📍 What to expect:
Students will compete in speech categories (prepared or impromptu public speaking) with judges scoring delivery and content. Public Speaking (Prepared/Extemporaneous) requires delivering 6-8 minute speeches on agricultural topics to judges.
In agronomy, teams identify crops, weeds, soils, pests, etc., or answer questions about soil and plant science as part of an evaluation contest. It is a premier competitive event focused on plant science knowledge and agricultural communication skills.
Results from these contests can help teams qualify for larger competitions later in the spring.
Journalism students will compete in the regional KSPA contest throughout the day today.
This is a state-qualifying event. Wishing each of you strength, courage, and integrity to all those who work tirelessly to inform, educate, and empower society. May your dedication to the truth remain unwavering, your voices stay bold, and your commitment to ethical reporting continue to strengthen democracy.
Best of luck to our Scholars Bowl team as they compete in the Big East League competition today at Nemaha Central.
Don't stress, just do your best. You're going to ace it!
Good luck to our Girls & Boys teams — and a huge shoutout to our seniors on Senior Parent Night! 👏🤼♂️🤼♀️
📅 Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 5pm - Senior Parent Night ceremony after the conclusion of the 2nd set of matches
📍 Jefferson West High School
🎟 Admission: $5/person (K-Adult)
🔗 Livestream link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/meriden/organization/6130/jefferson-west-high-school
Let’s cheer on our wrestlers and pack the gym! Good luck, Tigers!
🏀 Lady Tigers head to the first round of the Top Gun Tournament today!
Good luck to our Lady Varsity Basketball Team at the Top Gun Tournament in Wellsville! Bring the energy, pack the stands, and cheer on Jefferson West!
📅 Monday, January 26
⏰ 6:30pm
🆚 Baldwin
🎟 Admission: $5/Adult $3/Student (K–12)
📋 Tournament Schedule
Monday, Jan. 26
5pm – Lansing vs. Spring Hill
6:30pm – Jefferson West vs. Baldwin
Tuesday, Jan. 27
5pm – Baldwin vs. Blue Valley SW
6:30pm – Lansing vs. Wellsville
Thursday, Jan. 29
5pm – Blue Valley SW vs. Jefferson West
6:30pm – Spring Hill vs. Wellsville
Saturday, Jan. 31
1pm – 5th Place
3pm – 3rd Place
5pm – 1st Place
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Council Grove Girls Wrestling Tournament — GOOD LUCK LADY TIGERS!
🕑 Match time: 3pm
🎟 Admission: $6/Adult | $4/Student (K–12)
REMEMBER...TOMORROW, MONDAY, 1/26
JANUARY 26 - Due to windchills predicted for Monday morning Jefferson West will be closed. This also applies to those students who attend Washburn Tech and Highland Tech. Stay safe and warm, Tigers!
RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY, 1/27
🧠 Good luck, Scholars Bowl! 🧠
Best of luck to our Scholars Bowl team as they compete in the Big East League competition today at Nemaha Central.
Don't stress, just do your best. You're going to ace it!
1/25 POSTPONED ~ Special BOE Community Engagement Meeting
WATCH FOR WEATHER UPDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS…
1/26 Girls WR @ Council Grove 3pm
1/26 Big East League Scholars Bowl @ Nemaha Central 3:30pm
1/26 Girls BKB @ Wellsville Top Gun Tourn 6:30pm vs. Baldwin
EVENTS CURRENTLY AS SCHEDULED…
1/27 Journalism Regional KSPA Contest
1/27 G/B WR Mixer 5pm ~ Sr. Parent Night
1/28 District FFA Speech/Agronomy @ Blue Rapids
1/29 Kansas Day
1/29 G/B WR @ St. Marys 4pm
1/29 Girls BKB @ Wellsville Top Gun Tourn 5pm vs. Blue Valley SW
1/30 Girls WR @ Baldwin 4pm
1/30 Boys BKB vs. Wellsville 4:30pm
1/31 Boys FR/C-Team BKB Tourn 8am
1/31 G/B WR @ Atchison 9am
1/31 Boys WR @ Baldwin 9am
1/31 Girls BKB @ Wellsville Top Gun Tourn TBD
Parents and Patrons, due to the forecasted weather, the community meeting scheduled for Sunday, January 25th will be postponed. A new Sunday date will be set at the February 4th Board of Education meeting.
Reminder to mark your calendars for the February 25th community meeting at 6:00 PM in the High School library.
Stay safe and warm.
🥈 Corbin Mayer – 2nd
🥉 James Davis – 4th
🥉 Giddeon Willett – 4th
Proud of your hard work and grit 💪
🔥 The Barn Burner is ON! 🔥
Hosted by the Jeff West Booster Club — rain, snow, sleet, or sunshine & moonlight… we’re burning on!
📅 Saturday, 1/24
📍 The Silo
⏰ 6pm – Midnight
Enjoy food, drinks, entertainment, and MORE!
🍬 Indulge your sweet tooth at our Candy Bar featuring local bakeries
🛍️ Live & Silent Auctions you won’t want to miss
Come out, have fun, and support Jefferson West and the Jeff West Booster Club! 🔥
~ POSTPONED DUE TO PROJECTED WEATHER TO A DATE TBD ~
Valley Falls Boys Basketball Tournament – Spectator Information
🏀 Jefferson West vs. Holton
📍 POSTPONED
🗓 POSTPONED
⏰ POSTPONED
🏀 Spectator seating sections will be clearly marked. Please sit in your designated section of the gym to help keep the tournament running smoothly.
🎟 Admission Prices
Adults: $8
K–12 Students: $6
Enjoy the tournament! GO TIGERS!
POSTPONED - DATE TBD
🏀 Game Day Watch
Jefferson West is excited to host the FR/C-Team Boys Basketball Tournament Saturday, 1/24! We are closely monitoring the weather and will post updates if needed.
⏰ 8am start — please travel safely!
🎟 $5/person (K–Adult) — NO PASSES ACCEPTED
Game Order:
Jefferson West vs. Oskaloosa
Silver Lake vs. Maur Hill
Oskaloosa vs. Silver Lake
Jefferson West vs. Maur Hill
📺 Watch Live:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/meriden/organization/6130/jefferson-west-high-school
Reminder to mark your calendars for the February 25th community meeting at 6:00 PM in the High School library.
Stay safe and warm this weekend, Tigers!
CANCELLED and RESCHEDULED for Monday, 1/26!
Council Grove Girls Wrestling Tournament — CANCELLED and RESCHEDULED for Monday, 1/26.
🕑 Match time: 3pm
🎟 Admission: $6/Adult | $4/Student (K–12)
ATTENTION ~~ Change in start time!
Weather watch is still on for the Council Grove Boys Wrestling Tournament today, Friday 1/23 — but right now, it’s still on!
Matches are starting earlier than originally scheduled. Stay tuned for further updates.
🕑 Match time: 11am
🎟 Admission: $6/Adult | $4/Student (K–12)
CANCELLED and RESCHEDULED for Monday, 1/26!
Council Grove GIRLS Wrestling Tournament — CANCELLED and RESCHEDULED for Monday, 1/26.
🕑 Match time: 3pm
🎟 Admission: $6/Adult | $4/Student (K–12)
