USD 340 Jefferson West celebrates School Nurses’ Day today, by recognizing the best of the best – Abby Martin and Kelsey Miller. Abby and Kelsey, you both do a fantastic job supporting our schools to have a safe, supportive, and healthy culture.
Thank you so much for your dedication to our students and staff!
Booster Club will hold their monthly meeting at 6pm tonight. Join us!
Jefferson West Jr. Varsity Golfers host their Invite today at Village Greens. Tee-off is 1pm. Join us!
Teaching is more than a job — it’s passion, patience, and purpose. 💼✨ Today we recognize the late nights, lesson planning, extra encouragement, and all the unseen ways teachers shape lives. Thank you for going above and beyond.
#HeedtheRoar
#UnsungHeroes #TeacherLife #TeacherDedication #ThankATeacher #BehindTheScenes
Jefferson West Tiger Baseball 🧹 Holton Wildcats last night 7-1 and 19-2!
Tigers are now 22-1 for the season! ❤️⚾️🖤⚾️ TIGER ROAR!!
Watch last night's board meeting here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtCgoLKIMX8
On to the next.
#HeedTheRoar #TigerSoftball #Family #WayOfLife
Congratulations to Ladonna Schuetz, Food Service Director!
https://www.usd340.org/o/usd-340/article/2194029?fbclid=IwY2xjawKHCq1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF2dHE4MkRYaE84UFdIb3JLAR7nYJJ0XH_6PuuKfO4WmtS49sbTaJHS4rGsupELFx8g9w7ohyQAVZ45SOqVng_aem_A91JtQ0sxGjPW_xqZGG5KA
“This is exactly where my heart is”: State title-winning softball player returns home to Jefferson West to coach
https://www.wibw.com/video/2025/05/06/this-is-exactly-where-my-heart-is-state-title-winning-softball-player-returns-home-jeff-west-coach/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKG_79leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0MEJ3SkFabTVvQ0M3d0RJAR5udCbP4x-e7ZQfdWfwIlD1tB9TD278gCR1wTtweUbqcQtonjuvZBF2bdbiZA_aem_YhNbOmF-w1CRcrftyIACCQ
Academic Awards Night tonight at 7pm at the High School. Come join us!
Let’s hear it for the teachers who made an impact! 🙌 Drop a comment and shout out a teacher who changed your life — or tag them to let them know how much they matter. 🌟
#HeedtheRoar #TeacherShoutOut #ThankATeacher #TeachingMatters #GratitudeInEducation #InspiredByATeacher
High School and Middle School Families ~ We are excited to invite all students entering grades 7–12, along with their parents, to an important meeting regarding summer athletic development and sports performance training, previously known as summer weights.
Date: Wednesday, May 7
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Jefferson West High School Gymnasium
At this meeting, we will introduce our coaching staff, discuss plans for summer training and development, and share important calendars and expectations for all attendees. This will be a valuable opportunity to ask questions and get prepared for a great summer of growth and development.
Your attendance is highly encouraged as we work together to support the development of our student-athletes both on and off the field.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Congratulations to the following students who placed 3rd in the 3A KSPA State Contest Sweepstakes! Pictured: Sydney Sage, Aspen Wheeler, Bryce Midgley, Harriet Dean, Lanie Webb, Madison Sage, Hannah Meyer. Not pictured: Kaytlin Holman and Rowan Johnson. Way to go journalism students!!
Points are awarded for individual contestants' events. The following competitors brought home the win:
1st place - Hannah Meyer - academic photography
5th place - Madison Sage - PSA video
3rd place - Harriet Dean - multimedia storytelling
2nd place - Sydney Sage - sports promo video
6th place - Aspen Wheeler - sports promo video
5th place - Bryce Midgley - news writing
4th place - Rowan Johnson - cutline writing
5th place - Kaytlin Holman - cutline writing
1st place - Sydney Sage - copy editing
3rd place - Bryce Midgley - feature writing
6th place - Madison Sage - advertising design
5th place - Lanie Webb - editorial cartoon
1st place - Sydney Sage - social media design
2nd place - Madison Sage - social media design
4th place - Sydney Sage - yearbook design
Congratulations to Sydney Sage! She was honored as one of the top 1% in the state and recognized by Governor Laura Kelly. Great job, Sydney!!
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. While celebrated more in the United States than in Mexico, it's a day to honor Mexican culture and heritage.
Jefferson West Varsity Golfers travel to the Holton Invite today. Tee-off is 1pm and will be held at the Holton Country Club, 22304 Q Road, Holton, 66436. Good luck!
Jefferson West Varsity Baseball and JV/Varsity Softball teams travel to Holton today. First pitch is 4:30pm. Join us in the sunshine!!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎 Today, we simply say thank you — for every lesson taught, every young mind inspired, and every heart uplifted. You make futures brighter every single day. 💛
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #WeLoveTeachers #GratitudeInEducation #EveryDayHeroes #KSLeaders #HeedtheRoar
Our Jr. Varsity Track & Field athletes compete today at Perry-Lecompton. Events start at 4pm. Bring home the hardware!
Upcoming HS events for the week of 5/4…
5/5-9 National Teacher Appreciation Week
5/5-6 FFA State CDE Contests @ Manhattan
5/5 Cinco de Mayo
5/5 Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm
5/5 V BG @ Holton 1pm
5/5 V BSB @ Holton 4:30pm
5/5 JV/V SB @ Holton 4:30pm
5/5 JV TR @ Perry-Lecompton 4pm
5/6 School Teacher Appreciation Day
5/6 AP Chemistry Exam
5/6 AP US Government Exam
5/6 Academic Awards Night 7pm
5/7 School Nurses’ Day
5/7 JV BG Invite II 8am (Village Greens)
5/7 Booster Club Meeting @ Gambino’s 6pm
5/8 HCCTC Last Day of Spring Semester
5/8 V TR @ Royal Valley 4pm
5/8 V BSB vs. Nemaha Central 4:30pm (Senior Parent Night)
5/8 JV/V SB vs. Nemaha Central 4:30pm (Senior Parent Night)
5/9 AP US History Exam
5/9 FFA Day at the Farm
5/9 USD 340 Late Start 10am
5/9 V TR @ JCN 3pm
5/9 JV BSB @ Nemaha Central 4:30pm
5/10 JV SB @ Holton Tourn 9am
5/11 Mother’s Day
