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Presenting the Peer Language HelpersPosted 11/20/2024 by Daniella Prime-Morales

New program aims to give multilingual students a better opportunity to understand content in their non-native language. In recent years, the population demographics of Thomas Jefferson have changed si... More

Hurricane HelenePosted 11/18/2024 by Cora Grabel

As the intensity and scope of natural disasters worsens, many communities all over the country are struggling to keep up. Every year, multiple hurricanes make landfall in the United States. This fall,... More

The Life of Phil LeshPosted 11/15/2024 by Noah Roetto

Grateful Dead founding member and bassist, Phil Lesh, has passed away at 84. Unfortunate news shook the music world on October 25th, 2024, that Grateful Dead bassist, songwriter and original member, P... More

Embracing a New LanguagePosted 11/12/2024 by Kira McBarron

Russian is a complicated language for a native English speaker to learn, but a worthy challenge all the same. In the fallout of a bad breakup over the summer, I needed something to occupy my mind and ... More

TJ Open House – November 19th 5:30-7:00 p.m.Posted 11/06/2024 by EADAIR

Prospective Spartan families – please join us on November 19th to see all of the things TJ has to offer! Students and staff will be here to introduce 8th graders and their families to all the re... More

Almost ShowtimePosted 11/05/2024 by Harper Skurky-Thomas

TJ’s theatre department is back onstage for a production of Almost, Maine. This year’s fall play is almost upon us. After two excellent performances last year, Thomas Jefferson’s theatre cast an... More

Goodbye #19Posted 11/04/2024 by Jesus Flores-Sanchez

Celebrating the career of the Rockies’ beloved outfielder Charlie Blackmon. September 29th 2024, marked the end of an era in Colorado sports history. During Charlie Blackmon’s 3,456th and last-eve... More

Writing Without LimitsPosted 11/01/2024 by Evie Kindell

The new Creative Writing English class allows Spartans to explore new ways of writing. Thomas Jefferson High School has offered similar English classes for many years. Recently, though, some new class... More

The Housing HeadachePosted 11/01/2024 by Simone DiFalco

A summary of recent solutions being implemented to prevent the housing crisis in Colorado. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, shelter is one of the most important things for humans. But o... More

A Strong Principal Makes a Strong SchoolPosted 10/30/2024 by EADAIR

Thomas Jefferson High School Principal Mike Christoff makes an effort to support his school every day. High school is one of the trademarks of American culture. While growing up, Americans watch movie... More