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Registration and School Picture Information for the 2016-17 School YearPosted 06/29/2016 by dpscms

Dear TJ Family, In an effort to help mitigate the rising costs of text/e-books, lanyards, IDs, planners and copying, we are asking the families to contribute $35 per student as a yearly registration ... More

Summer SendoffPosted 06/06/2016 by Jordan Prochnow

As the end of the year arrives, students embark on the journey towards an excellent summer. Finals are over, the weather is warm, and the seniors have officially graduated. It is time for summer, and ... More

History Has its Eyes on HamiltonPosted 06/05/2016 by Anja Oss

The musical about founding father Alexander Hamilton, written by MacArthur genius Lin-Manuel Miranda, revolutionizes musical theatre. When Broadway playwright, composer, and performer Lin-Manuel Miran... More

Destined for GreatnessPosted 05/26/2016 by Lucy Peterson

The Thomas Jefferson/George Washington Destination Imagination team makes their way to Globals. Destination Imagination (DI) is a volunteer-led educational organization that teaches 21st century skill... More

Aiming for SuccessPosted 05/26/2016 by Caroline Cech

Physics students at TJ test their knowledge in the subject by building catapults to throw certain distances. On Tuesday, April 26th, all physics students launched their catapults with the goal of hit... More

Driving Down UnderPosted 05/25/2016 by Jalyssa Vigil

Spartan golfer is invited to compete overseas in Brisbane, Australia. As the school year ends, students make plans to occupy their time over the summer. Sophomore Andrew Villescas, will be planning a ... More

Setting Up for SuccessPosted 05/25/2016 by Cecelia Allen

Paula Mortel plans to improve her volleyball skills while playing for college scouts this summer. Junior and volleyball player Paula Mortel will be playing volleyball on a team in California this summ... More

All for One Community Golf TournamentPosted 05/25/2016 by Morgan VandeRiet

Four Spartans were honored to participate in a golf tournament that benefited Southmoor Park neighborhood schools. For the second time in three years, Thomas Jefferson students have golfed in the All ... More

Grand Slam SadlerPosted 05/25/2016 by Morgan VandeRiet

Junior Rachel Sadler dominates both on the tennis court and in the classroom. The TJ community includes many amazing athletes and many outstanding students; junior Rachel Sadler happens to be both. On... More

An Out of Body ExperiencePosted 05/24/2016 by Michael Katsman

A few AP Biology students were able to experience a once in a lifetime event at a cadaver lab. This year’s AP Biology students had the opportunity to attend the annual cadaver lab, which, for most p... More