Thompson brought the energy today with a lights-out pep rally to fire up the spirit for tonight's rivalry game against Hoover! 🔥🏈 The stands were rocking, and the excitement is through the roof. Let's #GoWarriors !
Congratulations to the Juniors on winning the Spirit stick today. 🎊
275 freshmen at Thompson High School attended the Worlds of Work Career Expo on Thursday, October 17th put on by Central Six AlabamaWorks! for schools in the Birmingham region. Our students were able to participate in interactive exhibits to learn about and gain exposure to real world career opportunities to assist with their future career planning. The event was divided into five different "worlds" featuring STEM, Healthcare & Professional Services, Construction & Utilities, Transportation, Logistics & Automotive, and Manufacturing.
Congratulations to Kaden White, one of our dedicated Health Science students, for recently passing the National Registry for Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam! This significant achievement reflects Kaden's hard work, commitment, and passion for the field of emergency medical services.
We are proud to see our students reaching new heights and setting the standard for excellence. Strong work, Kaden! Keep up the outstanding efforts, and continue to make Thompson High School proud!
Alabaster Strong Fire Internship - Make an impact on your community by gaining skills to become a well-rounded future firefighter through education and hands on experience!
This program is open to all 11th/12th grade students in the Alabaster community who are dedicate to growing into a profession of the fire service. (Must be 17 years old to participate)
By filling out this form you are indicating your interest in the Alabaster Fire Department Internship program. Mrs. Cardwell will reach out to you with more information about the application process.
For those interested in becoming a Diesel Technician after graduation, there is a scholarship opportunity available to 10 students in the Birmingham area through John Deere/TriGreen. The two types of scholarships and what they cover are listed below.
If you/your student are interested in learning more about this scholarship and program please fill out the form located here so that we can work directly with you on the application process and connect you with a TriGreen Representative: https://forms.gle/pjVsyR44qfskezMv7
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Cardwell at kathryn.cardwell@acsboe.org.
Information:
TriGreen sell and service large agriculture equipment that is the staple to the legendary brand along with equipment used around the house and small properties, like lawn tractors, zero turns, gator utility vehicle, and compact tractors.
They also offer a construction segment that is their fastest growing portion of the business with skid steers, excavators, and wheel loaders. Each day is a little different and they have plenty of career advancement opportunities for our employees with over 600 employees and 28 locations.
TriGreen offers SCHOLARSHIPS for those wanting to pursue this career path for the 2025-2026 School Year. TEN scholarships are available for students in our area.
Full scholarship: TriGreen covers all the in-state education costs including room, meal plan books and tuition. And there is a tool program where we have a toolbox stocked with tools dedicated to each scholarship winner. Once the student graduates from one of the two schools and they complete 3 years of consecutive work for TriGreen the toolbox and tools become theirs.
Partial Scholarship: TriGreen covers all the in-state education cost books and tuition. And there is a tool program where we have a toolbox stocked with tools dedicated to each scholarship winner. Once the student graduates from one of the two schools and they complete 3 years of consecutive work for TriGreen the toolbox and tools become theirs.
ACS Parents: We welcome your feedback on our most recent e-Learning Day (October 11, 2024): https://www.acsboe.org/eday-parent
🌎🎉 ¡Qué celebración! This morning, the Spanish Club, with over 200 members strong, gathered in the Warrior Café to mark the end of Hispanic Heritage Month. 🥳 Student leaders shared a variety of cultural dishes and candies from Spanish-speaking countries around the world, personally serving everyone who came to join the festivities. Club President, Dylan R G, greeted guests, expressed gratitude for the support, and shared his hopes for continued unity, cultural awareness, and growth here at THS. Thank you to all who made this celebration unforgettable!
🚁✨ Exciting day for Thompson High School's Dual Enrollment Emergency Services class! Today, they received a special visit from the Regional Air-Medical Services medevac team. 🏥🚨 Students had the opportunity to get up close with the helicopter and learn firsthand about emergency medical air transport. Huge thanks to the crew for sharing their expertise and giving our future first responders a glimpse into this life-saving career! 🙌
Testing Day Information Reminder: On Wednesday, October 16, THS will be administering the Pre-ACT to 10th graders and ACT WorkKeys to 12th graders. 9th and 11th grade students will have an eLearning Day.
