A one-of-a-kind event powered entirely by student leadership!
The TEDxJenks event featured 20+ powerful speakers and sparked meaningful conversations on a variety of topics. The only student-organized TEDx in the region—huge kudos to the Jenks students, staff, and admin who made it happen!
Raising the bar and redefining excellence.
Congratulations to the Jenks High School Class of 2025 valedictorians and salutatorians! Your dedication, resilience, and drive have led to an incredible achievement. We’re proud of you, Trojans! 🎓👏
Can you believe it? We are exactly three weeks from the 2025 Jenks High School Commencement Ceremony. Here are some important graduation details you don't want to forget! ⬇️
🎓 2025 JHS Commencement
🗓️ Monday, May 19
📍 Mabee Center (81st & Lewis)
🕖 7 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)
⚠️ Seating is available on a first-come-first-serve basis (no saved seats after 6:45 pm)
📺 Can't make it to graduation? Watch it live on the JPS Facebook page!
Jenks Southeast Elementary first graders in Ms. Harris’s art class have created something truly special! Together, they designed and painted a Play Me Tulsa piano with an adorable musical cat theme. Catch it at Tulsa Mayfest before it finds a new home in our community, ready for everyone to play, enjoy, and purr-form on! 🎶🐱🎹
Say hello to your 2025 Mr. and Miss JHS, Mustafa Siddiqui & Marissa Williams! From academics to leadership and everything in between, these two truly represent what it means to be a Trojan! Congratulations to all the nominees, finalists, and these two outstanding Jenks High School seniors. You all made it an unforgettable night! 👑
REMINDER: Today-Friday, April 18-is a Distance Learning Day for students and a Collaboration Day for staff.
All students will stay home today to participate in distance learning. There is no in-person instruction today. Staff members will use this time for collaboration, professional development, and strategizing to support students.
Students in grades Pre-K-2 brought 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
After today, there are no remaining Distance Learning Days for 2024-25.
The Jenks Northwest Trojan Trail is officially open! 🌳👟
This afternoon, Jenks Northwest Elementary celebrated the opening of their new trail with a ribbon cutting and their first-ever family hike, bringing the community together to enjoy this new space behind the school. A special thanks to JNW students who helped choose the trail’s name through their votes. Here's to many more adventures and memories made on the trail ahead!
Big shoutout to the 6️⃣ incredible @jenkshs student-athletes who just signed to compete at the next level! Your talent, grit, and commitment have paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder. This moment is a testament to your journey, and we can’t wait to see what’s next. Congratulations to you and your families on this huge milestone! #ForeverATrojan
Congratulations to Jenks High School senior, Vung Neam, for being selected for the 2025 Dell Scholars Cohort! The Jenks AVID student is one of only 500 students in the nation to receive the Dell Scholarship. As a Dell Scholar, Vung receives $20,000 per year on top of any scholarships already received (for 6 years), access to personalized support, a Dell laptop, book credits for four years, mental health and wellness support, and guidance for career success.
Special thanks to the teachers and administrators like Jinafer Brown and Eric Fox, who have provided so much support and guidance to Vung along the way!
We’re so thrilled for you, Vung! We are excited to see how you use this incredible opportunity to pursue and achieve your dreams!
Your opportunity to join our Trojan family is quickly approaching! We are hiring for ALL positions! Representatives from all of our school sites are ready to meet you and answer your questions. Don't forget your resume! We'll see you there!
🗓 April 9, 2025
⏰ 3:30-5:30 pm
📍JPS Education Service Center (211 E A St, Jenks, OK 74037).
💻 Check out our current job openings on our website at https://jenks.schoolspring.com/.
The accolades keep rolling in for our District Teacher of the Year! Melodie Beacham-Boyd was shocked to learn that she has been named one of the most exceptional educators in the state and is a finalist for the Aeros Award for Eastern Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. The Aeros Awards recognize the top teachers in Oklahoma and celebrate those who elevate their communities to new heights. Next month, Ms. Beacham-Boyd will attend an awards ceremony with other finalists from around the region. Congrats on another distinguished honor!
