Boys League Wrestling takes place in Perry-Lecompton today starting at 2pm. TIGER ROAR and best of luck boys!!
Washburn Tech students will NOT have classes on Friday, February 14.
A special Board of Education meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 5:30pm, at Jefferson West High School. This is the February 12 rescheduled meeting.
Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=127
FEBRUARY 12 - Due to projected weather conditions, Jefferson West USD 340 will be closed, Wednesday, February 12. All events and activities are cancelled. This also applies to those students who attend Washburn Tech, Highland Tech, and TCALC.
Tip-off time has changed for tonight's basketball games vs. Sabetha to 4pm.
Upcoming HS events for the week of 2/9…
2/10-14 National FCCLA Week
2/10 USD 340 – No Classes
2/11 G/B BSKB vs. Sabetha 4pm CHANGE IN START TIME
(Senior Parent Night (Band/BSKB/CH/WS)
2/12 Special Board of Education Meeting 5:30pm
2/13 Baker Honor Band
2/13 Boys League WR @ Perry-Lecompton 2pm
2/14-15 Girls Regional WR @ Paola
2/14 USD 340 – Late Start 10am
2/14 WIT – No Classes
2/14 G/B BSKB @ Holton 4:30pm
2/14 Valentine’s Day
2/15 State Scholars Bowl @ Gypsum High School
2/15 Speech/Drama (Forensics) @ Royal Valley
PLEASE NOTE OUR START TIME CHANGE DUE TO EXPECTED WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Our girls & boys basketball teams host Sabetha tonight. Tip-off is 4pm. Admission is $5/person (K-Adult). Jefferson West High School students are admitted free with student ID. This is Senior Parent Night for our students involved with Band, Basketball, Cheerleading, and Weststeppers. The recognition ceremony will be held between the Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys games. This week's theme is "Pink-Out."
At the High School, the Jefferson West Education Foundation will be hosting a BBQ Fundraiser, 5:30-7:30pm. The cost is $7 and you will receive a pulled pork sandwich, chips, cookie, and water. All proceeds go to the Foundation.
Order of Play - Middle School (4pm start): JV Boys, FR/C-Team Boys
High School (4pm start): JV Girls, Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys
If you can't make it to the games, they will be livestreamed here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/meriden/organization/6130/jefferson-west-high-school
RESCHEDULED FOR 2/26 DUE TO EXPECTED WEATHER.
A special Board of Education meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 5:30pm, at Jefferson West High School. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=127
Congratulations to Emma Herring and Conner Reich! They were crowned Winter Festival King and Queen on Friday night during the basketball games vs. Wabaunsee. TIGER ROAR!!!
Photo credit: Stacey Beilman
Hey HS students and parents (tell your students!) of HS students! Do you want to apply for the JW Booster Club scholarship? Then you need booster club volunteer hours! They have to occur within the 4 years you are a HS student.
This next Friday we have an opportunity for you to volunteer at the JWMS Game Night/Dance!! Please sign up!!! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094EA8AE28A6F49-47747440-valentines?fbclid=IwY2xjawIWIPpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHftWwVzdzFUQO6E-Bv8AV9qN3HKcl5lTAyQ25pHb67PJ3m_psDO3sOZdXg_aem_wmz6lLfG4hp7FP-HLJ7akA#/
Jeff West Diamond Club --
Calling all Jefferson West Tiger Baseball families, friends, and fans. Baseball season is rapidly approaching. Please don't forget to mark your calendar with these important dates! We are looking forward to another exciting season!
The Jefferson West Education Foundation will be hosting a BBQ Fundraiser at the High School on Tuesday, February 11, 5:30-7:30pm. The $7-meal consists of a pulled pork sandwich, chips, cookie, and water. High School basketball games are being hosted that night as well vs. Sabetha. Game admission is $5/person (K-Adult). Make a night of it with a great meal and home basketball!
This week is National FCCLA Week. FCCLA stands for Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. This great Career & Technical Student Organization is the only student led organization that focuses on the family and was established in 1945 as FHA.
Who belongs to FCCLA? Famous people who have been in FCCLA you might know are:
• Jennifer Berry: Miss Oklahoma and Miss America in 2006
• Shawntel Smith, Miss America 1993
• Garth Brooks, Country Singer
• George Clooney, Actor
• Sissy Spacek, Actress
• Reba McEntire, Country Singer/Actress
• Dolly Parton, Singer/Songwriter/Actress
• Faith Ford, Actress
• Bo Jackson, Football Heisman Trophy Winner
• Herschel Walker, Football Heisman Trophy Winner
• Andrew Shanle, NY Giants Baseball
• Deborah Norville, Inside Edition TV Journalist
• Judy Woodruff, CNN, PBS, and NBC Broadcast Journalist
• and many others who are Governors, CEO's, etc.
Notable facts about FCCLA are that it was originally founded as Future Homemakers of America (FHA) in Reston, Virginia in 1945. That makes FCCLA 80 years old this year. Changes in the name occurred in 1995 when FHA added Home Economics & Related Occupations calling it HERO. In 1996, FHA HERO became what it is called today FCCLA.
Some employees of our school district who have been members of FCCLA are:
Wes Sturgeon held a chapter office for 3 years.
Carrie Bahr was a State FCCLA Officer in Oklahoma.
Kayla Gardner was an officer in our own chapter and is now our District Social Worker.
Amanda Hammond was a member.
Alex Thornburgh was a chapter officer for 7 years, attended four National Leadership Conferences and won seven state medals and four National medals, as well as winning a $500 prize for the chapter over Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety.
Amy Adams-Mitchell was a member and officer.
Jenny Lloyd was a member for four years and a district officer, having travelled to 2 National Conferences.
Leslie Abbott was a member and officer for four years as Songleader, Secretary, Vice President, President, and Sweet Heart Queen and has attended 10 National Leadership Conferences and Four National Fall Conferences as an advisor. She currently serves as our Chapter Advisor.
TIGER ROAR!!!
Join our Boys and Girls JV Basketball teams today as they host their annual JV tournament. Boys will play in the High School and Girls will play in the Middle School. Admission is $5/person (K-Adult) No passes accepted as this is a tournament. Join us!
Best of luck to our Forensics team as they compete in McLouth today. TIGER ROAR!!
Girls and Boys Wrestling action takes place today in Silver Lake. Matches begin at 8am. Admission is $5 (K-Adult). Good luck!!
Our FR/C-team boys basketball team is on the road today to participate in Mission Valley's Round Robin tournament. The tournament begins at 9am, with an approximate start time of 10:30am for Jefferson West's first game. Admission is FREE!
Brent Maycock, with KSHSAA, did this spotlight article about Jefferson West's Osiris Unruh that came out yesterday celebrating his great wrestling success this season! Read the full article here: https://kshsaacovered.com/news/2025/2/6/unstoppable-bond-haydens-krentz-jefferson-wests-unruh-relishing-eachs-other-perfect-start-to-junior-seasons-north-central-kansas-boys-wrestling-standouts.aspx
#HeedtheRoar
Results from the first ever Big East League Girls Wrestling tournament are in!!
The Lady Tigers finished 5th as a team despite only fielding 6 of a possible 14 weight classes. Medalists were: Mya Vetsch - 3rd, Payge Vetsch - 2nd, Sophie Waters and Lucy Henderson were both League Champs. TIGER ROAR!!
Congratulations to the Jefferson West High School Scholars Bowl team! They qualified for State Thursday at Regionals at Silver Lake. They will be competing at State on February 15! TIGER ROAR!!
