The Booster Club meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed to a later day.
As High School sports begin competitions this week, here's a BIG TIGER ROAR and best wishes for a great season!!
#HeedtheRoar
From High School Head Football Coach, David Bowen...
This picture is a reminder that sports and activities have a massive impact on so many different lives.. Represented here we have Jeff West Varsity Football, 7th-8th football, 3rd-6th Tackle football, HS Cheer and Dance teams, our school mascot and all of the parents that made it possible.. This was a great way to start the 24-25 football season!
MS & HS ESPORTS - Season begins September 23rd.
Bash 2024
Bash. 2024
My apologies for the delayed post. If you weren’t able to attend the Back-to-School Bash on Thursday, 8/8, you missed a great event! There were approximately 850-900 people in attendance. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect! I hope you all had a great evening!! ~~Melanie Hainer
I would like to thank specific people/organizations. If I leave you out, please don’t take it personally. There are so many who made this event AWESOME!!
Touch-a-Truck
Meriden Fire and Ambulance
U. S. Army
Kansas State Patrol
Meriden Police Department
Jefferson County Sheriff Department
USD 340 Transportation
Kris Tuck
Meriden Antique Engine and Threshers Association
Service Organizations
Jefferson West Booster Club Apparel Shack
Love and Logic – Leslie Bruton
Kansas State Patrol K9 Demonstration – Trooper Clark and Service Dog Lewis
Kansas State Patrol Free Car Seat Inspection
KAAP Medicaid Grant – Kona Ice Sponsor
Boy Scouts – Topeka
Clover Power 4-H Club – Carol Kahler
U. S. Army
Woolly Farms Scoop Troop
Jefferson West Groups
Booster Club – Grill
Education Foundation
TeamMates
Preschool
High School SADD
High School Pep Club
High School Cheerleaders – Temp Tattoos
High School Weststeppers – Music
High School Volleyball Team – Function Inflatables Helpers
High School Football Coaches & Team Members
Elementary School Teachers – Corn Hole
Board of Education
Individuals – If I left someone out, it wasn’t intentional
Brad Neuenswander & Dave Jensen – They did ALL THE GRILLING
Adam Petesch – Propane Rescuer
Tim Roberts and Maintenance Department
Melvin Lockhart and Transportation Department
Leslie Abbott
Eryn Allen
Linda Bigham
Abby Martin
Kelsey Miller
Aaron Neely
LaDonna Schuetz & Sons
Colter Scott & Scoop Troop/Woolly Farms
Tiger Mascot who needs a name!
Special meeting of the Board of Education is Monday, August 19, 6:30pm at Jefferson West High School in the Commons. The meeting is regarding District facility needs and the consideration of a bond issue. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend to be more informed.
Agenda Information may be found here: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=112
Livestream: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85600355085?pwd=LV9AH3aZDZUMftDP0oXkbzT26ali2R.1
Welcome back to school! We hope you had an amazing summer. We've missed you and we can't wait to see you today!
Jefferson West schools start on Wednesday, August 14th. Please remember to watch for students walking or boarding school busses. Stop signs mean to come to a complete stop!
Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, August 12, 6:30pm at the Ozawkie School Complex. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=102
The live stream link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87642740837?pwd=UKJ0awUbhHX5a8wvbhjhieE8ywg9MC.1
Your input is crucial!
The newly formed Jefferson West Facilities Committee is evaluating the USD 340 facilities, including the Elementary School, Middle School, High School and Athletic Facilities. The committee is also considering improvements to the Ozawkie facility in order to transform it into an Early Childhood Center, set to open the 2025-2026 school year.
Please complete the survey at https://forms.gle/sy9oVVEbK33UrMteA by August 11, 2024, to help the committee understand the community’s current needs and preferences. Thank you!
Special Board of Education meeting, Monday, August 5, 6:30pm at the District Office. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=111
The school calendar for 2024-2025 is in the mail! You should receive yours in the next few days.
As a reminder, open enrollment is happening now. In-person enrollment is Thursday, 8/1, 7:30am-7:30pm in all school buildings.
USD 340 still has employment opportunities.
Visit https://www.usd340.org/page/employment to apply today!!
Beat the crowd!!
Online enrollment is now open for returning Jefferson West students. Log in to Skyward Family Access to complete the process. In-person enrollment will be held on 8/1, 7:30am-7:30pm at all buildings.
From HS Boys Basketball Head Coach Joe Smith...
Last year was a blast, we competed against our neighboring rival school, so we decided to run it back! Get a 4some together and come out on August 31st to help support your Jeff West Tigers 🏀 team! Link below for registration and hole sponsorships! Reach out via email or text with any questions! Go Tigers!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPd2JRnMX_uPya6oCOrdHqSzMHAAF624WQGZ6YgT6CuEemYA/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2Gv8dtPEvQt9RKf-YldntORcdG0UhMkz3gXXNTk21SmXTuXvPr2bOlF14_aem_1SrKgp2SC98lVkJQrDzNaw
Join the fun at the Jefferson West Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 8th, at Tiger Stadium. New attraction added - water inflatables! See the flyer for more information.
BIG TIGER ROAR to kick off the 2024-2025 school year!!
This is a community event and is free of charge. Food items will have limited servings.
Jefferson West High School FFA needs your help!! Chapter members and their families are needed to help park vehicles at the Threshing Bee this Friday and Saturday, 8am-7pm, and on Sunday, 8am-12Noon. Please contact Steve Buss at 785-845-8287 for more information.
Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, July 8, 6:30pm at the District Office. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=101
