🎺🥁 Tiger Pride on Parade! 🥁🎺
On Monday, our incredible Thompson Middle School Band stepped out and represented the Tigers in the Memorial Day parade and they were absolutely AMAZING!
Watching our students march with such poise, dedication, and heart while honoring those who served our country was a truly special moment. These young musicians put in so much hard work, and it showed every step of the way.
Way to go Tigers!
Attention Incoming 6th Grade Families! 📣
Tomorrow is our 5th Grade Parent Event at Thompson Middle School! Join us to learn more about what makes Thompson a great place to grow, learn, and succeed. Meet staff, ask questions, and get important information to help your student transition to middle school with confidence.
We can’t wait to welcome our future Tigers and their families! 🐾🧡💙
📅 Wednesday, May 27th
📍 Thompson Middle School
⏰ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
See you there!
Tomorrow is our 5th Grade Parent Event at Thompson Middle School! Join us to learn more about what makes Thompson a great place to grow, learn, and succeed. Meet staff, ask questions, and get important information to help your student transition to middle school with confidence.
We can’t wait to welcome our future Tigers and their families! 🐾🧡💙
📅 Wednesday, May 27th
📍 Thompson Middle School
⏰ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
See you there!
Thompson Families – we’re in the home stretch! Every day your student shows up is a chance to learn, grow, and celebrate all they’ve accomplished this year. Consistent attendance is important right up until the end of the year, so let's keep that attendance strong and finish the year together!
Go Tigers!
☀️📚 Registration is now open for the 2026 Rising 6th Grade Summer Enrichment Program!
This program is designed to help students strengthen academic skills and build confidence as they transition into middle school.
📍 Location: Saginaw PD Center
📅 June 22 – July 30, 2026
🕗 Monday–Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The program is:
✅ Mandatory for identified current 5th grade students
✅ Encouraged for all rising 6th graders
Families of identified students will receive direct district notification.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information and registration details.
A strong summer leads to a stronger middle school start!
#ThisIsSPSD #SummerEnrichment #StudentSuccess
This program is designed to help students strengthen academic skills and build confidence as they transition into middle school.
📍 Location: Saginaw PD Center
📅 June 22 – July 30, 2026
🕗 Monday–Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The program is:
✅ Mandatory for identified current 5th grade students
✅ Encouraged for all rising 6th graders
Families of identified students will receive direct district notification.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information and registration details.
A strong summer leads to a stronger middle school start!
#ThisIsSPSD #SummerEnrichment #StudentSuccess
🎉 SPSD families and community members are invited to join us for a District-Wide Appreciation Day!
Come out for an afternoon filled with family, food, fun, music, dancing, entertainment, and community celebration as we recognize and appreciate the families that make SPSD strong.
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕛 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Saginaw Middle School
3100 Webber Street, Saginaw, MI 48601
Enjoy FREE entertainment featuring:
🥁 Kevin Collins – African Drums
💃 Raymond DeLeon – Latino Dancers
👟 PreK & Elementary Sneaker Ball Fashion Show
Bring the family and come celebrate with us!
For more information, contact Ms. Inez Williams at 989-399-4425.
#ThisIsSPSD #SPSDStrong #FamilyAndCommunity
Come out for an afternoon filled with family, food, fun, music, dancing, entertainment, and community celebration as we recognize and appreciate the families that make SPSD strong.
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕛 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Saginaw Middle School
3100 Webber Street, Saginaw, MI 48601
Enjoy FREE entertainment featuring:
🥁 Kevin Collins – African Drums
💃 Raymond DeLeon – Latino Dancers
👟 PreK & Elementary Sneaker Ball Fashion Show
Bring the family and come celebrate with us!
For more information, contact Ms. Inez Williams at 989-399-4425.
#ThisIsSPSD #SPSDStrong #FamilyAndCommunity
Secondary Division student artists were proudly recognized during the 2026 SPSD Cultural Art Exhibition Awards Ceremony for their outstanding creativity, artistic skill, and celebration of Saginaw’s diverse cultures and communities through the arts.
Congratulations to the student artists from Thompson Middle School, Saginaw Middle School, Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy Middle School, United High School, and Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy High School for representing their schools with creativity, individuality, and artistic excellence.
A special thank you to art educators Ms. Bays, Ms. Ohlendorf, Ms. Beltran, Ms. Ewald, Ms. Giroux, Mr. Fenner, and Mr. Foutch for supporting, encouraging, and uplifting the artistic voices of their students through meaningful artistic experiences and opportunities.
Thank you as well to our building and district administrators, families, and community members for supporting and celebrating student creativity throughout this year’s exhibition. We are proud of the incredible talent being developed across Saginaw Public Schools and grateful to everyone who helped make the 2026 SPSD Cultural Art Exhibition such a meaningful celebration of student voice, culture, and creativity.
#spsd #keepingkidsfirst #ARTeducation
Congratulations to the student artists from Thompson Middle School, Saginaw Middle School, Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy Middle School, United High School, and Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy High School for representing their schools with creativity, individuality, and artistic excellence.
