September 30th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

All pictures are in! Pick yours up in the counseling office ASAP! Seniors - get your i.d. cards

The cheerleaders will be selling homecoming garters every day next week during lunch in the lunchroom.  Garters are $10 each.  Thank you for your support!

Students who were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship should come to the main office at the end of period 5 on today to have their picture taken.  

CAREER CENTER:

The following schools will have reps in the Career Center on Monday: Northern Arizona University at 8:15, Arcadia University in Pennsylvania at 1:00, and Dartmouth College at 2:00.  If you are interested in any of these schools, sign up in the Career Center to get a pass. ​

October is College Knowledge Month! Many schools in Minnesota waive application fees for part or all of October. Seniors, if you would like help with college applications or essays during A-sem, there will be help available during October. You can sign up in the Career Center. Please do this no later than 6th hour on Tuesday of each week.  

September 29th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

All pictures are in! Pick yours up in the counseling office ASAP! Seniors - get your i.d. cards

The cheerleaders will be selling homecoming garters every day next week during lunch in the lunchroom.  Garters are $10 each.  Thank you for your support!

ACTIVITIES:

Attention Jaguar DECA Members, please stop by Mr. Roesler's room (A113) as soon as possible to pick up your Fall Leadership Conference Forms.  They need to be turned in by Friday.

Robotics Club - This is the last week to sign up for the Jefferson Robotics Club. If you have questions please see Mr Verdegan in Room A104.

September 28th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The cheerleaders will be selling homecoming garters every day next week during lunch in the lunchroom.  Garters are $10 each.  Thank you for your support!

ACTIVITIES:

Attention Jaguar DECA Members, please stop by Mr. Roesler's room (A113) as soon as possible to pick up your Fall Leadership Conference Forms.  They need to be turned in by Friday.

Congratulations to Allegro Wang and Renee Szafraniec for placing in double octofinals in policy debate on Monday at the Valley Debate Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa.  

Robotics Club - This is the last week to sign up for the Jefferson Robotics Club. If you have questions please see Mr Verdegan in Room A104.

ATHLETICS:

Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams for their performance in yesterday's home invitational.  JV Boys were 2nd, JV Girls were 4th, Varsity Boys were 5th and Varsity Girls were 1st.  Go Jags.

CAREER CENTER:

Students taking the October 15 PSAT, please remember to bring in your check for $25 to the Career Center soon and get your PSAT Student Guide in return.

A representative from Hennepin Technical College will visit the Career Center on tomorrow at 1:00. If interested, please sign up in the Career Center to get a pass.

Juniors and Seniors, the College Fair is next Tuesday and Wednesday at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Plan ahead! See Mrs. Linscheid in the Career Center for more information.

Interested in engineering? The American Council of Engineering Companies of America is having a kick-off event for their engineering Explorers program on Monday, Oct. 3 at 7:00.  See Mrs. Linscheid for more information.

September 27th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lunch detention is canceled for today. Students needing to serve a lunch detention will do so tomorrow.

Students all pictures are in. You may pick them up in the counseling office or during lunch in the cafeteria today.

ACTIVITIES:

If you are planning to bring a guest, from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please pick up a guest registration form in the choir room and return the completed form to Mr. Kelly by September 28th.

Ever wish there could be two of you?

What if you didn’t know the ‘other you’ existed?   

Now complicate that times two and you have the basis for JTC’s Fall Production “Comedy of Errors”

Sept. 28-Oct.2 at Jefferson High School Auditorium.

CAREER CENTER:

A representative from the University of Iowa will be in the Career Center today at 10:30. If you're interested in learning more about U of Iowa, please sign up in the Career Center to get a pass.

A representative from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin will be in the Career Center tomorrow at 1:15. If you are interested in learning more about Northland, please sign up in the Career Center to get a pass.

September 26th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

If you are planning to bring a guest, from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please pick up a guest registration form in the choir room and return the completed form to Mr. Kelly by September 28th.

Ever wish there could be two of you?

What if you didn’t know the ‘other you’ existed?   

Now complicate that times two and you have the basis for JTC’s Fall Production “Comedy of Errors”

Sept. 28-Oct.2 at Jefferson High School Auditorium.

