JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa.; August 30, 2023 – The West Jefferson Hills School District is creating an Alumni Association to support the storied history of its alumni and the success of future generations of WJHSD students in the growing district community.The West Jefferson Hills School District dates to 1812 and, in 1952, transitioned from the Jefferson School District, incorporating residents and students from West Elizabeth, Jefferson Hills and Pleasant Hills. The high-achieving and innovative school community is the fastest-growing in Allegheny County, with student enrollment increasing 12.2% from 2017-18 to 2022-23 to more than 3,300. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Thomas Jefferson High School No. 15 out of 132 Allegheny County high schools the past three years. Whether it is a trade, a two or four-year college or university, a technical school, the military or a career immediately upon graduation from Thomas Jefferson HS, membership in the WJHSD Alumni Association will continue to support the future of the district community and Western Pennsylvania. Membership in the WJHSD Alumni Association, which may be tax-deductible, will contribute to: Scholarships to support district academic programming Networking events for past and future alumniInformation on TJHS Class ReunionsMentoring current students and providing internship opportunities Creation and expansion of TJ alumni achievement displays and digital presentationsRecognition opportunities for inaugural class of Alumni Association membersMembership is open to all graduates of Thomas Jefferson HS as well as friends who want to support the successes of the district’s future generations within the West Jefferson Hills community as they embark on their professional journeys.WJHSD Alumni Association membership is $25 for a two-year term or $200 to become a lifetime member. Applications are available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oOzdvW2za3wiWYNvh8R6wDEVvqPUgj1u/view?usp=sharing or the WJHSD Administration Building, 830 Old Clairton Road, Jefferson Hills, weekdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Checks should be made payable to WJHSD.The creation of the Alumni Association is part of the district’s initiative to further engage with district students, under the direction of Superintendent Dr. Janet Sardon, who is a Thomas Jefferson HS graduate. Last March, the district celebrated some of its most successful alumni in academics, the arts and athletics at the inaugural Hall of Fame induction dinner. Nominations for the 2024 WJHSD Hall of Fame class are being accepted until October 31, 2023 and the application is athttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nc-b8c2SrfgXDPnXihGZ3qaEVMfm-sWa/view?usp=sharing or at the WJHSD Administration Building.
The West Jefferson Hills School District dates to 1812 and, in 1952, transitioned from the Jefferson School District, incorporating residents and students from West Elizabeth, Jefferson Hills and Pleasant Hills. The high-achieving and innovative school community is the fastest-growing in Allegheny County, with student enrollment increasing 12.2% from 2017-18 to 2022-23 to more than 3,300. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Thomas Jefferson High School No. 15 out of 132 Allegheny County high schools the past three years.
Whether it is a trade, a two or four-year college or university, a technical school, the military or a career immediately upon graduation from Thomas Jefferson HS, membership in the WJHSD Alumni Association will continue to support the future of the district community and Western Pennsylvania.
Membership in the WJHSD Alumni Association, which may be tax-deductible, will contribute to:
Scholarships to support district academic programming
Networking events for past and future alumni
Information on TJHS Class Reunions
Mentoring current students and providing internship opportunities
Creation and expansion of TJ alumni achievement displays and digital presentations
Recognition opportunities for inaugural class of Alumni Association members
Membership is open to all graduates of Thomas Jefferson HS as well as friends who want to support the successes of the district’s future generations within the West Jefferson Hills community as they embark on their professional journeys.
WJHSD Alumni Association membership is $25 for a two-year term or $200 to become a lifetime member. Applications are available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oOzdvW2za3wiWYNvh8R6wDEVvqPUgj1u/view?usp=sharing or the WJHSD Administration Building, 830 Old Clairton Road, Jefferson Hills, weekdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Checks should be made payable to WJHSD.
