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
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
