A few weeks ago, we told you about the book all Jenks East Elementary students are reading at home with their families, "The Worst Mascot Ever" by James Preller. Over the last couple days, JEE students have been surprised with a visit from James Preller where they have chatted about his writting style, his inspirations, his story, and about other books in his catalog.
Today, after a visit with third graders, James was surprised by the STEM Lab Lego wall decorated as the cover of his book that was created by a few students. It was the best afternoon, ever! Thanks for stopping by to visit with our Trojans, James!
The Tulsa Opera filled our PAC with beautiful melodies for all Jenks Freshman Academy students to hear. Artists from the Tulsa Opera opened the world of opera to all 9th graders by performing opera in various languages and styles. Freshmen in choir had the opportunity to sing a couple of opera-style songs with the artists, which was incredible!
Thank you to the Jenks Public Schools Foundation for funding this Growing Through the Arts initiative for our freshman!
Happy Global School Play Day!
Jenks West Elementary joined in on the fun by encouraging students to bring games, toys, and puzzles from home to school. Students were given time to play in an unstructured and spontaneous environment with their classmates to enrich their learning development. Take a look at what JWE students did today during their playtime! #GSPD2025
Vote in the JPS Bond Election next Tuesday and you'll check all the boxes:
✅Civic duty
✅Make your voice heard
✅Cool free sticker
On the ballot:
- District-wide enhancements: Upgrading equipment, safety measures, technology, textbooks, and transportation.
- Facility improvements: Freshman Academy expansion, Performing Arts Center, Tennis Facility, and Trojan Aquatic Center.
Passing these bonds will NOT increase property taxes. All the details you need to cast an informed vote at https://www.jenksps.org/page/bond-election
Jenks West Intermediate students stepped into the shoes of business leaders, accountants, CEOs, government employees, and more at Junior Achievement of Oklahoma's BizTown today! From managing budgets to running storefronts, each student had hands-on experience in financial literacy, teamwork, and leadership. Thanks to the Jenks Public Schools Foundation for making this experience possible for our students!
Parents of future Trojans...get ready! Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opens at 9 a.m. on Monday, February 10. At that time, a link will appear on the homepage of the Jenks Public Schools’ website (jenksps.org) and on the JPS Enrollment Center webpage (https://www.jenksps.org/page/enrollment). Parents must wait for the 2025-26 link to enroll. The forms available now on the Enrollment Center webpage are for this year only. Enrollments cannot be transferred from one year to another. Enrollment is for first-time students only! If your child was enrolled in Pre-K this year, you do not need to re-enroll to enter Kindergarten next year. If your child was not in Pre-K at JPS but will attend Kindergarten at JPS, you must complete enrollment. Enrollments will be processed on a first-come-first-serve basis. Go to jenksps.org for full details!
It’s National School Counseling Week (#NSCW25) and we want to highlight the essential contributions our counselors make in the lives of our students!
Whether they are listening, encouraging, guiding, welcoming, or preparing students for what comes next, every counselor at JPS has a heart for helping. Our counselors provide academic support, college/career planning, social/emotional development skills, and so much more! Take a moment this week to show a counselor your appreciation!
Thank you, JPS counselors!
REMINDER: Tomorrow-Friday, January 31-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 2024-25 are:
Friday, January 31
Friday, February 28
Friday, April 18
February is rapidly approaching and so is the annual JPS Bond Election. Please vote on Tuesday, February 11!
On the ballot:
- District-wide enhancements: Upgrading equipment, safety measures, technology, textbooks, and transportation.
- Facility improvements: Freshman Academy expansion, Performing Arts Center, Tennis Facility, and Trojan Aquatic Center.
Passing these bonds will NOT increase property taxes.
All the details you need to cast an informed vote at jenksps.org
It's that time again, Trojans. In just 3 weeks, vote in the JPS Bond Election!
What's on the ballot?
- District-wide enhancements: Upgrading equipment, safety measures, technology, textbooks, and transportation.
- Facility improvements: Freshman Academy expansion, Performing Arts Center, Tennis Facility, and Trojan Aquatic Center.
Passing these bonds will NOT increase property taxes.
Be an informed voter and learn more at https://www.jenksps.org/page/bond-election
Today, we honor and celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
#MLKDAY2025
JEE Reads has fully commenced with the help of a few local mascots and Jenks JV Pom, of course!
Every spring, Jenks East Elementary gives all JEE students a copy of an award-winning book to read at home with their families. They keep the title secret and share hints throughout the first week back from winter break. Today, local mascots and Jenks Pom helped announce JEE will be reading "The Worst Mascot Ever" by James Preller! Happy reading, Trojans!
REMINDER: No school Monday, January 20, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. See you on Tuesday, Trojans!
Dr. Butterfield might have learned a thing or two from these Trojans during her site visit at Jenks High School this morning. We visited Ms. Good's Food Prep and Nutrition class where they were learning about famous chefs and Ms. Grable's Adulting class where they were threading needles and sewing buttons on fabric. Thank you for the fun morning, JHS!
Due to the winter weather and increasingly hazardous road conditions, Jenks Public Schools will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10. Tomorrow is a traditional snow day. It is not a distance learning day.
All Community Education programs are canceled for Friday and the Early Childhood Center will be closed. All activities and athletic events scheduled for Friday are canceled.
This snow day will have to be made up at the end of the school year.
Thank you!
JPS Administration
Take a moment to review Jenks Public Schools' winter weather procedures. Curious how decisions are made regarding school closures and the timing of when notifications will sent? Click here or check your email to find answers to those questions and more. https://www.jenksps.org/article/1396439
Jenks West Elementary Trojans know how to get into the holiday spirit! Pajamas, holiday classroom parties, crafts, and treats- everything you need to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! 🎅❄️🎄⛄️
From our Trojan Family to yours, have a safe and happy winter break! We'll see you on January 7, 2025! 🎄❄️
Oh, what fun! 😆🎄⛄️ Jenks Southeast Elementary 2nd graders had a magical afternoon with friends and family during their class holiday parties. Thank you, teachers and parents, for giving these Trojans all the holiday feels!
This morning marked the 32nd annual Legislative Luncheon, where elected officials, area educators, administrators, and parents engaged in meaningful conversation about issues facing public education. We value and appreciate the dedication of our elected officials in supporting public education and working together for the future of our students and teachers. Thank you to Senator Brian Guthrie, Senator Aaron Reinhardt, Representative Rob Hall, Representative Mike Lay, Representative Mark Tedford, Representative Suzanne Schreiber, and Representative Amanda Swope, for joining us today! Another thank you to Jenks High School AVID students for welcoming and guiding our guests this morning!