Lunch Menu for this week:
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. Wayman welcomed two guest speakers, social workers Micaela Oer and Ciomara Angel, to her AP Spanish classes today where they discussed their journey with cultural identity, using the Spanish language, and the importance of thinking of the next steps after high school.
A reminder that Friday, October 11, 2024, is an eDay for ACS and that Monday, October 14, 2024, all schools/offices will be closed for Columbus Day - a federal holiday. See the 2024-2025 ACS School Year Calendar: https://www.acsboe.org/Calendar
Thompson’s SkillsUSA, FCCLA, JROTC, DECA, and FTA CTSOs represented us proudly today at the Joint Leadership Development Conference in Huntsville! Our student leaders are gaining valuable skills and making connections that will drive them towards success. #ThompsonHigh #FutureLeaders #JLDC2024
Student Flu Shots will be given on Oct. 30th. Students must have a signed consent form turned in by Oct. 28th. See the School Nurse with questions! Forms below.
Thompson High School appreciates our ongoing partnership with the Shelby County Chamber, which supports our students across all grade levels by providing essential career information for today’s job market. This week, Mrs. Cami Hammond from the Shelby Chamber led a soft skills workshop, Communication Matters for our juniors, helping them understand the crucial skills and important tips necessary for their future careers.
🎓💍 Attention Juniors! It's time to celebrate your achievements with a custom class ring!
📅 Junior Class Ring Orders are now open – don’t miss out on this timeless tradition. Choose your favorite style and personalize it to showcase your school spirit and accomplishments.
✅ Order: October 18th
📍 Where: Thompson High School
** $80 Deposit required to order
Extra packets available in the front office. Get ready to wear your class pride! 💫 #SchoolTradition #MemoriesForever
This week, our students had the exciting opportunity to hear from Jayden Kidd, who shared insights on the brand new Champions Craft Academy launching next year! 💡 This innovative program is designed to empower students with hands-on skills in craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Interested in joining this game-changing academy? Applications are open NOW! 🚀
🔗 Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/242114839148155
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to elevate your future! 🛠️ #ChampionsCraftAcademy #StudentOpportunities #FutureLeaders #ThompsonHighSchool
Thompson Wrestling Mattress Sale:
On Saturday, October 26th, from 10am to 5pm our Thompson Wrestling Program is
hosting our 13th Annual Mattress Sale fundraising event. This event has been VERY
successful here at Thompson and in school districts across Alabama and the US over
the last 12 years and we have given back over $2,200,000 in Alabama! We are excited to
have this event here again at Thompson High School.
Top Brands are available including Simmons, BeautyRest, and Therapedic - all with full
factory warranties. The mattress sets are also deeply discounted at 30%-40% below retail
stores! Over 25 mattress sets, and adjustable beds will be on display; prices range from
$199 to $4799. Awesome pillows and adjustable beds are also available. Financing is
available. The sale is at Thompson High School in the auxiliary gym. Please tell your
friends about this event and help support our wrestling program!
🎶💃 Thompson High School Welcomes the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet! 💃🎶
Yesterday, our Performing Arts Center came alive with the vibrant rhythms and passionate energy of the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet! 🕺💃 Students and staff were treated to a stunning performance that celebrated the rich cultural traditions of Spain and Latin America through music, dance, and storytelling.
From mesmerizing flamenco footwork to colorful costumes and lively guitar sounds, it was an unforgettable experience for our school community. 🎉 Thank you to the talented performers for sharing your incredible art with us! #HispanicHeritageMonth
In light of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Alabaster City Schools is stepping up to support those impacted by this disaster. Starting this week and running to October 21, 2024, we will collect donations to aid families and communities in need.
Your generosity can make a real difference! Our schools will be accepting donations of the following items:
Non-perishable food items
Clothing (new only)
Baby formula (pre-mixed, ready to use)
Bottled water
Hygiene products (soap, toothpaste, etc.)
Cleaning supplies
Baby diapers/wipes
Blankets, gloves, comforters, etc.
Cleaning supplies (disposable gloves, brooms, mops, etc.)
Shop vacs
Carpet shampooers
Tarps
Batteries
Trash bags
Buckets
Coolers
More items will be added to the supply list as identified by partner organizations. Please visit https://www.acsboe.org/hurricanehelene to see the latest list and/or more information.
Drop-off locations will be set up at each ACS campus, as identified by school administration. In the coming weeks, contributions will be delivered to relief organizations working directly with those affected by the storms.
Your generosity will truly make a difference!
