Jefferson West High School

The Senior English class was honored to have to Vietnam Veterans, Laurel Bennet and Rick Smoots visit their class. The class is reading the novel "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien. The veterans were able to share their experiences and help bring home the realism of what it was like to be a soldier in the Vietnam war. Thank you to both of these men for their service and sacrifices and their willingness to share their journey with our students.

During the first semester of classes, Mr. Buss’ Advance Ag Mechanics students constructed a shed for a patron of the district. Conversations began last spring and with the start of classes this fall the students were able to complete the whole facet of drawing working diagrams, calculating materials to be used and putting together a bid for the individual. After the bid was approved, the individual purchased the materials and the students began construction of the 12’x20’ shed supplying the labor. The building of the shed was done by nine students throughout the semester in the Ag Facility. When it came time to move the shed to the property owners location, Mr. Bowen’s weights class was called in to help with the heavy lifting. The shed as placed on the trailer and transported to the location and the students then assisted as well in the unloading and placement. Final placement and anchoring was completed during the second semester by Advanced Ag Mechanics students. Students now are working on building hog pens for the Jefferson County Fair in partnership with the Jefferson County Fair Board. If you have a project that you think the students could help you with, contact Mr. Buss at the high school.

Partnership update.

Come join us for this special presentation! Get your tickets now before they are gone! You won't be disappointed!

Attention Freshman-Junior Girls interested in playing VB next season. Coach Noel is holding a meeting with any potential players tomorrow morning at 7:45 in HS room 137 before school.

Congratulations to Caroline Small who qualified a second time for State in Forensics in Program Oral Interpretation. Way to go Caroline!

Attention Tiger Fans! Unsportsmanlike incidents happened at Perry on Tuesday night in both crowds. These events have been investigated and have been addressed at Perry-Lecompton. I was updated last evening that the locker room perpetrator has been removed from further attendance and an apology was passed to me for the unsettling parking lot actions. This was addressed to both administration and fans, so I have included it.

Forensics participants doing great! Congratulations to Carolyn Small, Natalie Meyer, and Leena Turner, who have all qualified for STATE! Caroline will compete in Prose at state, while Natalie and Leena will compete in Duet Acting. Pictured are Natalie and Leena with medals from the league competition. State competition will take place in May. Good luck with the rest of your season, ladies.

Hello Tiger High school families! The 2022-23 yearbook is on sale until Monday, April 10! They may be purchased with a $46 check payable to JWHS. Students should see Mrs. Sage, not the office, to order. Another option is to order online with the option to add personalization. Additionally, patrons have the opportunity to make an "Angel Donation" and purchase a yearbook anonymously for a student who would otherwise not have the opportunity to receive one. Online sales may be made at https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02667500

2022-23 yearbooks are now on sale! They may be purchased online or through Mrs. Sage with a $46 check payable to JWHS. https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02667500

HS Boys Basketball Sub-State, Tuesday, 2/28/23 @7:00 p.m. The Tiger Men will take on Perry-Lecompton in first round of action. Gym is located at: 404 Lecompton Rd Perry, KS 66073

HS Girls Basketball Sub-State, Monday, 2/27/23 @7:00 p.m. The Lady Tigers will take on Olathe-Heritage Christian Academy in first round action. Gym is located at: West Campus 16000 S Black Bob Rd Olathe, KS 66062

The Big 7 League and Mid-East League Seek Merger Administration from the Big 7 and Mid-East Leagues have met and are communicating in regard to a potential merger of these historically successful high school conferences. School representatives seek the merger to improve scheduling logistics, increase academic and extracurricular opportunities, and further elevate the reputations these two tremendous leagues already possess. The Mid-East League, formed in 1948, currently consists of Riley County, Rock Creek, Rossville, Silver Lake, St. Marys, and Wabaunsee, with Rock Creek departing to join the NCKL at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The Big 7, formed in 1926, currently consists of Hiawatha, Holton, Jefferson West, Nemaha Central, Perry-Lecompton, Riverside, Royal Valley, and Sabetha with Riverside leaving at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The two leagues will continue to meet independently and collaboratively to work towards a potential merger with the possibility of competition to begin during the 2024-2025 school year.

JW vs Baldwin Games Tonight!!!! HS Gym starts at 4:30-JV Girls, followed by Varsity Girls and Boys MS Gym starts at 6:00-JV Boys followed by FR/C Team Boys Senior Parent Night will be held immediately following the Varsity Girls Game #West is Best

Keaton Shelman named MSC Athlete of the Week https://www.mscsports.net/featuredAthlete/?aowk=820

Congratulations to all our athletes that participated at the 4A regional wrestling tournament today. Three of them are STATE BOUND! Way to go Karson Kahler - 4th place; Keaton Shelman -2nd place; and Osiris Unruh- 4th place!

Attention HS Baseball Parent's: Meeting moved to Wednesday, 2/22/23, @6:00 pm in the HS music room

The District E-West Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Chapter recently held officer elections at St. Marys High School for the 2023-2024 district officer team. The following students were selected to office and will be inducted at the State Leadership Conference in Wichita on April 16-18, 2023. Back row (L to R): Jaelyn Gaston (Holton) State Officer Candidate, Caroline Small (Jefferson West) Vice President of National Programs, Leah Carlisle (Royal Valley) Co-Vice President of STAR Events, Chase Holman (Jefferson West) President, Kasey Carlson (St. Marys) Vice President of Membership, Danny Bottom (Jackson Heights) Vice President of Technology, Izzy Freeman (St. Marys) Vice President of Public Relations, and Madelyn Heigert (St. Marys) State Officer Candidate. Front row (L to R): Vivian Reynolds (Royal Valley) State Officer Candidate, Aly Schuetz (Royal Valley) Co-Vice President of STAR Events, Fallon Miller (Rossville) Vice President of Records, Mandy Kincaid (St. Marys) Vice President of Finance. (Photo provided by Leslie Abbott)

HS Varsity Basketball Games have been allowed to play this evening (Fri, 2/17/23) Varsity Girls will play at 5:00 followed by Varsity Boys #West is Best

Attention Tiger Family! Due to the forecasted weather conditions on Thursday, February 16th, all classes and activities for Jefferson West School District are cancelled. Be safe and stay warm!