October 24, 2025

*THINK PINK!  Next week is your chance to make a difference. The Student Council is sponsoring a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness and research and we need your help to reach our goal of $5000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Here’s how you can get involved:

  • Next week, Oct. 27-31, we will be selling pink ribbons, wristbands, and bracelets during all three lunch periods.

  • PINK OUT on Wednesday, Oct 29. Show your support by wearing pink.


Your cash donation or digital payment through THIS LINK helps fund critical research and saves lives. Let’s show our JHS spirit and make a real difference!


*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!


*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:

   CAREERS IN FINANCE - Thursday, Oct. 30 during ASEM


*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 IOWA - Tuesday, Oct 28

   CARLETON COLLEGE - Thursday, Oct. 30

   UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN - Friday, Oct. 31