715 North 21st Street
Dedicated May 16, 1962]]> School TO Need Fire Sprinkler; Building Inspector Gets ICBO Opinion. November 23, 1959
Butler Gets Contract For New Junior High School; At Base Bid Of $951,000. December 5, 1959
Board Starts Plans For Westside School; Meets With Architect. February 24, 1959
Bronze Brick To Face New School. December 31, 1959
Architect Hopes Whole Design Of School Will Be Considered; Rather Than Any One Phase. May 20, 1959
School Design Brings Praise--And Criticism; Stormy Weather Cuts Audience. May 21, 1959
Three Main Sections And Open Courtyard In Proposed School; Architect Shows Drawings. May 21, 1959
School Board Bumps Into 'Lousy Soil' Problem; Instead Of Learning How To Cut Construction Costs. June 18, 1959
School "Test". March 22, 1960
School On Way Up. July 23, 1960
It'll Be Wilson Junior High School. November 15, 1960
Wilson School Contracts Let; Total $81,439 For Equipment. February 17, 1961
2 New Junior High Schools Racing Toward Completion; With Classes Opening Sept. 5. August 20, 1961
Wilson Junior High Formally Accepted. November 29, 1961
New Wilson School Is Termed A Monument, Fortress, Temple; 300 Persons Hear Galbreth. May 17, 1962
Minor Damage In School Fire; Junior High Repairs To Cost 'About $150.' January 14, 1965
Athletic Field Named Council Bluffs Stadium; Grid Debut Friday Night. September 8, 1966
Decorated Wilson Halls. January 29, 1973
The Open Courtyard. March 25, 1973
Custodians Polish While Kids Play. December 28, 1974
IGE Looks For Direction; In The Halls Of Learning. February 13, 1975
Class work part of Wilson outing. October 28, 1978
Wison works to help Goodfellows. December 15, 1978
Orkans to invade Wilson. March 24, 1979
School repair to cost more. September 27, 1979
Mom, dad attend school on Wilson's Swap Day. October 17, 1979
Food kids love to hate; Peeking behind the lunch counter. October 8, 1979
Eastside Opens Its Cafeteria; Wilson Also Ready To Serve Hot Meals. November 1, 1981
Anita educator is Wilson principal. July 15, 1985
Paper hearts show Wilson teens care. March 28, 1986
Bluffs junior high students lobby for drinking age hike. April 24, 1986
Program keeping students in school. February 18, 1987
Wilson students to 'Celebrate Us'. October 4, 1987
Wilson parents pleased with school, programs. December 12, 1987
C.B. students polish leadership skills at 25-hour weekend meet. December 14, 1987
'Prank' threat sends 575 youths out into the cold. January 13, 1988
Wilson nominated for excellence. December 17, 1988
Wilson Junior High students win Food Bank award for fourth year. January 31, 1989
Wilson 'one of top Iowa schools'. March 1, 1989
Wilson students given seedlings to replace storm-damaged trees. April 30, 1989
Students learn about themselves at retreat. May 4, 1989
Wilson gets education award. May 15, 1989
Threat cancels dance at Wilson. February 9, 1990
'Violent' student kept out. January 18, 1990
Student charged in knife incident. November 17, 1990
Suspended student on home-bound plan. December 9, 1990
Police investigate Wilson incidents. October 20, 1991
Junior high teacher hurt breaking up fight. January 23, 1992
Boy's jaw broken in fight at Wilson. February 7, 1992
Wilson student faces charges for carrying knife at dance. February 12, 1992
Teen is arrested after school fight. April 10, 1992
Wlson teacher associate files assault complaints against student. April 15, 1992
Youths told they can stop gangs. May 7, 1992
]]> 207 Scott Street]]> New School Will Face Scott St; Proposed Building to Cost $475,000. February 24, 1952
Describes School as Just a 'Shell With Classrooms;' Principal Hanigan. February 24, 1952
New School to Cost $458,040; Below Estimate AFT Aks Pay Hike. March 20, 1953
City's Newest School. September 5, 1954
New Washington School Is Dedicated By Pupils; 300 Persons At Ceremony. February 26, 1955
Plan Would Open School To All Areas Of Bluffs. March 13, 1975
Washington School Plan Tabling Possible. March 17, 1975
Plan For Open School Tabled. March 18, 1975
Washington School planning carnival. September 20, 1978
Washington students top History-S. Studies Fair. May 21, 1979
Clowning at Washington. May 30, 1979
'Outreach' opera in Bluffs; Singers at Washington School. April 7, 1979
