Principal's Message
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Greetings, Viking Family!
I am so happy to continue this year as the principal of Thomas Jefferson High School! As we embark on this virtual journey together, I am excited about all of the learning and growing that will take place this school year. Our theme for the year is “And Still We Rise: Striving for Greatness”, a nod to the tenacity, resilience, and excellence that exists within the hearts, and minds of Thomas Jefferson High School’s staff and students. Our students are determined to continue their education, even from a distance and our staff is excited to provide them with just that. We are striving for greatness and we will meet the mark. Here’s to another amazing school year!
We are Viking Strong!
If you have any questions, concerns, or just want to say hi, please feel free to contact me via at csears2@rvaschools.net or 804.780.6028.
Yours in service,
Cherita H. Sears
Thomas Jefferson High School
Tee-Jay Announcements
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Chcek out our plans for Virginia College Application Week! Check out our video!
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Greetings Viking family! For your information.What is an IB education?
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Greetings Viking family! Just a reminder to take excelent care of your Chromebooks!
See attached .pdf documents. Chomebook care flyer. Spanish Chromebook Care Flyer
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Our team of professional school counselors is here to serve!
Email a counselor directly or use our handy help request form.
http://rvaschool.net/teejayschoolcounselorshelpform
To find out more about the gudance department and our team click here.
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Our bell schedule for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Our Bell Schedule for Wednesday.
District Announcements
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RPS Staff First Dose COVID-19 Vaccination - Please complete this form if you are seeking an appointment for your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. We will contact you as soon as we have information about the next vaccination event.
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School Calendar Survey - RPS would like your feedback on the 2021-22 calendar and year-round school options as we consider new approaches to post-COVID instruction. Parents and caregivers should fill out this survey and RPS staff should fill out this survey.
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#ReopenWithLove - For the latest information and resources for families, visit the #ReopenWithLove section of our website. It includes the most current information about meal distribution and other critical information.
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Family Support Helpline - Questions about reopening? Call the RPS Family Support Helpline at (804) 780-6195 and learn more about other resources available to families.
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Support RPS - There are many ways to support RPS and #ServeWithLove! Please consider volunteering, donating, or partnering with us, and for new and existing partners, don't forget to add your organization to our new searchable partnership database!
"RPS Direct" Emails from Superintendent Kamras
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RPS Direct Update - February 26, 2021
Dear #RPSStrong Family, Happy Friday! Today was especially joyous for me, as I had the privilege of presiding over our first-ever Mid-Year Graduation for students from the 2020, 2019, and 2018 classes who have returned to earn their diplomas. These 25 young people have redefined what it means to persevere and we are immensely proud of them! The ceremony today is a result of more than a year's worth of work to find students who left RPS, re-engage them through new programs like Con Ganas (With Determination), and support them through every last obstacle. Please join me in thanking the RPS teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff – along with the students' families! – for making today possible.
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RPS Direct Update - February 25, 2021
Dear #RPSStrong Family, I'm thrilled to share that we have a new Chief Operating Officer joining RPS on March 1! Alana Gonzalez has spent her entire career helping government agencies work more efficiently and more equitably. She's coming to us from New York, where she served as Executive Director of Community Reconstruction and Infrastructure for the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery. In this role, she led over 300 recovery and resiliency projects for NY communities affected by Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene, and Hurricane Lee. Ms. Gonzalez also held various roles, including Chief of Staff to the General Manager, at the New York City Housing Authority, which provides affordable housing to more than 400,000 low- to moderate-income New Yorkers.
Alumni Activities
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The 40th Reunion postponed to September 24th-26th 2021 due to COVID 19.
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Class of 1970 - Save the Dates - 50th Reunion
October 23-25, 2020
For all details, please visit our class website.

