Days four and five of the FFA convention were spent attending educational sessions along with some more visits to vendors at the expo hall. Then on the bus for the long trip home.
Get those hammies stretched out! Only 3 weeks away! Our Jefferson West Education Foundation goal to give out in grants this year is $5,000, so everything we raise will help us create more opportunities for our Jefferson West Teachers and Jeff West Students. This is our last event of the year before we start the application process. We would be honored to have corporate sponsors or individual donations to help us reach our goal! If you are interested, please contact Derek Helton. For corporate sponsors, we will put your business logo on our shirts and you will also receive a Turkey Bowl Shirt! https://www.facebook.com/events/1056049502242758?ref=newsfeed #HeedTheRoar
Be sure to turn your clocks BACK one hour Saturday night.
Jefferson West added a new extra-curricular activity this year, eSports, grades 6-12.
Jefferson West Middle School Tigers currently have the number one ranked Mario Kart team in the Nation! They won their most recent matchups, 2-0, with a combined score of 169-149. The team roster includes Ledger Brown, Abbey Downing, Easton Haid, and Caden Schuetz.
After taking a full look into everyone’s standings, Coach Alan Dick says there’s even more to celebrate. For context, most of these games have thousands of teams or players they are competing against. Rocket League 3 on 3 - Both teams are ranked in the top 100 nationally. Team 1: Max Hunt, Blake Morley-Gunther, and Elliot Cozadd is ranked 25th. Team 2: Kaylee Hammond, Robert Doud, and Madyxx Lindsay-Lopez is ranked 81st. Chess - Lucas Dobbs is currently the 5th ranked player in the nation. Gabe Thomas is ranked 12th! Smash Brothers - We currently have 6 players ranked in the top 100 - Lucas Dobbs (45th), Caden Schuetz (62nd), Ledger Brown (94th), Wyatt Ray (97th), Logan Frakes (73rd), and Cade Arnold (100th). They are doing incredible for their first season and deserve some congratulations!
Thank you, Mr. Dick, for taking on eSports and giving our kids this opportunity!!
The Jefferson West High School Music Department mattress fundraiser will be held at the High School for ONE DAY ONLY on Sunday, October 29th, 10am-5pm. Shop 30+ name brand beds at 20%-40% off retail prices and support the Music Department.
Congratulations to the following Elementary School students who have made it to ROUND 2 of the All-State Elementary Choir Auditions!!
3rd Grade: Hazel and Ivy
4th Grade: Jace, Ryker, Aaliyah, Eli, Hudson, and Laynee
Way to go, Tiger Cubs!! Keep singing your hearts out!
Kansas's first Apply Free Days will be held at Jefferson West High School on Thursday, November 9th, 2023, for Kansas residents! Any Kansas resident, regardless of age or income can apply for free at any of our 7 public universities, 19 community colleges, 6 Technical colleges, and the 21 private member institutions of the Kansas Independent College Association. Eligible programs include general applications, certificate programs, associate degree programs and bachelor degree programs. (Graduate programs or other mid-degree applications will not qualify.)
https://www.kansasregents.org/students/apply-free-days
HS Football Game is moved to Paola High School field at 401 N Angela Street Paola, KS. JW will use the east parking lot across from the HS and sit on the visitors side (east side). #heedtheroar
Remember, the Jefferson West High School Music Department mattress fundraiser is Sunday, 10/29, 10am-5pm, in the High School commons.
Don't forget to come meet the candidates!! There will be a USD340 Board of Education Candidate Forum on October 26th, 6-7:30pm in the High School Library.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on October 18th & 19th
October 18th - Regular School Day; Conferences held from 3:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
October 19th - NO SCHOOL; Conferences held from Noon - 7:30 P.M.
October 20th - NO SCHOOL
Jeff West After Prom is hosting 2 basketball tournaments on Nov. 4th and Jan. 27th with 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade divisions. Please share with anyone who may be interested in bringing a team to compete. Proceeds will benefit our JW After Prom.
Come meet the candidates!! There will be a USD340 Board of Education Candidate Forum on October 26th, 6-7:30pm in the High School Library.
National School Bus Safety Week, October 16-22. If lights are flashing, don't be passing! Thank you to all USD 340 Bus Drivers for getting our students safely to their destinations!
From Mark Ralston, 2023 Homecoming Grand Marshall...
It was a great honor to be asked to be the Grand Marshal of the 2023 Homecoming Parade. USD 340 Jeff West School District has a warm place in my heart. I taught Art for 40 years at Jefferson West High School as well as serving as a coach and homecoming sponsor for many years. Thank you to Lisa Sage for extending the invitation to participate and Andy and Alexa Surritt for providing the beautiful 1960 Studebaker Lark to ride in.
Remember...USD 340 students are dismissed early TOMORROW, 10/13
ES @ 11:45am
MS/HS @ 12Noon
Tiger Families!
If you or someone you know is looking to replace a bed, now is the time! The Jefferson West High School Music Department is excited to announce they will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser.
How does it work?
On the day of the event, we will have a mattress showroom set up for customers to try-out various products. There will be about 25 floor models on display for customers to try. Name brand beds from Simmons, Wellsville, Therapedic, Tranquility, Malouf and more! All models come in all sizes, are made to order, and come with 5-20 year factory warranty. Pillows, adjustable power bases, sheets, frames, and mattress protectors will also be available. Layaway is available as well as financing with special promotions. Best of all, prices are up to 50% less than suggested retail because of the fundraising company's unique business model.
What do you need to do?
Every student/family in the program has just one responsibility – find at least ONE person you know who needs to replace a bed in their home and get them committed to coming to the sale. That’s it! Of course, you can refer as many people as you can, and your student will get money in their student account for every customer you refer who buys a mattress and/or adjustable base!
Because we understand not everyone will be in the market for a new bed right now, this event relies on heavy promoting to your personal network. We need everyone to find at least one person who needs to replace a bed in their home and ask them to come to the event. One of every 10 adults in the United States will buy a new mattress each year, so you know a lot of people who are planning to do so – you just need to talk to them!
Come to Tiger Stadium tonight and enjoy yourself and support a special fundraising event!
Jefferson County Health Department provides vaccinations including flu shots for children and adults on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Call 785-403-0025 to schedule an appointment. They accept Medicare Part B, BCBS, United Healthcare, and KanCare insurance.
October regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting is this Tuesday, October 10th, at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the District Office.
https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=76
