It was a quick two-day week as May comes to an end. Here at TJ, things are wrapping up for our Class of 2026. We are looking forward to Senior Prom tomorrow evening at the Hamilton Hotel in Washington, DC! Our seniors only have two days left of class next week. It is unbelievable how fast the time has gone!
Please take note of the schedule for next week that is spelled out in the newsletter below. Monday will be a Red Day as we continue to complete senior final exams. Friday features a 10:30 a.m. release for all students. Finally, details about our Class of 2026 graduation on Saturday, June 6 are also available. We hope that many of you join us!
As always, please reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mike Roth
TJHSST Director of Communications
Please note that as announced back on January 6, next Friday, June 5 is a modified Anchor Day with a 10:30 a.m. release. This is to support staff with the graduation ceremony the next day.
All students will report to advisory at 8:40 a.m. They are encouraged to use this time to catch up on assignments. Students will then be released at 10:30 a.m.
We invite the TJ community to join us this Saturday, June 6 inside EagleBank Arena at 7 p.m. as we celebrate the Class of 2026 at their commencement ceremony! Come honor the 38th graduation class of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology!
Guests can enter EagleBank starting at 6 p.m. Seniors are required to arrive on site by 5:30 p.m. The ceremony begins promptly at 7 p.m.
If you cannot make it in person you can watch via a livestream broadcast!
TJ will have a graduation rehearsal on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in the TJ main gym. Attendance is mandatory. Seniors should arrive at TJ after 9:30 a.m. and be seated in the TJ main gym by 9:45 a.m. for the start of rehearsal. Graduation rehearsal is for students only. Seniors - please check Schoology for full details on how the rehearsal is structured.
Remember you can visit the Class of 2026 FAQ website. It has all the details/dates about the final days of school, graduation, and obligations there. If you have any questions please reach out to Senior Class Administrator Assistant Principal Yaara Crane.
Free/Reduced Application information and forms for qualified families (Online Submission)
FCPS offers nutritious meals every school day. Your child may qualify for free meals or reduced-price meals at TJHSST. Students who qualify for reduced-price meals receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. For information on how to apply for Free and Reduced-price meals, please visit the link above. The online free and reduced-price meals application is available in 8 languages and can be completed on mobile devices. You will need to re-apply annually.
Consent to Share Form (PDF)
If you have children eligible for the Free and Reduced-price meals program, they may also be eligible to participate in other FCPS fee-based programs without paying a fee or by paying a reduced fee.
This would include things that are specified in FCPS Notice 5922. Those are:
- Musical Instrument fees
- Driver Education fees
- Student Parking fees
- Career and Technical Education Certification fees
- Fine Arts fees
- Technology and Engineering Education Material fees
- Online Campus fees
- Advanced Placement fees (after six exams)
- Returned Check fees
You are also eligible to receive information about scholarships, classes and services that are provided by agencies and organizations other than FCPS.
In order to receive the benefits, you have to fill out the Consent to Share Form (please visit the link above), a written agreement allowing FCPS staff to share information about your children's meal eligibility status.
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass and access the application, which can be returned to the front office.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
As our school community grows and changes, more of our students and families are facing practical needs. That’s why we’re excited to have the Jefferson Junction, our brand-new non-perishable food and hygiene resource for students.
But we can't do it without your help.
We're asking our amazing TJ parents and families to partner with us in stocking the pantry shelves. Whether it's some healthy snacks or hygiene essentials, every donation makes a difference. We will collect donations on a rolling basis to keep the pantry stocked. All donations will be used to support TJ students.
🛒 Want to help? Here’s how:
- Visit our Amazon Wish List and have items sent directly to the school: https://a.co/giHCfQN Attention: Danielle Armstrong, Social Worker
- Drop off non-perishable donations at the school: Attention: Danielle Armstrong, Social Worker
From all of us at TJ, thank you for stepping up and helping Jefferson Junction become a place where every student knows they’re seen, valued, and supported.
Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
Is your student experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.
Our TJ Science Olympiad team has finished in 10th place in the nation at the National Science Olympiad held last weekend at the University of Southern California!
