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An Example on and off the FieldPosted 05/16/2016 by Annie McAninch

Coach Wendell Smith made the TJ community proud by receiving the MBK25 Honoree.    Wendell Smith, one of TJ’s football coaches, scored his own achievement off the football field by being honored ... More

Balarat Outdoor EducationPosted 05/15/2016 by Cecelia Allen

Volunteering at Balarat provides students with more than just community service hours. Balarat Outdoor Education is an opportunity for students to get community service hours, as well as to try someth... More

Unleash The Ideas Of StudentsPosted 05/14/2016 by Jalyssa Vigil

The Think It Up program takes students’ ideas and brings them to life through public funding. A new program called Think It Up will allow students in grades 7-12 to bring their ideas to life. The pr... More

Backyard BashPosted 05/13/2016 by Olivia Fullerton

TJ hosts another event with fun outside activities to celebrate the end of the year. The Backyard Bash is back at TJ for end-of-the-year fun with games, food, and events for everyone to enjoy. The B... More

Reigning MenPosted 05/12/2016 by Andrew Villescas

On Friday, April 15th, TJ hosted its annual Mr. TJ show in which nine impressive contestants displayed their talents. A fun spring tradition continued with the annual crowning of Mr TJ. This year’... More

Keeping the School in tiPTOp ShapePosted 05/12/2016 by Cecelia Allen

PTO provides support and opportunities for the TJ community. Thomas Jefferson High School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a key component of the school, offering a significant amount of even... More

Almond Takes on AP LiteraturePosted 05/11/2016 by Caroline Cech

English teacher takes a big step in his career by teaching an AP Literature class for the first time. Jeffrey Almond is one of the AP Literature and American Literature and Composition teachers at TJ... More

Spartan Wins National Technology AwardPosted 05/09/2016 by Olivia Fullerton

Leo Busse continues to excel through her first two years at TJ after winning an award for Aspirations in Computing. On April 23rd, sophomore Leo Busse won the National Center for Women and Information... More

Access Opportunity ScholarsPosted 05/06/2016 by Morgan VandeRiet

Two Spartans were honored as a part of the inaugural class of Access Opportunity. TJ juniors Amber Mosley and Gregory Gallardo have recently become members of Access Opportunity, an organization that ... More

A Rivalry ReturnsPosted 05/05/2016 by Chase Remme

The TJ vs. East rivalry returns to the diamond at All-City Stadium. Thomas Jefferson’s baseball team has had an excellent run, and as playoffs approach, the game with the rival Denver East Angels on... More