Due to the winter weather and hazardous road conditions, Jenks Public Schools is CLOSED tomorrow – Monday, January 26. Monday is a traditional snow day. It is not a distance learning day. All Community Education programs are canceled Monday, and the Early Childhood Center (Little Trojan Academy) will be closed. All activities and athletic events scheduled for Monday are canceled. This snow day will have to be made up at the end of the school year. No decisions have been made about Tuesday. Thank you!
about 2 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
photo of snow with text saying snow day no school Monday January 26
JPS Families,

As of right now, Jenks Public Schools is OPEN tomorrow (Friday, January 23). Please assume school is open unless you receive a notification in the morning.

JPS administrators will be closely monitoring the latest forecasts and weather data throughout the evening. If you have not done so already, please take a moment to review JPS' winter weather procedures here:
https://www.jenksps.org/article/1396439

No decisions have been made about Monday. Thank you!
about 2 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
graphic that says jenks public schools winter weather procedures. it has icy branches in the back of the graphic
Jenks High School students got a jolt of innovation! 🚗⚡ Ms. Finch’s environmental science and physical science classes, who have been designing and testing cardboard electric vehicle models, got to explore a real Tesla Cybertruck and chat with a Tesla representative about the future of electric vehicles and careers in STEM. Hands-on learning never looked so cool!
about 2 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
two students sitting in the front of a cyber truck
students stand outside the tesla smiling
student with a tesla rep working the radio in the car
student made electric vehicles
tesla reps teaching the class
students at their desks learning
We’re gathered here today to celebrate a very special union… 💍
Kindergarten students at Jenks West Elementary gathered for Q & U saying “I do,” with Dr. Butterfield officiating the ceremony. The Tiny Trojans celebrated afterward with juice and wedding cake. A phonics lesson turned into a fun, memorable moment!
about 2 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
dr. butterfield showing students pages in the book she is reading
teachers walked the letters Q and U down the isle
students looking up a dr. butterfield reading
dr. butterfield smiling and showing the pages
boy holding up a wedding cake piece of a heart
girls getting their juice
Today we honor and reflect on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
about 2 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
graphic of Martin Luther king jr with a quote from him saying the time is alway right to do right.
Learning was on full display during Dr. Butterfield’s visit to Jenks East Elementary as she joined students for a phonics lesson in Ms. Day’s 1st grade classroom and jumped into a fun rhythm syllable match game in Ms. Jones’ music class. What a great morning at JEE! Thank you to our teachers for welcoming us into your classrooms!
about 2 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
Dr. Butterfield sitting on the ground with students
boy smiling and clapping and looking at dr. butterfield
three girls writing on a dry erase board
teacher smiling at students sounding out letters
Dr. butterfield smiling at a student
music teacher sounding out notes
student playing a game in music trying to match her music notes to someone else's
dr. butterfield and a student high fiving
students seeing if their notes match
Complacency benefits no one. Bond dollars are invested with purpose and with students in mind. The Trojan Trail at Jenks Northwest Elementary is one example, but you'll find many more at every school site in our district. Put a reminder in your phone now and VOTE in the JPS Bond Election on Tuesday, February 10. More details and a full list of proposed projects here https://www.jenksps.org/page/bond-election
2 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
Three photos in one grid - top photo of ribbon cutting ceremony for Trojan Trail at Jenks Northwest Elementary, second photo bottom left is a wide shot of the trail through the tree, third photo bottom right is a group of boys with binoculars looking at bugs on the trail
What better way to prepare for what’s next than hearing from those who have just experienced it? 🎓
Jenks College & Career hosted an alumni panel featuring Class of 2025 graduates, who shared insights, advice, and encouragement from their first semester of college with current JHS students preparing for life after graduation. A big thank you to our alumni for returning and giving students the confidence to take the next step!
2 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
wide view of the alumni panel with students sitting in the crowd
close up of alumni holding a microphone answering a question
students in the crowd smiling
side shot of the panel
We never stop improving. Our students deserve it.

The construction at the Freshman Academy is only one example of how bond dollars continue to shape the future for generations of Trojans.

