Today, we honor and celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
#MLKDAY2024
Due to the winter weather and hazardous road conditions, Jenks Public Schools will have a distance learning day on Tuesday, January 16. All school sites will be closed, and all students will stay home to participate in distance learning. All Community Education programs are canceled for Tuesday and the Early Childhood Center will be closed. All activities and athletic events scheduled for Tuesday are canceled.
There is no school on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Students in grades Pre-K-2 have assignments in take home folders. Students in grades 3-12 can access assignments via Canvas.
No decisions have been made for Wednesday. District leaders will continue to monitor the latest forecasts and assess road conditions. If school is closed on Wednesday, you will be notified. Assume school is open Wednesday unless you are otherwise notified.
Thank you!
JPS Administration
Dim the lights, here we go. Trojan Idol is BACK! ⚾️🎤
Jenks Trojan Baseball took the stage this evening with their top-notch singing and dancing skills. These Trojans were in it to win it! Thanks to all the sponsors, parents, and boosters for making this such a memorable event.
REMINDER: No school Monday, January 15, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. See you on Tuesday, Trojans!
January is National School Board Recognition Month and we want to sincerely thank Chuck Forbes, Tracy Kennedy, Ron Barber, Melissa Abdo, and Terry Keeling for the time they volunteer and the dedication they display in helping our schools thrive. So many of our programs and initiatives simply would not be possible without the support of these individuals. We appreciate you, Board members! Thank you!
Congrats to Maren Johnson on being named the 2023-24 Gatorade Oklahoma Volleyball Player of the Year! It's an incredible honor achieved by only the most elite HS athletes in the country. Maren was selected for her outstanding play on the court, as well her 4.11 GPA and her volunteer service at Tulsa Boys & Girls Club. She helped the Trojans to a 34-5 record and the 6A state title this year, and concluded her HS career with a school-record 1,371 kills. Way to go, Maren!
Winter is here and we want all JPS students and families to be aware of winter weather procedures. How are decisions made regarding school closures? How and when can parents expect to be notified if schools are closed? Find answers to those questions and more by clicking here https://www.jenksps.org/article/1396439
Watch the Trojan Pride march in the 2024 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California! Click to view the live broadcast on KTLA and skip ahead to 1:41:40 for the full Trojan Pride performance! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-yGuuBi47E
Oh what fun it is to read books from the Trojans Read The Way Bookmobile! 📚🚌🎅❄️ Santa ditched the sleigh for the Bookmobile this afternoon to surprise Trojans with a good read before the holidays. The smiles say it all!
From our Trojan Family to yours, have a safe, fun, and happy Winter Break! We'll see you on Thursday, January 4, 2024. 🎄❄️
Jenks West Elementary is giving us all the holiday vibes! 🎄🎁⛄️
JWE put together a holiday sing-a-long for their Trojans including a surprise teacher and staff performance. We love to see it!
It's Colonial Day at Jenks East Intermediate, which means JEI 5th graders take a trip back in time to experience the 17th and 18th centuries! Students have been learning about the Colonies and what life was like all those years ago. This afternoon, students engaged in activities like making their own butter from scratch, signing their names on the Declaration of Independence using a quill pen and ink, playing popular 17th and 18th-century games, and drawing the flag. What a fun learning experience for these Trojans!
Happy HALLidays! 😉
Jenks West Elementary's holiday hallway decorating contest has commenced, and these students and teachers truly outdid themselves! Judges experienced Christmas around the world, retro holiday vibes, a snowball fight, and all 12 days of Christmas! Who do you think won? Let us know! ⬇️ 🎄❄️🎁⛄️
It's Mental Health Awareness Week at Jenks High School! Jenks Student Council partnered with Family & Children's Services to raise awareness and reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health through activities and resourceful luncheons each day. Today at lunch, students made friendship bracelets, wrote down what they're thankful for, and pomped a sign. We are proud of you, Trojans!
Would you believe us if we said Dr. Butterfield drove in a Grand Prix race...at Jenks Alternative Center? Well, she did! This morning she got behind the wheel of a driving simulator during JAC's site visit and took it for a test drive alongside a few JAC students. After her joyride, she stopped by Ms. Freeman's English class where students were reading a graphic novel edition of Macbeth. Thanks for a fantastic morning, JAC! 🏎📖
Best surprise ever!
5️⃣2️⃣ Jenks High School seniors were surprised by The University of Tulsa's Admission Team, Goldie, drumline, and cheer with a much-deserved acceptance celebration this afternoon! These smiles say it all. We couldn't be more excited for you, Trojans! #ReignCane
The eSports program at Jenks High School is only 2 years old and has already captured 2 state championships! This past weekend, the Trojan squads won the title in Overwatch 2 and placed third in two other events. The students and coaches were outstanding representatives for their team and their school. We're proud of how far this program has come and where it's going. Congrats to all!
Let the planning begin! Calendars for 2024-25 and 2025-26 have been approved by the JPS Board! View here https://www.jenksps.org/o/jenksps/page/jps-calendars
To achieve the goal of ending the school year before Memorial Day, the calendars for the next two years have been shortened by six (6) instructional days. The school day has been lengthened by 15 minutes to make up the instructional time. School start times will be 10 minutes earlier and school end times will be 5 minutes later starting in the 2024-25 school year.
Here are the school start times beginning in August 2024:
Intermediate | 7:35 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
PreK | 7:55 a.m.-2:55 p.m.
Elementary | 8:20 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Secondary | 9:05 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
The opportunity of a lifetime.
For the third year in a row, seniors at Jenks High School have received full, four-year scholarships to prestigious colleges through the QuestBridge Match Scholarship program. Ila Sous and Toluwani Ladapo are two of only 2,242 students nationwide who were selected as Match Scholarship recipients. Through this incredible opportunity, Ila will attend University of Pensylvania and Toluwani will be heading to Colgate University in New York! Congratulations, Trojans!
Today, we welcomed guests from many districts in the Tulsa area to hear directly from our state legislators. Thank you to Senator Dave Rader, Representative Jeff Boatman, Representative Suzanne Schreiber, Representative Lonnie Sims, and Representative Amanda Swope for joining us for the 31st annual Legislative Luncheon and discussing important issues facing public education.
