Thomaston High School

Infobox HighSchool
name = Thomaston High School


motto = "Live to learn, learn to live"
established =
type = High School
head = Mr. James Wenker
Mr. John Perrucci
city = Thomaston
state = Connecticut
country = United States
campus = Thomaston, CT
students = About 600
faculty = 30
free_label =
free =
colors = Brown and Gold

Thomaston High School is a public school for grades 7 through 12 in Thomaston, Connecticut. The school has an enrollment of about 600 students.

Mission Statement

Learn to Live...Live to Learn

Thomaston High School, an inclusive community of lifelong learners, is dedicated to high academic achievement and the cultivation of social and civic responsibility in a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment.

Academically, all students graduating from Thomaston High School will demonstrate through multiple assessments the ability to:

* Communicate effectively through speaking and writing
* Use a variety of technological and informational resources to gather, synthesize, and present data
* Apply critical thinking skills to interpret and evaluate information and solve problems through rigorous, and creative intellectual activities
* Set challenging goals and perform reflective self-assessment and utilize positive, appropriate outlets for self-expression

Civically, all students graduating from Thomaston High School will demonstrate the rights and responsibilities as members of a democratic society, including making positive contributions to the local community

Socially, all students graduating from Thomaston High School will demonstrate the ability to:

* Develop qualities of good character and positive intrapersonal and interpersonal skills
* Apply knowledge of physical, cognitive, and emotional development to create a safe and healthy lifestyle
* Understand and embrace diverse cultures and individuality [ [http://www.thomastonschools.org/portal/html/index.php?module=pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=7&pid=8] THS Website]

Athletics

Accomplishments

*The Thomaston High School boys cross country team has won the Berkshire League Title 7 times (1972, 1973, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007). They have also won Connecticut Class S State Championship title 5 times (1973, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007). The team has recorded wins at the Windham, Coginchaug, and Nonnewaug invitationals while going several seasons undefeated. The team has also accomplished a new Berkshire League Record with 47 straight wins.
*The girls cross country team recorded 10-0 season and became the 2007 Berkshire League Champions, their first in history.
*The Thomaston High School Basketball Team won the Class "S" state championship in 1990 and again in 1991 in which they were undefeated for the entire season.
*On February 10, 2007, the Thomaston High School Wrestling Team placed 1st in the Berkshire League Wrestling Tournament becoming the 2007 Berkshire League Champions. Colin Platt also won the state tournament.
*On June 7th, 2008, the Thomaston High Schools Baseball team won the Class S state championship. The first time in school history.

Teams

High School

*Cross country
*Wrestling
*Basketball
*Golf
*Indoor Track
*Baseball
*Tennis
*Softball
*Field Hockey
*Track and Field
*Soccer

Middle School

*Baseball
*Basketball
*Wrestling
*Field Hockey
*Softball
*Cross Country
*Track and Field
*Soccer

Controversy

The school was in the news in 1998 when it expelled a student caught smoking marijuana off school grounds. The case raised issues concerning the extent that schools can police students' lives. The expulsion was appealed to Connecticut State Supreme Court, which ruled that students could be expelled if their off site behavior "markedly interrupts or severely impedes the day-to-day operation of the school". The student was reinstated and filed a lawsuit against Thomaston after graduation. [Richard Weizel, "At Issue: Discipline for Actions Taken Off School Grounds", New York Times, Feb 22, 1998, Sec. Connecticut, Pg. 1. ] [Rachel Gottlieb, "Court Rules Graduate May Sue School Board: Ex-Student Cleared To Seek Damages", The Hartford Courant, January 13, 2000, Sec: town News, Pg. B1.]

References

External links

* [http://www.thomastonschools.org/ths/portal/html/index.php Official site]