4th grade had a kickball tournament the last week of school. They had special guest pitchers too! Thank you Dr. Danielsen and Mr. Barrios for joining in the fun!
13 days ago, Denise Swenson
kickball
Have a safe and fun summer!
13 days ago, Denise Swenson
summer
Thank you to our amazing PTO and all they do for the teachers and students throughout the year!
19 days ago, Denise Swenson
PTO
Second grade had a Sip Sip Hooray party this week to celebrate how well they did on their MAPS testing!
19 days ago, Denise Swenson
2nd grade
2nd grade
The second graders went to the zoo last week and had a great time learning about the animals!
21 days ago, Denise Swenson
zoo
Mrs. Fawkes Key Club students have been pen pals all year with Dr. Tisher's first grade class. Last week they got to meet each other! They brought pizza, ice cream, juice boxes, and treat bags.  The kids loved it!
21 days ago, Denise Swenson
key club
key club
key club
key club
key club
key club
The first graders had worm day last week! They held real worms and compared them to gummy worms. They got to make dirt cups too!
21 days ago, Denise Swenson
worm
Today the seniors from the high school went to their old elementary schools and walked through the halls! The 4th graders also did a walk through to celebrate their time at Jefferson!
21 days ago, Denise Swenson
arrows
arrows
arrows
arrows
arrows
Mr. Steinhoff, one of our amazing substitutes, bought pizza for the 4th graders at Jefferson!
22 days ago, Denise Swenson
4th grade
All 2nd -4th graders get to experience the Junior Achievement Program! Thank you to all of the community members that volunteer to teach with this program!
22 days ago, Denise Swenson
ja
ja
The third graders participated in the 3rd grade Amazing Race put on by the Codington County Heritage Museum!
22 days ago, Denise Swenson
3rd grade

Mrs. Nelson's class had a surprise glow party!

24 days ago, Denise Swenson
nelson
Congratulations to Mrs. Stack, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Turbak, and Mrs. Gilmore's classes for having the best attendance in April!
24 days ago, Denise Swenson
Johnson
Stack
Gilmore
Turbak
Please join us on Wednesday, May 13th from 3:45-5:00 PM for an open house to honor our 2026 retirees in the Watertown High School Commons.
27 days ago, Jeff Danielsen
The after school kids at Jefferson entered in the Monster Madness coloring contest through Young Artists for the ages 4-12 years old. This was for anyone in the United States.
All 20 of the students entries were published in the book, which is now in the Jefferson Library.
Makenna in 4th grade, was chosen as the best artist and her drawing is the cover of the book!
Way to go artists!
27 days ago, Denise Swenson
Makenna
book
book
The 4th graders went to Pelican lake and got to do so many fun activities!
27 days ago, Denise Swenson
4th grade
Emma Ofstehage was awarded the Jeferson PTO Scholarship. Presenting the check to Emma is Kerry Stager, PTO Treasurer. Congratulations Emma and best of Luck at Northern State University!
27 days ago, Denise Swenson
scholarship
"Spots are still available for summer learning opportunities! Register for any/all sessions through Watertown Park and Rec!"
about 1 month ago, Jefferson Elementary
Summer

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Thank you for inspiring, caring, and making a difference every single day!

about 1 month ago, Denise Swenson
Teachers
The 4th graders did an experiment to show how sound moves!
about 1 month ago, Denise Swenson
sound