Thomas Jefferson School (TJ) is a co-educational, non-sectarian, independent boarding and day school located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. We educate a diverse and deliberately sized group of academically talented students spanning grades 7-12.
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The Declaration - February 2026
The February 2026 Issue of The Declaration is online and ready to view by clicking on the link!Read More
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Chase Albano '26 and Becca George '26 - Winners of Poetry Contest
The Declaration sponsored a poetry contest! 1st Place went to Chase Albano '26 for his poem titled "The Slothful Incontinence." Becca George '26 was awarded 2nd Place for "Through the Glass." The winners’ poems will be published in the upcoming issue of The Declaration. There were many submissions, thanks to the three judges–Mr. Roth, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Steere!Read More -
Luke Tung '28 - Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards
Read MoreLuke recently earned several 2026 Scholastic Writing Awards through the Missouri Writing Projects Network! For writing, Luke earned a Gold Key Award for his poem, "Holding This Room." Luke also received Honorable Mention for four other pieces of writing. His work was selected from more than 700 submissions across Missouri and Kansas. This recognition speaks not only to the student’s talent and effort but also to the thoughtful instruction and encouragement they received along the way. Award-winning pieces will be published in Missouri Youth Write, an online publication available on the GKCWP website in June.Students who earned a Gold Key will advance to the national level. Scholastic will notify those students in the coming months if their work receives national recognition. To celebrate our award-winning writers, we are pleased to host an Open House Reception for all student award recipients on Saturday, March 28th, from 1–3 PM. Excerpts of student writing will be displayed in the Montminy Gallery at the Boone County History and Culture Center (3801 Ponderosa Street, Columbia, MO 65201).The Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development, University of Iowa, in partnership with the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, announced the following 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Award to Luke Tung, a Silver Key Award for his photography titled "The Story of a Whiteboard." His work was reviewed and recognized by a panel of creative professionals and awarded for its outstanding merit in originality, skill, and the emergence of a personal voice and vision. Since 1923, the Awards have recognized some of the nation’s most celebrated artists and writers while they were teenagers, including Tschabalala Self, Stephen King, Kay WalkingStick, José Parlá, Amanda Gorman, Charles White, Joyce Carol Oates, and Andy Warhol. -
Inclement Weather - Late Start
We will have a delayed start tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, with classes beginning an hour later than usual, at 9:30 a.m. Assembly will take place in the Dining Hall at 10:00 a.m.Read More -
Meehan and Lee - Students of the Month
Read MoreJosie Meehan '28 and Terry Lee '28 were both recognized this week by the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce as Students of the Month for January! Dr. Miller nominated both of them for their exceptional dedication and hard work with our TJ publications, The Declaration and Yearbook. -
Snow Day! School is Cancelled - Monday!
Read MoreSchool is canceled tomorrow, Monday, January 26, along with the boys' basketball game. Residential and emergency services will remain operational. Students, please check MyTJS for updates related to homework.Many thanks to the facilities staff for their efforts to prepare the campus for everyone's return.Stay safe and warm! -
All-School Play a Success!
Read MoreCongratulations to the cast and crew of The Gods of Comedy. Productions like this let our students take creative risks in public, where the stakes feel real and the outcomes depend on collaboration and follow-through. The audiences got to see not just a performance but a community learning how to work, listen, and build meaning together.Overheard leaving the theatre: "I laughed out loud!", "Fast-paced and lively," "All the actors were top-notch," "Technical crews took an amazing number of cues in stride." Thanks to Ms. McMackin and all family and staff for their support! -
Frida Zahm '29 Receives Rating "1" at SLAMTA Districts
The Community Music School sent an update showcasing TJ student, Frida Zahm '29, piano (Ferrigno) through the St. Louis Area Music Teachers Association (SLAMTA) District Audition Results.Read More -
Jake Vaughn '27 - Student of the Month
Jake Vaughn '27 was honored as Student of the Month by the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce—a significant honor, as TJ can nominate students only three times a year.Read More -
Roy Jang '28 Published in The Call Newspaper
Read MoreThe South St. Louis County News Publication, The Call, published an article titled "Thomas Jefferson School Student Shares How, Why Teenagers are Unexpected Economic Actors," by sophomore Roy Jang '28. Jang started a new student club this year, Business and Entrepreneurship, and serves as the group's leader.
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