JHS Announcements

September 15, 2026

*CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY! Please remember to cast your vote for the 2026 Homecoming Court. A ballot was sent to your school email this morning and is only open through Wednesday, 9/16 at 3pm.

*HOMECOMING DANCE - HOW TO GET YOUR TICKET

Next week is Homecoming! You won't want to miss out on the dance.

1. This Week: Register online to purchase your ticket. Do this today!

Use this link or the QR code on the posters in the hallway.

2. Next Week: Purchase your ticket in person during lunches on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Bring $15 cash or check and your ID.

*HOMECOMING GUEST FORM: If you plan to bring a guest from another high school to the Homecoming dance, you (and your guest) MUST fill out a guest form. Forms can be found in the main office.

*POWDERBUFF BOYS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Sign up to play in the 8th annual Powderbuff boys volleyball tournament:

*When? Wednesday, 9/23 at 7PM

*Where? Dred Scott sand courts

*How? Sign up at lunch and pay $10 to participate

*Why? This is a team fundraiser for the Boys Volleyball team

*TJ COFFEEHOUSE IS BACK!

When: Friday, September 18 (beginning at 8:15am)

Where: In the Cafeteria

Featured Drink: Jaguar Java Latte

**Cash Only, we do not accept cards**

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

University of Iowa (Thursday, September 17)

MN State University, Mankato (Thursday, September 17)

University of Chicago (Thursday, September 17)

University of Puget Sound (Thursday, September 17)

September 14, 2026

*CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY! Please remember to cast your vote for the 2026 Homecoming Court. A ballot was sent to your school email this morning and is only open through Wednesday, 9/16 at 3pm.

*HOMECOMING DANCE TICKET PRE-REGISTRATION: Register now for the Homecoming dance and prepare to buy your tickets.

1. Fill out registration for you and any non-Jefferson guest (see note below regarding guest forms). Look for the posters in the hallway and use the QR code.

2. On Sept. 22, 23, and 24. Purchase your reserved ticket with cash or check during your lunch period.

*HOMECOMING GUEST FORM: If you plan to bring a guest from another high school to the Homecoming dance, you (and your guest) MUST fill out a guest form. Forms can be found in the main office.

*PICTURE MAKE UP DAY IS THIS TUESDAY: If you didn’t have a photo taken at the Jumpstart event in August, please have your photo taken on Picture Make-Up Day, Tuesday, September 15. This ensures that you will get your official student ID and be included in the yearbook.

*POWDERBUFF BOYS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Sign up to play in the 8th annual Powderbuff boys volleyball tournament:

*When? Wednesday, 9/23 at 7PM

*Where? Dred Scott sand courts

*How? Sign up at lunch and pay $10 to participate

*Why? This is a team fundraiser for the Boys Volleyball team

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

University of Iowa (Thursday, September 17)

MN State University, Mankato (Thursday, September 17)

University of Chicago (Thursday, September 17)

University of Puget Sound (Thursday, September 17)

September 11, 2026

*PICTURE MAKE UP DAY: If you didn’t have a photo taken at the Jumpstart event in August, please have your photo taken on Picture Make-Up Day, Tuesday, September 15. This ensures that you will get your official student ID and be included in the yearbook.

*LAST DAY FOR HOMECOMING NOMINATIONS! Use this LINK to nominate your peers for the 2026 Homecoming Court! Help recognize students who lead by example and show incredible school spirit. Nominations are open until noon on Friday (9/11/26).

September 10, 2026

*HOMECOMING NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Use this LINK to nominate your peers for the 2026 Homecoming Court! Help recognize students who lead by example and show incredible school spirit. Nominations are open until noon on Friday (9/11/26).

*FRIENDLY WARNING - DON’T PARK IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS! Parking on the neighborhood streets is restricted during school hours. We would hate to see you get ticketed by the city!

September 9, 2026

*DECA MEETING TODAY: Interested in joining DECA? Come to the information meeting today after school in the Media Center. There will be cookies!

*PARKING PERMITS: Parking permits are mandatory for all three student parking areas: the Main Lot, Activity Center Lot, and Olson Lot. Please note that there are NO FREE LOTS! To park on campus, sign up online and collect your permit from the main office. Single-day parking passes are also sold in the main office for $2.00 in advance or $3.00 on the day of use.

FRIENDLY WARNING - DON’T PARK IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS! Parking on the neighborhood streets is restricted during school hours. We would hate to see you get ticketed by the city!

September 8, 2026

*DECA: Interested in joining DECA? Come to the information meeting tomorrow after school in B110.

FRIENDLY WARNING - DON’T PARK IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS! Parking on the neighborhood streets is restricted during school hours. We would hate to see you get ticketed by the city!

September 4, 2026

*CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FRESHMAN FOOTBALL SQUAD who beat Washburn’s JV 30-8. Great job, guys!

*PARKING PERMITS: Parking permits are required if you plan to park in any of our 3 student lots (Main Lot, Activity Center Lot, Olson Lot). Reminder - there are NO FREE LOTS! Permits are required for all 3 lots. Register online and then pick up your reserved permit in the main office. Single Day permits are available in the main office: $3.00 for day-of use, $2.00 if purchased in advance.

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

*University of Northwestern, St. Paul - Sept. 9

*University of Missouri - Sept 9