Jefferson West USD 340 - Home of the Tigers

November's regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting is Monday, November 13th, at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the District Office. https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=84

Needing some ideas for Christmas? Look no further! JW Booster Club has opened up an online holiday fan gear order. Orders must be placed by December 3rd to receive them before Winter Break. Check it out: JW Booster Club – Mammoth Prints Online Shop (mammoth-prints-online-shop.myshopify.com)

Date change on Fall Musical

Thank you, Veterans, for your service!

Wednesday, November 8th the JWMS and JWHS FCCLA traveled to Holton High School for our Fall Leadership Conference. Our very own District E-West President Chase Holman led the meeting for our 12 schools along with VP of National Programs Caroline Small who recognized many students for their FCCLA accomplishments. The day was spent listening to Keynote Speaker Tanika Cherie about leadership, character and integrity along with several workshops presented by PEER Ed and State Officers.

Spanish 4 students were able to see some really cool ofrendas, make sugar skulls, and practice their Spanish at a local restaurant with traditional cuisine during their field trip today. They even learned how to properly use a Mexican fork...corn tortilla.

Hey Jefferson West fans!! The Jefferson West Booster Club has created an amazing fan gear store in time for the holiday season! Orders can be placed online and will be delivered before Winter Break to the school of your choice. All orders MUST be placed by December 3rd!! All proceeds from these sales go right back into the Jefferson West School District via the Jefferson West Booster Club. Check out this link to order. https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmammoth-prints-online-shop.myshopify.com%2Fcollections%2Fjw-booster-club%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0Tae0FUlbb2yLY55wO3xLd7zkgaO5vbpNNDUF3RnrKSebEm6n3FPDr2UU&h=AT3YrJilOb0-1tTDtc96RGAI6xRF6p7lrVunZBunp_mVtfZ2qgHn3SvdJKqLVReUindWt5VercmsZi4j_6Ri0JuAIkoqMDaQDnDdpK2yRnppWycdoNiTxXOlUiISkUNYuIkD&__tn__=H-R&c[0]=AT382Qo6Mm-k93mGfm-vBkWt5TvGwIjfKEZbrMtETucUcAIWxDtP2r3a5rPoNZ_uNFKLNs_pXBU-20E5PrSCFcKfWIJbQag77evzEXHRGQsTtr3LVCeMsEjTTNVeBaklWH6j8yN2xzu76pEbkXiBlMgsm0uirG5kTV7Zf7O9leVhpVo1_ArgvNQ4b-xOxqXknHTgYdbw8jQzdUjR-6F8x0oB

Please Share Out from KSHSAA with any active military or veterans who may want to attend playoff football games this Friday will be let in FREE with military ID verification. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2023 KSHSAA to Honor Veterans and Active Military with Free Admission to Sectional Football Games TOPEKA, Kan. – The students in the member schools of the Kansas State High School Activities Association benefit from the privilege of participating in high school activities. This is possible due to the result of the hard work and sacrifice of many, including those who defend our freedom through military service. In honor of those veterans and active military men and women, the KSHSAA is pleased to provide complimentary admission to all Sectional Championship football games to be played on November 9th and 10th. Active military, veterans, and one guest are invited to watch Kansas student-athletes participating in playoff football at no charge. “This is just one small way we can say ‘thank you’ and help recognize those in communities around the state at one of our biggest community events - playoff football,” said Bill Faflick. “Our goal is to honor those who are serving and those who have served, recognizing we can never fully repay the sacrifice made by those who protect our country and our freedom.” Sectional football may take place either Thursday or Friday based on facility availability. Host schools may also honor veterans/active military in other ways on gameday. Any active military or veteran and one guest will be admitted free of charge, simply by showing their driver’s license, which has a seal indicating the person is a veteran and signifying service. If the individual has not renewed their license in the last couple of years, a veteran ID card or any proof of identification is acceptable.

On November 3rd, Mrs. Conley and a small group of Art students attended and participated in Washburn Art Day. It was a fun and fast-paced day! Teagan received an honorable mention for their toad sculpture. The guest speaker was our own Jefferson West alumni Kyra Miller. It was a wonderful way for students to see firsthand how art can continue successfully in the post-secondary world.

Journalism National convention: After classes on Friday, students visited the Old South Meeting House (Built in 1729 and the start of the Boston Tea Party); Boston Common; the Granary Burying Ground (established in 1660 where people such as Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and Paul Revere are buried); The Old Corner Bookstore (downtown Boston’s oldest commercial building built in 1718 and now housing a Chipotle!); Faneuil Hall and marketplace (America’s oldest operating market); and Acorn Street.

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.