This week, Jefferson students in the PBL Academy were invited to participate in a summer meet up. Students engaged in team building activities, learned about volunteer opportunities in the community, and painted kindness rocks!
Back-to-school paperwork just got easier! There's a new, fast, phone-friendly way to fill out the Free/Reduced Meals Application! You'll be notified immediately. Use the QR code or the link to complete it TODAY! Bonus points if you also complete your student registration! 🙂
Do you have a question for us? We've made the process of finding answers much simpler with our Let's Talk! communication tool. We now have our own Let's Talk! page where you can submit questions directly, and it's easy to navigate! Let's Talk! can be found on our school's homepage at either the "contact us" tab at the top or the blue "Let's Talk" tab on the side of the page.
Freedom Reigns! Happy Independence Day!
The Power of Partnership is highlighted, once again, to help SFSD families get connected to affordable internet. The SF Area Community Foundation is investing $50,000 to enroll households in the Affordable Connectivity Program (AFP). SD Voices for Peace leads the effort.
Voices for Peace is working with SFSD schools to inform families of this program. An enrollment specialist will continue to meet families during school events like parent-teacher conferences, success nights, etc. Eligible families should enroll today! GetInternet.gov
Calling all income eligible SFSD children who will be 4-yrs-old by September 1, 2023! We're recruiting students for FREE preschool with an event on July 5 or 6, 8am-4pm, at the SFSD Learning Lab on the Southeast Tech Campus - 2205 N. Career Ave. Tell your neighbors and friends!
What's for breakfast? What's for lunch? All students can eat FREE this summer by visiting one of our Summer Meal Sites. Check the schedule to find out where and when meals are available in your area!
Congratulations to sophomore Teonna Randle! She won 1st in the 2023 Walgreens Expressions Competition for her original Spoken Word. Nearly 5,000 submissions were entered from students across all 50 states. You can view her piece at https://expressionschallenge.com/2023-winners/
Junior, Charlee Kolb, received 1st place in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for SD. Her drawing, “I’ve Been Here Before” is a self-portrait with overlapping poses and expressions. It will be on exhibit in the U.S. Capitol for the next year. Congratulations Charlee!
Yesterday, JHS graduates, who are alumni of Discovery Elementary, were celebrated for their graduation accomplishments. Congratulations Graduates!
Finish strong! Compete for Excellence! Here is the Semester Test schedule for Thursday and Friday.
With only a couple days left in the school year, it's time to start thinking about summer plans! SFSD has a wide variety of Summer School classes available. Registration ends this Friday, May 26th. Find all the info you need here: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/summer-school
It's not too late to purchase a 2023 yearbook!
Congratulations to the class of 2023! Over 1,600 students walked across the stage yesterday to receive their diplomas. We wish you well on your next steps, whatever those may be! See more photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAEAYF
The Sioux Falls School District high school graduation ceremonies will be held this Sunday, May 21st at the Sioux Falls Arena. Jefferson's ceremony will begin at 11am. Watch live at https://youtube.com/live/zeFaJkfDyB8?feature=share Congratulations Graduates!
We want YOU here!
The Sioux Falls School District is looking to fill their Custodian, Clerical, and American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor roles. Visit the links below to learn more about each position and apply!
🧹Custodian: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3836
💻Clerical: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?jcat=clerical
👋American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=5525
On Monday evening, SFSD held an honoring ceremony for its Native American students who are graduating from 8th grade and from High School. This is an important way to recognize these students in a way that is culturally significant and tied in with their communities. Congratulations on graduation! View more photos here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAE3w8
8th graders coming to Jefferson next year received a big Cavalier welcome this morning! Students were greeted at the door by their future classmates, walked the halls, taught the school song, and heard more about what it means to be a Cavalier. Welcome to Jefferson Class of 2027!
Join us Thursday night for the spring choir concert! The performance starts at 7pm in the JHS auditorium.
Today we celebrated Honor Fest! We recognized students and staff who exemplify the pillars of Jefferson; Serve, Include, Lead, and Compete. Read more at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/jhs/article/1118087
