February 3, 2026

*STATE CHAMPIONS! Our CHEER TEAM  took home the state title this past weekend and is officially bound for Nationals on Tuesday. Congratulations to the team! We know you’ll keep the momentum going.

*CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SPEECH TEAM FINALISTS  from the Wayzata tournament over the weekend!

Results:

  • Sunny Baldwin: 2nd in International Extemporaneous Speaking & Drama

  • Charles Lindstrom: 4th in International Extemporaneous Speaking  - qualified for the national Individual Events Tournament of Champions taking place in May.

  • Clementine Haney: 5th in Discussion

  • Evelyn Martinez: 5th in Prose


*BOYS TRACK and FIELD will be having a pre-season Parent/Athlete/Coach meeting on Tuesday, February 10th at 6:00 PM in the JHS Media Center. Lots of topics will be covered at this meeting so please make attendance a priority. 


*BOYS PRE-SEASON GOLF MEETING TODAY:

Tuesday, February 3rd

After School in C23

Can’t attend? See Coach Schram


*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 this Thursday, February 5. For questions, email Mr. Hupton at nhupton@isd271.org. Don’t delay in submitting your work!

February 2, 2026

*GIRLS TRACK PARENT/ATHLETE MEETING TONIGHT:
Monday, February 2nd
JHS Media Center - 6:30 PM
If you can't make it - See Coach Faulk


*BOYS PRE-SEASON GOLF MEETING:

Tuesday, February 3rd

After School in C23

Can’t attend? See Coach Schram


*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 Thursday, February 5. For questions, email Mr. Hupton at nhupton@isd271.org. Don’t delay in submitting your work!


*PROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: We are looking for 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in serving on the Prom Committee this year. The Prom Committee meets 4 times over the next couple of months to come up with a theme, create posters/tickets, and provide additional input. Students who participate fully are eligible for a free ticket to Prom (see details). Our first meeting is at 2:20pm on Thursday, February 5. Please consider joining us - let Mr. Johnson know if you are interested!


*NOMINATE A STAFF MEMBER:  Want to recognize a JHS staff member for being caring, contributing and committed? Use this link to nominate a weekly Staff Jag-of-the-Week: bit.ly/StaffJag

January 30, 2026

*GIRLS TRACK PARENT/ATHLETE MEETING:

Monday, February 2nd

JHS Media Center - 6:30 PM

If you can't make it - See Coach Faulk


*BOYS PRE-SEASON GOLF MEETING:

Tuesday, February 3rd

After School in C23

Can’t attend? See Coach Schram


*PROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: We are looking for 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in serving on the Prom Committee this year. The Prom Committee meets 4 times over the next couple of months to come up with a theme, create posters/tickets, and provide additional input. Students who participate fully are eligible for a free ticket to Prom (see details). Our first meeting is at 2:20pm on Thursday, February 5. Please consider joining us - let Mr. Johnson know if you are interested!


*SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:

  • Nominate an outstanding senior in one of 4 categories: Artistic Excellence, Curricular Excellence, Leadership, or Volunteerism. (Deadline February 13 by 4PM)

  • Parents, caregivers, community members, employers, faith leaders, and school staff are encouraged to nominate.

  • Nomination form at bit.ly/bps-saa26

January 29. 2026

*TJ COFFEEHOUSE IS BACK!
When: Friday, January 30 from 8:15-10:00
Where: In the Cafeteria
Featured Drinks: Peppermint Latte/Peppermint Mocha/Iced Peppermint Latte
**Cash Only, we do not accept cards**
PRICE LIST

*GIRLS TRACK PARENT/ATHLETE MEETING:

Monday, February 2nd

JHS Media Center - 6:30 PM

If you can't make it - See Coach Faulk


*BOYS PRE-SEASON GOLF MEETING:

Tuesday, February 3rd

After School in C23

Can’t attend? See Coach Schram


*PROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: We are looking for 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in serving on the Prom Committee this year. The Prom Committee meets 4 times over the next couple of months to come up with a theme, create posters/tickets, and provide additional input. Students who participate fully are eligible for a free ticket to Prom (see details). Our first meeting is at 2:20pm on Thursday, February 5. Please consider joining us - let Mr. Johnson know if you are interested!


*SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:

  • Nominate an outstanding senior in one of 4 categories: Artistic Excellence, Curricular Excellence, Leadership, or Volunteerism. (Deadline February 13 by 4PM)

  • Parents, caregivers, community members, employers, faith leaders, and school staff are encouraged to nominate.

