Are you interested in being a Jefferson West High School Cheerleader? If so, the tryout clinic starts Tuesday, 3/25, at 6pm at the High School. Even if you are undecided, come and see what it's all about. Hope to see you there!
Jefferson West Middle School is looking for parents and community members to help provide a meaningful experience for our 8th graders.
On the morning of April 17th, students will participate in a job shadow to explore different careers and workplace environments. If you or someone you know is willing to host a student or a small group of students for a few hours, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/4i8gV1QRFqLjRbweA.
Your support helps inspire our students and shape their futures—thank you!
The High School Theatre Troupe presents "Shrek The Musical" on Saturday, 3/29, at 7pm. There will also be a Sunday matinee performance at 2pm. Join us for a great time and support the High School Threatre Troupe!
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, smash hit, DreamWorks animated film.
Jefferson West High School Student Council will be hosting its annual spring blood drive on Tuesday, March 25th, 8am to 2pm. We are calling on all able and willing students and community members to join us in this life-saving effort by donating blood! All donors will receive a free t-shirt as a thank you for their contribution.
Students must be 16 years or older to donate. Students who are exactly 16 must have a parent consent form signed prior to donating. Consent forms may be found in the office or in Mrs. Conley’s room. Students who are 15 and under may not donate. You must present a photo ID with your date of birth on the ID.
To participate in the blood drive, simply book an appointment at savealifenow.org/group, and enter Group Code: TPJA, or you may sign up for a time with Mrs. Conley at the High School. For additional details, please contact Michaela Conley at (785)484-3331 or michaela.conley@usd340.org.
Each donation positively impacts our community!
A special Board of Education meeting has been scheduled for Monday, March 24, 5:30pm, at Jefferson West High School.
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Jefferson West High School Student Council will be hosting its annual spring blood drive on Tuesday, March 25th, 8am to 2pm. We are calling on all able and willing students and community members to join us in this life-saving effort by donating blood! All donors will receive a free t-shirt as a thank you for their contribution.
Students must be 16 years or older to donate. Students who are exactly 16 must have a parent consent form signed prior to donating. Consent forms may be found in the office or in Mrs. Conley’s room. Students who are 15 and under may not donate. You must present a photo ID with your date of birth on the ID.
To participate in the blood drive, simply book an appointment at savealifenow.org/group, and enter Group Code: TPJA, or you may sign up for a time with Mrs. Conley at the High School. For additional details, please contact Michaela Conley at (785)484-3331 or michaela.conley@usd340.org.
Each donation positively impacts our community!
Spring has sprung!
The Jeff West High School student council would like to invite you to our semi-annual blood drive which will be held in the high school gymnasium on March 25th from 10am-2pm. All participants will receive a free T-shirt. Every donation directly helps those in need! Please sign up online at savealifenow.org or simply Walk-in the day of the drive! We hope to see you there!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Don't forget the green!!
From Mrs. Becker, SADD Sponsor...
Proud of the event my SADD club and I held Friday at school. It was a fun and engaging, and potentially life is saving day emphasizing the importance of positive decision making. Joe White shared his raw and emotional story that I believe students will carry with them.
Special thanks to...
the Kansas Highway Patrol who provided a traffic tip talk with Lt. Dan McCullum and the Seatbelt Convicer that simulates an 8-10 mph crash with Lt. Jodi Clary. Sergent Dana Boyer with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department and our SRO Chuck Haggard, helped the students navigate an obstacle course while wearing the "Fatal Vision Goggles" (aka drunk goggles). And Nurses Abby Martin and Heather Kahler demonstrated the AED and helped teach chest compressions.
Also thanks to the Kansas SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone) program for the funding to hold these events and for providing resources.
TIGER ROAR!!!
Congratulations Mr. Buss! Thank you for all you do for USD 340. TIGER ROAR!!!!
https://www.ksffa.org/news/steve-buss-of-jefferson-west-high-school-named-northeast-district-finalist-for-the-kansas-golden-owl-award/
Jefferson West High School Student Council will be hosting its annual spring blood drive on Tuesday, March 25th, 8am to 2pm. We are calling on all able and willing students and community members to join us in this life-saving effort by donating blood! All donors will receive a free t-shirt as a thank you for their contribution.
Students must be 16 years or older to donate. Students who are exactly 16 must have a parent consent form signed prior to donating. Consent forms may be found in the office or in Mrs. Conley’s room. Students who are 15 and under may not donate. You must present a photo ID with your date of birth on the ID.
To participate in the blood drive, simply book an appointment at savealifenow.org/group, and enter Group Code: TPJA, or you may sign up for a time with Mrs. Conley at the High School. For additional details, please contact Michaela Conley at (785)484-3331 or michaela.conley@usd340.org.
Each donation positively impacts our community!
Friday, March 14, is an early dismissal day. Please plan accordingly.
It's happening, Jeff West community! 🐯
Preschool Family Nights!! -See flyer for more information
Please note: Both dates will consist of the same thing - this way you can choose what date works best for you and your family.
Are you interested in being a Jefferson West High School Cheerleader? If so, please come to the informational meeting for candidates and parents tonight, Monday, at 6pm at the High School.! Even if you are undecided, come ask your questions and see what it's all about. Hope to see you there!
The Jefferson West Education Foundation will be holding its 3rd annual crawfish/shrimp boil on Saturday, April 12. Come eat with us, while contributing to a GREAT foundation!
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Students at Jefferson West Elementary School have been reading and enjoying the stories written by author and illustrator Peter Brown. Starting in the fall, each class read The Wild Robot as a class and when the movie was released the students climbed on buses and headed to Fox Theatre in Atchison to enjoy the movie and a bag of popcorn. Students and teachers had a wonderful time at the movie theater, and they were ready to kick off the new school year. Starting in January, the community started reading The Wild Robot Escapes as their One Book One Neighborhood selection. Local businesses help distribute copies of the books so everyone could be reading and discussing the same book at the same time. Students then discussed questions at school with their classmates each morning. This was a cross-curriculum project including art, computer and library classes. Students created a layered Wild Robot art piece, programmed Dash Robots in the Library and designed a robot prototype in computer class.
This week, students wrapped up Read Across America week with a virtual author visit with Peter Brown. Peter had two sessions with students discussing his books. He discussed the writing process he goes through for his books. He walked students through where his idea came from for The Wild Robot, and then he guided students through creating their own drawing of “Roz”, the main character. The younger students listened to Peter read his book, My Teacher is a Monster. Students drew a picture of the “monster teacher”. Students were very engaged during both presentations and both staff and students enjoyed the time spent with Mr. Brown. He did tell students to watch for a new picture book about The Wild Robot to be released in the fall and he is working on a fourth book in The Wild Robot series. USD 340 would like to thank everyone that made this possible, especially our wonderful Elementary School Librarian Jenni Lloyd, Jeff West Booster Club and the Jefferson West Education Foundation.
Daylight savings time begins Sunday, March 9, at 2am. Clocks advance one hour to make better use of the longer daylight available during spring and summer so that darkness falls at a later clock time. It ends at 2am on Sunday, November 2.
Jefferson West Middle School is looking for parents and community members to help provide a meaningful experience for our 8th graders.
On the morning of April 17th, students will participate in a job shadow to explore different careers and workplace environments.
If you or someone you know is willing to host a student or a small group of students for a few hours, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/4i8gV1QRFqLjRbweA.
Your support helps inspire our students and shape their futures—thank you!
Daylight Savings Time starts soon!
