Jefferson West USD 340 - Home of the Tigers

Jeff West Faithful!!! Come out to line downtown with fans at 4:50 Tonight, as the Lady TIGERS head to Royal Valley HS to take on Hayden for a chance at the State Tournament Game time 6:30 pm

THEY DID IT!!! The Jefferson West High School Girls Basketball team is headed to play in the SUB-STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!! They play Hayden in Royal Valley (Hoyt) tomorrow night, Saturday, March 2nd. Tip-off is 6:30pm. AND ONCE AGAIN…to help keep the winning momentum going, Jefferson West Students, we want to PACK THE HOUSE! To help accomplish this, a group of community members is providing FREE admission to the game for Jefferson West students, K-12. TIGER ROAR!!! #HeedtheRoar

We will be starting an easy and quick fundraiser for the Middle School sponsored by the Booster Club with the support of some generous families for their donation! Please see the flyer for more information- students will get their order forms tomorrow to start asking family and friends to buy a ticket. All money raised will go directly to the Middle School!

We need participants, and participants need this class!! Anyone can benefit from this, and Chuck Haggard will give no-nonsense real-world information using readily-available tools. He will explain a misconception that many people, especially women, believe to be truth. The class will take place on March 7th. The registration fee of $20 per person goes directly to the High School students traveling to Bebra, Germany. We would love to see this class filled! For more information or to register, please contact Lisa Sage via email, lisa.sage@usd340.org, or you may call the High School at 785-484-3331.

The Jefferson West High School Girls Basketball team is headed to the 2nd leg of Sub-State playoffs! They play the Hiawatha Red Hawks in Royal Valley (Hoyt) this Friday, March 1st. Tip-off is 6pm. To help keep the winning momentum going, Jefferson West Students, we want to PACK THE HOUSE! To help accomplish this, a group of community members is providing FREE admission to the game for Jefferson West students, K-12. TIGER ROAR!!! #HeedtheRoar

Remember...Friday, March 1, is Late Start! Busses will run one hour later, classes begin at 9am. The Washburn Tech bus will run as usual.

Special Olympics Kansas Track Meet - April 20th at Jefferson West Track. Hosted by Jefferson West AYCC. 50-60 volunteers are needed to help. If interested, please use the link below to sign up. https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F48A8A82DAAFECE9-48190597-special

Tuesday, March 5th, is Family Wellness Night. The location has been changed to the High School. The High School group, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), has been working with our District Nurse, Abby Martin, and the Wellness Committee to bring a special presentation to our community. Students, parents, staff, and all community members are welcome to attend. See the flyer below for more information.

The Meriden/Ozawkie Chamber of Commerce will once again have their annual Pancake Feed on Saturday, March 2, 7-11am at Jefferson West Elementary School. This is one of the Chamber's most important fundraisers for Jefferson West Graduate scholarships. Support our local students by attending the Pancake Feed and catching up with our community members!

Nine Jefferson West High School Juniors are part of a group traveling to Germany in May, through the exchange program with our sister school in Bebra, Germany. Besides selling Cashmere Popcorn and Dutch Mill Bulbs (more info later), the group is also serving a meal at Wellness Night, March 5th. On March 7th, they are sponsoring the opportunity of a Self Defense class with Mr. Chuck Haggard. Mr. Haggard will not be demonstrating or teaching about ALL his skills, but this will be a knowledge-filled session for those ready and willing to learn some self-protection guidelines. The registration fee of $20 per person goes directly to the students traveling to Bebra, Germany. We would love to see this class filled! For more information or to register, please contact Lisa Sage via email, lisa.sage@usd340.org, or you may call the High School at 785-484-3331.

The Jefferson West FFA Chapter is now responsible for the Blessing Box in downtown Meriden. Non-perishable items only please. For more information, please call Mr. Buss at the High School, 785-484-3331.

CONGRATULATIONS TO JWEF GRANT RECIPIENTS!! The Jefferson West Education Foundation recognized this year's grant recipients during halftime of the Varsity Boys basketball game on Tuesday, February 13th. Mrs. Noel (Tier Math) - received a grant to go towards Math Intervention Resources. Mrs. Hypse and Mrs. Wuellner (1st Grade) - received a grant to use towards 1st Grade Resources. Mrs. Lloyd and Mrs. Bevitt (Library & Art) - received a grant for the Spring Art Show and Book Fair. #HeedtheRoar

2/16 - NO CLASSES - USD 340 & WIT 2/19 - NO CLASSES - USD 340 Grades K-6 Parent/Teacher Conferences 12Noon-7:30pm Grades 7-12 Student Led IPS Conferences 12Noon-7:30pm

NO CLASSES - Friday, 2/16 - USD 340 & WIT

Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, February 12th, 6:30pm at the District Office. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=91

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Variety Show scheduled for Saturday, 2/10, has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

Booster Club, Wednesday 5pm @ Gambino's Pizza

This week is School Counselor Week, and USD 340 Jefferson West has the best! Phil Korb - Elementary School, Maret Schrader - Middle School, Lindsey Scherschligt - High School, Julie Shaw - High School...All you do for our students (and your colleagues) does not go unnoticed! It is a pleasure to work with you and wish you an awesome second half of the school year! HUGE TIGER ROAR!!!

Remember...Friday, February 2, is Late Start! Busses will run one hour later, classes begin at 9am. The Washburn Tech bus will run as usual.

Parents - Get it on your radar! Kindergarten Round-Up - April 15th.