September 30, 2024

*SENIOR PHOTOS: The deadline for senior photo submissions is Tuesday, December 3, 2024. See SENIOR RESOURCES on the JHS webpage for more information about how to submit your photo.

*CRAYON DRIVE: Bloomington DECA is hosting a crayon drive for our elementary student crayon art events and for donations to various children’s hospitals. Crayons of all kinds are accepted until October 21 and can be placed in the designated box in the main office. See the posters around school for more information.

COLLEGE MEETINGS: Sign up of Naviance if you’d like to attend a meeting this week with a college representative from one of the following institutions:
   Macalester College (Monday 12:00 PM)
   Bentley University  (Monday 12:30 PM)
   Bethany Lutheran College (Tuesday 9 AM)
   Grand Canyon University (Tuesday 1:30 PM)
   University of Arizona (Tuesday 2 PM)
   Iowa State University (Wednesday 11 AM)
   DePaul University (Friday 12:30 PM)

September 27, 2024

*HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME ON FRIDAY! Come and cheer our Jaguar football team to victory at their Homecoming game against St. Louis Park tomorrow night at the Bloomington Stadium. Game time is 7 PM. Go Jags!

*SENIOR PHOTOS: The deadline for senior photo submissions is Tuesday, December 3, 2024. See SENIOR RESOURCES on the JHS webpage for more information about how to submit your photo.

*CRAYON DRIVE: Bloomington DECA is hosting a crayon drive for our elementary student crayon art events and for donations to various children’s hospitals. Crayons of all kinds are accepted until October 21 and can be placed in the designated box in the main office. See the posters around school for more information.

September 26. 2024

*HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME ON FRIDAY! Come and cheer our Jaguar football team to victory at their Homecoming game against St. Louis Park tomorrow night at the Bloomington Stadium. Game time is 7 PM. Go Jags!

*CRAYON DRIVE: Bloomington DECA is hosting a crayon drive for our elementary student crayon art events and for donations to various children’s hospitals. Crayons of all kinds are accepted until October 21 and can be placed in the designated box in the main office. See the posters around school for more information.

*HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK

    Monday: Jersey Day

    Tuesday: Adam Sandler Day

    Wednesday: Anything But a Backpack Day

    Thursday: Student/Staff Swap Day

    Friday: Blue and White Day

September 25, 2024

*TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO RESERVE YOUR HOCO TICKET! Register now to reserve your Homecoming dance ticket! Use the QR code posted around the building.

*CRAYON DRIVE: Bloomington DECA is hosting a crayon drive for our elementary student crayon art events and for donations to various children’s hospitals. Crayons of all kinds are accepted until October 21 and can be placed in the designated box in the main office. See the posters around school for more information.

*HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK

    Monday: Jersey Day

    Tuesday: Adam Sandler Day

    Wednesday: Anything But a Backpack Day

    Thursday: Student/Staff Swap Day

    Friday: Blue and White Day

September 24, 2024

*TODAY IS PICTURE MAKEUP DAY: This is for any students who didn’t have a picture taken on Jumpstart Day. Please note: THIS IS NOT FOR PICTURE RETAKES! Retake day will be announced for a later date in October.

*THIS WEDNESDAY (9/25) IS THE LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER HOMECOMING TICKETS!
Pre-register now to reserve your Homecoming dance ticket! The last day to register is Wednesday, September 25 by 3PM. Use the QR code posted around the building to reserve your ticket.

*OUTSIDE GUEST FORMS DUE BY 3PM TODAY (9/24): : If you plan to bring a guest to Homecoming you will need your guest form turned in no later than Tuesday, September 24.

*CRAYON DRIVE: Bloomington DECA is hosting a crayon drive for our elementary student crayon art events and for donations to various children’s hospitals. Crayons of all kinds are accepted until October 21 and can be placed in the designated box in the main office. See the posters around school for more information.

*POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL: It's time for Powder Puff! Join the fun on Wednesday, September 25 at 5PM on the JHS turf field. Wear your class colors!

*BOYS POWDERBUFF VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Boys, sign up during lunch for our 6th Annual Powderbuff Boys Volleyball Tournament. The cost is $10 to play or $20 to play and receive a t-shirt.  The Powderbuff Tournament will be on Wednesday, September 27 in the main gym.  See Mr. Sieling at lunch for more information.

*HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK

    Monday: Jersey Day

    Tuesday: Adam Sandler Day

    Wednesday: Anything But a Backpack Day

    Thursday: Student/Staff Swap Day

    Friday: Blue and White Day

September 23, 2024

*PICTURE MAKEUP DAY: This is for any students who didn’t have a picture taken on Jumpstart Day. Please note: THIS IS NOT FOR PICTURE RETAKES! Retake day will be announced for a later date in October.

*THIS WEDNESDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER HOMECOMING TICKETS!

Pre-register now to reserve your Homecoming dance ticket! The last day to register is Wednesday, September 25 by 3PM. Use the QR code posted around the building to reserve your ticket.

