What's New at Jefferson Middle School

On Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, the Dubuque Community School District Board of Education approved the school calendars for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.

View the approved calendars

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of each school, Jefferson Middle School and Washington Middle School will host community open houses on Sunday, Oct. 1, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at each school. The community is invited to attend.

During the open houses, community members will have the chance to tour areas of the school, interact with student representatives and school staff, and view historical memorabilia. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to sign a commemorative item recognizing the anniversary.

In 1921, the Dubuque Community School District Board of Education called for construction of two new junior high schools – ultimately becoming Washington and Jefferson. The schools were both constructed during 1922 and opened in 1923.

Today, Jefferson serves approximately 460 students and Washington serves approximately 630 students, all in grades six through eight.

We are pleased to present the Spring 2022-2023 K-12 Virtual Student Art Gallery, highlighting the amazing artwork of our students.

The exhibit features the ability to virtually walk through a curated gallery of work — and we hope you’ll enjoy immersing yourself in the exhibit as the vision of these talented student artists comes to life.

VIEW THE VIRTUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION

We are pleased to present the Fall/Winter 2022-2023 K-12 Virtual Student Art Gallery, highlighting the amazing artwork of our students.

The exhibit features the ability to virtually walk through a curated gallery of work — and we hope you’ll enjoy immersing yourself in the exhibit as the vision of these talented student artists comes to life.

VIEW THE VIRTUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays Today…December 21st…Rebecca Bellman, Kamryn Schumacher, Kenyari Woodson, Drake Curler, Hayden March.

2) 7th/8th grade boys’ basketball and Girl’s Dance will be starting on Jan. 3rd. Student must have a physical on file to participate.

3) If any students are interested in joining choir, please talk to Mr. Jacobson so you can start after the break.

4) Remember to check your emails for the D.A.R.E Ski/Snowboard Day on December 30th and the Hempstead Girls Basketball Holiday Skills Camp on December 28th through December 30th.

5) Meals in Minutes will be today! We are making the upside-down chicken pot pie, but there will not be a new signup going out. We have a limit of 20 kids, so get to LEAP right after school to secure your spot!

6) During LEAP today, we have a very special Holiday Make and Take Activities! You will have the opportunity to make a snowflake or snowman ornament and make holiday cards. This is a great opportunity to make a fun gift for a family member or friend!

7) LEAP for today…Homework Help, Musical Theater Dance Workshop, All About Arts, Meals in Minutes, Make and Take Activities, Archery.

8) There will be no LEAP activities tomorrow.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 – Day A

1) Birthdays Today…December 20th…Annabelle Hollis.

2) 7th/8th grade boys’ basketball and Girl’s Dance will be starting on Jan. 3rd. Student must have a physical on file to participate.

3) If any students are interested in joining choir, please talk to Mr. Jacobson so you can start after the break.

4) Sports Today – 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball…Jefferson vs. Drexler Black at Jefferson beginning at 4 p.m.

5) Meals in Minutes will be tomorrow! We are making the upside down chicken pot pie still, but there will not be a new signup going out. We have a limit of 20 kids, so get to LEAP right after school to secure their spot!

6) LEAP for today…Homework Help, Chess Club, Minecraft Club, Game Night, After School Spa.

7) There will be no LEAP activities on Thursday.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Monday, December 19, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays Today…December 19th…No birthdays today.

2) 7th/8th grade boys’ basketball and Girl’s Dance will be starting on Jan. 2nd. Student must have a physical on file to participate.

3) Please check your emails for the details of the first DARE Ski/Snowboard event coming up on December 30th.

4) Girls in grades 6th through 8th – Check your email for the Hempstead Girls Basketball Holiday Skills Camp taking place Wednesday, December 28th through Friday, December 30th

5) Reminder…Those students who used to ride Bus #766 after school will now ride Bus #103 home every night. This will be the case until further notice.

6) Sports Today – 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball…Jefferson vs. Roosevelt at Roosevelt beginning at 4 p.m.

7) Sports Today – Jefferson Wrestling Meet…Jefferson vs. Mazzuchelli vs. Roosevelt vs. Washington at Wahlert beginning at 4 p.m.

8) LEAP for today…Homework Help, All About Arts.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Friday, December 16, 2022 – Day A

1) Wish Sandi Zillig a happy birthday, her birthday is Sunday, December 18th.

2) Birthdays Today…December 17th…Leyla Kress. December 18th…Claudia Ryan, Chloe Ryan, Conner Laugesen, Dominick Nauman.

3) Our first Jefferson dance/activity social is happening today. Bracelets will be sold during lunch today.

4) 7th/8th grade boys’ basketball and Girl’s Dance will be starting on Jan. 2nd. Student must have a physical on file to participate.

5) Please check your emails for the details of the first DARE Ski/Snowboard event coming up on December 30th.

6) No LEAP activities today.

7) Jefferson’s First Robotics Team will be competing at Roosevelt tomorrow. We wish our team the best of luck.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Thursday, December 15, 2022 – Day B

1) Birthdays Today…December 15th…Wyatt Crosby, Chloe Meisenburg, Hunter Kelly, Kiara Vasquez.

2) If you weren’t able to attend auditions last night for our Spring musical, “Godspell”, we will be holding auditions again today right after school 2:30-4:00 p.m. 6th, 7th and 8th grade students are welcome to try out.

3) Our first Jefferson dance/activity social is happening tomorrow. It will begin right after school at 2:30 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. Please know that in order to attend, students must have 3 or fewer referrals since the start of the school year and no suspensions. The cost of the dance is $2 and we will be selling wristbands during your lunchtime tomorrow.

4) 7th/8th grade boys’ basketball and Girl’s Dance will be starting on Jan. 2nd. Student must have a physical on file to participate.

5) Please check your emails for the details of the first DARE Ski/Snowboard event coming up on December 30th.

6) Girls in grades 6th through 8th – Check your email for the following… Hempstead Girls Basketball is holding a Holiday Skills Camp from Wednesday, December 28th through Friday, December 30th from 11 to 12 p.m. at Moody Gym (Hempstead High School). The cost is $20 dollars which includes a t-shirt. Sign up at dbqschoolscamps.com.

7) LEAP Today…Homework Help, Karaoke Fun & Vocal Coaching, Minecraft Club.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Announcements

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 – Day A

1) Birthdays Today…December 14th…Joshua Gonzalez, Giovanni Freeman.

2) The musical Jefferson is performing in the Spring is “Godspell”. We will be holding auditions today and tomorrow (12/15) right after school 2:30-4:00 p.m. 6th, 7th and 8th grade students are welcome to try out. If interested, please make arrangements so you can stay after school to attend one of the auditions.

3) Our first Jefferson dance/activity social is happening Friday, December 16th. It will begin right after school at 2:30 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. Please know that in order to attend, students must have 3 or fewer referrals since the start of the school year and no suspensions. The cost of the dance is $2 and we will be selling wristbands during your lunchtime next Friday.

4) 7th/8th grade boys’ basketball will be starting on Jan. 2nd. Student must have a physical on file to participate.

5) LEAP Today…Homework Help, All About Arts, Archery. GSA will be meeting in the cafeteria today instead of Make & Take Activities