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TJ Open House - Sunday, October 11, 2026
🏫 Discover Thomas Jefferson School!
Join us for Open House on Sunday, October 11 and learn what makes TJ’s small, supportive academic community distinctive. Meet faculty and students, explore campus, and learn about our day and boarding programs for grades 7–12.
📅 Sunday, October 11
⏰ 1:00–3:30 p.m.
⏰ 1:00–3:30 p.m.
👉 Register today @tjs.org/open-house
TJ Students Featured in St. Louis Call Newspapers
Two Thomas Jefferson School students were recently recognized by Call Newspapers, a local news outlet serving South County St. Louis.
Junior Zeynep Ceyhun was featured in the September 9 issue for placing third in the Global AI Hackathon, while seventh grader Annabelle Olagbegi was featured in the September 23 issue for earning a writing award.
We’re proud to see TJ students and their accomplishments recognized in our local community.
Read the stories:
September 23: Local middle schooler earns writing award
TJ Ranks Among the Best!
We’re proud to announce that Thomas Jefferson School has once again earned top honors in Niche’s 2027 Best Schools rankings, including recognition as the #1 Best Boarding High School in Missouri and #2 Best Private High School in Missouri.
TJ also earned an A+ Overall Niche Grade, with A+ grades in Academics, College Prep, and Diversity—areas that reflect the heart of the TJ experience.
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The Declaration - September Issue 2026
Click on the link to view your September 2006 Issue of The Declaration!
TJ Alum Lands on Yale Alumni Magazine Cover
Carter Cashen ‘23 (second from left) on the cover of Yale Alumni Magazine at Yale University.
Roy Jang ’28 Earns High Commendation
Congratulations to Roy Jang ‘28! Roy traveled to London to attend the John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize ceremony, where he received a High Commendation in Economics. The awards ceremony was held at Grosvenor House in London.
We’re proud to see a TJ student recognized on the global stage for his academic achievement. Way to go!
The Peaceable Kingdom Finds a New Home at TJ
A work of art created 46 years ago has found a new audience at Thomas Jefferson School.
The Peaceable Kingdom, a chalk drawing by Dolores Miller, now hangs in TJ’s Art Barn, where a new generation of students will see a piece that began somewhat unexpectedly on a classroom chalkboard in 1980.
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In Memory of TJ’s Headmaster 1980-2000
In memory of Lawrence “Larry” Morgan ‘53, TJ’s Headmaster from 1980-2000.
Titans Soccer and Volleyball End Fall Season
TJ Boys’ Soccer and Girls’ Volleyball have wrapped up their 2026 seasons! Both teams showed teamwork, determination, and Titan spirit throughout the season, building skills and friendships while having plenty of fun along the way. A big thank-you to our dedicated coaches for their guidance and encouragement: Maria Burr ’P31 and Alex Shornick ’17 (soccer), and TJ faculty members Marie De Jesus and Dr. Michele Asuni (volleyball).
Go Titans! ἀρετή
TJ Service Learning Day — Making a Difference!
Today, TJ students and faculty stepped beyond the classroom and into our community for our annual Service Learning Day! From lending a helping hand to supporting local organizations, our students put TJ's commitment to service and responsible citizenship into action. A day of teamwork, service, and giving back!
Thank you to our community partners for welcoming our students today!