When it comes to climate change, many believers and skeptics are losing sight of the reason for the debate: the pain that changing weather is inflicting on people around the world. Whether or not you ... More
Foo Fighters’ ninth studio album smashes sales and expectations The Foo Fighters are an American rock band formed in 1994 by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, who created a new post-grunge genre and usher... More
New staff member Matthew McHenry concluded his first semester as a social studies teacher here at TJ. After a number of years at different schools, social studies teacher Matthew McHenry has found a n... More
Social Studies teacher and girls’ soccer coach, works to create an involved class for his students. A passion for educating is what every great teacher needs. Social Studies teacher Garien Behling n... More
Lauren Palek is an important part of the Spartan community. TJ has been blessed with an outstanding staff. Lauren Palek stands out amongst her peers and is an asset to the English department at Thomas... More
TJ’s Biology teacher Carlie Frydman teaches students to enjoy science. Nevada native Carlie Frydman is a biology teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School. Frydman lived in Boston, where she taught at... More
In a hard fought loss, TJ alumni Tay Anderson recently ran for DPS Board of Education at nineteen years-old. Never underestimate young people. This message is a powerful one, and it sums up the ideals... More
A new tragically relatable musical takes Broadway, and the world, by storm. Oscar Award-Winning composers and singer-songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul wrote the score to accompany a storyline tha... More
A new addition to Thomas Jefferson’s teaching staff brings aid and joy to students. Amy Kalinchuk has joined the TJ community this year for her 26th year of teaching. Her desire to move on from a mi... More
