Winter sports start on November 17, and registration is open! 

This year, students need to submit a CHSAA sports physical. If your physical is still in date, you can complete the new CHSAA physical the next time you update your physical. Click here to access this new physical:

• PPE Form – ALL PAGES 1-4

• PPE Form – ALL PAGES 1-4 – Spanish

Click here to register for winter sports. Deadline is November 17.

www.familyid.com/thomas-jefferson

If you have any questions for your specific sport, click here to find coach contact information, or visit the Spartan Athletics website for more information.

SEASON START DATES AND COACH CONTACT INFO 2025-2026

Anne Rice
Athletic Director
Assistant Principal

Monday-

• Regular School Day

Tuesday-

• Challenge Day: Juniors A-L (details below)

Wednesday- 

• Challenge Day: Juniors M-Z (details below)

• DSF Financial Aid (FAFSA/CASFA Completion) Workshop: 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Thursday-

• TJ Shadows: 8:00-11:00 a.m.

• Canvas & Capri-suns: 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Friday-

• TJ Tours: 9:00-11:00 a.m.

• College Fair

Saturday-

• Thank you to John Boozer and the support that TJ receives from the annual All for One Golf Tournament! The Annual All For One Golf Tournament began in May 2013 as
  a community fundraising service of the Southmoor Park South Neighborhood Association with a simple idea: Bring the community together around a fun golf tournament to benefit our local schools (Samuels, Southmoor, Hamilton, and Thomas Jefferson).  School System funding is continually reduced and many beneficial activities are being eliminated.  Ten years later with $35,000 in donations to our schools, the All For One Golf Tournament continues to make an impact on students and teachers in our local community.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Your junior has been selected to participate in Challenge Day, a full-day social-emotional learning workshop that has been part of TJHS for over 15 years. Challenge Day is designed to build connections, break down barriers, and strengthen important life skills such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, decision-making, and relationship skills. Students will leave the day with tools to increase resilience, empathy, and confidence—helping create a more supportive school community.

We encourage all juniors to attend. However, if you do not want your child to participate, please complete the opt-out form here: Opt-Out Form.

There will be a $20 program fee however this should not prevent any student from joining. Please contact Sam Davis at sdavis@dpsk12.net if you need a fee waiver.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: NEXT PTO MEETING - TUES 11/4 (6-7pm)

Join us on November 4 in Room 111, to meet other parents and learn more about what your student’s class committee has in store and what help is needed to make it a special year. The speaker for this meeting with be TJHS Social Worker, Samanda Davis. If you need translation services for this meeting, please contact us at TJHSpto@gmail.com 

Minutes from our October meeting have been posted and can be found here

The Food Bank will partner with the school for the November food bank and Thanksgiving Box distribution on November 20. Signup information will be shared soon.

Reach out to Megan Perkins (megandperkins@gmail.com), Becca Mahoney (beccaandjoemahoney@gmail.com) or Jillian Krause (jillian.krause@gmail.com) with questions.

Art club is hosting our annual Canvas & Capri-sun event on Thursday, October 23rd from 3:30 to 5 pm.  Please see the flyer for more information and to sign up! 

The Denver Health School Based Health Center at TJ is now offering flu shots.

• Students must be consented to receive care at the clinic. If you are not consented at the School-Based Health Center, you can pick up a consent form at the clinic which lasts for 4 years.  

• Appointments are required. Families may call the clinic at 303-602-8958 to schedule an appointment. Students that are already consented to be seen at the clinic can stop by to schedule an appointment.

• Covid-19 vaccines are not available at this time.

If your student is already consented, please reach out directly to make an appointment for their flu shot.

In addition, families can also get free flu shots and OTHER vaccines at local Safeway and King Soopers pharmacies for free.  Walk-ins or appointments are welcome, and many locations even offer grocery discounts with your vaccination.

King Soopers

https://www.kingsoopers.com/health/schedule-appointment

Safeway

https://www.kingsoopers.com/health/schedule-appointment

For any questions, please contact TJ Health Office
Sarah Perry, RN
720-423-7061

Retake images and data from Picture Day for Thomas Jefferson High School are now available on the Lifetouch Portal.

