• Welcome to Thomas Jefferson Middle School's News and Information Page
     
    Good Morning and welcome to TJMS, where we get better every day because it's the TJ Way! 
    Today is Friday, December 6, 2024  
     
     
    SCHOOL STARTS AT 8:50AM, TJ'S DOORS WILL OPEN AT 8:20AM (UNLESS YOU ARE ENROLLED IN BEFORE-SCHOOL CARE THROUGH THE YMCA). SCHOOL WILL DISMISS AT 3:50PM.  
     
    TJMS ACTIVITY BUS has begun. TJ will have two after-school Activity Buses for students needing to stay after school for sports or other activities. The 1st Activity Bus arrives at TJ at 5:00pm (departs at 5:15pm) and the 2nd Activity Bus arrives at 6:00pm (departs at 6:15pm). If your student plans to ride the Activity Bus, they must sign up at the office window EVERY DAY by 1:00pm. There will be no exceptions if they forget. The Activity Bus runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
    There is NO Activity Bus on Fridays.   
     
     
    Food Drive 1
    Food Drive 2
     
    dress up days december
     
    Yearbook Order
    Yearbook Order 2
     
     
    CLUBS at TJMS:
     
    Archery Team: Tournaments on Saturdays. May practice during the week if space allows. Contact Mrs. Schuemann for more info. (Email: shana.schuemann@jcschools.us OR TJMSarchery@gmail.com )
     
    Art Club: Will now meet on Thursdays. Next meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 12th at 7:30am in the Art Room. Contact Mr. Haley for more info. (Email:  dustin.haley@jcschools.us)
     
    Book Club: Next meeting will be Wednesday, Dec. 11th at 4:10 to 5:00 OR 5:30 (if you need to ride the activity bus, sign up for the 5:00 bus, if parents are picking up you can stay until 5:30 in the Library. We will meet every Wednesday. Contact Mrs. Schubert  (Email: katrina.schubert@jcschools.us)  Mrs. Sowers (Email: rachel.sowers@jcschools.us) Mrs. Schlender (Email: ashley.schlender@jcschools.us)
     
    Boom & Step Club:  Next meeting Is Thursday, Dec. 19th. until 5:00 (you must have a ride at 5:30 or sign up for the 5:00 Activity Bus)  Email Mr. Donehue (troy.donehue@jcschools.us) for the Google Classroom code if you are interested in joining Boom & Step.  There are several practice videos already posted.

     

    Chess Club: Next meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 10th at 7:15am in room 105.

     

    Colorguard: Will be postponed until the second week of January 2025 (Jan. 6th). Contact Info (Email: ryan.mcfall@jcschools.us)
     
    FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes): Next meeting will be Thursday, Dec.19th at 8:20am in the Gym. Contact Information:  Coach Redcay (Email:  brandon.redcay@jcschools.us) Or Mrs. DNO (Email: cara.duenow@jcschools.us)  
     
    Girls on the Run: We will meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30-8:20am. Season starts September 16th and runs through November 23rd. The cost is $150.00. Scholarships are available. Contact Information: Coach Hile (kelsey.hile@jcschools.us) Coach Markway (katie.markway@jcschools.us)
     
    Glee Club:  Will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 17th from 4:10-5:00pm in room 163. We will meet the last Tuesday of every month. Contact Information: Mr. Gray (Email: carlos.gray@jcschools.us)
     
    Jazz Band: Will meet Monday, Dec. 9th from 4:00-5:00pm. We will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-5:00pm in the Band Room. Contact Information: Mr. McFall (Email: ryan.mcfall@jcschools.us)
     
    Mathcounts: Next meeting will be Monday, Dec. 9th from 4-5:00 pm in room 811. Meeting will be Monday & Thursday after school until 5:00pm Contact Information: Mrs. Walters (Email: heather.walters@jcschools.us)  Mrs. Forck (Email: andrea.forck@jcschools.us)
     
    Music lessons for guitar, ukulele, and bass guitar: Next Intermediate lesson will be Monday, Dec. 9th. Next beginner lesson will be Tuesday, Dec. 10th. Beginner Level will meet on Tuesdays from 4:15-5:00pm. Intermediate Level will meet on Mondays from 4:15-5:00pm. Contact Mr. Reimund or Mr. Howard for more info. Email: (jason.reimund@jcschools.us)(trevor.howard@jcschools.us)
     
    Patriot Pages: Call for Writers.... Next meeting is Thursday, Dec. 12th from 4:10-5:00pm. We will meet every Thursday. Contact Information: Mr. Reimund (Email: jason.reimund@jcschools.us)
     
