Join us Wednesday, 6/3/26 in the JWHS library at 6:30 PM for the regular board meeting:
Agenda: https://usd340.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=155
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82370063429?pwd=SzXpFuhOrQb6ltlTd3mrf2G1zVu6Zz.1
Passcode: 530685

π¨ State Track & Field Championships Qualifiers - GOOD LUCKπββοΈπββοΈ
π General Admission:
β’ Walk Up: $10 per person (Cash/Credit/Debit) β’ Pre-K children admitted free
π« Digital Tickets β’ Additional digital ticket processing fees may apply
Friday: https://goshockers.evenue.net/event/STT26/STT01
Saturday: https://goshockers.evenue.net/event/STT26/STT02
π Wichita State University β Cessna Stadium, 1845 E 21st St N, Wichita, KS 67260
πͺ Gate Information:
β’ Friday Gates Open: 6:45 AM
β’ Saturday Gates Open: 7:00 AM
πΏ Program Price: $4
π Concessions Available
β οΈ Important Fan Information:
β’ Metal detectors at all entry points
β’ Bags of reasonable size permitted
β’ One sealed 16 oz. water bottle per person allowed
β’ Insulated cups must be empty upon entry
β’ No outside food/drink, coolers, wagons, weapons, or noisemakers permitted
β’ Lawn chairs permitted ONLY on the West Side throwing field



π¨ SWOOSH - We have Tigers headed to the State Track & Field Championships 5/29-30 at Wichita State University - Cessna Stadium! See attached flyer for Order of Events.πββοΈπββοΈ
State Qualifiers:
π
Boys Triple Jump β Jason Payne
π
Boys Discus β Osiris Unruh
π
Boys Shot Put β Osiris Unruh
π
Girls 400M Run β Brynlee Koontz
π
Girls 800M Run β Brynlee Koontz
π
Boys Long Jump β Jason Payne
π
Boys 4x100M Relay β Ezvin Griffin, Jason Payne, Alex Jacobson, Crayton Holman
π
Boys 4x400M Relay β Ezvin Griffin, Parker Jensen, Alex Jacobson, Jason Payne
π General Admission:
β’ Walk Up: $10 per person (Cash/Credit/Debit) β’ Pre-K children admitted free
π« Digital Tickets β’ Additional digital ticket processing fees may apply
Friday: https://goshockers.evenue.net/event/STT26/STT01
Saturday: https://goshockers.evenue.net/event/STT26/STT02
π Wichita State University β Cessna Stadium, 1845 E 21st St N, Wichita, KS 67260
πͺ Gate Information:
β’ Friday Gates Open: 6:45 AM
β’ Saturday Gates Open: 7:00 AM
πΏ Program Price: $4
π Concessions Available
β οΈ Important Fan Information:
β’ Metal detectors at all entry points
β’ Bags of reasonable size permitted
β’ One sealed 16 oz. water bottle per person allowed
β’ Insulated cups must be empty upon entry
β’ No outside food/drink, coolers, wagons, weapons, or noisemakers permitted
β’ Lawn chairs permitted ONLY on the West Side throwing field



UPDATED INFO @ OF 2:30pm - Game will now be played at 4:30pm at Free State High School, 4700 Overland Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049
π₯ Lady Tigers Playing for 3rd Place at State! The game is still ON β but please continue to watch for weather updates and additional information.
Join us as the Jefferson West Lady Tigers compete for 3rd Place at the Class 3A State Softball Tournament today against Haven High School!
β° First Pitch: 4:30pm
π Free State High School, 4700 Overland Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049
ποΈ Admission: $10 per person (Pre-K children admitted free)
π» Electronic Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6621784?schoolId=KSHSAA (convenience fee applies)
πͺ Gates Open: 10am
πΏ Concessions available β CASHLESS ONLY
ποΈ State T-Shirts and programs available for purchase at the event.
π« Banned Items Include:
Outside food, beverages, coolers, airhorns, artificial noisemakers, cowbells, bikes, umbrellas, strollers, weapons, and animals (except service animals).
π Security Notice:
All bags and parcels may be subject to search upon entry.
βοΈ Severe Weather Procedures:
In the event of severe weather, fans should return to their vehicles until the all-clear is given.
π Please see attached flyers for the bracket, driving directions, and facility map.
Letβs cheer loud and proud for our Lady Tigers! π₯TIGER ROAR!




πββοΈπββοΈState Track & Field Send-Off πββοΈπββοΈ
Join us as we send off our 7 Jefferson West State Track & Field qualifiers tomorrow at 11:50am from Tiger Stadium! Come show your support as these outstanding athletes head to represent Jefferson West at the largest high school track meet in the nation!
Letβs line the way, make some noise, and give our Tigers an unforgettable send-off before they compete on the state stage! π€π€β€οΈ Letβs Go Tigers! TIGER ROAR!

