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

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.

What 👏 a 👏 jump 👏 into the 2025-26 school year! 🎉

This morning, all 1,700+ JPS employees packed the Frank Herald Fieldhouse for our annual Back to School Rally. From Dr. Butterfield’s unforgettable entrance to a Jenksified version of Jump Around by House of Pain, to the hilarious and inspiring words of Dr. Todd Whitaker, it was the perfect way to start the year together.

A huge thank you to our community partners, food sponsors, and volunteers who made this event possible, to Dr. Whitaker for reminding us to take the leap and make an impact, and to the Jenks Public Schools Foundation for sponsoring this year’s t-shirts. Here’s to a year of courage and making the jump, Trojans!

REMINDER! No school tomorrow, Friday, August 29. Have a safe Labor Day weekend. We'll see you Tuesday, Trojans!

These smiles say it all! Welcome back, Trojans! Let’s make this year one to remember. 🤩

Over the next few days, bus route information will be sent to all parents/guardians who designated their student(s) as bus riders during enrollment/registration. Please check your primary email address for an email from "noreply@transfinder.com" which will contain your student(s) route information—stop location, pick-up and drop-off time, and bus number. Please visit the JPS Transportation page to watch the bus safety video and learn more about expectations for bus riders. Parents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to review this information with students before the first day of school.
https://www.jenksps.org/page/transportation

Apply today for free and reduced-priced meals for the 2025-26 school year.

Eligibility is based on family size and household income guidelines developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Visit the jenksps.org home page to find the link to apply.

Consider these reasons why completing an application can be so important for your student and for Jenks Public Schools:
• Free or reduced prices on school breakfast and lunch
• Helps JPS receive additional funding for technology and internet access.
• Eligible students can receive discounts on fees for ACT, AP exams, and college applications.
• JPS can receive additional state aid funding.
• Benefits your student, your family, and our District!

Exactly 24 hours until the JPS Transportation Hiring Event! Here’s what you should know before you go:

🚌 Jenks Transportation Hiring Event
🗓 Tuesday, July 29
⏰ 2-5pm
📍 Transportation Department - 2075 N. Elm. Jenks, OK

Bus Drivers and Bus Monitors needed!
• Paid Training
• Paid benefits @ 30 hours per week
• Teachers' Retirement
• Competitive Pay
• No experience necessary
• Part-time positions available
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Work on your student's schedule

Call 918-299-1549 with questions. Interviews will be held on-site, and applicants need to bring a current driver's license. Applications can be filled out at https://jenks.schoolspring.com/ (search Bus Driver/Bus Monitor).
Come see how easy it is to make a difference for the next generation!

Yes, Chef! 👩‍🍳
Our Trojans are learning kitchen skills and recipes from across the globe in this Jenks Community Education youth enrichment summer program. Today, these future chefs are cooking up hands-on fun with dishes from France! Bon appétit! 🥕🥖👨‍🍳

Innovation ✅
Creativity ✅
Problem Solving ✅
Persistence ✅
Our Trojans are developing real-world skills while having the time of their lives at Camp Invention at Jenks Northwest Elementary!

Jenks High School Class of 2025! You walked the stage, now it’s time to make it official! 🎓 🎓 Diploma Pickup 🗓 Begins June 17th ⏰ 8:00 am-3:30 pm 📍 JHS Building 6 Guidance Office ⚠️ Graduates must present a student ID or driver’s license when picking up their diploma. ⚠️ Make sure to take care of any Holds. This includes returning Chromebooks. ⚠️ In extreme cases where the parent must pick up the diploma, the parent must bring a note signed by the graduate.

The school year may be over, but the learning never stops at JPS! For the past couple of days, award-winning educator and inquiry expert Trevor MacKenzie has been working with over 50 of our Pre-K–6th grade teachers. He guided staff in sparking curiosity, building student agency, and supporting deep learning through inquiry-based instruction. His visit directly supports our Portrait of a Graduate, and we’re excited to bring these strategies into our classrooms! Thank you, Trevor, for investing in our staff members.

Today kicked off the 6th year of bringing the library to you! Catch the Trojans Read The Way Bookmobile rolling into summer with FREE books and popsicles for the whole family every Tuesday and Thursday through the end of July. Check the schedule below to see when we’ll be in your neighborhood! 😎📚🚌🍧 Tuesdays (east side of the river) 12-12:30 at Helmerich Park 12:45-1:15 at Riverchase/The Lakes Apartments (activity center) 1:30-2:00 at Riverpark Apartments 2:15-2:45 at Deerfield Estates 3:00-3:30 at Bandon Trails Thursdays (west side of the river) 12-12:55 at Churchill Park Neighborhood (118th St. Park) 1:15-2:15 at Veterans Park in Jenks 2:30-3:00 at Summit Apartments

If you have not done so already, please complete Back to School Registration by this Friday, May 30. All returning students are required to update their information prior to the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. Failure to register your child for the 2025-26 school year could delay schedule pick up, meet the teacher, correct bus stop information and correct school assignment. Students who have been placed on hold due to residence can upload your proof of residence on your child's registration. If you have moved out of district, transfer applications will be available June 1, 2025 and MUST be submitted online. Transfer requests will begin being reviewed on July 7 and parents will be notified by email. All information regarding transfers is on the JPS website under "Enrollment." Go to jenksps.org for step-by-step instructions on completing registration. Thank you!

Juniors came to play… but the seniors came to WIN! 🏆🏈 What a night at Powderpuff! The Jenks High School Class of 2025 walked away with a big W, sweeping the juniors in an unforgettable game. But we gotta give credit where it's due, junior man cheer showed UP and snagged the win on the sidelines! Huge thanks to everyone who made tonight possible and to everyone who showed up to support Jenks Cheer!

Doesn't matter if you were here for one year or all the years...you will forever be Trojans. What a week, what a ride it was. This one's for you, Jenks High School Class of 2025. WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP0RPKoUIOs

Shovels hit the dirt this morning as students, staff, and JPS Board members celebrated breaking ground on the final phase of the Jenks Freshman Academy renovation and expansion. Made possible by Jenks voters with their overwhelming passage of bond propositions, the new addition to the Freshman Academy is on track to open in August 2026. We are so thankful for the support of our entire community and our incredible partners at GSHelms & Associates Architecture and Crossland Construction Company, Inc. Together, we are building a better future for our students!