May 29, 2026

*ATTENTION STUDENTS: FINAL LOCKER CLEAN-OUT
Deadline: Last Day of School - Before You Leave
Mandatory Steps:
Empty All Contents: Remove every textbook, notebook, and personal items.
Remove All Decorations: Peel off all stickers, decals, and tape. Remove any mirrors or organizers you added.
⚠️Important Warning:
Combination Change: Combinations will be reset immediately over the summer. You will not be able to regain access once you leave.
No Item Recovery: Any personal items left behind will not be saved or stored for you.
If you have questions or need assistance, see Mrs. Clark in the Main Office.

*SUMMER BUS PASS FOR STUDENTS:  Metro Transit just announced a special offer for students at high schools. For just $30, students can get a special Summer Student Pass that gives them unlimited rides on buses and light rail all summer long! It’s perfect for summer jobs, sports leagues and all the other fun that summer brings. All you need is your school’s name and your student ID number.
The Summer Student Pass is valid from June 1 through Sept. 8th
Students can go to metrotransit.org/summer-student-pass to get more details about the pass and order one online with a credit card or purchase a pass with cash or a credit card at Metro Transit Service Centers.

May 28, 2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2026!

TODAY’S ADJUSTED SCHEDULE


*SENIOR CHROMEBOOK AND CHARGER COLLECTION TODAY during 6th period. If you don’t have a 6th period, please return your equipment to the Media Center after your last class.


*YEARBOOKS: If you ordered a book and missed the YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION, please go to C4 during 5th hour all this week to pick up your order! If you didn’t order a book, we still have a few left to sell. Bring $80 cash (exact amount please) or an $80 check (written out to ISD271) if you would like to purchase one. First come, first served.


*SUMMER BUS PASS FOR STUDENTS:  Metro Transit just announced a special offer for students at high schools. For just $30, students can get a special Summer Student Pass that gives them unlimited rides on buses and light rail all summer long! It’s perfect for summer jobs, sports leagues and all the other fun that summer brings. All you need is your school’s name and your student ID number.

 

The Summer Student Pass is valid from June 1 through Sept. 8th

Students can go to metrotransit.org/summer-student-pass to get more details about the pass and order one online with a credit card or purchase a pass with cash or a credit card at Metro Transit Service Centers.


May 27, 2026

*YEARBOOKS: If you ordered a book and missed the YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION, please go to C4 during 5th hour all this week to pick up your order! If you didn’t order a book, we still have a few left to sell. Bring $80 cash (exact amount please) or an $80 check (written out to ISD271) if you would like to purchase one. First come, first served.

*SENIOR CHROMEBOOK AND CHARGER COLLECTION on THURSDAY (May 28) during 6th period. If you don’t have a 6th period, please return your equipment to the Media Center after your last class.

*SUMMER BUS PASS FOR STUDENTS: Metro Transit just announced a special offer for students at high schools. For just $30, students can get a special Summer Student Pass that gives them unlimited rides on buses and light rail all summer long! It’s perfect for summer jobs, sports leagues and all the other fun that summer brings. All you need is your school’s name and your student ID number.

 

The Summer Student Pass is valid from June 1 through Sept. 8th


Students can go to metrotransit.org/summer-student-pass to get more details about the pass and order one online with a credit card or purchase a pass with cash or a credit card at Metro Transit Service Centers.


*AWARDS:  10th or 11th graders who were invited to the Award Ceremony on May 19 but were unable to attend may pick up their award in the Counseling office. See Ms. Kasel. Seniors may pick up their award in the main office.


*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

May 26, 2026

*YEARBOOKS: If you ordered a book and missed YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION, please go to C4 during 5th hour all this week to pick up your order! If you didn’t order a book, we still have 40 left to sell! Bring $80 cash (exact amount please) or an $80 check (written out to ISD271) if you would like to purchase one. First come, first served.

