Jefferson West Elementary School

Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, July 8, 6:30pm at the District Office. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=101

Run for the health and fun of it!! Run competitively or for fun in the 31st Annual Tiger 5K! Meriden is located on Highway K4 about 7 miles north of Topeka. To get to Meriden from Topeka, take Highway 24 east to K4 and go north. From Lawrence, take Highway 24 west to K4 and go north. The course, which is flat and fast, will wind through the streets of Meriden starting and finishing at the Jefferson West Middle School. An aid station will be at mile 2 and the finish. This course is certified. Morgan Sports from Gladstone, MO will be the timer for this race again this year! ENTRY FEE (includes Tiger 5K shirt): $25 entry fee Schedule: 7am - Packet pickup and late registration 7-7:45am - Walkers may begin 8am - Start of Tiger 5K Run 8:45am - Kids Fun Run 9am - Awards

Do you enjoying spending time with and helping children? Here's your chance. Contact Keystone Learning 785-876-2214 or visit www.keystonelearning.org TODAY!

We are a growing school district seeking motivated individuals. Join our family today! Visit https://www.usd340.org/page/employment for more information and to apply.

Jefferson West High School has an immediate opening for a School Counselor. Take the next step in your career and apply today! Visit https://www.usd340.org/page/employment for more information.

Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, June 10, 6:30pm at the District Office. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=100

Looking to start at Jeff West but you're out of district? Click the link below to learn about our non-resident enrollment: https://www.usd340.org/o/usd-340/page/nonresidentenrollment

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER, TIGER CUBS!!

Well done, Tiger Cubs!! 3rd and 4th grade exceeded the states average in Math and ELA this year!! Way to go!! Thank you to all our teachers and staff, Tiger parents and cubs for all your hard work that has led to this moment. #HEEDTHEROAR

Summer break is almost here! Remember to get your sports physicals and immunizations scheduled. The immunization requirements for the 2024-2025 school year are listed below. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your child's school.

MENU CHANGE for Tuesday 5/14/24

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

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

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

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

Happy Lunchroom Hero Day to our own personal lunchroom heroes! Kim Barger, Anna Bevitt, and John Bevitt Running a lunchroom for over 300 students is a chore, and you three do it seamlessly! We thank you for your efforts you put forth each and every day!! 🦸🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

The deadline for School Kits is fast approaching! Let them do your school supply shopping for next year for you. www.shopttkits.com Order Code: 79058

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.