Great Depression takes four youths a long way. May 12, 1979
Teacher is student too; 'Most important thing." November 17, 1979
Washington kids tops in nation. May 5, 1980
Opera star preaches practice, practice. September 18, 1985
Bomb fallout; C.B. students establishing link to Japan. December 14, 1985
Complaint speeds up installation of Washington school chair lifts. May 26, 1988
Supreme Court justice to get C.B. drawings. September 2, 1990
Washington gets Apple via Hy-Vee. January 23, 1991]]> 2920 Avenue J]]> An Eight-room Addition is Proposed for Walnut Grove; Bond Election is Monday. November 16, 1950
Walnut Grove Addition. November 15, 1951
Walnut Grove Plans Approved; Call For Addition Of Two Classrooms. May 4, 1956
Enrollment Boom Too Much For Walnut Grove Facilities; Kindergarteners In Kitchen. February 7, 1965
Walnut Grove Hearing Oct. 14; Bids On Addition Are Due Same Day. September 10, 1965
Red Brick Chosen For School Job. October 30, 1965
Elementary Counselor's Job Isn't Always Watching Ants. September 5, 1974
Gifted children given new horizons in reading. August 25, 1977
Board approves addition to Walnut Grove School. July 14, 1979
Classmates help Bobby; Suffers skin disease. May 10, 1980
C.B. teacher sees threes. August 31, 1989
Iowa-bound students check out roads, weather. May 29, 1990
Walnut Grove's pirate spurs students to read. April 18, 1993]]> Thomas Jefferson classroom phones to enhance safety. November 20, 1991
Students go into business. January 13, 1992
'73 vintage year at school. February 4, 1992
Thomas Jefferson advances to state Academic Decathlon. March 11, 1992
Thomas Jefferson takes third place at state decathlon. March 29, 1992
Half of Thomas Jefferson grads continue education. June 28, 1992
School expels student for threat to teach. April 9, 1992
Parents, students plead for walkway over tracks. April 8, 1993
Youth suspended for setting fire in school locker. April 13, 1992
T.J. band bound for WWII salure. June 4, 1994
]]> 2501 W. Broadway
NOTE: Field House is two words
Cap boto words when "Thomas Jefferson Field House:
lower case if used alone.
T.J. building completed 1922
First T.J. graduation class 1924
Field house first used Jan., 1954;
dedicated 4/22/54
Parking lot purchased 5/53]]> Plans Basement for TJ Fieldhouse; Board Names New Schol for Edison. October 24, 1952
Tee Jay Has Long Had Gym Problem; Pledge $215,000 From Bonds for New Unit. March 2, 1952
Break Ground for T.J. Gym; Honor Miss Rupp at Brief Ceremony. February 27, 1953
Buy Property for T.J. Parking Lot; Filling-in Work to Start About June 1. May 27, 1953
Honor T.J. For Freedom Work; Only School In Iowa Cited For Top Award. February 22, 1954
Long Dream Fulfilled As T.J. Dedicates Fieldhouse. April 23, 1954
To Form Thespian Troupe At Tee Jay. October 30, 1954
Birthday Edition, The Signal. February 8, 1957
School Board Buys Block Of Ground Newar Tee Jay; At Price Of $25,000. My 14, 1957
Special Song Written For T.J. Choir. May 12, 1958
Non-profit Group Offers Parking Site Near Tee Jay To School System. September 30, 1958
Tee Jay Play Set Wins First In National Test. February 8, 1959
Rare Hand Press Presented To Tee Jay High By The Nonpareil. October 1, 1959
School Board Postpones Action On Accepting The T.J. Carpark; Pending Legal Opinion. March 2, 1960
Electronic Teacher At Tee Jay High. September 22, 1960
Student Paper Is 40 Years Old; T.J. students Mark Signal Anniversary. February 9, 1963
Vocational Training Students. July 28, 1963
Tee Jay Additions. April 19, 1962
Animals And Birds Keep Watch Over T.J. Pupils; In Biology Classroom. March 24, 1963
T.J. Students Face Problems That Aren't Found In Books; School Buldges At Seams. January 31, 1965
Change ROTC Unit At Tee Jay. February 12, 1964
3-Story Addition Planned For Tee Jay High School; Board, Architect Meet. April 30, 1965
Contracts For Tee Jay Addition Are Let To Three Omaha Firms; Total Price $21,554 Under Estimate. July 10, 1965
C.B. School Officials Confident T.J. Construction Schedule Will Be Met. July 18, 1965
T.J. Addition Will Have Overhanging Appearance; Construction Under Way. September 30, 1965
Approves Equipment For Tee Jay Addition; To Cost About $110,000. October 26,1965
The New Brick Construction. August 27, 1967
Relaxation Theme Of New Counseling Center At T.J.