Posted Wednesday, August 30, 2023
WHERE: Salvatores, 5001 Curry Road, Pgh. PA 15236 WHEN: Friday September, 17th, 2021 TIME: 5:30 to 10:30pm. Dinner at 6:30pm COST: $50.00 WHAT: Buffet dinner, DJ, Mystery guests and catching up with friends RSVP by 8/31, 2021 and mail your check to Sharon:Sharon Martell Abercrombie114 Chapelridge Drive, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025QUESTIONS: Contact Sharon at [email protected]; H 412-653-6585 or M 412-726-9252 Dietary Restrictions. Please contact Sharon if you have any special needs. A Scramble Golf Outing is planned for Saturday September 18th at Scenic Valley Golf Course 681 Church Hill Rd, Finleyville, PA 15332 Tee time 9:30 AM Ladies are encouraged to play. Please confirm your attendance by emailing [email protected]. Green fees should be around $44 which you pay in the ProShop. Please RSVP by August 31, 2021 TJHS 1971 Class Picnic @ The Pavilion of Scenic Valley Golf Course 681 Church Hill Rd, Finleyville, PA 15332 A picnic is planned for Saturday September 18th starting at 1PM. Menu: Pulled Pork; Kielbassi & Sauerkraut; Ziti and tomato sauce; Cole slaw; Chips & Pretzels; Beer; Pop; Water “Feel free to bring your specialty sides and/or desserts to the picnic.” Please CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE BY AUGUST 22,2021 BY EMAILING [email protected] Cost: $15 Send Checks (Also by 8/22/2021) to Nancy McDonald (Furlong) at: 104 Foxchase Dr; Canonsburg, PA 15317
A Scramble Golf Outing is planned for Saturday September 18th at Scenic Valley Golf Course 681 Church Hill Rd, Finleyville, PA 15332
Tee time 9:30 AM
Ladies are encouraged to play. Please confirm your attendance by emailing [email protected]. Green fees should be around $44 which you pay in the ProShop. Please RSVP by August 31, 2021
TJHS 1971 Class Picnic @ The Pavilion of Scenic Valley Golf Course 681 Church Hill Rd, Finleyville, PA 15332
A picnic is planned for Saturday September 18th starting at 1PM.
Menu: Pulled Pork; Kielbassi & Sauerkraut; Ziti and tomato sauce; Cole slaw; Chips & Pretzels; Beer; Pop; Water
“Feel free to bring your specialty sides and/or desserts to the picnic.”
Please CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE BY AUGUST 22,2021 BY EMAILING [email protected]
Cost: $15 Send Checks (Also by 8/22/2021) to Nancy McDonald (Furlong) at:
104 Foxchase Dr; Canonsburg, PA 15317
Posted Thursday, June 24, 2021
Plans are underway for the TJHS Class of 1980 40th Reunion. The date was tentatively set for July 18, 2020 at one of the banquet spaces at Heinz Field arena but has been postponed to the summer of 2021. To keep abreast of all reunion news and annoncements, a Facebook Group has been set up at: www.facebook.com/groups/TJHS80. Simply go to the page and request to be a member. If classmates are not on Facebook. please feel free to email Tami Licht or Sharon (Mauch) Sutton directly at [email protected] or [email protected].
Posted Monday, October 14, 2019
Click here to view the official events for TJ Class of 1969.
Posted Thursday, May 23, 2019
TJ Alumni from the classes of 1968 and 1969 are getting together on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the American Legion- Post 712 on 650 Old Clairton Road in Pleasant Hills, PA 15236. Feel free to stop by anytime during the hours of 3:00PM and 11:00PM. Come out and listen to the music of our era, socialize, answer trivia, toss cornhole, and play games. No reservations needed. There will be a cash bar and pizza is on the house.Please email Anna Louise Lilley with any questions at: [email protected].Join the 1969 Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/601196113236694 Make sure you email me your current contact information or join the Facebook page to keep abreast of all reunion happenings!
Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2017
As part of their reunion festivities, the Class of “77” is inviting all TJ Alumni & Community to join them for a TJ Night at PNC Park on Thursday, September 7th at 7:05PM. Click here to view the special offer and buy your tickets! The TJ Class of 1977 will donate a portion of all ticket sales to the WJHSD Education Fund! For more information, contact Jerry Crist, Class of '77 event coordinator, at [email protected] or click here for the event flyer.
Posted Tuesday, July 18, 2017