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Jefferson High School has nearly 400 parking spots available for students and typically 600 requests for parking permits. Students in grades 10-12 are eligible to receive a parking permit; no freshmen are eligible until after Thanksgiving.

Having a parking permit does not assure you of a parking spot. First come, first served.

General Information for Parking Tags (Grades 10, 11, 12)

Tag types: General ($10) or Preferred ($25)

Vehicle information needs to be entered online for both tag types.

Jefferson High School has just under 400 parking spots available for students. We typically have more requests for parking permits than spots. Students in grades 10 through 12 are eligible to receive a parking permit (NO FRESHMEN are eligible until after Thanksgiving break).

Having a parking permit does not guarantee a parking spot. First come, first served.

There are a limited number of reserved spots available per year for students that meet the preferred parking requirements (see below). Spots are also reserved for staff, and parking in a staff spot will result in a ticket and being asked to move your vehicle.

The PREFERRED tag is a continued option for students. The lot next to the Fine Arts wing is the ONLY preferred parking area. These spots will be offered based on a timed system and at a cost of $25 instead of the basic fee of $10. These spots will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis — provided the student meets all of the requirements.

Application Requirements for Preferred Parking Tags

Only students meeting the following criteria are allowed to purchase a “Preferred Parking” tag. Please note the requirements and what dates applying becomes available.

Friday, August 18th

Students meeting the following criteria may apply on Monday:

  • Seniors AND
  • Enrolled in Iowa BIG, Kirkwood Academy, Elementary Tutoring, or Building and Trades courses

Monday, August 21st

  • Seniors or Juniors AND
  • Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5

Tuesday, August 22nd

  • Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores

Parking Locations


Contact Information

Wendy Freeman

Jefferson Bookkeeper