$10.7 Million In C.B. School Improvements in 18 years. May 26, 1968
"There've Been A Few Changes." June 29, 1969
T.J. Cheerleaders Win Honors At National Clinic. July 20, 1968
Cheerleaders Place In Foundation Meet. August 4, 1969
T.J. Hosts A.L. Faculty: Tour Vocational Wings. September 12, 1969
Trade-Industry Plan Geared To Majority Of T.J. Seniors: In The Halls Of Learning. October 22, 1969
Showing Off. March 5, 1970
NCA Concludes T.J. Report; Makes Recommendations. December 3, 1970
Gov. Ray To Attend T.J.'s 50th Jubilee. September 9, 1971
Yellowjackets Nest 50 Years Old; Tee Jay Marks Birthday. September 10, 1971
Thomas Jefferson Marks Its Golden Anniversary. September 6, 1971
T.J. Students Can't Wait To Start In-School Radio Station. April 5, 1972
Thomas Jefferson Staff Using New Form For Evaluations. April 1, 1973
Working In The Radio Station. January 11, 1974
Mini-Courses At Tee Jay Considered. January 19, 1974
Tee Jay Kitchen To Be Remodeled; Work Will Also Aid Learning. January 22, 1974Plans Going Smoothly For Big T.J. Reunion. June 30, 1974
50-year Memories For T.J. Graduates. July 26, 1974
Checking A 1936 Menu. July 27, 1974
Showing The Way. July 28, 1974
Working Along The Buffet Line. July 28, 1974
Tee Jay Graduates Celebrate At Peony. July 28, 1974
New T.J. Kitchen 'Roomy;' Schools Personnel Takes Tour. August 30, 1974
At Thomas Jefferson High School. December 28, 1974
T.J. 'Godspell' Cast Is Bubbling; Rock Musical Opens Tuesday. March 8, 1975
Tee Jay students one jump away from a job. February 5, 1977
North Central to grade Thomas Jefferson work. November 28, 1977
NCA team aims at helping T.J. November 29, 1977
Dedication for T.J. gymnasium. November 30, 1977
Evaluation says to cooperate. December 1, 1977
Students find body interesting; Course offers in-depth study. January 7, 1978
Tee Jay debate squad members given honors. April 15, 1978
T.J. girls are...Working on spirit. August 26, 1978
T.J. students awarded scholarships and honors. May 3, 1978
T.J. mini-courses ends school year with hobbies. June 3, 1978
T.J. youths win writing awards. November 4, 1978

T.J. club best in state. April 28, 1979
T.J. students cited for honors. May 2, 1979
T.J. class of '79 closes high school scrapbook. May 15, 1979
All smiles for T.J.'s cheerleading sisters. August 4, 1979
Students strike up the band. September 22, 1979
Students out earning a living; Still getting school credit. October 21, 1979
T.J. on to state festival. February 16, 1980
Israelis visit Bluffs. February 23, 1980
Twirp Week is spring fever cure. March 15, 1980
No guidelines for school prayer. June 3, 1981
Petition on prayer gets 400 names. June 4, 1981
Prayer suit sent to Bluffs. June 5, 1981
Prayer suit involves law, not religion, plaintiff says. June 8, 1981
School to get lawyer for suit defense. June 17, 1981
C.B. school officials sued over prayers. June 2, 1981Prayer suit dismissal asked. July 1, 1981
Union defends rights, not people. July 24, 1981
School can file in prayer suit. September 10, 1981
Prayer injunction denial requested. September 21, 1981
'Little effect' on local suit. October 5, 1981
Judge sets hearing in school prayer suit. November 12, 1981
Testimony heard in prayer suit. November 21, 1981
Briefs filed in prayers suit. December 9, 1981
Abramson awarded damages. January 20, 1982
Mixed reactions to prayer ruling. January 21, 1982
