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Check MatesPosted 12/01/2016 by Baxter Stein

TJ’s chess team kicks off its season in the Denver Chess League. TJ’s chess club, sponsored by GT advisor Brian Weaver, is one of six teams that make up the Denver Chess League. Spartan chess play... More

Shooting for the StarsPosted 12/01/2016 by Reagan Tucker

The Lady Spartans basketball team returns with more pride, stronger plays, and a fierce attitude. Ready to begin another phenomenal basketball season for the 2016-2017 school year, the Lady Spartans a... More

A Palatial DinnerPosted 11/30/2016 by Lucy Peterson

CTE Partnership Coordinator Danny Showers hosted a dinner at Denver’s Brown Palace Hotel to give back to his students and honor DTC Rotary President Anne Wilcox. Danny Showers, CTE Partnership Coord... More

A Shift in Standardized TestingPosted 11/29/2016 by Layne Ware

TJ’s junior class prepares to take the SAT due to a district change in standardized testing. With the first semester coming to an end and SAT testing around the corner, students are trying to find t... More

DECA’s Emerging LeadersPosted 11/20/2016 by Mia Grijalva

DECA prepares for success at their district conference. TJ DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) dominated their district conference and lived up to the motto of the chapter this year of  â€... More

A Smashing Way to End the SeasonPosted 11/18/2016 by Grace Leonard

As volleyball’s regular season came to a close, the team fought their way to state before saying farewell to five seniors.   Senior night for TJ volleyball kicked off for their game against South H... More

A Noteable PerformancePosted 11/15/2016 by Madeleine Abram

TJ Choir students continue to practice hard and shine on stage. At Thomas Jefferson High School, there are a variety of different choirs: Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Advanced Choir, and Monticell... More

Leading the Way with SkillsUSAPosted 11/14/2016 by Baxter Stein

The Spartans in SkillsUSA are in the midst of another successful year of learning and competition. SkillsUSA is a nationwide organization dedicated to setting up students for careers in business, tec... More

CCT Magnet Open HousePosted 11/08/2016 by Morgan VandeRiet

Following an all school open house in October, a CCT open house is set for prospective students to attend this Thursday. Thomas Jefferson High School is once again hosting an open house, specifically ... More

All Treats No TricksPosted 11/04/2016 by Megen Priest

Thomas Jefferson High School throws its annual Trick-or-Treat Street to celebrate Halloween with future Spartans. A fun time was had by all at Thomas Jefferson’s fourth annual Trick-or-Treat Str... More