Student Honors
Congratulations to the 28 seniors in the Class of 2021 who have been named National Merit Semifinalists, as well as the 13 students who have been recognized with academic honors.
2020 State Tennis Champs
Congratulations to the girls varsity tennis team—the team took top honors at state for the third year, Lily Walther '21 took first in singles and Ainsley Heidbreder '21 and Sahana Madala '24 placed second in doubles.
Cross-Country State Champions
Congratulations to the girls varsity cross-country team, which won its first State championship in JBS history! The team won by 30 points, and three team members got All State: Kylie Goldfarb ’21 second, Cori Spetnagel ’22 10th, and Ella Nichols ’23 18th.
Great Performances
Our senior orchestra is one of ten instrumental and vocal classes, each of which includes multiple performances throughout the school year. Our Music Department also offers courses in music history and songwriting.
Global Awareness
Thirty-three juniors and seniors participated in international collaboration and debate at The Hague International Model United Nations in the Netherlands.
The Arts Front and Center
All of our students participate in some aspect of our arts program: drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography—from the introductory level to intensive studies.
Dance Marathon 2020
More than half of the student body attended the biennial Dance Marathon. All proceeds benefited Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry and charity:water.
Drey Land
The school's 40-acre wilderness camp in the Ozarks hosts the seventh-grade orientation in the fall, as well as a science field study program for ninth graders in the spring. Many outdoor education programs also take place at Drey Land.
Don't leave any part of yourself at the door
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Fall Sports Awards
Every season student athletes are honored at a sports award assembly.
Music Assembly
Student musical performances are an assembly favorite.
Spirit Week
Spirit is abundant on campus throughout the year but never more than during our fall Spirit Week.
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Community Service
Community Service is a long and defining tradition at JBS.
Performing Arts
Students at all grade levels participate in theatre, music and dance productions.
Guests on Campus
Nationally recognized speakers contribute to assembly and classroom discussions.
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Congratulations to the 28 seniors in the Class of 2021 who have been named National Merit Semifinalists, as well as other students who have been recognized with academic honors.
