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Renaissance Committee Celebrates Staff and Students

Renaissance Committee Celebrates Staff and Students

Sky Kane May 5, 2025

American Writer Jim Stoval once said, "You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another,...

Jefferson Students Celebrate Choose to Include Week

Jefferson Students Celebrate Choose to Include Week

Rylee Johnson April 11, 2025

Choose to Include Week 2025 happened March 21 through 28. We kicked off with National Down Syndrome Awareness Day; everyone wore their best crazy socks! The following Monday was pajama day, and we cozied...

City Requests Student Input on Park System

City Requests Student Input on Park System

April 3, 2025

Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation has launched a public engagement survey for its 2030 Park System Master Plan update. This plan will guide the development of parks, trails, facilities, programs, events,...

Esports' Inaugural Year Scores Success

Esports’ Inaugural Year Scores Success

Chera Negese March 4, 2025

With over three billion gamers globally and nearly five million video games, esports is no longer a hobby—it's a global phenomenon. Esports has transformed into a professional sport where serious gamers...

The Quiz Bowl team placed second in their recent competition.

Jefferson Students Compete at Quiz Bowls

Greta Hult January 28, 2025

The list of activities at our own Jefferson High School is immense, and indeed, growing by the day. One highlight of a recent event was the JHS Quiz Bowl team taking home the silver at the Harrisburg competition...

English Learners Prepare for Annual Proficiency Exam

English Learners Prepare for Annual Proficiency Exam

Naomy Ochoa Aguilar January 24, 2025

Have you heard students talking in the hallway about the WIDA? I bet you're wondering what that is. WIDA testing is an annual proficiency exam given to Jefferson's English Learners every winter. It provides...

StuCo members celebrate Ugly Sweater Day

Student Council Hosts Annual Generosity Week

Learys Castello December 20, 2024

It’s that time of year again, Jefferson High School, the season of giving is here with Generosity Week! This cherished annual tradition is not just about fun, games, and school spirit; it’s about coming...

Chris Villa Pineda poses for a portrait. He chose this picture as his favorite because "it's the most authentic picture of my smile."

Photo II Students Learn Portraits with Class of ’24 Seniors

Staff Writer December 20, 2024

Portraits offer glimpses of who a person is. We love to look back and be reminded of special times in our history. This fall, Mr Hulstine’s Photo II class participated in a Portrait Unit that enabled...

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