Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning all United States military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Historical facts…
• Established in 1868 as Decoration Day by the Grand Army of the Republic as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead.
• A crowd of about 5,000 people attended the first large celebration at Arlington National Cemetery in 1868.
• Waterloo, New York, was declared the official birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in 1966.
• Declared a federal holiday in 1971 and observed on the last Monday in May conforming to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968.
• The National Moment of Remembrance Act of 2010 encourages a moment of silence at 3pm local time to honor those who died in service to the nation.
School's out for summer!!
Look for ways to relax and spend time with family and friends, or JUST HAVE FUN!! Before you know it, we will all see each other on Wednesday, August 13, for the first day of school, and ready to learn new things.
Have a great one!
Best of luck to our Regional Track and Field participants today in Royal Valley! (12:30pm Field Events/4pm Running Events) See photos for more information
Field Location: 101 E First St, Hoyt, 66440
Admission: $8/Adult, $6/Student (K-12) CASH ONLY
Great Season for our Boys Golf team. The Tigers shot a season best 338 at Regionals! We just missed going to state as a team. We did get one player in! Gage Moser shot a 79 and placed 7th overall. TIGER ROAR!!!!!
It's a great day to be a Tiger!!!!!
#HeedtheRoar
Tiger Softball is Regional Champions!!! TIGER ROAR!!!!!
Jefferson West (3A🥎) won their Regional Championship game with a 6-3 victory over traditional 3A contender Santa Fe Trail to punch their ticket to the 3A state tournament in nearby Topeka. Tigers played in a very solid Big East League in its first year of existence. Head coach Maddy Barger and team has seen an awesome season in her first year as Head Coach. Coach Barger was on the state title team 10 years ago when Jefferson West won it all before continuing her career at Emporia State.
It's a great day to be a Tiger!!!!!
#HeedtheRoar
#sportsinkansas
Tiger Baseball are Regional Champions and headed to State week!! ❤️⚾️🖤⚾️
Jefferson West (3A⚾️) defeats Olathe-Heritage Christian Academy in Regionals Semi-finals, 12 innings for a 6-5 victory before advancing to the Regional Championship and beating Big East League rival, Perry-Lecompton 12-2 in 6 innings to punch their ticket to the 3A state tournament in Manhattan. Jefferson West Baseball is 26-2 on the year.
IT'S GREAT TO BE A TIGER!!!!!
#HeedtheRoar
#sportsinkansas
Photo Credit: Tonya Holthaus
We've got this!!
Congratulations Lady Tigers! 3A Regional Champs! Tigers are STATEBOUND!
Our Softball ladies did it! Come and support us on the road today at Wellsville. First pitch is 4:30pm. Go Tigers!!
Field Location: 320 Pendleton, Wellsville KS 66092
Admission: $8/Adult; $6/Student (K-12) CASH ONLY
See photos for further information
A little closer...
Good luck to our Baseball team on Wednesday as they travel to Regionals vs. Heritage Christian Academy. First pitch is at 2pm. The championship game will follow. GO TIGERS!!
The field address is HomefieldKC, 1501 N 90th St, Kansas City, KS 66112.
Admission: $8/Adult, $6/Student (K-12). Prepare for cash only.
NO CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE. You may bring in outside food or drink, but NO COOLERS.
Still counting down...
Good luck today to our softball players as they compete against Royal Valley. First pitch is 6:30pm. Admission is $8/Adult, $6/Student (K-12)! Prepare for cash only. Go Tigers!!
The "red" x's indicate no parking for softball patrons. Please do not arrive prior to 3:45pm to accommodate the release of the Middle School students.
Finals continue tomorrow, Tuesday, 5/20. You've got this! Finish Tiger Strong!!
Due to the weather forecast for rain in the middle of the day and severe storm chances increasing at 4pm throughout the evening, tonight's softball games have been postponed. The Monday & Tuesday schedule will now be a Tuesday & Wednesday schedule.
It's time to get Tiger Power (Summer Weights) on your calendar, as well as football preparation clinics, summer football camps, etc.! This is open to Middle School and High School students.
See the pictures for specific details. If you have any questions, please email Coach Schwinn, jeff.schwinn@usd340.org.
Good luck today to our softball players as they compete against Royal Valley. First pitch is 6:30pm. Admission is $8/Adult, $6/Student (K-12)! Go Tigers!!
Jefferson West Varsity Golfers compete at Regionals today. Silver Lake is host, but the competition will be held at Lake Shawnee Golf Course, 4141 SE East Edge Rd, Topeka, KS 66609. Tee-off is 9am on Hole 10. Good luck!
Counting down....
Upcoming HS events for the week of 5/18…
5/18 Graduation 2pm
5/19 BG Regionals @ Silver Lake 8am
5/19 SB Quarterfinals vs. Royal Valley 6:30pm (H)
5/20-22 Finals
5/20 SB Regionals @ Wellsville 4:30pm
5/20 USD 340 Retirement Reception @ HS 4-6pm
5/21 BSB Regionals @ Bishop-Ward 2pm (HomefieldKC)
5/22 Last Day for Students – HS Dismiss @ 12Noon
5/22 TR Regionals @ Royal Valley 12:30pm Field Events/4pm Running Events
5/23 Spring Sports Awards 7pm (Senior Parent Night BG/TR)
