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Denver Gives Pit Bulls A ChancePosted 10/27/2020 by Roxanne Wilkerson

A repeal of Denver’s breed-specific law banning pit bulls is likely to be on the November ballot this year. The City and County of Denver established a pit bull ban in 1989 after two pit bull attack... More

2020 in the Rearview MirrorPosted 10/27/2020 by Avery LoJacono

Viruses, Fires, and Riots, oh my! The year of 2020 has been full of surprises, and these next three months will most likely continue this pattern.  In less than a month, on November 3rd, who the peop... More

Approach on TwitchPosted 10/27/2020 by Rachel SanPedro

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s first Twitch stream has already made history. On October 20th, 2020, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Ilhan Omar met some voters on Twitchâ... More

Connection Without Infection: The Struggles of Starting High School in a PandemicPosted 10/26/2020 by Georgia Hartley

The class of 2024 is experiencing a very different beginning to their high school career.  The beginning of high school is an exciting yet intimidating time for any freshman. They are surrounded by n... More

Unpresidential DebatePosted 10/22/2020 by Ryan Moe

Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden, along with their vice presidential counterparts, took the stage against one another, leaving many questions unanswered. 2020 has been a year of neve... More

A Smoky Summer on the West CoastPosted 10/06/2020 by Lauren Maggio

Wildfires escalated in the West Coast and left the air filled with smoke this summer. Throughout the past month, wildfires have been devastating the West coast. Residents of California, Oregon, and Wa... More

Pandemic AcademicsPosted 09/23/2020 by Ava Ward

For the first time in history, Thomas Jefferson High School is starting its school year entirely online. How do you plan for an uncertain future? This was the question that leaders on all levels of th... More

Registration UpdatePosted 08/07/2020 by EADAIR

We are still unable to service you from inside the building. If you are unable to register through Annual Family update or are new to the district, please call the main line at 720-423-7000 and press ... More

Learning Option Selection for 2020 Fall Semester – AddendumPosted 07/18/2020 by EADAIR

In order to plan for staffing and scheduling for the fall semester, our hope is that families will make their selection no later than August 10th. Please see message from the district below for more i... More

An Un-COVID-entional YearPosted 05/21/2020 by Ava Ward

Despite the unique challenges of the global pandemic, Thomas Jefferson High School still succeeded in continuing the school’s mission to learn, challenge, and lead. The 2019-2020 school year brought... More