'Tis the season of giving and that's what the students at the Jenks Alternative Center demonstrated this morning as they partnered with the Jenks Optimist Club, Jenks Police Department, Jenks Public Schools Police Department, BancFirst, and Muskogee Nation to prepare food baskets for families in need right here in the District. A total of 177 baskets were made to provide families with a holiday meal thanks to the generosity of these students and our community!
REMINDER: Tomorrow-Friday, December 13-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, December 13
Friday, January 31
Friday, February 28
Friday, April 18
Young meteorologists in training! Students in Mrs. Brodeur's 4th grade class at West Elementary got a crash course in weather science from the team at NewsChannel 8. The students learned about how wind speed and damage determine tornado ratings and even got to launch a weather balloon to see how data is collected and used to create accurate forecasts. Thanks to NewsChannel 8 for creating this tremendous STEM learning opportunity!
SURPRISE! You're admitted to The University of Tulsa!
6️⃣7️⃣ Jenks High School students were surprised with admission offers to the University of Tulsa this afternoon! TU's Admission Team, Goldie, drumline, and cheer were there to share the news and kick off a much-deserved acceptance celebration. We couldn't be more excited for you, Trojans! #ReignCane
Jenny Loredo, a Jenks lifer from the JHS class of '21, spoke to AVID classes this morning to give advice and encouragement to students about how to prepare for college now and what to expect in college later. Jenny is currently at the University of Tulsa studying Law and is the communications chair for Gen1TU, a group that assists first generation college students. It's special to see Trojan alums come back to serve and prepare underclassmen! Thanks for sharing your insight, Jenny!
Out of 423 story submissions, 3 JPS students were selected as winners in the Tulsa City-County Library's 2024 Spooky Story Contest. Each student's story will be published online and printed as part of TCCL's permanent collection. Congratulations to these Trojans on their creativity, imagination, and storytelling ability!
Here's a glance into Dr. Butterfield's site visit at Jenks West Elementary this morning! 👀
The first stop was Ms. Julian's 3rd grade class where students were constructing bridges out of popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, and other fun materials. Afterward, we wrapped up the visit in Ms. Burchart's STEM Lab where students were creating their own stop-motion Lego movie! Our Trojans are so creative! Way to go, JWE!
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are in the rearview and we've arrived at #GivingTuesday. Want to make a difference for students, staff, and your community? Give. Want to help enhance the educational experience at JPS? Give. www.trojan20.com
Thank you, Trojans!
What a grand way to start the week! ☺️
Jenks Northwest Elementary's new monthly event, Growing with Grands, allows grandparents and Legend Senior Living residents to play games and centers with students in Pre-K classrooms. It's a sweet sight to see! Thank you, Grands!
Today, the JPS Board of Education, administrators, community representatives, and elected officials visited different sites to observe learning, progress, and opportunities in our District. Each stop was tied into the attributes and characteristics of the Portrait of a Graduate framework.
Highlights from the Fall Board Showcase include student leadership opportunities at Jenks Northwest Elementary, effective communication at Jenks Southeast Elementary, college and career opportunities, and using inquiry mindsets in student-centered classrooms at Jenks High School, and broadcast media at the Jenks Freshman Academy. Thanks to all the principals, teachers, and staff members who made this showcase possible! Special thanks to Senator Dave Rader, Senator Brian Guthrie, Senator Aaron Reinhardt, and Representative Mark Tedford for joining us today!
Jenks Northwest Elementary students enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving meal together this afternoon, made even more special with homemade placemats, fun conversation starters, and NWE staff - aka servers - filling everyone's cup with lemonade. This is a perfect way to show our Trojans that sharing a meal with friends and family is a great way to have quality time with those we appreciate. Cheers to good food, great company, and making memories! 🦃🍽
Today, Jenks East Elementary 3rd graders experienced Lyric Theatre's interactive performance of The Sound of Music! This production gives students the experience of live theatre while also teaching them all about the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Several students were even selected to perform along with the cast during some of the most popular songs! Thank you, Jenks Public Schools Foundation, for making this Growing Through the Arts Initiative for all 3rd graders possible!
Putting a little color into your Friday afternoon with pictures from the Jenks East Intermediate Color Run today! 😄🌈🏃♀️🏃
JPS was pleased to welcome Governor Kevin Stitt and Education Secretary Nellie Sanders to the Jenks Freshman Academy and Jenks High School this afternoon. The Governor and Secretary Sanders took time to meet with students, staff, and administrators to gather feedback on school cellphone policies. Students in grades 9-12 provided valuable insight for our state leaders to consider and discussed ideas about responsible digital citizenship. The future leaders of Oklahoma meeting with our current leaders was so rewarding to witness!
8 Jenks High School student-athletes across 3 sports were the first to put pen to paper at the first National Signing Day for the 2024-25 school year! We couldn't be more proud of these Trojans for continuing their academic and athletic careers. Congratulations to these athletes and their families! #ForeverATrojan
⚽️ Sophie Wilson - Oklahoma State University
⚽️ Drue Logan - The University of Oklahoma
⛳️ Sophia Lefler - Lindenwood University
⛳️ Bella Negley - Park University
⛳️ Brooklyn Bowman - Baker University
⛳️ Carson Scrymgeour - Northeastern State University
🥎 Jordyn Cook - Southern Nazarene University
🥎 Paiton Hedges - Northern Oklahoma College
Jenks West Elementary's student-led Veterans Day assembly was moving tribute to those who have served in the military. Students performed heartfelt songs, recited meaningful poems, and honored the family members of both students and staff who have served. It's been a special day across the District filled with respect and celebration for those who have given so much for our country!
Honoring our heroes with pride and appreciation at the Northwest Elementary Veterans Day Parade! A heartfelt salute to all who served- your bravery inspire us everyday. Thank you for your service!
Rain or shine, the Jenks High School Class of 2025 is prepped and ready for the future! Today, the entire senior class had the opportunity to hear from business leaders and industry professionals to help prepare for college and career possibilities at our PrepYou Senior Conference at OSU-Tulsa. Big thanks to Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell for inspiring our seniors, to Senator Dave Rader for showing up to support our future leaders, and to all of our presenters, organizers, and the Jenks Public Schools Foundation! The journey to success starts now! 🎓➡️
Northwest Elementary students went above and beyond their fundraising goal for their site, and now it's thei principal's turn to get SLIMED! Who knew raising money could be this messy? Outstanding job, Trojans!
This upcoming April will be 30 years since the tragic OKC bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is traveling to all 77 counties to present their Journey of Hope assembly to educate students with stories of survivors, first responders, and the many impacted on that fateful day.
Jenks Freshman Academy had the privilege of attending the assembly and hearing from Lori Fullbright / News On 6 as she shared her perspective of that day, reporting on the bombing, and the trial in Denver. Students were also encouraged to continue the Oklahoma Standard by committing to Be the Light.
Jenks Middle School STUCO students participated in a rededication of a tree that was planted at JMS in 2011 that grew from a seedling donated from the actual Survivor Tree. The Survivor Tree is seen as a symbol of hope and is a living testament to the spirit of resilience and courage of the Oklahoma community.
Thank you to Lori, the first responders, and state representatives who attended and were recognized today at the assembly, and thank you to the teachers who helped organize this event!
