October 31st DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MISC:

Stop by the Hurricane Relief Table today during your lunch and purchase hot chocolate, rice crispies, and water for $0.50 each.  This is a great cause! All money will be donated to help our friends in Puerto Rico.

The Test Center will be closed for the entire day this Friday, November 3rd.

October 30th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

A Cappella group auditions are this week before or after school in the choir room.

Audition material can be found outside the choir room (E100). This is open to any JHS students!

MISC:

Stop by the Hurricane Relief Table today during your lunch and purchase hot chocolate, rice crispies, and water for $0.50 each.  This is a great cause! All money will be donated to help our friends in Puerto Rico.

The Test Center will be closed for the entire day this Friday, November 3rd.

Attention NHS students: There will be a meeting after school today in the back of the auditorium.

Attention Seniors:  Senior portraits for the yearbook are due by December 1st. See your email for instructions on how to submit your portrait. Ask Mrs. Pagel if you have any questions.

October 27th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

TJ Coffeehouse is now open for business.  All of your favorite items are on sale along with two new items: Pumpkin Spice Bagels and Caramel Frappe. Remember, there is one entrance and one exit for the TJ Coffeehouse. Enter on the far side of the cafeteria near the gymnasium and exit near the salad bar location. To make your transactions as convenient as possible, bring one-dollar bills for your purchase. Thank you and we hope to see you there!

ATHLETICS:

There will be a Girls Basketball meeting with the head coach on Monday, Oct. 30th at 3pm in the Cafeteria.  A captains’ practice is being held at 3pm in the Activity Center on the same day.

MISC:

Attention NHS students: There will be a meeting after school on Monday, Oct. 30th in the back of the auditorium.

Attention Seniors:  Senior portraits for the yearbook are due by December 1st. See your email for instructions on how to submit your portrait. Ask Mrs. Pagel if you have any questions.

October 26th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

This Friday is the next TJ Coffeehouse of the school year.  All of your favorite items will be on sale along with two new items: Pumpkin Spice Bagels and Caramel Frappe. The coffeehouse opens at 8:15 in the Cafeteria. To make your transactions as convenient as possible, bring one-dollar bills for your purchase. Also, keep in mind that there is one entrance and one exit for the TJ Coffeehouse - enter on the far side of the cafeteria near the gymnasium and exit near the salad bar location. Thanks in advance for your cooperation with this matter.

ATHLETICS:

There will be a Girls Basketball meeting with the head coach on Monday at 3pm in the Cafeteria.  A captains’ practice is being held at 3pm in the Activity Center on the same day.

October 25th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

There will be a Spanish Club meeting tomorrow morning at 7:20am in room C15.

This Friday is the next TJ Coffeehouse of the school year.  All of your favorite items will be on sale along with two new items, Pumpkin Spice Bagels and Caramel Frappe. The coffeehouse opens at 8:15am in the Cafeteria. To make your transactions as convenient as possible, bring one-dollar bills for your purchase. Also, keep in mind that there is one entrance and one exit for the TJ Coffeehouse. Enter on the far side of the cafeteria near the gymnasium and exit near the salad bar location. Thanks in advance for your cooperation with this matter.

ATHLETICS:

Interested in playing girls basketball? There will be an informational meeting tomorrow morning from 7:15 - 7:30 in the Media Center.  Come if you are interested. There will also be a captains’ practice starting Monday at 3:00 in the Activity Center. Tryouts will begin November 13, two weeks from Monday.

October 24th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Please come attend the Fall Choir Concert tonight at 7pm in the Auditorium. The concert features all the Jefferson choirs and the men's a cappella group, The Limestones, from St. Olaf College.

Open auditions for the men's and women's a cappella groups at Jefferson High School will be next week, anytime before or after school. Audition materials are outside the choir room and ALL are welcome to audition.

MISC:

Seniors, there is a mandatory graduation meeting on Wednesday during Advisory. Please report to the Main Gym at the start of Advisory; you do not need to check in at your classroom first. Attendance will be taken in the gym.

October 23rd DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Informational meetings for the following activities will take place this Wednesday during the second half of Advisory:

Scuba Club meeting in room C-126

Boys Hockey Sign-Up meeting in room C-10

Girls Golf meeting in room C-109

Speech Team meeting in room B-104.  The Speech Team is also offering a second meeting date this Thursday at 2:30pm if you can’t attend on Wednesday.