September 23rd DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today is the last day to buy B-Town Battle T-shirts at lunch. Be sure to stop by and purchase one today in the cafeteria.

Freshman go to your ISD 271 email and using the link provide vote for your student council representative right not.

ACTIVITIES:

If you are planning to bring a guest, from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please pick up a guest registration form in the choir room and return the completed form to Mr. Kelly by September 28th.

Attention NHS students: Induction Ceremony RSVPs and checks are due on Monday, September 26th. Please bring checks to Mrs. Pagel in room C4.

September 22nd DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

If you are planning to bring a guest, from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please pick up a guest registration form in the choir room and return the completed form to Mr. Kelly by September 28th.

Cheer Jam is this Friday, September 23rd from 9:00-11:30pm following the Jefferson/Kennedy football game. Cheerleaders will be selling tickets all week during lunch in the cafeteria.  Tickets are only $5.  Please support Jefferson Cheer and come have fun at the first dance of the school year!

The Jefferson Connection show choir band is looking for a guitar player. If interested please see Mr Kelly in the choir room.

Attention NHS students: Induction Ceremony RSVPs and checks are due on Monday, September 26th. Please bring checks to Mrs. Pagel in room C4.

CAREER CENTER:

Jefferson Jaguars! Are you 16 or older and looking for a job? Braemar Ice Arena is looking for ice rink attendants, concession workers and skate instructors! A recruiter from Braemar Ice Arena will be in the Career Center tomorrow during lunches to meet with and interview prospective employees. Sign up in the Career Center or stop by on Friday! ​

September 21st DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

If you are planning to bring a guest, from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please pick up a guest registration form in the choir room and return the completed form to Mr. Kelly by September 28th.

Cheer Jam is this Friday, September 23rd from 9:00-11:30pm following the Jefferson/Kennedy football game.  Cheerleaders will be selling tickets all week during lunch in the cafeteria.  Tickets are only $5.  Please support Jefferson Cheer and come have fun at the first dance of the school year!

Students, don't forget to vote for your homecoming representatives in Advisory today using the link in your ISD271 email.

CAREER CENTER:

College reps visiting tomorrow are University of St. Thomas at 8:50 and University of Missouri at1:00.  If you are interested in learning more about either of these schools, sign up in the Career Center today to get a pass.

Juniors and sophomores who have registered for the PSAT, remember to bring your $25 check to the Career Center and get your PSAT Student Guide.

September 20th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACTIVITIES:

If you are planning to bring a guest, from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please pick up a guest registration form in the choir room and return the completed form to Mr. Kelly by September 28th.

Are you interested in coding? Do you like to build and create machines? Here at JHS we will be starting and all girls vex robotics team. If you are interested in joining, be sure to walk on down to room A104 and talk to Mr. Verdegan.

There will be a meeting for those interested in going to Spain during the second half of advisory on Wednesday the 21st. It will be in Mr. Takalo's room, C12.  If you can't make it stop by and get on the email list.

Cheer Jam is this Friday, September 23rd from 9:00-11:30pm following the Jefferson/Kennedy football game.  Cheerleaders will be selling tickets all week during lunch in the cafeteria.  Tickets are only $5.  Please support Jefferson Cheer and come have fun at the first dance of the school year!

Today at 5:30 pm there is a meeting for debaters and their parents in C20 to discuss this year's season.  It is required for all policy and public forum debaters.  

September 19th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Great job making it to class on time Jaguars! Continue that trend because tardy sweeps and Lunch detention start this week.  

Thank you for removing your hoods & a headwear as you enter the building.  We appreciate how it has been a non-issue for most people.

ACTIVITIES:

If you are planning to bring a guest, from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please pick up a guest registration form in the choir room and return the completed form to Mr. Kelly by September 28th.

Are you interested in coding? Do you like to build and create machines? Here at JHS we will be starting and all girls vex robotics team. If you are interested in joining, be sure to walk on down to room A104 and talk to Mr. Verdegan.

There will be a meeting for those interested in going to Spain during the second half of advisory on Wednesday the 21st. It will be in Mr. Takalo's room, C12.  If you can't make it stop by and get on the email list.

