Our assembly today was a fun celebration of the love of storytelling and the success of our Color Run Fundraiser. Our guest speaker was our very own Mrs. Thapa. She and her homeroom students shared their love of storytelling by acting out a scene from her book, Presha's Mountain. Jenks Campus Police Officer Bonner was a great sport and took pies to the face by the 5th and 6th grade students who raised the most money for our fundraiser. Way to go students and staff!
Introducing our JEI Classified Employee of the Year, LaCrisha Denver. She has worked with children for over 10 years and has been with JEI since January 2024. Her passion is helping students who struggle with a hard day and will help them work through challenges with encouragement and support. LaCrisha is a huge support to our staff and students and JEI is so lucky to have her to help meet the needs of students. Congratulations LaCrisha!
Introducing our JEI Site Teacher of the Year! Candace is currently in her 20th year in education and in her 12th year at JEI. Candace has taught at JEI as both a 5th and 6th grade teacher and is currently a 6th grade Language Arts/Social Studies teacher. She is dedicated to leadership and serves in a variety of roles. Her love of teaching shines though in all she does. Many students have benefitted from her expertise and joy that she pours into her job every single day. Congratulations Candace!!
On Friday, Mrs. Hall took 20 students from MathCounts club to Holland Hall for a mock competition. James La Lond won top fifth grader, and Hudson Booth, Tej Bedekar, and Samuel Bohn were part of winning mixed team round groups! There were also many JEI MathCounts alumni competing with the middle school, and they did fantastic!
On Friday, Mrs. Hall took 20 students from MathCounts club to Holland Hall for a mock competition. James La Lond won top fifth grader, and Hudson Booth, Tej Bedekar, and Samuel Bohn were part of winning mixed team round groups! There were also many JEI MathCounts alumni competing with the middle school, and they did fantastic!
Led by our amazing band directors, Mr. Gartner, Mr. Jensen, Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Stevenson, our JEI 6th grade band had their Winter Concert tonight. Almost 200 JEI students performed for family and friends this evening.
Next week is our Pay for Perks Fundraiser that benefits the JPS Foundation. This is our annual fundraiser for the JPS Foundation Auction . Thank you for supporting the JPS Foundation!
Check out our new JEI Winter Spirit Wear! Here is the link to order. The deadline is December 19.https://thetrojanshop.com/collections/jenks-east-intermediate-winter-gear-2025-pre-order
All items in our JEI Lost and Found will be donated by noon this Friday. If you think your child has lost an item, please visit our front office.
Help JEI families while donating to your favorite team! Send in your loose change to our Game of Giving and help our families for the holidays.
Say hello to our November Spotlight employees: New to JEI this year, Makayla Turner has already made a wonderful impact on both staff and her 5th grade students. Her positive energy and dedication shine every day — we’re so glad to have her on our team! We’re thrilled to welcome Michelle Jones back to JEI this year as a para. Her kindness, dedication, and connection with students shine every day — and her students absolutely love her!
Looking back at our October Staff Spotlights, we want to recognize Laura Hightower and LaCrisha Denver. Laura Hightower! In her 9th year at JEI, Laura serves as our dedicated ELD teacher. Her compassion, commitment, and countless hours of care make a lasting impact on every student she teaches. Now in her 2nd year at JEI, LaCrisha is our Cool Lab Supervisor. Ms. Denver brings warmth, care, and genuine connection to every student she supports. JEI is lucky to have you both!
Our Backpack program could use some individual donations. Thank you for your generosity!
Congratulations to our 5th and 6th Grade students who were nominated for a True Trojan award.
Congratulations to these students who were nominated for True Trojan Awards for the month of October.
Students can be nominated for a True Trojan Award, that focuses on certain character traits, such as Teamwork or Compassion. Here are a few of the students who were nominated for True Trojan Awards for the month of August.
Starting off Red Ribbon Week with PJ day - Dreaming of a Bright Future!
Red Ribbon Week is next week. See the flyer for our dress-up themes to help bring awareness to drug prevention and saying 'no' to bullying.
Have you met our incredible office staff? Liz Jensen, Bailey Hurst and Brittney Milligan are here to help out if you need it!
Students from the Jenks High School International Scholars Program hosted their Global Village today at JEI. Students in this program participate in the program for two years. They study different regions, take a trip their Junior and Senior year and are recognized at Graduation with distinction.
This year, the juniors will go to Iceland and the seniors will go to Egypt. Check out their Instagram @jenksisp
This year, the juniors will go to Iceland and the seniors will go to Egypt. Check out their Instagram @jenksisp