*SENIOR CHROMEBOOK AND CHARGER COLLECTION on THURSDAY (May 28) during 6th period. If you don’t have a 6th period, please return your equipment to the Media Center after your last class.

*AWARDS:  10th or 11th graders who were invited to the Award Ceremony on May 19 but were unable to attend may pick up their award in the Counseling office. See Ms. Kasel. Seniors may pick up their award in the main office.



May 21, 2026

* DEADLINE DAY TODAY! VOTE FOR YOUR STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES: Please take a couple minutes to cast your vote for the Student Council representatives for your grade level. Check your email for a message from Mr. Johnson with a link to vote. You are only allowed one submission, so please choose carefully. Voting is open until 3pm today.

*YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION DAY THIS FRIDAY IN THE AUDITORIUM! Please bring your student ID to pick up your yearbook anytime after 8:20 AM. There are still 100 copies left to buy, so bring a check made out to ISD271 for $80 if you haven't bought one yet - first come, first served.


*AWARDS:  10th or 11th graders who were invited to the Award Ceremony on May 19 but were unable to attend may pick up their award in the Counseling office. See Ms. Kasel. Seniors may pick up their award in the main office.

May 20, 2026

*VOTE FOR YOUR STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES! Please take a couple minutes to cast your vote for the Student Council representatives for your grade level. Check your email for a message from Mr. Johnson with a link to vote. You are only allowed one submission, so please choose carefully. Voting is open through Thursday, 5/21 at 3pm.

*AWARDS:  10th or 11th graders who were invited to the Award Ceremony last night but were unable to attend may pick up their award in the Counseling office.  See Ms. Kasel. 12th graders may pick up their award during the senior meeting this morning.


*IMPORTANT SENIOR REMINDER: Cap and Gown Pickup & Senior Meeting TODAY during Advisory.


To ensure a smooth pickup, please be sure you have completed the following:

  • Paid all school fees/fines (including the Graduation Fee) and have returned all overdue materials.

  • Completed all PGP activities

May 19, 2026

*VOTE FOR YOUR STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES! Please take a couple minutes to cast your vote for the Student Council representatives for your grade level. Check your email for a message from Mr. Johnson with a link to vote. You are only allowed one submission, so please choose carefully. Voting is open through Thursday, 5/21 at 3pm.


*IMPORTANT SENIOR REMINDER: Cap and Gown Pickup & Senior Meeting this Wednesday during Advisory.


To ensure a smooth pickup, please be sure you have completed the following:

  • Paid all school fees/fines (including the Graduation Fee) and have returned all overdue materials.

  • Completed all PGP activities


May 18, 2026

*THE SOUTH SUBURBAN FLYERS PI TEAM ARE STATE CHAMPIONS!

Our incredible athletes dominated the field on Saturday to take home the Adapted Softball State Championship title. Way to go, Flyers!


A big congratulation to Daniel Herrera Ortega for earning a spot on the All-American Team.


*STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT WINNERS: Congratulations to our newly elected Student Council Presidents! 

  • Elsa Ackerman / Elek Agar Baggett / Carter Klein


* VOTE FOR YOUR STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES! Please take a couple minutes to cast your vote for the Student Council representatives for your grade level. Check your email for a message from Mr. Johnson with a link to vote. You are only allowed one submission, so please choose carefully. Voting is open through Thursday, 5/21 at 3pm.


*GIRLS TENNIS PRE-SEASON MEETING TONIGHT:  All players interested in Girls Tennis are invited to a pre-season meeting on Monday, May 18th at 3:00 PM in Room C19. We’ll be meeting the coaches, sharing summer playing opportunities, and opening it up for a Q&A session.


If you can’t attend, please reach out to the Varsity Coach Kris Schneider ahead of time. We look forward to seeing you there!


*IMPORTANT SENIOR REMINDER: Cap and Gown Pickup & Senior Meeting this Wednesday during Advisory.


