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Power to the PollsPosted 11/02/2018 by Joe McComb

Americans are bracing for a contentious midterm election. It is time to vote! The midterm elections are taking place on Tuesday, November 6th. Voting is a right that many before us fought hard for, an... More

Speaking Like a SpartanPosted 10/31/2018 by Kaleb Pittman

Speech and Debate is a unique and interesting experience that represents the many important values a Spartan should demonstrate. Independence, creativity, and critical thinking are important skills st... More

Spooktacular OutreachPosted 10/29/2018 by Madeleine Abram

On Wednesday, October 31, 2018, Thomas Jefferson High School will be hosting its sixth annual Trick-or-Treat Street event from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.. As Halloween rapidly approaches, the TJ community is e... More

High Caliber Caba-ReyPosted 10/20/2018 by Skye Cline

Mr. Palmieri’s advanced theatere class created a two night event filled with singing and dancing. On October 4th and 5th, Michael Palmieri’s theatre class put on a cabaret dubbed “Rey’s Pl... More

Spartan Legacies Live OnPosted 10/16/2018 by Ava Ward

Thomas Jefferson graduates reflect on where they’ve been and where they’re going. On the cusp of freshman year, one’s high school career is daunting. Four years of attending class, struggling th... More

A Classical NightPosted 10/16/2018 by Michela Puni-Nimako

TJ’s instrumental program performed musical pieces they’ve been preparing since the start of the school year during their fall performance. On September 27th, Thomas Jefferson’s instrumental dep... More

Inspiring the CommunityPosted 10/16/2018 by Halle Bristow

Miss Black Colorado 2018 came to visit Thomas Jefferson High School as a guest speaker for the Black Student Alliance Club. Black Student Alliance (BSA) is a club that serves as an advocate of the Afr... More

Free With The TreesPosted 10/15/2018 by Skye Cline

The fun of Mr. Butera’s AP Environmental Science course extends beyond the classroom. On September 26th and 27th, the students of TJ science teacher Brett Butera’s AP Environmental class particip... More

Mighty MentorsPosted 10/12/2018 by Mia Harsh

New counselors Jillian Gleason and Maggie Kennedy come to Thomas Jefferson prepared to help students through their high school careers. The counselors at TJ are highly dedicated to students and aim to... More

Career ConnectionsPosted 10/08/2018 by Joe McComb

The DPS Career Program opened up many different opportunities for TJ students last summer. Over the summer, a group of select Spartans had the opportunity to experience life in the working world throu... More