Jefferson West USD 340 - Home of the Tigers

Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌼 #HeedtheRoar

It's time to think about your sports physical for next school year. Jefferson West has partnered with Cotton O'Neil Orthopedics & Sports Medicine to do just that and beat the rush! This event is open to all Middle and High School student athletes and will be valid for the 2024-2025 sports season. Each physical will cost $20 paid via cash, check, or card. The student athletes do not have to be an active patient of Stormont Vail or Cotton O'Neil. This is a walk-in clinic; no appointment needed. PLEASE NOTE - NO immunizations will be given.

The FFA Greenhouse will be opening soon!! The first day of sales to the public will be Saturday, April 20, from 1-4pm. We will be open during school hours (8-11am and 12:30-3:30pm) after that point. If there are plants still here, we will have another Saturday sale on April 27 from 9am-12Noon. We will have both annual flowers and vegetable plants for sale. Please come and support our ag program and students that have had such a large impact in producing these plants for you.

Jefferson West High School Student Council will host a Dodgeball tournament next Thursday, April 18th, at 6pm in the High School Gym. Teams may consist of 6-8 people. The cost is $30 per team. Pizza and water will be provided. Please contact Mrs. Conley, michaela.conley@usd340.org, for more information

Happy Friday everyone! We are getting closer to April 20th, and we are so excited to see you there. 1. We have a lot of interest, and in planning for food quantities, it will really help to pre-register at the link provided so we will have enough Crawfish, Shrimp, and Fixings for everyone. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSf9n1iRiMa.../viewform... 2. We are hoping for great weather - so you may bring lawn chairs to have the option to eat outside.

It's time to enroll for Driver's Education! For a student to qualify for Driver's Education in USD 340, he/she must be at least 14 years of age by May 24, 2024. Applications will be taken through APRIL 26th. The fee for the class is $155.00 and MUST accompany the application. The fee includes the cost of a driving permit. Limited space is available. Applications will be accepted in the order they are received. Classroom instruction begins on May 28th and ends on June 7th, 8-11am at the High School. A student may not miss more than ONE scheduled class period. For additional information, please contact Dan Hypse, dan.hypse@usd340.org.

Remember...Friday, April 12, is Late Start! Busses will run one hour later, classes begin at 9am. The Washburn Tech bus will run as usual.

Tuesday, April 9th, is the perfect day to highlight the critical role library workers play in keeping our libraries running. THANK YOU to our incredible library staff for their dedication and commitment to the staff and students of Jefferson West!! Let’s celebrate and recognize the amazing STARS who work in our libraries: ES – Jill Morrow, Miranda Grose MS – Christie Allen, Clarisa Turner HS – Callie Bickford

Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, April 8, 6:30pm at the District Office. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=94

Jefferson West AG Ed Greenhouse is preparing for their annual plant sale. We are taking pots to fill for you any time now. We refill them and hold them until the end of the month so you are ready to place them out, ready to display but letting us do the work to make them beautiful. Mr. Buss is in the Ag building daily from 8-11 and 12:30-3:30 for you to drop them off. The FFA Greenhouse will be opening soon!! The first day of sales to the public will be Saturday, April 20, from 1-4pm. We will be open during school hours (8-11am and 12:30-3:30pm) after that point. If there are plants still here, we will have another Saturday sale on April 27 from 9am-12Noon. We will have both annual flowers and vegetable plants for sale. Please come and support our ag program and students that have had such a large impact in producing these plants for you.

Special Olympics Kansas- April 20th at Jeff West Track.. Hosted by AYCC.. Volunteers interested in helping please use the link to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A8A82DAAFECE9-48190597-special?fbclid=IwAR2GYFlCeKCWjhiTW-rsR8ug6cJei8Oc3fpUSLpQ4T8wTMU_x3CuWIrpsos_aem_AZSp_bKuSqeUqQ9lTSz4FYmtykFu5out8STUTnuP6BXLAF-NkmkH-AWWNGHjto5zPmOU_xpLVnMQaNXY3_RGX-nd#/

The Lady Tigers softball team and Woolly Farms members enjoying each others company and a game of kickball Tuesday. TIGER ROAR!!

Booster Club Meeting - Wednesday, 4/3, 6pm @ Gambino's Pizza

The United States recognizes National School Librarian Day on April 4th each year. School librarians play a huge role in children's academic success. If you grew up to become an avid reader, your school librarian likely helped you sustain that passion. National School Librarian Day allows people to celebrate and acknowledge their hard work. Thank you, Jenni Lloyd, ES Librarian, and Michael Spangler, MS/HS Librarian, for all you do for the students and staff of Jefferson West. TIGER ROAR!!

Enjoy your Easter Break! USD 340 will not have classes Friday, March 29 through Tuesday, April 2. However, Washburn Tech students will have classes as scheduled.

ONE MORE CHANCE TODAY to see the HS Theatre Troup production of "Radium Girls" written by D. W. Gregory. Sunday matinee performance - Curtain is at 2pm. $6/Adult, $4/Student (K-12)

Plan on coming to the High School on Saturday, 3/23, for our Theatre Troup’s production of "Radium Girls" written by D. W. Gregory. Curtain is at 7pm. Synopsis – In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage - until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Radium Girls is a fast-moving, highly theatrical ensemble piece. Called a "powerful" and "engrossing" drama by critics, Radium Girls offers a wry, unflinching look at the peculiarly American obsessions with health, wealth, and the commercialization of science.

Support students traveling to Germany in May and treat yourself to a custom photo session with local photographer Kelly Midgley. Thank you to Kelly for donating your time and talent! Sessions may be booked at https://book.usesession.com/s/ZCgKYJHDC.

Dr. Brad Neuenswander is hosting a presentation, School Budgets 101. He invites and welcomes all staff, community members, patrons, and any students to this basic school budget workshop. Please feel free to extend this invitation with others that would be interested in learning more about school budgets and how they operate. There will be an opportunity to ask questions throughout the presentation. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 20, from 6-8pm, at JWHS Library to attend this informative event. There is no need to register, just plan to attend.

Community Resource Officer Chuck Haggard donated his time and expertise at a self-defense class that served as a fundraiser for students traveling to Germany. Participants learned numerous tactics and practiced using faux “pepper spray” on “attackers.” Thank you, Mr. Haggard! This was very informative!