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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

DECA’s Emerging LeadersPosted 11/20/2016 by Mia Grijalva

DECA prepares for success at their district conference. TJ DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) dominated their district conference and lived up to the motto of the chapter this year of  â€... More

A Smashing Way to End the SeasonPosted 11/18/2016 by Grace Leonard

As volleyball’s regular season came to a close, the team fought their way to state before saying farewell to five seniors.   Senior night for TJ volleyball kicked off for their game against South H... More

A Noteable PerformancePosted 11/15/2016 by Madeleine Abram

TJ Choir students continue to practice hard and shine on stage. At Thomas Jefferson High School, there are a variety of different choirs: Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Advanced Choir, and Monticell... More

Leading the Way with SkillsUSAPosted 11/14/2016 by Baxter Stein

The Spartans in SkillsUSA are in the midst of another successful year of learning and competition. SkillsUSA is a nationwide organization dedicated to setting up students for careers in business, tec... More

CCT Magnet Open HousePosted 11/08/2016 by Morgan VandeRiet

Following an all school open house in October, a CCT open house is set for prospective students to attend this Thursday. Thomas Jefferson High School is once again hosting an open house, specifically ... More

All Treats No TricksPosted 11/04/2016 by Megen Priest

Thomas Jefferson High School throws its annual Trick-or-Treat Street to celebrate Halloween with future Spartans. A fun time was had by all at Thomas Jefferson’s fourth annual Trick-or-Treat Str... More

Into the WildernessPosted 11/01/2016 by Reagan Tucker

A unique AP Environmental field trip introduces the outdoors into the classroom, fulfilling the wonders of education. On October 6th, 2016, science teacher Brett Butera brought his AP Environmental Sc... More

Off To the RacesPosted 10/25/2016 by Lucy Peterson

DTC Rotary hosts their inaugural Water Toy Races at Chatfield Reservoir to raise money for the DTC Rotary Scholarship Fund. On Saturday October 1st, students and community members gathered at Chatfiel... More

Junior FUNdraisingPosted 10/23/2016 by Macey Murray

The junior class comes together to fundraise for their prom. The class of 2018 has less than two years until their prom and graduation, and they’re coming together as upperclassmen to fundraise for ... More