October 27, 2025

*THINK PINK! This week is your chance to make a difference. The Student Council is sponsoring a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness and research and we need your help to reach our goal of $5000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Here’s how you can get involved:
  • This week, Oct. 27-31, they will be selling pink ribbons, wristbands, and bracelets during all three lunch periods.
  • PINK OUT on Wednesday, Oct 29. Show your support by wearing pink.
Your cash donation or digital payment through THIS LINK helps fund critical research and saves lives. Let’s show our JHS spirit and make a real difference!

*TAKING THE PSAT EXAM ON OCTOBER 28? Please remember to pick up your Blue Book Ticket from the main office. We want to make sure you have everything you need for a smooth test day!

*CALLING ALL WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, AND ARTISTS! Submit your stories, poetry, plays, photos or artwork for consideration in this year's The Crooked Quill, the Jefferson Literary Arts magazine. Send submissions to jeffersonlitmagazine@gmail.com by February 26. For questions, email Mr. Hupton at nhupton@isd271.org. Don’t delay in submitting your work!

*UPCOMING CAREER SPEAKER SESSIONS: Thinking about your future? Our Career Speakers are here to help! Hear from professionals, explore different careers, and get the insights you need to plan your path. Sign up on Naviance to attend one of the following sessions:

*UPCOMING COLLEGE REP VISITS: Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and learn more about majors, campus life, and admission at these schools.
   UNIVERSITY OF IOWA - Tuesday, Oct 28
   CARLETON COLLEGE - Thursday, Oct. 30
   UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN - Friday, Oct. 31



October 24, 2025

*THINK PINK!  Next week is your chance to make a difference. The Student Council is sponsoring a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness and research and we need your help to reach our goal of $5000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Here’s how you can get involved:

  • Next week, Oct. 27-31, we will be selling pink ribbons, wristbands, and bracelets during all three lunch periods.

  • PINK OUT on Wednesday, Oct 29. Show your support by wearing pink.


Your cash donation or digital payment through THIS LINK helps fund critical research and saves lives. Let’s show our JHS spirit and make a real difference!


*TAKING THE PSAT EXAM ON OCTOBER 28? Please remember to pick up your Blue Book Ticket from the main office. We want to make sure you have everything you need for a smooth test day!


*CALLING ALL WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, AND ARTISTS! Submit your stories, poetry, plays, photos or artwork for consideration in this year's The Crooked Quill, the Jefferson Literary Arts magazine. Send submissions to jeffersonlitmagazine@gmail.com by February 26. For questions, email Mr. Hupton at nhupton@isd271.org. Don’t delay in submitting your work!


*UPCOMING CAREER SPEAKER SESSIONS: Thinking about your future? Our Career Speakers are here to help! Hear from professionals, explore different careers, and get the insights you need to plan your path. Sign up on Naviance to attend one of the following sessions:

   CAREERS IN FINANCE - Thursday, Oct. 30 during ASEM


*UPCOMING COLLEGE REP VISITS:  Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and learn more about majors, campus life, and admission at these schools.

   UNIVERSITY OF IOWA - Tuesday, Oct 28

   CARLETON COLLEGE - Thursday, Oct. 30

   UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN - Friday, Oct. 31

October 23, 2025

*TAKING THE PSAT EXAM ON OCTOBER 28? Please remember to pick up your Blue Book Ticket from the main office. We want to make sure you have everything you need for a smooth test day!

*CALLING ALL WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, AND ARTISTS! Submit your stories, poetry, plays, photos or artwork for consideration in this year's The Crooked Quill, the Jefferson Literary Arts magazine. Send submissions to jeffersonlitmagazine@gmail.com by February 26. For questions, email Mr. Hupton at nhupton@isd271.org. Don’t delay in submitting your work!


*UPCOMING CAREER SPEAKER SESSIONS: Thinking about your future? Our Career Speakers are here to help! Hear from professionals, explore different careers, and get the insights you need to plan your path. Sign up on Naviance to attend one of the following sessions:

   RADIOGRAPHY/X-RAY TECHNICIAN - Thursday, Oct. 23 during ASEM

   CAREERS IN FINANCE - Thursday, Oct. 30 during ASEM

October 22,2025

*TAKING THE PSAT EXAM ON OCTOBER 28? Please remember to pick up your Blue Book Ticket from the main office. We want to make sure you have everything you need for a smooth test day!

*CALLING ALL WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, AND ARTISTS! Submit your stories, poetry, plays, photos or artwork for consideration in this year's The Crooked Quill, the Jefferson Literary Arts magazine. Send submissions to jeffersonlitmagazine@gmail.com by February 26. For questions, email Mr. Hupton at nhupton@isd271.org. Don’t delay in submitting your work!