Please attend the Fall Choir Concert on Tuesday of this week at 7pm in the Auditorium. The concert features all Jefferson choirs and the men's a cappella group, The Limestones, from St. Olaf College.

Open auditions for the men's and women's a cappella groups at Jefferson High School will be next week, anytime before or after school. Audition materials are outside the choir room and ALL are welcome to audition.

ATHLETICS:

CAREER CENTER:

Representatives from the following colleges and universities will be visiting Jefferson this week:

Today:

  Luther College

  Kansas

Tuesday:

  St. Kate’s

Thursday:

  University of MN - Rochester

October 17th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Have you ever thought about learning to scuba dive?

If so, then Scuba Club is for you.

There will be an informational meeting for students next Wednesday, Oct. 25th in C126 during the second half of Advisory.

Come to the meeting to find out how to get scuba certified here in Minnesota, or maybe go on the trip to Grand Cayman this summer.

Even if you're a little curious, come check it out. All are welcome.

If you can't make it, stop by and talk with Mr. Stenbeck to pick up a brochure.

Remember, the meeting is next Wednesday during the second half of Advisory in room C126.

ATHLETICS:

There will be a Boys Hockey Sign-Up meeting on Wednesday, October 25th during the second half of Advisory. Be in room C-10 by 9:55 that day. If you have a conflict, see Coach Lindquist prior to the meeting.

Come and support the Jaguar Cross Country team at the conference championship today at Hyland Greens. Boys JV run at 3:00, Girls Varsity at 3:30, Boys Varsity at 4:00, and Boys JV at 4:30.

October 16th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATHLETICS:

Attention all levels of boys soccer players:  Today beginning at 2:45 in the boys locker room is your last day to turn in your uniforms and locks.  If you have any questions, please see Mr. Walton in room C-06.

Bloomington Nordic Ski Season is just around the corner, with a kick-off meeting for skiers and parents at the Jefferson High School Choir Room on October 30th at 6:30 pm.  Nordic skiing is open to all high school students. No prior experience is needed! A limited amount of rental equipment is available for a small fee.  Join the fun and get involved in a great lifetime sport!

There will be a Boys Hockey Sign-Up meeting on Wednesday, October 25th during the second half of Advisory. Be in room C-10 by 9:55 that day. If you have a conflict, see Coach Lindquist prior to the meeting.

CAREER CENTER:

October is Minnesota College Knowledge Month. Apply for free to any of the 37 state colleges and universities in Minnesota between October 23-27. See Ms. Wallerick for more details.

Representatives from the following colleges and universities will visit Jefferson this week:

Today:

  Concordia University - St. Paul

  North Central University

Tuesday:

  Carleton College

  Southwest MN State University

  Northwestern University

October 13th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CAREER CENTER:

October is Minnesota College Knowledge Month. Apply for free to any of the 37 state colleges and universities in Minnesota between October 23-27. See Ms. Wallerick for more details.

Do you need a part-time job? Many companies call Jefferson every day because they know how great the students here are. Stop in the Career Center today during lunch to meet employers who want to hire you.

October 12th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATHLETICS:

Attention all 9th, 10th and JV Boys Soccer players: Equipment turn-in is today at 2:20pm in the boys locker room. Any equipment not returned at this time will result in your name being added to the obligation list.

MISC:

Attention 9th graders!

A reminder that the 9th grade retreat is tomorrow, Friday, October 13 for students with last names Lo-Z.

Students should report directly to the Auditorium and must be in the Auditorium by 7:50 AM to be considered on time. This is a required event for students.

We advise you to leave your backpacks and valuables at home on this day; there will not be a place for you to store your bags and valuables during the retreat. You are welcome to put your belongings in your locker prior to the retreat.

​A peanut butter and jelly sandwich bag lunch will be available for purchase on this day; you are also welcome to bring your own lunch.

Please stop by the Main Office with any questions.

October 11th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Spanish Club will hold a meeting tomorrow morning at 7:20am in room C15.  On Tuesday, October 17th, dine out at Teque Arepa.  See Ms. Brooke-Beyer for driver/rider forms.

ATHLETICS:

Attention all 9th, 10th and JV Boys Soccer players: Equipment turn-in will be tomorrow at 2:20pm in the boys locker room. Any equipment not returned at this time will result in your name being added to the obligation list.

There will be an important baseball meeting tomorrow at 7:30am in the Jefferson Activity Center for all baseball players, grades 9-12, who are planning on trying out for baseball this spring.

