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

Welcome back, Trojans! 😁👋 We missed you! Let's make 2024-25 the best year yet!

Bus route details have been emailed to all parents/guardians who designated their student(s) as bus riders during enrollment/registration. Please check your primary email address for an email from "noreply@transfinder.com" which will contain your student(s) route information. Also, check your primary email address for an email from "no-reply@stopfinder.com" to activate your subscription to the Stopfinder app which will allow you to track your student's bus, receive notifications when the bus is nearby, and send messages directly to the JPS Transportation Department. Once you have clicked the activation link in your email, download the Stopfinder app from the Apple Store or the Google Play Store.

JPS 3rd grade student, Tate, was Jenks Public Schools Police Department's Chief for the day! 🚔🚨🧑‍✈️ Tate attended briefing sessions, patroled sites around the district, learned about the investigation process by participating in a crime scene scavenger hunt, and was awarded a certificate for being Chief for the day. Great job, JPS Police Department for organizing this opportunity for students to learn about the role of school police!

Welcome back, Teachers! 😁📓🖍📚🍎 Teachers across the district are back at their sites preparing for the new school year! Check out these pics from Jenks West Elementary's Olympic-themed rally, Jenks Southeast Elementary's go-cart race, and new Teachers at orientation gearing up for their first year at JPS! Let's make 2024-25 the best school year yet!

JPS families who may qualify for free and reduced-price meals are strongly encouraged to complete an online application. The application process will opened on August 1, 2024. Eligibility is based on family size and household income guidelines developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Click here to complete the application: https://www.myschoolapps.com/ Here are just a few reasons why completing an application can be so important for your student and for Jenks Public Schools: Free or reduced prices on school breakfast and lunch Helps JPS receive additional funding for technology and internet access. Eligible students can receive discounts on fees for ACT, AP exams, and college applications. JPS can receive additional state aid funding. Benefits your student, your family, and our District! To purchase a meal at school, students can pay cash or deduct from their MySchoolBucks account. Parents/guardians will receive email notifications from MySchoolBucks when the account balance is running low. If you don't have a MySchoolBucks account, click here: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain.action?clientKey=&requestAction=home To learn more about Child Nutrition at Jenks Public Schools, go to https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1501646811237.

Be honest, parents. Time is moving too fast, and your son or daughter is about to hit that milestone of starting kindergarten. It's exciting, but also a bit overwhelming - especially for those students who are entering a classroom environment for the first time. No worries, mom and dad. We've got you covered. The JPS website has answers to your most common questions about what to expect in kindergarten. https://www.jenksps.org/.../page/kindergarten-what-to-expect Click, read, take a breath, and trust us...your kid is going to have an incredible year!

August has arrived and the first day of school is exactly two weeks away! Get all the info you need by visiting the "Back to School Central" page https://jenksps.org/o/jenksps/page/back-to-school-important-dates-and-information Details on: 🍎 School meals 🚍 Bus routes 👩‍🏫 Meet the Teacher dates/times ⏰ Start times And much more!

There's nothing better than popsicles on a hot July day! Let these adorable pictures of our tiniest Trojans at the Little Trojan Academy (Early Childhood Center) prove it to you!

Trojans at Adventure Zone Summer Camp made friends with a couple prehistoric creatures today! It's not every day students get to pet, play, and feed chicken nuggets to a couple velociraptors. Thank you, Go Dinos!

We recently received our School Pride® donation from TTCU Federal Credit Union for the first half of 2024. Thank you for using your TTCU School Pride® debit card and giving back to our district! If you don't have one, get yours today! #ttcuSchoolPride

Beat the heat and find a good read! There are only two more weeks to catch the Trojans Read The Way Bookmobile in your neighborhood this summer. Check the schedule below for times and locations. 😎📚🚌🍧 Tuesdays: 7/16 & 7/23 (east side of the river) 12-12:30 at Helmerich Park 12:45-1:15 at Riverchase/The Lakes Apartments (activity center) 1:30-2:00 at Riverpark Apartments 2:15-2:45 at Deerfield Estates 3:00-3:30 at Bandon Trails Thursdays: 7/18 & 7/25 (west side of the river) 12-12:30 at Churchill Park (118th St. Park) 12:45-1:15 at Churchill Park (East Playground) 1:30-2:15 at Veteran's Park in Jenks 2:30-3:00 at Summit Apartments

