Here they are...the 2023-24 Site Teachers of the Year! This is a truly remarkable group of educators who show up for our students every day for the right reasons. They are changing the lives of students by laying the groundwork for future success and demonstrating an unparalleled level of care and compassion for every students who enters their classroom. We are so fortunate to have talented teachers like these throughout our District! Join us in congratulating our Site Teachers of the Year!
THANK YOU, VOTERS! Both JPS bond propositions were approved today by a wide margin! JPS voters have now approved 60 of the last 61 bond issues. Thank you to everyone who voted today and for your unwavering support of our students, staff, and schools!
Polls are open right now and will stay open until 7pm. Vote in the JPS Bond Election!
https://www.jenksps.org/page/bond-election
7 days away.
Get out and VOTE, Trojans!
Bond dollars = materials, technology, facility upgrades, construction projects, safety enhancements, and much, much more! Get all the facts about the 2024 JPS Bond Election here https://www.jenksps.org/page/bond-election
Thank a school counselor this week! We are so grateful to our incredible JPS counselors for all they do to enrich and enhance the educational experience for our students. These professionals are teaching character traits, tackling challenges alongside teachers and staff, and providing unmatched care and compassion for all students. Our schools wouldn't be the same without them! #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek
Exactly two weeks from today, you can play a part in shaping the future of Jenks Public Schools. Set that reminder in your phone now and go VOTE on Tuesday, February 13 in the JPS Bond Election. How will the bond dollars be used? Why does this matter for my student? How does this impact the District's finances? Great questions. Find those answers and a detailed list of bond items at jenksps.org.
Add it to the "to-do" list on Tuesday, February 13. VOTE in the 2024 JPS Bond Election! Bond dollars reach every student in every grade level and allow JPS to achieve its goals of elevating learning for all, fostering innovation, and continuously improving. Go to jenksps.org/bond-election for more info and VOTE!
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!
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
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!
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!
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. They were also two of just four finalists in the state that matched. Through this incredible opportunity, Ila will attend University of Pensylvania and Toluwani will be heading to Colgate University in New York! Congratulations, Trojans!
Collaboration of big and little Trojans at its finest! Members of the Jenks High School Student Body Leadership went to Jenks West Elementary today to play a few competitive games of Simon Says and Heads Up Seven Up with the younger Trojans as a way to teach them leadership qualities like integrity. Watching our students create connections and collaborate is so special!
This past June, we shared the incredible Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night-inspired mural, including familiar landmarks from Jenks- the First Oklahoma Bank headquarters and Lighthouse painted by now sophomore at Jenks High School, Karely Renteria-Esperanza. Today, Tom Bennett, a JHS graduate and President and CEO of First Oklahoma Bank, presented Karely with a certificate of appreciation and a $150 Youth Savings Account. This mural wouldn't have been created without the support and challenge from Karely's Jenks Freshman Academy art teachers and administration. Thank you, First Oklahoma Bank! Keep up the good work, Karely!
WATCH: November Seniors of the Month at Jenks High School - Get to know Samuel Abiel, Jett Calmus, Magnolia Crissup, Mackenzie Lewis, and Whitaker McManus. What are they saying? What are they most proud of during their time at JHS? Click to learn those answers and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32yHEg-kfM4
Congrats to Jenks Pom on finishing runner...WAIT. WHAT? Correction - Jenks Pom took state! After the OSSAA determined a judging error was made during the state competition, the Trojans were named the 6A Large School State Champs! The girls were surprised, shocked, and thrilled to learn the news, and we are so proud of this achievement and all the hard work they put in to make it happen! With this championship, Jenks has now won 200 athletic state championships in school history (who's counting?)! It's over 200 if you count the fine arts and activities state titles. #homeofchampions
To all the brave American heroes, thank you for your service and sacrifice. #VeteransDay 🇺🇸
Creativity for a cause. Teachers and students all over Jenks High School decorated doors to finish off Red Ribbon Week with some flair! Throughout the week, students participated in events and shared reminders around the school about the importance of staying drug free. Nicely done, Trojans!
6️⃣ Jenks High School student-athletes put pen to paper for the first signing event for the 2023-24 school year! We couldn't be more thrilled for these Trojans for continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Congratulations to these outstanding Trojans and their families! #ForeverATrojan
🏀 Jill Twiehaus - Rice University
🥎 Cali Worsham - Kansas Wesleyan University
🥎 Aubree Vickrey - Northeastern State University
🥎 McKenzie Cothran - Seminole State College of Oklahoma
🏃♀️ Rachel Cornell - University of Arkansas
⛳️ Sam Morris - Oral Roberts University
