DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 30th

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*Congratulations to the Girls’ Golf team! Yesterday, the girls captured first place honors in the Minnesota Valley Invitational. Competing for the Jaguars was Isabelle Lynch, Sarah Rinnman, Emily Christiansen, Katie Rinnman, Brooke Brazell, and Ella Murphy-Thompson. Medalist for the tournament was sophomore Isabelle Lynch, shooting a score of 74. Congratulations, girls!

MISC:

*Attention 9th grade students, on Wednesday - Friday of this week you will be taking the MAP Reading exam during English class. Please be sure to arrive to class with your fully charged Chromebook! See your English teacher or Ms. Jarvis with any questions!

*It's that time of year again when you play a bigger role in what Jefferson High School does by being a part of student council.  Stop by the counseling office to pick up an application. See Mr. Mousel with any questions.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 29th

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*Congratulations to Colden Longley who broke the school record in the 3200 Meter Run at the Hamline Elite meet on Friday with a time of 9 minutes, 17.09 seconds.  That's two miles in 9 minutes. Great job Colden!

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*Have an impact on our community and become a registered voter. Stop by the Career Center during lunch this Wednesday, May 1st. You will need to have a state ID, driver’s license, or a social security number with you in order to register.

*This Wednesday is National College Decision Day. Be sure to wear a shirt from your chosen college or university to celebrate!

MISC:

*Attention 9th grade students, on Wednesday - Friday of this week you will be taking the MAP Reading exam during English class. Please be sure to arrive to class with your fully charged Chromebook! See your English teacher or Ms. Jarvis with any questions!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 26th

*Attention Sophomores and Juniors. Pathfinder applications are due today, April 26th by 3pm. You can pick up information in rooms C112 or C113 or simply Google JHS Pathfinders to get to the website for the application information.

*Have an impact on our community and become a registered voter. Stop by the Career Center during lunch on Wednesday, May 1st. You will need to have a state ID, driver’s license, or a social security number with you in order to register.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 25th

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*Attention Sophomores and Juniors. Pathfinder applications are due this Friday, April 26th by 3pm. You can pick up information in rooms C112 or C113 or simply Google JHS Pathfinders to get to the website for the application information.

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*Sign up for this tomorrow’s Speaker of the Week event where the guest speaker will answer your questions about a career in Manufacturing and Production. Sign up online or see Ms. Wallerick in the Career Center.

*Seniors who have been awarded scholarships, please fill out the form in your school email to have your outside scholarships recognized in the awards program.

*Juniors and Seniors, if you want to take the military ASVAB exam, check your email or see Ms. Wallerick in the Career Center.

*Seniors, to be included in the May 1st slideshow, please have your photos taken in the Media Center by tomorrow, April 26th.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 24th

*Attention Sophomores and Juniors! Pathfinder applications are due this Friday, April 26th, by 3pm. You can pick up information in rooms C112 or C113 or simply Google JHS Pathfinders to get to the website for the application information.

*Because of the PGP activity, there will be no club meetings during Advisory today. Remember, PGP activities are a graduation requirement, so please don’t neglect them!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 23rd

*Diversity/Peace Day booth forms are due in the counseling office by the end of the school day tomorrow, April 24th. Forms can be found in the main office or by checking your school email.

*It was a close race, and in the end it came down to just 2 votes! The class of 2019 has chosen Ms. Kiene as the staff member to address the student body at graduation! We can't wait to hear what Ms. Kiene has to say! Thank you for voting.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 22nd

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*Meet with a representative from the University of Minnesota, Morris in the Career Center tomorrow, Tuesday (4/23) at 2pm. Sign up on Naviance if you’re interested in attending.

*Students interested in taking the military ASVAB exam on Thursday, May 9th should check their email or see Ms. Wallerick in the Career Center.

This Friday’s Career Spotlight Speaker will be here to answer your questions about a career in manufacturing and production. Check your email to register, or see Ms. Wallerick in the Career Center in you have questions.

