Jenks Public Schools - A Tradition of Excellence with a Vision for Tomorrow.

Another 1! Congratulations to Jenks High School wrestler, Braden Thompson for signing his NIL to wrestle at Butler University! Braden is the first Jenks wrestler to go to the next level in 4 years. What an incredible moment for him, his family, and JHS wrestling! We know you will do great things on and off the mat, Braden! #ForeverATrojan

Putting a little color into your Friday afternoon with pictures from the Jenks West Intermediate Color Run today!

Jenks Middle School students have had a BLAST the past two days celebrating the end of the school year together with their teachers. Snow cones, bubbles, inflatables, and more were available for our JMS Trojans to enjoy. The rain couldn't stop these students from making unforgettable memories!

Today a reader, tomorrow a leader. Jenks High School FCCLA made it official today with a ribbon cutting to announce the grand opening of their Little Free Library in the Jenks Downtown Commons. These students and advisors have been working hard to establish and gather books for our community members. We are proud of you, Trojans, for inspiring readers within our community!

Today, Jenks East Elementary 3rd graders experienced Lyric Theatre's interactive performance of Oklahoma. Before the curtain opened, these Trojans were belting the state song! 🌾 This production not only taught students history about our state but also gave them the experience of live theatre. One lucky JEE student even had the opportunity to play Gertie- and she did amazing! Thank you, Jenks Public Schools Foundation, for making this Growing Through the Arts Initiative for all 3rd graders possible!

4 days until the Jenks High School Class of 2024 walks across the stage! 🎓 Important details: ⬇️ 🎓 JHS Commencement 🗓️ Monday, May 20 📍 Mabee Center (81st & Lewis) 🕖 7 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) ⚠️ Seating is available on a first-come-first-serve basis (no saved seats after 6:45 pm) 📺 Can't make it to graduation? Watch it live on the JPS Facebook page!

She's in the top 0.2% in the nation. That's the incredibly rare distinction Abbey Boughner earned when she scored a perfect 36 on the ACT last month. A junior at Jenks High School and a Jenks lifer, Abbey aced the exam on her first try. Congrats, Abbey! Sit back and watch those scholarship offers roll in!

Congratulations to Jenks High School student-athlete, Carrington Hessen, for signing her letter of intent this morning surrounded by teammates and family to continue her academic and track and cross country career at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Carrington is a dual athlete at JHS playing both tennis and running track. We see you, Carrington! #ForeverATrojan

The accolades and championships keep rolling in for the students at Jenks High School! The JHS Odyssey of the Mind team captured the 2024 state title at the Oklahoma Odyssey of the Mind competition and will attend the World Finals competition at Iowa State University from May 20-25. Members of the team are: Cecelia Rickman, Eva Mahajan, Ben McCullough, Din Dai, Nitya Ponnam, Roman Miller, and Samantha Kotas. Congrats and good luck at Worlds!

Some of the brightest minds in Oklahoma are members of the Jenks FFA at Jenks High School and eight students earned impressive state honors for their academic excellence and demonstrating a high level of knowledge and expertise in specific subject areas. Congrats, Trojans! State Degree Recipients: Charley Flowers, Satchel Grider, Nathan Kraft, and Phoebe Storm Turfgrass Management State Champions: Lily Bingham, Chandler Brown, Satchel Grider, and Braden Thompson. Agriculture Mechanics Highest Placing Individual: Julianna Borchers Veterinary Science Highest Placing Individual: Phoebe Storm

If you have visited the Education Service Center, you have seen the incredible art display in the lobby. The 2024 District Art Show gallery displays a sampling of talent from across the District, including 1st-12th grade artists. Don't miss out! Come by the ESC and check out all the amazing pieces our Trojans have created through May 17, anytime from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

JEE Community Crew- coming to a community near YOU! 🤝 Jenks East Elementary 4th graders stepped out of the classroom and into different organizations in our community to lend a hand to those in need. This service-learning field trip is to help students learn responsibility, empathy, and leadership hands-on. A few highlights from today's field trip include sorting and bagging supplies at Emergency Infant Services, playing bingo with seniors at Saint Simeon's Senior Community, and bathing puppies at the Tulsa SPCA. Excellent job, Trojans! (Not pictured) Student groups also volunteered at Tulsa Hills Youth Ranch, Jenks Care Point, The Ten District, and Catholic Charities. Thanks to all community partners and organizations for making this day possible!

