May 30, 2024

*ENJOY YOUR SUMMER BREAK!

*FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (2024-2025): Our incoming 9th grade students will begin school a day earlier that the other students this year with a start date of Tuesday, September 3. The first day for 10-12 graders is Wednesday, September 4.

May 29, 2024

*SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT: For those of you taking AP or Honors English next year, please look at TVs to see how to find your summer reading. There will be information on the school website or you can ask your current teacher about who to contact.

*LOCKER CLEAN OUT: If you had a locker this year, please remember to clean it out completely before you leave school for the summer. Lockers change every year and the combinations will change over the summer. You will no longer have access to your locker once school is done, so please don’t leave anything behind.

*TODAY'S SCHEDULE: School will be dismissed at 12:15 today with an optional lunch from 12:15 - 12:40. If you ride a bus home, know that the buses will depart Jefferson at 12:45 so be sure you’re outside to load before then. Best of luck on your finals!

May 28, 2024

*SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS: For those of you taking AP or Honors English next year, please look at TVs to see how to find your summer reading. There will be information on the school website or you can ask your current teacher about who to contact.

*LOCKER CLEAN OUT: If you had a locker this year, please remember to clean it out completely before you leave school for the summer. Lockers change every year and the combinations will change over the summer. You will no longer have access to your locker once school is done, so please don’t leave anything behind.

*FINAL EXAMS: Tomorrow and Thursday are your final exam days. School will be dismissed at 12:15 both days with an optional lunch to follow. If you ride a bus home on those days, know that the buses will depart Jefferson at 12:45.

May 23, 2024

*LOST AND FOUND: Today is the last day to check for your Lost and Found items. Please stop by the tables in Flag Hall or check in the main office if you're missing jewelry or electronics. Anything unclaimed at the end of the school day today will be donated or repurposed.

May 22. 2024

*LOST AND FOUND: Be sure to check the Lost and Found tables in Flag Hall for your missing water bottles, lunch bags, and clothing items. Check in the main office for smaller valuables and electronics. All items remaining by the end of the school day this Thursday will be donated or repurposed.

May 21, 2024

*GIRLS TENNIS MEETING: There will be a short informational meeting for all returning and new girls tennis players for the upcoming fall season today at 3PM on the tennis courts. If it's raining the meeting will be in the lunchroom.

May 20, 2024

*GIRLS TENNIS MEETING: There will be a short informational meeting for all returning and new girls tennis players for the upcoming fall season tomorrow, May 21.  The meeting will be on the tennis courts at 3:00 or in the lunchroom if it is raining.

*CAP AND GOWN: Seniors, today is the day to head to the auditorium between classes to pick up your cap/gown and tickets for graduation. Remember, you must have your graduation fee paid, have taken care of any fines/fees/missing materials and have finish your PGP activities in order to pick up your materials.

May 17, 2023

*HOMEWORK HELP: Make sure to take advantage of the after-school JHS Drop-IN for your homework or study needs. Remember, Trimester 3 finals are fast approaching! See the screens for details. Hope to see you there!

*PICK UP YOUR AWARD: Any student who was invited to attend the award ceremony on Tuesday night but couldn’t attend should go to the Counseling office to pick up their award.

*YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION TODAY! If you ordered a yearbook you may pick it up in the auditorium today between 2 - 6 period. Be sure you have your ID with you.

*GRADUATION CAPS AND GOWNS: Graduation cap/gown/ticket pickup day is on Monday, May 20th. In order to get your graduation materials that day, you need to be sure that you have paid your graduation fee, you’ve taken care of fines/obligations/missing materials, and that you have completed all of your PGP activities. Make sure to take care of these things before the cap/gown pickup on Monday.

May 16, 2024

*HOMEWORK HELP: Students, keep in mind that Trimester 3 finals are approaching. Make sure to take advantage of the after-school JHS Drop-IN for your homework or study needs. See the screens for details. Hope to see you there!

*YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION is tomorrow, 2nd - 6th hour, in the auditorium. If you ordered a yearbook, be sure to bring your school ID and enter through the correct door. The auditorium doors will be labeled by grade level. Anyone who hasn’t ordered a yearbook can still buy one. Today is the last day to order online or you can bring a check tomorrow made out to ISD271 for $82. Supplies are limited.

*SUMMER JAG POWER: Don’t forget to sign up for summer Jag Power. Registration is now open. You can sign up on the school activities website or see Wyatt in the hallways for more information.

*AWARD PICK-UP: Any student who was invited to attend the award ceremony on Tuesday night but couldn’t attend should go to the Counseling office to pick up their award.

*CAP/GOWN DISTRIBUTION: Graduation cap/gown/ticket pickup day is on Monday. In order to get your graduation materials that day, you need to be sure that you have paid your graduation fee, you've taken care of fines/obligations/missing materials, and that you have completed all of your PGP activities. Make sure to take care of these things before the cap/gown pickup on Monday.

May 15, 2024

*HOMEWORK HELP: Students, keep in mind that Trimester 3 finals are approaching. Make sure to take advantage of the after-school JHS Drop-IN for your homework or study needs. See the screens for details.

*YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION is this Friday, 2nd - 6th hour, in the auditorium. If you ordered a yearbook, be sure to bring your school ID and enter through the correct door. The auditorium doors will be labeled by grade level. Anyone who hasn’t ordered a yearbook can still buy one. Just bring a check made out to ISD271 for $82.

*PICK UP YOUR ACADEMIC AWARD: Any student who was invited to attend the award ceremony last night but couldn’t attend should go to the Counseling office to pick up their award.

*CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION: Graduation cap/gown/ticket pickup day is on Monday, May 20th. In order to get your graduation materials that day, you need to be sure that you have paid your graduation fee, have taken care of fines/obligations/missing materials, and that you have completed all of your PGP activities. Make sure to take care of these things before the cap/gown pickup on Monday.

*ADVISORY SCHEDULE: Today we have a Block schedule with Advisory. All students will need to go to their assigned Advisory classroom following first period and should complete the BPS Annual Survey that Dr. Anderson emailed out to everyone this morning. Also a reminder that the bells are still turned off to accommodate AP testing.

May 14, 2024

*JHS DROP-IN: Students, keep in mind that Trimester 3 finals are approaching. Make sure to take advantage of the after-school JHS Drop-IN for your homework or study needs. See the screens for details. Hope to see you there!

*SENIOR MEETING: Seniors, there is a mandatory senior meeting tomorrow during Advisory. This meeting is about your graduation, so it is important that you attend.

*GRADUATION FEE FOR SENIORS: Your graduation fee of $60 was due last Friday. If you haven’t paid yet, please do so right away. You will not be able to pick up your cap/gown/tickets until this fee is paid.

MAY 13, 2024

*SENIOR MEETING: Seniors, there is a mandatory senior meeting this Wednesday during ASEM. This meeting is about your graduation, so it is important that you attend.

*ALL NIGHT PARTY REGISTRATION PRICE DEADLINE: Seniors, be sure to register for the Senior All-Night Party before the price goes up. Beginning Wednesday the price of registration will increase by $10. If you want the cheaper cost, you will need to turn in your registration no later than Tuesday, May 14.

*HOMEWORK HELP: Students, keep in mind that Trimester 3 finals are approaching. Make sure to take advantage of the after-school JHS Drop-IN for your homework or study needs. See the screens for details. Hope to see you there!

May 9, 2024

*PROM TICKETS: Students, please pick up your prom ticket in the main office as soon as possible. Remember, you cannot purchase tickets at the door; you have to have your ticket with you when you arrive at the Mall of America.

*STUDENT COUNCIL: For anyone interested in running for Student Council next year, applications are now available in the main office. See Ms. Ahlberg with any questions.

