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2025-2026 School Year Welcome
2025-2026 School Year Welcome
25-26 School Year at Jefferson High School
25-26 School Year at Jefferson High School
Dear Cavalier Families,
We are excited to welcome back students for another incredible school year! We hope this message finds you relaxed, refreshed, and ready to begin a new journey of learning and growth. As we prepare for the 25-26 school year, we extend a warm welcome to our returning families and a special greeting to those joining our Cavalier Family for the first time!
At JHS, we truly believe that "All Means All." We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student and family feels seen, valued, and supported. We know that every member of our school community plays an essential role. We work to celebrate the unique strengths and talents that everyone brings to our school. We also believe that "People Matter Most." Our dedicated team of educators, staff, and administrators are here to not only support your student's academic success, but also to nurture their social and emotional development. We are committed to partnering with you to help your student thrive as building positive relationships is at the heart of our work! Lastly, we aim to "Compete for Excellence" on a daily basis. This happens in the classroom, in extra curriculars, and in relationships. We challenge our students and staff to strive for their best. We know that with grit, determination and resilience, our community is better today than we were yesterday; we will be better tomorrow than we were today.
As we gear up for the year ahead, we are excited to invite you to two events prior to the school year: Cavalier Day and Gold Rush Night. Below are the dates of those two events as well as a reminder for the first day of school to get on your calendar.
We look forward to seeing all students at these events and on the first day of school! Thank you for your continued support and trust. Together, we can make the next chapter in student's lives a memorable and successful one! If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at (605)-367-6184. We are here to support your student and your family every step of the way!
Sincerely,
Jefferson High School Administration
Lance Siebenahler, Dolly Anderson, Jillian Thomas, and Chad Stadem
Cavalier Day
Cavalier Day
Cavalier Day 2025
Cavalier Day 2025
For those new to JHS, Cavalier Day is where students complete the tasks of school pictures, parking passes, busing information and passes, chromebook insurance, activities passes, yearbook sales and more! The schedule for the day is below. To find the time in which your student should arrive for Cavalier Day, locate the grade in the top row and find the birth month of your child. Please make sure to come during your student's designated time.
Below the schedule you will find links to pre-register and pre-pay for various items. By pre-registering and pre-paying, you will significantly expedite the process and minimize the time spent waiting in line(s) at Cavalier Day. At the end of this newsletter, you will find step by step directions for both updating annual student information and how to purchase items through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. At Cavalier Day, we will accept cash, check and credit/debit cards.
To alleviate congestion at Cavalier Day, students are given a time slot based upon their grade and birth month. ALL current JHS students are expected to attend.
Cavalier Day Stations
Cavalier Day Stations
***REMINDER***
Purchasing through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal significantly cuts down on the amount of time your trip will take on Cavalier Day.
Student Parking
All vehicles parking in JHS Parking Lots must have a parking pass. Students need to register for Parking Pass here prior to being issued a permit: Parking Registration
Prepay on the Parent Portal or pay at Cavalier Day.
Chromebook Insurance
Chromebook insurance is offered on a year-to-year basis. Prior to September 30, the cost is $30. After September 30, the cost will be $50. Purchase ahead of time on the Parent Portal.
Activity Passes
An athletic pass will get you into all public SFSD home sporting events. (Excluding playoffs/state tournaments/President's Bowl).
Like last year, activity passes are digital! Beginning August 1st, students (and families) will purchase a pass online and have an "Electronic" Activity Pass. Purchase your pass HERE. To best utilize the "Electronic" Activity Pass, down the "Bound" App from your App Store.
Purchase a Yearbook
Secure your piece of history with the JHS Yearbook! Purchase your 2025-2026 yearbook HERE.
If you missed out on the 2024-2025 yearbook, copies will be available for sale. Quantities are limited and it will be first come, first serve. The cost is $75 and only cash or check will be accepted.
School Pictures
All students will take their picture and get their student ID. Picture orders will only be taken through Scherling. Pre-Order and Pre-Pay using this link: Pictures
School dress code must be followed, click HERE for reference. Students must have their full face showing for identification.
