October 6, 2025
SCHOOL NEWS
FALL SUPER TESTING DAY Thursday, October 16, 8:30am to approximately 11:30am
All 10th & 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT/ NMSQT exam. The PSAT/NMSQT is a preliminary SAT/National Merit qualifying exam. It serves as practice for the SAT and provides a way to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program for college scholarship, and offers opportunities to connect with colleges and explore careers.
THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR 7, 8, 9 & 12 GRADE STUDENTS.
10TH & 11TH GRADE STUDENTS WILL BE RELEASED AT THE COMPLETION OF THE EXAM.
SENIOR SEMINAR PRESENTATION REVIEWERS NEEDED
Each of the 103 members of the Class of 2026 will be presenting their Senior Seminar capstone projects on October 14, 15, and 16. We are looking for volunteers to evaluate and provide feedback on the students’ presentations. Each student will present for 13-20 minutes on a topic within their chosen career field. Your time, attention, and feedback are greatly appreciated. Please click on the link to sign up. SENIOR SEM VOLUNTEER LINK
STUDENT FEES
As the quarter wraps up, this is a good time to check for any fees still outstanding. Here is a quick tutorial on how to find the fees on Infinite Campus: Paying Student Fees. Fees can be paid online or in-person. For any questions, contact Craig Melville (cmelville@jajags.com).
Not all fees need to be paid at once. While this helps us if they are all paid at once, you can split them up for what works best for your household.
A parking pass only needs to be purchased if your student intends to park in the student lot. The price will drop in the second semester if your student does not get their license until then.
Yearbooks and PE T-shirts only need to be purchased if you want those items.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 16th. If you have concerns about your student that can be addressed in a quick conference, please make plans to attend the open house hours from 3:30pm to 5:30pm or 6:15pm to 7:30pm. If your student is doing well and you have no concerns, we encourage you to spend an evening celebrating their success. If you have concerns that will take longer to discuss, please contact the teacher to set up an appointment. Friday, October 17th are invite only conferences. Invitations will be emailed out by Ms. Adams or individual teachers.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION NIGHT Wednesday, October 22nd, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Do you have questions about the financial aid process? Please join us on Wednesday, October 22nd, via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to seniors on the day of the event. Lesa Briggs, a financial aid educator, will lead a financial aid/FAFSA presentation and will be able to assist with any questions you may have. This event is recommended for families and students in the Class of 2026.
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS
Coming to JA:
Colby College, Waterville, Maine - Monday, October 6 @ 2:15pm
High Point University, High Point, NC - Wednesday, October 8 @ 2:30pm
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO - Wednesday, October 22 @ 10:45am
Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO - Wednesday, October 22 @ 1:00pm
Three universities in Scotland, the University of Aberdeen, the University of Stirling, and the University of Dundee - Friday, October 24 @ 9:30am
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA - Monday, October 27 @ 1:00pm
Community Events:
NACAC National College Fair, Boulder, CO, October 25, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, register here. https://www.nacacattend.org/25denver
STUDENT ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
YEARBOOK ADS AND SENIOR PORTRAIT DETAILS
Are you interested in purchasing a Senior and/or 8th grade yearbook ad? The deadline is approaching! Starting this year, all ads are now being received, designed, and published in our yearbooks by The Yearbook Company. The final deadline for Senior and 8th grade ads is Tuesday, November 18th. Please note: if you have questions or concerns with your ads, you must contact The Yearbook Company directly.
The final deadline for Senior Portraits is Friday, October 31st.
8th Grade Ad Information, Senior Portrait & Ad Information
DONATIONS NEEDED
Environmental/Jaguar Warrior Club is in need of empty pasta jars. We are looking for 14oz or bigger jars and will be decorating these for every teacher to have one. We felt that repurposing pasta jars to allow for donations to save Jaguars would be a great investment for our future and our program going forward. If you have any to donate after a nice family dinner, please deliver these to Mr. Kirkley at the Secondary.
ATHLETICS
JH Boys Basketball Registration
Registration for JH boys basketball will open today, Monday, October 6th at noon. All boys that are scheduled to participate in 2nd quarter basketball will need to register. You will also need a current sports physical to complete the registration process. This physical must be completed on the approved CHSAA form. You can find more information on our registration page here.
JH GIRLS BASKETBALL AND SOCCER TRYOUTS
IMPORTANT UPDATE!!! DATE CHANGE!!! JH Girls Basketball tryouts will be Thursday, November 13th and Friday, November 14th from 3:45pm to 5pm. We are asking you to attend at least one of these dates. You must fill out this form if you are planning on attending tryouts. If you are injured or can not make tryouts for any reason, you must contact Coach Porreco or the Athletic Department BEFORE tryouts!
JH Girls Soccer tryouts
Will be held on October 15th from 4pm to 5:30pm at Broomfield Commons Blue Field #1. This is on the grass fields. If you are injured or can not make tryouts for any reason contact Coach Meg Luceri mluceri@jajags.com or the Athletic Department BEFORE Tryouts. Please fill out this mandatory form before tryouts.
VOLUNTEER/SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
Parent/Teacher Conference Dinner
We Need You! Our first Parent/Teacher Conference of the year is coming up, and we want to show our appreciation by providing dinner for our hard-working teachers on Wednesday, October 16th!
How you can help:
Sign up to help setup/cleanup: SignupGenius Link »
Donate toward the dinner: Contribute via Cheddar Up »
Questions? Contact Cristy Hamilton at cl.hamilton@yahoo.com
Concessions Volunteer Training
October 27th Running the concession stand is a fantastic way for Junior High and High School clubs, sports, and organizations to earn money. 50% of the profits go directly back to your program!
New to volunteering? You’ll need to attend a short training first: Friday, October 27th, 5:00 – 7:30 PM, Secondary Concession Stand - Sign up here »
Ongoing Fundraiser
American Furniture Warehouse Did you know American Furniture Warehouse donates 2–4% of purchases to our school?Just mention "Jefferson Academy Secondary" or our school ID JASCND at checkout — in-store or online — and we’ll receive a portion of the sale!
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