November 10, 2025
SCHOOL NEWS
JA SECONDARY OPEN HOUSE ON NOVEMBER 11TH - Do you have family or friends who are interested in having their student attend JA Secondary? Our annual Prospective Family Open House is a great time for families who want to learn about all the amazing opportunities that JA Secondary has to offer students and see our school. We will open our doors and offer student-led tours on Tuesday, November 11th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
INCLEMENT WEATHER REMINDER- As temperatures start to change, the potential for bad weather increases. Jefferson Academy follows Jeffco Public schools decisions on school closures and 2-Hour delays due to inclement weather. If Jeffco closes schools or issues a 2-Hour delay, then JA will follow. We will communicate closures and delays via email and text messages, phone calls, social media and our websites.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
FUTURE TEACHER CONFERENCE
This free conference is designed to help aspiring teachers learn more about the field, connect with peers, and gather insights from Colorado’s leader in teacher education. Click the LINK to register.
February 6, 2026 @ University of Northern Colorado
GIRLS LEAD THE WAY 2026
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at Colorado School of Mines invites students at Jefferson Academy Secondary School to attend our annual Girls Lead the Way Conference — a full-day event designed to introduce high school students (grades 9–12) to STEM, engineering and applied science at Mines.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MT
Location: Colorado School of Mines Campus - Golden, CO
Cost: $35 (non-refundable)
TWO-PART PARENT ACADEMY (for parents only)
A Jeffco partnership with the Arvada Police Department. 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.
Arvada West HS, 5:30-9pm
November 11th
Current Drugs of Abuse (focus on THC)
Dating & Sexual Violence Prevention
November 12th
Social Media
Online Safety
Mental Health
Self-Harm Awareness
Suicide Prevention
Learn more and RSVP (registration is required)
WARREN TECH OPEN HOUSE
Warren Tech is the designated Career and Technical Education center for Jeffco Public Schools, offering 32 innovative programs. Students work with experienced faculty and industry partners to engage in real-world professional projects, internships, and apprenticeships. Every Warren Tech student is taught Post-Secondary Workforce Readiness skills, and students may earn college credit and industry certifications. Juniors and seniors would attend Warren Tech Central, North, or South campus (depending on your program) for half the day and JA for the other half. There are morning and afternoon sessions offered at WT. Most credits earned at Warren Tech count toward graduation elective credits. For exceptions, see Ms. LeValley. Interested in learning more about attending Warren Tech next year (2026-2027 school year)?
December 3, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at each of the Warren Tech Campuses. No registration is required.
The Open House is a great way to experience Warren Tech as a potential student, and it is highly recommended!
This is a self-guided experience with informational presentations throughout the evening.
Programs listed by campus can be found here: https://warrentech.jeffcopublicschools.org/about/directory
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS
The Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) will be presenting virtually to interested JA students about pathways to becoming an electrician. IECRM is the largest electrical apprenticeship school serving Colorado and Wyoming, and they offer the required training to get the needed licenses. They have over 275 member contractors and industry partners - November 19 at 10:00am
STUDENT ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
BOOSTERS MEETING REMINDER -Boosters will be meeting tonight, Monday November 10th from 6-7pm in the Secondary library. This is a great way to get involved with JA Secondary and support the school. One lucky attendee will go home with a Starbucks gift card, as a gift of gratitude.
FINAL DEADLINE FOR SENIOR & 8th GRADE YEARBOOK RECOGNITION ADS
This is it - your last chance to secure a treasured spot for your student in the yearbook.
The submission window will permanently close for yearbook recognition ads on Tuesday, November 18.
Here is the info you need:
For additional information regarding pricing and how to submit your ad, please visit: www.TheYearbookCompany.com If you have questions, please call The Yearbook Company 951-274-9561
ATHLETICS
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
Registration for high school basketball season is now open. All athletes that are planning to participate in high school basketball will need to register. You will also need a current sports physical to complete the registration process. This physical must be completed on the approved CHSAA form. You can find more information on our registration page here. Registration will close on November 17th at noon. Players will miss tryouts on the 17th if registrations are not submitted on time and a late fee may be assessed.
JH GIRLS BASKETBALL -
IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!! DATE CHANGE!!! JH Girls Basketball tryouts will be on Thursday, November 13th and Friday, November 14th from 3:45pm to 5pm. We are asking you to attend at least one of these dates. You must fill out this form if you are planning on attending tryouts. If you are injured or cannot make tryouts for any reason, you must contact Coach Porreco or the Athletic Department BEFORE tryouts!
VOLUNTEER/SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
MOUNTAINVIEW FOOD PANTRY AND FOOD DRIVE:
We’re excited to partner with Mountainview Church (site of our recently purchased building at the Elementary campus) to offer a monthly Food Pantry, open to all JA and Summit families that may be facing hardship — no ID or zip code required. First Saturday of each month at 10 a.m.
To help keep the pantry stocked, our Community Food Drive runs November 3rd –December 19th. Drop off shelf-stable items at your convenience in the JA Elementary or JA Secondary front office, or donate online to Community Cares. Grocery gift cards (marked “Community Cares”) can also be left at any front desk to support families in need. Families needing delivery or pickup support may contact Tiffany Flores directly.
HOLIDAY CARE PACKAGE PROGRAM - NEEDS REQUEST IS OPEN
As we enter the holiday season, we recognize that some families may be facing difficult times. The Holiday Care Package Program is back to support current JA & Summit families and staff with gifts, essential needs, and more. While we can’t guarantee every request will be fulfilled, we’ll do our best to help as many families as possible.
If your family is experiencing hardship, please complete the Needs Request Form LINKED ON THE COMMUNITY CARES PAGE by Friday, November 14.
All personal information is confidential and reviewed only by Tiffany Flores (Community Engagement Specialist) for coordination purposes. Tiffany will follow up directly once your form has been reviewed. Questions? Contact Tiffany Flores for assistance.
(Want to donate? The list of needed donations will be shared on November 17, with collections running through December 8 — stay tuned for details on how to give!)