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.
1 day ago, Jefferson West USD 340
Memorial Day
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!
5 days ago, Jefferson West USD 340
Schools Out for Summer
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
5 days ago, Jefferson West High School
Track and Field Regionals
Track and Field Regionals
Track and Field Regionals
Track and Field Regionals
Track and Field Regionals
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
5 days ago, Jefferson West High School
Jefferson West Boys Golf Regionals
Gage Moser Regional Golf
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
5 days ago, Jefferson West High School
Softball Regional Champions
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
5 days ago, Jefferson West High School
Baseball Regional Champions
We've got this!!
6 days ago, Jefferson West USD 340
1/2 day
Congratulations Lady Tigers! 3A Regional Champs! Tigers are STATEBOUND!
6 days ago, JW High School
2025 Regional Champs
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
6 days ago, Jefferson West High School
Softball Regionals
Softball Bracket
Wellsville Regionals Softball Information
Wellsville Regional Softball Parking Information
A little closer...
7 days ago, Jefferson West USD 340
1.5
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.
7 days ago, Jefferson West High School
Baseball Regionals
Baseball Bracket
3A Regional Baseball
3A Regional Baseball
Still counting down...
8 days ago, Jefferson West USD 340
2.5
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.
8 days ago, Jefferson West High School
Softball Regional Quarterfinals
Softball Map
Finals continue tomorrow, Tuesday, 5/20. You've got this! Finish Tiger Strong!!
8 days ago, Jefferson West High School
Finals Schedule Spring Semester
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.
8 days ago, Jefferson West High School
Regional Softball Games Postponed
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.
8 days ago, Jefferson West High School
2025 S&C ORGANIZATION
June Tiger Power
July Tiger Power
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!!
8 days ago, Jefferson West High School
Softball Regionals
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!
9 days ago, Jefferson West High School
Boys Golf
Counting down....
9 days ago, Jefferson West USD 340
3.5
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)
9 days ago, Jefferson West High School
Weekly Events