To ensure a smooth pickup, please be sure you have completed the following:

  • Paid all school fees/fines (including the Graduation Fee) and have returned all overdue materials.

  • Completed all PGP activities



May 15, 2026

*GIRLS TENNIS PRE-SEASON MEETING:  All players interested in Girls Tennis are invited to a pre-season meeting on Monday, May 18th at 3:00 PM in Room C19. We’ll be meeting the coaches, sharing summer playing opportunities, and opening it up for a Q&A session.

If you can’t attend, please reach out to the Varsity Coach Kris Schneider ahead of time. We look forward to seeing you there!

*TECH TIP FOR SENIORS: SAVE YOUR GOOGLE FILES! Once you graduate you’ll have one month to save your work on Google before your BPS account is suspended. Check your email for further instructions.

May 14, 2026

*GIRLS TENNIS PRE-SEASON MEETING:  All players interested in Girls Tennis are invited to a pre-season meeting on Monday, May 18th at 3:00 PM in Room C19. We’ll be meeting the coaches, sharing summer playing opportunities, and opening it up for a Q&A session.

If you can’t attend, please reach out to the Varsity Coach Kris Schneider ahead of time. We look forward to seeing you there!


*TECH TIP FOR SENIORS: SAVE YOUR GOOGLE FILES! Once you graduate you’ll have one month to save your work on Google before your BPS account is suspended. Check your email for further instructions.



May 13, 2026

*OPENINGS ON CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:

Get involved in your local government by serving on an advisory board with the City of Bloomington.  Boards and commissions inform and advise the City Council on issues concerning the community.

 

Applications close on Wednesday, May 13 at 11:59pm for the following young adult commission openings:

  • Human Rights Commission – Young Adult

  • Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission – Young Adult

  • Sustainability Commission – Young Adult

For more information visit www.Blm.MN/boards


*TECH TIP FOR SENIORS: SAVE YOUR GOOGLE FILES! Once you graduate you’ll have one month to save your work on Google before your BPS account is suspended. Check your email for further instructions.


*GIRLS TENNIS PRE-SEASON MEETING:  All players interested in Girls Tennis are invited to a pre-season meeting on Monday, May 18th at 3:00 PM in Room C19. We’ll be meeting the coaches, sharing summer playing opportunities, and opening it up for a Q&A session.


If you can’t attend, please reach out to the Varsity Coach Kris Schneider ahead of time. We look forward to seeing you there!


May 12, 2026

*OPENINGS ON CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:

Get involved in your local government by serving on an advisory board with the City of Bloomington.  Boards and commissions inform and advise the City Council on issues concerning the community.

 

Applications close on Wednesday, May 13 at 11:59pm for the following young adult commission openings:

  • Human Rights Commission – Young Adult

  • Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission – Young Adult

  • Sustainability Commission – Young Adult

For more information visit www.Blm.MN/boards


*TECH TIP FOR SENIORS: SAVE YOUR GOOGLE FILES! Once you graduate you’ll have one month to save your work on Google before your BPS account is suspended. Check your email for further instructions.


*GIRLS TENNIS PRE-SEASON MEETING:  All players interested in Girls Tennis are invited to a pre-season meeting on Monday, May 18th at 3:00 PM in Room C19. We’ll be meeting the coaches, sharing summer playing opportunities, and opening it up for a Q&A session.


If you can’t attend, please reach out to the Varsity Coach Kris Schneider ahead of time. We look forward to seeing you there!

May 11, 2026

 NO BELLS THIS WEEK!  Use the countdown clocks to help you to arrive at classes on time.


*JOIN STUDENT COUNCIL! For any 9th -11th grade students interested in joining JHS Student Council next school year, please complete the following application form in order to be on the ballot for voting in a couple weeks.


*Please note that the application includes a short teacher email recommendation - don't wait until right before the deadline (5/15) to request a recommendation.