A special thank you to art educators Ms. Bays, Ms. Ohlendorf, Ms. Beltran, Ms. Ewald, Ms. Giroux, Mr. Fenner, and Mr. Foutch for supporting, encouraging, and uplifting the artistic voices of their students through meaningful artistic experiences and opportunities.
Thank you as well to our building and district administrators, families, and community members for supporting and celebrating student creativity throughout this year’s exhibition. We are proud of the incredible talent being developed across Saginaw Public Schools and grateful to everyone who helped make the 2026 SPSD Cultural Art Exhibition such a meaningful celebration of student voice, culture, and creativity.
#spsd #keepingkidsfirst #ARTeducation
LET’S GO, TIGERS!
This week may be short (no school Friday) but the Tiger spirit is STRONG! Make every day count and show up ready to learn, grow, and shine.
We can’t wait to see every single Tiger in the building tomorrow! Your presence makes our school community better, so don’t miss out.
🐅 See you bright and early, Thompson Tigers!
Congratulations to our Stand Up Students!
We are so proud of the Thompson Tigers from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, who were recognized at the Annual Stand Up Awards!
This award celebrates students who demonstrate outstanding character, courage, and integrity. Being a Stand Up Student means choosing to do the right thing, and these Tigers do that every day.
Thank you to Horace Mann and all of the sponsors who make this event possible.
Way to represent, Thompson!
🏈 6th Grade Tackle Football registration is OPEN for SPSD students!
Students interested in playing tackle football next season can now sign up by scanning the QR code, clicking, or copying and pasting the registration link: https://forms.gle/LeybTuAvnAvP79m4A
This is a great opportunity for students to build teamwork, discipline, leadership, and school pride while learning the fundamentals of the game.
#ThisIsSPSD #SPSDYouthSports #StudentAthletes
Students interested in playing tackle football next season can now sign up by scanning the QR code, clicking, or copying and pasting the registration link: https://forms.gle/LeybTuAvnAvP79m4A
This is a great opportunity for students to build teamwork, discipline, leadership, and school pride while learning the fundamentals of the game.
#ThisIsSPSD #SPSDYouthSports #StudentAthletes
8th Grade Dance – Tomorrow!
Doors open at 5:00 PM. Students should enter through the morning entrance.
Please note:
• Parents must drop off students (no parking lot gathering)
• Event ends promptly at 7:45 PM
• Students must be picked up at that time
We can't wait to see our 8th grade Tigers on the dance floor!
🎶 Way to Go, Tigers!
A huge shoutout to the Thompson Middle School Band and Mr. Miller for an amazing performance today! The band performed for the entire school and they made us all so proud. Thank you to our talented musicians for bringing the energy and showing what Thompson Tigers are made of! 🐯
🏆 Join us for Awards Night at the District Cultural Art Show! Celebrate the incredible creativity and talent of our student artists as we recognize award winners from across Saginaw Public Schools.
📍 SVRC Marketplace
📅 Thursday, May 14
Award Schedule:
5:30 PM – Elementary (Arthur Eddy, Herig, Merrill Park, Chester Miller, Zilwaukee)
6:00 PM – Middle/High (TMS, SMS, SASA MS, United, SASA HS)
6:30 PM – Elementary (Handley, Loomis, Kempton, Jessie Rouse, Stone)
Come support our students and celebrate their amazing achievements!
📍 SVRC Marketplace
📅 Thursday, May 14
Award Schedule:
5:30 PM – Elementary (Arthur Eddy, Herig, Merrill Park, Chester Miller, Zilwaukee)
6:00 PM – Middle/High (TMS, SMS, SASA MS, United, SASA HS)
6:30 PM – Elementary (Handley, Loomis, Kempton, Jessie Rouse, Stone)
Come support our students and celebrate their amazing achievements!
📊 Progress 4 Report Cards Have Been Sent Home!
Thompson Families, Progress 4 Report Cards were sent home with your student today. Please check their bag and take a moment to celebrate their hard work! We still have a few weeks left in the school year, so there's still time to finish strong.
Make sure our Tigers are here on time
Let's go Tigers! 🐾
👏🏾 Congratulations to our SPSD students recognized with the 2026 Turnaround Achievement Award!
The award honors students from across Saginaw County who have demonstrated exceptional growth, resilience, perseverance, and determination in overcoming personal or academic challenges.
Students recognized from Saginaw Public Schools include:
⭐ Emarrion Stevens – Saginaw United High School
⭐ Emarrion Stevens – Saginaw Career Complex
⭐ Mi'Angel UpChurch – Saginaw Middle School
⭐ Erin Crawford – Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy
⭐ Mariana Myers – Success Academy
⭐ Ja'Varion Buford – Thompson Middle School
These students represent what growth, hard work, and perseverance look like. We are proud of the progress they have made and the example they continue to set for others.
Congratulations to all of our students and the staff members who continue to support and encourage them every day.
