Dear TJHSST Families,
We had a great 40th Anniversary Celebration last weekend! I saw a lot of families at our Open House where several students took advantage of the networking opportunity. Our alumni come from a wealth of backgrounds and we hope to take advantage of that with similar opportunities in the future. Stay tuned!
As for this week's Jefferson Journal, please read on for information on our Military Connected and Veteran Appreciation Breakfast coming up November 10, guidelines on when to hold your child home from school due to illness, winter and spring sports tryout information, and how to preorder your 2026 Yearbook.
Next week will have the full News you Choose newsletter with highlights from the 40th Anniversary Celebration! Remember there is no school for students on Monday or Tuesday.
Due to staff training during the school planning and teacher workdays next week. The TJHSST main office will be open by appointment only each of those days. Thank you for your understanding.
TJHSST Community,
We warmly invite all military-connected students, families, and staff to our inaugural Military Connected and Veteran Appreciation Breakfast!
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When: Monday, November 10th, from 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
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What: Light refreshments and community gathering.
This special event provides a dedicated opportunity for our school to express our profound gratitude to our active service members and veteran families while fostering strong relationships within our military-connected community.
We look forward to seeing you there! Please kindly complete the RSVP form so we can plan accordingly for food and accommodations.
Thank you,
*When you arrive at TJHSST on November 10th, please enter through Door 1 to sign in and then follow the signs and proceed to the cafeteria.
Dear TJHSST Parents and Guardians,
As we enter the colder months, we would like to remind families of the guidelines for when students should stay home due to illness. Following these health recommendations helps protect our school community and keeps everyone learning safely.
When to Keep Your Student Home: Please keep your child home and contact a healthcare provider if they have any of the following:
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Fever of 100.4°F or higher — stay home until fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.
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Vomiting — stay home until vomiting has stopped overnight and your child can keep food and liquids down.
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Diarrhea — stay home until symptoms improve and bowel movements return to normal.
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Severe coughing, wheezing, or difficulty breathing — stay home and consult your healthcare provider.
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Rash with fever — stay home until evaluated by a healthcare provider.
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Pink eye (conjunctivitis) with yellow/green discharge — stay home until 24 hours after starting antibiotics, if prescribed.
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Strep throat — stay home for the first 12 hours after starting antibiotics and until fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medications.
Please help prevent the spread by encouraging frequent handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and keeping your student home when they are ill. Consider scheduling your family’s annual flu vaccination if you haven’t already done so.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students and staff healthy.
We've had a great Fall Sports season! Now it is time to begin the Winter Sports season. Here is tryout information for both that, as well as the Spring Sports season coming in February!
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Winter Sports – Tryouts Begin Monday, November 10, 2025: Boys/Girls Basketball, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Swim & Dive, Boys Wrestling, Girls Wrestling
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Spring Sports – Tryouts Begin Monday, February 23, 2026: Baseball, Crew, Girls/Boys Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Girls/Boys Soccer, Softball, Girls/Boys Tennis
Required for Participation:
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VHSL Physical: Dated after May 1, 2025. Submit to the Activities Office or Athletic Trainer, Heather Murphy: hrmurphy@fcps.edu
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Online Athletic Registration: Must be completed each school year. Registration Link
Questions or Coach Contacts: Find all coach contact info HERE.
Athletics Website: www.tjsports.org
It’s time to pre-order your 2026 yearbook! Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 13621.
- With the purchase of Techniques yearbook, you get Threshold literary magazine, Teknos science magazine, and a year of tjTODAY (distributed at school throughout the year and online) for free.
- You will also find options for purchasing a nameplate to personalize your student's yearbook, but nameplates must be ordered by December 31
- And families of seniors can purchase senior “ads” through December 19 to congratulate their grad.
Act now to secure June delivery of your yearbook. Contact Lisa Hampton at lmhampton@fcps.edu with questions.
Need to get ahold of someone at TJ? Here is some commonly requested contact information:
Main Office - 703-750-8300
Attendance Office - thomasjeffersonhigh.attendance@fcps.edu
Student Services - 703-750-8340
Student Activities - 703-750-8333
Security - 703-750-8331
Administration Contact Information
Mr. Michael Mukai - Principal
Ms. Betsy Fawsett - Associate Principal
Ms. Yaara Crane - Subschool Principal (oversees Class of 2026 Science and Technology Division)
Mr. Shawn Frank - Subschool Principal (oversees Class of 2027 and Mathematics and Computer Science Division)
Mr. Dylan Forshay - Subschool Principal (oversees Class of 2028 and World Language, Art, Music, and Physical Education Division)
Ms. Volita Russell - Subschool Principal (oversees Class of 2029 and Humanities Division)
Ms. Sara Wright - Director of Student Services (oversees Counselors, Social Worker, School Psychologist and other staff providing student support)
Ms. Leah Conte - Director of Student Activities (oversees Activities Office, 8th Period, Athletic Office, Building Maintenance, Custodians, Food Services)
Mr. Mike Roth - Communications Specialist (oversees NewsYouChoose and eNotify, Event promotions, print/digital text, photo, video, Social Media accounts, TJHSST Webmaster and Visitors US & International (TJPF)
For another specific staff member, please use our Staff Directory to find contact information.
TJ's Anchor/Blue/Red Day Calendar
November 3 - School Planning Day - no school for students
November 4 - Teacher Workday - no school for students
November 5 - This Wednesday will be an Anchor Day for TJ
November 7 - November News You Choose newsletter will be released
November 10 - This Monday will be a Blue Day for TJ
November 11 - Veterans Day - no school for students or staff
November 17 - Modified Anchor Day with 60 minute advisory and no JLC
November 24 - This Monday will be a Red Day for TJ
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Holiday - no school for students or staff
December 5 - December News You Choose newsletter will be released
December 8 - Modified Anchor Day with 60 minute advisory and no JLC as well as Religious or Cultural Observance Day (Bodhi Day) - school remains in session.
December 10 - Winter Band Concert - 7 p.m. Auditorium
December 22-January 2 - Winter Break - no school for students or staff
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