π₯Jefferson West Lady Tigers Softball Team is headed to the State Playoffs in Lawrence!π₯
π Class 3A State Semifinals
π
Wednesday, 5/27
πͺ Gates Open: 10am
β° First Pitch: 11am
βοΈ Jefferson West vs. Southeast of Saline High School (Gypsum)
π Arrocha Ballpark, 6100 Rock Chalk Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049
ποΈ Admission: $10 per person
π» Electronic Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6621785?schoolId=KSHSAA
(Convenience fee applies)
π₯ Livestream (Video & Commentary): https://www.youtube.com/live/JvXm251odxE
πΏ Concessions available β CASHLESS ONLY
ποΈ State souvenirs, T-shirts, and programs will be available for purchase at the event.
π« Banned Items Include but Not Limited To: Outside food, beverages, coolers, airhorns, artificial noisemakers, cowbells, animals (except service animals), bikes, strollers, umbrellas, weapons, and other prohibited items.
π Security Notice:
All bags and parcels may be searched prior to entry.
βοΈ Severe Weather Procedures:
In the event of severe weather, fans should return to their vehicles until the all-clear is given.
π Please see attached flyers for the tournament bracket, driving directions, and facility map.
Letβs fill the stands and cheer on our Lady Tigers as they compete for a state title! π₯π€π€β€οΈ TIGER ROAR!







Join us Monday, 5/25 at 10:45am at the High School to wish the Lady Tigers Softball team good luck as we send them off to Baldwin City for the first round of State!
Letβs pack the parking lot and show our Tiger Pride! π₯

Jefferson West vs. Girard
π Monday, 5/25
π First Pitch: 11am
π Blue Valley West High School, 16200 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66085
π Tickets & Seating Information:
β’ Ticket Price: $10 per day per person - THIS IS A CASHLESS LOCATION
β’ Gate Purchases: Credit/Debit only
β’ Electronic Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6592486?schoolId=KSHSAA
π« Prohibited Items:
β’ No outside food or beverages
β’ No glass containers
β’ All bags and parcels are subject to search
β’ Pets are not permitted
π Canβt make it to the game?
MCS Radio Group, KAIR 93.7 FM, will broadcast the State Baseball Quarterfinals game live.
Good luck Tigers! π€π€β€οΈβΎ





π₯ Tiger Softball is headed to Baldwin City for their State Quarterfinal matchup Monday, 5/25!
π First Pitch: 2pm
π Baker University, 618 Eighth St., Baldwin City, KS 66006
π₯ Matchup: #5 Jefferson West vs. #4 Frontenac High School
π Tickets & Seating Information:
β’ Ticket Price: $10 per day per person
β’ Electronic Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6592493?schoolId=KSHSAA ($1.50 fee applies)
π« Prohibited Items:
β’ No outside food or beverages
β’ No glass containers
β’ All bags and parcels are subject to search
β’ Pets are not permitted
Good luck Lady Tigers!π€π€β€οΈπ₯



π₯ Tiger Softball is headed to Baldwin City for their State Quarterfinal matchup Monday, 5/25!
π First Pitch: 2pm
π Baker University, 618 Eighth St., Baldwin City, KS 66006
π₯ Matchup: #5 Jefferson West vs. #4 Frontenac High School
π Tickets & Seating Information:
β’ Ticket Price: $10 per day per person
β’ Electronic Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6592493?schoolId=KSHSAA ($1.50 fee applies)
π« Prohibited Items:
β’ No outside food or beverages
β’ No glass containers
β’ All bags and parcels are subject to search
β’ Pets are not permitted
Good luck Lady Tigers!π€π€β€οΈπ₯



π¨ SWOOSH - We have Tigers headed to the State Track & Field Championships on 5/29-30 at Wichita State University - Cessna Stadium! See attached flyer for Order of Events.πββοΈπββοΈ
State Qualifiers:
π
Boys Triple Jump β Jason Payne
π
Boys Discus β Osiris Unruh
π
Boys Shot Put β Osiris Unruh
π
Girls 400M Run β Brynlee Koontz
π
Girls 800M Run β Brynlee Koontz
π
Boys Long Jump β Jason Payne
π
Boys 4x100M Relay β Ezvin Griffin, Jason Payne, Alex Jacobson, Crayton Holman
π
Boys 4x400M Relay β Ezvin Griffin, Parker Jensen, Alex Jacobson, Jason Payne
π General Admission:
β’ Walk Up: $10 per person (Cash/Credit/Debit) β’ Pre-K children admitted free
π« Digital Tickets β’ Additional digital ticket processing fees may apply
Friday: https://goshockers.evenue.net/event/STT26/STT01
Saturday: https://goshockers.evenue.net/event/STT26/STT02
π Wichita State University β Cessna Stadium, 1845 E 21st St N, Wichita, KS 67260
πͺ Gate Information:
β’ Friday Gates Open: 6:45 AM
β’ Saturday Gates Open: 7:00 AM
πΏ Program Price: $4
π Concessions Available
β οΈ Important Fan Information:
β’ Metal detectors at all entry points
β’ Bags of reasonable size permitted
β’ One sealed 16 oz. water bottle per person allowed
β’ Insulated cups must be empty upon entry
β’ No outside food/drink, coolers, wagons, weapons, or noisemakers permitted
β’ Lawn chairs permitted ONLY on the West Side throwing field




