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Co-Teacher to Full-TimePosted 12/13/2024 by Kira McBarron

A temporary addition to the Thomas Jefferson Science Department, is now a permanent member of the Math Department. Emily Churchill previously taught middle school Special Education math and science in... More

Don’t Fake It Till You Make ItPosted 12/13/2024 by Sonja Calhoun

My advice on how to be your most confident self. Nobody is born with insecurity. We are born sure of ourselves, with no awareness or knowledge of external judgment; we are born feeling completely whol... More

Smorol the Super ScholarPosted 12/13/2024 by Sonja Calhoun

TJ English teacher continues to positively impact students inside the classroom. At Thomas Jefferson High School, the Spartan community has an amazing team of English teachers. Every day, these teache... More

Production PhenomPosted 12/13/2024 by Max Feierstein

Dive into the creative mind behind the newest TJ sports hype videos.  During the 2023-24 school year, the Spartans saw a great number of amazing Thomas Jefferson High School hype videos from Shots By... More

The Endless PagesPosted 12/13/2024 by Lei Brewer

Reading is a never-ending adventure of fun and discovery. Reading can be something that is perceived as boring and isn’t the most fun thing to do, but this couldn’t be far from the truth. ... More

Italian Food Misconceptions Posted 12/12/2024 by Ben Scherer

Italian is a well known cuisine, as many people worldwide know some type of dish from Italy.  Italian food is considerably more than just pizza and pasta. In fact, the cuisine is very diverse and com... More

Surviving the SlumpPosted 12/12/2024 by Leila Olbricht-Simon

While the cold often brings despair, here are some tips and tricks for getting and staying out of the inevitable winter slump. Winter is creeping up, which means so is the assured winter slump. Howeve... More

Keeping Calm with KonczPosted 12/11/2024 by Simone DiFalco

Natalie Koncz seeks to make a safe and open space for all students and staff members through her role as the school Psychologist. It is no secret that in the last decade, mental health has become a su... More

From Bedroom Beats to Global StadiumsPosted 12/11/2024 by Amelia Mendoza-Stancer

Billie Eilish recently began her world tour for her new album Hit Me Hard and Soft. Popular singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, known for her frequently played songs “Ocean Eyes,” “Bad Guy,” and ... More

Tasty Treats Around TJPosted 12/11/2024 by Noah Roetto

Take a deep dive into the best food spots near Thomas Jefferson High School. One of the many great things about Thomas Jefferson High School is the abundant choice of restaurants in the nearby area. W... More