Welcome Fall - 22 September 2025 – Fall Equinox
On this day, our planet reaches a perfect cosmic balance: day and night are nearly equal all around the world.
For those in the Northern Hemisphere, this marks the beginning of astronomical autumn - a season of golden leaves, crisp air, and longer nights under starry skies. Meanwhile, in the Southern Hemisphere, spring awakens with longer days and new life returning.
Equinoxes have been celebrated for thousands of years as symbols of harmony and renewal. From ancient monuments aligned with the Sun to harvest rituals, they remind us of our deep connection with the cosmos.
Take a moment today, September 22, 2025, to enjoy the balance of light and darkness.
On this day, our planet reaches a perfect cosmic balance: day and night are nearly equal all around the world.
For those in the Northern Hemisphere, this marks the beginning of astronomical autumn - a season of golden leaves, crisp air, and longer nights under starry skies. Meanwhile, in the Southern Hemisphere, spring awakens with longer days and new life returning.
Equinoxes have been celebrated for thousands of years as symbols of harmony and renewal. From ancient monuments aligned with the Sun to harvest rituals, they remind us of our deep connection with the cosmos.
Take a moment today, September 22, 2025, to enjoy the balance of light and darkness.
REMINDER: Homecoming Spirit Week is September 22nd - September 26th.
See flyer for details.
See flyer for details.
It's Homecoming week! There are lots activities planned. See the attached image for details.
Homecoming Spirit Week will be September 22nd - 26th! Come to school next week ready to show your school spirit, Tigers!
The Jeff West German exchange students came to visit the elementary kiddos today! They answered all of their questions about their favorite foods and games, taught them to count to 5 in German, and handed out yummy treats. They all loved it and it was such a great way to end the week!
Eileen's Cookie Dough sales are kicking off TODAY! Flyers and order forms are being sent home with your student, so be sure to check their bookbags this evening.
All proceeds will support JWPS and JWES events and activities.
All proceeds will support JWPS and JWES events and activities.
It's Homecoming next week! There are lots activities planned. See the attached image for details.
See You at the Pole™, the global day of student prayer, began in 1990 as a grassroots movement with ten students praying at their school. Decades later, millions pray on their campuses on the fourth Wednesday in September. See You at the Pole™ is simply a prayer rally where students meet at the school flagpole before school to lift up their friends, families, teachers, school, and nation to God. See You at the Pole™ is a student-initiated, student-organized, and student-led event. FCA would like to invite any Jefferson West student or community member to come together 9/24 to join millions of other students across the globe from 7:40-7:55 am at JWHS flagpole. JWES will also host the same event at their school facility flagpole.
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: Special BoE Meetings to take place October 6th at the Ozawkie facility at 8am, October 8th in the Elementary Commons and October 28th at 6:00 PM in the High School Commons area.
❓These will be similar to our previous breakout sessions with one to two board members at a table alongside community members to speak about the "Facility Needs List".
This is your invite! Come on out, and let's talk!
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: Special BoE Meetings to take place on October 8th in the Elementary Commons and October 28th at 6:00 PM in the High School Commons area.
❓These will be similar to our previous breakout sessions with one to two board members at a table alongside community members to speak about the "Facility Needs List".
This is your invite! Come on out, and let's talk!
🌍✨ Welcome to Jefferson West! ✨🌍
Today we are excited to welcome our exchange students from Bebra, Germany! 🇩🇪🤝🇺🇸
They will be with us for the next 8 days, experiencing the sights, sounds, and spirit of our community. A variety of activities are planned to help them explore our area, learn about our culture, and build lasting friendships.
Let’s give them a warm Tiger welcome! ❤️
Today we are excited to welcome our exchange students from Bebra, Germany! 🇩🇪🤝🇺🇸
They will be with us for the next 8 days, experiencing the sights, sounds, and spirit of our community. A variety of activities are planned to help them explore our area, learn about our culture, and build lasting friendships.
Let’s give them a warm Tiger welcome! ❤️
REMINDER: Open House at JWPS on Tuesday, Sept. 16th from 5:00-7:00.
Come one, come all! This is a community event to tour the building, meet the teachers, or simply take a walk down memory lane. Refreshments will be available. See you then!
Come one, come all! This is a community event to tour the building, meet the teachers, or simply take a walk down memory lane. Refreshments will be available. See you then!
Reminder: No school on Monday, September 15th due to a Professional Development Day.
NO USD 340 CLASSES, Monday 9/15
Friday, September 12, is Late Start! Busses will run two hours late, and classes begin at 10am. The Washburn Tech and Highland Tech busses will run as usual.
Also, there is no classes for USD 340 on Monday, September 15. Washburn Tech and Highland Tech will have classes, and these busses will run as usual.
Also, there is no classes for USD 340 on Monday, September 15. Washburn Tech and Highland Tech will have classes, and these busses will run as usual.
Friday, September 12, is Late Start! Busses will run two hours late, and classes begin at 10am. The Washburn Tech and Highland Tech busses will run as usual.
Also, there is no classes for USD 340 on Monday, September 15. Washburn Tech and Highland Tech will have classes, and these busses will run as usual.
Also, there is no classes for USD 340 on Monday, September 15. Washburn Tech and Highland Tech will have classes, and these busses will run as usual.
Busses will run two hours later.
Classes begin at 10:00 A.M. Doors open at 9:30 A.M.
Grab and go breakfast will be available.
Patiot Day...
Patriot Day is a United States national observance that honors the memory of those who were killed in the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93, as well as the first responders and others who died or were injured during the attacks.
It was first observed in 2002, after the proclamation by President George W. Bush. On September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda launched a series of coordinated terrorist attacks upon the United States, killing almost 3,000 people. A year later, September 11 was made a national day of mourning referred to as Patriot Day.
It is a day of remembrance, reflection, and prayer, with a presidential proclamation calling for flags to be flown at half-staff and a moment of silence to be observed at 8:46 a.m. EST.
Patriot Day is a United States national observance that honors the memory of those who were killed in the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93, as well as the first responders and others who died or were injured during the attacks.
It was first observed in 2002, after the proclamation by President George W. Bush. On September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda launched a series of coordinated terrorist attacks upon the United States, killing almost 3,000 people. A year later, September 11 was made a national day of mourning referred to as Patriot Day.
It is a day of remembrance, reflection, and prayer, with a presidential proclamation calling for flags to be flown at half-staff and a moment of silence to be observed at 8:46 a.m. EST.
Friday, September 12, is Late Start! Busses will run two hours late, and classes begin at 10am. The Washburn Tech and Highland Tech busses will run as usual.
Also, there is no classes for USD 340 on Monday, September 15. Washburn Tech and Highland Tech will have classes, and these busses will run as usual.
Also, there is no classes for USD 340 on Monday, September 15. Washburn Tech and Highland Tech will have classes, and these busses will run as usual.
You can now sign up for Jr. Weststeppers online (link below)! This is open to grades K-8 and is $30 per dancer. This includes a Jr. Weststepper shirt, a snack, and admission to the football game where they will perform on October 10th! The form and money are due by Friday, September 29th.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFbqC5pFa-DhERf_XB8LGgY1oHYzSCHiE61f5NJKrkMies9w/viewform
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFbqC5pFa-DhERf_XB8LGgY1oHYzSCHiE61f5NJKrkMies9w/viewform
