OH SO CLOSE, TIGERS!!
“Tee Off for a Cause” Don't miss out on a fantastic opportunity to swing for a purpose! Jefferson West High School cheerleaders will have their annual golf tournament on June 14, 2024. Not only will you enjoy a day of friendly competition on the green, but your participation will help make a real difference. Sign up today! Together, we can make our cheers reach even further. See the flyer for more information!
Bebra Update - Students participated in a lesson and quiz over Germany, gym class, and cooking lessons while attending our sister school on Tuesday. The cooking lesson was a challenge in communication and conversions with units of measure. They also toured the building, learning about their school system.
Have an interest in golf? Coaches Lawhorn, Deiter, and Kennedy are hosting a summer golf camp for Middle School and High School boys and girls. Please email Coach Lawhorn if you have questions. darin.lawhorn@usd340.org.
YOU CAN DO THIS, TIGERS!!
And they're Bebra, Germany bound! Safe travels!
YOU'VE GOT THIS, TIGERS!!
Summer break is almost here! Remember to get your sports physicals and immunizations scheduled. The immunization requirements for the 2024-2025 school year are listed below. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your child's school.
From the desk of Mrs. Frakes…
Congratulations Tigers! On this year's state assessments, we exceeded the state average in Math, Science, and ELA.
Sophomores, as a class, scored higher than the state average in Mathematics and English Language Arts.
Juniors, as a class, scored higher than the state average in Science. Twenty-two Juniors scored a Level 4 on the History, Science, Government, and Social Studies assessment.
Great work students and teachers!! MEGA TIGER ROAR!!
#HeedtheRoar
On Thursday, members of SADD went on a sidewalk adventure. They left messages for positive minds, positive vibes, and positive life choices. Stay strong Jefferson West – Only 3½ days to go!!
Upcoming HS events for the week of 5/19…
5/20-23 Finals
5/21 Retirement Reception 4-6pm @ HS
Cindy Galle, Dan Hypse, Stephanie Hypse, Jimmy Lohrbach
5/22 Spring Sports Awards 7pm
5/23 Last Day for Students
Dismiss – ES @ 11:45am; MS/HS @ Noon
See you August 14th -- HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!
The second leg of Regional Baseball will be held on Tuesday, May 14. The first game will be Bishop-Ward vs. Perry-Lecompton, with the first pitch @ 2pm. Jefferson West vs. Sabetha will be the second game and will start 25 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. The third game will start 25 minutes after the second game is finished. If you can't make it out to the ballpark, Jefferson West games will be livestreamed here: https://youtube.com/@jwbaseball-iv1pu?feature=shared
The first leg of Regional Softball will be held on Tuesday, May 14, at Hayden. The first game will be Perry-Lecompton vs. Bishop Ward, with the first pitch @ 11:30am. The second game will start 25 minutes after the conclusion of the first game and will be Rossville vs. Wellsville. Jefferson West vs. Santa Fe Trail will be the third game and will start 25 minutes after the conclusion of the second game.
USD 340 Board of Education will recognize and honor retiring staff on Tuesday, 5/21, 4-6pm at Jefferson West High School This will be an Open House event. Make plans to attend as we celebrate the following:
Dan Hypse, Middle School PE Teacher & High School Baseball Coach
Stephanie Hypse, 1st Grade Teacher
Cindy Galle, Transportation Director
Jimmy Lohrbach, High School Custodian
LAST DAY - MAY 17
The FFA Greenhouse will be closing soon!! The FINAL day of sales is this Friday, May 17th.
We will be open during school hours (8-11am and 12:30-3:30pm).
Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, May 13, 6:30pm at the District Office.
Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=99
Last week during Teacher Appreciation Week, the teachers and staff of Jefferson West High School were overwhelming appreciated! Whether you expressed gratitude – be it a gift or kindness – means we get to appreciate the person and their goodness all over again. THANK YOU! We appreciate all of you!
Jefferson West Booster Club
Denison State Bank
USD 340 Jefferson West
Leslie Bruton
Ean Martin
Chase Holman Family
Tom Edmonds
Rhonda Frakes
Boone and Bounty
On Thursday, Jefferson West had an awesome showing at the League Art Competition held in Sabetha. Please congratulate these students when you see them! Results are as follows:
Artistic Excellence Awards
Linda Mecarelli - Watercolor Painting
Armando Mendez - Wheel Thrown Vase
Artistic Merit Awards
Armando Mendez – Wheel Thrown Deep Brown Vase
Armando Mendez - Wheel Thrown Vase
Linda Mecarelli - Hand Built Teapot
Chloe Kimble - Cow Photograph
Aubrey Phillips - "Shadow Lovers" Sculpture
Olivia Meyer - Jellyfish Ink Print
Ashley Moser - Swimming Pool Sculpture
Honorable Mention Awards
Ella Dickey - Ocean Tile Sculpture
Tristian Dominquez - Photo of Amber
Sequoia Pulsipher - Rusty Car Photo
Amber Nardo - Graphite Pencil Drawing
Amber Nardo - Charcoal Drawing
Taryn Taylor - Photo of "GIGI"
Irene Mason - Self-portrait Painting
Kinley Stone - Hand Built Ceramics
Teacher Nominated Awards
Ella Dickey - Beach Colored Pencil Drawing
Ashley Moser - Goose Sculpture
Ashley Moser - Ceramic "Rainforest" Tile
Tamberlynn Pulsipher - "Sharon" Sculpture
Kyle Hermann - Monster House
#HeedtheRoar
Last Wednesday, Jefferson West High School recognized our District nurses Abby Martin and Kelsey Miller. These ladies work tirelessly every singe day and go above and beyond for the students and staff of Jefferson West. If you see them out and about, please let them know they are appreciated beyond measure. MEGA TIGER ROAR!!!!
From eSport Head Coach Alan Dick...
We had 1 high school student and 9 middle school students qualify for nationals in 13 separate events. Camden Pfeifer finished his season with a 3rd place finish in Chess giving Jefferson West Esports their first national podium placement. Our MarioKart team (Ledger Brown, Abigail Downing, Cade Arnold, Caden Schuetz, and Easton Haid) finished their season with a 4th place finish. Leroy Staniec finished his tournament series ranked 7th in overall points standings. We also had multiple students that were able to advance to the quarter final rounds.
Overall it was a great season. The students held their own and represented Jefferson West well. We would all like to thank you for your support and encouragement throughout this first year.
#HeedtheRoar
