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Thanks to all who submitted content for the newsletters this year! The first newsletter of 25-26 will go out on Monday, August 18th, which is the first day of school for incoming freshmen. All other students will report back on Tuesday, August 19th. Have a wonderful summer, Spartans!
May 26, 2025
We can't wait to celebrate the Class of 2025 at DU Magness Arena tomorrow! The class of 2025 has earned over 20 million dollars in scholarship money and 90% of them have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year University! We are so proud of all of their accomplishments and wish them nothing but success in their futures!
Class of 26, 27, and 28...be sure to get some good rest this week and best of luck on your finals! We can't wait to see you all next fall when the new school year begins!
As we turn the page on another great year at TJ I want to thank our tremendous PTO for everything that they do for our students, staff, and community. They continue to raise the bar each year and I look forward to continuing our amazing partnership next year!
Thank you to everyone for your continued support and entrusting us with your kids every day.
Mike Christoff
Principal
Monday-
No School - Memorial Day
Tuesday-
No School - Graduation
Graduation rehearsal: 12:00 p.m. at DU
Graduation: 2:00 p.m. (see details below about DU's rules and expectations for attendees, parking information, and more)
Wednesday-
Finals:
Period 2 (8:20-9:50)
Period 3 (9:55-11:25)
Period 4 & 5 (11:30-1:00)
Grab n go lunch 1:00-1:30
Make Ups 1:30-3:20
Thursday-
Finals
Period 6 (8:20-9:50)
Period 7 (9:55-11:25)
Grab n go lunch (11:25-11:55)
Make Ups 12:55 - 3:20
9th Grade Orientation & Schedule Pick up: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday-
Finals
Period 1 (8:20-9:50)
Period 8 (9:55-11:25)
Grab n go lunch (11:25-11:55)
Make Ups 12:55 - 3:20
Please click here for all graduation details, including timing, parking, the NO BAG POLICY, and more! Congrats to the seniors of 2025....we can't wait to celebrate you tomorrow!
Please note: all students are expected to attend all of their finals!
THANK YOU Senior Parents!
To the parents of our seniors, the PTO thanks you for your years of support! Whether you have been an active member of the PTO or supported your student and their activities at TJ in many other ways, THANK YOU for being part of the village that supported our school community and got our students to the finish line!
Introducing the PTO’s New Leaders for 2025-26 School Year!
Vice President: Julie Schlater
Bus Stop Art Gallery: Roger Morales
Teacher Appreciation Committee: Beth Hocket, Genia Beale, Caitlyn Storey, and Melody Johnson
Returning PTO Leaders include:
Secretary: Heather Fall; Treasurer: Erin Kimmel; Members-at-Large: Tracy Smith, Roxanne Stevens, & Susan Scovell Store Managers: Monica Snyder & Jill VanAbbema; Food Bank: Becca Mahoney & Megan Perkins; Fundraising: Jill VanAbbema & Tracy Smith; Class Parent Committee Co-Chairs: Carrie Alleman & Sheila Tyler (2026); Tiffany Berry & Katie Mousel (2027); Jill & Kevin Krug (2028)
Much appreciation goes to everyone who has stepped up to help lead the PTO! We are looking to build a more robust fundraising committee for next year to help to continue to grow our funding for the Spartan Grants program.
Do you have an incoming Freshman next school year? Look for the PTO Booth at 9th Grade Orientation, Thursday, May 29 at 6 pm where we’ll be welcoming those new to TJ and selling spirit gear. And next fall, we’ll be looking for three 2029 Parents to join the PTO in the position of Member-at-Large (1) and Parent Committee Co-Chairs (2). Email tjhspto@gmail.com now or next fall if you are interested in learning more!
Hey Spartans fans! The sale you've been waiting for is HERE. Starting 5/26, shop that spirit wear you've been eyeing and save 25% when you spend $100+. Use code HONOR25 at checkout and you're good to go. Ends 6/1.
» Shop your Spartans Sideline Store
Stop by the DECA store after school Mon-Thurs for in-house gear. Feel free to email us with any questions.
If you have a student at Southmoor Elementary, Samuels Elementary, Hamilton Middle, or TJ High AND/OR own a business…. PLEASE READ ON!
In a few weeks (June 14, 2025), we’ll hold the 11th Annual All-For- One Community Golf Tournament at Wellshire Golf Course to benefit our local schools. Many households in the Southmoor area are involved in the tournament. This is your chance to promote your business and benefit our community DPS schools for the low-cost of a sponsorship or donation. Learn more today at allforonegolf.org or call John at 720 232-4554.
Golfer Registration: https://mailchi.mp/9e019a1b5190/mark-your-calendar-now-12816805?e=2d52428bc4
Sponsor or Donor: https://us18.campaign-archive.com/?e=%5bUNIQID%5d&u=f725c83b57540e661c4728dae&id=288fdaf731
Spartan Juniors and Families:
Be sure to check out your Future Center College Planning course in schoology. Now is a great time to familiarize yourself with the resources we’ll use throughout Senior year and to get started on creating your Colleges Considering list in MAIA Learning! Please take a few minutes to complete THIS SURVEY. We look forward to working with you on your college planning!
