January 31, 2024

*PICKLEBALL FUNDRAISER FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY: Are you looking for a fun, locally-hosted pickleball tournament for charity? On Saturday, February 10  there will be a pickleball tournament to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association! Bloomington DECA will be hosting a morning tournament for beginners and an afternoon tournament for experienced players. You can find more information and sign-up details on posters around the school, or visit the horizon hopes campaign account on Instagram.

*CLASS REGISTRATION BY FRIDAY! Attention 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students: the deadline to register for next year's classes is this Friday, February 2nd. Please make sure you have entered your desired classes into your Academic Plan on Infinite Campus. Counselors will be visiting classes this week to make sure you have completed this process. Please note that a new music course for next year called World Drumming was not included on your blue registration sheet. You can find this course in the Fine Arts section of your academic plan.

January 30, 2024

*PICKLEBALL FUNDRAISER: Are you looking for a fun, locally-hosted pickleball tournament for charity? On Saturday, February 10 there will be a pickleball tournament to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association! Bloomington DECA will be hosting a morning tournament for beginners and an afternoon tournament for experienced players. You can find more information and sign-up details on posters around the school, or visit the Horizon Hopes Campaign account on Instagram.

*CONGRATULATIONS CHEER TEAM! The Jefferson Varsity Cheer Team won 1st place in both Game Day and Traditional at the state tournament this past weekend. This was their last competition before they leave for nationals in Florida where they will compete for their 5th national title the weekend of February 9th. Best of luck, Cheer Team!

*CLASS REGISTRATION: Attention 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students: the deadline to register for next year's classes is this Friday, February 2nd. Please make sure you have entered your desired classes into your Academic Plan on Infinite Campus. Counselors will be visiting classes this week to make sure you have completed this process. Please note that a new music course for next year called World Drumming was not included on your blue registration sheet. You can find this course in the Fine Arts section of your academic plan.

January 29, 2024

*PICKLEBALL CHARITY FUNDRAISER: Are you looking for a fun, locally-hosted pickleball tournament for charity? On Saturday, February 10  there will be a pickleball tournament to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Bloomington DECA will be hosting a morning tournament for beginners and an afternoon tournament for experienced players. You can find more information and sign-up details on posters around the school, or visit the Horizon Hopes Campaign account on Instagram.

*ACCESS TESTING: Staff and Students! To accommodate ACCESS testing today, there will be no bells ringing until noon. Students, please pay attention to the countdown clocks so that you can arrive at your classes on time.

January 26, 2024

*ACCESS TESTING: Students taking the ACCESS test should check their emails and report to their assigned testing location Monday morning when they arrive at school. Please contact Ms. Stack with any questions.

*BANDCAKE BREAKFAST: The Jefferson Bands invite you to attend their annual BANDCAKE BREAKFAST & SILENT AUCTION fundraiser this coming Saturday, January 27th from 8am - noon. Pancake showman Chris Cakes from Iowa will wow you with his skills while providing you with a delicious breakfast,and Jefferson band students will entertain you with various musical selections. Tickets are $10 at the door and can be purchased using cash, checks, or Venmo. Take-out will also be available.

January 25, 2024

*CAREER SPEAKER: Are you interested in a career in 3D Printing and Engineering? You can learn more about opportunities in this field on Thursday, February 1 during ASEM. Be sure to sign up on Naviance if you’d like to attend.

*COLLEGE SPEAKER: A representative from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University will hold an information meeting in the College/Career Center on Wednesday, January 31st at 1:30 PM. Sign up on Naviance to attend.

*BANDCAKE BREAKFAST: The Jefferson Bands invite you to attend their annual BANDCAKE BREAKFAST & SILENT AUCTION fundraiser this coming Saturday, January 27th from 8am - noon. Pancake showman Chris Cakes from Iowa will wow you with his skills while providing you with a delicious breakfast, and Jefferson band students will entertain you with various musical selections. Tickets are $10 at the door and can be purchased using cash, checks, or Venmo. Take-out will also be available.

