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Fundraising FrenzyPosted 12/10/2016 by Maddox Moran

TJ’s sophomore class has begun working with full vigor towards a solid future. The class of 2019 is doing everything possible to fundraise for their prom, including making and selling T-shirts, amon... More

ArtFest-ivitiesPosted 12/05/2016 by Jordan Prochnow

TJ’s 28th annual ArtFest returns on December 10th, promising another year of phenomenal goods from local vendors.  On Saturday, December 10th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the 28th annual TJ Artfest fun... More

Just Kicking ItPosted 12/05/2016 by Macey Murray

TJ has introduced a beginners martial arts club that has kicked off on the right foot. For students and teachers who are eager to learn new martial arts defensive skills, TJ teacher Sean Silvers and s... More

JROTC Takes Aim For CharityPosted 12/01/2016 by Andrew Seidenstat

JROTC takes part in their annual turkey shoot fundraiser.   Every year, the TJ JROTC class sponsors a Thanksgiving fundraiser. The annual turkey shoot takes place a week before the Spartans go on Tha... More

A Festive FundraiserPosted 12/01/2016 by Madeleine Abram

TJ students sell poinsettias for the opportunity to gain extra credit and contribute to the TJ Science department. Every year, the TJ Science department sells poinsettias in order to raise money for n... More

Black Girls RockPosted 12/01/2016 by Cecelia Allen

A new club has anticipation and aspirations for the year. The Black Girls Rock club is excited for the growth of its members and ready to welcome new members. It is geared toward, but not limited to, ... More

Check MatesPosted 12/01/2016 by Baxter Stein

TJ’s chess team kicks off its season in the Denver Chess League. TJ’s chess club, sponsored by GT advisor Brian Weaver, is one of six teams that make up the Denver Chess League. Spartan chess play... More

Shooting for the StarsPosted 12/01/2016 by Reagan Tucker

The Lady Spartans basketball team returns with more pride, stronger plays, and a fierce attitude. Ready to begin another phenomenal basketball season for the 2016-2017 school year, the Lady Spartans a... More

A Palatial DinnerPosted 11/30/2016 by Lucy Peterson

CTE Partnership Coordinator Danny Showers hosted a dinner at Denver’s Brown Palace Hotel to give back to his students and honor DTC Rotary President Anne Wilcox. Danny Showers, CTE Partnership Coord... More

A Shift in Standardized TestingPosted 11/29/2016 by Layne Ware

TJ’s junior class prepares to take the SAT due to a district change in standardized testing. With the first semester coming to an end and SAT testing around the corner, students are trying to find t... More