MISC:

*If you would like to have a Diversity/Peace Day Booth with up to 3 of your friends, please pick up a form in the main office or fill out the form in your isd271 email.  Please have them filled out and returned by next Wednesday, April 24th. Hard copies should be returned to counseling office.

*Seniors, don’t forget to stop by the main office to pick up your registration form for the Senior All-Night Party. You can also find the form on the Jefferson website under “NEWS.” Register by April 27th to be eligible to win a $25 gift card.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 16th

ACTIVITIES:

*Register now the May 3rd and 4th Box City Vigil. The vigil is a fun event for students to help raise awareness for youth homelessness. There will be pizza, live music, games and prizes. Registration forms are available in the main office. Return your form by tomorrow, April 18th, if you’re interested in ordering a T-shirt. All other registrations will be accepted until May 3rd, the day of the event.

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*The boys basketball meeting has been rescheduled for this Thursday, April 18th, before school at 7:30 AM in room C109.

*The Kolleens Dance Team information meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow, April 18th, at 3:15 PM in Kennedy High School room C204.

MISC:

*Seniors! Last chance to vote on the JHS teacher graduation speaker! Check your school email for the link. Voting closes TOMORROW. See Ms. Jarvis with any questions!

*If you would like to have a Diversity/Peace Day Booth with up to 3 of your friends, please pick up a form in the main office or fill out the form in your isd271 email.  Both will be available at the end of the day today. Please have them filled out and returned by next Wednesday, April 24th. Hard copies should be returned to counseling.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 16th

ACTIVITIES:

*Attention Sophomores and Juniors. Are you interested in becoming a Pathfinder for next year? Attend an information session today, Tuesday, April 16th before or after school in room C112. Please see Mr. Meyering or Ms. Lauer if you have any questions.

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*The boys basketball meeting has been rescheduled for this Thursday, April 18th, before school at 7:30 AM in room C109.

*Congratulations to the Jefferson Boys' Volleyball team who won their first ever matches last night against Rochester Mayo.  JV won 2-1 and the Varsity won 3-0! The first ever boys' volleyball home match will be on Wednesday, April 24 with JV at 6:30 PM and Varsity at 7:30 PM. Admission is free for students and $5 for adults.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 15th

ACTIVITIES:

*Attention Sophomores and Juniors. Are you interested in becoming a Pathfinder for next year? Attend an information session tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16th before or after school in room C112. Please see Mr. Meyering or Ms. Lauer if you have any questions.

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*The boys basketball meeting has been rescheduled for this Thursday, April 18th, before school at 7:30 AM in room C109.

MISC:

*Attention all 10th and 11th grade students:

Tomorrow, April 16 you will take the MCA exam. Testing will run from 7:50 AM - 10:10 AM. Please arrive with your fully charged Chromebook and ready to test!

Signs are posted around the building with your testing room number on them. You should report directly to your testing room by 7:50 AM. Please check your school email for more information. See Ms. Jarvis with any questions.

*9th graders: Be sure to check your school email to register for Freshmen Futures Day sessions for tomorrow, April 16; this event takes place during the school day. Please contact Ms. Wallerick with any questions.

*Seniors, this is a reminder that your PGP activities must be completed by May 14th if you want to be able to pick up your cap and gown for graduation. Remember, the PGP activities are a graduation requirement.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 12th

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 12th

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*The Career Spotlight Speaker needed to cancel today due to weather. We will try to reschedule before school is out this year.

MISC:

*TJCoffeehouse has been postponed for today. It is rescheduled for next Thursday, April 18th.

*Seniors! Check your school email for a link to vote on which JHS teacher you would like to speak at the graduation ceremony! Voting closes on Thursday, April 18. See Ms. Jarvis with any questions!

*Attention all 10th and 11th grade students:

On Tuesday, April 16 you will take the MCA exam. Testing will run from 7:50 AM - 10:10 AM. Please arrive with your fully charged Chromebook and ready to test!

There will be signs posted around the building with your testing room number on them. You should report directly to your testing room by 7:50 AM. Please check your school email for more information. See Ms. Jarvis with any questions.

