Jefferson West USD 340 - Home of the Tigers

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.

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.

Jefferson West High School Student Council will host a Dodgeball tournament next Thursday, April 18th, at 6pm in the High School Gym. Teams may consist of 6-8 people. The cost is $30 per team. Pizza and water will be provided. Please contact Mrs. Conley, michaela.conley@usd340.org, for more information

Happy Friday everyone! We are getting closer to April 20th, and we are so excited to see you there. 1. We have a lot of interest, and in planning for food quantities, it will really help to pre-register at the link provided so we will have enough Crawfish, Shrimp, and Fixings for everyone. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSf9n1iRiMa.../viewform... 2. We are hoping for great weather - so you may bring lawn chairs to have the option to eat outside.

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.

Remember...Friday, April 12, is Late Start! Busses will run one hour later, classes begin at 9am. The Washburn Tech bus will run as usual.

Tuesday, April 9th, is the perfect day to highlight the critical role library workers play in keeping our libraries running. THANK YOU to our incredible library staff for their dedication and commitment to the staff and students of Jefferson West!! Let’s celebrate and recognize the amazing STARS who work in our libraries: ES – Jill Morrow, Miranda Grose MS – Christie Allen, Clarisa Turner HS – Callie Bickford

Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, April 8, 6:30pm at the District Office. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=94

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.

Special Olympics Kansas- April 20th at Jeff West Track.. Hosted by AYCC.. Volunteers interested in helping please use the link to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A8A82DAAFECE9-48190597-special?fbclid=IwAR2GYFlCeKCWjhiTW-rsR8ug6cJei8Oc3fpUSLpQ4T8wTMU_x3CuWIrpsos_aem_AZSp_bKuSqeUqQ9lTSz4FYmtykFu5out8STUTnuP6BXLAF-NkmkH-AWWNGHjto5zPmOU_xpLVnMQaNXY3_RGX-nd#/

The Lady Tigers softball team and Woolly Farms members enjoying each others company and a game of kickball Tuesday. TIGER ROAR!!

Booster Club Meeting - Wednesday, 4/3, 6pm @ Gambino's Pizza