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

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!

That's a wrap on 2024-25! Happy last day of school! Enjoy every minute of your summer! 🌞😎 See you in August, Trojans!

Their time at Jenks High School has come to an end. Here, they found friendships and discovered so much about themselves. They were challenged and tested and emerged stronger than before. The lessons and guidance they were given set them on a path to success, but what truly makes this feel like home is the people. The moments and the memories include their favorite people. Before they leave, these seniors have some parting words for this place and those who made it so special. WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT5T_R9I-cQ

Caps off to the Jenks High School Class of 2025! You did it! 🎓

A big win and a long time coming! Over the weekend, our Jenks High School Boys Track team won their 8th state title, which is their first since 2014. They delivered when it mattered. Congratulations, Trojans! 🏅 4x200 Relay – Kayleb Barnett, DJ Carter, Kaydin Jones, Semaj Stanford 🏅 1600 Meter Run – Brody Maasen 🏅 Long Jump – Kayleb Barnett 🏅 Shot Put – Caleb Beyer