REMINDER! It's not too late to enroll your child into Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year! Click here to enroll your child today! https://www.jenksps.org/o/jenksps/page/prek-and-kindergarten-enrollment-2024-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawD7qRhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUn_BR7Ig2WCDHWW8y4dw8fhqEQ49dD05WcSHK5YwdeLv1akjyq-U2ycKA_aem_ztrpKtMxFlkVJvwmUJVOng You can complete the entire process online but be sure you have a digital copy of all the required forms listed below. You must upload these required forms to complete enrollment: - Proof of residence (utility bill or copy of lease) - Driver’s license of parent - Current immunization records or a completed and signed exemption form - Certified birth certificate - Custody/Guardianship and Divorce Decrees (if applicable) - Other information (if applicable) Enrollment is for first-time students only! If your child was enrolled in Pre-K this year, you do not need to re-enroll to enter Kindergarten next year. If your child was not in Pre-K at JPS but will attend Kindergarten at JPS, you must complete enrollment. Students must be four on or before September 1, 2024 to be enrolled into Pre-K 4. This date is set by the State of Oklahoma. Students must be five on or before September 1, 2024 to be enrolled into Kindergarten. Full details and info here https://www.jenksps.org/o/jenksps/page/prek-and-kindergarten-enrollment-2024-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawD7qSlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYzr52HU1itMwPfqtIBgwQVvb04U4ZMhmK7BqpKNVUdpmdd7WqPTlsTh7w_aem_s_gN7cHRQKg302sLpnVTsA

If you have not done so already, registration for students returning to Jenks Public Schools in the 2024-25 school year is reopening on Wednesday, July 10 at 8 am. If your student(s) are returning to JPS for 2024-25, please complete registration by August 1, 2024. Go to jenksps.org to get started! IMPORTANT: Back to School Registration is ONLY for students returning to JPS for the 2024-25 school year. Full details and answers to frequently asked questions can be viewed on the Registration webpage at jenksps.org. Thank you!

Happy 4th of July! Thank you to the courageous men and women who serve our Country and protect our freedom. Be safe and enjoy your holiday weekend. 🇺🇸 🎇

Our littlest Trojans had a big surprise this morning! 🚒🚨 Jenks Fire Department visited Little Trojans Academy to let our Trojans explore the firetruck and ask all the questions they could think of. They even got stickers! Thank you, Jenks Fire!

What a blast summer has been for Trojans who attended Space Camp at East Elementary! Today students showcased all the learning they experienced this summer for their family and friends. Thanks, Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance, for being a partner in helping create a world of opportunity for our Trojans.

No lunch service at the Central Campus Dining Hall today, Wednesday, June 26. Students and families can get lunch at Northwest Elementary from 11:10-12:30.

The GRANDEST of openings! In celebration of its new store, and in support of local students and teachers, Burlington presented $5,000 AdoptAClassroom.org grant to Jenks Northwest Elementary! Over their eight-year partnership with the national nonprofit organization AdoptAClassroom.org, Burlington has supported more than 1.3 million students nationwide! Thank you Burlington and AdoptAClassroom.org for their incredible generosity!

It's Wacky Wednesday! Child Nutrition staff at Northwest Elementary wore their most wacky food costumes while serving food to students and families. Don't forget that kids can eat for FREE all summer! See below for full details: JPS Summer Food Service runs June 3-August 2. No paperwork necessary, must be 18 years old or younger to eat for free. Adults can eat for a small fee. ***CASH ONLY - no other forms of payment can be accepted.*** Jenks Northwest Elementary June 3-August 2 (closed July 4-5) 7625 S. Elwood Ave. Tulsa, OK Breakfast: 8:10-9:05 a.m. Monday-Friday Lunch: 11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jenks High School Dining Hall June 3-August 2 (closed July 4-5) 205 E. B Street, Jenks, OK Breakfast: 7:30-9:45 a.m. Monday-Friday Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Monday-Friday Jenks East Elementary *snack only* June 3-27 8925 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK Snack: 2-2:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday Adult breakfast: $3 Adult lunch: $5 Adult snack: $1.25 This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Some tiny Trojans were in for a fun treat this morning at summer camp! The Parent Child Center of Tulsa brought their Kids on the Block educational puppet program to Adventure Zone where pre-k and kindergarten students learned how to keep themselves safe around bad strangers and insight on how to stand up for yourself. Thank you, Parent Child Center, for helping our students strengthen these skills and giving them a good giggle!