Two more Jenks High School student-athletes are taking their academic and athletic pursuits to the next level. Congratulations to these young men and their families! #ForeverATrojan 🏃 Ayden Christiansen - The University of Kansas 🏈 Ilias Cooper - Missouri S&T

Open for biz-ness! 😄 This morning, Jenks East Intermediate 5th graders took a trip to Junior Achievement of Oklahoma's BizTown! There students held a town meeting, practiced depositing paychecks, and learned how to work in a variety of industries from banking to healthcare, technology, food service, journalism, and many more. Thank you to the Jenks Public Schools Foundation for making this extraordinary event and unforgettable experience happen!

Jenks teachers are life-changers. Sure, they are preparing lessons and helping students understand concepts, but the job is so much more. They are encouragers, mentors, advocates, and listeners. They believe in your kids. What JPS teachers do for our community and our world cannot be understated or adequately summarized here. You know and understand the true significance of what these remarkable professionals have done for your child. Please join us in celebrating and appreciating our incredible educators, as well as our principals, counselors, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, child nutrition workers, and all support personnel, for answering the call every day and making a difference for the next generation.

If you haven't done so, the Back to School Registration for students returning to Jenks Public Schools in the 2024-25 school year is open now. If your student(s) are returning to JPS for 2024-25, please complete registration by May 31, 2024. Click here to get started! https://www.jenksps.org/page/24-25-back-to-school-registration?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0S4Ezpv5VSLBrkgh0R8yfu-ixyIymrHHBngmX9xefwJPDDdVabCi6PdsU_aem_ATwxY6y_ZYjyl2nAw52FgKzFi1N7c1TsuhC0u6agiPAVmsX5BWdSYRCOazF1fZ3Bk8x1yXMcCiI4E5vfJARh12Di IMPORTANT: Back to School Registration is ONLY for students returning to JPS for the 2024-25 school year. Each year, parents/guardians are required to update and confirm information for all Jenks Public Schools students. This process allows the District and school sites to access important information and communicate with JPS families. The information provided by parents/guardians also contains data the District is required to send to the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Full details and answers to frequently asked questions can be viewed by clicking the link above. Thank you!

Learn ➡️ Unlearn ➡️ Relearn That was the focus of TEDxYouth@Jenks, the only student-organized and student-led TEDx event in the region. There were more than 20 student speakers who offered incredible thought-provoking dialogs that started conversations on a variety of topics. Great job to all Jenks High School students, staff, and administrators who were a part of planning and organizing yet another successful one-of-a-kind event!

REMINDER to all parents of tiny Trojans...Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment for the 2024-25 school is still open! Click here to view full details and enroll your child today! https://www.jenksps.org/o/jenksps/page/prek-and-kindergarten-enrollment-2024-2025

Thanks to all of our students, patrons, and community partners who helped make Jenks DUB Week a success. There's still time to give! Donate yoUr Best at jenksdubweek.com. JHS Student Council is in its 6th year of bringing awareness and striving for change. This year, STUCO's annual philanthropy initiative focuses on mental wellness for the next generation of Jenks students. The goal is to raise $150k to build two outdoor courtyards at the high school for students to relax, play games, and connect.

School will start 45 minutes late at ALL JPS sites this morning. All morning bus routes will run 45 minutes later than normal. Intermediate sites will begin at 8:30 AM. Elementary sites will begin at 9:15 AM. Middle School, Freshman Academy, and High School will begin at 10:00 AM. School will end at the normal time this afternoon.