📢 Late Start — Friday, May 8
USD 340 will have Late Start on Friday, May 8. Please plan accordingly.
🚌 Busses: 2 hours late
⏰ Classes Begin: 10am
🚍 Washburn Tech: Transportation will run on their regular schedule
USD 340 will have Late Start on Friday, May 8. Please plan accordingly.
🚌 Busses: 2 hours late
⏰ Classes Begin: 10am
🚍 Washburn Tech: Transportation will run on their regular schedule
🎓 Congratulations to Our HCCTC Seniors! 🎓
Congratulations to our seniors who attend HCC Technical College on their graduation day! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have brought you to this exciting milestone, and we couldn’t be more proud.
📅 Friday, May 8
🕖 7pm
📍 Highland Community College Porter Family Stadium, 606 W Main St Highland, KS 66035
🎥 Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/a4Ig3EjRQWc
Mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 and recognize all the hard work it took to reach this moment. Congratulations, graduates—your future is bright! TIGER ROAR! 🐯✨
Congratulations to our seniors who attend HCC Technical College on their graduation day! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have brought you to this exciting milestone, and we couldn’t be more proud.
📅 Friday, May 8
🕖 7pm
📍 Highland Community College Porter Family Stadium, 606 W Main St Highland, KS 66035
🎥 Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/a4Ig3EjRQWc
Mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 and recognize all the hard work it took to reach this moment. Congratulations, graduates—your future is bright! TIGER ROAR! 🐯✨
⛳Community Assistance Needed!⛳
Jefferson West High School is hosting Sub-State Boys Golf on May 18 at Village Greens Golf Course, and we need your help!
We are required to provide “markers.”
Not sure what that means? Markers are volunteers who walk with a group of golfers and help keep score throughout the round.
🕢 Start Time: 7:45am
⏳ End Time: When the tournament concludes
If you are available and willing to help, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0848A8AE2EA3FA7-63981988-boys
Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and helping make this event a success!⛳
Jefferson West High School is hosting Sub-State Boys Golf on May 18 at Village Greens Golf Course, and we need your help!
We are required to provide “markers.”
Not sure what that means? Markers are volunteers who walk with a group of golfers and help keep score throughout the round.
🕢 Start Time: 7:45am
⏳ End Time: When the tournament concludes
If you are available and willing to help, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0848A8AE2EA3FA7-63981988-boys
Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and helping make this event a success!⛳
🩺 School Nurses’ Day 🩺
Today we celebrate School Nurses’ Day and recognize the incredible care, compassion, and dedication Nurse Abby and Nurse Kelsey provide each and every day.
From caring for bumps and bruises to supporting student health, wellness, and safety, you make a difference in countless ways. Your calm presence, kind hearts, and commitment help keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
Thank you for all you do for Jefferson West! We appreciate you! 👏 TIGER ROAR! ✨
Today we celebrate School Nurses’ Day and recognize the incredible care, compassion, and dedication Nurse Abby and Nurse Kelsey provide each and every day.
From caring for bumps and bruises to supporting student health, wellness, and safety, you make a difference in countless ways. Your calm presence, kind hearts, and commitment help keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
Thank you for all you do for Jefferson West! We appreciate you! 👏 TIGER ROAR! ✨
📢 Late Start — Friday, May 8
USD 340 will have Late Start on Friday, May 8. Please plan accordingly.
🚌 Busses: 2 hours late
⏰ Classes Begin: 10am
🚍 Washburn Tech: Transportation will run on their regular schedule
USD 340 will have Late Start on Friday, May 8. Please plan accordingly.
🚌 Busses: 2 hours late
⏰ Classes Begin: 10am
🚍 Washburn Tech: Transportation will run on their regular schedule
Greenhouse will be open this Wednesday(6th) & Friday(8th) from 8-3pm.
Prices are:
All Hanging Baskets and Planters: $12 each
Geraniums & Impatiens: $3 per container
Everything else $1 per container
There is a mail box for you to put your money into if I am not around. Donations are accepted. All money collected benefits the greenhouse and our FFA students.
Prices are:
All Hanging Baskets and Planters: $12 each
Geraniums & Impatiens: $3 per container
Everything else $1 per container
There is a mail box for you to put your money into if I am not around. Donations are accepted. All money collected benefits the greenhouse and our FFA students.
🍎🐯 What is Teacher Appreciation Day? 🐯🍎
Teacher Appreciation Day is a time to recognize the dedication, sacrifice, and everyday care that teachers provide to their students.
Each morning, teachers walk into our schools ready to inspire a love for learning, and help shape the minds and hearts of students of all ages—from preschool through high school.
🖤🤍❤️ Thank you to all Jefferson West teachers (times infinity!) for your daily commitment to educating, encouraging, and guiding the leaders of tomorrow.
👏 Your impact is immeasurable. TIGER ROAR! ✨
Teacher Appreciation Day is a time to recognize the dedication, sacrifice, and everyday care that teachers provide to their students.
