Thomson Middle School

Quick reminder: December 18 will be a half-day for all students in our district. Middle schools will release at 11:30 a.m., high schools will release at 12:00... p.m., and primary/elementary schools will release at 12:30 p.m. For the full district calendar, visit https://www.hcbe.net/calendar.

Dena Morales November’s Support Member of the Month What is your position/title at TMS? Health Tech... How many years have you been at TMS? 4 years What is your favorite thing about TMS? Being a part of The Tiger Family! What is one thing that you are good at that might surprise people? Painting, drawing, creating art If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Spaghetti What is your favorite holiday? Halloween What is something on your bucket list? Sky dive What is your favorite family tradition? Spending time on the lake during the summer What is your favorite binge-worthy show? Little House on The Prairie What is your favorite quote? Dream as if you have forever; Live as if you only have today....

Chiquita Granville -- November's Teacher of the Month What is your position/title at TMS? 6th Grade Mathematics Teacher... How many years have you been at TMS? First year teaching at Thomson Middle School What is your favorite thing about TMS? The feeling of being supported and success among the teachers and the positive environment throughout the school What is one thing that you are good at that might surprise people? I love home décor. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Macaroni Cheese What is your favorite holiday? Christmas What is something on your bucket list? Skydiving What is your favorite family tradition? Christmas Eve Family Night What is your favorite binge-worthy show? Chrisley Knows Best What is your favorite quote? You’re going to walk into many rooms in your life and career where you may be the only one who looks like you or who has had the experiences you’ve had. But you remember that when you are in those rooms, you are not alone. We are all in that room with you applauding you on. Cheering your voice. And just so proud of you. So, you use that voice and be strong. Kamala Harris

Myra M. English October Teacher of the Month What is your position/title at TMS? Teacher How many years have you been at TMS?... This is my 6th year at the big TMS. What is your favorite thing about TMS? I work with an amazing and supportive group of people. When in need, they are readying and willing to assist. What is one thing that you are good at that might surprise people? People may be surprised that I am a former cosmetologist and a cosmetology instructor. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Collard greens and cornbread (I am a southern girl). What is your favorite holiday? I celebrate every day; I do not any day for granted. What is something on your bucket list? I would love to go to Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon. What is your favorite family tradition? My favorite family tradition was when all my grandmother's children and grandchildren would meet at her house on Saturdays. We would watch wrestling and cook on the grill. Those were some of the best times in my life. What is your favorite binge-worthy show? "Blacklist"-Raymond Reddington (James Spader) keeps your wondering what is next. What is your favorite quote? My grandfather used to say, "When you point your finger at someone, remember there are three fingers pointing back at you".

Brandi Hicks - September Bus Driver of the Month What is your position/title at TMS? Bus Driver... How many years have you been at TMS? One year at Thomson, Bus driver for seven years. What is your favorite thing about TMS? Being a part of the Tiger family What is one thing that you are good at that might surprise people? I’m good at Fortnite. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Mexican food What is your favorite holiday? Christmas What is something on your bucket list? Traveling to Italy What is your favorite family tradition? Going to the beach every summer What is your favorite binge-worthy show? Friends most definitely What is your favorite quote? Make everyday count