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Thompson K‑8 outlines IB programming, merger plans and student engagement goals
Summary
Thompson K‑8 principal and staff presented International Baccalaureate programming, extended‑learning offerings and plans to merge Vandenberg World Cultures into Thompson; trustees commended progress and asked for community engagement.
Thompson K‑8 Academy leaders told the Southfield Board of Education on Jan. 14, 2025 that the school is expanding International Baccalaureate programming and stakeholder engagement after combining with Vandenberg World Cultures Academy.
Why it matters: Thompson’s program and merger plans shape instructional continuity for students who will feed into Southfield’s high schools, affect staff training needs, and guide partnership and facilities priorities tied to the district bond work.
Principal Portia Eubanks and her administrative team described Thompson as an IB school offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for kindergarten–5 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades…
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