April 27, 2026
SCHOOL NEWS
IT”S PROM WEEK AT JA SECONDARY - Prom Spirit Days
● Monday, April 27, 2026
○ Pajama Day
● Tuesday, April 28, 2026
○ Dress like it’s 2016
● Wednesday, April 29, 2026
○ Class Colors Day (JH: Orange, 9th: Blue, 10th: Green, 11th: Red, 12th: White, Staff: Yellow)
● Thursday, April 30, 2026
○ College Day
● Friday, May 1, 2026
○ Concert Merch Day
● Saturday, May 2, 2026 - Prom
○ Prom: Night in the Bayou
■ Butterfly Pavilion from 8:00 - 11:00 pm (no ticket sales at the door)
● Buy prom tickets here: https://forms.gle/Za3gVBRjyTDDxE1w8
● Prom tickets include Prom and After Prom
■ Upperclassmen only
○ After Prom: open to all High School students
■ Malibu Jack’s Thornton, 11:30 pm - 2:30 am
■ After Prom only tickets can be purchased for $25 https://my.cheddarup.com/c/ja-afterprom/items
BOOSTERS NEEDS YOUR HELP! Boosters is seeking volunteers and donations for After Prom. After Prom will be at Malibu Jack's on May 2nd, 11:30pm -2:30am.
● Boosters needs at least 4 parents (2 senior parents, 2 junior parents, but honestly we'll take anyone) to volunteer at After Prom. Thornton Police will be at After Prom, so they will handle security. Here's a signup link to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094FAFA92BABFE3-63226013-after#/
● We are also seeking gift cards, gift baskets, etc donations for the giveaways. Donors may be in contact with Linda Mauney to coordinate. llinlu9@aol.com
● Monetary donations are also welcome and can be accepted via this link: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/ja-afterprom/items
JUNIOR HIGH “NOT PROM” PARTY-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! On Friday, May 1st, Jr. High students will have the opportunity to participate in a "Not Prom" Party during the school day, while High School students are enjoying their Prom Assembly. The event will start with set-up at 12:00, followed by Jr. High Lunch and then the party. It will last until about 1:55, with students returning to D Block afterwards. We need assistance with set-up, bringing and supervising games, distributing snacks (provided), and clean-up. Please sign up to Volunteer Here! Feel free to email Ms. Babcock at ebabcock@jajags.com or Holli Campbell at holli.g.campbell@gmail.com (Parent Lead) if you have questions. You can also check the email sent out through Canvas to 7th & 8th grade parents for additional details.
OPEN BOOSTERS BOARD POSITIONS FOR 2026/27 - Boosters will have a brief meeting on Monday, May 11th at 6pm at Rail's End for elections (11625 Reed Ct B, Broomfield, CO 80020). Anyone with questions in advance of May 11th may contact Boosters via boosters@jajags.com.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
BOOSTERS 2026 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK DONATIONS Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is almost here!! This is your LAST chance to help us celebrate the amazing teachers and staff who give so much to our kids every single day.
Every donation—big or small—helps us show just how much they mean to us. This is an ALL-CLASSES effort, so let’s come together and show our gratitude in a big way!!
Click the link below and select “2026 Teacher Appreciation Week” to donate!
LINK: https://hospitality-donations-41526.cheddarup.com
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS We need your help! We have sent out the following information for your senior to complete. We currently have less than half or our seniors who have completed all of these tasks! Please help us out by asking your senior if they have completed the following requirements. Seniors need to fill this out using their JA email:
● Class of 2026 Commitment Form
● Class of 2026 Scholarship Form
● Class of 2026 Graduation Slideshow Form
● Senior Seminar Work Experience
ATTENTION CURRENT 7TH GRADE FAMILIES: There is still some space available on the 2027 8th grade DC/NY Educational trip. Don’t miss out on this fantastic learning opportunity. You can sign up via the website at www.efexploreamerica.com tour # 2973970ZU or by calling EF at 888-333-9756. Please contact Mrs. Porreco at mporreco@jajags.com with any questions.
