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Weaving the Community TogetherPosted 09/19/2016 by Lucy Peterson

Thomas Jefferson High School is launching a new public and interactive art project to demonstrate that we are more united than we are divided. The UNITY project is a nationwide public art exhibit that... More

Getting into the SpiritPosted 09/16/2016 by Cecelia Allen

Homecoming week will feature a week of school spirit and pride. Thomas Jefferson’s Leadership class has worked hard to set up the annual homecoming Spirit Week with a pep rally, bonfire, and more. S... More

Spartans Start the Year on a RollPosted 09/10/2016 by Morgan VandeRiet

Honor roll students start the year off on the right foot by being honored for their high GPAs. On Wednesday, August 31st, the TJ community came together to recognize the success of the honor roll stud... More

Kick Off to a New SeasonPosted 09/09/2016 by Jordan Prochnow

TJ’s varsity football team celebrates the start of the season with their first win. When the leaves start to turn, the weather gets cooler, and Pumpkin Spice Lattes return, this can only mean one t... More

Welcome from Principal ChristoffPosted 08/18/2016 by dpscms

Dear TJ Spartan students and families, Welcome back! As your new principal, I am extremely excited to get this school year started! TJ had another great year with so many more accomplishments! We agai... More

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