A huge thank you to author and illustrator, Hannah Harrison, for visiting with our Jenks West Elementary Trojans this week! Hannah shared stories from her childhood, the evolution of her drawings and books, and her publication journey. She even read a few of her hilarious and heart-warming books. Thank you for inspiring our students to dream big!
They are engaged in academics, involved in activities, and contributing to their community. The finalists for the prestigious title of Mr. & Miss JHS not only represent the Class of 2025 but also the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and responsible citizens. Congrats to these 1️⃣0️⃣ seniors on being named as finalists for Mr. & Miss JHS!
Mr. JHS Finalists:
Aiden Acebo
Jack McInelly
Shield Mulalira
Mustafa Siddiqui
Sam Stone
Miss JHS Finalists:
Natalie Conkling
Elisha Dalmeida
Ragon Joslin Francy
Anika Patton
Marissa Williams
Join us on Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m. in the Building 6 Auditorium for the 2025 Mr. and Miss JHS ceremony. Seating is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Learn more about each finalist here!
https://www.jenksps.org/article/2122910
Registration for students returning to Jenks Public Schools in the 2025-26 school year is open now. If your student(s) are returning to JPS for 2025-26, please complete registration by May 30, 2025.
Click here to get started!
https://www.jenksps.org/page/25-26-back-to-school-registration
IMPORTANT: Back to School Registration is ONLY for students returning to JPS for the 2025-26 school year.
Each year, parents/guardians are required to update and confirm information for all Jenks Public Schools students. This process allows the District and school sites to access important information and communicate with JPS families. The information provided by parents/guardians also contains data the District is required to send to the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
Full details and answers to frequently asked questions can be viewed by clicking the link above.
Thank you!
***UPDATE for Jenks Northwest Elementary families*** The standoff is over and the suspects are in police custody. Northwest Elementary will start at 9:45 a.m. for grades K-4 and Pre-K will begin today at 10:30 a.m. Bus routes will begin at 9:15 a.m. so please have your student(s) at the bus stop by 9:15 as pick up times may vary. Parents can drop off students starting at 9:30 a.m. for grades K-4. Pre-K parents can drop off students starting at 10:15 a.m. Thank you for your patience and understanding as this unfolded this morning. Thank you to our JPS Police Department and our local law enforcement agencies for keeping us safe! Have a great day, Trojans!
Maybe you’ve seen their faces. You should know their names. Whether they are assisting families, supporting students and staff, serving meals, or playing a critical role in the safety and maintenance of our school sites, these employees are essential to the success of Jenks Public Schools. Our 2024-25 Classified Employees of the Year set a daily example of hard work and humility. They are universally respected by their colleagues and demonstrate excellence in every aspect of their work. Please join us in congratulating the Classified Employees of the Year!
Happy Spring Break, Trojans! We'll see you on Monday, March 24! 😎
Melodie Beacham-Boyd, 6th grade Pre-Algebra, Math, and Science teacher at Jenks West Intermediate, is the 2024-25 Jenks Public Schools District Teacher of the Year. Beacham-Boyd was selected from a group of 10 JPS Site Teachers of the Year by a committee of JPS administrators, school board members, and Jenks teachers who previously qualified as finalists for Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year. The surprise announcement was made inside Beacham-Boyd’s classroom by Superintendent Dr. Stacey Butterfield, members of the Superintendent’s cabinet, and the West Intermediate principals.
Watch the announcement here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7GQZZzcWqI
Jenks East Intermediate EL students challenged Ms. Taylor and Ms. Thomas to a game of Are You Smarter Than Your Principals this afternoon! It was a fun and competitive game, but our Trojans came out on top! Better luck next time, principals!
It's #ReadAcrossAmericaWeek and Jenks Southeast Elementary students are celebrating by enjoying DEAR (drop everything and read) time! Here's a look into JSE's 1st grade hallway enjoying their 15 minutes of independent reading. See any familiar books?