The 2026 JPS bond election is Tuesday, February 10. Make plans now to vote on February 10 and visit jenksps.org for a full list of bond items and proposed projects.
2 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
image with photo of present day construction at the Jenks Freshman Academy at the top and an artist's rendering of what the completed building will look like at the bottom. The phrase "Your bond dollars at work." appears in the middle between the two photos.
We haven’t seen these smiles since last year! Welcome back, Trojans! We’re ready for a great 2026! 😄
2 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
boy smiling at the camera sitting at his desk
girl sitting at her desk reading a comic style book
two boys in the hall with their arms around each other smiling for a photo
boy coloring a happy new year paper
boy smiiling at the camera
girl wearing glasses coloring and smiling at the camera
two girls in class smiling for a photo
two boys with headsets on working on their chromebooks
girl looking back smiling at the camera
boy smiling for photo
That’s a wrap on the first half of the school year! From our Trojan family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy winter break. See you Tuesday, January 6, 2026! 🎄⛄️
3 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
Graphic that says happy winter break, trojans. photo has 4 teachers in their holiday attire.
You know it’s the most wonderful time of the year when donuts, hot cocoa, and fun games are part of the school day! Jenks East Intermediate 5th graders celebrated the season with holiday classroom parties alongside their friends and families. A big thank you to our teachers and parents for creating such sweet memories for these Trojans! 🍩☕🎄
3 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
teacher barbara able with three of her students. all are wearing antler head bands
student playing a game of unwrapping a ball of plastic wrap with candy and toys inside
students scooping marshmellows into their hot coco
two students pose for a photo on a merry and bright photo background
mom and son pose for a picture
studets holding coco pose for a photo
mom and daughter pose for a photo
The halls were decked with the sounds of a holiday sing-a-long at Jenks West Elementary this afternoon! Students sang loud and proud while gingerbread guests and dancing teachers added extra cheer to the festivities! 🎄🎶
3 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
principals in gingerbread man costumes and teahers perfomring a dance
student smiling and clapping
teachers in festive atire smiling and watching
teachers and gingerbread men dancing
student smiling at others
ginger bread men posing
student smiling
Oh, what fun at Jenks East Elementary! 🎄⛄️ JEE 1st graders enjoyed holiday classroom parties today with games, crafts, treats, and time with friends and family. Thank you to our teachers and families for giving these Trojans all the holiday feels!
3 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
mom and daughter pose for a photo together at a class holiday party
boys are building a tower with red cups
girl decorating a bag for reindeer food
mom putting a holiday light headband on her son
teachers pose in a hallway wearing festive holiday attire
boys putting the top cup on their tall tower
photo of the teacher taking a photo of the boys and their tower
girl smiling with her mom down beside her
girl fascinated watching a woman make her a snowglobe
mom and son smile for a photo.

Rollin' into winter break with a new set of wheels! 🚲
This month, the Swerve Foundation surprised six students from Jenks East Elementary and Jenks West Elementary with the gift of a free bike and helmet. As always, Swerve events were full of cheers, high-fives, and unforgettable smiles. A huge thank you to the Swerve Foundation and their sponsor, Relation Insurance Services, for continuing to make moments like these possible for our Trojans while spreading generosity this holiday season!

3 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
student being hugged by principal
student riding down a hallway on their new bike with the help of a swerve member
student high fiving a swerve member
student riding a bike with the help of a swerve member down a hallway
student walking down smiling to get her bike
swerve member putting a helmet on a student
student waking down to receive his bike
group photo with two bike recipients and their families, swerve members, and principals
group photo with two bike recipients and their families, swerve members, and principals
group photo with two bike recipients and their families and swerve members
This week, students across the District participated in the Global Hour of AI, exploring coding and artificial intelligence through a single, creative activity. Whether they were beginners or already familiar with coding, every student had the opportunity to jump in and discover something new. Students created games, animations, and stories while strengthening key JPS Portrait of a Graduate attributes, such as thinking critically, communicating effectively, and showing resilience as they worked through challenges. They also gained awareness of high-demand career paths in computer science and AI, where these skills are more important than ever. We’re thrilled to have so many students participate and see what’s possible through coding and AI!
3 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
student smiling at his computer with his teacher next to him smiling and pointing at his screen
student typing on her computer
student working along side at teacher on her computer
photo of the computer screen through between the student ad teachers head
student typing on her laptop
student getting assistance from her teacher
Making a difference one page at a time! Our Jenks High School FCCLA chapter is embracing the season of giving by donating books and decorating tote bags for the Trojans Read the Way Bookmobile! Their hard work will help bring the joy of reading to families across the District. Thank you, Trojans! ❄️🎄📚🚌
3 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
FCCLA with their book and tote bag donations to the bookmobile
Tiny Trojans, big holiday vibes! 🎶🎄
This morning, Jenks Southeast Elementary 1st graders sang Christmas carols and delivered handmade cards to their neighbors across the street at BeeHive Assisted Living. These festive pics are guaranteed to put a little extra joy in your Friday!
3 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
Boy with santa hat on talking to a resident
students caroling
residents smiling and enjoying the christmas carols
students sining
student smiling at other students
Changing the course of their future. Daniel Akindehin, Anna Bui, and Holland Thompson are bound for three of the top universities in the country after qualifying as finalists and being selected as QuestBridge National College Match recipients. These Jenks High School seniors received full, four-year scholarships covering tuition, housing, food, and other expenses to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)(Daniel), Columbia University (Anna), and Washington University in St. Louis (Holland). More than 20,000 students applied from across the nation, and only 2,500 received matches to one of their top college choices. Congrats on this remarkable achievement, Trojans. We know this is only the beginning!
3 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
JHS senior students hold their match posters for the college scholarships they received via the QuestBridge National Match program
Congratulations to Kaydin Jones and Ryley Kester of Jenks Trojan Football, the latest student-athletes to make it official and sign a letter of intent to play at the collegiate level. Join us in cheering for these Trojans as they continue to excel both on the field and in the classroom! #ForeverATrojan

Kaydin Jones - Oklahoma State University
Ryley Kester - University of Tulsa
3 months ago, Jenks Public Schools
Ryley Kester and Kaydin Jones signing their letters of intent
kaydin jones signing day graphic to oklahoma state university
ryley kester signing day graphic to university of tulsa