JHS Announcements: October 2025

October 22,2025

*TAKING THE PSAT EXAM ON OCTOBER 28? Please remember to pick up your Blue Book Ticket from the main office. We want to make sure you have everything you need for a smooth test day!

*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 February 26. For questions, email Mr. Hupton at nhupton@isd271.org. Don’t delay in submitting your work!

*ATTENTION AP STUDENTS! On Thursday, October 23rd, we will have an AP EXAM REGISTRATION MEETING in the front of the auditorium during Academic Seminar. You have already been selected for this meeting; it will show up on your schedule next Thursday. If you haven’t been selected, but need to attend, just talk to your Academic Seminar teacher. At this meeting we will discuss the registration process, and how to pay for your exam(s). If you have any questions, please see Mr. Lang in C104.

*UPCOMING CAREER SPEAKER SESSIONS: Thinking about your future? Our Career Speakers are here to help! Hear from professionals, explore different careers, and get the insights you need to plan your path. Sign up on Naviance to attend one of the following sessions:

RADIOGRAPHY/X-RAY TECHNICIAN - Thursday, Oct. 23 during ASEM

CAREERS IN FINANCE - Thursday, Oct. 30 during ASEM

October 21, 2025

*WEAR ORANGE ON WEDNESDAY: Unity Day is this Wednesday, October 22. Wear orange to show you are committed to standing up against bullying.

*BOYS SWIM & DIVE KICK-OFF MEETING TONIGHT: Interested in joining the Boys Swim & Dive team? No experience is necessary! Come and learn what the team is all about at our kick-off meeting.

When: Tuesday, 10/21 at 7:00pm

Where: Olson Middle School Auditorium

RADIOGRAPHY/X-RAY TECHNICIAN - Thursday, Oct. 23 during ASEM

CAREERS IN FINANCE - Thursday, Oct. 30 during ASEM

October 20, 2025

*BOYS SWIM & DIVE KICK-OFF MEETING: Interested in joining the Boys Swim & Dive team? No experience is necessary! Come and learn what the team is all about at our kick-off meeting.

When: Tuesday, 10/21 at 7:00pm

Where: Olson Middle School Auditorium

RADIOGRAPHY/X-RAY TECHNICIAN - Thursday, Oct. 23 during ASEM

CAREERS IN FINANCE - Thursday, Oct. 30 during ASEM

October 14, 2025

*TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TAKE SCHOOL PHOTOS! If you haven’t had a photo taken or you want a picture retake, don’t miss this final opportunity! Photographers are only here for the 1st half of the school day. Schedules are posted outside of the main office and at the entrance to doors 1 and 34. They have also been emailed to your teachers, so feel free to ask one of them for your assigned time.

*PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES are scheduled for today from 3:30PM - 7PM.

*BAKING CLUB: Interested in joining? Fill out the interest form below!

https://forms.gle/9bVAPwAE8rCYywnp6

✿ What we do: bake (and taste) sweet treats

✿ Who can join: everyone’s welcome — no experience needed

✿ When & Where: Room A100 (Culinary Arts) • once a month during ASEM

✿ Why join: good vibes, good people, good desserts

*UPCOMING COLLEGE REP VISITS: Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and learn more about majors, campus life, and admission at these schools!

MN State University, Mankato - Tuesday, Oct. 14

Macalester College - Tuesday, Oct. 14

Dartmouth - Monday, Oct. 20

October 13, 2025

*SOCCER EQUIPMENT RETURN IS TODAY: All boys non-varsity soccer players: Today (Monday, Oct 13) is the last day for you to turn in your lock and uniforms before your name is added to the obligation list. Turn in will take place at 2:45 in the boys locker room.

*LAST DAY TO TAKE SCHOOL PHOTOS IS APPROACHING! Tuesday, October 14 is the last day for photo make up and retakes. If you haven’t had a photo taken or you want a picture retake, don’t miss this final opportunity!

*UPCOMING COLLEGE REP VISITS: Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and learn more about majors, campus life, and admission at these schools!

