JHS Outscores Nat'l Average

The results are in! The PLAN test (which is administered by ACT) is a national test designed to help guide students as they prepare for college and careers after high school. So how did Jefferson do? In a word: Great!  Continue reading…

Success for Robotics Teams

Did you know Jefferson features the PREMIERE Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program in the state of Iowa? It's true! During the week of January 7th, Jefferson student robotics teams participated and experienced success in a qualifying tournament at Kirkwood College. Continue reading...

State Finalists Honored

Six Jefferson juniors were recently honored in Des Moines as finalists in the Iowa State Bar Association's "Know Your Constitution" Project. Out of the over 5,000 students participating state-wide, Jefferson was the only public high school in Cedar Rapids to have students selected! Continue Reading...

Holiday Tradition Continues

For two separate assemblies that included performances from the Symphonic String Orchestra, Concert Choir, Meistersingers, and the combined Wind Symphony and Symphonic Bands, the tradition of Jefferson's Annual Holiday Concert continued in the auditorium on December 21st. Under the direction of teachers Katie Burnes, Kent Keating, Thad Driskell, and emceed by science teacher John Hegarty, the groups entertained teachers and students alike with their musical talents. One of the assemblies was recorded and can be viewed on the Jefferson UStream video channel.

JHS Activities Go Live!

Have a family member that can't travel to see their J-Hawk perform live? No problem! Jefferson broadcasts many of the various home games and performances live on UStream.tv. Getting there is easy — just use one of the following links:

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It's That Time Again!

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Making a Difference

Recently members of the WISE (Women Inspiring Self Esteem) Club took the time to collect materials for Waypoint Services, a charitable group in Cedar Rapids that provides services to women, children, and families in crisis (Click here for photos).

In addition, our Student Council hosted its annual food drive benefiting the Olivet Neighborhood Mission Last year they collected over 3,500 food items which went to helping feed local citizens!

WISE and Student Council...yet more examples of J-Hawks students making a difference!

Pay Your School Bills and Deposit Lunch Money Online!

Student bills are now available to be paid online through the "School Cash Online" program. Along with the ability to pay school bills electronically, the service can also notify parents via email of any optional and mandatory fees currently owed to the school.

In addition, parents can also deposit money into their student's lunch accounts by using the "Send Money to School" website.

Iowa Blue Zones Project

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is joining Cedar Rapids's application to become a Blue Zone Project site. The Blue Zone project is part of Governor Branstad's Healthy State Initiative which is working to make Iowa number one nationwide in well-being (Iowa is currently ranked 19).

Fine Arts Coverage

Jefferson High School has one of the most storied traditions of fine arts in the state of Iowa! Stay current on the goings-on in the fine arts wing by checking out the fine arts section of the website.

Schedule of Activities

Mr. Kibby (Athletic Director) regularly updates the Mississippi Valley Conference calendar with schedule information for all the different athletic and fine arts groups here at Jefferson. You can even sign up for email reminders of upcoming events!