Jefferson West Middle School

My apologies for the delayed post. If you weren’t able to attend the Back-to-School Bash on Thursday, 8/8, you missed a great event! There were approximately 850-900 people in attendance. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect! I hope you all had a great evening!! ~~Melanie Hainer I would like to thank specific people/organizations. If I leave you out, please don’t take it personally. There are so many who made this event AWESOME!! Touch-a-Truck Meriden Fire and Ambulance U. S. Army Kansas State Patrol Meriden Police Department Jefferson County Sheriff Department USD 340 Transportation Kris Tuck Meriden Antique Engine and Threshers Association Service Organizations Jefferson West Booster Club Apparel Shack Love and Logic – Leslie Bruton Kansas State Patrol K9 Demonstration – Trooper Clark and Service Dog Lewis Kansas State Patrol Free Car Seat Inspection KAAP Medicaid Grant – Kona Ice Sponsor Boy Scouts – Topeka Clover Power 4-H Club – Carol Kahler U. S. Army Woolly Farms Scoop Troop Jefferson West Groups Booster Club – Grill Education Foundation TeamMates Preschool High School SADD High School Pep Club High School Cheerleaders – Temp Tattoos High School Weststeppers – Music High School Volleyball Team – Function Inflatables Helpers High School Football Coaches & Team Members Elementary School Teachers – Corn Hole Board of Education Individuals – If I left someone out, it wasn’t intentional Brad Neuenswander & Dave Jensen – They did ALL THE GRILLING Adam Petesch – Propane Rescuer Tim Roberts and Maintenance Department Melvin Lockhart and Transportation Department Leslie Abbott Eryn Allen Linda Bigham Abby Martin Kelsey Miller Aaron Neely LaDonna Schuetz & Sons Colter Scott & Scoop Troop/Woolly Farms Tiger Mascot who needs a name!

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Back to School Night will start at 6:30pm on Wednesday August 21st and not 6pm like previously stated. This is to ensure all students and parents are able to get here on time from practice and work. Thanks!

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Special meeting of the Board of Education is Monday, August 19, 6:30pm at Jefferson West High School in the Commons. The meeting is regarding District facility needs and the consideration of a bond issue. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend to be more informed. Agenda Information may be found here: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=112 Livestream: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85600355085?pwd=LV9AH3aZDZUMftDP0oXkbzT26ali2R.1

Welcome back to school! We hope you had an amazing summer. We've missed you and we can't wait to see you today!

Check out the first newsletter for the 24-25 school year! As a reminder these will be sent out every Friday and they will include important information that you will want to read. https://secure.smore.com/n/4jynz

7th and 8th Grade Parents please plan to attend.

Jefferson West schools start on Wednesday, August 14th. Please remember to watch for students walking or boarding school busses. Stop signs mean to come to a complete stop!

Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, August 12, 6:30pm at the Ozawkie School Complex. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=102 The live stream link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87642740837?pwd=UKJ0awUbhHX5a8wvbhjhieE8ywg9MC.1

Your input is crucial! The newly formed Jefferson West Facilities Committee is evaluating the USD 340 facilities, including the Elementary School, Middle School, High School and Athletic Facilities. The committee is also considering improvements to the Ozawkie facility in order to transform it into an Early Childhood Center, set to open the 2025-2026 school year. Please complete the survey at https://forms.gle/sy9oVVEbK33UrMteA by August 11, 2024, to help the committee understand the community’s current needs and preferences. Thank you!

Special Board of Education meeting, Monday, August 5, 6:30pm at the District Office. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=111

The school calendar for 2024-2025 is in the mail! You should receive yours in the next few days. As a reminder, open enrollment is happening now. In-person enrollment is Thursday, 8/1, 7:30am-7:30pm in all school buildings.

USD 340 still has employment opportunities. Visit https://www.usd340.org/page/employment to apply today!!

Beat the crowd!! Online enrollment is now open for returning Jefferson West students. Log in to Skyward Family Access to complete the process. In-person enrollment will be held on 8/1, 7:30am-7:30pm at all buildings.

Whole Health is offering $20 sports and back to school physicals for students July 23: 9-1 and Aug. 8: 12-4. Be sure to take the NEW physical form with you. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2002/USD_340/3357064/KSHSAA_Physical_2024-2025.pdf

Be sure to have the NEW physical form! If you don't have a hard copy, stop by the High School to pick one up or you can print it here chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2002/USD_340/3357064/KSHSAA_Physical_2024-2025.pdf Don't wait until the day before practices start!!

Join the fun at the Jefferson West Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 8th, at Tiger Stadium. New attraction added - water inflatables! See the flyer for more information. BIG TIGER ROAR to kick off the 2024-2025 school year!! This is a community event and is free of charge. Food items will have limited servings.

Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, July 8, 6:30pm at the District Office. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=101

Run for the health and fun of it!! Run competitively or for fun in the 31st Annual Tiger 5K! Meriden is located on Highway K4 about 7 miles north of Topeka. To get to Meriden from Topeka, take Highway 24 east to K4 and go north. From Lawrence, take Highway 24 west to K4 and go north. The course, which is flat and fast, will wind through the streets of Meriden starting and finishing at the Jefferson West Middle School. An aid station will be at mile 2 and the finish. This course is certified. Morgan Sports from Gladstone, MO will be the timer for this race again this year! ENTRY FEE (includes Tiger 5K shirt): $25 entry fee Schedule: 7am - Packet pickup and late registration 7-7:45am - Walkers may begin 8am - Start of Tiger 5K Run 8:45am - Kids Fun Run 9am - Awards