What a busy and fun week we just finished! Monday was the annual Humanities trip to the Smithsonian Museums for our junior and sophomore classes! While those two classes were out of the building, our seniors dressed in their college shirts and we took our class composite photo out at the main stadium!
Wednesday was the annual tjSTAR symposium. Our seniors showed off their hard work over the past school year to a multitude of guests and their fellow classmates. We also had a fantastic keynote speaker in TJ 2001 alum Mike Elias, the current President and General Manager of the Baltimore Orioles!
The week concluded with J-Day, which is our student body's chance to unwind and celebrate the year. Unfortunately, due to the weather, we had to move the entire event inside, but our Student Government Association (SGA) did a great job adjusting the programming.
I hope everyone enjoys the upcoming five-day weekend. Office hours during the break are listed in the article below. We will see you back on Thursday, May 28!
As always, please reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mike Roth
TJHSST Director of Communications
TJ's main office will be closed on both Monday, May 25, and Wednesday, May 27 next week. It will be open by appointment only on Tuesday, May 26. The office will be open during normal hours (8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m.) on both Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29.
The seniors are almost done with their time at TJ! Senior Final Exams (for those who have them) begin as soon as we return next week. Here is the schedule for their remaining time at TJ.
Thursday, May 28 – Blue Day Math, Computer Science, and Science and Tech Final Exams
Friday, May 29 – Red Day Math, Computer Science, and Science and Tech Final Exams
Saturday, May 30 - Senior Prom, Schuyler Ballroom Hamilton Hotel, 7:00-11:00 p.m.
Monday, June 1 – Red Day Humanities, World Language, Music, and Makeup Final Exams
Tuesday, June 2 - Blue Day Humanities, World Language, Music, and Makeup Final Exams - Last Day for Seniors
Wednesday, June 3 - Seniors do not need to come into building unless they have senior obligations to take care of or are participating in the Athletic Award ceremony during 8th period.
Thursday, June 4 - Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Cookout - Seniors should arrive at 9:30 a.m. Senior cookout will follow immediately afterwards.
Saturday, June 6 – Class of 2026 Graduation at EagleBank Arena beginning at 7 p.m.
As always, you can visit the Class of 2026 FAQ website. It has all the details/dates about, graduation, and obligations there. If you have any questions please reach out Senior Class Administrator Assistant Principal Yaara Crane.
Free/Reduced Application information and forms for qualified families (Online Submission)
FCPS offers nutritious meals every school day. Your child may qualify for free meals or reduced-price meals at TJHSST. Students who qualify for reduced-price meals receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. For information on how to apply for Free and Reduced-price meals, please visit the link above. The online free and reduced-price meals application is available in 8 languages and can be completed on mobile devices. You will need to re-apply annually.
Consent to Share Form (PDF)
If you have children eligible for the Free and Reduced-price meals program, they may also be eligible to participate in other FCPS fee-based programs without paying a fee or by paying a reduced fee.
This would include things that are specified in FCPS Notice 5922. Those are:
- Musical Instrument fees
- Driver Education fees
- Student Parking fees
- Career and Technical Education Certification fees
- Fine Arts fees
- Technology and Engineering Education Material fees
- Online Campus fees
- Advanced Placement fees (after six exams)
- Returned Check fees
You are also eligible to receive information about scholarships, classes and services that are provided by agencies and organizations other than FCPS.
In order to receive the benefits, you have to fill out the Consent to Share Form (please visit the link above), a written agreement allowing FCPS staff to share information about your children's meal eligibility status.
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass and access the application, which can be returned to the front office.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
As our school community grows and changes, more of our students and families are facing practical needs. That’s why we’re excited to have the Jefferson Junction, our brand-new non-perishable food and hygiene resource for students.
But we can't do it without your help.
We're asking our amazing TJ parents and families to partner with us in stocking the pantry shelves. Whether it's some healthy snacks or hygiene essentials, every donation makes a difference. We will collect donations on a rolling basis to keep the pantry stocked. All donations will be used to support TJ students.
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