Emily Webster, M.S. Alyssa Baker, M.Ed.
DSF Lead College Advisor DSF College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.net alyssa_baker@dpsk12.net
The Newman Center is thrilled to announce open registration for Music Creators Camp 2025! This camp is a great opportunity for students to express themselves and get inspired. Need-based scholarships are available, and the camp is open to students with any level of ability. I have attached a flyer with and photos for website and social with details about the camp, as well as some information below. I hope you will be willing to share this opportunity with your community! Please reach out to Luke Wachter if you have any questions!
Learn to Produce Original Digital Music at Music Creators Camp!
What You’ll Experience:
·13-16 years olds at any experience level gain access to advanced software and production tools to elevate their sound
·Hands-on workshops at the Community College of Denver (Auraria Campus) with safe, experienced music professionals
·A growth mindset: Opportunities to collaborate and refine your craft in an inspiring, fun, and welcoming environment
·From composition to recording to production, teens learn everything from melodies and lyrics, to recording instruments and beats
Each camper will complete the session with a portfolio of original digital music, and the tools to continue to explore their own musical journey.
"The instructors were kind to me and helped me to understand the lessons and take my learning to the next level." - Music Creator Camp Student
Join us at Music Creators Camp and compose your next-generation soundtrack.
Attention all 8th-12th graders!
In honor of National Youth Gun Violence Awareness Week, the Denver Police Department will be hosting its Annual Teen Academy on Saturday, June 7th from 9am-4pm at the Denver Police Academy. Youth ages 12-18 will get a hands-on experience learning about a career in law enforcement and meet the various specialty units that make the Denver Police Department unique. This is a great opportunity for youth and their families to interact with law enforcement and ask any questions. At the end of the day, youth will hear from the Denver Police Explorers, Cadets, and Teen Volunteer programs for on-going DPD engagement opportunities and leave the class with a graduation certificate for participating.
Event Highlights:
Crime Scene Investigation
ACT/ Self-Defense Skills station
Stop the Bleed/Torniquet Class
VirTra Tent
Tools and Toys of DPD Specialty Units
Free lunch and swag will be provided
Class registration is open and will remain open until June 1st.
Registration> Teen Academy Application - Google Forms
Please contact megan.ladd@denvergov.org for all questions, comments, and concerns.
Looking for something fun and free to do during this summer? Come to the Ross-University Hills Library! The teen space has more than just books. There's comics and manga, a vinyl record player, board games, and gaming computers. There's always a craft or activity, and there's free snacks too! Plus, the branch will have one teen program every week this summer. Stop by for some free fun out of the sun!
Did You Know...?
We are days away from summer vacation!
Thank you, TJ, for a great year! If you need a challenge for the summer months, try committing to trying one healthy, new thing each week.
Take care and see you in August!
*Need some ideas of FREE things to do in Denver?
If you need mental health crisis resources over summer, please visit: https://sites.google.com/dpsk12.net/tj-counseling-department-remot/mental-health-supports?authuser=0
Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP and Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW. Resources:
Congratulations to all the graduates and the people in their lives who love and support them!! We truly appreciate all the families that have volunteered or donated to so many of our events over the last 4 years! We absolutely couldn’t have done this without you! We wish you all the best in the future!
CLASS OF 2026 PARENTS-WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Senior Sleep Out-Sunday, August 17th
Senior Sleep Out is taking place on Sunday, August 17th. We need a lot of parent support to make this happen. Please see the Sign Up Genius for information about the event and all the ways you can help. This event can't happen if we don't have parents there the entire time.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CADA72FA31-56761796-senior#/
Thank you to all of the parents that helped make our teacher appreciation lunch and Juniors and Junk Food a big success! We appreciate your support of these TJ traditions. Photos of the event are below.
Want to get involved and help with ideas and planning for the Class of 2027? Please contact Class of 2027 parent co-chairs Tiffany Berry at broncofantif@hotmail.com or Katie Mousel at katielmousel@gmail.com
Mark your calendars – Fun Run will be Sept. 13.
The race will be around the TJ area in the neighborhood. We will need people to help with day of registration, water, check-in, etc. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084CA8AE29A3FB6-56150578-class to help.
Class of 2028 Fun Run - TJHS PTO is the link to register for the fun run. Thanks to Andie Stone (Class of 2028) for the design. Please feel free to pass the link to friends and family.
It’s time to give $28 to the Class of ‘28
As the school year wraps up, consider giving $28 to the Class of ‘28 to help cultivate community for our students! If each family gives $28, we get close to our fundraising goals. You can give the $28 for the class of 2028 through the PTO’s Online Square Account:
https://tjhsstore.square.site/product/2028-class-donations/151