Book Pick-Up (FOR FRESHMEN and TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY!)

Where: Purple Gym

Monday, August 3rd  - 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 4th -  9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Coach Bankston - Grief Support Available for Students

Dear TFN Students and Parents,

With profound sadness, I share the sudden passing of deans’ assistant and head basketball head coach, Tim Bankston. Our deepest sympathy is extended to his family, his friends, and all who are grieving this painful loss including TF North students, faculty and families. To assist with the grieving process, grief counseling support is being provided for our students on Thursday, July 30th in the TF North Guidance office from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. Coach Bankston will be missed by the entire Thornton Fractional High School District 215 family, and his positive impact will be eternal. Coach Bankston became a TF North Meteor in 1997 as a special education teacher’s aide and assistant basketball coach. In 2002 he became the head coach of the basketball program. His life experiences growing up on the south side of Chicago, playing for legendary Simeon Coach Bob Hambric, winning a State Championship, and losing his close friend, teammate, and Chicago legend Ben Wilson to gun violence, gave him insight and credibility as he inspired hundreds of students and athletes to be the best players and people, they could be. For almost 30 years Coach Bankston was a mentor that countless TFN alumni credit for being the overriding influence that made them into the positive, productive members of communities that they are today. So many of our students have benefited from his inspiration and leadership and this loss is deeply painful. Please keep Coach Bankston, his family, and the countless number of people effected by his loss in your thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely, 

Brian Rucinski, Principal


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 Principal's Message

 Mr. Brian Rucinski

Meteor Families,

I hope you're enjoying your summer and getting ready for the start of the 2026–27 school year! We’ve been busy working to continue providing meaningful educational experiences for our students, while also encouraging participation in our outstanding athletic and extracurricular programs. Please keep in mind the following dates as the start of the school year will be here before we know it: 

Key Dates:

  • Freshman/Transfer Student Book/Technology Pickup: August 3rd and 4th 
  • Freshman Orientation: August 13th 
  • First Day of School for All Students: August 14th 

Online Registration is ongoing through PowerSchool for returning students and will open in mid-July for incoming freshmen and transfer students.

If you've recently moved into our community and plan to enroll your child at TF North, please use the following link to get started: New Student Enrollment Form.

Important Health Requirements:

  • Incoming freshmen must submit a current physical and immunization record.
  • Seniors must provide proof of receiving the second dose of the meningococcal (MCV-4) vaccine.

For questions about enrollment, please contact our Registrar, Ms. Rising, at BRising@tfd215.org.

For questions about medical requirements, reach out to Nurse Doody at CDoody@tfd215.org.

Thank you, and we look forward to a fantastic school year!


Upcoming Events

August 3
Red Wolves’ Freshman and Transfer Student Day
12:00 PM
Red Wolves’ Freshman and Transfer Student Day
Date: Aug 3
Time: 12 P to 5 P
Calendar: North-Main
August 4
Red Wolves’ Freshman and Transfer Student Day
9:00 AM
Red Wolves’ Freshman and Transfer Student Day
Date: Aug 4
Time: 9 to 2 P
Calendar: North-Main
August 13
Freshman Orientation
Freshman Orientation
Date: Aug 13
Calendar: North-Main
August 14
First Day of School (all students)
First Day of School (all students)
Date: Aug 14
Calendar: North-Main
September 7
No School - Labor Day Holiday
No School - Labor Day Holiday
Date: Sep 7
Calendar: North-Main
September 17
No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences
No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences
Date: Sep 17
Calendar: North-Main