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The CCT RoundtablePosted 11/22/2024 by Ben Scherer

The 20+ year old CCT program at TJ is experiencing a highly anticipated, impactful change.   The Careers + Communication Technology (CCT) foundations class has been a part of Thomas Jefferson High S... More

Where the Wild Things Are: The Denver Art MuseumPosted 11/21/2024 by Daniella Prime-Morales

The new exhibit features art from beloved children’s author Maurice Sendak.  The popular children’s novel, Where The Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak, has been adapted in many different... More

Presenting the Peer Language HelpersPosted 11/20/2024 by Daniella Prime-Morales

New program aims to give multilingual students a better opportunity to understand content in their non-native language. In recent years, the population demographics of Thomas Jefferson have changed si... More

The 2024 ElectionPosted 11/18/2024 by Cora Grabel

The results of this year’s presidential, statewide, and local elections. On November 5th, 2024, millions of Americans cast their ballots. In the days and weeks before, over 80 million cast their vot... More

TJ Open House – November 19th 5:30-7:00 p.m.Posted 11/06/2024 by EADAIR

Prospective Spartan families – please join us on November 19th to see all of the things TJ has to offer! Students and staff will be here to introduce 8th graders and their families to all the re... More

Almost ShowtimePosted 11/05/2024 by Harper Skurky-Thomas

TJ’s theatre department is back onstage for a production of Almost, Maine. This year’s fall play is almost upon us. After two excellent performances last year, Thomas Jefferson’s theatre cast an... More

Goodbye #19Posted 11/04/2024 by Jesus Flores-Sanchez

Celebrating the career of the Rockies’ beloved outfielder Charlie Blackmon. September 29th 2024, marked the end of an era in Colorado sports history. During Charlie Blackmon’s 3,456th and last-eve... More

Writing Without LimitsPosted 11/01/2024 by Evie Kindell

The new Creative Writing English class allows Spartans to explore new ways of writing. Thomas Jefferson High School has offered similar English classes for many years. Recently, though, some new class... More

The Housing HeadachePosted 11/01/2024 by Simone DiFalco

A summary of recent solutions being implemented to prevent the housing crisis in Colorado. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, shelter is one of the most important things for humans. But o... More

A Strong Principal Makes a Strong SchoolPosted 10/30/2024 by EADAIR

Thomas Jefferson High School Principal Mike Christoff makes an effort to support his school every day. High school is one of the trademarks of American culture. While growing up, Americans watch movie... More