Dear future principal,
As you embark on your journey at our school, there are a few things you should know. We students are a dedicated, diverse group...
On May 29, The Jones-Payton girls water polo team won the city championship 13-10 against rival Lane Tech to secure their first title in five years.
“It...
Computer Science (CS) students and teachers are upset that class availability stays stagnant as interest in the subject grows, making it difficult for...
For an English II service learning project, sophomore students planned a Stop Asian Hate fundraiser selling food as part of an English department initiative...
Computer Science (CS) students and teachers are upset that class availability stays stagnant as interest in the subject grows, making it difficult for students to take higher-level CS courses as seniors.
“Recently, it has been brought to our attention by several students and a parent that rising juniors cannot register for AP Computer Science A (AP CS A) because the two AP CS A sections (30 students/section)...
Jones student Anabelle Sanchez ‘24 is working to make a positive impact on Chicago’s youth, alongside other CPS students in City Hall.
The Mayor’s Youth Commission is a diverse cohort of 24 students from across the city working to advocate for Chicago’s youth via collaboration with the mayor and policy-makers. As Vice Chair of the Commission’s Public Health Committee, Sanchez is helping...
For an English II service learning project, sophomore students planned a Stop Asian Hate fundraiser selling food as part of an English department initiative to create more opportunities for volunteer work and fundraising.
Jessica Wong ‘25, who is credited with the idea of this fundraiser, started the campaign with fellow students Derrick Hernandez ‘25, Abril Avina ‘25, Finn O’Hara ‘25 and...
As summer break quickly approaches, Jones students are becoming increasingly excited about their upcoming summer programs.
Summer programs are a great opportunity for students to pursue their interests outside of school.
“I’m excited for my medical internship this summer because it has multiple clinics, including a nurses' clinic and an operating room,” said Zuri Belcore ‘25.
For those looking...
With the school year coming to an end, the college application process has just finished for one graduating class and is about to start for another. To explore the process, the Blueprint has launched a new podcast that will follow several Jones students on their quest to find the best college for them.
“I think for most people, there's a lot of second-guessing yourself, and there's a lot of worrying...
Ramadan, which happened from March 22 until April 20, was a busy one for students, especially as they managed their studies while fasting from sunrise to sunset.
A ritual of this holy month for Muslims is to fast during daylight hours. The effects of fasting differ from person to person, but they are most commonly felt in the afternoon.
“Fasting hasn’t affected my abilities during school hours,...
On May 29, The Jones-Payton girls water polo team won the city championship 13-10 against rival Lane Tech to secure their first title in five years.
“It felt really great [to win City]. Our coach tells us we work harder than any other team in the city. We’re in the pool in the morning, or in the pool late at night,” said player Claudia Walvoord ‘25. “These are probably the most hardworking...
Jones student-athletes of various sports possess conflicting opinions about sharing the Jones National Teachers Academy (NTA) track with each other, including students from elementary schools.
Due to overlapping seasons and practice times, many teams are forced to share the track after school.
“We have about six groups and the middle schoolers from NTA and South Loop,” said Boys Track Coach Carson...
Many students may know Brenden Dons ‘23 for his achievements as a Captain of the Boys Soccer Team, but he’s recently made waves in the Jones community after making the Varsity Boys Volleyball team without significant prior experience.
Before actually trying out for the team, Dons started practicing with more experienced members.
“Last year during the winter season, the volleyball...
Dear future principal,
As you embark on your journey at our school, there are a few things you should know. We students are a dedicated, diverse group of intelligent young people. We have also experienced some conflicts over the past few years, and have reached a point where many students feel that their relationship with Jones’ administration needs to be strengthened. In our efforts to remedy this,...
Women’s History Month is a powerful time of year for women. It is an opportunity for people to look back on the history of women who have fought to be respected in a society largely dominated by men. From the women’s suffrage movement, to the Labor Rights Movement of the 1800s, to modern movements like #MeToo, women have worked unbelievably hard to get the freedom and respect they deserve. Women’s...
On January 1, 2022, a law signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker went into effect allowing Illinois public school students to have five mental health days, without a doctor's note.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a study in the fall of 2020, showing there was a 24% increase of mental-health-related emergency room visits for children between the ages of 5 to 11 and a 31% increase...
