SCHOOL NEWS
As a reminder, once students are dropped off on campus in the mornings, they will not be allowed to leave campus prior to the start of school (such as leaving to walk to 7-Eleven). Parents please communicate the importance of this policy with your students for their safety and the security of all of our students and staff. If your child wants to purchase something from 7-Eleven please be sure to stop with them prior to dropping them off.
DROP OFF AND PICK UP REMINDERS - Currently the entire pedestrian sidewalk is closed along the south side of W. 113th. Due to this development, we are asking parents to avoid using the entire south side lane for student pick-up in the afternoon. During pick-up, you can park along Reed Way, where there is a bike lane. You can also park on the north side of W. 113th.
Also, please be mindful that MKS across the street has asked that families do not drop off or pick up students in their parking lot. It is not a public lot, that is their private business and MKS can choose to take further steps, including ticketing you, if they feel it is necessary. Please be respectful of their property.
Finally, be sure you are picking up or dropping off your student in a safe area. It is illegal and extremely dangerous to pick up students in the middle of the road or the intersection.
CLASS OF 2026 PARENTS AND STUDENTS - Save the date for your first senior/parent meeting on Thursday, September 18, at 6:00 pm in the Commons. We will go over the details for Graduation and a representative from Jostens will share information on ordering regalia, announcements and class rings. All seniors and at least one parent are expected to attend. Please contact Mrs. Leoni (aleoni@jajags.com) with questions.
CMAS & SAT REPORTS DELIVERED TO STUDENTS - Last Wednesday, 9/3–CMAS reports for current 8th & 9th grade students (who attended JA last school year) and SAT 11 score reports were given to students. PSAT reports will be given to students this week.
CANVAS PARENT ACCOUNTS - Canvas parent/guardian accounts for new students to JA Secondary are now active. If you have another student at JA and already have a Canvas account with them, your new student should appear in your Canvas observer account, provided the email in Infinite Campus matches.
If you are setting up a new account, go to the Canvas for Parents page on our website for help. You will need to set your password for the initial login by following the steps on this page.
JA BOOSTERS MEETING - The next Boosters meeting is coming up TONIGHT, September 8th in the Secondary Library, 6:00 to 7:00pm. Also, don’t forget to pay your JA Boosters dues for the 2025/26 school year! Your contribution helps support student clubs, athletics, staff appreciation, and so much more! https://my.cheddarup.com/c/boosters-annual-membership Thank you for supporting our students and school community!
PICTURE RETAKES - Did your student miss picture day? Don’t fret, retakes will happen on Thursday, September 18th in the morning. If your student still needs their picture taken, please be sure they are present on September 18th!
ENVIRONMENTAL AND JAGUAR WARRIOR CLUB - Environmental Club is returning bigger and better than ever and has rebranded itself as Environmental and Jaguar Warrior Club. If you are interested in environmental causes and protecting our school environment, or, you are interested in helping raise funds to save Jaguars (and other animals) worldwide, then this club is for you. Our first meeting will be on Monday, September 8th at lunch in Mr. Kirkley's room (rm 252). Meetings will be held the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month and we will plan, organize and look at ways to improve our own environment as well as Jaguars' environments worldwide. Maybe you are not yet sure and want to hear more. If so, please come to our meeting on the 8th or see Mr. Kirkley for more information.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION SURVEY - Please take a moment to complete this year’s Family and Community Connection Survey: Family and Community Connection Survey. This quick survey helps us learn more about your interests, availability for volunteer opportunities, family-owned businesses, and any potential needs. Our Community Engagement Specialist, Tiffany Flores, will follow up if needed and help connect you with resources or opportunities based on your responses.
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS
Are you interested in applying to a Cal State school? If so, their college application is quite challenging and outside of the Common App. Please consider attending one of the information sessions below. Cal State Apply Information Sessions:
Tuesday, September 9 at 6:30 pm | St. Mary's Academy (High School Forum), 4545 S University Blvd, Englewood, CO 80113
Wednesday, September 10 at 5:30pm | Meadows Library - Boulder, 4800 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303
Wednesday, September 17 at 6pm | Miller Library - Castle Rock, 100 S Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
NACAC Virtual College Fair, Sunday, September 14, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Amherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, and Williams are hosting an Information Session on Wednesday, September 10th at 7 p.m. for Denver students and families. Please visit sixcolleges.org for more information and to register.
