Jefferson West USD 340 - Home of the Tigers

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

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

Happy Mother's Day from USD 340 Jefferson West!

Today's the day you've worked hard for. Congratulations to the Jefferson West High School Class of 2024!! TIGER ROAR!!!! #HeedtheRoar

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USD 340 Jefferson West celebrates School Nurses’ Day today, by recognizing the best of the best – Abby Martin and Kelsey Miller. Abby and Kelsey, you both do a fantastic job supporting our schools to have a safe, supportive, and healthy culture. Thank you so much for your dedication to our students and staff!

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

eSports update from Coach, Alan Dick... Camden Pfeifer finished his season with a win in the consolation match to determine 3rd place. This means that the Jefferson West Esports team has earned its first spot on the podium at the national level!!! The MarioKart team won both of their matches this week and have advanced to the semifinal round, which will be played Monday afternoon. Two more matches for the gold! Leroy Staniec remains in contention for a placement in Minecraft, currently sitting in 7th place in the points standings. He will play his final round of matches on Tuesday afternoon. They are all doing so well! Keep up the support! TIGER ROAR!! #HeedtheRoar

Congratulations to sophomore Jason Payne! Friday, 4/26, Jason set a new Jefferson West High School record in the Triple Jump, while also winning the competition. Jason's jump of 42'4.75" eclipsed the old record of 42'3.75" set in 1998 by Dan Shirley. MEGA TIGER ROAR!!

A great opportunity for girls wrestling, grades 2-12! Visit www.bakerwildcats.com for more information!

Today is the day Jefferson West USD 340 staff and students celebrate our Lunch Heroes! Thank you to each of you for all you do for our schools! When we say school nutrition professionals are heroes, we mean it! You make a difference for every student and staff member who comes through our cafeterias. You are a positive influence in our lives with your warm smiles and delicious eats. We appreciate our Lunch Heroes!! Thank you! Today is YOUR day!! TIGER ROAR!! Kim Barger- Elementary School Anna Bevitt- Elementary School John Bevitt- Elementary School Sandy McAlexander- Middle School Lilly Wells- Middle School Beverly Johnston- Middle School Angie Grimmett- High School Dana Gettel- High School Sarah Weishaar- High School Miranda Grose- High School LaDonna Schuetz, Food Service Director

Remember...Friday, May 3, is Late Start! Busses will run one hour later, classes begin at 9am. The Washburn Tech bus will run as usual.

Jefferson West USD 340 proudly celebrates our outstanding Principals and Assistant Principal each and every day, but especially on May 1st of each year. Mr. Wes Sturgeon – ES Principal Mrs. Brenna Dooley – MS Principal Mrs. Rhonda Frakes – HS Principal Mr. Matt Stapp – HS Assistant Principal Strong leadership is the foundation of a school’s success and without each of you that would not be possible. You have shaped the conditions for our students and your constant belief in the staff inspires us all to learn and succeed. We appreciate your tireless efforts to improve our schools and the lives of our students. Your involvement in district-wide events and activities has made not only our campuses, but our community a better place. Thank you for your exceptional leadership and guidance.

Booster Club Meeting - Wednesday, 5/1, 6pm @ Gambino's Pizza

The FFA Greenhouse is OPEN!! We are open during school hours (8-11am and 12:30-3:30pm). We 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.

From eSports Coach, Alan Dick… We have 6 players at the Middle School and 1 player at the High School who have advanced to the next round of tournament play for their respective games. Camden Pfeifer has advanced to the Semifinals in Chess. He is competing in the Gold bracket with other advanced competitors. Our remaining MarioKart Team (Ledger Brown, Abigail Downing, Caden Schuetz, Easton Haid, and Cade Arnold) will play Round 2 of their tournament tomorrow. Leroy Staniec (Freshman) had a stellar performance in his last match and advances to the Semifinals ranked #4 in the nation! Thank you to everyone who has taken a moment to congratulate and cheer them on in the community and at school. If you see them this week, please wish them good luck! Your support really does have a positive impact on them. Results will be posted as they are received. #HeedtheRoar

Ashley Harr with Establish is offering a limited time membership special for all Jefferson West staff. Deadline to sign up is Tuesday, April 30th! See flier for details.

Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌼 #HeedtheRoar

It's time to think about your sports physical for next school year. Jefferson West has partnered with Cotton O'Neil Orthopedics & Sports Medicine to do just that and beat the rush! This event is open to all Middle and High School student athletes and will be valid for the 2024-2025 sports season. Each physical will cost $20 paid via cash, check, or card. The student athletes do not have to be an active patient of Stormont Vail or Cotton O'Neil. This is a walk-in clinic; no appointment needed. PLEASE NOTE - NO immunizations will be given.

LAST DAY - MAY 17 The FFA Greenhouse will be closing soon!! The FINAL day of sales is this Friday, May 17th. We will be open during school hours (8-11am and 12:30-3:30pm).