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Commit To Be FitPosted 05/18/2016 by Adna Adrovic

Staying active and healthy is important for teenagers in a high school environment. In a stressful environment like high school, staying fit and healthy can be a significant challenge. With many activ... More

First Place for the First TimePosted 05/17/2016 by Anja Oss

TJ’s choir students bring home two first place trophies. On May 14th, TJ took a group of forty students to the Music in the Parks choir competition. The past two years they have brought home second ... More

On to the Next LevelPosted 05/16/2016 by Evan Gould

Three senior Spartan athletes signed their letter of intent to play their respective sports at the collegiate level. On April 15th, 2016, three senior Spartans signed their National Letter of Intent i... More

An Example on and off the FieldPosted 05/16/2016 by Annie McAninch

Coach Wendell Smith made the TJ community proud by receiving the MBK25 Honoree.    Wendell Smith, one of TJ’s football coaches, scored his own achievement off the football field by being honored ... More

Balarat Outdoor EducationPosted 05/15/2016 by Cecelia Allen

Volunteering at Balarat provides students with more than just community service hours. Balarat Outdoor Education is an opportunity for students to get community service hours, as well as to try someth... More

Unleash The Ideas Of StudentsPosted 05/14/2016 by Jalyssa Vigil

The Think It Up program takes students’ ideas and brings them to life through public funding. A new program called Think It Up will allow students in grades 7-12 to bring their ideas to life. The pr... More

Backyard BashPosted 05/13/2016 by Olivia Fullerton

TJ hosts another event with fun outside activities to celebrate the end of the year. The Backyard Bash is back at TJ for end-of-the-year fun with games, food, and events for everyone to enjoy. The B... More

Reigning MenPosted 05/12/2016 by Andrew Villescas

On Friday, April 15th, TJ hosted its annual Mr. TJ show in which nine impressive contestants displayed their talents. A fun spring tradition continued with the annual crowning of Mr TJ. This year’... More

Keeping the School in tiPTOp ShapePosted 05/12/2016 by Cecelia Allen

PTO provides support and opportunities for the TJ community. Thomas Jefferson High School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a key component of the school, offering a significant amount of even... More

Almond Takes on AP LiteraturePosted 05/11/2016 by Caroline Cech

English teacher takes a big step in his career by teaching an AP Literature class for the first time. Jeffrey Almond is one of the AP Literature and American Literature and Composition teachers at TJ... More