University of MN, Duluth - Monday, Oct. 13

Concordia College, Moorhead - Monday, Oct. 13

MN State University, Mankato - Tuesday, Oct. 14

Macalester College - Tuesday, Oct. 14

Dartmouth - Monday, Oct. 20

October 10, 2025

*CURIOUS ABOUT HIGH TECH CAREERS? Enjoy working with your hands? Consider registering for Industry and Innovation Day here at JHS on Monday, October 13th. Link to registration!

*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

*UPCOMING COLLEGE REP VISITS: Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and learn more about majors, campus life, and admission at these schools!

University of Colorado, Boulder - Friday, Oct. 10

University of New Hampshire (main campus) - Friday, Oct. 10

Cardiff University - Friday, Oct. 10

Southwest MN State University - Friday, Oct. 10

University of MN, Duluth - Monday, Oct. 13

Concordia College, Moorhead - Monday, Oct. 13

MN State University, Mankato - Tuesday, Oct. 14

Macalester College - Tuesday, Oct. 14

Dartmouth - Monday, Oct. 20

October 9, 2025

*LAST DAY TO VOTE FOR YOUR 9TH GRADE STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES!: All 9th graders, be sure to cast your vote to pick your 9th grade Student Council representatives for the 2025-26 school year. Check your school email for the voting link and vote by the end of the school day on Thursday, 10/9.

*JEFFERSON BOYS LACROSSE MEETING TODAY: If you are interested in learning more about playing boys lacrosse this spring, attend the meeting during ASEM this THURSDAY, in Coach Cater's room C107 and if you are brand new to Jefferson lacrosse - fill out this INTEREST FORM

*CURIOUS ABOUT HIGH TECH CAREERS? Enjoy working with your hands? Consider registering for Industry and Innovation Day here at JHS on Monday, October 13th. Link to registration!

*CAREER EXPLORATION SPEAKER: Are you interested in being a Realtor? Learn about opportunities in this field during ASEM on Thursday, Oct. 9. Sign up on Naviance to attend.

*UPCOMING COLLEGE REP VISITS: Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and learn more about majors, campus life, and admission at these schools!

TODAY (Oct. 9)

DePaul University

Miami University

University of Florida

Creighton University

University of Kansas

October 8, 2025

TODAY: Block Schedule (periods 1,3,5) + Advisory. NO CLUB MEETINGS

*9TH GRADE STUDENT COUNCIL VOTING: All 9th graders, be sure to cast your vote to pick your 9th grade Student Council representatives for the 2025-26 school year. Check your school email today for the voting link and vote by the end of the school day on Thursday, 10/9.

*JEFFERSON BOYS LACROSSE: If you are interested in learning more about playing boys lacrosse this spring, attend the meeting during ASEM this THURSDAY, in Coach Cater's room C107 and if you are brand new to Jefferson lacrosse - fill out this INTEREST FORMLinks to an external site.

*CURIOUS ABOUT HIGH TECH CAREERS? Enjoy working with your hands? Consider registering for Industry and Innovation DayLinks to an external site. here at JHS on Monday, October 13th. Link to registration!Links to an external site.

*CAREER EXPLORATION SPEAKER: Are you interested in being a Realtor? Learn about opportunities in this field during ASEM on Thursday, Oct. 9. Sign up on Naviance to attend.

October 7, 2025

*9TH GRADE STUDENT COUNCIL VOTING: All 9th graders, be sure to cast your vote to pick your 9th grade Student Council representatives for the 2025-26 school year. Check your school email today for the voting link and vote by the end of the school day on Thursday, 10/9.

*JEFFERSON BOYS LACROSSE: If you are interested in learning more about playing boys lacrosse this spring, attend the meeting during ASEM this THURSDAY, in Coach Cater's room C107 and if you are brand new to Jefferson lacrosse - fill out this INTEREST FORM

*CURIOUS ABOUT HIGH TECH CAREERS? Enjoy working with your hands? Consider registering for Industry and Innovation Day here at JHS on Monday, October 13th. Link to registration!

*UPCOMING COLLEGE REP VISITS: Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and learn more about majors, campus life, and admission at these schools!

Oct 7 - Baylor University

Oct 7 - Middlebury College

Oct 7 - Xavier

*CAREER EXPLORATION: Are you interested in being a Realtor? Learn about opportunities in this field during ASEM on Thursday, Oct. 9. Sign up on Naviance to attend.