Each morning, teachers walk into our schools ready to inspire a love for learning, and help shape the minds and hearts of students of all ages—from preschool through high school.
🖤🤍❤️ Thank you to all Jefferson West teachers (times infinity!) for your daily commitment to educating, encouraging, and guiding the leaders of tomorrow.
👏 Your impact is immeasurable. TIGER ROAR! ✨
Join us Wednesday, 5/6/26 in the JWHS library at 6:30 PM for the regular board meeting:
Agenda: https://usd340.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=154
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81677540277?pwd=lIGnHZuq62oxUjQ2lCuv6VYAEMo74T.1
Passcode: 698514
Agenda: https://usd340.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=154
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81677540277?pwd=lIGnHZuq62oxUjQ2lCuv6VYAEMo74T.1
Passcode: 698514
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week — May 4–8 🍎
Every day, our teachers transform ordinary moments into extraordinary discoveries. They turn curiosity into confidence, challenges into triumphs, and classrooms into launchpads for dreams.
During Teacher Appreciation Week, USD 340 celebrates the magic that happens when our dedicated educators pour their hearts into helping our students learn, grow, and succeed.
👏 Thank you to all of our incredible teachers for the passion, patience, commitment and majic you bring each and every day. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
✨We appreciate you! TIGER ROAR! ✨
Every day, our teachers transform ordinary moments into extraordinary discoveries. They turn curiosity into confidence, challenges into triumphs, and classrooms into launchpads for dreams.
During Teacher Appreciation Week, USD 340 celebrates the magic that happens when our dedicated educators pour their hearts into helping our students learn, grow, and succeed.
👏 Thank you to all of our incredible teachers for the passion, patience, commitment and majic you bring each and every day. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
✨We appreciate you! TIGER ROAR! ✨
📢 Late Start — Friday, May 8
USD 340 will have Late Start on Friday, May 8. Please plan accordingly.
🚌 Busses: 2 hours late
⏰ Classes Begin: 10am
🚍 Washburn Tech: Transportation will run on their regular schedule
USD 340 will have Late Start on Friday, May 8. Please plan accordingly.
🚌 Busses: 2 hours late
⏰ Classes Begin: 10am
🚍 Washburn Tech: Transportation will run on their regular schedule
Greenhouse open TOMORROW, May 2nd (8-11am). If you have planters that need to be planted, please contact Mr. Bartel to arrange it. We have annuals and vegetables for sale. Please come and support our Ag program!
🍽️🐯 Thank You, Cafeteria Staff! 🐯🍽️
Thank you for your outstanding dedication and hard work. You go above and beyond every single day—always with smiles on your faces and care in everything you do.
We truly need more people like you in the world, and we are so lucky to have you at Jefferson West!
👏 TIGER ROAR! 🖤🤍❤️
Thank you for your outstanding dedication and hard work. You go above and beyond every single day—always with smiles on your faces and care in everything you do.
We truly need more people like you in the world, and we are so lucky to have you at Jefferson West!
👏 TIGER ROAR! 🖤🤍❤️
Jefferson West USD 340 proudly celebrates our outstanding Principals and Assistant Principals each and every day, but especially on May 1st of each year.
Mr. Wes Sturgeon – PS/ES Principal
Mr. Phil Korb - ES Asst. Principal
Mrs. Brenna Dooley – MS Principal
Mr. Alan Dick - MS Asst. Principal
Mrs. Rhonda Frakes – HS Principal
Mrs. Carrie Bahr – HS Assistant Principal
Strong leadership is the foundation of a school’s success and without each of you that would not be possible. You have shaped the conditions for our students and your constant belief in the staff inspires us all to learn and succeed. We appreciate your tireless efforts to improve our schools and the lives of our students. Your involvement in district-wide events and activities has made not only our campuses, but our community a better place. Thank you for your exceptional leadership and guidance.
Mr. Wes Sturgeon – PS/ES Principal
Mr. Phil Korb - ES Asst. Principal
Mrs. Brenna Dooley – MS Principal
Mr. Alan Dick - MS Asst. Principal
Mrs. Rhonda Frakes – HS Principal
Mrs. Carrie Bahr – HS Assistant Principal
Strong leadership is the foundation of a school’s success and without each of you that would not be possible. You have shaped the conditions for our students and your constant belief in the staff inspires us all to learn and succeed. We appreciate your tireless efforts to improve our schools and the lives of our students. Your involvement in district-wide events and activities has made not only our campuses, but our community a better place. Thank you for your exceptional leadership and guidance.
🎓Senior Graduation Reminder - Graduation is getting closer!🎓
If you ordered your cap and gown through Jostens, they will be distributed
📅 TODAY, Wednesday, April 29
⏰ During your lunch period
📌 Important: All orders must be paid in full before you will receive your items.
Get ready for the big day! 🎉
🎓Senior Graduation Reminder - Graduation is getting closer!🎓
If you ordered your cap and gown through Jostens, they will be distributed
📅 Wednesday, April 29
⏰ During your lunch period
📌 Important: All orders must be paid in full before you will receive your items.
