Jefferson West USD 340 - Home of the Tigers

Remember...Friday, September 13, is Late Start! Busses will run two hours late, and classes begin at 10am. The Washburn Tech and Highland Tech busses will run as usual. Also, there is no classes for USD 340 on Monday, September 16. Washburn Tech and Highland Tech will have classes, and these busses will run as usual.

We will never forget.

Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, September 9, 6:30pm at the District Office. The budget hearings will be held at the District Office from 6-6:30pm. At 6:30pm, Board President Dave Jensen will call the meeting to order, approve the agenda, and then approve the 2024-2025 budget. The Board will then recess and move to the High School Library to hold the remainder of the regular meeting. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=103 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83037477436?pwd=urODqyIj07pYqXpx2lUCYYxsvcGqX6.1 Meeting ID: 830 3747 7436 Passcode: 543271

After-Prom is serving a Homecoming Parade Dinner @ Tiger Stadium @ 6:30pm. Plan to come hungry! See the flyer for more information.

If you are a grandparent or a special friend, USD 340 wants you to know how special and important you are in the lives of our students. Thank you for all that you do!

The Kansas City Metro Challenger Football league wants you! It is an organized flag football league for boys and girls ages 5 and up who have special needs. They play in the fall and spring with open enrollment throughout the year. Players from all over the Kansas City Metro and other nearby areas are welcome and accommodations will be made for anyone who wants to play. There is no fee to play or equipment to buy. As long as the parents are willing to travel to the Heritage Park Football Complex, they will have a wonderful and safe place to play football. Check out their website: www.kcmetrochallenger.org to register online, see league details, game schedules, and find contact information. There is a DVD available that showcases the kids participating in the games. Check out the video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yn0pKB2nvE.

It's Military Appreciation Night tonight at our first home Jefferson West Football game. All current and former service members are welcome and will be recognized; there is no admission for them. Please join us for the National Anthem on the field at 6:45pm.

Tiger community, our Jefferson West FFA Chapter is looking for sponsorships for their Affiliate Membership Program. The program provides an FFA membership to every student enrolled in an agricultural class. Because of the membership, the chapter isn’t able to collect dues from members, and are asking local businesses if they would be interested in donating to the program and the chapter. Any leftover money would then be used to pay for National Convention, FFA Blue Jacket grants, and leadership development opportunities. Below is the flier explaining the different divisions of donations and what they include. If you have any questions or would like to donate, please contact Steve Buss at 785-484-3331 or steve.buss@usd340.org.

The Booster Club meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed to a later day.

As High School sports begin competitions this week, here's a BIG TIGER ROAR and best wishes for a great season!! #HeedtheRoar

From High School Head Football Coach, David Bowen... This picture is a reminder that sports and activities have a massive impact on so many different lives.. Represented here we have Jeff West Varsity Football, 7th-8th football, 3rd-6th Tackle football, HS Cheer and Dance teams, our school mascot and all of the parents that made it possible.. This was a great way to start the 24-25 football season!

MS & HS ESPORTS - Season begins September 23rd.

Bash 2024

Bash. 2024

My apologies for the delayed post. If you weren’t able to attend the Back-to-School Bash on Thursday, 8/8, you missed a great event! There were approximately 850-900 people in attendance. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect! I hope you all had a great evening!! ~~Melanie Hainer I would like to thank specific people/organizations. If I leave you out, please don’t take it personally. There are so many who made this event AWESOME!! Touch-a-Truck Meriden Fire and Ambulance U. S. Army Kansas State Patrol Meriden Police Department Jefferson County Sheriff Department USD 340 Transportation Kris Tuck Meriden Antique Engine and Threshers Association Service Organizations Jefferson West Booster Club Apparel Shack Love and Logic – Leslie Bruton Kansas State Patrol K9 Demonstration – Trooper Clark and Service Dog Lewis Kansas State Patrol Free Car Seat Inspection KAAP Medicaid Grant – Kona Ice Sponsor Boy Scouts – Topeka Clover Power 4-H Club – Carol Kahler U. S. Army Woolly Farms Scoop Troop Jefferson West Groups Booster Club – Grill Education Foundation TeamMates Preschool High School SADD High School Pep Club High School Cheerleaders – Temp Tattoos High School Weststeppers – Music High School Volleyball Team – Function Inflatables Helpers High School Football Coaches & Team Members Elementary School Teachers – Corn Hole Board of Education Individuals – If I left someone out, it wasn’t intentional Brad Neuenswander & Dave Jensen – They did ALL THE GRILLING Adam Petesch – Propane Rescuer Tim Roberts and Maintenance Department Melvin Lockhart and Transportation Department Leslie Abbott Eryn Allen Linda Bigham Abby Martin Kelsey Miller Aaron Neely LaDonna Schuetz & Sons Colter Scott & Scoop Troop/Woolly Farms Tiger Mascot who needs a name!

Special meeting of the Board of Education is Monday, August 19, 6:30pm at Jefferson West High School in the Commons. The meeting is regarding District facility needs and the consideration of a bond issue. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend to be more informed. Agenda Information may be found here: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=112 Livestream: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85600355085?pwd=LV9AH3aZDZUMftDP0oXkbzT26ali2R.1

Welcome back to school! We hope you had an amazing summer. We've missed you and we can't wait to see you today!

Jefferson West schools start on Wednesday, August 14th. Please remember to watch for students walking or boarding school busses. Stop signs mean to come to a complete stop!

Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, August 12, 6:30pm at the Ozawkie School Complex. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=102 The live stream link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87642740837?pwd=UKJ0awUbhHX5a8wvbhjhieE8ywg9MC.1

Your input is crucial! The newly formed Jefferson West Facilities Committee is evaluating the USD 340 facilities, including the Elementary School, Middle School, High School and Athletic Facilities. The committee is also considering improvements to the Ozawkie facility in order to transform it into an Early Childhood Center, set to open the 2025-2026 school year. Please complete the survey at https://forms.gle/sy9oVVEbK33UrMteA by August 11, 2024, to help the committee understand the community’s current needs and preferences. Thank you!