Caps and pens at the ready, a new class of recruits arrive on campus Thursday, 4/16, at 9:30am to sign letters of intent for our National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day. New students, enrolled in the upcoming fall semester, take part in a signing ceremony that is similar to an athletic signing in Washburn Tech’s Conference Center.
Washburn Tech's event mirrors the NCAA's National Signing Day for athletes who commit to play sports in college. Students sign a letter of intent and don a Washburn Tech cap. The ceremony is designed to honor students who are entering a technical field and to celebrate the dignity of work.
Washburn Tech hosted the first signing more than 10 years ago. Now, more than 65 institutions around the country join Washburn Tech in signing students to a letter of intent.
Washburn Tech will sign more than 300 incoming students during National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Washburn University administrators will be in attendance to congratulate students on their decision. Friends and family are welcome to attend this special event to show support, as are local dignitaries and corporate partners.
Washburn Tech's event mirrors the NCAA's National Signing Day for athletes who commit to play sports in college. Students sign a letter of intent and don a Washburn Tech cap. The ceremony is designed to honor students who are entering a technical field and to celebrate the dignity of work.
Washburn Tech hosted the first signing more than 10 years ago. Now, more than 65 institutions around the country join Washburn Tech in signing students to a letter of intent.
Washburn Tech will sign more than 300 incoming students during National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Washburn University administrators will be in attendance to congratulate students on their decision. Friends and family are welcome to attend this special event to show support, as are local dignitaries and corporate partners.
📢 HCCTC Schedule Update 📢
There will be NO CLASSES at HCCTC on Thursday, April 16, due to Highland Art Day.
Please plan accordingly! 🎨✨
There will be NO CLASSES at HCCTC on Thursday, April 16, due to Highland Art Day.
Please plan accordingly! 🎨✨
Softball players to watch!
Emmie Dean was a big-time impact freshman for Jefferson West, helping the Tigers return to the state tournament for the first time since 2015. Dean set a school record for hits in a season with 51, finishing with a .477 average. She only struck out 5 times as well. Dean scored 32 runs and stole 19 bases, earning first-team All-Big East League honors as West finished with a 22-6 record.
Ashley Moser is a player who does a little bit of everything for the Tigers, Moser is what Jefferson West coach Maddy Barger calls “Clutch Factory.” She had 25 RBI last year, most of those coming with two outs as Moser came up big time and time again in helping the Tigers return to the Class 3A state tournament for the first time since winning the Class 4A Division II title in 2015. Moser finished the season with a .307 batting average with 3 home runs among her 25 hits. She also stole 10 bases and also posted a 1.000 fielding percentage playing a variety of positions. She earned first-team All-Big East League honors as a utility player.
Source:https://kshsaacovered.com/news/2026/4/9/class-3a-softball-players-to-wa-tech-in-2026.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawRMnAFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFielFRc1ZkVUlvZ0pYb2k1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlxMqaAA1j5XUNCtcCVx57TWiNeOF_nRBGTaAzG7JwO6nhV4kHW8tWj6Sbj__aem_VJitcn8YPhV6dJkvQHs1_g
Youth softball night was a success and the Lady Tigers went ahead and put on a show even though the lightning tried to steal our thunder. There’s a pun in there somewhere.
We always love having our softballers out to join us. The future is yours ladies!!! Jeffefferson West Softball can’t wait to be a part of it.
We always love having our softballers out to join us. The future is yours ladies!!! Jeffefferson West Softball can’t wait to be a part of it.
Exciting Announcement!!🚨
Congratulations to all the 3A schools honored as 2026 All Star High Schools! We are thrilled to recognize 219 high schools for their commitment to guiding students toward postsecondary success! WAY TO GO JEFFERSON WEST!!
🎉 Students at these high schools receive dedicated support in completing college and/or job applications, seeking financial aid, and celebrating all postsecondary pathways.
🎉 This annual initiative fosters a lasting college-going culture, empowering the entire school community to champion students’ futures!
For more information visit https://www.kansasregents.gov/students/apply-kansas/all-star-high-schools?fbclid=IwY2xjawRMmPxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFielFRc1ZkVUlvZ0pYb2k1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuSgQ-xykYVD6_We6vdgyiFtW8jbXjPdaw13qZ3IcrFxKGPJrCINZAirvJTS_aem_1VoVcGhzn5j7LszUpqO7NQ
Congratulations to all the 3A schools honored as 2026 All Star High Schools! We are thrilled to recognize 219 high schools for their commitment to guiding students toward postsecondary success! WAY TO GO JEFFERSON WEST!!
🎉 Students at these high schools receive dedicated support in completing college and/or job applications, seeking financial aid, and celebrating all postsecondary pathways.