*GIRLS TENNIS PRE-SEASON MEETING:  All players interested in Girls Tennis are invited to a pre-season meeting on Monday, May 18th at 3:00 PM in Room C19. We’ll be meeting the coaches, sharing summer playing opportunities, and opening it up for a Q&A session.


If you can’t attend, please reach out to the Varsity Coach Kris Schneider ahead of time. We look forward to seeing you there!



May 8, 2026

*JOIN STUDENT COUNCIL! For any 9th -11th grade students interested in joining JHS Student Council next school year, please complete the following application form in order to be on the ballot for voting in a couple weeks.

*Please note that the application includes a short teacher email recommendation - don't wait until right before the deadline (5/15) to request a recommendation.


*GIRLS TENNIS PRE-SEASON MEETING:  All players interested in Girls Tennis are invited to a pre-season meeting on Monday, May 18th at 3:00 PM in Room C19. We’ll be meeting the coaches, sharing summer playing opportunities, and opening it up for a Q&A session.


If you can’t attend, please reach out to the Varsity Coach Kris Schneider ahead of time. We look forward to seeing you there!


*IMPORTANT SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:


  • Graduation Fee of $60 is due by Friday, May 8th. This fee covers the site rental, transportation, programs, and security for the graduation ceremony.  


  • All-Night Senior Party Registration: Forget sleeping - it’s time to celebrate! Be sure to register for the ultimate graduation lock-in featuring epic entertainment, non-stop games, tons of food, and great prizes. 

May 7, 2026

*TODAY, (THURSDAY) 2:59 PM IS THE DEADLINE FOR PROM TICKET PURCHASE!  Juniors and Seniors, check your email for purchase information. 


*DON’T FORGET YOUR MOMMA!  Student Council is sponsoring a 'Don't Forget Your Momma' fundraiser to support Care for a Cure and Breast Cancer Research/Awareness. During lunches on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, students can buy flowers and candy for their mother, all while supporting a good cause. Flowers will be ready for pickup on Thursday and Friday this week and also during lunches.


*JOIN STUDENT COUNCIL! For any 9th -11th grade students interested in joining JHS Student Council next school year, please complete the following application form in order to be on the ballot for voting in a couple weeks.


*Please note that the application includes a short teacher email recommendation - don't wait until right before the deadline (5/15) to request a recommendation.


*GIRLS TENNIS PRE-SEASON MEETING:  All players interested in Girls Tennis are invited to a pre-season meeting on Monday, May 18th at 3:00 PM in Room C19. We’ll be meeting the coaches, sharing summer playing opportunities, and opening it up for a Q&A session.


If you can’t attend, please reach out to the Varsity Coach Kris Schneider ahead of time. We look forward to seeing you there!


*JSU:  Jefferson students are looking to form a student-led Jewish Student Union. Anyone interested in learning about Jewish culture/history is welcome to join. If there is sufficient interest, JSU would start meetings in the 26-27 school year.  Anyone who completes this form will be contacted regarding next steps. 


*SPIRIT WEEK! This week is all about showing our school pride!


Friday: Represent Your Culture Day - Wear clothing that represents your heritage.


*IMPORTANT SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:


  • Graduation Fee of $60 is due by Friday, May 8th. This fee covers the site rental, transportation, programs, and security for the graduation ceremony.  


  • All-Night Senior Party Registration: Forget sleeping - it’s time to celebrate! Be sure to register for the ultimate graduation lock-in featuring epic entertainment, non-stop games, tons of food, and great prizes. 


Don’t wait! Secure your spot now before the price increases on May 22.

Get your registration forms in the main office or on the JHS website.



May 6, 2026

*PROM GUEST FORMS DUE TODAY (WEDNESDAY) by 3:00 PM

*TOMORROW, (THURSDAY) 2:59 PM IS THE DEADLINE FOR PROM TICKET PURCHASE!  Juniors and Seniors, check your April 23rd email for purchase information. 