TJ's team, which earlier this year won the Virginia State Championship, took tenth place out of 60 competing high schools, marking TJ's strongest ever finish in their 10 trips to Nationals since the team was formed in 2010. Medals for the top six teams in each event were also presented, with TJ taking home medals in the following events:
• 1st Place - Astronomy - Rohan Bairi and Tayne Han
• 1st Place - Protein Modeling (trial event)- Juwon Kim and Kylie Rudinsky
• 3rd Place - Dynamic Planet - Jack Gao and Tayne Han
• 3rd Place - Engineering CAD - Ariana Mamedova and Nathan Liu
• 3rd Place - Remote Sensing - Jack Gao and Rohan Bairi
• 4th Place - Code Craze (trial event)- Luke Kang and Zain Marshall
• 4th Place - Disease Detectives - Jennifer Zhang and Justin Yuan
• 4th Place - Materials Science - Rohan Bairi and Timothy Oh
• 5th Place - Chemistry Lab - Ayla Zhang and Timothy Oh
• 6th Place - Botany (trial event)- Juwon Kim and Kylie Rudinsky
The full list of team members is below:
• Ariana Mamedova
• Ayla Zhang
• Brendan Li
• Ellie Wen
• Jack Gao
• Jennifer Zhang
• Justin Yuan
• Landon Yin
• Laura Prudius
• Michelle Kim
• Nathan Liu
• Rohan Bairi
• Tayne Han
• Timothy Oh
• Zakhar Liskovyi
• Juwon Kim (alternate)
• Kylie Rudinsky (alternate)
• Luke Kang (alternate)
• Zain Marshall (alternate)
TJ's team is coached by TJ biology teachers Aubrie Holman and Samantha Hale. Mrs. Holman has coached TJ's team since 2012, and Mrs. Hale joined TJ and Mrs. Holman in coaching in 2024 after previously coaching for eight years at Cooper Middle School.
Full results are posted on the national Science Olympiad website.
Congratulations to TJ Science Olympiad on this phenomenal accomplishment!
TJ's Quiz Bowl Team had some tremendous success at the 2026 High School National Championship over the weekend in Atlanta. Going into the event we were the only school in the entire country to qualify four teams into the tournament, and all 4 ended up finishing in the top 100 (out of 320 total teams)! Our A team finished in fifth place in the country! Our B team finished in a tie for 21st, while our C and D teams finished in a tie for 97th. Here are the final standings.
https://www.naqt.com/stats/tournament/standings.jsp?tournament_id=17102
J-Day Photo Gallery on Instagram
It rained all day last Friday in the DMV. That doesn't stop the TJ spirit! For the first time in many year, we were forced to move our annual J-Day celebration completely indoors because of the weather.
No matter, TJ students found a way to have a great time anyway. From food for sale to performances, games, karaoke and basketball there was something for everyone as we all came together as #OneTJ
Need to get in contact with someone at TJ? Here is some commonly requested contact information:
Main Office - 703-750-8300
Attendance Office - thomasjeffersonhigh.attendance@fcps.edu
Student Services - 703-750-8340
Student Activities - 703-750-8333
Security - 703-750-8331
Administration Contact Information
Mr. Michael Mukai - Principal
Ms. Betsy Fawsett - Associate Principal
Ms. Yaara Crane - Subschool Principal (oversees Class of 2026 and Science and Technology Division)
Mr. Shawn Frank - Subschool Principal (oversees Class of 2027 and Mathematics and Computer Science Division)
Mr. Dylan Forshay - Subschool Principal (oversees Class of 2028 and World Language, Art, Music, and Physical Education Division)
Ms. Volita Russell - Subschool Principal (oversees Class of 2029 and Humanities Division)
Ms. Sara Wright - Director of Student Services (oversees Counselors, Social Worker, School Psychologist and other staff providing student support)
Ms. Leah Conte - Director of Student Activities (oversees Activities Office, 8th Period, Athletic Office, Building Maintenance, Custodians, Food Services)
Mr. Mike Roth - Communications Specialist (oversees Jefferson Journal and eNotify, Event promotions, print/digital text, photo, video, Social Media accounts, TJHSST Webmaster and Visitors US & International (TJPF))
For another specific staff member, please use our Staff Directory to find contact information.
Be sure to visit Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology on its official social media channel on Instagram @OfficialTJHSST for pictures and highlights of all the fun events and activities going on at TJ! (Please note that we have discontinued use of our X/Twitter account).
We'd love it if you give us a follow!
TJ's Anchor/Blue/Red Day Calendar
May 28-June 2 - Senior Final Exams
June 5 - This Friday will be a Modified Anchor Day with dismissal at 10:30 a.m.
June 6 -TJ Class of 2026 Graduation at EagleBank Arena, 7 p.m.
June 11 - Underclass Final Exams Periods 1 and 2 - half day with dismissal at 11:55 a.m.
June 12 - Underclass Final Exams Periods 3 and 4 - half day with dismissal at 11:55 a.m.
June 15 - Underclass Final Exams Periods 5 and 6 - half day with dismissal at 11:55 a.m.
June 16 - Underclass Final Exams Periods 7 and makeup exams - half day with dismissal at 11:55 a.m.
June 17 - This is the 2-hour day; school will be dismissed at 10:40 a.m. Last day of school for students.
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