May 15, 2025

TODAY: BLOCK DAY (periods 2,4,6) with ASEM. NO BELLS this week because of AP testing. Please watch the countdown clocks so that you arrive at your classes on time.

FROM MR. PAULSEN

Hello Students!

We're now accepting applications for next year’s Student Liaison to the Bloomington School Board—a chance to represent Jefferson High School and have a voice in decisions affecting all Bloomington Public Schools.

As Liaison, you’ll:

  • Attend one school board meeting each month
  • Help write a monthly update on what’s happening at Jefferson                                                            Apply by Monday the 19th using [this linkLinks to an external site.].

Have questions for the current liaison, Jenny Wen? Email her directly or send your questions to me at mpaulsen2@isd271.org and I’ll forward them.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SENIORS:

  • STILL NEED TO FINISH YOUR GRADUATION SURVEY IN NAVIANCE? DO IT TODAY! Just head to Naviance → Click About Me → Then Graduation Survey.  Also, don’t forget to check your PGP 12 course in Canvas — Go to the Grades section to see if you're missing anything. Let’s get it done so you’re all set for graduation! 
  • CEREMONY PARTICIPATION FEE:  A big thank you to everyone who paid their graduation fee by the May 9th deadline — you're all set! You’ll be able to pick up your cap, gown, and graduation tickets on Wednesday, May 21st. Exciting times ahead!
  • SENIOR ALL-NIGHT PARTY Seniors, get ready for a night of fun with games, food, prizes, and more. Stop by the main office to grab your registration form (or print one from the website) for the senior ALL-NIGHT PARTY. If you register early, you'll even enter a drawing for a gift card!


*BOYS BASKETBALL:  A very brief Boys Basketball meeting will be held next Wednesday, May 21st, at 7:30 AM in the main gym. All boys interested in playing next year are encouraged to attend.

🚨WARNING: Extreme Deliciousness Ahead 🚨

TJ Coffeehouse returns this Friday at 8:15 AM!

Side effects may include:

☕ Sudden bursts of energy

🍪 Irresistible snack cravings

😎 Being way cooler than everyone else not at Coffeehouse. 

Hope to see you there!