November 2017 - Giving Thanks

GIVING THANKS TO YOU!

As we look back upon our Feast of Thanks and forward to the 11 Days of CAREtaking we want you to know how grateful we are to have you as a part of our school community. Your energy to CONNECT and CARE for our students and our teachers is powerful beyond measure. It takes everyone to CREATE together.  Thank you!

CLICK HERE: COMMUNICRAZY EPISODE 1: PODCAST LINK 

Thank you to Mr. John Hayden for being our first guest!

November 28th House Parent Meeting Goals

  

October 2017 - Community Growth & Local Ownership

Empowerment = Houses CREATING 

FEARLESS FEMALE FRIDAYS - LAFAYETTE HOUSE

TRANSITIONING TO ONLINE PROGRESS REPORTS 

2017 HOUSE PARENT IGNITE KICK-OFF

FALL 2017 DEAN'S LIST 

Here are the dates for your House!

Washington House = November 8th from 8:40 to 9:25 AM

Lafayette House = November 8th from 9:30 to 10:10 AM

Lincoln = November 9th from 8:40 to 9:25 AM

Hamilton House = November 9th from 9:30 to 10:10 AM

August 2017 - Generals LEAD

GENERALS LEAD

We are excited to announce the creation of 5 new LEADERship classes at TNHS for the 2017-2018 school year. These classes are a significant commitment to the idea that GENERALS LEAD as we have allocated nearly a full-time teaching position to developing capacity of student LEADERs. The classes occur every day and build student capacity to LEARN & LEAD within our community. 

These classes include 

1. The Student Organization Council
1. Consists of 30 student organization representatives from organizations and teams around the school. 
2. House Steward Courses
1. Consists of 35 House Stewards from each house working to create the future in our Care & Connect time each morning. 
3. Community Directors 
1. Consists of five specialized roles ranging from Director of Community Affairs to Community Service & Alumni Affairs Directors. 
4. General LEADERs 

1. Consisting of nearly fifty seniors LEADing during the course of the day by assisting classroom LEADERs with academic supports throughout the day.
5. Maintenance & Cafeteria LEADERs
1. Consisting of student LEADERs that collaborate with our food services programs and our maintenance LEADER Mr. Marshall.

TNHS CAREBOOK INTRO

Check-out this short video before clicking here to explore our 2017-2018 TNHS CAREBOOK. We are proud of the work that continues to occur across our COMMUNITY that is highlighted throughout the CAREbook!

LEADER Supply List

Click Here for the Supply List

 

Preparing for Lift-Off - Honoring the Class of 2017

HONORING THE CLASS OF 2017

Celebrating our mission of College, Career, and Citizenship Readiness - Yes. 

Class of 2017 Gratitude

CARE & CONNECT LEADERship

For the first time in TNHS history our freshman sat directly alongside Seniors from their Care & Connect classes to pass along a legacy brick and letter showing their gratitude. This important tradition reminds us all that we create nothing alone, and that we rely upon each other to build a stronger community. 

April 2017 - Preparing For Lift-Off

CARETAKING FOR OUR CLASS OF 2017

At Thomas Nelson we continuously work to support our Generals taking CARE of each other while pursuing their future story goals. Our Senior Lift-Off Week symbolically represents our mission and vision within the ideal of CAREtaking that allows our Generals to leave our school better than they found it. Check out the overview of events for our class of 2017. 

MONDAY, MAY 22nd

LAYING THE FOUNDATION CEREMONY

Seniors will begin the week by symbolically laying the foundation for our community. During this ceremony all anticipated graduates will be given their brick by a member of the class of 2020. Student LEADERs from the class of 2020 will share stories of gratitude and inspiration. Seniors will then be called forward in small groups to place their brick on the ground to symbolize their foundational role in our Nelson County community.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24th

SENIOR SALUTE AWARDS CEREMONY

Starting with a reception in The Commons from 8:30 to 9:00 Seniors and their selected sponsor will be seated in their reserved spot on the gym floor. All seniors will receive celebratory G pins and graduation cords while also being recognized for academic excellence and scholarship accomplishments. All TNHS students and parents are invited to this special event.

THURSDAY, MAY 25th TORCHLIGHT CEREMONY    

This special event is hosted by the Hamilton House and will bring together our Juniors and Seniors to participate in passing the CARE torch. Select Seniors will share advice, stories, and insight with underclassmen. Following the shared readings, each senior will symbolically light their candle and pass the CARE torch to a Junior class member as they process around the balcony of the gymnasium for their last time as a Thomas Nelson student.

MOOSE HUNTER BREAKFAST - FRIDAY, MAY 26th

We will have an all Senior breakfast and take attendance in the cafeteria starting at 8:50 AM. An annual TNHS tradition, students and teachers will share their favorite memories.

GRADUATION CEREMONY: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Seniors will report to assigned Hamilton House Classrooms no later than 4:30 PM  to go through final preparations with House CAREtaker and begin lining up for the procession. Graduates are expected to dress in formal attire for the occasion. Gentlemen are expected to wear a shirt and tie with dress shoes and ladies are expected to wear appropriate dress clothes and dress shoes.