*GRADUATION FEE: A reminder for Seniors! Your graduation fee of $60 is due by this Friday. 

*CONGRATULATIONS to the South Suburban Jets softball team for qualifying in the adapted state tournament. The Jets quarterfinal game will take place next Friday in Chanhassen. Way to go Jets!

May 8, 2024

*PROM: Attention Juniors and Seniors who are planning on bringing a guest to the dance! The guest forms need to be returned to the main office no later than 3PM today. There are NO ticket purchases at the door so be sure you have followed the directions for reserving a ticket. Reserved tickets will need to be picked up in the main office so that you have them when you go to the dance.

*STUDENT COUNCIL: Anyone interested in running for Student Council next year, applications are now available in the main office. See Ms. Ahlberg with any questions.

*GRADUATION FEE: A reminder for Seniors! Your graduation fee of $60 is due by this Friday. 

MAY 7, 2024

*BOYS BASKETBALL MEETING: There will be a brief but very important Boys Basketball meeting this Wednesday before school at 7:20 AM in the Phy Ed classroom.

*PROM GUEST FORMS ARE DUE: Attention Juniors and Seniors who are planning on bringing a guest to the dance! The guest forms need to be returned to the main office no later than 3PM this Wednesday, May 8th. If you haven’t started this process, you need to get on it right away so you don’t miss the chance to bring your guest to the dance.

*STUDENT COUNCIL: Anyone interested in running for Student Council next year, applications are now available in the main office. See Ms. Ahlberg with any questions.

*GRADUATION FEE IS DUE: A reminder for Seniors! Your graduation fee of $60 is due by this Friday. Be sure you get your payment in so that you will be able to get your cap and gown on the handout date.

May 6, 2024

*PROM GUEST FORMS: Attention Juniors and Seniors who are planning on bringing a guest to the dance! The guest forms need to be returned to the main office no later than 3PM this Wednesday, May 8th. If you haven’t started this process, you need to get on it right away so you don’t miss the chance to bring your guest to the dance.

*STUDENT COUNCIL: Anyone interested in running for Student Council next year, applications are now available in the main office. See Ms. Ahlberg with any questions.

*GRADUATION PAYMENT: A reminder for Seniors! Your graduation fee of $60 is due by this Friday. Be sure you get your payment in so that you will be able to get your cap and gown on the handout date.

May 3, 2024

*PROM GUESTS: Attention Juniors and Seniors who are planning on bringing a guest to the dance! The guest forms need to be returned to the main office no later than 3PM on Wednesday, May 8th. That is this coming Wednesday. If you haven’t started this process, you need to get on it right away so you don’t miss the chance to bring your guest to the dance. Pick up your Guest Form in the main office.

May 2, 2024

*BOYS LACROSSE: Attention Jaguar SuperFans you are needed tonight for the Boys Lacrosse game at 6pm here on Jefferson turf - It's a battle between your #1 ranked Jaguars and #5 ranked Prior Lake. Show up and support the Jaguars tonight at 6pm.

*PROM TICKETS: Students, don’t forget to reserve your prom ticket before they’re gone! They are going quickly, so don’t put this off any longer. Those who have registered for tickets can avoid long lines by picking them up soon. Just bring cash or a check to the main office.

*SPOTS SHOW: Please show SPOTS Show #6 at the beginning or end of 1st period today. The link is in your email.

May 1, 2024

*CHESS CLUB: The Jefferson Chess Club will be holding a casual Doubles Chess Tournament this Thursday after school in the red flex space. Players of all levels are welcome.

*JAG POWER: If you are interested in summer Jag Power, registration is now open. You can sign up on the school activities website or see Wyatt in the hallways for more information.

*PROM TICKETS: Students, don’t forget to reserve your prom ticket before they’re gone! They are going quickly, so don’t put this off any longer. Those who have registered can pick up their ticket in the main office. You can pay using cash or check.