Join us Monday, 5/25 at 10:45am at the High School to wish the Lady Tigers Softball team good luck as we send them off to Baldwin City for the first round of State!
Letβs pack the parking lot and show our Tiger Pride! π₯

π₯ Tiger Softball is headed to Baldwin City for their State Quarterfinal matchup Monday, 5/25!
π First Pitch: 2pm
π Baker University, 618 Eighth St., Baldwin City, KS 66006
π₯ Matchup: #5 Jefferson West vs. #4 Frontenac High School
π Tickets & Seating Information:
β’ Ticket Price: $10 per day per person
β’ Electronic Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6592493?schoolId=KSHSAA ($1.50 fee applies)
π« Prohibited Items:
β’ No outside food or beverages
β’ No glass containers
β’ All bags and parcels are subject to search
β’ Pets are not permitted
Good luck Lady Tigers!π€π€β€οΈπ₯



Jefferson West vs. Girard
π Monday, 5/25
π First Pitch: 11am
π Blue Valley West High School, 16200 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66085
π Tickets & Seating Information:
β’ Ticket Price: $10 per day per person - THIS IS A CASHLESS LOCATION
β’ Gate Purchases: Credit/Debit only
β’ Electronic Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6592486?schoolId=KSHSAA
π« Prohibited Items:
β’ No outside food or beverages
β’ No glass containers
β’ All bags and parcels are subject to search
β’ Pets are not permitted
π Canβt make it to the game?
MCS Radio Group, KAIR 93.7 FM, will broadcast the State Baseball Quarterfinals game live.
Good luck Tigers! π€π€β€οΈβΎ





βΎ Baseball
π₯ Softball
β³ Golf
πββοΈπββοΈ Track & Field
All have qualified for their respective State Championships!
Different sports.
Same determination.
Same commitment.
Same Tiger mentality.
Through every practice, every competition, every challenge, and every victory, our student-athletes have represented Jefferson West with pride, heart, and relentless effort.
Good luck to all of our state qualifiers as they continue an unforgettable season! π₯
π·Olivia Mayer

π£ Jefferson West USD 340 Is Hiring! π£
UPDATED OPPORTUNITIES - Jefferson West USD 340 is currently seeking outstanding individuals to join our team!
πΌ Interested in becoming part of Tiger Nation?
Please see the attached flyer for current employment opportunities and available positions. Whether youβre passionate about education, student support, food service, coaching, or other school services, we encourage you to explore the opportunities available.
Come make a difference in the lives of students and be part of something special! Join the Jefferson West familyβTIGER ROAR! β¨

π£ Jefferson West USD 340 Is Hiring! π£
UPDATED OPPORTUNITIES - Jefferson West USD 340 is currently seeking outstanding individuals to join our team!
πΌ Interested in becoming part of Tiger Nation?
Please see the attached flyer for current employment opportunities and available positions. Whether youβre passionate about education, student support, food service, coaching, or other school services, we encourage you to explore the opportunities available.
Come make a difference in the lives of students and be part of something special! Join the Jefferson West familyβTIGER ROAR! β¨

π Jefferson West High School Graduation Ceremony π
π
Sunday, May 17, 2026
π 2pm
π Jefferson West High School Gymnasium
π₯ Livestream: https://www.facebook.com/BSmithEnterprises/
Class of 2026, as you step into this exciting new chapter of your lives, remember that every new beginning holds the promise of limitless potential. Embrace each moment, pursue your dreams, and create the future youβve always imagined. Your hard work, determination, and perseverance have brought you to this incredible milestone, and we couldnβt be more proud of all you have accomplished.
β¨Congratulations, Class of 2026! Good luck on your new journey. May success always be with you. The best is yet to come. TIGER ROAR!π€π€β€οΈ

β’ Purpose: To pay special tribute to the men and women who serve in the United States' Armed Forces.
β’ Origin: Announced by Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson on Aug. 31, 1949, and officially proclaimed as a national holiday by President John F. Kennedy in 1961.
β’ Difference from Other Holidays: While Memorial Day honors those who died in service and Veterans Day honors all retired veterans, Armed Forces Day specifically highlights active-duty personnel.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE FROM JEFFERSON WEST USD 340!

β³Community Assistance Still Needed!β³
Jefferson West High School is hosting Sub-State Boys Golf on May 18 at Village Greens Golf Course, and we need your help!
We are required to provide βmarkers.β
Not sure what that means? Markers are volunteers who walk with a group of golfers and help keep score throughout the round.
π’ Start Time: 7:45am
β³ End Time: When the tournament concludes
If you are available and willing to help, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0848A8AE2EA3FA7-63981988-boys
Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and helping make this event a success!β³


