Greetings J-Hawks,

We hope you and your family are having a wonderful summer and finding time to relax and recharge together.

Believe it or not, it’s already time to start preparing for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year! That means getting ready for another exciting year of activities, athletics, and opportunities for students and families. This message will help you get started with important information, athlete registration, and ways to stay connected so you never miss an update.

Introducing Bound Platform

Jefferson High School is a full partner with Bound, an all-in-one platform for athletics, activities, and facilities management. This partnership brings everything into one place—schedules, ticketing, scores, standings, communication, and even fundraising—creating a more seamless experience for our entire school community.

Get Started: Bound Public Website

To begin, visit and bookmark our Bound public homepage:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/crjefferson

This site will serve as your go-to hub for everything related to Jefferson activities.

Athletic Registration

To register your athlete(s) for the 2026–2027 school year:

• Click the “Registration” link at the top of the Bound homepage
• Connect your family accounts (parent and student)
• Update demographic information
• Upload a current physical signed by a licensed medical provider

• All physicals are good for 12 months from the last time you received one (plus a 30 day grace period)

• Complete required forms
• Select activities your student plans to participate in

Fall Sports Start Dates & Registration Deadline

Helpful resources:

• Step-by-step guide: https://intercom.help/boundhq/en/articles/7934242-registering-your-student-for-an-activity
• Video walkthrough: https://share.synthesia.io/eec05cf3-cb64-43cf-b663-2857f9678613

Additional resources:

• How to upload a physical: https://intercom.help/boundhq/en/articles/8288335-how-to-upload-a-physical
• How to add a 2nd child: https://intercom.help/boundhq/en/articles/13687609-how-to-add-a-child-to-a-2nd-family

Tickets & Passes (Digital Preferred)

For the 2026–2027 school year, Jefferson will be a digital preferred school for all events.

What this means:

• Purchase tickets or passes online in advance
• Or pay at the gate using credit/debit cards or mobile pay (Apple Pay, etc.)
• No cash needed

We will offer several pass options, including:

• 26-27 All Sports Pass
• Student Activity Passes
• Flex Passes
• Kingston Punch Passes

To get started, click “Ticketing” at the top of the Bound site.

Stay Informed with Notifications

Never miss a schedule change, postponement, or cancellation:

• Click the green “Notifications” button on the Bound site
• Sign up with your name, email, and/or phone number
• Choose school-wide notifications or specific activities

You can subscribe to multiple activities by visiting each activity page and signing up individually.

Explore the Site

While you’re there, take a few minutes to explore:

• Schedules
• Rosters
• Stats
• Fine arts and other school activities

Bound is your one-stop resource for staying connected all year long.

We are excited for the upcoming school year and look forward to partnering with you to make 2026–2027 a fantastic experience for all students and families.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Activities Office (319-558-2435 ext. 6)

Thank you and enjoy the rest of your summer!