*9th graders: Be sure to check your school email to register for Freshmen Futures Day coming up on Tuesday, April 16; this event takes place during the school day. Please contact Ms. Wallerick with any questions.

*Seniors, this is a reminder that your PGP activities must be completed by May 14th if you want to be able to pick up your cap and gown for graduation. The PGP activities are a graduation requirement.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 11th

Severe Weather Day - No School

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 10th

*Seniors! Check your school email for a link to vote on which JHS teacher you would like to speak at the graduation ceremony! Voting closes on Thursday, April 18. See Ms. Jarvis with any questions!

*Attention all 10th and 11th grade students:

On Tuesday, April 16 you will take the MCA exam. Testing will run from 7:50 AM - 10:10 AM. Please arrive with your fully charged Chromebook and ready to test!

There will be signs posted around the building with your testing room number on them. You should report directly to your testing room by 7:50 Am. Please check your school email for more information. See Ms. Jarvis with any questions.

*9th graders: Be sure to check your school email to register for Freshmen Futures Day coming up on Tuesday, April 16; this event takes place during the school day. Please contact Ms. Wallerick with any questions.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 9th

*The second AP exam meeting will be held in the auditorium this Wednesday, April 10th, during Advisory. It is a mandatory meeting for anyone signed up to take an AP exam this spring. The only exception will be for those who are taking a studio art exam; those students are not required to attend this meeting. Please bring a pencil to fill out your answer sheet. Check in with your advisory teacher, and then go immediately to the auditorium. See Mr. Lang in C104 if you have any questions.

*Attention all 10th and 11th grade students:

On Tuesday, April 16 you will take the MCA exam. Testing will run from 7:50 AM - 10:10 AM. Please arrive with your fully charged Chromebook and ready to test!

There will be signs posted around the building with your testing room number on them. You should report directly to your testing room by 7:50 AM. Please check your school email for more information. See Ms. Jarvis with any questions.

*9th graders: Be sure to check your school email to register for Freshmen Futures Day coming up on Tuesday, April 16; this event takes place during the school day. Please contact Ms. Wallerick with any questions.

*Register now the May 3rd and 4th Box City Vigil. The vigil is a fun event for students to help raise awareness for youth homelessness and Oasis for Youth, a drop in support center for homeless youth located in Bloomington. There will be pizza, live music, games and prizes. Registration forms are available in the main office. Fill out your registration and return it by April 18th if you are interested in ordering a T-shirt. All other registrations will be accepted until May 3rd, the day of the event.

*This year’s Prom will be held at the Mall of America, and because of mall security rules, ALL students will need a state-issued ID in order to be admitted to the dance. Your school ID is not considered a valid form of identification. Please see the JHS website for a link to acceptable forms of ID.  If you don't have a driver's license or passport it is very important that you act now; it may take a while to get a state-issued ID.

*Seniors! Check your school email for a link to vote on which JHS teacher you would like to speak at the graduation ceremony! Voting closes on Thursday, April 18. See Ms. Jarvis with any questions!

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 8th

ACTIVITIES:

*Seniors, the time has come to sign up for the Senior All-Night Party. Registration forms are in the main office or can be found on the Jefferson website under “NEWS.” Register by April 27th to be eligible to win a $25 gift card.

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*The Kolleens Dance Team will be holding an information meeting about upcoming tryouts on Thursday, April 11th at 3:15 PM in Kennedy High School room C204. The meeting is for any interested dancer who will be in grades 8-12 next year. If you have any questions, contact Coach Susie at kennedykolleens@yahoo.com

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*Representatives from the following colleges and universities will be available for questions in the Career Center this week:

  University of Wisconsin, Superior on Monday at 11am

  University of Tampa on Thursday at 9am

  Upper Iowa University on Thursday at 10:30am

  Savannah College of Art and Design on Thursday at 12:30pm

Sign up on Naviance or see Ms. Wallerick in the Career Center of you’re interested in attending.

*Juniors or Seniors interested in taking the military ASVAB this Thursday morning at 7:50 AM should check their email for information or see Ms. Wallerick in the Career Center.

