
Congratulations to the JHS Speech and Debate Team for their 1st Place Finish at the National Qualifying Tournament this weekend. 10 Cavaliers qualified to compete at the National Tournament this summer. #CompeteforExcellence


Cheer on the Cavaliers as they hit the mat this week at State Wrestling! Starting Thursday, you can catch all the action in person at the Denny Sanford Premier Center or online at SDPB.org. #CompeteforExcellence


Tuesday, Feb 20 is a NO SCHOOL day, so be sure to stop by Oscar Howe Elementary for the second Community Health & Wellness fair, put on by the Community Learning Centers! There are lots of activities for kids, tons of community vendors, and amazing prizes for all!


Join us for a night of music! The band's winter concert will feature the freshman band, concert band, and symphony band. The concert will also feature the 80 students who will be traveling to and performing later this week in San Diego.


The Augustana Art Invitational was held at the Center for Visual Arts on the AU campus on February 2nd. Congratulations to Haley Summers, Preston Ver Steeg, Olivia Darby, Elie Land, and Anializ DeJesus for having their work recognized. #competeforexcellence





It is National School Counseling Week! A big THANK YOU goes out to our JHS counselors and all they do. Students, stop outside of the counseling office during lunch today and tomorrow to write a note of appreciation for your counselor. #PeopleMatterMost


Congratulations to the cast and crew of the one-act play! They received a Superior Play Award, and Superior Tech Award at the State One Act Play Festival on February 1-3. Zander Dziedzic, Riley Galer, Katarina Jefferies, and AJ Venekamp also received Superior Acting Awards.


A big thank you goes out to our Department of the Month, the Special Education Department!


Future Cavalier Parents and Students, 8th Grade Registration Meetings will be held Saturday, January 20th from 10-11am and Tuesday, January 23rd from 7-8pm.


Please help us in congratulating Jefferson High School science teacher Kayla Hakari for being the McTeacher of The Month! Mrs. Hakari showed up to a teacher-staff meeting yesterday expecting it to be another regular staff meeting, but was surprised with an award, some funds for her classroom, and free McCafe! Kayla is always going above and beyond, and this recognition is a reflection of her dedication to all of her students.
❤️Congratulations! 🎉 And thank you for everything you do! 👏


Congratulations to JHS Chemistry Teacher and Student Council Co-Advisor, Kayla Hakari! Mrs. Hakari was nominated by a student, and chosen to be the McDonalds Teacher of the Month!


Dangerous weather conditions mean all activities/events for SFSD students for the
evening of Fri., Jan 12 and all day Sat., Jan 13, 2024 are being postponed.


Due to snow days we will be running a full day schedule for Semester Tests on January 10th and 11th. Students check your school email for more information.



No School Today - Tuesday, January 9, 2024


Sioux Falls Public Schools are closed Monday, January 8, 2024 due to weather.


Come support Jefferson Basketball this Friday and Saturday at the Presidents Bowl Basketball Classic!
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Don't forget to get your Early Bird Tickets to the Presidents Bowl Basketball Classic!
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Get your tickets TODAY for the Inaugural Presidents Bowl Basketball Classic. The event will be held on Dec 29th & 30th at the Sanford Pentagon. Come out to support the Cavaliers Basketball teams over Christmas Break! #GoCavsGo



Here we come a-caroling! Start your winter break off with the Jefferson choirs' holiday concert. Thursday, December 21s, at 7pm in the JHS Auditorium.

Get your tickets now for the Presidents Bowl Basketball Classic!
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