I.T.S. News Archive

I.T.S. student apprentices and interns are proving that work-based learning goes far beyond tech support. This year, they have expanded career awareness, supported district learning, and served the community, all while building real-world leadership and technical skills.

From engaging younger students and presenting at conferences to supporting educators and running repair clinics, these students are contributing meaningfully to district operations and innovation. Their work highlights the impact of empowering students with authentic responsibilities.

While many of us might think of cloud provider outages as “tech company problems,” they are reminders for our K-12 world — teachers, district leaders, and students and staff alike — that our digital ecosystem is deeply interconnected and dependent on external vendor-partners in ways that directly impact teaching, learning, and assessment.

Cyber threats are on the rise, and school districts are prime targets. By working together and practicing good habits, we can protect sensitive information, keep classrooms running smoothly and ensure a safe learning environment for all.

Thompson School District’s AI guidance helps students, educators, and families use AI responsibly and ethically. Developed collaboratively and informed by best practices, it focuses on privacy, critical thinking, and clear communication as we navigate AI in education together.

Cybersecurity is a team effort, and we’re grateful for your help in keeping our school district safe! Phishing emails and other cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, but by staying alert and reporting suspicious activity, you help protect our students, staff, and systems

At Thompson School District, we are committed to ensuring that AI enhances teaching and learning while maintaining ethical, human-centered practices.

AI Literacy Day, observed on March 28, is a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting understanding and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) among students, educators, and communities.

Check out the AI Task force - see our mission statement and collaborative work.

The district is moving to a tiered approach for email and chat for students on October 30th.

In today’s digital age, our lives are intertwined with technology, making password security more important than ever. With so many accounts to manage—social media, banking, work, and more—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But fear not! Here’s a guide to help you create strong passwords and store them safely, ensuring your digital life remains secure.

Learn about how to keep data secure when sharing Google Forms.

In today's digital age, safeguarding student PII (Personally Identifiable Information) and other sensitive district data is more crucial than ever. One of the simplest yet most effective measures you can take is to enable a screen lock on all devices that access TSD data or systems. Learn how to set up screen locks on your devices.

Have you heard of the 7 wonders of the world? Today, we present the 7 wonders of ensuring your Chromebook runs smoothly all day long.

Recently our Digital Learning Cohort (DLC) had an opportunity to spend a day exploring the use of digital tools that our students have access to. Our day was focused on the use of our Innovation iPad Carts, Student Tech4All iPads, and Student Tech4All Chromebooks.

Effectively managing sharing permissions in Google Drive is crucial for maintaining a secure and organized collaborative environment. By understanding the different levels of permissions, you can ensure that files and folders are shared appropriately, keeping our data safe and secure while also facilitating seamless collaboration among teachers, students, and staff members.

In today's digital age, cybersecurity is paramount, particularly in the education sector. With an ever-expanding online presence, the need to bolster defenses against cyber threats is more crucial than ever. This October, during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we focus on the increasing threats and attacks faced by K-12 institutions. Two new security campaigns are introduced to protect students, staff, and valuable data.

By understanding IT security incidents and knowing how to respond, we strengthen our collective ability to safeguard our district's information and assets.

Spear phishing attacks are highly targeted and personalized attempts by malicious actors to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information or performing actions.

As we gear up for the end of the school year, please see actions and steps needed wrap up your school year and tech needs! Updates & steps include Student Device Collection, Staff Laptop Clinic, Empowered Learning Institute, Google Classroom Clean Up, Google Takeout & Kami Retirement.