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After enjoying their meal together, seniors were invited to leave their mark on the front windows at JHS.

One Last Meal Together

Amirrah Jackson, Staff Writer May 15, 2026

The annual Senior Cookout, a long-standing tradition at Jefferson, returned this year with all the energy, food, and friendship that students look forward to as the school year winds down. The event brings...

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Little Guests, Big Lessons

Aleyah Bauchspiess, Staff Writer May 8, 2026

The Child Development 2 class is a class any student can take after finishing Child Development 1. The class focuses on the early stages of a child's life, from early childhood to preschool age. Included...

Splash or Be Splashed

Splash or Be Splashed

Emery Stahlecker, Staff Writer May 8, 2026

As the end of the year approaches, seniors look forward to the nationwide annual game of Senior Assassin. The game consists of teams of competing seniors at your school who are playing in a battle royale...

The 2026 yearbook staff poses with a banner celebrating the 2025 book being featured in the Walsworth Possibilities Book.

Behind the Pages

Gabriel Pulford, Staff Writer April 21, 2026

Ever wonder how the yearbook is even made or who writes it? How do they somehow get each school event and quotes? Well, wonder no more. It's the Journalism class, and they work on both the Jefferson Declaration...

The Art of Making Fashion

The Art of Making Fashion

Emily Quezada, Staff Writer April 21, 2026

Classes are now finalizing their last units for the school year, and as a student who appreciates the creative aspect of life. If you have an interest in fashion and want to escape the academic side of...

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Earth Day Keeps Growing

Raniya Ali, Staff Writer April 21, 2026

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. The first Earth Day took place in 1970, founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson. At the time, the public was becoming very concerned about the amount of air...

Four Paths, One Future

Four Paths, One Future

Amirrah Jackson, Staff Writer April 20, 2026

According to an article in Sioux Falls Business, “52 percent of Jefferson students continued on to a college or technical school, compared to a statewide average closer to 62 percent.” But the story...

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Between Seasons

Casimir Arntz, Staff Writer April 16, 2026

When entering the spring season, not only does the snow begin to melt and flowers begin to bloom, but a noticeable shift arises in the hierarchy of school sports and activities at Jefferson. Our students...

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Pain at the Pump

Emery Stahlecker, Staff Writer April 13, 2026

Because of the ongoing war in Iran, gas prices have been going up all over the country, and a lot of people in our community are feeling the impact. For students, parents, and anyone who has to drive every...

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SALSA Club Serves Up Spirit and Service

Emily Quezada, Staff Writer April 13, 2026

SALSA, the Serve and Learn Student Association, is a club that Jefferson High School offers where students can volunteer to help the community. SALSA sets up around 2-3 volunteer events around Sioux Falls...

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Ready, Set, Graduate

Raniya Ali, Staff Writer February 23, 2026

Graduation day is almost here! Seniors are doing many things to get ready for this time, such as organizing, getting gowns, and planning a graduation party. They are also making sure academic credits are...

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