Students in College English performed a “literary tug of war” in Mrs. Sage’s class. After reading an essay, they formed teams to locate text evidence and create source citations to support their arguments. Both MLA citations and source validity were assessed in this activity that required analysis, collaboration, technology, research, and the ability to respectfully disagree with opposing views. Seniors Kennedy Meredith and Tait Seymour held the “rope” as it pulled both ways over the line. Other students represented their teams as debaters.
Congratulations to our very own Aubrey Phillips for being selected as the WIBW Scholar Athlete of the Week!
Aubrey participates in Cross Country and Track & Field for the Jefferson West Tigers. She recently competed at State Cross Country, placing 22nd overall in the girls division. At school, she participates in Forensics, 3 choir groups, and various art shows for the art department. After graduation, she plans to attend Baker University or Washburn University focusing on Criminal Justice or Forensic Science & Criminology. Congratulations Aubrey and HUGE TIGER ROAR!!!
#HeedtheRoar
https://www.wibw.com/2024/11/21/scholar-athlete-week-aubrey-phillips/
AP Chemistry students participated in a flame test lab this week. Note the 2 different colors of flames. The color of the flame is used to identify the type of metal being used.
Come support our Jefferson West High School Cheerleaders on Saturday, November 23rd at the Stormont Vail Event Center in Topeka! These ladies have put in countless hours to prepare to compete for the 3A State Gameday Competition. They are competing in the largest class, so would love your energy and encouragement! Come cheer loud for your cheerleaders and show them the support they deserve! Admission is $16/Adult, $11/Student (K-12), Pre-K and younger are free. LET'S GO TIGERS!
We compete at 10am. Join us!!
The Introduction the Health Care course had students certify in CPR and first aid. These students were excited to practice these skills all week with District School Nurse Abby. These students are learning life skills as they consider a future in health care. Way to go TIGERS.
Mr. Spangler joined three of our Culinary Essentials classes to teach them about cookie cad and how to design their own cookie cutter to be created by the schools 3D printers. He was very inspiring! He also shared some of them made by District School Nurse Kelsey Miller. They will observe the cookie cutters being created on the 3D printer from the designs made in class. After Thanksgiving break, sugar cookies using them before baking and icing. The building smells so good!!
Yesterday, the FFA horse judging team competed at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. B-team as a whole placed 3rd, and overall everyone did very well. We ended the day by eating at Johnny's Tavern in Lawrence. Way to go!!
On Tuesday, Mrs. Abbott's 3rd hour Culinary students made some Big Daddy Biscuits and Ree Drummond Gravy. Look at those smiles!!
UPDATE: Congratulation!! Our team placed 3rd at the meet today!!
Good luck today to our JV Scholars Bowl team as they travel to Cair Paravel. Competition begins @ 4pm. TIGER ROAR!
Good luck today to our JV Scholars Bowl team as they travel to Washburn Rural. Competition begins @ 3:30pm. TIGER ROAR!
Mrs. Becker's Spanish 3 students learned about "El Desfile del Yipao" from Colombia. It's a Jeep, "yip" parade and competition held in Colombia. Students made their own "yip" with a unique "yipao" (cargo that it carries). You can currently see el desfile (parade) on display in the High School Library.
After learning about Day of the Dead and taking a field trip to see ofrendas. Spanish 4 students created their own ofrenda to honor special people in their lives.
Mrs. Becker's Spanish 2 students wrapped up their Latin American Food unit by having a Latin Food Celebration in class and learned how to cook "Elote" (Mexican Street Corn) and tried Chicken Mole with rice.
Basketball and Wrestling practices begin Monday, November 18th. All athletes must have a current KSHSAA physical and annual Emergency Contact & Acknowledgement Form
completed and turned into the office before practicing. Participation Fee is $55.00. If you have any questions, please contact the High School, 785-484-3331.
Upcoming HS events for the week of 11/17…
11/18-22 American Education Week
11/17 Fall Play Matinée 2pm
11/18 Winter Sports Practices Begin (BKB/WR)
11/19 JV Scholars Bowl @ Cair Paravel 4pm
11/20 FFA Horse CDE
11/21 JV Scholars Bowl @ Washburn Rural 3:30pm
11/21 NHS Induction Ceremony 7pm
11/23 Debate @ Topeka High
11/23 Cheer Game Day Showcase
11/23-12/1 USD 340 & HCC Tech Thanksgiving Break
11/27-12/1 WIT Thanksgiving Break
Come join us for the play this evening! See you at 7pm at the high school.
Debate action takes place today in Seaman. Good Luck!
On Friday, November 8th, seven Jefferson West art students attended Washburn Art Day along with 140 other students across the state to participate in workshops and compete in competitions.
We are proud to announce that two Jefferson West students were the recipients of 3 out of 28 awards given at Washburn Art Day. To receive any award at Washburn Art Day is a treat because the competition combines big and small schools throughout Kansas and does not divide awards by the size of school.
Our seven participants were Olivia Meyer, Ben Powell, Abby Smith, Ashley Moser, Corbin Mayer, Sequoia Pulsipher, and Taylor Reynolds. All seven students represented our school well throughout the day.
Our winners for the day were as follows: Abby Smith – 2nd place – Drawing & Painting; Taylor Reynolds – 2nd place – Photography; and Abby Smith- 2nd place overall in the competition. TIGER ROAR!!
#HeedtheRoar
Come support our Jefferson West High School Cheerleaders on Saturday, November 23rd at the Stormont Vail Event Center in Topeka! These ladies have put in countless hours to prepare to compete for the 3A State Gameday Competition. They are competing in the largest class, so would love your energy and encouragement! Come cheer loud for your cheerleaders and show them the support they deserve! Admission is $16/Adult, $11/Student (K-12), Pre-K and younger are free.
LET'S GO TIGERS!
From Mrs. Conley, Jefferson West Blood Drive Coordinator…
Thank you for everything you did today – from donating blood to allowing students to miss class throughout the day to help out and donate themselves. We collected 46 units of blood as a community, and I was encouraged each time I stopped by the gym to see such a variety of people donating. These combined efforts make our community stronger!
It was a GREAT DAY for FCCLA! Last week at the Fall Leadership Conference in Horton, three Jefferson West High School students received Step One recognition awards...Chasity Simpson, Cheyanne Davis and Danielle King. The members went to three workshops over different FCCLA events.
