Thomas Jefferson Middle School

08/21/2026

JEFFERSON UPDATE: The first day of school for ALL JEFFERSON STUDENTS will be delayed by four school days until Monday, August 31, to allow time to be sure the building is prepared and safe for our staff and students following last night's fire. Please see your parent square email for more details.

08/20/2026

We can't wait to see you tonight!

08/12/2026

08/07/2026

The Dubuque Community School District’s Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) – the tax levy used to maintain, repair and enhance district facilities and infrastructure – will be on the ballot at a special election on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

PPEL has been in place for decades and funds maintenance projects (roofs, parking lots, tuckpointing, sidewalks and small building remodels), safety enhancements such as fire alarm and security systems, annual school bus replacement rotation, and more.

PPEL is required to be renewed by voters every 10 years. The district’s current PPEL expires in 2027.

Learn more about PPEL and the projects it supports at www.dbqschools.org/ppel

07/17/2026

It’s hard to believe we’re already getting ready for another school year!

Join us for our Annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 1, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Audubon Elementary.

It’s a great opportunity for students and families to get ready for the school year, and then with the community, and have some fun. We hope to see you there.
Resources Unite Multicultural Family Center United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States Dubuque Museum of Art Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque City of Dubuque Office of Human Rights Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools Dubuque Community School District St. Mark Youth Enrichment DAYLC Dubuque Area Youth Leadership Council Opening Doors Dubuque Dubuque Community Y Moms Connect Dubuque Dubuque County ISU Extension & Outreach Dubuque Unidos Dubuque Pacific Islander Health Project City of Dubuque Parks & Recreation City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program

07/09/2026

If you’re a 7th or 8th grader who wants to participate in sports at Jefferson this year, here’s an opportunity to get your sports physical taken care of for free this Saturday.

06/01/2026

We had a great 2025-2026 school year. Have a fun and safe summer and we'll see you on the Hill in August!

05/29/2026

Thank you to our Jefferson PTO for funding our annual 8th grade field trip to Cherry Lanes and ImOn Arena. Clearly the students had a lot of fun bowling and ice skating!

05/29/2026

Congratulations to our Jefferson students that were honored at today’s award ceremony. We are proud of you!

05/28/2026

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque and Dubuque Community School District will be providing free meals for kids & teens this summer! Boys & Girls Club site open June 1 - August 7. Terrace Heights Community Center open June 1 - August 7. Park sites open June 8 - August 7. All school sites will open July 6 - July 31. The complete schedule is on the flyer.
City of Dubuque Parks & Recreation