It's Best Buddies day! Buddies met in the library for a fun painting activity this afternoon.
The stats are troubling-47% of SFSD students qualify for free/reduced lunches. Their family's income is not enough to make ends meet. That makes it difficult to support school fundraisers. Operation Hope & Caring helps! Get your tickets to the SF STORM game to support schools!
Does your child have conflict resolution skills to solve everyday problems? Join us Tues, April 18 at 6pm to hear from SFSD & Avera Behavioral Health in this month's Family Forum Series segment. Watch for the link in your email. It's practical advice to strengthen families.
Come cheer on the Cavalier Unified Basketball Team as they take on the Rough Riders and the Patriots Friday Night! Tip off at 7pm at the Roosevelt High School Gym. Halftime entertainment by Dakota Spirit Sparklers & Unity Inc Show Choir. Admission is free!
The School Board has voted to move the last day of student classes to Friday, May 26, 2023 - requiring students to make up two of the five days missed due to weather. Staff will report through Friday, June 2, 2023.
It’s the final day of the South Dakota Week of Work and today we’re turning our focus to the importance of job fairs.
Job fairs play a crucial role in connecting students directly to local businesses and industry leaders, and in the Sioux Falls School District, they happen throughout the year! These events are a win-win for students and businesses alike; students get the opportunity to visit with possible future employers, and businesses get to meet potential future employees.
These events have a bolstering effect on the workforce in South Dakota in different ways. For example, in the pictures shown here, students are attending a summer job fair. This connects high school students of all ages to opportunities to find employment over the summer, which can in turn expose them to opportunities they may like to explore further as possible career paths.
Job fairs are organized by our local Department of Labor Career Launch Advisor and happen periodically throughout the year right inside our schools, so students don’t need to go out of their way at all to get connected. Relationships like these, that are a major benefit both to students and employers, are what the South Dakota Week of Work is all about. When students are exposed to opportunities that help them think about their future career choices, and employers are able to fill the roles they need to succeed in their businesses, everybody comes out on top!
Throughout the week we’ve been introducing you to the many ways in which the Sioux Falls School District teaches students about the importance of planning for their careers after high school. The South Dakota Week of Work is an important tool we use to highlight these events and programs, but it doesn’t end here! Our school counselors, success coordinators, teachers and staff are always on the lookout for ways to help our students prepare for life after high school.
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Cavalier futures are bright! 11th graders attended a career day in the JHS commons, while 9th and 10th graders learned about education opportunities at several locations around the Sioux Falls community including STI, USF, and CTE.
Sophomore, Josie Chiarello was the first Jefferson student selected, through auditions, for All-State Band. All-State Band is among the highest achievements for band members in the state. Congratulations Josie!
The deadline for senior tribute ads is quickly approaching! Choose your size, and pay on Infinite Campus before visiting https://tinyurl.com/JHSseniorad to submit your photos. Deadline is April 30th! Ads will be included in the Yearbook Spring Supplement.
JHS Best Buddies had a ball at the Best Buddy dance last weekend at Washington!
Earlier this spring, the JHS debate team finished their regular season with a 3rd place finish at State. Ben and Josiah received 2nd place in Public Forum Debate. This summer, nine debate and interp students will go on to compete at Nationals in Arizona.
It's National Assistant Principal's Appreciation Week! We'd like to take the time to send a big thank you to Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Siebenahler, and Mr. Stadem for all the work they do at Jefferson!
Congratulations to JHS Teacher, Mrs. Hittner, for being a featured District Staff All Star! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gc6Vja8L2A
It's South Dakota State Assessment Week. Here is the schedule for today, Monday April 3rd.
Congratulations Yearbook Staff on the completion of the 2023 book! JHS Students be sure to reserve your copy of the 2023 book at yearbookforever.com! They will arrive before the end of the school year.
Pop Culture booths took over during Cavalier halftime yesterday as students taking Ms. Gregg's Graphics class shared their designs with their peers during the Spring Comic Con.
Practice safe driving, Buckle Up! Phone Down! The JHS Student Council is sponsoring a safety challenge. Students, are you up to the challenge to practice safe driving? Take the pledge! https://sfbupd.org/take-the-pledge/
As part of Inclusion Week, the Unified Basketball Team took the court Thursday morning in front of a packed house! JHS students cheered on the team as they showed off their skills.
Students who made the Honor Roll during the Spring 2022 semester were treated to delicious sundaes during lunch today! Congratulations students! Keep up the great work! #Compete4Excellence
Mrs. Hittner's PBL Physics class has been working on building shoebox-sized houses and installing electric circuits in them. Today, they showed off their houses in a Parade of Homes.
