Thomas Jefferson Middle School recently shared the State of Our Schools presentation from the Board of Education meeting on May 28. The update is a timely look for families at the district’s progress, school planning and current priorities as the academic year heads toward summer. Student publications, arts activities and recognition updates continue to highlight the campus showing an active school community, with academics, communication and student creativity visible across the final weeks of the year.

Q1. What are the programs at Thomas Jefferson Middle School?

Ans. Thomas Jefferson Middle School has student clubs, journalism, music groups, performance activities, service projects and school-wide events to keep students involved outside of regular classes.

Q2. Are there Arts opportunities at Thomas Jefferson Middle School?

Ans. Thomas Jefferson Middle School supports students with an interest in creative disciplines with opportunities in band, orchestra, jazz band, chamber orchestra, drama productions and district art showcases.

Q3. How does Thomas Jefferson Middle School give voice to students?

Ans. Thomas Jefferson Middle School has student journalism through The Cutting Edge and The Captain’s Log. It gives students a platform to write and tell school stories.

Q4. Does Thomas Jefferson Middle School count service activities?

Ans. Thomas Jefferson Middle School has service efforts that are run by the Student Council. These include coat drives and community-based activities that promote responsibility.

Q5. What digital tools do the families of Thomas Jefferson Middle School utilize?

Ans. Thomas Jefferson Middle School communicates with families through Genesis, grade level Google Classrooms, weekly emails, school newsletters and online announcements.