To download the images and data:

1. Log in to the Lifetouch Portal.

2. Go to Image & Data Management.

3. Select the retake information you want to view and download.

4. Click the Download button.

If you have questions or need assistance, contact your Lifetouch representative or call the local Lifetouch office. You can also contact Lifetouch Technical Support at 1-800-598-2466 or lnssfieldops@lifetouch.com.

Score the latest styles, cuts and colors at great prices—customized and delivered to you with new discounts every week. 

» Shop your Spartans Sideline Store

For in-house gear stop by the DECA store in the cafeteria after school. Feel free to email with any questions.

The Office of Children’s Affairs and the Tasty Food team are officially kicking off the FREE after-school meal program. Youth ages 3–18 are welcome to stop by any participating site to enjoy a free, nutritious meal. No ID or registration is required. With 14 open sites across the City and County of Denver, there are plenty of convenient options for families.

Blood Drive

Thomas Jefferson HIgh School
Gymnasium

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
or visit RedCrossBlood.org
Use sponsor code: RedCrossBlood.org

Bring a photo ID or your blood donor card, or two other forms of ID.

Buy Your Yearbook Here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/12v4BiS0N1HDYbhNkpQE4hULbMSMztjPmTTh4TCBBbAw/edit?usp=sharing

TJHS Hygiene & Dignity Closet

In support of our students that may not have access to basic hygiene items like deodorant, toothpaste, body wash, etc.  We're building a Hygiene & Dignity Closet in the Health Office so students can discreetly access what they need. 

If you'd like to support this effort, you can donate directly from our Amazon Wishlist Here:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EJ96FNTO260I?ref_=wl_share

Healthy Habits for Teens 

Encourage your students to:
-Drink Water
-Get enough sleep
-Eat Breakfast
-Take care of personal hygiene

Asthma Support at School
If your student has asthma or severe asthma and needs to carry an inhaler at school, please have their health care provider complete this form.

https://www.cde.state.co.us/shs/coloradoasthmacareplan

Cold/Flu Season 
Small daily habits: wash hands often, cover coughs, and sneezes, and stay home when sick.

Note: Paperwork can be returned to the main office and request to put in the School Nurse's mailbox.

Spartan Seniors and Families,

If you need support submitting your FAFSA or CASFA, the DSF/TJ FAFSA/CASFA Completion Workshop is on Wednesday, October 22nd. Sign Up Required! Click here to schedule an appointment! We recommend submitting your app as soon as possible- many schools have December 1 deadlines connected to Early Action Admissions. If you have submitted your FAFSA or CASFA, please complete this form. Thank you!

Seniors: In your Future Center: TJFC2026 schoology course, you will find many resources to help you with your college planning process. Please review the course updates and calendar at least weekly with your family. 

College planning tasks from your Future Center schoology to work on now:

• FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) and CASFA (CO application for non-US citizen residents) are OPEN NOW! Apply today! You complete one or the other app, not both. Even if you are not eligible for federal or state aid, many colleges use the results of the application to determine institutional aid. We recommend that all families complete the appropriate application in a timely manner for best results. 

• Some colleges required the CSS Profile as an additional Financial Aid App. Learn more here. Deadlines are typically within a few weeks of admissions deadlines. 

• Be sure to submit your Common App Transcript Request Form if you’ve applied to any colleges using the Common App. This is the only way we know to send your Transcript and Letters of Recommendation! Steps for Complete College Apps guide

Upcoming Events: For more information, please visit the Future Center schoology course calendar 

Tuesday, October 21st- HBCU and HSI College Fair at East High School @ 5:30pm

Wednesday, October 22nd- DSF/TJ FAFSA/CASFA Completion Workshop. Sign Up Required! Click here to schedule an appointment! 

Friday, October 24th- TJ College Fair in the gym. Pre-registration required! 
Emily Webster, M.S.
DSF Lead College Advisor
emily_webster@dpsk12.net

Alyssa Baker, M.Ed.
DSF College Advisor  
alyssa_baker@dpsk12.net          

Alejandra Rivera-Lopez, M.S.W Candidate
DSF College Advisor- Intern
arivera-lopez@denverscholarship.org

Did You Know...? 

