TIS/ACS will operate on an eDay tomorrow, 1/26, due to inclement weather.
❄️Stay warm! ❄️
about 1 month ago, Taylor Calfee
⚡️Hair-Taising Science at TIS⚡️
Our young scientists have been “positively” charged with excitement this week! Our students got hands on with the Van de Graaf generator, exploring the shocking world of electrostatics.
From watching their hair stand on end to seeing tiny lightning bolts jump between spheres, it’s been an electrifying lesson in how electrons move and react. There’s nothing quite like seeing physics in action to make a concept “stick!”
What’s Happening?
The generator uses a moving belt to accommodate a high voltage on a hollow metal globe. When our students touch it, the excess electrons spread across their bodies, and since like charges repel their hair, tries to get as far away from every other strand as possible!
The results! A lot of laughs, a few startled “oohs” and a deep dive into the laws of physics.
Also, a great big thank you to our amazing PTO for granting the STEAM Lab with our new Van de Graaf generator. We loved it.
about 1 month ago, Taylor Calfee
Hey TIS! Please help Student Council with their coin drive! Vote for what the groundhog will do! Will he see his shadow? Coin drive starts on Monday 1/26 and ends 1/30!
about 1 month ago, Taylor Calfee
‼️Don't forget: tomorrow is the last day for Snack Attack Presale‼️ ($1 for popcorn, pickle, water)
about 1 month ago, Taylor Calfee
PARENTS!
Don't forget about Snack Attack Presale this week! You can send in $3 for popcorn, pickle, and water Tuesday 1/20 until Thursday 1/22! All payments are due by 8:15 am daily.
about 1 month ago, Taylor Calfee
Don't forget! Kids Heart Challenge is back even bigger and better than before! The TOP 2 students from 4th grade and 5th grade with the highest total amount of money raised, will earn the chance to PIE A TEACHER!!
Every dollar raised helps kids with sick hearts and supports the Kids Heart Challenge!!
about 1 month ago, Taylor Calfee
Ms. Chapman's classes used number lines to help place and practice equivalent fractions this week!
about 1 month ago, Taylor Calfee
Our STEAM students turned into structural engineers this week! The mission? Use the Engineering Design Process to build a structure that could survive on our seismic shake table.
Students had to think beyond just height and focus on the power of geometrical shapes. They quickly discovered why triangles are an engineer’s best friends and their ability to distribute weight and resist deforming makes them the "MVPs" of earthquake-resistant design!
about 1 month ago, Taylor Calfee
Ms. McNeal’s class is learning why fractions are important for every day life!
about 1 month ago, Taylor Calfee
Ms. Lowery’s 5th grade classes are identifying their unit 3 morphemes!
about 1 month ago, Taylor Calfee
Let the games begin, Heart Heroes! Kids Heart Challenge is back even bigger and better than before! Sign up on the app TODAY and spend 2 minutes as a family learning what to do in case of a cardiac emergency. You can learn Hands-Only CPR, warning signs of a stroke and so much more. Download the AHA Schools app for iPhone or Android to search for our school. Sign up here to get started, then customize and share a video to send to family and friends where they can learn Hands-Only CPR and warning signs of a stroke and ask for donations!
about 1 month ago, Taylor Calfee
4th grade reading teachers used a scavenger hunt to help build background knowledge and reading comprehension skills this week!
about 2 months ago, Taylor Calfee
Mrs. Layton's classes did a lab today testing the brightness of stars from different distances using flashlights!
about 2 months ago, Taylor Calfee
Tomorrow is Hat Day! 🧢 Bring $1 to wear a hat and support our Student Council!!
about 2 months ago, Taylor Calfee
Box Tops for Education!!
We have received our first Box Tops check for this school year reflecting just over $120.00. This fundraiser rewards us for doing what we do anyway, GROCERY SHOP. There is also an App to make it even easier!! If you don't have the App yet, you can get it at
btf.com/app
referral code: B0L14UUA - Thompson Intermediate School.
about 2 months ago, Taylor Calfee
about 2 months ago, Taylor Calfee
Scoliosis Screenings are coming up. If you would like your child to be screened for scoliosis at school, you must opt them in by filling out and returning the attached form signed. Screenings will occur between January 26th-30th.
about 2 months ago, Lynsey Layton
Welcome Back Students!! We can't wait to see you all tomorrow!!
about 2 months ago, Taylor Calfee
Welcome Back and Happy 2026! We can't wait to see all of the smiling faces back at TIS bright and early tomorrow morning!
Check out TIS At a Glance for reminders and updates
about 2 months ago, Kellie Carlee
We waved a festive farewell to our students this afternoon! Thank you all for a great first semester, and we'll see you all in the new year!
2 months ago, Lynsey Layton
