Jefferson West High School

Upcoming HS events for the week of 2/25 2/26 Boys BSKB Sub-State @ Hiawatha 7pm 2/26 Spring Sports Practices Begin (BSB/BG/SB/TR) 2/27 Free ACT for Juniors 8am 2/27 Girls BSKB Sub-State vs. Royal Valley 7pm (H) 2/29 Boys BSKB Sub-State @ Royal Valley TBA 3/1 Late Start 3/1 Girls BSKB Sub-State @ Royal Valley TBA 3/1 Art Exhibition @ Topeka Art Guild and Gallery 5-8pm 3/2 Forensics @ ACCHS 8am 3/2 G/B BSKB Sub-State @ Royal Valley TBA 3/2 Annual Pancake Feed, 7-11am, Jefferson West Elementary School

Nine Jefferson West High School Juniors are part of a group traveling to Germany in May, through the exchange program with our sister school in Bebra, Germany. Besides selling Cashmere Popcorn and Dutch Mill Bulbs (more info later), the group is also serving a meal at Wellness Night, March 5th. On March 7th, they are sponsoring the opportunity of a Self Defense class with Mr. Chuck Haggard. Mr. Haggard will not be demonstrating or teaching about ALL his skills, but this will be a knowledge-filled session for those ready and willing to learn some self-protection guidelines. The registration fee of $20 per person goes directly to the students traveling to Bebra, Germany. We would love to see this class filled! For more information or to register, please contact Lisa Sage via email, lisa.sage@usd340.org, or you may call the High School at 785-484-3331.

The Boys Basketball Sub-State bracket has been release. Please see the image for more information.

The Girls Basketball Sub-State bracket has been release. Please see the image for more information.

f you can't make it to the High School Boys and Girls Basketball games tonight @ Baldwin, you can watch them here! Tip-off is 4:30pm. www.varsitysportslive.com

In light of this year’s FAFSA changes, we want to help bring our students and their families as many opportunities as possible to receive assistance in completing the FAFSA application. This does not replace your FAFSA Completion event but rather is an added resource if needed by your students and families. Take a look at the attached 2024 Virtual FAFSA Completion Assistance event. It is also posted on the Apply KS Facebook page. There is a plethora of resources located on the KBOR FAFSA Resources page.

Karson Kahler placed 2nd at Regional Wrestling this past Saturday at Tonganoxie. He earned his way to participate at State Wrestling this next Friday and Saturday at Salina. TIGER ROAR!! 2/22 Karson wins Match 1 with a pin in Round 2. 2/22 Karson loses Match 2 in points. He will now progress to the back side of the bracket.

Congratulations to Madison Sage and Natalie Meyer for qualifying for State Forensics! Madison and Natalie paired up, and after going to finals, qualified for the State Festival with their 3rd place finish. Their event was IDA - Improvised Duet Acting. TIGER ROAR!!

Upcoming HS events for the week of 2/18 2/19 NO CLASSES - USD 340 Grades 9-11 Student Led IPS Conferences 12Noon-7:30pm Grade 12 – Mock Interviews 2/19 Forensics @ Holton; 8am 2/19 Spring Sports Parent Meeting; 7:30pm (BG/BSB/TR) 2/20 G/B FR/JV/V BKB @ Baldwin; Tip-off @ 4:30pm 2/21 Spring Sport Parent Meeting; 8pm (Softball Only) 2/21 FCCLA STAR Events @ Holton 2/22-24 KMEA State Music Convention 2/23-24 Boys State WR @ Salina 2/19-23 National FFA Week 2/19-23 National FBLA Week #HeedtheRoar

The parent meeting for Jefferson West High School spring sports (BG/BSB/TR) is scheduled for Monday, February 19th at 7:30pm at the High School. If your child has expressed an interest in Boys' Golf, Baseball or Track, please plan to attend. The parent meeting for Softball will be held on Wednesday, February 21st at 8pm at the High School.

2/16 - NO CLASSES - USD 340 & WIT 2/19 - NO CLASSES - USD 340 Grades 7-12 Student Led IPS Conferences 12Noon-7:30pm

If you can't make it to the High School Boys and Girls Basketball games tonight @ Nemaha Central, you can watch them here! Tip-off is 4:30pm. https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/seneca/organization/16045/nemaha-central-high-school/schedule?date=2024-02-11T06%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2NWJkM2IyZDg2NTgwNjcyMzJlZDg5N2Y%3D Game will be played at 214 North 11th Street, Seneca KS 66538-1798

If you can't make it to the High School Boys and Girls Basketball games tonight vs. Hiawatha, you can watch them here! Tip-off is 4:30pm. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/jefferson-west-high-school-meriden-ks Game locations are as follows: HS - JV Girls; V Girls; V Boys MS - JV Boys; FR/C-Team Boys; NO FR/C-TEAM GIRLS Recap: Boys - Varsity - 50-47 Jefferson West Jr. Varsity - 50-38 Jefferson West C-Team - 58-60 Hiawatha Girls - Varsity - 41-43 Hiawatha Jr. Varsity - 33-39 Hiawatha

Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, February 12th, 6:30pm at the District Office. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=91

Upcoming HS events for the week of 2/12… 2/12 Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm 2/13 G/B FR/JV/V vs. Hiawatha; Tip-off @ 4:30pm 2/14 Valentine’s Day 2/16 NO CLASSES – USD 340 & WIT 2/16 G/B FR/JV/V @ Nemaha Central; Tip-off @ 4:30pm 2/17 Forensics @ Royal Valley 8am 2/17 Boys Regional WR @ Tonganoxie 9am 2/17 State Piano Festival 2/12-16 National FCCLA Week #HeedtheRoar

Congratulations to our men's wrestling team and the all league finishers.

JW Ladies Regional Wrestling at Sabetha today. If you are not able to be there to cheer them on, check out the live stream here: https://www.citylinktv.com/channel/sabetha-knza/ Go tigers!!!

Students, if you signed up for the free ACT from the State of Kansas, Here are the details of the test and how to get prepared for it. Who: All juniors who signed up to take the free ACT Date: Tuesday, February 27 Time: 7:50am the bus will depart from the school Location: Testing will be held at the Methodist Church Return time: We should be back around 12:15 or 12:30 Study materials: Practice ACT: https://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf ACT Test prep: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html Test Prep Classes: https://powerprepinc.com/ Tips for English Section: https://info.methodlearning.com/blog/8-tips-for-the-act-english-section Tips for Math Section: https://info.methodlearning.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-the-act-math-section Tips for Reading Section: https://info.methodlearning.com/blog/test-tip-tuesday-how-to-outsmart-reading-questions March 2 Success Courses https://www.march2success.com/main/courses

Hey, Tigers! 2023-2024 high school yearbooks are on sale until Friday, April 19 and may be ordered online or through a $46 check payable to JWHS. See Mrs. Sage to order. To order online, visit this link: https://rb.gy/xfdx4h We offer opportunities for you to be an anonymous “angel sponsor” for students who are not able to purchase a yearbook.

We are proud of all our Royalty Court. A special congratulations to the 2024 King and Queen, Donovan Eck and Rees Brown.