Jefferson West Middle School

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From Head Coach John Riley... Middle School Girls Basketball Camp 2024 Great week or work girls. See you all in October. Get to work on the skills you learned.

We are a growing school district seeking motivated individuals. Join our family today! Visit https://www.usd340.org/page/employment for more information and to apply.

Jefferson West High School has an immediate opening for a School Counselor. Take the next step in your career and apply today! Visit https://www.usd340.org/page/employment for more information.

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Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, June 10, 6:30pm at the District Office. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=100

Have an interest in golf? Coaches Lawhorn, Deiter, and Kennedy are hosting a summer golf camp for Middle School and High School boys and girls. Please email Coach Lawhorn if you have questions. darin.lawhorn@usd340.org.

Summer break is almost here! Remember to get your sports physicals and immunizations scheduled. The immunization requirements for the 2024-2025 school year are listed below. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your child's school.

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USD 340 Board of Education will recognize and honor retiring staff on Tuesday, 5/21, 4-6pm at Jefferson West High School This will be an Open House event. Make plans to attend as we celebrate the following: Dan Hypse, Middle School PE Teacher & High School Baseball Coach Stephanie Hypse, 1st Grade Teacher Cindy Galle, Transportation Director Jimmy Lohrbach, High School Custodian

Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, May 13, 6:30pm at the District Office. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=99

From Football Head Coach David Bowen... Incoming 9th graders signed their commitment letters on Thursday morning.. They dedicate themselves to be the best overall individual and teammate for the next 4 years.. Welcome to the Black Hat Family!

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Please note the following important dates.

Jefferson West 8th Graders who plan to join football as incoming 9th graders will receive a Varsity Signing Day Thursday, 5/9, at 8am in the JWMS Commons. Some of our current Varsity Football Players and Coaches will be there to support our incoming 9th graders as they commit to be apart of the Black Hats Football Family. #HeedtheRoar

As we celebrate our teachers this week, USD 340 Jefferson West wants to say thank you to all of our teachers for the amazing impact you have on our students. Your approach to teaching makes learning valuable and fosters knowledge for our students and their life-changing experiences. It’s teachers like each of you who make a difference. "Teaching is the greatest act of optimism." –Colleen Wilcox

eSports update from Coach, Alan Dick... Camden Pfeifer finished his season with a win in the consolation match to determine 3rd place. This means that the Jefferson West Esports team has earned its first spot on the podium at the national level!!! The MarioKart team won both of their matches this week and have advanced to the semifinal round, which will be played Monday afternoon. Two more matches for the gold! Leroy Staniec remains in contention for a placement in Minecraft, currently sitting in 7th place in the points standings. He will play his final round of matches on Tuesday afternoon. They are all doing so well! Keep up the support! TIGER ROAR!! #HeedtheRoar

A great opportunity for girls wrestling, grades 2-12! Visit www.bakerwildcats.com for more information!

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Today is the day Jefferson West USD 340 staff and students celebrate our Lunch Heroes! Thank you to each of you for all you do for our schools! When we say school nutrition professionals are heroes, we mean it! You make a difference for every student and staff member who comes through our cafeterias. You are a positive influence in our lives with your warm smiles and delicious eats. We appreciate our Lunch Heroes!! Thank you! Today is YOUR day!! TIGER ROAR!! Kim Barger- Elementary School Anna Bevitt- Elementary School John Bevitt- Elementary School Sandy McAlexander- Middle School Lilly Wells- Middle School Beverly Johnston- Middle School Angie Grimmett- High School Dana Gettel- High School Sarah Weishaar- High School Miranda Grose- High School LaDonna Schuetz, Food Service Director