Thomas Jefferson High School
2501 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Phone: (712) 328-6493
Fax: (712) 328-6497

Report an Absence
(712) 328-6549

Counseling Center
(712) 328-6491

Jacket Journal
January 2012

TJHS Alumni Web site

Class of 1960 NEW

Class of 1961 NEW

Principal
Lisa Dale

School Administrative Manager
Dan Merriam

Assistant Principals
Kristine Hennings
Kevin Mills
Jesse Tvrdy

 
 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Eighth Grade Open House
February 28, 2012
6:30 - 8:00

Learn about registration for next year, take tours and see what exciting electives are available for your child at TJ. Refreshments will be available.

Read Daily Announcements

Senior Calendar

Hall of Fame Nominations

Printable Form On-line Form

Bell Schedule

Parent Power School Directions

Student Physical and Parent Permission Form

Student Physical and Parent Permission From - Espanol

HEADS UP! Concussion Fact Sheet

Check out the Staff listings for class websites!

NCAA-NAIA Presentation

12th Grade Presentation

Order Your Yearbook               The Swarm

Lost Your Yearbook or Forgot to Order One? Go Here to Purchase Back Issues! bit.ly/TJHSYearbooks

 

Boys Bowling Wins
Conference Title

On Friday, February 3rd the Thomas Jefferson Boys Bowling team traveld to Sioux City to compete in the Missouri River Activites Conference Tournament.

The boys finished the season 19-6 in conference play. The boys broke 3000 pins for the first time this season. Devin Kemmish finished first in the conference overall and had a game high of 278 (series of 511 in 2 games), Cody Sales was second overall and Seth Muckey finished third individually in the conference.

The girls also bowled a great match, bowling one of their best scores of the year missing 3rd place by 37 pins.

Thank you to all of you who wished them luck and supported the team throughout the year,

Coach Lutz

The Jefferson Edition
Earns Division I
Superior Rating

On Monday Night, at 9:30pm, Thomas Jeffeson's Show Choir took to the stage at the Iowa High School Music Assocation's State Show Choir Festival. With 20 groups performing TJHS was one of only 5 to earn the coveted superior Rating.

 

Iowa Youth Congress

Nyachan Pal and Kyle McGlade attended the Iowa Youth Congress in Des Moines, Iowa October 27, 2011 thru October 29, 2011

Annual Senior Panoramic Picture

2012 graduates are invited to take the annual senior panoramic picture on Wednesday Oct. 5th at 10am on the north side of the building. You will not need money on this date. Please plan to attend and be in the picture. You will be dismissed over the intercom.

Google and iKeepSafe Partner with School District to Host Internet Safety Workshop for Parents October 4th


You don't have to be a computer expert to keep your child safe online!
All District parents are invited to participate in a free workshop on how to protect your children on the Internet. The event will be held
on October 4th, at Abraham Lincoln High School from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m.

Pre-registration is not necessary. However, you may also register by sending an email to:
digitalliteracytour@gmail.com or by accessing the online registration form on the District's website at www.cb-schools.org

Co-host Google will supply snacks and Google goodies as part of this Digital Literacy outreach. Iowa Senator Mike Gronstal will be a guest speaker at the workshop.

Secret of New Thomas Jefferson Buzz Mascot Revealed at Football Game

Thomas Jefferson unveiled a "leaner and meaner" Buzz Mascot, Friday, September 9th at the beginning of the varsity football game. Students and staff participated in creating a video to generate "buzz" for the new mascot's look.

 

TJHS Chess Team

In its second year of existence the Thomas Jefferson Chess Team picked up its first win ever in league play. They defeated the ladies of Duschesne 3 1/2 - 1 1/2.

Points were scored by Junior Kaylinn Taggart on Board 1, Junior Andrew Hanson on Board 2, and Senior Jessica Martin on Board 3. After a hard fought, hour and a half game Freshman Tanner Wallace earned a 1/2 point draw.

Cross Country Making Strides

Varsity Runners: Brian Collinson, Kadin Wright, Gary Blackford, Zach LaCombe, Kyle McGlade, Matt Powders, Eldon Warner
(not pictured: Brad Stokes. )

The boys Varsity Cross Country has placed 2nd in the last 2 meets (Creston & Harlan) & the AL Invite. They placed 3rd in Glenwood, Lewis Central, and Carroll Kuemper.

 

2011 Homecoming Royalty

Homecoming King - Kyle McGlade
Homecoming Queen - Kara Bussing

2011 Homecoming Court

Back Row: Seniors Ricky Miller, Jacob Morgan, Austin Schulyer, Kyle McGlade, & Connor Riche

Middle Row: Juniors: Dominic Wilson, Emily Kilnoski & Seniors: Melanie Menke, Cassie Savage, Alison Arnold & Zarah Taylor & Sophomores: Shelby Gwennap & Matt Raes

Front Row: Freshmen: Fae Walker & Riley Lemke

Not pictured senior Kara Bussing

 

 

 

   

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Free and Reduced Meal Application

The Free and Reduced Meal Application is now available on the Nutrition Services web site or by clicking this LINK

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IOWA SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS

Thomas Jefferson High School receives a 19 on the Iowa Safe and Supportive Schools Index that measures school safety, student engagement and the overall learning environment.   Learn more about the results of the survey and Iowa Safe and Supportive Schools Index by clicking on thelink below.

Iowa Safe and Supportive Schools Index

 

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