Boys basketball season for Jefferson West High School ended Friday night with a loss to Silver Lake in the Sub-State round. This team has put in lots of hard work and dedication this season. TIGER ROAR!
Photo Credit: Krystal Watkins
State Wrestling action took place over the weekend in Salina. Jefferson West sent 6 qualifiers - Lucy Henderson, Mya Vetsch, Payge Vetsch, Sophie Waters, Karson Kahler, and Osiris Unruh. They all did a tremendous job in representing Jefferson West proudly!!
As a team, the ladies placed 15th and the boys 23rd. Individual placings in their respective weight classes are Payge Vetsch - 4th; Sophie Waters - 2nd; and Osiris Unruh - 2nd.
JEFFERSON WEST IS SO PROUD OF ALL OF YOU!!!! MEGA TIGER ROAR TO ALL PARTICIPANTS AND COACHES!!!
This week ,USD 340 Jefferson West celebrates Read Across America. Read Across America is an annual celebration of reading that schools all across the country participate in. It's a chance to inspire more students to become avid readers and host activities that bring your whole community closer together.
Tigers, lets celebrate the joy of reading!
Congratulations to Forensics partners Madison Sage and Bryce Midgley! They qualified for the state festival on Saturday. TIGER ROAR!!
Photo Credit: Lisa Sage
The fan gear store is open for Lady Tiger Softball. Orders are due March 13th. Help support our student athletes by ordering your gear today! 🐅🥎
https://mammoth-prints-online-shop.myshopify.com/collections/jwhs-softball-fan-gear?fbclid=IwY2xjawIxRiZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZCIFnQ5Vjk6vjLNaqxhS5kALSkgllYV5sBiqcy3BEGv-HEM80cwRp5R8w_aem_zJx_7j8C1tGZppf7d8TDZw
#HeedTheRoar #TigerSoftball
The annual Meriden/Ozawkie Area Chamber of Commerce Pancake Feed will be held Saturday, March 8, 7-11am at Jefferson West Elementary. See flyer for more details!
Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, March 3, at 6:30pm in the Jefferson West High School Library.
Agenda: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=122
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83017353446?pwd=W6b4U7tykAuKjwbBucrkLQ5zrp6GT1.1
Best of luck to our Speech & Drama team (Forensics) as they compete at ACCHS in Effingham today. TIGER ROAR!!
“What is drama but life with the dull bits cut out.”
~Alfred Hitchcock~
Best of luck this weekend to Lucy Henderson, Karson Kahler, Osiris Unruh, Mya Vetsch, Payge Vetsch, and Sophie Waters as they compete at 4A State Wrestling in Salina. Admission is $11 per person (K-Adult). TIGER ROAR!!!
Our first round of Boys Sub-State Basketball will be held at Silver Lake High School on Friday, 2/28. Tip-off is 7pm. Admission cost is $8/Adult and $6/Student (K-12). Good luck gentlemen!!
Our first round of Girls Sub-State Basketball will be held at ACCHS in Effingham on Thursday, 2/27. Tip-off is 7pm. Admission cost is $8/Adult and $6/Student (K-12). Good luck ladies!!
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 due to weather.
Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=127
Our basketball teams travel to Hiawatha tonight. Tip-off is 4:30pm. Admission is $5/person (K-Adult). Join us!
If you can't make it to the games, you may livestream them here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/hiawatha/organization/14945/hiawatha-high-school
On Wednesday, 2/26, High School Student Services Coordinator Kasey Jensen will be hosting an informational meeting for incoming freshman (current 8th graders). It will be held at in the High School Commons at 7pm. Please plan to attend!
Juniors - Are you ready for the FREE ACT Tuesday morning?
The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. It is administered by ACT, Inc. The ACT test covers four academic skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and scientific reasoning. It also offers an optional direct writing test.
Don't forget!!
The Spring Sports Parent Meeting will be held Monday, February 24, at 7:30pm at the High School. The sports of Baseball, Boys Golf, Softball, and Track will be showcased. Please make plans to attend!
Upcoming HS events for the week of 2/23…
2/28-3/1 G/B State Wrestling
2/24 Spring Sports Parent Meeting 7:30pm
(Baseball, Boys Golf, Softball, Track)
2/25 Juniors Free ACT 8am
2/25 G/B BSKB @ Hiawatha 4:30pm
2/26 FFA Selection Day @ Hoyt
2/26 Special Board Meeting 5:30pm
2/26 Incoming Freshman Pre-Enrollment 7pm
2/27 Girls BSKB 1st Round Sub-State @ ACCHS 7pm
2/28 Boys BSKB 1st Round Sub-State @ Silver Lake 7pm
3/1 Speech/Drama (Forensics) @ ACCHS
Congratulations to wrestlers Karson Kahler and Osiris Unruh who are State bound!! TIGER ROAR to these young men who wrestled their way placing at Regionals on Saturday to earn a spot to compete at State Wrestling this next weekend!! Karson Kahler - 3rd place and Osiris Unruh - 1st place. PROUD OF YOU!
Photo Credit: Jenni Unruh
#HeedtheRoar
Save the date: Saturday, March 1st, 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.! Join us as we celebrate heart health in February with nutrition and activities at Jeff West Elementary School Open Gym!
See flyer for details.
Eight FFA chapter members attended the Western Farm Show in Kansas City, MO. There, members went around and saw farming equipment, educational booths, and small shops. Afterwards they ate at Ponak’s for lunch, then walked around Bass Pro Shops before returning home. #ksffa
