It's time to enroll for Driver's Education! For a student to qualify for Driver's Education in USD 340, he/she must be at least 14 years of age by May 24, 2024. Applications will be taken through APRIL 26th. The fee for the class is $155.00 and MUST accompany the application. The fee includes the cost of a driving permit. Limited space is available. Applications will be accepted in the order they are received.
Classroom instruction begins on May 28th and ends on June 7th, 8-11am at the High School. A student may not miss more than ONE scheduled class period.
For additional information, please contact Dan Hypse, dan.hypse@usd340.org.
Want to be a Jefferson West High School Cheerleader next school year? The tryout clinic begins Monday, April 8, at the High School, 6-7:30pm. For more information, please contact Cheerleading Sponsor, Carrie Bahr, at carrie.bahr@usd340.org.
Jefferson West AG Ed Greenhouse is preparing for their annual plant sale. We are taking pots to fill for you any time now. We refill them and hold them until the end of the month so you are ready to place them out, ready to display but letting us do the work to make them beautiful. Mr. Buss is in the Ag building daily from 8-11 and 12:30-3:30 for you to drop them off.
The FFA Greenhouse will be opening soon!! The first day of sales to the public will be Saturday, April 20, from 1-4pm. We will be open during school hours (8-11am and 12:30-3:30pm) after that point. If there are plants still here, we will have another Saturday sale on April 27 from 9am-12Noon. We will have both annual flowers and vegetable plants for sale.
Please come and support our ag program and students that have had such a large impact in producing these plants for you.
A few reminders;
Tomorrow Thursday March 28th we will be doing a hat day fundraiser for AJ Waters. Students may wear a hat if they donate a dollar to help support the Waters family.
Heidi Petesch has offered to provide ice cream sandwiches to the grade level that raises the most money.
Ms. Savanna is making decals to raise money for the family as well, please see the attached order form to place your order.
https://forms.gle/VAcFTpxXQR1pywCt8
Also tomorrow is the last day to order yearbooks please go to inter-state.com/order use code 83721Z
Want to be a Jefferson West High School Cheerleader next school year? If so, there will be a pre-tryout meeting on Tuesday, 3/26, at 6pm at the High School. This meeting is for parents and candidates, Grades 8-12. For more information, please contact Cheerleading Sponsor, Carrie Bahr, at carrie.bahr@usd340.org.
ATTENTION 8th Grade Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to see you tonight at 7 pm for Incoming Freshman Parent Night!
Due to Tech week and Dance Tryouts, we will be moving the meeting to the Middle School Gym.
What: Incoming Freshman Parent Night
Location: Jeff West Middle School Gym
When: Tuesday March 19th
Time: 7-8 pm
Bring: Your child and a device to login to Xello (any device will do--Xello is web based). If you also like to take notes, bring a writing utensil
If you have questions ahead of time, please feel free to contact me. See you then! Mrs. S.
Dr. Brad Neuenswander is hosting a presentation, School Budgets 101. He invites and welcomes all staff, community members, patrons, and any students to this basic school budget workshop. Please feel free to extend this invitation with others that would be interested in learning more about school budgets and how they operate. There will be an opportunity to ask questions throughout the presentation.
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 20, from 6-8pm, at JWHS Library to attend this informative event. There is no need to register, just plan to attend.
Have a great Spring Break!
Here is a short newsletter, I will send out a full one for the week of March 18th next week!
https://www.smore.com/n/g79zd
Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, March 4th, 6:30pm at the District Office.
Agenda Information:
https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=93
THEY DID IT!!! The Jefferson West High School Girls Basketball team is headed to play in the SUB-STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!! They play Hayden in Royal Valley (Hoyt) tomorrow night, Saturday, March 2nd. Tip-off is 6:30pm.
AND ONCE AGAIN…to help keep the winning momentum going, Jefferson West Students, we want to PACK THE HOUSE! To help accomplish this, a group of community members is providing FREE admission to the game for Jefferson West students, K-12. TIGER ROAR!!!
#HeedtheRoar
The Jefferson West High School Girls Basketball team is headed to the 2nd leg of Sub-State playoffs! They play the Hiawatha Red Hawks in Royal Valley (Hoyt) this Friday, March 1st. Tip-off is 6pm.
To help keep the winning momentum going, Jefferson West Students, we want to PACK THE HOUSE! To help accomplish this, a group of community members is providing FREE admission to the game for Jefferson West students, K-12. TIGER ROAR!!!
#HeedtheRoar
Remember...Friday, March 1, is Late Start! Busses will run one hour later, classes begin at 9am. The Washburn Tech bus will run as usual.
Tuesday, March 5th, is Family Wellness Night. The location has been changed to the High School.
The High School group, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), has been working with our District Nurse, Abby Martin, and the Wellness Committee to bring a special presentation to our community. Students, parents, staff, and all community members are welcome to attend.
See the flyer below for more information.
