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Dr. Sharrone Caridine

Principal's Message

 Welcome Back Team Thorp Tiger Parents!!!!
It is with great excitement that we, Dr. Caridine and Mrs. Kortz, welcome you to the 2025-2026 school year.
 
It has been 11 years since we began our journey as J.N. Thorp’s School Leaders. During the previous 10 years, we have experienced so many great successes. This school year, we have set the ‘learning bar’ high; which means we, Thorp Staff and Parents, have lots of work to do to make sure our Thorp Tiger Cubs experience academic and social-emotional success.
 
We will continue with our motto of “ROARing Our Way to Success”. In order for Thorp Tigers to ROAR, they must be Respectful, Optimistic, Achieving, and Responsible.  This school year, we added a theme to our Motto. The theme for this school year is “Commit, Connect, and Care!!”.
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Mission Statement

J. N. Thorp is an educational community of diverse learners who are developing social skills and self-directed learning. Parent partners and interested stakeholders engage in educational value to the highest degree. All the participants dedicate themselves to ensuring student success.

School News

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Welcome Back to School!

We’re excited to kick off a new school year! The first day of school is Monday, August 18 at 7:45 AM. We can’t wait to welcome back our students and families!
Pre-k students begin their school year the following day on Tuesday, August 19.
Graduation 2025

Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Congratulations to our incredible Kindergarten and 8th Grade students as they graduate in June 2025! We are so proud of your achievements and can’t wait to see the bright futures you’ll create. Keep reaching for the stars!
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Happy Principal's Day Dr. Caridine!

Today, May 1, 2025, students celebrate National School Principals' Day by thanking Principal Dr. Caridine for her dedication and leadership.