Winter Break is almost here! As 2024 winds down, the USD 340 Board of Education would like to wish you the happiest of holidays. May they be filled with merriment and bliss, and the new year with infinite learning! Safe travels, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
Tomorrow we are collecting cans for the canned food drive for God's Storehouse. Please bring in items if you can.
The Jefferson West High School and Middle School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter recently shopped for Adopt-A Child for the holidays and wrapped gifts to be delivered to the Meriden Methodist Church. From left to right are: Suttyn Emery, Jordan Tapp, Addisyn Nanninga, Lizzy Stapp, Railynn Van Fleet, Chasity Simpson, Kamdyn Alexander, Annie Arellano, and Alyssa Staneic. Not shown Braxdon Penry.
Just a reminder from the High School SADD club...
Please stay safe out there. Buckle up and remember something as simple as a 2-second glance at your phone could cost a life.
Our Tiger basketball teams host McLouth for their first home game tonight. Tip-off is 4:30pm. Admission if $5/Adult, $5/Student.
This is also Jr. Cheerleader Night. They will perform during halftime of the Boys Varsity game.
Order of Play -
High School: JV Girls, V Girls, V Boys
Middle School: JV Boys 6pm
If you can't make it to the games, you can livestream it here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/meriden/organization/6130/jefferson-west-high-school
7th Grade Lady Tigers took 3rd in the Big East League Tournament with a 1 point win over Riley County! Way to go Lady Tigers!!!!!!!!!!
Tonight is the last night of the Big East League Basketball tournament. 7th Grade will travel to Atchison to play Riley County for 3rd Place at approximately 6pm.
8th grade will play at home in the championship against Riley County. Game is slotted for 7:30pm.
HOWEVER all games ran ahead of schedule on Monday and we were done with all three games by 7:50pm. The games will start 10 minutes after the prior game ends. If you are planning to attend I would recommend that you get here early.
The only passes that are accepted are the White Big East League passes. The concession stand will be serving up Pulled Pork Nachos and Pulled Pork Sandwiches.
Reminder that if you registered your child for JWHS Jr Cheerleader, clinic is TONIGHT! We can't wait to see you!
A special Board of Education meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, 12/11, 5:30pm, at Jefferson West High School.
Agenda: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=125
Employment Opportunity! Immediate opening for Middle School Boys Asst. Basketball Coach. Taking applications now at www.usd340.org under "Employment Opportunities" on our home page
Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, December 2, 6:30pm in the Jefferson West High School Library.
Agenda: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=117
Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81751318852?pwd=kbcnN1ylvlbvCbBcz5GwHShymzncwK.1
Meeting ID: 817 5131 8852
May you celebrate this Thanksgiving Day with love in your heart and gratitude in your being. Happy Thanksgiving wishes to everyone from Jefferson West USD 340!
What is a Barn Burner?
Get ready for the annual JW Barn Burner! 🎶✨ Join us for a night of fun, laughter, and community spirit, all while supporting our amazing JW schools!
Here's what you can look forward to:
🎹 Dueling Pianos – Get ready to dance & sing along!
🍽️ Appetizer and dessert tables featuring delicious bites from your favorite local restaurants!
📸 A talented photographer will be there to capture your memorable moments!
🎉 Live & Silent Auction – Bid on fantastic items and experiences!
...and so much more!
Don't miss out on this incredible night for a great cause! Tickets go on sale this Friday. Mark your calendars and spread the word! 🗓️❤️
May your Thanksgiving break be full of blessings, love, and an abundance of happiness!
Thanksgiving Break Schedule -- All classes resume Monday, 12/2
11/23 - 12/1 USD 340 and HCC Tech
11/27 - 12/1 Washburn Tech
Attention Grades Kindergarten through 8th grade! Jr Cheerleader Night is quickly approaching and forms are due this Friday, November 22nd! If you have any questions, contact Carrie Bahr at carrie.bahr@usd340.org.
From Alan Dick, Esports Head Coach...
Regular Esports season competition ended this week and results for post season play were announced this morning. Jefferson West Esports received 13 invitations to compete in the National post season competition!
Seven players qualified to play Super Smash Brothers. Michael Enneking, Ledger Brown, Cade Arnold, Jaxon Boswell, and Easton Haid all qualified to play at the highest level and will be competing in the Champions bracket beginning next week. Caden Schuetz and Evander Gardner have both qualified to play in the Gold Bracket.
In chess, 6th grader Atticus Thomas, finished his regular season ranked number 9 in the league and will compete in the champions bracket.
Our Mario Kart team qualified for their third straight appearance in nationals! Abby Downing, Ledger Brown, Caden Schuetz, Cade Arnold, and Easton Haid are all excited to take another shot at the title of nations best!
In more exciting news, Ledger Brown has been selected as a nominee for the K-12 Student Leader of the Year award by the Intercollegiate Esports organization VOICE. Ledger was nominated because he epitomizes what it means to be a young leader. He is talented but humble, has expectations of success but realizes that everyone participates at their own level and never holds that against someone. He encourages others to believe that they can always grow and celebrates every success as if it were his own. Let's cheer him on as the selection process continues!
We had an awesome start to our year. If you see any of these students celebrate with them as they work their way to the championships!
TIGER ROAR!!
#HeedtheRoar