*Register for this Friday’s Career Spotlight Speaker event where our guest speaker will be able to answer your questions about a career in Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics. Check your email to register or see Ms. Wallerick in the Career Center if you have questions.

  

MISC:

*IMPORTANT for anyone thinking about attending PROM: Prom is coming fast and you need to know that there is a change in venue.  Prom will now be held at the Mall of America. Because of Mall security rules, ALL students will need a state-issued ID in order to be admitted to the dance. Your school ID is not considered a valid form of identification. Please see the JHS website for a link to acceptable forms of ID.  It is very important the you act now if you don't have a driver's license; it may take a while to get a state-issued ID.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 5th

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*The Kolleens Dance Team will be holding an information meeting about upcoming tryouts on Thursday, April 11th at 3:15 PM in Kennedy High School room C204. The meeting is for any interested dancer who will be in grades 8-12 next year. If you have any questions, contact Coach Susie at kennedykolleens@yahoo.com

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*Seniors! All scholarship applications are due in the Career Center by the end of the school day today. Education Foundation scholarships do not have an application; you just need to complete PGP activities 1-9.

MISC:

*Seniors! Check your school email for a link to vote on which JHS teacher you would like to speak at the graduation ceremony! Voting closes on Thursday, April 18. See Ms. Jarvis with any questions.

*Seniors, the time has come to sign up for the Senior All-Night Party. Registration forms are in the main office or can be found on the Jefferson website under “NEWS.” Register by April 27th to be eligible to win a $25 gift card.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 4th

* Seniors, the time has come to sign up for the Senior All-Night Party. Registration forms are in the main office or can be found on the Jefferson website under “NEWS.” Register by April 27th to be eligible to win a $25 gift card.

*Seniors who ordered graduation items from National Recognition Products should pick them up in the main office as soon as possible.

*Seniors! Check your school email for a link to vote on which JHS teacher you would like to speak at the graduation ceremony. Voting closes on Thursday, April 18. See Ms. Jarvis with any questions.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 3rd

*Seniors who ordered graduation items from National Recognition Products should pick them up in the main office as soon as possible.

*There will be a STRIVE meeting tomorrow morning (Thursday April 4th) at 7:45 AM in the red flex space.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 2nd

*Seniors who ordered graduation items from National Recognition Products should pick them up in the Jefferson Main Office as soon as possible.

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 1st

TEAMS/CLUBS:

*Congratulations to the Jefferson Robotics team for receiving the 2019 Entrepreneurship Award at the Minnesota 10,000 Lakes Regional over spring break. This award celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and recognizes a team which has developed a comprehensive business plan in order to define, manage, and achieve the team’s ongoing objectives. Our team displayed entrepreneurial enthusiasm and demonstrated the vital planning and business skills to ensure a self-sustaining program. Congratulations, Jefferson Robotics!

CAREER/COLLEGE CENTER:

*A representative from the following universities will be in the Career Center today.

  North Central University at 10 AM

  St. Cloud State University at 11 AM

  Michigan Technological University at 12 PM

Sign up on Naviance or see Ms. Wallerick in the Career Center if you’d like to attend.

*Register for this Friday’s Career Spotlight speaker event where the guest speaker will be able to answer your questions about a career in social work. Check your email to register or see Ms. Wallerick in the Career Center if you have questions.

MISC:

*Seniors who ordered graduation items from National Recognition Products should pick them up in the Main Office as soon as possible.

*Attention students! Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 2 is ACT day.

All 11th graders should report to their testing room promptly at 7:50 AM! Latecomers will not be permitted. Please see your room assignments which are posted throughout the building. Be sure to bring your student ID to be identified as you enter the testing room tomorrow!

All 9th graders will be taking the MN Civics Exam in Social Studies class. Be sure to arrive to class with your fully charged Chromebook! All 9th grade classes will take place on the top floor of the school on this day. Please see your room assignments which are posted throughout the building.

Please see Ms. Jarvis with any questions!