Cheer Jam is this Friday, September 23rd from 9:00-11:30pm following the Jefferson/Kennedy football game.  Cheerleaders will be selling tickets all week during lunch in the cafeteria.  Tickets are only $5.  Please support Jefferson Cheer and come have fun at the first dance of the school year!

On Tuesday, Sept 20th at 5:30 pm there is a meeting for debaters and their parents in C20 to discuss this year's season.  It is required for all policy and public forum debaters.  

CAREER CENTER:

A representative from Gustavus will be in the Career Center tomorrow at 8:15. If you are interested in meeting with them, please stop by the Career Center to sign up and get a pass.

Juniors, if you are interested in being considered for National Merit Scholarships, you must take the PSAT test. Jefferson will host this test on Oct. 15 at 8:00am. Sign up online on the Jefferson homepage. The cost is $25. Sign up soon to get your seat!

September 16th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you are interested in running for Freshmen Student Council Representative, please stop in and see Mrs. Sheff in the counseling office to pick up an application.

ACTIVITIES:

If you are planning to bring a guest, from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please pick up a guest registration form in the choir room and return the completed form to Mr. Kelly by September 28th.

Spanish Club will have a short meeting after school today  in Sra. Brooke-Beyer's room, C15.

Attention NHS, a few shifts have opened up for Heritage Days tomorrow. If you're interested in working a 10-12, 12-2 or 4-7 shift, please let Ms. Lauer know today before you leave school. Email her or stop by C112.

CAREER CENTER:

College Rep visits in the Career Center on Monday! St. Ben's and St. John's at 8:15, and St. Kate's at 9:20. If you would like to learn more about these schools, stop in the Career Center today to sign up and get a pass.

September 15th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you are interested in running for Freshmen Student Council Representative, please stop in and see Mrs. Sheff in the counseling office to pick up an application.

ACTIVITIES:

If you are planning to bring a guest, from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please pick up a guest registration form in the choir room and return the completed form to Mr. Kelly by September 28th.

Spanish Club will have a short meeting after school on Friday in Sra. Brooke-Beyer's room, C15.

CAREER CENTER:

Juniors and Sophomores, PSAT registration is now open! If you plan to take the PSAT on Saturday, Oct. 15, please register using the link on the Jefferson homepage under announcements. The cost is $25 and checks made out to ISD 271 can be brought to the Career Center. There are 125 seats available, so register early to guarantee your spot.

Are you planning to take the Oct. 22 ACT? The deadline to register is this Friday, Sept. 16. Go toactstudent.org to register.

September 14th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Stop by the counseling office IN PERSON to nominate a JHS student in your grade for Homecoming Court.  The person being nominated must be in good standing and sign an acceptance form in the Counseling office before being put on the ballot.  This needs to be done by 3:30 today.

If you are interested in running for Freshmen Student Council Representative, please stop in and see Mrs. Sheff in the counseling office to pick up an application.

For safety & security purposes, please remove your headwear as you enter the building.

ACTIVITIES:

If you are planning to bring a guest, from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please pick up a guest registration form in the choir room and return the completed form to Mr. Kelly by September 28th.

CAREER CENTER:

Two college representatives will visit Jefferson on Thursday: Carleton College at 8:50, and St. Cloud State University at 10:30. If you are interested in meeting with either of these reps, please stop by the Career Center to sign up and get a pass.

September 13th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Stop by the counseling office IN PERSON to nominate a JHS student in your grade for Homecoming Court.  The person being nominated must be in good standing and sign an acceptance form in the Counseling office before being put on the ballot.  

Please accomplish both tasks before 3:30 on Wednesday 9/14/16.

If you are interested for running for Freshmen Student Council Representative, please stop in and see Mrs. Sheff in the counseling office to pick up an application.

Pictures are in from Jump Start. You may pick them up in the cafeteria during lunch today.

ACTIVITIES:

If you are planning to bring a guest, from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please pick up a guest registration form in the choir room and return the completed form to Mr. Kelly by September 28th.

Today we are having our first debate practice for new members from 3-5pm in C20 and everyone is welcome!  Come check out our winning program!  