#ThisIsSPSD #StudentSuccess #TurnaroundAchievementAward
The award honors students from across Saginaw County who have demonstrated exceptional growth, resilience, perseverance, and determination in overcoming personal or academic challenges.
Students recognized from Saginaw Public Schools include:
⭐ Emarrion Stevens – Saginaw United High School
⭐ Emarrion Stevens – Saginaw Career Complex
⭐ Mi'Angel UpChurch – Saginaw Middle School
⭐ Erin Crawford – Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy
⭐ Mariana Myers – Success Academy
⭐ Ja'Varion Buford – Thompson Middle School
These students represent what growth, hard work, and perseverance look like. We are proud of the progress they have made and the example they continue to set for others.
Congratulations to all of our students and the staff members who continue to support and encourage them every day.
#ThisIsSPSD #StudentSuccess #TurnaroundAchievementAward
As we head into another great week, we want to remind families that every day in the building is a day to learn, grow, and connect. Attendance matters and not just for grades, but for your student as a whole. Let’s finish strong together!
📅 Be here. Be present. Be a Tiger.
Happy National Teacher Day and Teacher Appreciation Week to ALL of our Thompson Teachers!
From sparking curiosity in the classroom, to offering encouragement in the hallways, our Thompson Tigers staff goes above and beyond for every student, every single day. Their dedication builds confidence, resilience, and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. We are so grateful for this incredible team!
From sparking curiosity in the classroom, to offering encouragement in the hallways, our Thompson Tigers staff goes above and beyond for every student, every single day. Their dedication builds confidence, resilience, and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. We are so grateful for this incredible team!
🏫 REMINDER TMS Families – 8th Grade Visit to Saginaw United 🏫
We are excited to share that our 8th grade students will be visiting Saginaw United tomorrow, March 5th as they prepare for their transition to high school next year.
This visit is a great opportunity for students to become familiar with their new school, meet staff, and get a feel for what to expect.
This is a full-morning visit designed to help your 8th graders envision themselves as students at
Saginaw United. The day is intentionally student-centered — current United students lead
the building tour and serve as the primary speakers.
What students will experience:
• Opening assembly with Administration
• Counselor overview: credits, scheduling
• College/ Career Coordinators: Xello, College Visits, Co-Op
• Student speaker panel — real stories from United students
• Ambassador-led building tour
• Field house showcase: coaches, clubs & student activities
• Phoenix Guide take-home with counselor contacts & club list
— Thompson Middle School —
We are excited to share that our 8th grade students will be visiting Saginaw United tomorrow, March 5th as they prepare for their transition to high school next year.
This visit is a great opportunity for students to become familiar with their new school, meet staff, and get a feel for what to expect.
This is a full-morning visit designed to help your 8th graders envision themselves as students at
Saginaw United. The day is intentionally student-centered — current United students lead
the building tour and serve as the primary speakers.
What students will experience:
• Opening assembly with Administration
• Counselor overview: credits, scheduling
• College/ Career Coordinators: Xello, College Visits, Co-Op
• Student speaker panel — real stories from United students
• Ambassador-led building tour
• Field house showcase: coaches, clubs & student activities
• Phoenix Guide take-home with counselor contacts & club list
— Thompson Middle School —
🍎 Happy National Teacher Day
Today is about recognizing the work that often goes unseen.
The early mornings, the extra time after school, the constant adjustments to meet students where they are—our teachers show up for it all. You guide, support, challenge, and care in ways that shape who our students become.
Saginaw Public Schools is stronger because of you.
Thank you for everything you bring to your classrooms and to our community.
#NationalTeacherDay #ThisIsSPSD
Today is about recognizing the work that often goes unseen.
The early mornings, the extra time after school, the constant adjustments to meet students where they are—our teachers show up for it all. You guide, support, challenge, and care in ways that shape who our students become.
Saginaw Public Schools is stronger because of you.
Thank you for everything you bring to your classrooms and to our community.
#NationalTeacherDay #ThisIsSPSD
🐾 Tiger Families — Every Day Counts!
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we want to remind our Tiger community how important attendance is. Each day in the classroom is an opportunity your student can't get back. Consistent attendance helps our Tigers stay on track academically and connected to their school community.
This week, the whole school will be NWEA testing, so every student needs to be here and on time!
Thank you for partnering with us because together, we keep our Tigers roaring! 🐯🧡
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we want to remind our Tiger community how important attendance is. Each day in the classroom is an opportunity your student can't get back. Consistent attendance helps our Tigers stay on track academically and connected to their school community.
This week, the whole school will be NWEA testing, so every student needs to be here and on time!
Thank you for partnering with us because together, we keep our Tigers roaring! 🐯🧡
🌍 This week, Ms. Alfeus connected her students to her home country in Africa via live video conference — bringing real-world culture and connection right into the classroom.
🎺 And today, our Thompson Band and Pom Pom girls lit up the Cinco de Mayo parade! So proud of every student who performed and represented Thompson Middle School.
