
Due to the amount of snow that fell with this winter storm and the time it will take for plows to get into residential neighborhoods, there will be No School, no practices and no activities tomorrow – Wednesday, January 4, 2023. District and school offices will be open.


In addition to there being NO SCHOOL today, an update now includes that SFSD Offices will also be closed on Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023.

Due to the snow and increasing winds forecasted, we are cancelling all afterschool and evening activities to allow our students to get home while it is still light out. There will be no practices, performances, or other activities after school is dismissed today, Thursday, December 15, 2022. Thank you.

Jefferson Late-Start Schedule for December 13th.


Last week, JHS Student Council celebrated Generosity Week by collecting items and cash each day. Donations were collected for LifeScape, Feeding South Dakota, Sandford Castle, and JHS Students.



Jefferson Late-Start Schedule for December 9th. Drive Safe Cavs!


JHS is celebrating Generosity Week! Students are collecting money and goods throughout the week to spread kindness throughout the Sioux Falls Community. Donations can be sent with students to be collected during their 3rd period class.


Mrs. Wheeler's students were treated to a book bistro event today! They enjoyed music, mood lighting, and three courses of good books. Check out the bistro experience: https://tinyurl.com/jhsbookbistro


Leaders from the Sioux Falls Hispanic community have been meeting with JHS students as part of the Hispanic Leaders group. These community members share their stories, talking with students about their journey to America and the impact an education has made in their lives.


All Biology students at JHS learned more about invasive species, wetland ecology, and protecting biodiversity from our friends at the Outdoor Campus and Pheasants Forever today!


Mr. Jones' students are starting a biochemistry unit and testing which food and drinks contain carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids! Students will learn how the food we eat is used to make up our tissues, enzymes, hormones, and energy sources in the body.





Jefferson advances to the finals! Come cheer on our Volleyball team Saturday night at 7pm as they face the Harrisburg Tigers at the Denny Sanford Premier Center! Tickets available at the box office, or at ticketmaster.com


Come cheer on the JHS Volleyball team as they take on the Washington Warriors tonight in the State Semifinals! Start time is 5pm at the Denny Sanford Premier Center! Tickets available at the box office, or online at Ticketmaster.com.


The Cavaliers will face the Pierre Governors in the first round of the SDHSAA State Volleyball Tournament on Thursday. School will be dismissed at 12:30pm for students and staff to attend. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.sdhsaa.com/ticket-information-volleyball/


Come enjoy the sounds of the Cavalier Concert Band on Tuesday, November 15th at 7pm in the Jefferson Auditorium.


Congratulations to our Cavalier Football team and coaching staff on a fantastic season!


There's still time to apply for the Project-Based Learning Academy at Jefferson High School! Class of 2027 applications are due December 2, 2022.
To apply, families must complete an online application, found here: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/jhs/page/project-based-learning. Interested families must also participate in a program tour. Call Jefferson High School to schedule.
https://youtu.be/kux2cMSfkvk


Jefferson Volleyball will be hosting the SODAK16 on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7:00pm against Brookings. Reminder: Athletic Passes and Staff/Student passes
ARE NOT accepted. Students $5. Adults $7.


Due to forecasted winter weather that could make travel dangerous, two semi-final volleyball matches involving Sioux Falls Public Schools and West River schools will be played on Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022. The SDHSAA has approved this one-time schedule change for the safety of athletes, coaches, and fans traveling across the state. The games to be played in the eastern half of the state remain scheduled for Thursday. Please check with your schools/coaches for any additional information.
Wednesday, Nov 9
SF Washington vs. Douglas – Wednesday @ 5:30pm
RC Stevens vs. SF Roosevelt – Wednesday @ 4:30pm (MTN time)
Thursday, Nov 10
SF Jefferson vs. Brookings – Thursday @ 7pm
SF Lincoln vs Watertown – Thursday @ 7pm


Due to forecasted winter weather that could make travel dangerous, two semi-final volleyball matches involving Sioux Falls Public Schools and West River schools will be played on Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022. The SDHSAA has approved this one-time schedule change for the safety of athletes, coaches, and fans traveling across the state. The games to be played in the eastern half of the state remain scheduled for Thursday. Please check with your schools/coaches for any additional information.
Wednesday, Nov 9
SF Washington vs. Douglas – Wednesday @ 5:30pm
RC Stevens vs. SF Roosevelt – Wednesday @ 4:30pm (MTN time)
Thursday, Nov 10
SF Jefferson vs. Brookings – Thursday @ 7pm
SF Lincoln vs Watertown – Thursday @ 7pm