*ACCESS TESTING: Students taking the ACCESS test should check their emails and report to their assigned testing location on Monday morning when they arrive at school. Please contact Ms. Stack with any questions.

January 24, 2024

*ADVISORY TODAY: Today following 1st period, all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students should report to their Advisory classrooms. You will be working on class registration for next year. 12th grade students should report directly to the auditorium for the mandatory graduation meeting.

*CAREER SPEAKER: Are you interested in a career in 3D Printing and Engineering? You can learn more about opportunities in this field on Thursday, February 1 during ASEM. Be sure to sign up on Naviance if you’d like to attend.

*COLLEGE SPEAKER: A representative from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University will hold an informational meeting in the College/Career Center on Wednesday, January 31st at 1:30 PM. Sign up on Naviance to attend.

*BPS SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: BPS is accepting nominations for its annual Senior Achievement Awards program, which recognizes outstanding Jefferson and Kennedy high school seniors. Parents, caregivers, community members, employers, faith leaders, and school staff may nominate seniors who demonstrate excellence in or make contributions to the school and community in one of four areas: artistic excellence, curricular excellence, leadership, or volunteerism. Nomination forms are available online and must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, February 9.

January 23, 2024

*BANDCAKE FUNDRAISER: The Jefferson Bands invite you to attend their annual BANDCAKE BREAKFAST & SILENT AUCTION fundraiser this coming Saturday, January 27th from 8 am-noon. Pancake showman Chris Cakes from Iowa will wow you with his skills while providing you with a delicious breakfast, and Jefferson band students will entertain you with various musical selections. Tickets are $10 at the door and can be purchased using cash, checks, or Venmo. Take-out will also be available.

*ONE ACT PLAY: The Jefferson competitive one act play The Women of Troy won 1st place this weekend at the Metro West One Act Competition. Congratulations to all that were involved! You can see a performance of this award-winning play on February 1 at 7 pm or February 2 at 3:30pm or 7 pm.

January 22, 2024

*TJ COFFEEHOUSE: For over 20 years, TJ Coffeehouse has provided job experiences, tasty food and drinks, interconnectedness, and has created valuable memories. During these past 20 years, TJ Coffeehouse has never raised its prices. To keep this program healthy and running, we need to keep up with rising costs.  Beginning at our next coffeehouse this Friday, bottled drinks will now cost $2.00.  The rest of our menu’s prices remain unchanged for now. We appreciate your support and understanding, and look forward to seeing you at Coffeehouse!

*BANDCAKE BREAKFAST: The Jefferson Bands invite you to attend their annual BANDCAKE BREAKFAST & SILENT AUCTION fundraiser this coming Saturday, January 27th from 8am - noon. Pancake showman Chris Cakes from Iowa will wow you with his skills while providing you with a delicious breakfast, and Jefferson band students will entertain you with various musical selections. Tickets are $10 at the door and can be purchased using cash, checks, or Venmo. Take-out will also be available. Hope to see you there!

*ONE ACT PLAY: The Jefferson competitive one act play The Women of Troy won 1st place this weekend at the Metro West One Act Competition. Congratulations to all that were involved! You can see a performance of this award-winning play on February 1 at 7 pm or February 2 at 3:30pm or 7 pm.

January 19, 2024

*HENNEPIN TECH TOUR: If you’re thinking of registering for BCCA classes next year and are interested in hands-on classes in Auto Tech, Motion Control, or Powersport Engines, consider going on a tour of Hennepin Technical College. The field trip is on January 25th from 11:30 - 2PM. The deadline to register is Friday, January 19th. Use the posted QR codes to register as soon as possible. Spots are limited.

*CROOKED QUILL: If you enjoy writing, painting, drawing, or other forms of visual art, you should consider submitting your work to the Jefferson Literary Magazine, The Crooked Quill. This is your chance to show off your creative work and be published! If you are interested in submitting work to the magazine, you can find one of the many flyers around school and scan the QR code for more information, or you can submit directly to jeffersonlitmagazine.com. See Mr. Hupton in room C5 if you have any questions. The deadline for submissions is February 2.

