November 17, 2025
SCHOOL NEWS
THANKSGIVING BREAK IS COMING! - Just a calendar reminder, we do not have school Monday, November 24 - Friday, November 28. Please enjoy the time off to be with family and friends Jags!
MAGAZINE DONATIONS - JA community, the art classes are looking to restock our magazine collection used for source images and collage! Nearly every art class offered at JA makes use of magazines in one way or another and our collection is dwindling down.
Our favorite magazines are ones with lots of pictures and photographs. Art magazines, travel magazines and cultural magazines are the best: Smithsonian, National Geographic, Afar Magazine, Arizona Highway, 5280, Travel and Leisure, Orion
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)
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
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
LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE 9TH/10TH GRADE PUERTO RICO TRIP
The deadline to join in on the April 6-12, 2026 Science and Culture trip to Puerto Rico is coming soon! December 17 is the last day to sign up for this awesome trip!
See this link for more information, or email Ember Babcock at ebabcock@jajags.com.
ATHLETICS
JH High Girls Basketball Registration
Registration for junior high girls basketball will open on December 1st at noon. Registrations must be submitted by December 17th at 4:00pm. If registrations are not received by this time, your player will not be able to participate on Jan. 6th. Registrations will not be approved over the winter break.
High School Boys and Girls Basketball Parent Meeting:
On Wednesday, November 19th at 6:00 PM, we will hold our High School Boys and Girls Basketball Parent Meeting in the Main Gym. We look forward to seeing you there.
Introduction Meeting High School Girls Soccer:
We have hired a new Girls High School Soccer Coach, Richard Dell. We will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, December 2nd at 6:00 PM in the Commons so you can meet Coach Dell. During the meeting, he will be introduced and will go over off-season plans and program goals. We look forward to seeing you there!
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.
Here are additional resources for families in need:
JA BOOSTERS SWAG STORE IS OPEN! Looking for holiday gift ideas? Check out our new JA Jag Swag store at jajagswag.com! Show your Jaguar pride with personalized t-shirts, hoodies, customized blankets, fan flags, drinkware, hats and more – shipped fast and directly to your door! 20% of every order goes directly back to the JA Boosters and supports the school, athletics, and clubs. Place your order soon for delivery before Christmas!
6th ANNUAL HOLIDAY CARE PACKAGES - Help Make the Season Brighter!
Our Holiday Care Packages are back, and we need your help to support JA & Summit families this season! Donations will be accepted November 17 – December 8.
Here’s how you can help:
Preview the full needs list here (view only)
Sign up to donate gifts, gift cards, essential items, or support a full family: Sign-Up Genius
Prefer to give monetarily? Donate to the Community Cares Fund here
Drop donations at the front office of the following campuses: JA Elementary, JA Secondary, JA Coal Creek Canyon, Summit Westminster
(Summit South families: email Tiffany Flores to coordinate a pickup.)
Thank you for helping spread kindness and holiday cheer! Your generosity truly makes a difference. Questions? Reach out to Tiffany Flores or visit our Community Cares page. Please offer patience and grace as we navigate this new system for the program.