Friday, February 14, is Late Start! Busses will run two hours late, and classes begin at 10am. Highland Tech transportation will run as scheduled. Washburn Tech will NOT have classes.
On Saturday, 2/8, our wrestlers traveled to Silver Lake to compete in their annual Invite. Individual wrestlers were successful in placing were Lucy Henderson, 3rd, Payge Vetsch, 3rd, Sophie Waters, 2nd, and Karson Kahler, 1st. Congratulations!!
Friends of Jefferson West -
Have you ever paid a bill? Are you 18 or older? Would you like to have fun helping Sophomores and Juniors at Jefferson West High School and Eighth graders at Jefferson West Middle School practice finances?
YES? Then, please join us as a volunteer for Reality U's financial simulator at Jefferson West High School on Friday, February 21.
What does it look like to volunteer? The students take a pre-survey of what they want their life to look like at 26 years old. When they arrive at Reality U, they will get a paycheck based on their survey and need to go pay their bills for the month! Volunteers will get to run a booth as a sales rep for housing, phone, transportation, and more! The booth info and training will be provided. We just need YOU!
Together, we get to help students connect their current education with their financial future! Please use the link below to sign up for one, two or all three time slots to volunteer at a booth. If you cannot volunteer but have a friend who would be perfect for this activity or would like to help, please share the link with them.
February 21, 2025 -
Session 1: 8:05-9:25
Session 2: 9:35-11:00
Session 3: 12:30-1:55
To sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkfYU1L_l7DoxsiLE0fn6PNMa0sh27FM3evEzJpAxk6oVaAA/viewform?usp=sharing
Seniors - take advantage of this free opportunity to help you through the FAFSA process!
Today, band members will be attending the Baker University High School Honor Band Festival. The Annual High School Honor Band Festival and Concert hosts more than 100 of the top student musicians from more than 15 area schools for a full-day workshop with Baker music faculty and guest conductor. This year's guest conductor is Dr. Timothy Kaiser. The day ends with a concert at 7pm in the Owens Musical Arts Building. Join us!
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!!
