you to our Early Learning through Grade 2 community of teachers and parents for a great Curriculum Night! Grades 3-5, we will see you Thursday night! #itsathompsontigerthing

17 days ago, Erinn Vincent

It was a big day at Thompson! Our new Kindergarten tigers got to explore their classrooms and meet their teachers today! We can't wait to see those smiling faces in class on Monday!

21 days ago, Melissa Rhodes

Calling all Thompson families! Curriculum Night is next week! Get ready to connect with our staff and kick off an amazing school year together!

22 days ago, Melissa Rhodes

Mark your calendars for an amazing year with the PTO!

Kick things off with us on Thursday, August 20th, at the Lake Villa Public Library for a casual Meet & Greet! It’s a wonderful chance to connect, share ideas, and discover fun ways to get involved in our school community.

Stay tuned for specific event times and details—we can't wait to partner with you to make this school year unforgettable for our students!

25 days ago, Melissa Rhodes

Attention Thompson Tigers! We are excited to welcome you back to school soon!

about 1 month ago, Erinn Vincent

Huge thanks to the amazing Thompson families and staff keeping our garden thriving this summer! Your time and care show—it looks incredible!

about 2 months ago, Melissa Rhodes

🧡🖤 Looking Ahead to 2026–2027 🖤🧡

📚 Tuesday, August 18

🔎 Curiosity Day & Supply Drop-Off

🕒 Time: 2:45–3:45 PM

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who: EC, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families

🎒 Come by to drop off your school supplies, see the classrooms, and beat the first-day rush!

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🍎 Wednesday, August 19

🏫 First Day of School

🕗 Time: 8:15 AM–11:15 AM (Half-Day)

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☀️ Have a great summer, Thompson Tigers! 🐯

🧡 We can't wait to see you in August! 🖤

3 months ago, Traci Strieter

Another fabulous school year completed! Have a great summer Thompson Tigers and we will see you in the fall! #itsathompsontigerthing

3 months ago, Traci Strieter

Thompson’s Student Lighthouse Team would like to thank all Tiger families for helping us collect over 140 pounds of pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House! #SERVE #itsathompsontigerthing

3 months ago, Traci Strieter

Our early childhood students having fun during their field day! #itsathompsontigerthing

3 months ago, Traci Strieter

Bravo to our 4th graders on their wonderful Reader’s Theater performance! 📚🎭

Through expressive reading, teamwork, and creativity, our students brought stories to life and showcased their growing confidence and literacy skills. We are so proud of their hard work and enthusiasm! #LEAD #itsathompsontigerthing

3 months ago, Traci Strieter

Field Day Fun! #itsathompsontigerthing

4 months ago, Erinn Vincent

A fun time was had by all! The winners of the PTO Readathon got to "Slime the Principal". Congratulations to our fantastic Thompson Tiger readers! #Learn #itsathompsontigerthing

4 months ago, Traci Strieter