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Jefferson Master Planning
PPS will soon start the master planning process for the modernization of historic Jefferson High School Middle College for Advanced Studies. Master planning is the first step in determining the shape of the new school. PPS will seek input from the Jefferson community about the design and is looking for volunteers to join the Jefferson Master Planning Committee.

The Jefferson Master Planning Committee (MPC)
The Jefferson Master Planning Committee (MPC) is a group of school and community stakeholder representatives who will work together to help provide feedback for the Jefferson master plan. MPC members synthesize community-wide input and share the evolving details of the project with others in the community. The Committee will include parents, teachers, students, alumni, PPS staff and partners, community representatives and a school board member. While MPC members do not make decisions, their input is crucial in creating a design that the entire Jefferson community will be proud of. 
View the Jefferson MPC Charter | Español | Tiếng Việt | Русский | Soomaali | 中文

Apply to the Jefferson Master Planning Committee:

Student & Teacher Application in English

General Application in English

Student & Teacher Application in Spanish

General Application in Spanish

Student & Teacher Application in Vietnamese

General Application in Vietnamese

Student & Teacher Application in Russian

General Application in Russian

Student & Teacher Application in Chinese

General Application in Chinese

Student & Teacher Application in Somali

General Application in Somali

MPC Selection Criteria in English
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Public Design Workshops
During the master planning process, PPS will hold Public Design Workshops and an Open House providing the greater Jefferson community a voice in the design process.

Regular Community Meetings
Throughout the Master Planning process, PPS will hold regular information session meetings to keep the community informed about the modernization effort.  A schedule of these meetings will be available in the coming weeks.

Stay Informed

DEADLINE FOR MASTER PLANNING COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS IS MAY 23rd

Jefferson modernization Info-flyer

View the Jefferson modernization flyer |Español |Tiếng Việt | Русский | Soomaali | 中文

Jefferson Master Planning Committee (MCP) Info-flyer

View the Jefferson Master Planning Committee flyer |Español |Tiếng Việt | Русский | Soomaali | 中文

Jefferson Modernization FAQ

Click here to view the Jefferson Modernization FAQ

Jefferson Modernization Project History - Conceptual Master Planning 2019
In late 2019, after a series of public meetings over a four-month period, a Jefferson High School Conceptual Master Plan was completed as part of the planning effort for the 2020 Bond. The work was done through a Conceptual Master Planning Committee (CMPC), a group of school and community stakeholder representatives who worked together to help provide feedback for the Conceptual Jefferson master plan.  This conceptual plan will be used as the starting point for the new Jefferson Modernization Master Plan, but the new Master Planning Committee (MPC) will not be restricted by those plans. To learn more, please visit the Jefferson Conceptual Master Planning webpage.

View the Jefferson CMPC Report

View the Jefferson CMCP Report (Jan 2020)
View the CMCP Report Appendices
View the Jefferson CMPC Overview Info-graphic

Get Connected

To get regular updates about the Jefferson Modernization project, join the mailing list at JHSBond@pps.net

For more information about School Building Improvement Bond projects, email schoolmodernization@pps.net
or call us at 503-916-2222

Jefferson Modernization Town Hall #1

Watch the video of the first Jefferson Modernization town hall from March 29th, 2022, when the PPS design team provided an update on the project.

Public Questions and Answers from the Jefferson March 29th, 2022 Town Hall 

Thank you voters

Thank you voters for supporting the 2012, 2017 and 2020 Bonds. The Office of School Modernization is continuing the important work of rebuilding our aging schools, making them all safer, more sustainable and better equipped for 21^st century learning.

Design Specifications

View the District Education Specifications for Comprehensive High Schools (Ed Specs)