  • Nomination form at bit.ly/bps-saa26

January 28, 2026

*CONOR SWEENEY HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED AS THE REGION 3AA TRIPLE A WINNER for his outstanding performances in Arts, Athletics and Academics. He will now move on to the state competition. Congratulations to Conor!

*CLUB LOCATION CHANGE FOR TODAY!  Earth Corps will be meeting in the Auditorium today during ASEM.


*GIRLS TRACK PARENT/ATHLETE MEETING:

Monday, February 2nd

JHS Media Center - 6:30 PM

If you can't make it - See Coach Faulk


*BOYS PRE-SEASON GOLF MEETING:

Tuesday, February 3rd

After School in C23

Can’t attend? See Coach Schram


*BOYS TRACK MEETING: An informational meeting for Boys Track and Field will be held in Coach Leverenz's room (C127) on Thursday, January 29th, during the last half of ASEM (starting at 10:00 AM). If you cannot attend and have questions, please stop by C127.


*PROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: We are looking for 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in serving on the Prom Committee this year. The Prom Committee meets 4 times over the next couple of months to come up with a theme, create posters/tickets, and provide additional input. Students who participate fully are eligible for a free ticket to Prom (see details). Our first meeting is at 2:20pm on Thursday, February 5. Please consider joining us - let Mr. Johnson know if you are interested!


*SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:

  • Nominate an outstanding senior in one of 4 categories: Artistic Excellence, Curricular Excellence, Leadership, or Volunteerism. (Deadline February 13 by 4PM)

  • Parents, caregivers, community members, employers, faith leaders, and school staff are encouraged to nominate.

  • Nomination form at bit.ly/bps-saa26

January 27, 2026

*CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR JHS SHOW CHOIRS AND SHOW BAND for sweeping the Altoona LOCOPALOOZA competition over the weekend! Thank you for making us Jaguar Proud!

CONNECTION CHOIR

  • Grand Champion (1st place overall)

  • Caption Awards: Best Vocals & Choreography

  • Aedan Bala: Show Stopper Award

  • Jonas Dammen: Best Soloist Award


JIVE:

  • 1st Place in JV Division & 4th Runner Up overall

  • Finalist in the Varsity finals

  • Alana Lemon and Mem Beassani: Show Stopper Award Winners


*BOYS TRACK MEETING: An informational meeting for Boys Track and Field will be held in Coach Leverenz's room (C127) on Thursday, January 29th, during the last half of ASEM (starting at 10:00 AM). If you cannot attend and have questions, please stop by C127.


*PROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: We are looking for 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in serving on the Prom Committee this year. The Prom Committee meets 4 times over the next couple of months to come up with a theme, create posters/tickets, and provide additional input. Students who participate fully are eligible for a free ticket to Prom (see details). Our first meeting is at 2:20pm on Thursday, February 5. Please consider joining us - let Mr. Johnson know if you are interested!


*YEARBOOK ORDERS: The deadline for ordering a yearbook is March 4th. Don’t miss out on your chance!


*SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:

  • Nominate an outstanding senior in one of 4 categories: Artistic Excellence, Curricular Excellence, Leadership, or Volunteerism. (Deadline February 13 by 4PM)

  • Parents, caregivers, community members, employers, faith leaders, and school staff are encouraged to nominate.

  • Nomination form at bit.ly/bps-saa26

January 26, 2026

*BOYS TRACK MEETING: An informational meeting for Boys Track and Field will be held in Coach Leverenz's room (C127) on Thursday, January 29th, during the last half of ASEM (starting at 10:00 AM). If you cannot attend and have questions, please stop by C127.

*PROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: We are looking for 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in serving on the Prom Committee this year. The Prom Committee meets 4 times over the next couple of months to come up with a theme, create posters/tickets, and provide additional input. Students who participate fully are eligible for a free ticket to Prom (see details). Our first meeting is at 2:20pm on Thursday, February 5. Please consider joining us - let Mr. Johnson know if you are interested!


*YEARBOOK ORDERS: The deadline for ordering a yearbook is March 4th. Don’t miss out on your chance!


*SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:

  • Nominate an outstanding senior in one of 4 categories: Artistic Excellence, Curricular Excellence, Leadership, or Volunteerism. (Deadline February 13 by 4PM)

  • Parents, caregivers, community members, employers, faith leaders, and school staff are encouraged to nominate.

  • Nomination form at bit.ly/bps-saa26
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