*DON’T FORGET YOUR MOMMA!  Student Council is sponsoring a 'Don't Forget Your Momma' fundraiser to support Care for a Cure and Breast Cancer Research/Awareness. During lunches on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, students can buy flowers and candy for their mother, all while supporting a good cause. Flowers will be ready for pickup on Thursday and Friday this week and also during lunches.


*JOIN STUDENT COUNCIL! For any 9th -11th grade students interested in joining JHS Student Council next school year, please complete the following application form in order to be on the ballot for voting in a couple weeks.


*Please note that the application includes a short teacher email recommendation - don't wait until right before the deadline (5/15) to request a recommendation.


*GIRLS TENNIS PRE-SEASON MEETING:  All players interested in Girls Tennis are invited to a pre-season meeting on Monday, May 18th at 3:00 PM in Room C19. We’ll be meeting the coaches, sharing summer playing opportunities, and opening it up for a Q&A session.


If you can’t attend, please reach out to the Varsity Coach Kris Schneider ahead of time. We look forward to seeing you there!


*JSU:  Jefferson students are looking to form a student-led Jewish Student Union. Anyone interested in learning about Jewish culture/history is welcome to join. If there is sufficient interest, JSU would start meetings in the 26-27 school year.  Anyone who completes this form will be contacted regarding next steps. 


*SPIRIT WEEK! This week is all about showing our school pride!


Thursday: Blue and White Day - Show your true school colors!


Friday: Represent Your Culture Day - Wear clothing that represents your heritage.


*IMPORTANT SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:


  • Graduation Fee of $60 is due by Friday, May 8th. This fee covers the site rental, transportation, programs, and security for the graduation ceremony.  


  • All-Night Senior Party Registration: Forget sleeping - it’s time to celebrate! Be sure to register for the ultimate graduation lock-in featuring epic entertainment, non-stop games, tons of food, and great prizes. 


Don’t wait! Secure your spot now before the price increases on May 22.

Get your registration forms in the main office or on the JHS website.


May 5, 2026

*JOIN STUDENT COUNCIL! For any 9th -11th grade students interested in joining JHS Student Council next school year, please complete the following application form in order to be on the ballot for voting in a couple of weeks.


*Please note that the application includes a short teacher email recommendation - don't wait until right before the deadline (5/15) to request a recommendation.


*THURSDAY 3:00 PM IS THE DEADLINE FOR PROM TICKET PURCHASE!  Juniors and Seniors, check your email for purchase information. 


*PROM GUEST FORMS DUE BY WEDNESDAY 3:00 PM


*GIRLS TENNIS PRE-SEASON MEETING:  All players interested in Girls Tennis are invited to a pre-season meeting on Monday, May 18th at 3:00 PM in Room C19. We’ll be meeting the coaches, sharing summer playing opportunities, and opening it up for a Q&A session.


If you can’t attend, please reach out to the Varsity Coach Kris Schneider ahead of time. We look forward to seeing you there!


*JSU:  Jefferson students are looking to form a student-led Jewish Student Union. Anyone interested in learning about Jewish culture/history is welcome to join. If there is sufficient interest, JSU would start meetings in the 26-27 school year.  Anyone who completes this form will be contacted regarding next steps. 


*SPIRIT WEEK! This week is all about showing our school pride!


Wednesday: Monochromatic Day - Pick a color and wear it from head to toe.


Thursday: Blue and White Day - Show your true school colors!


Friday: Represent Your Culture Day - Wear clothing that represents your heritage.


*IMPORTANT SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:


  • Graduation Fee of $60 is due by Friday, May 8th. This fee covers the site rental, transportation, programs, and security for the graduation ceremony.  


  • All-Night Senior Party Registration: Forget sleeping - it’s time to celebrate! Be sure to register for the ultimate graduation lock-in featuring epic entertainment, non-stop games, tons of food, and great prizes. 


Don’t wait! Secure your spot now before the price increases on May 22.

Get your registration forms in the main office or on the JHS website.