Congratulations to Tehya Starr of Jefferson West High School in Meriden whose photograph "Junk" was awarded the national American Visions Medal for the Eastern Kansas Region in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Tehya’s photograph will be recognized at an awards ceremony at Mark Arts Museum in Wichita this Saturday.  She is invited to receive her National Gold Key and American Vision Award at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June.                        

The American Visions Medals, the highest regional honors, are given to one artist from each region.

Selection Process:

Five works of writing and five works of art from each region are selected by local judges as American Voices & Visions nominees, who are then celebrated in local exhibitions and ceremonies. From the pool of nominees, a panel of jurors in New York City selects one artist from each region to receive an American Visions Medal, a non-financial highest regional honor. These Medalists are celebrated during National Events and at the National Exhibition in New York City.

Monday, April 8 is the last day to order volume 50 of the award-winning Tiger yearbook. Orders may be placed online at balfour.com, or students may bring checks payable to JWHS for $46 and order through Mrs. Sage in rooms 123 or 129. A limited number of yearbooks will be available for purchase beginning the following day for $50, but quantities are limited.  

The link below is posted on kctv5.com (Kansas City television station) and describes in detail the potential risk of each app.  Online presence for children can be dangerous.

Link to the Article on KCTV5.com

Did you know the average home in the United States has 4 mattresses in it?  I bet you have one you could replace!  Lucky for you, we have a great option to help!

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, April 28th, 10AM-5PM - Mattress Sale Fundraiser @ Jefferson West High!

Checkout this Youtube video to see how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_pQ6O8aVus

We will have a mattress showroom set up at Jefferson West High School in the commons on Sunday,  April 28th.  There are over 30 name-brand models for customers to try.  The beds come in all sizes, are brand new, made to order, have factory warranties and cost less than retail stores!  Beds from Simmons Beautyrest, IntelliBED, Southerland, and more will be on display.

In addition, we will have pillows, sheets, frames, and adjustable power bases available. Every purchase benefits theJefferson West  Band & Choir Programs! Delivery and haul away are available.  Come check out the sale if you or someone in your family needs a new bed! Even if you don't need a new bed, we would greatly appreciate your help spreading the word about this unique event!

Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2150997531687745/  

Jefferson County Storm Spotter Training is scheduled April 9, 2019 at Oskaloosa High School.  Plan to arrive at 6:30 with the training beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Click Here for Details About the Training

The Jefferson West High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Chapter recently had a fundraiser to help pay for a student's tuition for one year from Zimbabwe, Africa.   The student, Amanda Zambuko, is a 17 year old who wishes to become a nurse.  Her tuition for one year is $395 and the FCCLA chapter sold Yuda Band bracelets made of leather, string, coconut shells and paint created by students in Guatemala who also benefit from programs such as these.  The project was so successful that the students made $933.00 by charging $7 for each bracelet.  One of the benefits of raising this money is that the entire student body from JWHS will get to Skype with Amanda and learn more about her.  Leaders from the project were Becca Mitchell and Brianna Reynolds.  In the picture from left to right in the back are Josey Dove, Adelaide Justise, Taylor Zwygart, and Jamie Osborn.  In the front are Becca Mitchell and Gretchen Rudolph.  The chapter is sponsored by Leslie Abbott.

Congratulations, Charlotte Strailey!

Congratulations to KAMS senior Charlotte Straley for being named a National Merit Finalist! Only about 1% of all PSAT test takers in the U.S. (approx. 1.6 million students) are awarded this high honor each year. Charlotte will join a prestigious group of students who will have an opportunity to apply for a variety of merit scholarship awards. We couldn't be prouder!  ...information shared from Fort Hays State University Kansas Academy of Mathmetics and Science Facebook Page

Montana Grahem placed 2nd at the McPherson Girls Statewide Wrestling Tournament on February 9, 2019.

Joel Scott placed 4th at the Regional Wrestling Tournament at Smoky Valley this past weekend qualifying for the State Wrestling Tournament.

for being selected to the FCCLA District E-West Officer team for 2019-2020

Congratulations!  Thank you for all you do to make Jeff West Best!