Busing Information
JHS will be offering Tripper Bus Services again this year. The amount of passes given out for Tripper Buses is limited, so students with a pass will be expected to ride the majority of days to school.
Click HERE to register your student for busing. Filling out the form does not guarantee a bus pass, but it puts them on the list to potentially recieve one.
For bus information, routes, and maps, please click HERE.
Open Lunch Form
Juniors and Seniors who qualify for open lunch MUST have an open lunch permission form on file with the school. A copy of this has been sent to the addresses on file. You may also print and bring to Cavalier Day, or fill out a copy at Cavalier Day.
Cap & Gown
Senior Cavaliers: Even though it's the beginning of the year, it's never too early to start thinking about graduation. To purchase your Jefferson cap & gown, use this link:
For all other graduation packages, products, etc, please click here.
Student Schedules
After you pick up your schedules on Cavalier Day, walk in schedule change requests will take place at Jefferson in the E wing during the following days/times:
Tuesday, August 12th: 9:00-3:00
No appointment necessary.
Reminder, counselors cannot take requests for teacher or period preferences.
Don't forget to pick up your schedule on Cavalier Day: Friday, August 8th!
Presidents Bowl Tickets
Presidents Bowl tickets will be available for purchase at Cavalier Day. Stop by the JHS Booster Table to purchase.
Lunch Program
Lunch money can be deposited into your student(s) account at www.myschoolbucks.com or by bringing check or cash to Cavalier Day.
School Store
The JHS School store will be open for Cavalier Day! Stop by the school store to purchase all of your Cavalier gear for the upcoming school year!
Parent Portal Reminders
Parent Portal Reminders
Step by Step to Annual Student Information Update
Log into Infinite Campus: https://siouxfallssd.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/siouxfalls.jsp
Step by Step to Online Payment Options
Log into Infinite Campus: https://siouxfallssd.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/siouxfalls.jsp
Infinite Campus can be used to pay for chromebook fees, AP exams, etc. In order to pay online, follow the steps below:
STEP 1: In your parent portal, click on the FEES tab located in the toolbar on the left hand side of the screen.
STEP 2: You can pay any fees here that show up here
OR
STEP 3: Click on OPTIONAL PAYMENTS
STEP 3: "Add to Cart" any fees you would like to pay
STEP 3: View your cart and check out/pay
Gold Rush/
Gold Rush/
Back to School
Back to School
Gold Rush
Gold Rush
"GOLD RUSH" PST Back to School Night
Gold Rush is the annual back to school night at JHS. This is a great opportunity to meet your student’s teacher, walk the schedule, and see the set-up of the school. Gold Rush night will go from 5:30-9pm on August 14th. From 5:30-7:15pm our 10-12th graders and their parents/guardians will have two options this year, either to follow their schedule or do open house format see the picture below. 9th graders and their parents/guardians will start in the gym at 6:45pm. After meeting in the gym, 9th graders and their parents/guardians will walk through the schedule and meet their classroom teachers.
Gold Rush Schedule:
First Days of School
First Days of School
The first day of school at JHS will be on Thursday, August 21st!
The school day starts at 8:00 am; please make sure you arrive by 7:50.
The day concludes at 2:55 pm. Please see the schedule below for the first few days of school!
Freshmen Orientation
Freshmen Orientation
This year, JHS has transitioned to a Fast Pass throughout the summer! Fast Pass is a four hour orientation that provides information and activity. The building, the lunchroom, the schedule, and good counsel from upperclassmen are at the ready. The goal is to prepare freshmen to enter Jefferson ready to meet this new challenge. The cost is only $5 and includes lunch.
There are three sessions available to choose from with limited availability for each date: Monday, July 21st, Tuesday, July 22nd, and Tuesday, July 29th. Register HERE.
Questions? Need more info? Click HERE to access EVERYTHING FRESHMAN, a one stop shop for everything your freshman needs to know to make the transition to JHS as smooth as possible.
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