Jefferson West High School

If you can't make it out to the High School Boys and Girls Basketball games tonight vs. Riverside, you can watch it here! Sub Varsity games (JV Boys, C-Team Boys, JV Girls) are all played at the Middle School tonight, starting @ 4:30pm. Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys will be played at the High School tonight, starting @ 6pm. This is Senior Parent Night for Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Pep Band, Cheerleaders, Weststeppers, and our Mascot. We hope to see you there! https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/jefferson-west-high-school-meriden-ks

If you can't make it out to the High School Boys and Girls Basketball games tonight vs. Royal Valley, you can watch it here! https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/.../jefferson-west-high... #HeedtheRoar

Booster Club Meeting @ Gambino's, 12/6, @ 6pm

Upcoming HS events for the week of 12/3… 12/3 “The Addams Family” matinee performance 2pm 12/5 HSBKB vs. Royal Valley 4:30pm 12/6 Winter Sports Picture Day (Basketball/Wrestling/Cheerleading/Weststeppers) 12/6 FFA Discussion CDE @ Perry-Lecompton 12/6 Booster Club Meeting @ Gambino’s 6pm 12/8 HSBKB vs. Riverside 4:30pm; Senior Parent Night (Band/Basketball/Cheerleading/Weststeppers) 12/8 Girls WR @ Eudora 5pm 12/9 B/G WR @ Onaga 9:30am 12/9 Winter Formal 8pm #HeedtheRoar

Winter sports pictures for Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Cheerleading, and Weststeppers are Wednesday, December 6th. They will begin immediately after school. You will receive an order form on Monday at practice. Orders may also be placed online at www.inter-state.com/order. Use order code 79852RA. Please bring all sporting apparel associated with your sport with you to school.

If you missed it, you have a second chance! Come to the High School today and enjoy The Addams Family. Doors open at 1:30pm; curtain @ 2pm. Admission is $6/Adults, $5/Students. You won't be disappointed!!

If you can't make it out to the High School Boys and Girls Basketball games tonight, you can watch it here! https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/jefferson-west-high-school-meriden-ks #HeedtheRoar

The yearbook has a few spots available first come first served for senior salutes. These advertisements are available until the space is full. Because they help fund the yearbook, the senior salutes are the same price as advertising; checks should be made payable to JWHS. ALL CONTENT including the photo(s), words, and payment are due at the same time to reserve a spot. Spots are not "saved." If all spots are sold when you submit the content, items will be returned. If you want photos returned, please include a SASE. We adhere to copyright regulations, so we don't reprint entire songs, poems, etc. Very brief quotes are permissible. Prices: 1/8 page: $50 - one photo; 1/4 page: $80 - one or two photos; 1/2 page: $140 - multiple photos. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE SENT TO THE ATTENTION OF LISA SAGE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL.

Jefferson West High School After-Prom Committee is hosting a Totally Tubular New Years Eve Party! It will be held at The Silo, 12/31/23, 7pm-12:30am. There will be a live band and dinner. Tickets are $50. Reservations & online payment is required. The event is for ages 21 and over. This will be an epic experience you won't want to miss! Please see flier below for more information.

If you can't make it out to the High School Boys and Girls Wrestling Mixer, you can watch it here! https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/jefferson-west-high-school-meriden-ks #HeedtheRoar

Remember...Friday, December 1 is Late Start! Busses will run one hour later, classes begin at 9am. The Washburn Tech bus will run as usual.

FAN GEAR ORDER DEADLINE - December 3rd Need some ideas for Christmas? Look no further! JW Booster Club has opened up an online holiday fan gear order. Orders must be placed by December 3rd to receive them before Winter Break. Check it out: JW Booster Club – Mammoth Prints Online Shop (mammoth-prints-online-shop.myshopify.com)

Make plans to attend the Jefferson West Fall Musical, The Addams Family. Performances will be at the High School on Saturday, December 2nd at 7pm, with a Sunday Matinee on December 3rd at 2pm. COME JOIN US!!

Upcoming HS events for the week of 11/27… 11/29 FFA Horse CDE @ Hiawatha 11/29 Jr. Cheerleader Clinic 6-7:30pm 11/30 Girls & Boys Wrestling Mixer @ Home 5pm 12/1 Late Start 12/1 HSBKB vs. Silver Lake 4:30pm; Jr. Cheerleader Night 12/2 HS Fall Play “The Addams Family” 7pm 12/3 HS Fall Play Matinee “The Addams Family” 2pm #HeedtheRoar

Don't forget to make plans to attend the JWHS fall Musical being performed this weekend!

Basketball FANS!!!! As we begin the 2023-24 HS basketball season, there are some key changes to our beloved game. Need to Knows: 🏀--Team fouls will reset each quarter 🏀--No More 1-1 free throws 🏀--Bonus will always be 2 free throws 🏀--Bonus begins at 5 team fouls 🏀--The scoreboard will only show a max of 5 fouls per quarter The rule change comes from the NFHS for safety reasons and to enhance the flow of the game itself.

Welcome to the 2023-24 High School Basketball Season!!! Information for the BB Jamboree Tonight will run as follows. 5:30 PM Girls Tonganoxie vs. McLouth- 4:00, 4:00, 4:00 McLouth vs Jeff West- 4:00, 4:00, 4:00 (5:00 running clock) Tonganoxie vs. Jeff West- 4:00, 4:00, 4:00 (5:00 running clock) 7:30 PM Boys Tonganoxie vs. McLouth- 4:00, 4:00, 4:00 McLouth vs Jeff West- 4:00, 4:00, 4:00 (5:00 running clock) Tonganoxie vs. Jeff West- 4:00, 4:00, 4:00 (5:00 running clock) Visiting Fans Seating: The visiting fans section is behind team benches. Admission: Adults & Students (K-12) - $5

On Friday, Nov. 17th we shared well wishes with one of our English teachers as she embarks on new adventures with the K-State Extension Office. Mrs. Roenne, as you begin a different chapter, Jefferson West High School administration, staff, and students want to thank you for being a role model and instructional leader filled with passion and a huge caring heart. Our students were fortunate to have their educational journey enhanced by a teacher of your caliber. Thank you for giving so much of yourself to help others become more. You will be missed but we wish you the best. #Once a Tiger always a Tiger!

Congratulations to JW Cheer. These ladies placed 4th at the State Cheer Championship. Way to go Ladies!!!!

Congratulations to our newest National Honor Society members! Ian Campbell, Sydney Sage, Cali Woerner, Aspen Wheeler, Brianna Bartlett, & Brodie Boyer!