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!
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!
Mr. Steinhoff, one of our amazing substitutes, bought pizza for the 4th graders at Jefferson!
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!
The third graders participated in the 3rd grade Amazing Race put on by the Codington County Heritage Museum!
Mrs. Nelson's class had a surprise glow party!
Congratulations to Mrs. Stack, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Turbak, and Mrs. Gilmore's classes for having the best attendance in April!
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.
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!
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!
The 4th graders went to Pelican lake and got to do so many fun activities!
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!
"Spots are still available for summer learning opportunities! Register for any/all sessions through Watertown Park and Rec!"
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Thank you for inspiring, caring, and making a difference every single day!
The 4th graders did an experiment to show how sound moves!
The first graders had a wonderful time learning about dairy farms! A special thank you to Modak Dairy Farm, First PREMIER Bank, and Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce for making this experience possible.
Mrs. Nelson's class made bird feeders in science this week!
The Jefferson Talent Show was again filled with amazing talents!
Thank you to the senior class judges :
Ty Sullivan, Jade Smith, Allison Konrad, Ally Torgerson
Congratulations to the winners:
1st Place- Thias
2nd Place- Maddie
3rd Place- Paizlee
4th Place-Bryer
5th Place-Briggs
Thank you to the senior class judges :
Ty Sullivan, Jade Smith, Allison Konrad, Ally Torgerson
Congratulations to the winners:
1st Place- Thias
2nd Place- Maddie
3rd Place- Paizlee
4th Place-Bryer
5th Place-Briggs
Thank you to our lunchroom staff!
It is School Principal day we showed our appreciation by dressing up like Mr. Decker and making him cards!
Thank you Mr. Decker!
