Sandra Lee Thompson Elementary School’s Best Buddies program was honored as a nominee for Outstanding Elementary School at last year’s Best Buddies Leadership Conference in Bloomington, Indiana. This recognition highlighted the school’s commitment to inclusion, friendship, and leadership among students.

Q1. How does Sandra Lee Thompson Elementary describe its core motto and values?

Ans. The school implements the motto “Service, Challenge, Excellence” and the Trojan character, which are always present to students, so that the three things—helping others, daring to face challenges, and doing their best work—are a natural part of school life.

Q2. What schoolwide events help build community at Thompson?

Ans. Among the events conducted by Thompson are testing pep rallies, Fun Run, Nevada Reading Week events, field day, family game nights, and a fall festival, which provide both families and students with endless opportunities to connect and celebrate together.

Q3. How are the arts supported at Sandra Lee Thompson Elementary?

Ans. An art specialist is available for students all year long, and the school collaborates with the PTA in such programs as art reflections, so children can produce and exhibit their art pieces to the school community.

Q4. How does the school recognize student involvement and leadership?

Ans. Thompson supports leadership through opportunities like student council and helps children recognize their role in the community by showing student contributions during school events; thus, they get a feeling of pride in what they have achieved through the Trojans community.

Q5. How does Sandra Lee Thompson Elementary connect with families and supporters?

Ans. The school employs newsletters, special event flyers, and community fundraisers to keep families in the loop, and it is open to support from volunteers and partners who are willing to help provide extra resources and experiences for ????????????????students.