8TH GRADE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Join us for a once‑in‑a‑lifetime Peru adventure in 2027! From Lima’s coastline to Cuzco’s ancient streets, Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, and the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, its history, culture, and pure magic. Open to 8th–12th graders. Come learn about dates, itinerary, safety, educational credits, scholarships, how to earn the $300 discount and more!
Date: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 5:30 pm Room: 134
Registration is required for the meeting, please register here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/ta9yw4e
FINAL CALL FOR YEARBOOKS!: The yearbook will be handed out on Friday, May 15, during lunch. We have ordered a limited number of extra yearbooks for late purchases.
Act fast – they are being sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Link to order a HIGH SCHOOL Yearbook
Link to order a JUNIOR HIGH Yearbook
After you access the link, notice the countdown at the top of the page. Once yearbooks sell out, we cannot order more. Get yours today!
If you have any questions, please email the yearbook staff:
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
TIPS FOR THE FINAL WEEKS OF SCHOOL:
1. Students should be spending time with teachers before or after school as frequently as possible.
2. All homework/classwork needs to be turned in on time for the remainder of the semester to earn full credit and recover previous low grades.
3. If there are missing assignments listed in Canvas that can still be turned in for credit, students need to get these completed and turned in to teachers as soon as possible to recover any potential credit.
4. Many teachers will have study sessions or study guides leading up to final exams. Students should be attending each study session and completing all study guides.
5. Here is a link for study strategies in each content area.
6. Here is a link to teacher office hours & tutoring options.
JA ELEMENTARY’S JAG CARE IS LOOKING TO HIRE: JAG Care is looking for individuals who either have experience working with children or are eager to gain some experience. Candidates must be at least 16 years old. The program will serve K-6th-grade students and runs from June through the last week of July. For more information, click here.
ATHLETICS
Junior High Girls Volleyball Tryouts
Who can participate: All female students who will be in the 7th or 8th grade next year at Jefferson Academy Secondary
Date: Wednesday, April 29 & Thursday, April 30th
Time: 4:pm-5:30pm
Where: Jefferson Academy Secondary Main Gym
What: Mandatory sign up for any student wanting to try out for the junior high girls volleyball team. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, April 29th at 12:00pm. Registration will be closed at this time. You must fill out this form if you are planning on attending tryouts.
HS Volleyball Off Season Workouts - Off season volleyball workouts will begin on Monday, May 4th at 4:30pm in the Main Gym. All female students that are interested in playing and will be in high school next year (current 8th-11th graders) are encouraged to attend. Contact Coach Alexa with any questions. hsvolleyball@jajags.com
HS Boys Golf Meeting - If you are interested in playing high school boys golf in the 2026 Fall Season, there will be a meeting held on May 5th at 3:30pm in room 252. All current 8th-11th grade boys are welcome to attend.
SPRING SPORTS CONCESSIONS SIGN UP Earn money for your school sport, club and organization, even Junior High can participate, when you volunteer at the concession stand. Slots are now available for the upcoming Spring sports season. Not trained, adults can be trained at the next group training on 4/2. Sign up for training HERE.
Sign up for concessions sessions HERE Email Lucy if you have any questions lucybarksdale2@gmail.com
K-8th GRADE SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMPS - We are so excited to share our annual kids volleyball camp again. If you are a small business owner and you would like to have your logo on the back of our August shirts, please contact coach Alexa.
All camps will take place at JA Secondary in the Main gym
11251 Reed Way
Broomfield, CO 80021
Please click on the link below to sign up for the camp you wish to attend:
● K-6th Grade Youth Volleyball Camp Registration for Friday, May 29, 2026
○ Camp runs from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
● K-6th Grade Youth Volleyball Camp Registration for Friday, August 7, 2026
○ Camp runs from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
● K-6th Grade Youth Volleyball Camp Registration for Friday, May 29 & Friday, August 7, 2026
○ If you plan on attending both camps, register here!
○ Camp runs from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm each day.
● 7th-8th Grade Grade Youth Volleyball Camp Registration Friday, August 7, 2026
○ Camp runs from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Girls Flag Football - If your student is interested in playing flag football at Standley Lake next year, there will be a Girls Flag Football Parent Meeting - May 8th 6pm @ SLHS.