Get ready for the big day! 🎉
If you ordered your cap and gown through Jostens, they will be distributed
📅 Wednesday, April 29
⏰ During your lunch period
📌 Important: All orders must be paid in full before you will receive your items.
Get ready for the big day! 🎉
🚌 Thank You, Bus Drivers! 🚌
USD 340 cannot thank our school bus drivers enough for the dedication they show every day. From completing required certifications to logging countless hours of training, you ensure our students are transported safely and reliably.
💛 1 bus + 1 driver = A BIG impact on education!
You play a vital role in helping our students arrive ready to learn and return home safely.
👏 Thank you for all you do—you truly make a difference! 🖤🤍❤️
USD 340 cannot thank our school bus drivers enough for the dedication they show every day. From completing required certifications to logging countless hours of training, you ensure our students are transported safely and reliably.
💛 1 bus + 1 driver = A BIG impact on education!
You play a vital role in helping our students arrive ready to learn and return home safely.
👏 Thank you for all you do—you truly make a difference! 🖤🤍❤️
🎓Senior Graduation Reminder - Graduation is getting closer!🎓
If you ordered your cap and gown through Jostens, they will be distributed
📅 Wednesday, April 29
⏰ During your lunch period
📌 Important: All orders must be paid in full before you will receive your items.
Get ready for the big day! 🎉
If you ordered your cap and gown through Jostens, they will be distributed
📅 Wednesday, April 29
⏰ During your lunch period
📌 Important: All orders must be paid in full before you will receive your items.
Get ready for the big day! 🎉
Upcoming HS events for the week of 4/26 – 5/2…
4/26 Jefferson West FFA Chapter Banquet 3pm
4/27 Northeast District FFA Banquet @ Marysville 1pm
4/27 JV BG @ Centralia 1pm (Spring Creek)
4/27 JV BG @ Rossville 3pm (Western Hills)
4/27 V BSB vs. Sabetha 4:30pm
4/27 JV/V SB vs. Sabetha 4:30pm
4/27 JV TR @ Tonganoxie 3:30pm
4/28 School Bus Driver’s Appreciation Day
4/28 V BG Invite 3pm (Village Greens)
4/28 JV BSB @ Sabetha 4:30pm
4/29 Site Council 5:30pm
4/30 JV TR @ Santa Fe Trail 4pm
4/30 V BSB @ Perry-Lecompton 4:30pm
5/1 School Principals’ Day
5/1 School Lunch Hero Day
5/1 V TR @ St. Marys 3pm
5/1 TR @ Seaman Relays 3pm
5/2 State Speech/Drama Festival & Championships
4/26 Jefferson West FFA Chapter Banquet 3pm
4/27 Northeast District FFA Banquet @ Marysville 1pm
4/27 JV BG @ Centralia 1pm (Spring Creek)
4/27 JV BG @ Rossville 3pm (Western Hills)
4/27 V BSB vs. Sabetha 4:30pm
4/27 JV/V SB vs. Sabetha 4:30pm
4/27 JV TR @ Tonganoxie 3:30pm
4/28 School Bus Driver’s Appreciation Day
4/28 V BG Invite 3pm (Village Greens)
4/28 JV BSB @ Sabetha 4:30pm
4/29 Site Council 5:30pm
4/30 JV TR @ Santa Fe Trail 4pm
4/30 V BSB @ Perry-Lecompton 4:30pm
5/1 School Principals’ Day
5/1 School Lunch Hero Day
5/1 V TR @ St. Marys 3pm
5/1 TR @ Seaman Relays 3pm
5/2 State Speech/Drama Festival & Championships
Hello Friends of Jefferson West High School and Community Members!
Have you ever paid a bill? Are you 18 or older? Would you enjoy a fun opportunity to help students learn real-life financial skills? If you answered yes, we’d love for you to join us as a volunteer for Reality U, our interactive financial simulation!
What is Reality U?
Students will complete a pre-survey about the lifestyle they hope to have at age 26. During the event, they’ll receive a “paycheck” based on their survey and navigate real-world expenses—like housing, transportation, phone plans, and more.
What will you do as a volunteer?
You’ll run a booth as a sales representative (housing, utilities, transportation, etc.), helping students make financial decisions. Don’t worry—all booth information and training will be provided. We just need YOU!
This is a great opportunity to connect with students and help them see how their education today impacts their financial future tomorrow.
Event Details:
📍 Jefferson West High School
📅 Monday, April 27
⏰ Session 1: 8:30–10:20am
⏰ Session 2: 9:50–11:45am
Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/FnhWmD3nuAdXRtCXA
Come be part of this meaningful and engaging experience—we’d love to have you!
The Plant & Soil Science class at Jefferson West has been working in the Greenhouse. We are planning on having our plant sale on April 25th (8am-12Noon) and May 2nd (8-11am). If you have planters that need to be planted, please contact Mr. Bartel to arrange it. We have annuals and vegetables for sale. Please come and support our Ag program!
