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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,...

Mrs. Ries is March's Cav of the Month

Mrs. Ries is March’s Cav of the Month

Gage Stanton March 28, 2025

Background (where are you from, where did you go to school growing up)?  Beresford School District in Beresford, South Dakota   What activities were you involved in when you were in high...

Officer Valland Shares Accident Advice

Officer Valland Shares Accident Advice

Officer Ryan Valland March 11, 2025

The Jefferson Chronicle asked Officer Valland what advice he would like to give to our Cavs. Here is what he had to share. What should you do in the case of an accident? If you are ever involved...

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...

Jefferson Theatre Performs Well at One-Act Festival

Jefferson Theatre Performs Well at One-Act Festival

Danika Christopherson February 25, 2025

Each winter, theatre students from across the state diligently rehearse a one-act play for the State One-Act Festival. Throughout the three-day event, schools perform back-to-back in 45-minute slots for...

Jefferson Gymnastics Lands a Successful Season

Jefferson Gymnastics Lands a Successful Season

Staff Writer February 20, 2025

The Jefferson Gymnastics team has closed out a strong season that began in early November. The team did not conduct tryouts, but the first weeks were spent on strength and conditioning. The team had...

Students Prep for ACT Test

Students Prep for ACT Test

Megan Buck February 10, 2025

It’s that time of year again! It's time for big tests that help with college. Many sophomores and juniors are signing up for something called the ACT. But what is the ACT? What is it used for? Most importantly,...

Mr. Conrad is February's Cav of the Month

Mr. Conrad is February’s Cav of the Month

Gage Stanton February 4, 2025

What high school did you attend? In the first graduating class of Roosevelt High School in 1992. Attended Washington High school previous to Roosevelt. What activities were you involved in when you...

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...

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