We commit ourselves to educate and inspire all students to achieve their full potential.
Our students will master challenging district standards and benchmarks and develop creative and critical thinking abilities.
We empower students to be lifelong learners and caring, responsible citizens of our global community.
We will continue to ensure our commitment that All Means All, and that Jefferson is a place where all children feel safe, supported, and have a voice. We will examine our practices and remove obstacles that contribute to systemic inequities.
It is with great joy and a deep sense of gratitude that I introduce myself as your new principal at Jefferson Elementary School. I am truly honored to join this wonderful school community, and I’m excited to begin building relationships with our students, families, staff, and neighbors.
Education has been my passion for many years, and I’ve been fortunate to serve in roles as a teacher, coach, and school leader. What has always guided me is a belief that schools should be places where every child feels safe, seen, and inspired to learn. I already know that Jefferson Elementary is a special place, and I feel privileged to be part of its continued story.
As your principal, my goal is to help every student grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. I want our school to be a place where curiosity is encouraged, kindness is practiced, and families feel like true partners in the learning process.
In the weeks and months ahead, I look forward to getting to know you, hearing your hopes for our school, learning from your experiences, and celebrating all the wonderful things already happening here. I truly welcome your ideas, questions, and feedback.
Thank you for the warm welcome and the trust you’ve placed in me. I am excited to begin this journey together and look forward to all we will accomplish as a school and community.
On June 25, 2025 the OASD school board approved Ms. Tanesha Jones to serve as the next principal of Jefferson Elementary School. Ms. Jones comes to Jefferson with extensive experience. She previously served as the principal fellow at Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy in Milwaukee, WI. Her background also includes roles as a rising principal, assistant principal, and instructional coach at Milwaukee Excellence Charter School, a dean of students at Nathan Hale High School, and a curricular coordinator, middle school social studies teacher, and fifth-grade teacher at Darrell Lynn Hines Academy.
Throughout her career, Ms. Jones has shown a strong commitment to helping all students succeed, improving learning, and creating a positive school environment. She excels at impactful instructional leadership, effectively managing change and supporting academic and social-emotional learning (SEL) growth with a clear focus on proficiency and closing achievement gaps. Ms. Jones deeply believes in fostering strong partnerships between home and school, understanding that family involvement is crucial for student success, and she strives for consistent, clear, and effective communication with all partners.
As part of the state accountability system, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) produces report cards for every district and school in Wisconsin. The School Report Card, using multiple measures of student learning, is based on data primarily from the previous school year. Please see our school's latest DPI School Report Card below.
To learn more about the Oshkosh Area School District’s overall score for the 2024-2025 school year, CLICK HERE.
Jefferson Elementary - 2024-25 School Report Card
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