Thompson Elementary: Back to School Edition

Posted Date: 07/22/26 (04:00 PM)

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J.R. Thompson Elementary

Summer Edition

July 22, 2026

Engage.Empower.Excel

A modern building with a central entrance, surrounded by trees and landscaping.

A woman with dark skin and long, dark dreadlocks smiles warmly, wearing a colorful patterned dress and a diamond pendant necklace.

Hello Thompson Families!

Welcome to a new school year at Thompson Elementary!

We are excited to partner with our Tiger families as we begin our

2026–2027 theme, "The Next Chapter Starts Here."

Together, we'll create meaningful learning experiences that

help every student Engage, Empower, and Excel.

Thank you for trusting us with your children! We look forward to an incredible year of growth, success, and to R.I.S.E for Tiger Pride!

~ Mrs. Stacy Bennett

Principal of Thompson Elementary

Keep up with us on Facebook this summer! @JRThompsonTigers

Click to view MISD School Basics

26-27 School Supply Sale -- Available to Order Here

School Supply List

A box of EPI School Supplies is displayed, featuring notebooks, crayons, and glue sticks.

26-27 Student Enrollment

Dear Thompson Elementary Families,

As we begin preparing for an exciting new school year, we are planning for student enrollment and staffing for next year. If your child will not be returning to Thompson Elementary for the upcoming school year, please let us know as soon as possible.

This information helps us plan and prepare to best support all of our students and families.

If your student will NOT be returning, please email us at THOMPSONES@MESQUITEISD.ORG

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We appreciate all that you do for our Thompson students and staff!

Warmly,

Thompson Elementary

Three smiling children are featured in an announcement for returning student registration, opening 07.01.2026.

Upcoming Dates

August 1 - Back to School Fair at Horn High School

8 AM - 12 PM
No registration Needed [Students must be present]

August 6 - Elementary Supply Drop Off & Meet the Teacher

5 PM - 6:30 PM
Complete Returning Student Registration in order to receive an assigned teacher/schedule

August 10 - PreK and Kinder Preview Day!

8 - 10 AM

August 11 - First Day of School

Doors open at 7:20 AM
School Begins at 7:50 AM

School event announcement: 'Walk Your Schedule' on Aug 5 and 'Supply Drop-Off Night' on Aug 6, 2026.

Art Class Supplies - Donations Needed

A colorful poster for Aid Ms.Marble's Art Class lists helpful supplies like markers, pencils, and watercolors.

Ask your child about 'Tigers R.I.S.E.'

A red graphic with the word RISE and related values: Respect, Impact, Self-Control, Excel.

Visit our Facebook Page

Be sure to visit and follow our Thompson Elementary Facebook page for the latest updates, event reminders, photos, and celebrations throughout the school year.

It’s the best way to stay in the loop and be part of our school community to share all the exciting things happening at Thompson Elementary!

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JRThompsonTigers/

Contact us!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

(972) 882-7190

thompsones@mesquiteisd.org

https://thompsonelementary.mesquiteisd.org/