Winter has arrived! The first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the winter solstice, which occurs Saturday, December 21, at 3:20am CST.
Please remember the Teddy Bear Toss at tonight's High School basketball games! EVERYONE is welcome to participate. Register your bear at the SADD table, toss it at halftime of the boys' varsity game and you could win a $25 gift card of your choice. Make Jefferson West proud and help children in need!
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!
Have you bought your tickets yet?!
Barn Burner tickets are NOW ON SALE for just $55 each! 🎟️ Join us at The Silo in Meriden on January 25th for an unforgettable night filled with dueling pianos, delicious bites from your favorite local restaurants, and exciting Live & Silent Auctions!
This year's 7th Annual Barn Burner, hosted by the JW Booster Club, benefits our amazing JW schools! Come out for a fantastic night of fun, friends, and supporting a great cause.
Don’t miss out—get your tickets now!
👉 https://square.link/u/BGV3D7rO
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
USD 340 Board of Education came together with community members last night to discuss one of their board goals - Parent and Community Engagement.
Members from the Chamber of Commerce, M.A.C.E., and Building Site Council were in attendance while they brainstormed ideas to engage with parents and the community more.
On behalf of the Board of Education, we would like to thank you all for your time!
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!
It's going to be a busy couple of months, Tigers!
Jefferson West Elementary School, In anticipation of Winter Read Night, are reaching out for their annual donation of frosting and sprinkles. (Please ensure that the sprinkles and frosting containers are sealed). Donations may be dropped off at the Elementary School front office or sent with your student. We thank you, in advance, for all of your help in making this years Winter Read Night a success!
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
From Mrs. Conley, Jefferson West Blood Drive Coordinator…
Thank you for everything you did today – from donating blood to allowing students to miss class throughout the day to help out and donate themselves. We collected 46 units of blood as a community, and I was encouraged each time I stopped by the gym to see such a variety of people donating. These combined efforts make our community stronger!
Calling all Jefferson West grades, sports teams, school groups, and community members! Create a parade float to compete for cash prizes and bragging rights! Line-up is at the Middle School parking lot to participate. Parade route will follow the High School Homecoming parade route.
Let’s make this the largest Christmas Parade Meriden has ever seen! The “Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting” will be held on Sunday, December 1st at 4pm. Come enjoy hot chocolate, photos with Santa and giveaways.
If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Jessica Schenkel at 785-817-8877. This event is sponsored by the Meriden Association for Community Events.
