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One of the most important parts of building and maintaining success for any entity or organization is the ability to solicit and incorporate customer feedback. This aspect can be experienced in some form in our community in almost every business or organization’s front office that we enter. Listening to customers is the best way to learn how things are going, what expectations are being held, and how one can best build stronger relationships with the people they serve.

Howard was appointed to the board to fill a vacancy in 2013 and was then elected to two more terms, the maximum allowed by Colorado law. She was unable to run again, but Denise Chapman, who ran for Howard’s seat with Howard’s endorsement, has received high praise from the longtime school board member.

A ceremony held in the Turner gymnasium included speakers from the Thompson School District, the Colorado Department of Education, The Colorado Education Association, various sponsors and a very excited student body.

School Board members at the Thompson School District reunited for their first public meeting, and the first meeting since students returned to school, of the 2023-24 school year.

Welcome to the 2023-24 school year! I hope you have had a great summer. The first days of school are among my favorite of the entire year. It’s an exciting time for students, families and staff as they get to know each other a little better and begin a new educational journey together. There is a tremendous amount of tradition that surrounds the first days of school and it goes a long way to help create unity and partnership throughout the community. This year, we have some exciting changes th...

The Thompson School Board met for the first time in the 2023-2024 school year for a study session that largely focused on a frequent topic that faces the board—how to bring air conditioning to the schools that do not currently have it. 

The funds will be used to build and launch the overnight shelter and daytime drop-in center for people ages 15 to 20.

The threat that led to a chaotic shutdown of Loveland High School on March 29 was deemed not credible before staff heard about it in a morning meeting

Colorado found itself with a “Hugh-sized” hole in its heart after House Minority Leader Hugh McKean died on Oct. 30 of a heart attack at his Loveland home.

The sorrow transcended political lines, with Gov. Jared Polis ordering flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor House Minority Leader Hugh McKean on the day of his memorial service.