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
Do you enjoying spending time with and helping children? Here's your chance. Contact Keystone Learning 785-876-2214 or visit www.keystonelearning.org TODAY!
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.
Come join our team!
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.
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!
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
