Jefferson West High School

And they're Bebra, Germany bound! Safe travels!

YOU'VE GOT THIS, TIGERS!!

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.

From the desk of Mrs. Frakes… Congratulations Tigers! On this year's state assessments, we exceeded the state average in Math, Science, and ELA. Sophomores, as a class, scored higher than the state average in Mathematics and English Language Arts. Juniors, as a class, scored higher than the state average in Science. Twenty-two Juniors scored a Level 4 on the History, Science, Government, and Social Studies assessment. Great work students and teachers!! MEGA TIGER ROAR!! #HeedtheRoar

On Thursday, members of SADD went on a sidewalk adventure. They left messages for positive minds, positive vibes, and positive life choices. Stay strong Jefferson West – Only 3½ days to go!!

Upcoming HS events for the week of 5/19… 5/20-23 Finals 5/21 Retirement Reception 4-6pm @ HS Cindy Galle, Dan Hypse, Stephanie Hypse, Jimmy Lohrbach 5/22 Spring Sports Awards 7pm 5/23 Last Day for Students Dismiss – ES @ 11:45am; MS/HS @ Noon See you August 14th -- HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!

The second leg of Regional Baseball will be held on Tuesday, May 14. The first game will be Bishop-Ward vs. Perry-Lecompton, with the first pitch @ 2pm. Jefferson West vs. Sabetha will be the second game and will start 25 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. The third game will start 25 minutes after the second game is finished. If you can't make it out to the ballpark, Jefferson West games will be livestreamed here: https://youtube.com/@jwbaseball-iv1pu?feature=shared

The first leg of Regional Softball will be held on Tuesday, May 14, at Hayden. The first game will be Perry-Lecompton vs. Bishop Ward, with the first pitch @ 11:30am. The second game will start 25 minutes after the conclusion of the first game and will be Rossville vs. Wellsville. Jefferson West vs. Santa Fe Trail will be the third game and will start 25 minutes after the conclusion of the second game.

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

LAST DAY - MAY 17 The FFA Greenhouse will be closing soon!! The FINAL day of sales is this Friday, May 17th. We will be open during school hours (8-11am and 12:30-3:30pm).

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

Last week during Teacher Appreciation Week, the teachers and staff of Jefferson West High School were overwhelming appreciated! Whether you expressed gratitude – be it a gift or kindness – means we get to appreciate the person and their goodness all over again. THANK YOU! We appreciate all of you! Jefferson West Booster Club Denison State Bank USD 340 Jefferson West Leslie Bruton Ean Martin Chase Holman Family Tom Edmonds Rhonda Frakes Boone and Bounty

On Thursday, Jefferson West had an awesome showing at the League Art Competition held in Sabetha. Please congratulate these students when you see them! Results are as follows: Artistic Excellence Awards Linda Mecarelli - Watercolor Painting Armando Mendez - Wheel Thrown Vase Artistic Merit Awards Armando Mendez – Wheel Thrown Deep Brown Vase Armando Mendez - