Jefferson West High School

Pre-Enrollment for classes for the 2024-2025 school year starts tomorrow, Tuesday, February 6th, at the High School. This applies to current Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. Mrs. Scherschligt has emailed the students with instructions on how to complete the process. If you have questions, please ask your child, or you may contact the High School.

Upcoming HS events for the week of 2/5… 2/5 G/B FR/JV/V @ Hiawatha; Tip-off @ 4:30pm 2/6 G/B FR/JV/V @ Holton; Tip-off @ 4:30pm 2/7 School Counselor’s Day 2/7 FCCLA District Elections @ Rossville 2/7 G/B FR/JV/V @ Royal Valley; Tip-off @ 4:30pm 2/7 Booster Club Meeting @ Gambino’s 6pm 2/8 HS Honor Band @ Baker 2/9 Boys League Wrestling @ Holton 4pm 2/9 G/B FR/JV/V vs. Sabetha; Tip-off @ 4:30pm (Winter Festival) 2/9 Winter Festival Dance 9pm 2/10 Girls Regional Wrestling @ Sabetha 9am 2/10 Jefferson West Variety Show @ HS 7pm #HeedtheRoar

Winter Festival Crowning will take place on Friday, February 9th, during halftime of the Boys Varsity game. Candidates are - Girls: Rees Brown, Ella Dickey, Olivia Scott, Kinley Stones Boys: Donovan Eck, Gage Galle, Derek Hicks, Hunter Moser #HeedtheRoar

It's going to be a crazy busy week for High School Basketball!! 2/5 G/B FR/JV/V @ Hiawatha; Tip-off @ 4:30pm 2/6 G/B FR/JV/V @ Holton; Tip-off @ 4:30pm 2/7 G/B FR/JV/V @ Royal Valley; Tip-off @ 4:30pm 2/9 G/B FR/JV/V vs. Sabetha; Tip-off @ 4:30pm (Winter Festival)

Remember...Friday, February 2, is Late Start! Busses will run one hour later, classes begin at 9am. The Washburn Tech bus will run as usual.

Jeff West Families, Staff, and Students, I’m pleased to share that the USD 340 Board of Education on Monday evening voted 7-0 to hire Brad Neuenswander as the new superintendent for our district. He has been a welcome addition since November and has enjoyed getting to know all of you. While serving as interim superintendent, he’s already started thinking long-term and establishing an exciting vision for the future. His hire is a grand slam for continued positive momentum for the district. First up his focus will be on long-term planning, finding an education solution for the district’s at-risk preschoolers, and working through facilities challenges. Dr. Neuenswander is a problem solver who previously worked as a superintendent in district about our size, 2A Ellis USD 388, (1998 –2001) and 3A Cheney USD 268 (2001 –2007). Dr. Neuenswander and his wife have long-established roots in our community, having lived in Ozawkie for 17 years. Tiger pride runs deep in their family; both their children graduated from Jefferson West schools. Dr. Neuenswander will leave his role as founding director of the Center for Evaluation and Educational Leadership (CEEL) at the University of Kansas. In that capacity, he focused on leading school districts through a comprehensive needs assessment process and strategic planning. His resume couldn’t be any more suited to leading our district. He has been a classroom teacher, building principal, superintendent of schools, director of school finance for Kansas, and Deputy Commissioner of Education at the Kansas State Department of Education. He also served as the interim Commissioner of Education at the state department of education. Other experiences include two tours of the state of Kansas learning about Kansans’ desires for educational outcomes, which led to a state strategic plan for student success. He led the development of a new school district accreditation process for the state and has also served at the national level on various projects, including as the chair for the Council of Chief State School Officers Deputy Commissioners. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Neuenswander. Heed the roar! Dave Jensen USD 340 Board President

George Worley Invitational 1-27-24 JW girls team: 2nd place Josalene Schnacker-1st Kayla Dick- 2nd MaKinley Shelman- 2nd Cheyenne Davis-3rd McKenzie Heller- 4th Guys Team: Ian Campbell- 2nd Allen Hawkins-3rd

On Tuesday, January 30th, come out to the Jefferson West vs. Perry-Lecompton basketball games! Jefferson West’s student government wants to spread awareness of Breast Cancer. Every year, about one in eight women in the United States will develop this invasive disease - show your support for the cause. Come and PINK-OUT! You don't want to miss it! Please note game locations... HS Gym - JV Girls; V Girls; V Boys MS Gym - JV Boys; FR/C-Team Boys If you can't make it, you can watch it here https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/jefferson-west-high-school-meriden-ks

Upcoming HS events for the week of 1/28… 1/29 Scholars’ Bowl @ Royal Valley 4pm 1/30 G/B BKB vs. Perry-Lecompton 4:30pm 1/30 Jefferson West Education Foundation fundraising dinner @ HS 5:30-7:30pm 2/1 Regional Scholars’ Bowl @ St. Marys 3:30pm 2/2 Late Start USD 340 2/2 G/B BKB @ Riverside 4pm 2/2 G/B Wrestling @ Onaga 3pm 2/3 JV G/B BKB Invite 9am 2/3 G/B Wrestling @ Silver Lake 8am 2/3 Regional Piano Festival #HeedtheRoar

Lady Tigers Basketball wins over the Lansing Lions 48-42 at Wellsville mid-season tournament

Lady Tigers won over Wellsville last night in the Midseason tournament 50-44. They now play for 5th on Saturday at 1:15 vs Lansing. Go Tigers!

We want you to join our Tiger Family! If you enjoy working in a school environment, whether it be with students or in an office setting, we’d like to hear from you! We offer a vibrant workplace, as well as strong community support. All vacancies are located on the District website, https://usd340ks.sites.thrillshare.com/page/employment To apply, follow the link below to create an account and complete the online application process. Please submit any required documents with your application. Online applications accepted until positions filled. https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsfinjeffersonwestks/rappljoblst484.w USD #340 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. USD #340 does not discriminate against any applicant, employee, or student on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sex, age, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or handicap.

JANUARY 27 - The final leg of the Annual Wellsville High School Top Gun Girls Basketball Tournament is Saturday vs. Lansing. Tip-off is at 1:15pm. TIGER ROAR!!

Congratulations to Sydney Thompson who signed with Friends University to play golf. Way to go Sydney!!

JANUARY 25 - The next leg of the Annual Wellsville High School Top Gun Girls Basketball Tournament is today vs. Wellsville. Tip-off is at 5pm. TIGER ROAR!!

JANUARY 23 - The Annual Wellsville High School Top Gun Girls Basketball Tournament today is proceeding as scheduled. Leave time from Jefferson West High School is 2:45pm, with tip-off at 5:15pm. TIGER ROAR!!

We are still looking for more business sponsorship’s! This is a great fundraiser that goes directly back to our schools. If you would like to learn more, please reach out. Even if you aren’t able to attend but would like to donate, we would be grateful. Jeff West Booster Club spends lots of time and volunteer hours to show our appreciation for USD 340 Jeff West School District We truly have the best members, parents and staff!! Forever grateful for all those that take the time! 🤍🖤❤️ #blessedwiththebest #staycommunitystrong #jeffwestisthebest

Join the Jefferson West Education Foundation at the High School on Tuesday, January 30, at 5:30pm for a fundraising dinner provided by Mulligans. Food will be served until 7:30pm or the food runs out!

JANUARY 23 - Today’s scheduled high school wrestling mixer at Jefferson West High School has been postponed. At this time, a rescheduled date has not been determined.

JANUARY 23 - Due to hazardous road conditions, Jefferson West USD 340 will be closed. Please stay safe and warm.