
We made it through the first “week”, Tigers! Mrs. Kruse’s 1st graders had some exciting visitors with a top secret message… Ask them about it and see if they tell you the secret!
Don’t forget to check out the weekly bulletin in your student’s book bag. We can’t wait for next week! Have a great weekend!


Smiles, new supplies, and endless possibilities—the adventure starts today!
💛🖤 Happy First Day, Tigers! 🐾


🦷Help your child have a healthy smile. Choose "Smiles @ Schools" as their primary dental provider. ALLWAYS Community Health Center will bill KanCare, as well as commercial insurance to provide care for children. 🦷
✨All children are eligible; including new AND existing students.✨
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You are cordially invited to the grand opening of Jefferson West Preschool!
A special board meeting will be held on Tuesday, 8/12 at 4:45 p.m. at the new Jefferson West Preschool in Ozawkie before the Back to School Night. We will have many special guests in attendance. Please join us in this celebration and take a walk down memory lane.
We hope to see you there!


WEDNESDAY is the First Day of School—let’s make it a great year filled with learning, laughter, and new adventures.


Join us for the 32nd Annual Jefferson West Tiger 5K!
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Location: 210 N Miller, Meriden, KS 66512
Time: On-site registration, 7-7:30am
Race Time: 8am. Join us face-to-face OR virtually! This year, you can come RUN THIS TOWN or run YOUR town. This gives you the opportunity to join us as we celebrate the wonderful rush of finishing a 5K!
Awards:
• Top 3 finishers in each age group receive medals
• Top 3 overall male and female finishers receive hand-crafted pottery awards by retired JWHS Art Teacher, Mark Ralston
We'd love to have you join us to run or walk (or volunteer if that is your preference). We will have Chaos Coffee and Feet Fleet from Topeka. Proceeds benefit the Jefferson West Cross Country Team.
Sign up and support a great cause! If you have any questions, please contact Head Coach Mary Williams, mary.williams@usd340.org.
Pre-register online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Meriden/JWTiger5KSD?fbclid=IwY2xjawLSVvdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFMaHhNdDJNOGs2ZWVuaVhBAR684rMazWgvbq4GdZ9ZgSz3ht31nCishZk-oS-y6WB5auscDAlpzCIpyzKGKg_aem_CVJ49CgzCcM9aq-vyhdfkQ

If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of students and want to work in a supportive, student-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.


Do you have a heart for helping students succeed? Join our team as a Special Education Paraeducator and make a difference every day!
Keystone Learning Services is hiring paraeducators to work at Jeff West USD#340. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to learn and a passion for working with kids!
Full-time and part-time positions available
On-the-job training provided
Great hours and meaningful work
Apply today and start making an impact this school year!


Class lists are posted on the front door of the elementary school! Teachers will not be visible in Skyward yet but we are working to fix this issue.
All staff will be in meetings and trainings most of the day so our phones will not be answered today. Feel free to leave a message with any questions and we will return your call as soon as we can. We can't wait to see everyone on the first day of school... NEXT WEDNESDAY!!!


Kick off the new school year with fun, games, and community spirit!
Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025 TONIGHT!!
Location: Tiger Stadium
Time: 5:30-8pm
This is a FREE community event. Bring your family and friends for food, music, and activities for all ages!
Let’s start the 2025-2026 school year off together!


Kick off the new school year with fun, games, and community spirit!
📅 Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
📍 Location: Tiger Stadium
🕒 Time: 5:30-8pm
This is a community event. Bring your family and friends for food, music, and activities for all ages!
✨ Let’s start the 2025-2026 school year off together!


Kick off the new school year with fun, games, and community spirit!
📅 Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
📍 Location: Tiger Stadium
🕒 Time: 5:30-8pm
This is a community event. Bring your family and friends for food, music, and activities for all ages!
✨ Let’s start the 2025-2026 school year off together!


If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at 785-484-2455. We hope you are all enjoying the last bit of summer and can't wait to see you back in school, Tigers!


Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Location: 210 N Miller, Meriden, KS 66512
Time: On-site registration, 7-7:30am
Race Time: 8am. Join us face-to-face OR virtually! This year, you can come RUN THIS TOWN or run YOUR town. This gives you the opportunity to join us as we celebrate the wonderful rush of finishing a 5K!
Awards:
• Top 3 finishers in each age group receive medals
• Top 3 overall male and female finishers receive hand-crafted pottery awards by retired JWHS Art Teacher, Mark Ralston
Proceeds benefit the Jefferson West Cross Country Team.
Sign up and support a great cause! If you have any questions, please contact Head Coach Mary Williams, mary.williams@usd340.org.
Pre-register online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Meriden/JWTiger5KSD?fbclid=IwY2xjawLSVvdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFMaHhNdDJNOGs2ZWVuaVhBAR684rMazWgvbq4GdZ9ZgSz3ht31nCishZk-oS-y6WB5auscDAlpzCIpyzKGKg_aem_CVJ49CgzCcM9aq-vyhdfkQ

IT'S HAPPENING! Back to School Bash is THIS Thursday, August 7th at 5:30 pm.
Gather your friends and family, come out and enjoy an evening of inflatables, games, hot dogs and burgers before school starts. Can't wait to see all the Tiger faces!


Agenda: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=135
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89161395764?pwd=1t4AZhmw2NyJ9W6l9Un44QxYOdHyrU.1


🎉 Online Enrollment for 2025–2026 is Still Open🎉
🔁 Returning Families – How to Enroll:
There will be no in-person enrollment this year. Log in through Skyward Family Access to complete your child’s enrollment or follow this link — https://www.usd340.org/o/usd-340/page/enrollment
📅 New Students:
All new student enrollment – including out-of-district applicants – can be completed exclusively online. https://www.usd340.org/o/usd-340/page/enrollment
🗂️ Required Documents:
Have these items ready to upload:
• State issued birth certificate
• Immunization record
• Current physical
• Proof of residency usd340.org
🏫 Need an in-person tour or to meet staff?
Contact your child’s school after August 1 to schedule.


Please contact Eryn Allen at eryn.allen@usd340.org by the end of this week!




Take advantage of a FREE haircut to check that box! ✂️ See flyer for details.