ATHLETICS:

This Thursday, September 15th is pack the gym night and groutfit (gray) out for Volleyball. Game is at 7pm against Benilde. Come out and show your support there will be free Jimmy John’s and prize giveaways.

CAREER CENTER:

The NDSU rep will be in the Career Center today at 10:20. If you are interested in finding out more about NDSU, stop in the Career Center today to sign up and pick up a pass.

A recruiter from the National Guard will be in the Career Center this Wednesday​ from 11:15-12:15. If you are interested in speaking with them, stop in the Career Center to sign up and pick up a pass.

September 12th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

For safety & security purposes, please remove your headwear as you enter the building.

Stop by the counseling office IN PERSON to nominate a JHS student in your grade for Homecoming Court.  The person being nominated must be in good standing and sign an acceptance form in the Counseling office before being put on the ballot.  

Please accomplish both tasks before 3:30 on Wednesday 9/14/16.

If you are interested for running for Freshmen Student Council Representative, please stop in and see Mrs. Sheff in the counseling office to pick up an application.

Pictures are in from Jump Start. You may pick them up in the cafeteria during lunch.

ACTIVITIES:

If you are planning to bring a guest, from another school to the Homecoming Dance, please pick up a guest registration form in the choir room and return the completed form to Mr. Kelly by September 28th.

CAREER CENTER:

The NDSU rep will be in the Career Center tomorrow at 10:20. If you are interested in finding out more about NDSU, stop in the Career Center today to sign up and pick up a pass.

September 9th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

For safety & security purposes, please remove your headwear as you enter the building.

Stop by the counseling office IN PERSON to nominate a JHS student in your grade for Homecoming Court.  The person being nominated must be in good standing and sign an acceptance form in the Counseling office before being put on the ballot.  

Please accomplish both tasks before 3:30 on Wednesday 9/14/16.

ACTIVITIES:

Attention NHS: You have a meeting on Monday, September 12th at 2:45. Location will be announced on Monday.  Please contact an advisor if you cannot make it.

CAREER CENTER:

Juniors and Seniors, a representative from North Dakota State University will visit the Career Center on Tuesday Sept. 13 at 10:20.  If you would like to learn more about NDSU, please stop in the Career Center today to sign up and get a pass.

September 8th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attention Students: Please know your lunch pin number before you get into the lunch line. It will save you time and a trip to the end of the line. Pin numbers can be found on the hub under you student passwords.

For safety & security purposes, please remove your headwear as you enter the building.

Stop by the counseling office IN PERSON to nominate a JHS student in your grade for Homecoming Court.  The person being nominated must be in good standing and sign an acceptance form in the Counseling office before being put on the ballot.  

Please accomplish both tasks before 3:30 on Wednesday 9/14/16.

ACTIVITIES:

Attention NHS: You have a meeting on Monday, September 12th at 2:45. Location will be announced on Monday.  Please contact an advisor if you cannot make it.

CAREER CENTER:

College rep visits and military recruiting visits are starting next week! Check the tv's, the board outside the Career Center, and the JHS website to see who is coming to Jefferson and when. If you are interested in meeting with these reps, stop by the Career Center to sign up and get a pass.  See Mrs. Linscheid in the Career Center if you have any questions.

September 7th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attention Students: Please know your lunch pin number before you get into the lunch line. It will save you time and a trip to the end of the line. Pin numbers can be found on the hub under you student passwords.

For safety & security purposes, please remove your headwear as you enter the building.

September 6th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attention Students: Please know your lunch pin number before you get into the lunch line. It will save you time and a trip to the end of the line. Pin numbers can be found on the hub under you student passwords.

If you are attending DCTC  please meet in the Cafeteria at 9:15 today.

For safety & security purposes, please remove your headwear as you enter the building.

ACTIVITIES:

The Bloomington Debate Team will have an intro meeting on Monday, Sept 12th in C20 and it's first practice on Tuesday, Sept 13th from 3-5pm.  Everyone is welcome to come check out our program - especially if you like to argue and win trophies!  Questions?  Stop by C20 and talk to Meredith Aby-Keirstead.