*OUTSIDE GUEST FORMS DUE BY 3PM TUESDAY (9/24): : If you plan to bring a guest to Homecoming you will need your guest form turned in no later than Tuesday, September 24.

*CRAYON DRIVE: Bloomington DECA is hosting a crayon drive for our elementary student crayon art events and for donations to various children’s hospitals. Crayons of all kinds are accepted until October 21 and can be placed in the designated box in the main office. See the posters around school for more information.

*POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL: It's time for Powder Puff! Join the fun on Wednesday, September 25 at 5PM on the JHS turf field. Wear your class colors!

*BOYS POWDERBUFF VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Boys, sign up during lunch for our 6th Annual Powderbuff Boys Volleyball Tournament. The cost is $10 to play or $20 to play and receive a t-shirt.  The Powderbuff Tournament will be on Wednesday, September 27 in the main gym.  See Mr. Sieling at lunch for more information.

*HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK IS NEXT WEEK

    Monday: Jersey Day

    Tuesday: Adam Sandler Day

    Wednesday: Anything But a Backpack Day

    Thursday: Student/Staff Swap Day

    Friday: Blue and White Day

September 20, 2024

 *HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK IS NEXT WEEK
    Monday: Jersey Day
    Tuesday: Adam Sandler Day
    Wednesday: Anything But a Backpack Day
    Thursday: Student/Staff Swap Day
    Friday: Blue and White Day

*HOMECOMING TICKETS - IMPORTANT! Pre-register now to reserve your Homecoming dance ticket! The last day to register is September 25 by 3PM. Use the QR code posted around the building to reserve your ticket.

*HOMECOMING GUEST FORMS: If you would like to bring a guest to the Homecoming dance from a different high school you will need to get a Dance Guest Form from the main office. Forms will need to be returned (by your guest’s school ) no later than 3PM on Tuesday, September 24th.

*POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL: It's time for Powder Puff! Join the fun on Wednesday, September 25 at 5PM on the JHS turf field. Wear your class colors!

*BOYS POWDERBUFF VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Boys, sign up during lunch for our 6th Annual Powderbuff Boys Volleyball Tournament. The cost is $10 to play or $20 to play and receive a t-shirt.  The Powderbuff Tournament will be on Wednesday, September 27 in the main gym.  See Mr. Sieling at lunch for more information.

*PICTURE MAKEUP DAY: This is for any students who didn’t have a picture taken on Jumpstart Day. Please note: THIS IS NOT FOR PICTURE RETAKES! Retake day will be announced for a later date in October.

September 19, 2024

*HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK IS NEXT WEEK
    Monday: Jersey Day
    Tuesday: Adam Sandler Day
    Wednesday: Anything But a Backpack Day
    Thursday: Student/Staff Swap Day
    Friday: Blue and White Day

*HOMECOMING TICKETS - IMPORTANT! Pre-register now to reserve your Homecoming dance ticket! The last day to register is September 25 by 3PM. Use the QR code posted around the building to reserve your ticket.

*HOMECOMING GUEST FORMS: If you would like to bring a guest to the Homecoming dance from a different high school you will need to get a Dance Guest Form from the main office. Forms will need to be returned (by your guest’s school ) no later than 3PM on Tuesday, September 24th.

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL: It's time for Powder Puff! Join the fun on Wednesday, September 25 at 5PM on the JHS turf field. Wear your class colors!

*BOYS POWDERBUFF VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Boys, sign up during lunch for our 6th Annual Powderbuff Boys Volleyball Tournament. The cost is $10 to play or $20 to play and receive a t-shirt.  The Powderbuff Tournament will be on Wednesday, September 27 in the main gym.  See Mr. Sieling at lunch for more information.

September 18, 2024

*HOMECOMING TICKETS - IMPORTANT! Pre-register now to reserve your Homecoming dance ticket! The last day to register is September 25 by 3PM. Use the QR code posted around the building to reserve your ticket.

*HOMECOMING GUEST FORMS: If you would like to bring a guest to the Homecoming dance from a different high school you will need to get a Dance Guest Form from the main office. Forms will need to be returned (by your guest’s school ) no later than 3PM on Tuesday, September 24th.

TEAMS/CLUBS:

BOYS POWDERBUFF VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Boys, sign up during lunch for our 6th Annual Powderbuff Boys Volleyball Tournament. The cost is $10 to play or $20 to play and receive a t-shirt.  The Powderbuff Tournament will be on Wednesday, September 27 in the main gym.  See Mr. Sieling at lunch for more information.

September 17, 2024

*HOMECOMING TICKETS - IMPORTANT! Pre-register now (using the posted QR codes) to reserve your Homecoming dance ticket! The last day to register is September 25 by 3PM. Use the QR code posted around the building to reserve your ticket.

*HOMECOMING GUEST FORMS: If you would like to bring a guest to the Homecoming dance from a different high school you will need to get a Dance Guest Form from the main office. Forms will need to be returned (by your guest’s school ) no later than 3PM on Tuesday, September 24th.

