Please join us for the 2024 Homecoming Festivities!
Introducing our 2024 Royalty Court: Once Upon a HOCO... Bryce Midgley, Tucker Holthaus, Drew Beilman, Kyle Herrman Sydney Sage, Lucy Henderson, Katelyn Petesch, Katelin Lohmann
Girls Golf season varsity opener tees-off at 1pm on Thursday, 8/29. Journey to Forbes Golf Course to watch firsthand. It's a great day to be a Tiger!
Picture Day is TOMORROW, Wednesday, 8/28. Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87029HF.
As High School sports begin competitions this week, here's a BIG TIGER ROAR and best wishes for a great season!!
#HeedtheRoar
Volleyball Media Day! Here's to an awesome season!!
From High School Head Football Coach, David Bowen...
This picture is a reminder that sports and activities have a massive impact on so many different lives.. Represented here we have Jeff West Varsity Football, 7th-8th football, 3rd-6th Tackle football, HS Cheer and Dance teams, our school mascot and all of the parents that made it possible.. This was a great way to start the 24-25 football season!
High School Parents of Freshman and new students, join us at 6:30pm on Monday, 8/26 for an informational meeting. Hope to see you there!
Join us Monday, 8/26, at 7pm, for Back to School Night at the High School. You will get a chance to see your child’s classrooms and some of the work they have already created!
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Upcoming HS events for the week of 8/25…
8/25-26 FCCLA Take AIM @ Manhattan
8/26 HS Freshman/New Students Parent Informational Meeting 6:30pm
8/26 HS Back-to-School Night 7pm
8/28 Picture Day
8/29 GG Jefferson West Open @ Forbes Field 1pm
8/29 V VB @ Silver Lake Jamboree 5pm
8/30 V FB Jamboree 7pm
Picture Day is Wednesday, 8/28, at the High School. Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87029HF.
JWHS ESPORTS - Season begins September 23rd.
Bash 2024
Bash. 2024
My apologies for the delayed post. If you weren’t able to attend the Back-to-School Bash on Thursday, 8/8, you missed a great event! There were approximately 850-900 people in attendance. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect! I hope you all had a great evening!! ~~Melanie Hainer
I would like to thank specific people/organizations. If I leave you out, please don’t take it personally. There are so many who made this event AWESOME!!
Touch-a-Truck
Meriden Fire and Ambulance
U. S. Army
Kansas State Patrol
Meriden Police Department
Jefferson County Sheriff Department
USD 340 Transportation
Kris Tuck
Meriden Antique Engine and Threshers Association
Service Organizations
Jefferson West Booster Club Apparel Shack
Love and Logic – Leslie Bruton
Kansas State Patrol K9 Demonstration – Trooper Clark and Service Dog Lewis
Kansas State Patrol Free Car Seat Inspection
KAAP Medicaid Grant – Kona Ice Sponsor
Boy Scouts – Topeka
Clover Power 4-H Club – Carol Kahler
U. S. Army
Woolly Farms Scoop Troop
Jefferson West Groups
Booster Club – Grill
Education Foundation
TeamMates
Preschool
High School SADD
High School Pep Club
High School Cheerleaders – Temp Tattoos
High School Weststeppers – Music
High School Volleyball Team – Function Inflatables Helpers
High School Football Coaches & Team Members
Elementary School Teachers – Corn Hole
Board of Education
Individuals – If I left someone out, it wasn’t intentional
Brad Neuenswander & Dave Jensen – They did ALL THE GRILLING
Adam Petesch – Propane Rescuer
Tim Roberts and Maintenance Department
Melvin Lockhart and Transportation Department
Leslie Abbott
Eryn Allen
Linda Bigham
Abby Martin
Kelsey Miller
Aaron Neely
LaDonna Schuetz & Sons
Colter Scott & Scoop Troop/Woolly Farms
Tiger Mascot who needs a name!
Homecoming is quickly approaching, and t-shirts are on sale for $10. Freshman Hannah Meyer created the art. T-shirts will be white with black ink and may be purchased from Mrs. Martin or Mrs. Sage until Wednesday, August 28. T-shirts will be distributed at the high school before Homecoming week.
Fall sports practices begin Monday, August 19. You MUST have a physical dated after May 1, and it MUST be turned into the office before attending any practice.
Upcoming HS events for the week of 8/19…
8/19 Special Board of Education Meeting @ HS 6:30pm
8/19 Falls Sports Practices Begin
8/23 Bill Cordes Assembly 12:30pm
8/23 Yearbook Distribution
There’s still time to get your booster club membership forms in! We now have an online form! The deadline to get your name/logo in the program and banners is August 23rd.
What does Booster Club do?
❤️We help with teacher requests for special activities in your kids' classes
🖤We coordinate food for parent teacher conferences for our amazing teachers and staff
❤️We coordinate the middle school game night and dance
🖤We coordinate the Barn Burner 
❤️We purchase items for the schools that are needed, but no extra money for (basketball goals, grill)
Want to join the Booster Club? Click the link link below and fill out the form!
https://forms.gle/N5QrKeam4gBBKCEi8
Special meeting of the Board of Education is Monday, August 19, 6:30pm at Jefferson West High School in the Commons. The meeting is regarding District facility needs and the consideration of a bond issue. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend to be more informed.
Agenda Information may be found here: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=112
Livestream: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85600355085?pwd=LV9AH3aZDZUMftDP0oXkbzT26ali2R.1