TJ 'attitude problem' challenged. December 7, 1983
Schools collaborate in 'Oklahoma!' July 13, 1983
Oklahoma! to Bluffs! July 13, 1983
$11,000 to TJ music students. August 17, 1983
Cause unites sports rivals. September 27, 1984
'Vandals' smash for school spirit. September 29, 1984
Bluffs bands take top honors at Clarina fest. October 8, 1984
Student hopes mural of Jefferson proves to be an inspiration. December 22, 1984
Swing choir; It's real sporting competition. May 4, 1985
Board members tour school construction. August 4, 1985
Bands to perform in Iowa State fest. October 12, 1985
T.J. library right on (new) schedule. November 17, 1985
T.J. class an egg-citing experience. January 18, 1986
Dream becomes reality at T.J. February 17, 1986
TJ marching band invited to play for president. September 23, 1986
Politics won't stop T.J. band. September 24, 1986
T.J. band plays, others protest at Reagan's area appearance. September 25, 1986
World traveler filled with nostalgia in return to C.B.
Students overcome fear, learn from handicapped. October 31, 1986
Thomas Jefferson will be site for state speech competition. January 30, 1987
Dog corners intruder at T.J. High School. February 6, 1989
T.J. sweeps Academic Decathlon. February 13, 1989
T.J. qualifies for Academic Decathlon. February 14, 1988
TJ turns its image into a good sign. February 28, 1987
T.J. team among top 10 in Academic Decathlon. March 7, 1988
T.J. students earn all-state speech award. March 17, 1988
Payments OK'd for late finish of T.J. library. April 16, 1987
Food bars keep T.J. students from seeking lunch elsewhere. April 19, 1987
T.J.' comedy full of foolery. May 7, 1987
Vandalism of sign tied to initiation rite. August 28, 1987
Football players to practice pending vandalism probe. August 29, 1987
T.J. team wins state award. February 21, 1989
T.J. wins Academic Decathlon. March 5, 1989
T.J. team captures second. March 16, 1989
Coache's resignation OK'd without debate. March 22, 1989
T.J. squads sweep performance. April 2, 1989
T.J. team gets second in quiz bowl tourney. April 10, 1989
T.J. students fight fires when not attending class. April 18, 1989
T.J.'s Academic Decathlon team set for national meet. April 28, 1989
Trip pleases T.J. decathlon coach. May 1, 1989
T.J. students to canoe, study acid rain. June 11, 1989
Jeff Foust is attending honor program. June 17, 1989
T.J. journalism students honored for school paper. September 28, 1989
C.B. students disciplined after war protests. January 18, 1991
Students privileges suspended after fight. January 19, 1990
T.J. officials mum on after-game fight. January 16, 1990
T.J. students showing environment concern. September 30, 1990T.J. takes second in Brain Bowl. October 1, 1990
New lights brightening TJ. School. October 6, 1990
Police investigate. T.J. equipment theft. February 21, 1991
T.J. is Brain Bowl semi-finalist. April 1, 1991
T.J. Booster Club earns state award. April 11, 1991
Shenandoah, TJ place in KMA Brain Bowl. April 18, 1991
T.J. Booster Club gets state award. April 20, 1991
New T.J. policy leads to hike in suspensions. December 4, 1994
TJ can't bridge dangers of rails; Track record too good to get state funding. December 26, 1994
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February [1986] Events
11 G. BASKETBALL
PARENTS NIGHT
12 INSERVICE
13 WRESTLING
PARENTS NIGHT
14 B BASKETBALL

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