🎉 This annual initiative fosters a lasting college-going culture, empowering the entire school community to champion students’ futures!
For more information visit https://www.kansasregents.gov/students/apply-kansas/all-star-high-schools?fbclid=IwY2xjawRMmPxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFielFRc1ZkVUlvZ0pYb2k1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuSgQ-xykYVD6_We6vdgyiFtW8jbXjPdaw13qZ3IcrFxKGPJrCINZAirvJTS_aem_1VoVcGhzn5j7LszUpqO7NQ
Jefferson West FFA members recently competed in the Northeast District Super CDE Day at Highland Community College. Four individuals competed in multiple contests - Milk Quality team of Chase, Braxdon, and Everett; and Mercadies in Floriculture.
Attention all Jeff West FFA members, parents, and supporters!
Join us for our FFA Chapter Banquet on Sunday, April 26th at 3:00 PM at Jefferson West High School. The banquet will feature a guest speaker who is a current State FFA Officer, along with recognition of Greenhand Degrees, Chapter Degrees, and other outstanding awards. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the event.
Come celebrate a great year with us! Please RSVP to Mr. Bartel by April 21st.
Join us for our FFA Chapter Banquet on Sunday, April 26th at 3:00 PM at Jefferson West High School. The banquet will feature a guest speaker who is a current State FFA Officer, along with recognition of Greenhand Degrees, Chapter Degrees, and other outstanding awards. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the event.
Come celebrate a great year with us! Please RSVP to Mr. Bartel by April 21st.
The Plant & Soil Science class at Jefferson West has been working in the Greenhouse. We are planning on having our plant sale on April 25th (8am-12Noon) and May 2nd (8-11am). If you have planters that need to be planted, please contact Mr. Bartel to arrange it. We have annuals and vegetables for sale. Please come and support our Ag program!
Our Boys Golf team began the season strongly, finishing second among 13 teams with a total score of 337. The top performers for the Tigers were medalist Gage Moser, Colter Berens, Jace Coleman, and Zach Gibson. Furthermore, Parker Petesch and Carsyn Wellman achieved top 20 finishes.
Golfer to watch!
Gage Moser wasted no time in establishing himself as one of Jefferson West’s top golfers, moving right into the varsity lineup as a freshman in 2024 and finishing the season as an All-Big Seven League selection. Over his first two seasons at West, Moser has already posted 10 top-10 finishes and recorded two tournament victories – the second of those coming at last year’s Jefferson West Invitational where he had his career-best round of 76. He improved his scoring average by eight strokes to an 82.4 and capped his sophomore season with a tie for 19th-place finish at the Class 3A state tournament, shooting a two-day total of 161.
Way to go, Gage!!
Source: https://kshsaacovered.com/news/2026/3/31/mens-golf-class-3a-boys-golfers-to-watch-in-2026.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawRMkOZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExRkRST2J3clByeE01dXN6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvVWCDkBp80ptxPK4QU1Ic4408p5Edaxia7c4TTjM7cyhbqap1HV9byoLa8D_aem_VXDGwIxxH9UH-r_C95WPsw
Gage Moser wasted no time in establishing himself as one of Jefferson West’s top golfers, moving right into the varsity lineup as a freshman in 2024 and finishing the season as an All-Big Seven League selection. Over his first two seasons at West, Moser has already posted 10 top-10 finishes and recorded two tournament victories – the second of those coming at last year’s Jefferson West Invitational where he had his career-best round of 76. He improved his scoring average by eight strokes to an 82.4 and capped his sophomore season with a tie for 19th-place finish at the Class 3A state tournament, shooting a two-day total of 161.
Way to go, Gage!!
Source: https://kshsaacovered.com/news/2026/3/31/mens-golf-class-3a-boys-golfers-to-watch-in-2026.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawRMkOZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExRkRST2J3clByeE01dXN6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvVWCDkBp80ptxPK4QU1Ic4408p5Edaxia7c4TTjM7cyhbqap1HV9byoLa8D_aem_VXDGwIxxH9UH-r_C95WPsw
Congratulations to Morgan Casto and Jacob Rowe. They recently competed in the state powerlifting competition and placed in their weight class. Love seeing the hard work pay off!
Congratulations to our lady volleyball athletes that were recently named to the KVA All-Academic teams. Being an athlete takes a lot of time and dedication. This award is given, based off of the student-athlete's GPA during the first semester of this school year. The following is the criteria that had to be met:
The Kansas Volleyball Association All-Academic Team and Team Academic Awards are designed to honor high school varsity volleyball players, managers, and teams who have proven excellence in the classroom. The head coach must be a KVA member for his or her players to be eligible to receive academic awards.
To be eligible to receive the individual All-Academic award, individual players must be a varsity letter winner from the most recently completed season and have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent on another scale, for classes taken during the FIRST SEMESTER of the current school year.
To be eligible to receive the Team Academic award, teams must have an average GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent on another scale, during the FIRST SEMESTER of the current school year. This will include GPAs from ALL players who competed at the varsity level.
All-Academic First Team:
Emmie Dean
Savannah Jackson
Kolbie Noël
Macy Malone
Payge Vetsch
Mya Vetsch
All-Academic Honorable Mention:
Harriet Dean
Paisley Emanuel
Addison Schwinn
All-Academic First Team (Managers):
Pearl Hall
Sydnee Jackson
Team Academic Award
Congratulations to the girls. Way to make your academics a priority, along with your athletic success!
The Kansas Volleyball Association All-Academic Team and Team Academic Awards are designed to honor high school varsity volleyball players, managers, and teams who have proven excellence in the classroom. The head coach must be a KVA member for his or her players to be eligible to receive academic awards.
To be eligible to receive the individual All-Academic award, individual players must be a varsity letter winner from the most recently completed season and have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent on another scale, for classes taken during the FIRST SEMESTER of the current school year.
To be eligible to receive the Team Academic award, teams must have an average GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent on another scale, during the FIRST SEMESTER of the current school year. This will include GPAs from ALL players who competed at the varsity level.
All-Academic First Team:
Emmie Dean
Savannah Jackson
Kolbie Noël
Macy Malone
Payge Vetsch
Mya Vetsch
All-Academic Honorable Mention:
Harriet Dean
Paisley Emanuel
Addison Schwinn
All-Academic First Team (Managers):
Pearl Hall
Sydnee Jackson
Team Academic Award
Congratulations to the girls. Way to make your academics a priority, along with your athletic success!
USD 340 Jefferson West is currently seeking applicants for several immediate openings:
Full-Time Evening Custodian
Full-Time Groundskeeper/Maintenance Assistant
Substitute Food Service
Substitute Custodian
Substitute Bus Driver
We also have the following openings for the 2026–2027 school year:
Driver’s Education Instructor (Summer 2026)
High School English Language Arts & Public Speaking
High School Art
Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher
High School Assistant Football Coach
High School Assistant Track Coach
High School Student Council Sponsor
Middle School Assistant Volleyball Coach
Middle School Head Boys Basketball Coach
High School Head Girls Basketball Coach
High School Head Boys Basketball Coach
Interested applicants can visit https://www.usd340.org/page/employment to apply.
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of students!
Full-Time Evening Custodian
Full-Time Groundskeeper/Maintenance Assistant
Substitute Food Service
Substitute Custodian
Substitute Bus Driver
We also have the following openings for the 2026–2027 school year:
Driver’s Education Instructor (Summer 2026)
High School English Language Arts & Public Speaking
High School Art
Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher
High School Assistant Football Coach
High School Assistant Track Coach
High School Student Council Sponsor
Middle School Assistant Volleyball Coach
Middle School Head Boys Basketball Coach
High School Head Girls Basketball Coach
High School Head Boys Basketball Coach
Interested applicants can visit https://www.usd340.org/page/employment to apply.
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of students!
The FFA Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event will be held in Seneca today. This is a competition where students evaluate, rank, and select livestock – beef cattle, sheep, swine, and meat goats – based on market and breeding criteria. Participants analyze animals against ideal industry standards, deliver oral reasons to justify their decisions, and develop critical thinking and communication skills.
Key Components & Usage Examples
• Evaluation & Ranking: Students analyze classes of four animals and rank them from best to worst based on structure, muscling, and performance, often using performance data
• Oral Reasons: Participants memorize and present a 1–2 minute speech to an official judge, defending their placing decisions.
• Species Evaluation: Judging includes market classes (fat/meat animals) and breeding classes (breeding stock selection).
• Knowledge Test: Contests often include written exams covering anatomy and industry knowledge.
Skills Developed
• Decision Making: Rapidly analyzing and placing animals under pressure.
• Public Speaking: Articulating reasons to officials.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding ideal animal type, conformation, and production records.
GOOD LUCK 💙💛
Key Components & Usage Examples
• Evaluation & Ranking: Students analyze classes of four animals and rank them from best to worst based on structure, muscling, and performance, often using performance data
• Oral Reasons: Participants memorize and present a 1–2 minute speech to an official judge, defending their placing decisions.
• Species Evaluation: Judging includes market classes (fat/meat animals) and breeding classes (breeding stock selection).
• Knowledge Test: Contests often include written exams covering anatomy and industry knowledge.
Skills Developed
• Decision Making: Rapidly analyzing and placing animals under pressure.
• Public Speaking: Articulating reasons to officials.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding ideal animal type, conformation, and production records.
