Jenks Public Schools - A Tradition of Excellence with a Vision for Tomorrow.

It’s #NationalPrincipalsMonth, and as we wrap up October, let’s celebrate the work our JPS principals do to support students and staff, inspire and lead others, and set the tone for our schools. Take a moment to thank a JPS principal for the difference they make in our District!

Adding a pop of color to your Halloween with photos from Jenks West Intermediate's Color Run this morning! 🌈🎃🏃‍♀️🏃

Here’s a peek at some spooky (but mostly cute) fun for the feed! Jenks West Elementary students showed off their favorite characters in the annual Book Character Parade this morning. Happy Halloween, Trojans! 🎃📖

Another spectacular Buddy Baseball event this weekend at Hinch Field filled with home runs and high fives! The friendships and memories made from sharing the field together are simply irreplaceable and at the heart of this Jenks Trojan Baseball tradition for 19 years and counting. Thanks to the students, players, coaches, boosters, and fans for making this an unforgettable day on the diamond!

And the kids were runnin' runnin' and runnin' runnin'...Picture perfect day to take a lap (or 10!) at the Jenks West Elementary Jog-a-Thon! Thanks to all the teachers, staff members, and parent volunteers who make this event possible and take the time to cheer on our students. Shout out to the members of the Jenks Cross Country squad for showing up to run alongside and provide as many high-fives as possible!

Better than your average greeting! Jenks High School hosted the District 7 Student Council Convention today and 600 students from neighboring districts received a raucous reception from members of JHS STUCO, Cheer, and Pom. Attendees heard an inspiring message on personal motivation and priorities from Lauren Frost, Miss Oklahoma 2024, before collaborating with peers, gathering fundraising tips from local non-profits, and discussing effective leadership. Our Trojans are always leading the way!

*UPDATE*
The football game vs. Moore has been rescheduled from Friday night to Thursday night (October 23 at 7 p.m.) due to the inclement weather forecasted for NE Oklahoma.

Jenks Trojans vs. Moore Lions
🗓 Thursday, Oct. 23
⏰ 7 p.m.
📍Allan Trimble Stadium
📺 Watch live on Trojan TV on YouTube

There is NO SCHOOL Wednesday-Friday this week due to parent/teacher conference day and Fall Break. School will resume on Monday, October 20. See you next week, Trojans! Have a happy and safe Fall Break!

There’s just something special about Homecoming in Jenks, America!

Talent meets opportunity.

Niang Kop was selected as a Young Scholar in the Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program. More than 1,000 students across the country applied and the eighth grader at Jenks Middle School is one of only 65 students chosen for this prestigious scholarship.

The Cooke Young Scholars Program is a highly competitive pre-college scholarship for exceptionally promising students. Niang will receive comprehensive academic and college advising, as well as financial support and access to summer programs, internships, and other learning enrichment opportunities.

Niang is in the AVID program at JMS where she receives guidance and support from her teacher, Noel Suggs. Her recommendation was submitted by her math teacher, Shelly Davis.

Congrats to Niang on achieving this honor!

Homecoming in Jenks is this Friday!
🎉 Parade – 5:30 p.m.
🏈 Game – 7 p.m. vs. Mustang
Don’t miss it!
More Details: https://www.jenksps.org/article/2468946

Games, food trucks, inflatables, music, and the BEST community ever! Thank you to Gateway Banking / Mortgage, the Jenks Public Schools Foundation, and all our community partners for making the biggest block party of the year possible! Now let’s support our Trojans and head to Allan Trimble Stadium for 7 p.m. kickoff vs. Bixby! 🏈

REMINDER: Tomorrow-Friday, September 26-is a Distance Learning Day for students and a Collaboration Day for staff.
All students will stay home tomorrow to participate in distance learning. There is no in-person instruction tomorrow. Staff members will use this time for collaboration, professional development, and strategizing to support students.

Students in grades Pre-K-2 will bring home assignments today, while students in grades 3-12 will access assignments via Canvas. Watch this video for a full explanation of what to expect on Distance Learning Days at Jenks Public Schools.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9BcJEDqa1M

The remaining Distance Learning Days for 2025-26 are:
Friday, September 26
Friday, November 7
Friday, February 27
Friday, April 17

Hometown Huddle is THIS Friday! Join us from 5-7 p.m. at Jenks Downtown Commons for the biggest block party of the year, presented by Gateway Bank and the Jenks Public Schools Foundation. Bring the whole family! We'll see you there!

🍕 Food Trucks
🎮 Games & Inflatables
🎵 Live Music
🏈 Stick around for the Jenks vs. Bixby game at Allan Trimble Stadium, kickoff at 7 p.m.!

JPS is proud to be part of the greater Tulsa community and on 918 Day, our students and staff welcomed Mayor Monroe Nichols and his team to our District. At East Elementary, students guided the Mayor through Rentie Grove and the rich history of the area. At Jenks Middle School, the Mayor was welcomed by the band and visited several classrooms-Chinese, Science, and AVID-with the help of members of JMS STUCO. Thanks to Mayor Nichols for taking time to visit our campuses! #918Day

Since 2006, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) classes have helped Jenks students close the opportunity gap and realize their full potential. AVID prepares students to achieve college and career success by building confidence, developing classroom communities, and providing foundational skills to navigate what’s next after high school. Today, on National AVID Day, we recognize our teachers, students, and administrators for shaping the Jenks AVID program into something truly life changing. Last year alone, Jenks AVID students received over $3 million dollars in college scholarship offers! Many AVID students are the first in their family to attend college, and we are so grateful to be one of the many school districts across the country to offer this program! Learn more about AVID at Jenks by tuning in tonight at 6 p.m. on KJRH. AVID teachers and students will be featured as part of the live newscast from Allan Trimble Stadium!

Trojan fans, before you attend the MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl on Friday night, take a moment to review this important information:

B Street will be closed from the Jenks High School entrance (just east of 1st St.) to the west side of the Frank Herald Fieldhouse. Please allow extra time for driving, parking, and walking to Allan Trimble Stadium. Street closures will begin at approximately 5:30 p.m.

To ensure the Backyard Bowl is a safe, enjoyable event for all, please review the graphic of prohibited items. Clear bag requirements are in effect, and all bags are subject to search.

MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl
Union Redhawks @ Jenks Trojans
Allan Trimble Stadium
7 p.m. Kickoff
Gates open at 5:30 p.m .
Streaming live on TrojanTV at 6:45 p.m.
Tickets available in GoFan App or online at https://gofan.co/event/3773659?schoolId=OK24458

We will never forget. 🇺🇸
This morning, Jenks High School students placed 2,977 flags near the campus entrance to honor every life lost on 9/11. Led by the Jenks Young Americans Foundation and Student Council, the memorial included a moment of silence and remarks to remember the victims and heroes of that day.

We are proud to recognize 11 Jenks High School students who have been named National Merit Semifinalists, an honor reserved for the nation's top academic performers.

Join us in congratulating Tej Beniwal, Krishna Bhadriraju, Jeffrey Emmons, Kaytlin Flaherty, Aiden Hoskin, William Huckell, Sanjiv Krishna, Andrew Li, Emily Taylor, Jack Whiteley, and Emma Zhang on their incredibly impressive achievement!

This marks the 15th time in 17 years that JHS has had 10 or more National Merit Semifinalists. Great work, Trojans! Your hard work continues to set the standard.