October 10th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

The PSAT exam will run tomorrow from 7:50 AM - 11:30 AM. There will be no bells or announcements during this time. Students may be re-routed through Upper C to avoid the testing area. Thank you for your help and cooperation!

ATHLETICS:

Attention all 9th, 10th and JV Boys Soccer players: Equipment turn-in will be this Thursday, October 12th at 2:20pm in the boys locker room. Any equipment not returned at this time will result in your name being added to the obligation list.

There will be an important baseball meeting this Thursday at 7:30am in the Jefferson activity center for all baseball players, grades 9-12, planning on trying out for baseball this spring.

MISC:

The Testing Center will be closed today from Period 5 through after school.

October 9th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

Attention 9th graders!

A reminder that the 9th grade retreat starts tomorrow, Tuesday, October 10 for students with last names A-Li.

Students with the last names Lo-Z will attend the retreat on Friday, October 13.

All students should report directly to the Auditorium on their designated day; all students must be in the auditorium by 7:50am to be considered on time. This is a required event.

We advise you to leave your backpacks and valuables at home on this day; there will not be a place for you to store your bags and valuables during the retreat. You are welcome to put your belongings in your locker prior to the retreat.

​A peanut butter and jelly sandwich bag lunch will be available for purchase on this day; you are also welcome to bring your own lunch.

Please stop by the Main Office with any questions.

MISC:

The Testing Center will be closed tomorrow from period 5 through after school.

October 6th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATHLETICS:

JV Boys Soccer equipment turn in will be today after school at 2:45 in the boys locker room. Please bring jerseys and locks to Mr. Walton at that time.

There will be a brief but very important Boys Basketball meeting next Tuesday morning before school at 7:30am in room C109. The meeting is for all boys, grades 9-12, who are interested in trying out for the basketball teams.

MISC:

Are you interested in politics and current events? Come to the informational meeting for Youth in Government after school on Thursday, October 12 in room C21.

Any students interested in traveling to Rome on the Latin/World History trip from June 18th-26th should plan on attending a parent informational meeting on Tuesday, October 10th at 7pm in room C21. Stop in and see Ms. Johnson, Mr. Johnson or Ms. Stack for more information!

October 5th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATHLETICS:

JV Boys Soccer equipment turn in will be this Friday, October 6th after school at 2:45 in the boys locker room. Please bring jerseys and locks to Mr. Walton at that time.

MISC:

Are you interested in politics and current events? Come to the informational meeting for Youth in Government after school on Thursday, October 12 in room C21.

Any students interested in traveling to Rome on the Latin/World History trip from June 18th-26th should plan on attending a parent informational meeting on Tuesday, October 10th at 7pm in room C21. Stop in and see Ms. Johnson, Mr. Johnson or Ms. Stack for more information!

October 4th DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

All Freshman interested in running for Student Council should pick up an application form in the Counseling Office. All forms must be returned by 3:30 today.

MISC:

Attention Ladies: If you interested in learning about joining the Kolleens Dance Team for their winter competitive season, now is your chance. The Kolleens will be holding a tryout informational meeting on Tuesday, October 10th at 3:15 in room C204 at Kennedy High School. Contact Coach Susie on the Kolleens website if you have any questions.

Are you interested in politics and current events? Come to the informational meeting for Youth in Government after school on Thursday, October 12 in room C21.

October 3rd DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATHLETICS:

Any boys interested in lacrosse need to attend a meeting during the 2nd half of Advisory on Wednesday. The meeting will be held in C107, Coach Cater’s room.

October 2nd DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

October 2nd DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES:

The Jefferson Robotics Club will be hosting an informational registration meeting for parents and students tonight at 6:00PM in room A104. If you are interested or want to find out more information about the Robotics Club please plan on attending.

CAREER CENTER:

Representatives from the following colleges will be visiting Jefferson this week:

Monday:

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

Tuesday:

                 McNally Smith

                 NDSU

                 Northern Arizona

    Northland College

Wednesday:

                 Concordia, Moorhead

                 University of Chicago

                 University of Iowa

Thursday:

                 Montana State

                 University of North Dakota

Friday:

                 Baylor University

All students in grades 9-12 can visit with college representatives. Register in Naviance to meet with them. Your registration is your pass to come to the Career Center.

MISC:

The Test Center will be closed today from Period 4 through the end of the day including after school testing.

Last call for picture retakes! Students, please report to the auditorium stage at your assigned time. Check with a teacher or the Main Office for the schedule.