GOOD LUCK 💙💛
USD 340 Jefferson West is currently seeking applicants for several immediate openings:
Full-Time Evening Custodian
Full-Time Groundskeeper/Maintenance Assistant
Substitute Food Service
Substitute Custodian
Substitute Bus Driver
We also have the following openings for the 2026–2027 school year:
Driver’s Education Instructor (Summer 2026)
High School English Language Arts & Public Speaking
High School Art
Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher
High School Assistant Football Coach
High School Assistant Track Coach
High School Student Council Sponsor
Middle School Assistant Volleyball Coach
Middle School Head Boys Basketball Coach
High School Head Girls Basketball Coach
Interested applicants can visit https://www.usd340.org/page/employment to apply.
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of students!
Full-Time Evening Custodian
Full-Time Groundskeeper/Maintenance Assistant
Substitute Food Service
Substitute Custodian
Substitute Bus Driver
We also have the following openings for the 2026–2027 school year:
Driver’s Education Instructor (Summer 2026)
High School English Language Arts & Public Speaking
High School Art
Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher
High School Assistant Football Coach
High School Assistant Track Coach
High School Student Council Sponsor
Middle School Assistant Volleyball Coach
Middle School Head Boys Basketball Coach
High School Head Girls Basketball Coach
Interested applicants can visit https://www.usd340.org/page/employment to apply.
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of students!
At Monday’s KSHSAA Speech Competition, junior Madison Sage qualified for both the State Championships and State Festival with her Forensics Interpretation entry.
Junior Sydnee Jackson also had an outstanding performance, qualifying for the State Festival with her prose entry.
Congratulations to both students on their success, and best of luck at State! 🎤👏
Junior Sydnee Jackson also had an outstanding performance, qualifying for the State Festival with her prose entry.
Congratulations to both students on their success, and best of luck at State! 🎤👏
Congratulations to Cooper Watkins, Colin Crowson, and Brody Thelen on being named to the All-Tournament Team at the Silver Lake Golden Eagle Gold Glove Challenge this past Saturday!
Great work representing Jefferson West with outstanding performance and effort. Keep it up, Tigers! 🐾⚾
Great work representing Jefferson West with outstanding performance and effort. Keep it up, Tigers! 🐾⚾
🚗Jefferson West High School Annual Car Show 🚗
The Jefferson West High School Student Council is excited to host our Annual Car Show next Friday! We invite students, staff, and community members to join us for this fun event—whether as a participant or spectator!
📅 Friday, April 24
⏰ 11am-12:30pm (during High School Advisory/Lunch)
🚘 Have a vehicle to showcase?
Sign up and be part of the show! A Liability Release form is required for all participants.
🏆 Awards will be given, so don’t miss your chance to show off your ride and share your passion with the school community!
📄 Be sure to check out the event poster and help spread the word by sharing on social media.
📩 Questions? Contact Mrs. Michaela Conley at the High School or email michaela.conley@usd340.org
Thanks for your support—see you at the show! 🔥
The Jefferson West High School Student Council is excited to host our Annual Car Show next Friday! We invite students, staff, and community members to join us for this fun event—whether as a participant or spectator!
📅 Friday, April 24
⏰ 11am-12:30pm (during High School Advisory/Lunch)
🚘 Have a vehicle to showcase?
Sign up and be part of the show! A Liability Release form is required for all participants.
🏆 Awards will be given, so don’t miss your chance to show off your ride and share your passion with the school community!
📄 Be sure to check out the event poster and help spread the word by sharing on social media.
📩 Questions? Contact Mrs. Michaela Conley at the High School or email michaela.conley@usd340.org
Thanks for your support—see you at the show! 🔥
TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP!
We are excited to partner with F. W. Huston Medical Center to offer sports physicals & the Jefferson County Health Department to offer immunizations for our Middle School and High School students during the school day! This is only for students who sign up by April 14th! See flyer for more details.
V Track Meet @ Perry-Lecompton
The Varsity Track team is on the road competing at Perry-Lecompton today!
Participating schools include: Perry-Lecompton, Atchison, Atchison County, Baldwin, Jefferson West, Maur Hill, McLouth, Mission Valley, Northeast Kansas Homeschool, Oskaloosa, Silver Lake, Veritas Christian, and Wellsville.
Field Events: 3pm
Running Events: 5pm
Concessions will be available. Come out and support our Tigers!
The Varsity Track team is on the road competing at Perry-Lecompton today!
Participating schools include: Perry-Lecompton, Atchison, Atchison County, Baldwin, Jefferson West, Maur Hill, McLouth, Mission Valley, Northeast Kansas Homeschool, Oskaloosa, Silver Lake, Veritas Christian, and Wellsville.
Field Events: 3pm
Running Events: 5pm
Concessions will be available. Come out and support our Tigers!
