The Kansas City Metro Challenger Football league wants you! It is an organized flag football league for boys and girls ages 5 and up who have special needs. They play in the fall and spring with open enrollment throughout the year. Players from all over the Kansas City Metro and other nearby areas are welcome and accommodations will be made for anyone who wants to play. There is no fee to play or equipment to buy. As long as the parents are willing to travel to the Heritage Park Football Complex, they will have a wonderful and safe place to play football.
Check out their website: www.kcmetrochallenger.org to register online, see league details, game schedules, and find contact information. There is a DVD available that showcases the kids participating in the games. Check out the video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yn0pKB2nvE.
It's Military Appreciation Night tonight at our first home Jefferson West Football game. All current and former service members are welcome and will be recognized; there is no admission for them. Please join us for the National Anthem on the field at 6:45pm.
Tiger community, our Jefferson West FFA Chapter is looking for sponsorships for their Affiliate Membership Program. The program provides an FFA membership to every student enrolled in an agricultural class. Because of the membership, the chapter isn’t able to collect dues from members, and are asking local businesses if they would be interested in donating to the program and the chapter. Any leftover money would then be used to pay for National Convention, FFA Blue Jacket grants, and leadership development opportunities. Below is the flier explaining the different divisions of donations and what they include. If you have any questions or would like to donate, please contact Steve Buss at 785-484-3331 or steve.buss@usd340.org.
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