Research shows that in 81% of violent incidents in U.S. schools, someone other than the attacker knew it was going to happen but failed to report it. 

Typically, the information goes unreported because of fear of being a 'snitch' or that the attacker will then target the informant, thereby creating a 'code of silence'.

To penetrate this code of silence, Safe2Tell Colorado initially was founded as a 501c3 non-profit organization, incorporated to develop a statewide anonymous reporting tool available 24-hours a day to accept reports whenever a Colorado youth or concerned adult perceived a threat to their safety or the safety of others.

We wanted to take this opportunity to remind our community about this wonderful resource. We all have a responsibility in keeping our community safe. We are encouraging all staff, parents, students and community members to put this resource in their phone. Here are three ways you can access this program:

1. Download the Safe2Tell Colorado Mobile App and submit a tip through that platform. 

2. Call: (877)542-7233

3. Submit through their website:  https://www.p3campus.com/tipform.aspx?ID=789# 

Mental Health and Social Emotional “Did You Know”: Compiled by Natalie Koncz, Ed.S., NCSP and Samanda Davis, LCSW, MSW. Resources: https://safe2tell.org/home 

We’re excited to share that the Class of 2026 graduation ceremony is officially scheduled for Tuesday, May 26th at 2:00 p.m. at DU.

Between now and then, seniors can look forward to a variety of fun and memorable activities. Be sure to mark your calendars—we don’t want anyone to miss this special day!

🥧 Help the TJ Class of 2027 — and Pie It Forward!
We’re partnering with Hinman Pie, a beloved Denver bakery known for its handmade, all-butter pies! Each 9” pie is $28, and you can add a pint of High Point Creamery ice cream for just $9 — the perfect combo for your Thanksgiving table.

All proceeds directly support the Thomas Jefferson High School Class of 2027, while also giving back to our community through the Pie It Forward program.

🗓 Order by November 12th!
📦 Place your order here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxTHyqpoj6Em0dZkNdcRfzsSHjLQvloOVEuvpZ2bhs33BaVg/viewform?usp=dialog

Thank you for supporting our class and two amazing local businesses!

A huge thank you to all the families and students who came out to support our fundraiser night at Chipotle! We’re so grateful for your generosity and school spirit! 

Please consider making a donation to the Class of 2027’s Class Fund. Donations will support the After Prom (held Senior Year) and other class activities. https://tjhsstore.square.site/product/2027-class-donations/

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 

HELP PLAN FUN EVENTS LIKE THESE

We’re looking for people to help set up restaurant nights (it takes just minutes a month), help plan events like the Fun Run, Sophomore S’mores in the spring, Teacher Appreciation lunches and more. If you think you can spare a few minutes a month to help out, or maybe you just have an idea for a fundraiser, let us.Email jillkrug@gmail.com or kevkrug@gmail.com.

IT’S TIME TO GIVE $28 TO THE CLASS OF ‘28
It’s time to give $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.

Remember, all money raised by these events and donations will help fund an amazing after-prom event during the students’ senior year and a fun event at the end of each school year.

The class of 2029 needs 1-2 parents to volunteer as Class Co-Chairs to lead the planning of fundraising and social events. Each class is expected to raise the money needed to host their After Prom and other activities senior year.  The sooner the fundraising gets started, the more choices there will be for events senior year. Parent sponsors also plan community building activities for the parents of the class of 2029.  We are successful because of your behind-the-scenes contributions, large and small. It all adds up to a stronger community. An engaged parent body shows our students that we care about them!

If you need more information, contact tjhspto@gmail.com.

It's time to give $29 to the Class of '29 

Give $29 to the Class of '29 and help cultivate community for our students!
The Class of 2029 Class Fund supports class activities each year. If each family gives $29 we get close to our fundraising goals.

Give $29 to The Class of '29 through the PTO’s Online Square Account:https://tjhspto.betterworld.org/campaigns/class-2029-donation