Thompsonville CUSD 174

Hey Seniors! How exciting it is to almost be done with High School! Please submit your essay for the Karter scholarship to Kiley Chaplain by April 30th.

🚍🎢 Six Flags Trip Weather Update – We Are Still Going! 🎢🚍
We wanted to share a quick update for our Six Flags St. Louis trip this Friday regarding the weather.
At this time, we are still planning to go as scheduled ✅

The updated forecast shows:
☀️ Dry and comfortable weather in the morning
🌤️ Warm temperatures (mid–upper 70s)
🌦️ Chance of scattered showers and possible storms beginning after 1:00 PM

This does not look like an all-day rain event, but there may be periods of rain in the afternoon that could cause temporary ride delays.

🎒 Students should come prepared with:
• Poncho or light rain jacket
• Comfortable tennis shoes
• Spending money (park is cashless)

🎢 Important reminders:
• The park will remain open in light rain
• Rides may temporarily close during lightning but will reopen when safe
We are expecting to have several great hours in the park before any weather moves in and are looking forward to a fun day!

We will continue to monitor the forecast and communicate any changes if needed.

🎓 SENIORS – SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! 🎓

The Dana Riddle Memorial Scholarship is now open for applications.

📝 Deadline: April 27th

Please see Mrs. Fisher for full details and application information.

Don’t miss this opportunity! 💗✨

🎓 SENIORS – WE NEED YOUR PICTURES! 🎓 Class of 2026, it’s time for our Countdown to Cap & Gown! Please submit your senior picture to Mrs. Fisher by May 1 📅 If your photo is not submitted by the deadline, it will not be included on the school website or social media.

Today we celebrate the heart of our organization—our incredible administrative professionals, Kimberly Rains and Kelly Darnell! Your dedication, organization, and behind-the-scenes work keep everything running smoothly each and every day. From the smallest details to the biggest tasks, you make a difference in ways that often go unseen but are always deeply appreciated. Thank you for your professionalism, positivity, and unwavering support. We are truly grateful for all that you do!

This Friday is Kindergarten Screening & Registration! Please call to make an appointment if your child will be entering kindergarten in the fall! 🍎

Seventh grade literature class is trying to solve a murder mystery! Edgar Allan Poe has been murdered and someone in our class is playing the character who committed the crime! Was it the Raven? Annabel Lee? Lenore? The Red Death? The crime must be solved!🫆🔎🕵️‍♂️🐦‍⬛

🎉 Post Prom 2026 – You’re Invited! 🎉 All students attending Prom 2026 are invited to join us for Post Prom, generously provided by Thompsonville First Baptist Church! 💙 🗓 Date: May 2, 2026 ⏰ Time: Be at the church by 9:20 PM Get ready for a fun-filled night at Thrillhouse in Marion, Illinois! 🎢✨ We will travel together from the church to Thrillhouse and return back to the church around 2:00 AM. 💙 Bonus: Students who attend Post Prom will have their Prom ticket paid for by Thompsonville First Baptist Church! 👕 Reminder: Be sure to submit your T-shirt size if you haven’t already to Mrs. Fisher. ❓ Questions? Please reach out. Let’s make it a safe, fun, and memorable night for our Tigers! 🐅✨

CONGRATULATIONS to Brody Sullivan, Keagan Mandrell, and Ms. Culbreth!🏀 They all competed in the Junior High NCAA Bracket Challenge where students filled out NCAA Tournament brackets before the first day of the tournament in March. At the end, the student with the most accurate bracket was set to receive a prize! Brody and Keagan both guessed 45 out of 67 games of the tournament correctly for an accuracy of 67%! Ms. Culbreth did the same and won the staff portion of the competition! We had 22 brackets filled out and the students had so much fun watching as the brackets were updated throughout the different rounds of the tournament. Thanks to all who participated! We’re looking forward to repeating this fun activity next year! -Mrs. Dunning

Here is a volleyball camp opportunity for Grades 3 through 8. Paper copies will be sent home with students interested. Forms may be returned to the office.

📣 Try Outs for Cheerleaders! 📣

Are you interested in trying out for cheerleading next year?!

👉 Sign-up sheets are now available in the Front Office!

We have two sign-up sheets:
• Next Year’s 5th–8th Grade
• Next Year’s Freshman–Senior Cheerleaders

🕒 You can sign up:
• Before school
• During lunch
• Between classes
• After school

If you’re thinking about joining—GO SIGN UP! We can’t wait to see what next season brings! 💙🤍

Get ready for some FUN while supporting a great cause!

💥 Tape the Mrs. McFarland to the Wall! 💥
For just $1.00 per piece of duct tape, YOU get to help stick her to the wall!

💰 Bring your money starting April 21st
🎒 Open to ALL students PreK–12th grade

Let’s come together, show our Tiger Pride, and support our Kindness Club as we continue spreading positivity throughout our school! 💙

📅 The big event happens April 30th!

👉 Start bringing your money and get ready to tape!

Parents/Guardians- The last day for after school tutoring will be Wednesday, May 6th.

📅✨ Mark Your Calendars, Tigers! 🐅💙 We know this isn’t all of the important dates in May, but here are some key events you may want to add to your calendar as we head into the final stretch of the school year! From Prom to Graduation, Finals, and Awards Days, May is going to be a busy and exciting month! 🎓📘

From Coach Ing - I took this picture before they went out and beat the current school record of 58.2 with a 57.92…this group is super special to me! I’m absolutely loving what they’re doing this season, but as 3 7th graders and a 5th grader I can’t wait to see some of the times we run next season! 💪🏼💪🏼 Let’s take a second though, to look at this picture, Franklin County went to Hamilton County and straight up dominated! 3 schools that combine into one at the high school level, going 1st, 3rd and 4th, with Frankfort taking 2nd… 2 class L schools 2 class S schools. Mighty impressive day for Franklin county schools today in the girls 4x100. Congratulations to all!

Get ready for FFA Week! 🌾💙💛
PreK-12th Grade Join us April 20th–24th for a full week of fun dress-up days and activities.
Show your spirit with USA Day, BBQ Dad vs Soccer Mom, Blue & Gold, Barnyard Day, and Farmers Day Off (pajamas!).

Don’t miss out—dress up and celebrate with us!

Congratulations to Jamesyn Samples on his signing to McKendree University for swimming.We at Thompsonville School look forward seeing your future achievements!GREAT JOB!

We had Pizza with the Principal today! These elementary students have shown excellent "perseverance," which was the word of the month. Way to go!

Today, our High School Consumer Education class had the opportunity to hear from representatives of Legence Bank!

A big thank you to Laura Small and Jessica Grinnell for taking the time to speak with our students and share their knowledge about financial literacy and real-world money skills. 💰📊