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Thomas Jefferson Junior High School Inspiring education and innovation every day for students in Woodridge School District 68. A collaborative learning community, operating with a growth mindset.

Woodridge 68 Facebook Guidelines: The Jefferson Junior High page informs parents, staff, and community members about our achievements, events and activities. Information posted from Woodridge 68 will be direct, open and honest; we hope comments posted on the page will be respectful, factual and constructive. Personal insults against any individual will be deleted, as will posts that violate the privacy of others or Facebook’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities. Examples include unauthorized commercial solicitations; posts that bully, intimidate, or harass; content that is hateful, threatening, pornographic, or contains violence; or any post that is unlawful, misleading, malicious, or discriminatory. If more than one post by the same individual must be deleted, the District reserves the right to block that individual from the page.

10/15/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight! 🌟
We're excited to feature Michelle Madden, School Counselor at Thomas Jefferson Junior High School!

Michelle's favorite subject in school was ELA, and today she enjoys helping students navigate all the opportunities and challenges that come with junior high.

Michelle says her favorite part of working at Woodridge 68 is working with a diverse group of students. She enjoys that each day brings new opportunities to support students while continuing to learn and grow herself. 💙

Outside of school, Michelle enjoys gardening, exercising, reading, spending time outdoors, and being with her family. 🌱📚☀️

09/15/2026
08/11/2026

📚🔐 Incoming Jefferson Junior High students and families — don’t miss Link Day!

Join us on Thursday, August 13 from 3:00–7:00pm at Jefferson Junior High. Incoming 7th & 8th grade students, accompanied by an adult, are invited to:
✅ Tour the building
✅ Find classrooms
✅ Practice locker combinations
✅ Get comfortable before the first day of school

We hope to see you there as we get ready for a great school year! 🐾💙

05/12/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight! 🌟
Introducing Nora Piento, a 7th Grade Science Teacher at Thomas Jefferson Junior High School!
Her favorite subject in school was Science, and now she brings that excitement into her classroom every day.

Nora says the best part of Woodridge 68 is her fellow teachers and working with students.

In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading, word searches, and traveling. 💪📖✈️

03/19/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight! 🌟
Meet Beth Pluister, an MLP Teaching Assistant at Thomas Jefferson Junior High School!
Her favorite subject in school was Math, and today she loves being part of a supportive learning environment.

Beth says the best part of Woodridge 68 is the amazing staff, students, and parents she works with.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, doing puzzles, and hanging out with family. 🧩📖💙
She also has a personal connection as a parent of a Woodridge 68 student.

03/18/2026

🤼‍♂️🏆 Congratulations to the Thomas Jefferson Junior High School wrestling team on an outstanding performance at the IESA State Meet this weekend!

The Wolverines had four state placers and finished an impressive 10th overall as a team:
🥉 Thatcher Christ (112) – 3rd place
🏅 Angelo Pizza (145) – 6th place
🏅 Eric Roberson (167) – 4th place
🏅 Frankie Martinez (215) – 4th place

We’re proud of your hard work, determination, and grit on the mat. Way to represent Jefferson and Woodridge 68! 💙

03/05/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight! 🌟
Meet Kim Martin, a 7th Grade ELA Teacher at Thomas Jefferson Junior High School!
Her favorite subject in school was Reading, which naturally led her to English Language Arts.

Kim says the best part of Woodridge 68 is her coworkers and students, who make every day rewarding.

Outside of school, she enjoys time with her three daughters and her dog. 🐶💙

Address

7200 Janes Avenue
Woodridge, IL
60517

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+16307956700

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