TEAMS/CLUBS:

BOYS POWDERBUFF VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Boys, sign up during lunch for our 6th Annual Powderbuff Boys Volleyball Tournament. The cost is $10 to play or $20 to play and receive a t-shirt.  The Powderbuff Tournament will be on Wednesday, September 27 in the main gym.  See Mr. Sieling at lunch for more information.

September 16, 2024

*HOMECOMING TICKETS - IMPORTANT! Pre-register now (using the posted QR codes) to reserve your Homecoming dance ticket! The last day to register is September 25 by 3PM. Use the QR code posted around the building to reserve your ticket.

*HOMECOMING GUEST FORMS: If you would like to bring a guest to the Homecoming dance from a different high school you will need to get a Dance Guest Form from the main office. Forms will need to be returned (by your guest’s school ) no later than 3PM on Tuesday, September 24th.

September 13, 2024

*HOMECOMING COURT NOMINATION DEADLINE IS TODAY BY 3PM.

*HOMECOMING DANCE GUEST FORMS: If you would like to bring a guest to the Homecoming dance from a different high school you will need to get a Dance Guest Form from the main office. Forms will need to be returned (by your guest’s school ) no later than 3PM on Tuesday, September 24th.

*PARKING PERMITS: If you have ordered a Trimester 1 parking permit, please pick it up in the main office as soon as possible. To avoid being ticketed your permit must be displayed in your car.

COLLEGE/CAREER:

*COLLEGE POSSIBLE: Junior and Seniors, apply for COLLEGE POSSIBLE to get free college-coaching assistance with your college applications. Just go to CollegePossible.org/Apply.

*COLLEGE MEETINGS: Sign up on Naviance to attend a college information meeting next week with a representative from one of the following colleges/universities:

   Willamette University

   University of Puget Sound

   Lawrence University

September 12, 2024

*HOMECOMING COURT NOMINATION DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY, 9/13!

*A-SEM REMINDER: Students, please check your schedule on Infinite Campus for your Academic Seminar room assignment for today.

*HOMECOMING GUEST FORMS: If you would like to bring a guest to the Homecoming Dance from a different high school you will need to get a Dance Guest Form from the main office. Forms will need to be returned (by your guest’s school ) no later than 3PM on September 24th.

*PARKING PERMITS: If you have ordered a Trimester 1 parking permit, please pick it up in the main office as soon as possible. To avoid being ticketed, you will need a permit displayed in your car.

 COLLEGE/CAREER:

*COLLEGE POSSIBLE: Junior and Seniors, apply for COLLEGE POSSIBLE to get free college coaching assistance with college applications. Go to CollegePossible.org/Apply.

*COLLEGE MEETINGS: Sign up on Naviance to attend a college information meeting next week with a representative from one of the following colleges/universities:

   Willamette University

   University of Puget Sound

   Lawrence University

September 11, 2024

*HOMECOMING GUEST FORMS: If you would like to bring a guest to the Homecoming dance from a different high school you will need to get a Dance Guest Form from the main office. Forms will need to be returned (by your guest’s school ) no later than 3PM on September 24th.

*PARKING PERMITS: If you have ordered a Trimester 1 parking permit, please pick it up in the main office as soon as possible. To avoid being ticketed, you will need one displayed in your car if you intend to drive to school.

September 10, 2024

COLLEGE/CAREER:

*COLLEGE SPEAKERS: Representatives from the following colleges/universities will be holding information sessions in the Career/College Center this week. Use Naviance or the posted QR codes and register to attend.
Carroll University - Sept. 10
  Luther College - Sept. 11
  University of Northwestern - Sept. 12
  Boston University - Sept. 13
  University of Chicago - Sept 13

*CAREER SPEAKER: Are you interested in a career in Fire Safety? Learn more about opportunities in this field on Thursday, September 26 during ASEM. Use Naviance or the posted QR code and register to attend.

MISC:
*HOMECOMING GUEST FORMS: If you would like to bring a guest to the Homecoming dance from a different high school you will need to get a Dance Guest Form from the main office. Forms will need to be returned (by your guest’s school ) no later than 3PM on September 24th.

*PARKING PERMITS: If you have ordered a Trimester 1 parking permit, please pick it up in the main office as soon as possible. To avoid being ticketed, you will need one displayed in your car.

September 9, 2024

MISC:
*PARKING PERMITS: If you have ordered a Trimester 1 parking permit, please pick it up in the main office as soon as possible. To avoid being ticketed, you will need one displayed in your car if you intend to drive to school.

COLLEGE/CAREER:

*COLLEGE SPEAKERS: Representatives from the following colleges/universities will be holding information sessions in the Career/College Center this week. Use Naviance or the posted QR code and register to attend.

Carroll University - Sept. 10

Luther College - Sept. 11

University of Northwestern - Sept. 12

Boston University - Sept. 13

University of Chicago - Sept 13

*CAREER SPEAKER: Are you interested in a career in Fire Safety? Learn more about opportunities in this field on Thursday, September 26 during ASEM. Use Naviance or the posted QR code and register to attend.