*ATTENTION AP STUDENTS! On Thursday, October 23rd, we will have an AP EXAM REGISTRATION MEETING in the front of the auditorium during Academic Seminar. You have already been selected for this meeting; it will show up on your schedule next Thursday. If you haven’t been selected, but need to attend, just talk to your Academic Seminar teacher. At this meeting we will discuss the registration process, and how to pay for your exam(s). If you have any questions, please see Mr. Lang in C104.


*UPCOMING CAREER SPEAKER SESSIONS: Thinking about your future? Our Career Speakers are here to help! Hear from professionals, explore different careers, and get the insights you need to plan your path. Sign up on Naviance to attend one of the following sessions:

   RADIOGRAPHY/X-RAY TECHNICIAN - Thursday, Oct. 23 during ASEM

   CAREERS IN FINANCE - Thursday, Oct. 30 during ASEM

October 21, 2025

*WEAR ORANGE ON WEDNESDAY:  Unity Day is this Wednesday, October 22. Wear orange to show you are committed to standing up against bullying.

*BOYS SWIM & DIVE KICK-OFF MEETING TONIGHT:  Interested in joining the Boys Swim & Dive team? No experience is necessary! Come and learn what the team is all about at our kick-off meeting. 

When: Tuesday, 10/21 at 7:00pm

Where: Olson Middle School Auditorium


*CALLING ALL WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, AND ARTISTS! Submit your stories, poetry, plays, photos or artwork for consideration in this year's The Crooked Quill, the Jefferson Literary Arts magazine. Send submissions to jeffersonlitmagazine@gmail.com by February 26. For questions, email Mr. Hupton at nhupton@isd271.org. Don’t delay in submitting your work!


*ATTENTION AP STUDENTS! On Thursday, October 23rd, we will have an AP EXAM REGISTRATION MEETING in the front of the auditorium during Academic Seminar. You have already been selected for this meeting; it will show up on your schedule next Thursday. If you haven’t been selected, but need to attend, just talk to your Academic Seminar teacher. At this meeting we will discuss the registration process, and how to pay for your exam(s). If you have any questions, please see Mr. Lang in C104.


*UPCOMING CAREER SPEAKER SESSIONS: Thinking about your future? Our Career Speakers are here to help! Hear from professionals, explore different careers, and get the insights you need to plan your path. Sign up on Naviance to attend one of the following sessions:

   RADIOGRAPHY/X-RAY TECHNICIAN - Thursday, Oct. 23 during ASEM

   CAREERS IN FINANCE - Thursday, Oct. 30 during ASEM

October 20, 2025

*BOYS SWIM & DIVE KICK-OFF MEETING:  Interested in joining the Boys Swim & Dive team? No experience is necessary! Come and learn what the team is all about at our kick-off meeting. 

When: Tuesday, 10/21 at 7:00pm

Where: Olson Middle School Auditorium


*ATTENTION AP STUDENTS! On Thursday, October 23rd, we will have an AP EXAM REGISTRATION MEETING in the front of the auditorium during Academic Seminar. You have already been selected for this meeting; it will show up on your schedule next Thursday. If you haven’t been selected, but need to attend, just talk to your Academic Seminar teacher. At this meeting we will discuss the registration process, and how to pay for your exam(s). If you have any questions, please see Mr. Lang in C104.


*UPCOMING CAREER SPEAKER SESSIONS: Thinking about your future? Our Career Speakers are here to help! Hear from professionals, explore different careers, and get the insights you need to plan your path. Sign up on Naviance to attend one of the following sessions:

   RADIOGRAPHY/X-RAY TECHNICIAN - Thursday, Oct. 23 during ASEM

   CAREERS IN FINANCE - Thursday, Oct. 30 during ASEM

October 14, 2025

*TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TAKE SCHOOL PHOTOS! If you haven’t had a photo taken or you want a picture retake, don’t miss this final opportunity!  Photographers are only here for the 1st half of the school day. Schedules are posted outside of the main office and at the entrance to doors 1 and 34. They have also been emailed to your teachers, so feel free to ask one of them for your assigned time. 

*PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES are scheduled for today from 3:30PM - 7PM.


*BAKING CLUB:   Interested in joining? Fill out the interest form below!

https://forms.gle/9bVAPwAE8rCYywnp6

✿ What we do: bake (and taste) sweet treats

✿ Who can join: everyone’s welcome — no experience needed

✿ When & Where: Room A100 (Culinary Arts) • once a month during ASEM

✿ Why join: good vibes, good people, good desserts


*UPCOMING COLLEGE REP VISITS:  Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and learn more about majors, campus life, and admission at these schools!

   MN State University, Mankato - Tuesday, Oct. 14

   Macalester College - Tuesday, Oct. 14

   Dartmouth - Monday, Oct. 20
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