January 17, 2024

*CAREER SPEAKER: Are you interested in being an Engineer? A career speaker will be here to tell you more about opportunities in this field on Thursday, January 25 during ASEM. Sign up on Naviance if you’d like to attend.

*HENNEPIN TECH TOUR: If you’re thinking of registering for BCCA classes next year and are interested in hands-on classes in Auto Tech, Motion Control, or Powersport Engines, consider going on a tour of Hennepin Technical College. The field trip is on January 25th from 11:30 - 2PM. The deadline to register is this Friday, January 19th. Use the posted QR codes to register as soon as possible. Spots are limited.

January 12, 2024

*DESSERT AND A SHOW: Join the Jefferson Show Choirs this weekend for their annual Dessert and a Show fundraiser and silent auction. Enjoy delicious desserts and musical performances tomorrow, here at Jefferson, beginning at 5 PM and lasting until 8:30 PM. Presale tickets can be purchased for $10 using the posted QR code, or you may purchase tickets at the door for $12. 

*CAREER SPEAKER: Are you interested in being an Engineer? A career speaker will be here to tell you more about opportunities in this field on Thursday, January 25 during ASEM. Sign up on Naviance if you’d like to attend.

*LONG WEEKEND: Students, just a reminder that there is no school on Monday or Tuesday. We will see you back in class on Wednesday, January 17th. Enjoy your long weekend!

January 11, 2024

*GIRLS GOLF TEAM: Any girls interested in golf this spring should stop by Mr. Carlson’s room, C23, to pick up captain’s practice information.

*GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: There will be a meeting for all girls interested in participating in track and field this Thursday after school in C19.  See Coach Faulk with questions.

*DESSERT AND A SHOW: Join the Jefferson Show Choirs this weekend for their annual Dessert and a Show fundraiser and silent auction. Enjoy delicious desserts and musical performances this Saturday, here at Jefferson, beginning at 5 PM and lasting until 8:30 PM. Presale tickets can be purchased for $10 using the posted QR code, or you may purchase tickets at the door for $12.

January 9, 2024

*GIRLS GOLF TEAM: Any girls interested in golf this spring should stop by Mr. Carlson’s room, C23, to pick up captain’s practice information.

*GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD: There will be a meeting for all girls interested in participating in track and field this Thursday after school in C19.  See Coach Faulk with questions.

*PSEO INFO MEETING: The counseling department is hosting a PSEO informational meeting in the front of the auditorium this Wednesday, January 10th during Advisory. The meeting is for current 10th and 11th graders who might be interested in PSEO courses for the next school year. Go to the counseling office if you’d like more information.

*BCCA CLASSES AT HENNEPIN TECH: If you’re thinking of registering for BCCA classes next year and are interested in hands-on classes in Auto Tech, Motion Control, or Powersport Engines, consider joining them on a tour of Hennepin Technical College. The field trip is on January 25th from 11:30 - 2PM. The deadline to register is Friday, January 19th. Use the posted QR codes to register as soon as possible. Spots are limited.

*THE CROOKED QUILL: If you enjoy writing, painting, drawing, or other forms of visual art, you should consider submitting your work to the Jefferson Literary Magazine, The Crooked Quill. This is your chance to show off your creative work and be published! If you are interested in submitting work to the magazine, you can find one of the many flyers around school and scan the QR code for more information, or you can submit directly to jeffersonlitmagazine.com. See Mr. Hupton in room C5 if you have any questions. The deadline for submissions is February 2.

*JHS DROP-IN: If you’re needing homework help or just a quiet place to work, remember that JHS Drop-In is open after school on Mondays - Thursdays. Check teacher availability on the TV’s throughout the school.

January 8, 2024

TEAMS/CLUBS
*SCUBA CLUB: The Jefferson SCUBA CLUB will be holding another informational meeting this Thursday, January 11th during ASEM. If you’d like to attend, sign up with Mr. Stenbeck in C126 or Mr. Fretland in the band room. 

ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES:

*TRACK AND FIELD MEETING: There will be a Boys Track and Field meeting this Wednesday, January 10 in room C127 during the 2nd half of Advisory. Please see Coach Leverenz if you have any questions or if you can’t attend the meeting.

*BASEBALL MEETING: There will be a Jefferson Baseball meeting this Thursday, January 11 in the Activity Center during the 2nd half of ASEM. Please see Coach Gess if you have any questions or if you can’t attend the meeting.

COLLEGE/CAREER:

*BCCA CLASSES AT HENNEPIN TECH: If you’re thinking of registering for BCCA classes next year and are interested in hands-on classes in Auto Tech, Motion Control, or Powersport Engines, consider joining them on a tour of Hennepin Technical College. The field trip is on January 25th from 11:30 - 2PM. The deadline to register is Friday, January 19th. Use the posted QR codes to register as soon as possible. Spots are limited.

MISC:

*PSEO MEETING FOR STUDENTS: The counseling department is hosting a PSEO informational meeting in the front of the auditorium this Wednesday, January 10th during ASEM. The meeting is for current 10th and 11th graders who might be interested in PSEO courses for the next school year. Go to the counseling office if you’d like more information.

January 5, 2024

*FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITY: If you’re thinking of registering for BCCA classes next year and are interested in hands-on classes in Auto Tech, Motion Control, or Powersport Engines, consider joining them on a tour of Hennepin Technical College. The field trip is on January 25th from 11:30 - 2PM. The deadline to register is next Friday, January 19th. Use the posted QR codes to register as soon as possible. Spots are limited.

*PSEO INFO MEETING: The counseling department is hosting a PSEO informational meeting in the front of the auditorium on Wednesday, January 10th during ASEM for current 10th and 11th graders who might be interested in PSEO courses for the 2024-2025 school year. Go to the counseling office if you’d like more information.

January 4, 2024

*SCUBA CLUB: To those students interested in SCUBA CLUB but who were unable to attend the first meeting, this announcement is for you! The Jefferson SCUBA CLUB will be holding another informational meeting on Thursday, January 11th during ASEM. Sign up with Mr. Stenbeck in C126 or Mr. Fretland in the band room if you’d like to attend.

*AUDITIONS: The Jefferson Theater Company encourages you to try out for their upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof. Register to audition at jeffersontheatrecompany.org for an acting role or to fill a tech role. Video auditions are due by January 19th. See the school monitors for more information.

*BOYS TRACK AND FIELD: There will be a Boys Track and Field meeting on Wednesday, January 10 in room C127 during the 2nd half of Advisory. Please see Coach Leverenz if you have any questions or if you can’t attend the meeting.

*BASEBALL: There will be a Jefferson Baseball meeting on Thursday, January 11 in the Activity Center during the 2nd half of ASEM. Please see Coach Gess if you have any questions or if you can’t attend the meeting.

January 3, 2024

*AUDITIONS: The Jefferson Theater Company encourages you to try out for their upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof. Register at jeffersontheatrecompany.org to audition for an acting role or to fill a tech role.  Video auditions are due by January 19th. See the school monitors for more information.

*CROOKED QUILL: Do you enjoy writing poetry, short stories, memoirs, or plays? Are you an artist who loves photography, painting, drawing, or other forms of visual art? If so, then you should consider submitting work to the Jefferson Literary Magazine, The Crooked Quill. This is your chance to show off your creative work and be published! If you are interested in submitting work to the magazine, you can find one of the many flyers around school and view the QR code for more information or you can submit directly to jeffersonlitmagazine.com. See Mr. Hupton in room C5 if you have any questions. The deadline for submissions is February 2.

January 2, 2024

*Jefferson Varsity Cheer had a competition at the U of M over the break and they won 1st in both Game Day and Traditional routine. The team came home as Grand champion in both categories. Congratulations to our cheer team!