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Historical Hurricane Strikes CaliforniaPosted 09/10/2023 by Jesse Smith

For the first time in almost a century, a hurricane has hit the Pacific West Coast.  From August 16th through the 21st, Hurricane Hilary struck the Pacific Gulf of Mexico and the Baja California Peni... More

Mark Your CalendarsPosted 09/07/2023 by Campbell Mahoney

A sneak peak at the most eagerly awaited school events for the 23-24 school year.  The 2023-24 school year has officially begun, and school spirit is running high. With Spirit Week coming up and Home... More

Registration for the 23-24 school year is open!Posted 08/09/2023 by EADAIR

Click here for frequently asked questions and registration guides: https://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org/enrollment/online-registration/   To register online, sign in to your Parent Portal (https://myport... More

The Annual RundownPosted 05/23/2023 by Campbell Mahoney

As the semester draws to a close, TJ Spartans remember and reflect on the events of the 2022-23 school year. Truly the first normal year since COVID, the 2022-23 school year has been full of ups and d... More

“Oh, The Places You’ll Go”Posted 05/23/2023 by Makayla Vasquez

The end of the year brings fun events that build the TJ community and help send the seniors off on their next big adventure. The first normal year back in school after COVID is quickly coming to an en... More

Pay-As-You-ThrowPosted 05/10/2023 by Maria Goergen

Denver has a new plan for waste management, which involves residents paying for trash collection. In January of 2023, the City of Denver introduced a new policy for waste management. The initiative in... More

The Colorado River CrisisPosted 05/09/2023 by Jesse Smith

A decades-long drought has affected the Colorado River, and states surrounding the historic waterway are suffering. The Colorado River spans 1,450 miles across the southwestern U.S., flowing through s... More

Diaz’s Dress DrivePosted 05/05/2023 by Alexa Tsvetkov

A TJ senior has set up a way for prom dresses to be more accessible to the TJ community. Prom is right around the corner and the end of the year rituals are coming fast. Prom dresses and accessories a... More

Rock Hurling KillersPosted 05/05/2023 by Ben Hartley

Three 18 year-olds from Colorado have been charged with first-degree murder after throwing rocks at passing cars. Alexa Bartell was just twenty years old when a rock smashed through the windshield of ... More

SkillsUS YAYPosted 05/02/2023 by Ravi Apte

TJ’s SkillsUSA team competed in the state competition and came out victorious. Thomas Jefferson High School competed at the SkillsUSA state competition in Pueblo on April 3-4th. TJ’s SkillsUSA cha... More