    Patriot Players:  Auditions will be Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 4:10-6:00pm in room 600. Contact Information: Mrs. Banks (Email. sharman.banks@jcschools.us) OR Mr. Donehue (Email: troy.donehue@jcschools.us)
     
    Patriot Reading Challenge: Contact Information: Mrs. Schubert (Email:  katrina.schubert@jcschools.us) 
    Students participating in the Patriot Reader's Challenge,if you reach level 4, that is a total of 22 books, a mixture of the Truman's, Twain's, and Dogwoods and pass the quizzes, you will get to attend the Fieldtrip (the place has yet to be determined)! Deadline for the Patriot Reader's Challenge is February 14, 2025! We have several Mark Twains in right now.  Remember, you can login to Destiny and put the Truman's and Twain's on hold. 

    Science Olympiad:  Next meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 10th from 4-5:30pm. We will meet each Tuesday and Thursday. Contact Information: Mrs. Johnson (Email: amber.johnson@jcschools.us) 

    Speech and Debate Club: Next meeting will be Monday, Dec. 9th from 4:10-5:00pm. We will meet every Monday & Wednesday. Contact Information: Miss Walker (Email: nancy.walker@jcschools.us)

    Stitch Clique: Next meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 11th after school until 5:00pm. Want to learn to crochet? Already know how but simply want time and a space to improve your skills? Come hang out with Ms. Cobb and The Stitch Clique in room 110. Wednesdays from 4:10 to 5:00. Bring yarn and hooks if you are able. I will also have some supplies available.  Contact Information: Mrs. Cobb (Email: charisa.cobb@jcschools.us)

    Student Council:  Contact Information: Ms. Smith (Email: paula.smith@jcschools.us)  Mrs. Schaefer (Email: danielle.schaefer@jcschools.us)

    Tabletop Gaming Club: We will have our first meeting on Monday, Dec. 9th from 4:10-5:00pm. Please bring your own materials to play games with. New and returning members are welcome. Contact Information: Mrs. Dockstader (Email: stephanie.dockstader@jcschools.us)

     
    SPORTS:  

    BASKETBALL GAMES

    7th GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL 

    12/6 - 5:00pm ~ TJ vs Camdenton @ Camdenton MS

    12/9 - 6:00pm ~ TJ vs Smith-Cotton @ TJMS

    12/11 - 6:00pm ~ TJ vs Gentry @ TJMS

    12/14 - 9:00am ~ TJ vs Lewis & Clark @ LCMS

    12/16-20 - TBD TJ @ 7th Grade Boys Conference Tournament @ Jefferson MS

     

    8th GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL

    12/10 - 6:00pm ~ TJ vs Rolla @ CCHS

    12/12 - 6:00pm ~ TJ vs Gentry @ Gentry MS

    12/14 - 10:00am ~ TJ vs Lewis & Clark @ TJMS

    12/16-20 - TBD ~ TJ @ TJ 8th Grade Boys Winter Jam @ TJMS

    1/7-11 - TBD ~ TJ @ Camdenton 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tourney @ Camdenton

     

    7TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL

    12/6 - 5:00pm ~ TJ vs Camdenton @ TJMS

    12/9 - 6:00pm ~ TJ vs Smith-Cotton @ Smith-Cotton MS

    12/11 - 6:00pm ~ TJ vs Gentry @ Gentry MS

    12/14 - 8:00am ~ TJ vs Lewis & Clark @ TJMS

    12/16-20 - TBD ~ TJ @ 7th Grade Girls Conference Tournament @ Smithton MS

     

    8TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL

    12/10 - 6:00pm ~ TJ vs Rollla @ Rolla MS

    12/12 - 6:00pm ~ TJ vs Gentry @ TJMS

    12/14 - 11:00am ~ TJ vs Lewsi & Clark @ LCMS

    12/16-20 - TBD ~ TJ @ Jefferson City 8th Grade Girls Tournament @ LCMS

    1/13-17 - TBD ~ TJ @ Ollis 8th Grade Girls Tournament at Ollis MS

     

    TJMS WRESTLING

    12/7 - 9:00am ~ TJ at Capital City MS Wrestling Tournament @ TJMS

    12/10 - 5:00pm ~ TJ at Thomas Jefferson Quad @ TJMS

    12/12 - 5:30pm ~ TJ at Rolla Tri @ Rolla MS

    12/14 - 8:00am ~ TJ at Troy Middle School Wrestling Tournament @ Troy MS

    12/18 - 5:00pm ~ TJ at Lewis & Clark Quad @ LCMS