Today, we’re turning up the volume 🎸 to celebrate the education rockstars who bring energy, creativity, and passion to every classroom! 🏆✨ From inspiring lessons to empowering students — you’re not just teaching, you’re making history.Teachers, you rock! 🤘🍎
#EducationRockstar #TeacherAppreciation #ThankATeacher #YouRock #GratitudeInEducation #TeachingWithHeart
#HeedtheRoar
TOMORROW, Friday, May 9, is Late Start! Busses will run two hours late, and classes begin at 10am. The Washburn Tech bus will run as scheduled.
“A great teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart.” 💙 Teachers: Your impact is lasting and life-changing. 📝
#HeedtheRoar
#TeacherImpact #WordsOfGratitude #ThankATeacher #TeachingIsLove #LifelongInfluence
Booster Club will hold their monthly meeting at 6pm tonight. Join us!
USD 340 Jefferson West celebrates School Nurses’ Day today, by recognizing the best of the best – Abby Martin and Kelsey Miller. Abby and Kelsey, you both do a fantastic job supporting our schools to have a safe, supportive, and healthy culture.
Thank you so much for your dedication to our students and staff!
Teaching is more than a job — it’s passion, patience, and purpose. 💼✨ Today we recognize the late nights, lesson planning, extra encouragement, and all the unseen ways teachers shape lives. Thank you for going above and beyond.
#HeedtheRoar
#UnsungHeroes #TeacherLife #TeacherDedication #ThankATeacher #BehindTheScenes
“This is exactly where my heart is”: State title-winning softball player returns home to Jefferson West to coach
https://www.wibw.com/video/2025/05/06/this-is-exactly-where-my-heart-is-state-title-winning-softball-player-returns-home-jeff-west-coach/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKG_79leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0MEJ3SkFabTVvQ0M3d0RJAR5udCbP4x-e7ZQfdWfwIlD1tB9TD278gCR1wTtweUbqcQtonjuvZBF2bdbiZA_aem_YhNbOmF-w1CRcrftyIACCQ
Watch last night's board meeting here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtCgoLKIMX8
Let’s hear it for the teachers who made an impact! 🙌 Drop a comment and shout out a teacher who changed your life — or tag them to let them know how much they matter. 🌟
#HeedtheRoar #TeacherShoutOut #ThankATeacher #TeachingMatters #GratitudeInEducation #InspiredByATeacher
High School and Middle School Families ~ We are excited to invite all students entering grades 7–12, along with their parents, to an important meeting regarding summer athletic development and sports performance training, previously known as summer weights.
Date: Wednesday, May 7
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Jefferson West High School Gymnasium
At this meeting, we will introduce our coaching staff, discuss plans for summer training and development, and share important calendars and expectations for all attendees. This will be a valuable opportunity to ask questions and get prepared for a great summer of growth and development.
Your attendance is highly encouraged as we work together to support the development of our student-athletes both on and off the field.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎 Today, we simply say thank you — for every lesson taught, every young mind inspired, and every heart uplifted. You make futures brighter every single day. 💛
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #WeLoveTeachers #GratitudeInEducation #EveryDayHeroes #KSLeaders #HeedtheRoar
As we celebrate our teachers this week, USD 340 Jefferson West wants to say thank you to all of our teachers for the amazing impact you have on our students. Your approach to teaching makes learning valuable and fosters knowledge for our students and their life-changing experiences. It’s teachers like each of you who make a difference.
"Teaching is the greatest act of optimism." –Colleen Wilcox
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
The future of Jefferson West softball is so bright!! 😎🌞THANK YOU to everyone who came out for our youth softball night. It was so fun and inspiring to have our young Jefferson West kids out on the field to help remind us of why this game is so special!!
Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, May 5th, at 6:30pm in the Jefferson West High School Library.
Agenda: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=131
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82708272357?pwd=PIURPhszZAqSjmT6qxlfbrQbHvi2Jq.1
It’s School Lunch Hero Day! Today we recognize these team members who make a difference for every student who comes through our school cafeterias. When we say school nutrition professionals are heroes, we mean it! Each of you put the “zing” in AMAZING! We appreciate your hard work and dedication. You do an excellent job. USD 340 couldn’t operate without you!
If your child plans to participate in any athletics, cheerleading, or Weststeppers for the 2025-2026 school year, please see the flyer for more information. This is a great opportunity to get you KSHSAA physical taken care of TOMORROW!!
School Principals ~ Dedicated educational leaders who oversee the day-to-day operations of schools, manage staff, make important decisions regarding curriculum and student discipline, and foster a positive and productive learning environment. They are instrumental in shaping the quality of education that students receive and play a critical role in shaping the future of young people.
The Principals of USD 340 work tirelessly to support teachers, motivate students, and face the many unpredictable challenges which land on their desk. On this day we recognize each of you, Mr. Wes Sturgeon, Mrs. Brenna Dooley, Mr. Matt Stapp, and Mrs. Rhonda Frakes, for your hard work and commitment to our schools, students, and profession. Please join us in celebrating these incredible school leaders!
StuCo Car Show is being held today at the High School. The event is open for public viewing 11am-12:35pm, and admission is free. Judging begins at 12Noon.
Come and see what our students and community members take great pride in!
If your child plans to participate in any athletics, cheerleading, or Weststeppers for the 2025-2026 school year, please see the flyer for more information. This is a great opportunity to get you KSHSAA physical taken care of!
Jefferson West High School Student Council is hosting its annual Car Show on Wednesday, April 30. Students and community members are invited to participate. See flyers for more information and Permissions and Liability Release form. Deadline to enter is Tuesday, April 29, at 12:30pm.
