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Health Close to HomePosted 02/19/2016 by Jordan Prochnow

TJ’s school-based health clinic provides students and families with convenient and quality health care. Last year, one of Denver Health Medical Hospital’s school-based health clinics opened at TJ.... More

Goodbye ACT, Hello SATPosted 02/18/2016 by Lucy Peterson

Colorado has switched from an ACT state to an SAT state, requiring juniors to take the SAT instead. For 15 years, high school juniors in Colorado have been required to take the ACT as an entrance exam... More

Beats and BucketsPosted 02/15/2016 by Javontae Jourdain

The TJ drumline wows the crowd at halftime with their impressive rhythm. As the school year progresses, Thomas Jefferson’s extra curricular programs continue to display their hard work for the s... More

Love is in the AirPosted 02/11/2016 by Mia Grijalva

TJ continues old and new traditions to prepare for Valentine’s Day. This week, TJ gets ready for Valentine’s Day by bringing back old traditions as well as beginning new ones. Throughout the week,... More

Sprint to SuccessPosted 02/11/2016 by Maggie Fairfield

TJ’s track team is shaping up with the leadership of a new coach. In the 2014-2015 season, TJ’s track team experienced a huge turnaround when a new head coach was hired. After numerous previous co... More

TJ Rolls Through the Fall SemesterPosted 02/11/2016 by Mia Grijalva

TJ students receive recognition for their outstanding academic achievements.   Thomas Jefferson High School held an academic achievement assembly on Thursday, January 21st to recognize the 446 Sparta... More

A Vore-acious Love of SciencePosted 02/09/2016 by Jordan Prochnow

Nelson Vore brings creativity and enthusiasm to his science classes. Albert Einstein once said, “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” T... More

TJ Head Football Coach Jesus Escobedo Steps DownPosted 02/08/2016 by Andrew Skari

Head Football Coach Jesus Escobedo announced his decision to step down during a team meeting last Thursday. Coach Escobedo made this difficult decision due to health concerns and advice from his docto... More

Super Bowl 50: The Game of the (Half) CenturyPosted 02/05/2016 by Evan Gould

The Denver Broncos will meet the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 with implications to be one of the greatest games ever. After a huge win on January 24th against the New England Patriots, the city ... More

Are You Up for the Challenge?Posted 02/04/2016 by Caroline Cech

The class of 2017 had an eventful Challenge Day that created positive relationships within their class. Challenge Day is a two-day event that allows the junior class to discuss their daily obstacles, ... More