January 31, 2024

*PICKLEBALL FUNDRAISER FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY: Are you looking for a fun, locally-hosted pickleball tournament for charity? On Saturday, February 10  there will be a pickleball tournament to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association! Bloomington DECA will be hosting a morning tournament for beginners and an afternoon tournament for experienced players. You can find more information and sign-up details on posters around the school, or visit the horizon hopes campaign account on Instagram.

*CLASS REGISTRATION BY FRIDAY! Attention 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students: the deadline to register for next year's classes is this Friday, February 2nd. Please make sure you have entered your desired classes into your Academic Plan on Infinite Campus. Counselors will be visiting classes this week to make sure you have completed this process. Please note that a new music course for next year called World Drumming was not included on your blue registration sheet. You can find this course in the Fine Arts section of your academic plan.

January 30, 2024

*PICKLEBALL FUNDRAISER: Are you looking for a fun, locally-hosted pickleball tournament for charity? On Saturday, February 10 there will be a pickleball tournament to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association! Bloomington DECA will be hosting a morning tournament for beginners and an afternoon tournament for experienced players. You can find more information and sign-up details on posters around the school, or visit the Horizon Hopes Campaign account on Instagram.

*CONGRATULATIONS CHEER TEAM! The Jefferson Varsity Cheer Team won 1st place in both Game Day and Traditional at the state tournament this past weekend. This was their last competition before they leave for nationals in Florida where they will compete for their 5th national title the weekend of February 9th. Best of luck, Cheer Team!

*CLASS REGISTRATION: Attention 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students: the deadline to register for next year's classes is this Friday, February 2nd. Please make sure you have entered your desired classes into your Academic Plan on Infinite Campus. Counselors will be visiting classes this week to make sure you have completed this process. Please note that a new music course for next year called World Drumming was not included on your blue registration sheet. You can find this course in the Fine Arts section of your academic plan.

January 29, 2024

*PICKLEBALL CHARITY FUNDRAISER: Are you looking for a fun, locally-hosted pickleball tournament for charity? On Saturday, February 10  there will be a pickleball tournament to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Bloomington DECA will be hosting a morning tournament for beginners and an afternoon tournament for experienced players. You can find more information and sign-up details on posters around the school, or visit the Horizon Hopes Campaign account on Instagram.

*ACCESS TESTING: Staff and Students! To accommodate ACCESS testing today, there will be no bells ringing until noon. Students, please pay attention to the countdown clocks so that you can arrive at your classes on time.

January 26, 2024

*ACCESS TESTING: Students taking the ACCESS test should check their emails and report to their assigned testing location Monday morning when they arrive at school. Please contact Ms. Stack with any questions.

*BANDCAKE BREAKFAST: The Jefferson Bands invite you to attend their annual BANDCAKE BREAKFAST & SILENT AUCTION fundraiser this coming Saturday, January 27th from 8am - noon. Pancake showman Chris Cakes from Iowa will wow you with his skills while providing you with a delicious breakfast,and Jefferson band students will entertain you with various musical selections. Tickets are $10 at the door and can be purchased using cash, checks, or Venmo. Take-out will also be available.

January 25, 2024

*CAREER SPEAKER: Are you interested in a career in 3D Printing and Engineering? You can learn more about opportunities in this field on Thursday, February 1 during ASEM. Be sure to sign up on Naviance if you’d like to attend.

*COLLEGE SPEAKER: A representative from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University will hold an information meeting in the College/Career Center on Wednesday, January 31st at 1:30 PM. Sign up on Naviance to attend.

*BANDCAKE BREAKFAST: The Jefferson Bands invite you to attend their annual BANDCAKE BREAKFAST & SILENT AUCTION fundraiser this coming Saturday, January 27th from 8am - noon. Pancake showman Chris Cakes from Iowa will wow you with his skills while providing you with a delicious breakfast, and Jefferson band students will entertain you with various musical selections. Tickets are $10 at the door and can be purchased using cash, checks, or Venmo. Take-out will also be available.

*ACCESS TESTING: Students taking the ACCESS test should check their emails and report to their assigned testing location on Monday morning when they arrive at school. Please contact Ms. Stack with any questions.

January 24, 2024

*ADVISORY TODAY: Today following 1st period, all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students should report to their Advisory classrooms. You will be working on class registration for next year. 12th grade students should report directly to the auditorium for the mandatory graduation meeting.

*CAREER SPEAKER: Are you interested in a career in 3D Printing and Engineering? You can learn more about opportunities in this field on Thursday, February 1 during ASEM. Be sure to sign up on Naviance if you’d like to attend.

*COLLEGE SPEAKER: A representative from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University will hold an informational meeting in the College/Career Center on Wednesday, January 31st at 1:30 PM. Sign up on Naviance to attend.

*BPS SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: BPS is accepting nominations for its annual Senior Achievement Awards program, which recognizes outstanding Jefferson and Kennedy high school seniors. Parents, caregivers, community members, employers, faith leaders, and school staff may nominate seniors who demonstrate excellence in or make contributions to the school and community in one of four areas: artistic excellence, curricular excellence, leadership, or volunteerism. Nomination forms are available online and must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, February 9.

January 23, 2024

*BANDCAKE FUNDRAISER: The Jefferson Bands invite you to attend their annual BANDCAKE BREAKFAST & SILENT AUCTION fundraiser this coming Saturday, January 27th from 8 am-noon. Pancake showman Chris Cakes from Iowa will wow you with his skills while providing you with a delicious breakfast, and Jefferson band students will entertain you with various musical selections. Tickets are $10 at the door and can be purchased using cash, checks, or Venmo. Take-out will also be available.

*ONE ACT PLAY: The Jefferson competitive one act play The Women of Troy won 1st place this weekend at the Metro West One Act Competition. Congratulations to all that were involved! You can see a performance of this award-winning play on February 1 at 7 pm or February 2 at 3:30pm or 7 pm.