Thompson High School - Champions of Our Future

🎉 Big News, Warriors! 🎉 Thompson High School’s Spirit Program—featuring our amazing Cheer, Dance, and Band teams—has been nominated for the UCA/UDA Spirit Showdown! 🙌 This national competition recognizes the best in school spirit and traditions, and we’re honored to be named one of the Top 10 Programs in the Nation! 🏆 Now we need YOUR VOTES to take us to the top! 🗳️ Click the link below to cast your vote and show your Thompson pride! Let’s make it happen, Warriors! 💪🔴⚪ VOTE HERE: https://tv.varsity.com/articles/12840625-vote-now-for-the-school-spirit-showdown

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2024 Thompson High School Homecoming Dance Tickets + Information (Please read carefully) Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 Time: 8 PM - 11 PM (doors open at 7:45 PM) Location: Thompson High School Warrior Arena Theme: Together We Rise Tickets: Ticket sales opened this morning, September 12, on GoFan.co. Prices are $35 Individual / $70 Student + Date through September 19. On September 20, ticket prices increase to $40 Individual / $80 Student + Date through September 24. On September 25, ticket prices increase to $50 Individual / $100 Student + Date and at that point tickets will only be available to THS students. No outside dates will be allowed to be added after September 24. Date forms (only required for THS students bringing a date who does not attend THS): THS Students who wish to bring a date who does not attend THS must fill out a date form and turn it in by the beginning of school on Wednesday, September 25. Date forms are available in the Main Office and must be turned in there as well. THS Students who wish to bring a date from outside THS must purchase their tickets and turn in the date form BEFORE Wednesday, September 25. THS Students who plan to bring a date that attends THS do not need to fill out a date form. THS Students may not bring dates that are younger than 9th grade or older than age 20. All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable regardless of ticket type purchased. Purchase tickets on GoFan : https://gofan.co/event/1691952?schoolId=AL2358

Get ready for Homecoming with our “Together We Rise” t-shirts! 🌟 We are excited to announce that our Homecoming t-shirts are now available for purchase online. This year’s theme, “Together We Rise,” embodies our spirit of unity and celebration, and we can’t wait to see everyone showing their pride! **Here’s how you can get your hands on these amazing shirts:** 1. **Visit Our Online Store:** https://podosink.com/ThompsonHC/shop/home 2. **Select Your Size and Quantity** 3. **Place Your Order** The best part? Your t-shirts will be delivered directly to your school, so you can pick them up conveniently and be ready for all the Homecoming festivities! **Order by Wednesday, September 18th** to ensure you get your t-shirt in time for the big event. Don’t miss out on this chance to show your school spirit and support our theme of unity.

It’s Pep Rally Day at Thompson High, and we’re ready to ride the wave to victory! 🌊🏖️ Let’s bring the beach vibes and show our Warrior pride as we get pumped for tonight’s game against Oak Mountain! 🏈🔥 #WarriorNation #ThompsonHigh

🩺✨ Our HOSA officers represented THS at the ACE (Academy for Chapter Excellence) Leadership Conference this week! Proud to see them gaining leadership skills and preparing to make a big impact in the healthcare field.

This week on campus: Our Peer Helpers are making a positive impact by leading lessons on bullying prevention in some of our advisory classes. Using the Thriveway Path Curriculum, they’re helping create a safer, kinder school environment by teaching students how to recognize, prevent, and stand up against bullying.

Exciting day for our THS students as they attend the ACE Conference in Hoover, Alabama! Representing JROTC, SKILLSUSA, DECA, and HOSA, these students are gaining valuable leadership skills and networking opportunities. We're proud of their dedication and can’t wait to see them bring back new knowledge and experiences! #THSLeaders #ACEConference #FutureReady #JROTC #SKILLSUSA #DECA #HOSA

🎓 Seniors! 🎓 W.C. McDaniel and Herff Jones will be on campus Tuesday, September 17th, to take orders for graduation supplies and measure you for your caps and gowns. Don't forget—payment is due in full at the time of your order. Let’s get ready to celebrate your big day! 🎉 #ClassOf2024 #GraduationReady #CapsAndGowns

Thompson High School Wind Ensemble to Perform at Alabama Music Educators Conference We are thrilled to announce that the Thompson High School Wind Ensemble has once again been selected to perform at the prestigious Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA) Conference! This incredible honor highlights the exceptional talent and dedication of our students and directors, and we are proud to represent Alabaster City Schools (ACS) at this state-wide event. The performance will take place at the BJCC Theatre on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 8:20 PM—one of the prime time slots of the entire conference. This is a testament to the hard work and excellence our Wind Ensemble consistently demonstrates, and we are excited to showcase their talents on this distinguished platform.

Parent Academy Nights Scheduled for September 18 and November 13, 2024 Parents and guardians, mark your calendars! We are excited to announce two upcoming Parent Academy Nights at Thompson Intermediate School (TIS). These events will take place on Wednesday, September 18 and Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

🚁 Exciting Event at Thompson High School! The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office STAR1 Helicopter landed at the THS Band Practice Area for a special presentation to our Public Safety and Law Enforcement & Corrections classes! The Pilot and Tactical Flight Officer provided an in-depth presentation on the helicopter's equipment, capabilities, and their job responsibilities. It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn directly from professionals in the field!

A big congratulations to our amazing THS Peer Helpers for being recognized in September's ThriveWay Connection Newsletter! 🌟 Your dedication to supporting fellow students and fostering a positive school environment is truly inspiring. We're so proud of the impact you're making at Thompson High School! Keep up the fantastic work!

Seniors and Parents! Don't forget about the Senior Preview/College Military Night tonight! Where: Thompson High School Performing Arts Center When: Thursday, September 5th Time: 6:00 PM

Thompson High School Yearbooks Now Available for Purchase! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to capture this school year’s memories with a Thompson High School yearbook! For a limited time, yearbooks are on sale for just $75. This special price is available only through September 13th, so act fast to secure your copy.

Our incredible JROTC program is taking part in Operation We Remember this week. Our students are placing 147 American flags across campus, each one representing an Alabama veteran who tragically lost their life to suicide. This powerful display serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our veterans and the importance of supporting mental health initiatives. Let's honor their memory and continue to raise awareness. 💙 #OperationWeRemember #ThompsonJROTC #SupportOurVeterans

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We’re going to Spain in Summer 2025, and you’re invited! We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/eptde8z When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure. In this info session, we’ll talk about: How this opportunity will benefit your student What we’ll see and do on our trip Everything that’s included in this experience How your child can earn academic credit How we’re keeping this safe and affordable How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Thanks, THS Teachers Michelle McGraw & Amanda Rodriguez Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

Safe travels to our football team, band, and cheer squad as they head to Nashville for Thursday’s game against Lipscomb Academy! Wishing safe travels to all our fans making the trip to support our Warriors. #GoWarriors

Good luck to all our Freshmen and Juniors taking the ACT Diagnostic test today! 📝 This is a great opportunity to see where you stand and where you can improve. Remember to stay focused and give it your best effort.