Coming to JA:
Lincoln Tech, Denver, CO, Wednesday, September 10
University of Colorado Boulder, Thursday, September 18
Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO, Tuesday, September 30
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, Wednesday, October 1
JEFFCO PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE NIGHT - Have you considered pursuing music, theatre, or dance in college? Are you wondering how to nail the application and audition process, or even earn arts scholarships? Meet representatives from the top performing arts programs in Colorado and have all your questions answered.
Tuesday, September 23 @ 6pm, Jeffco Ed Center (1829 Denver W Dr. Golden, CO 80401)
JEFFCO PARENT ACADEMY - Designed specifically for parents and guardians of middle and high school students in Jeffco. As students navigate the complex challenges of adolescence, this academy will provide you with the tools to prevent, identify and respond to issues related to mental health, substance abuse, relationships and online behavior. This event is for parents/guardians only. Childcare will be provided by high school volunteers on a first-come, first-served basis for children ages 3 and older who are fully potty-trained.
Location: Arvada West High School (11595 Allendale Dr, Arvada, CO 80004) Please enter through the north entrance off the north parking lot.
5:30 p.m.: Doors open and resource tables are available.
6–8 p.m.: Presentations in the auditorium
8–9 p.m.: Interactive activities, resource tables and a Q&A session
September 10:
Current Drugs of Abuse (Focus on THC)
Dating and Sexual Violence Prevention
September 17:
Social Media
Online Safety
Mental Health
Self-Harm Awareness
Suicide Prevention
Learn more and RSVP for these informative and important sessions to help our students thrive. Strong partnerships between families, school and community are vital to support safer and more supportive learning environments for all students. We are grateful for the Arvada Police Department for bringing this student safety education event to our community!
WE ARE GOING TO PERU IN SPRING OF 2027 - The cultural immersion-travel experience in Peru: Lima- Cuzco - Machu Picchu- Puno- Titicaca lake in March 2027 for JA students will be an amazing adventure that you’ll remember for the rest of your life—and we don’t want you to miss out! We are hosting the first 2025 IN PERSON meeting about this trip on Thursday, Sep.18 at 6:00 pm in Room 134 . You will learn about all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting. Any questions please contact Sra Bocanegra at nbocanegra@jajags.com The easiest way to enroll to the in person meeting is online through this link: https://rsvp.eftours.com/43ju79b
ATHLETICS
Sporting Event Passes and Tickets - PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Student digital season passes will be offered this year in place of the activity pass. Student passes will be $20 and will need to be purchased each season. Season passes will only work for regular season home games, not away games, nor home playoff games.
Punch passes will be sold this year instead of family passes. The following is a breakdown of the savings you will receive by buying the punch passes. Punch passes will transfer from season to season for the 25/26 school year. Any punches not used at the end of the school year will not be refunded or transferred to next school year. Punch passes can be shared with friends and family. Punch passes are good for all regular season home games.
10 Punch Pass - $67.50
Save $0.25 per ticket/$2.50 total
20 Punch Pass - $130
Save $0.50 per ticket/$10 total
40 Punch Pass - $250
Save $0.75 per ticket/$30 total
Digital tickets will be required for entry to all home volleyball and soccer (on our turf field) games. Individual tickets can be purchased for students/seniors for $5 and adults for $7.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - We need volunteers to help us run all of our home games. Volunteering at any of our athletic events grants free admission into that evening's games. Please contact Mrs. Chichirico in the Athletics office for more information.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY - Are you organizing a Junior High or High School Club, Organization, or Sports Team? Signing up to run the indoor or outdoor Fall Season concessions stand is an outstanding way to earn money for your programs and support JA Volunteerism together! Sign up today on the website under boosters or using this link
Contact Lucy Barksdale if you have any questions at lucybarksdale2@gmail.com.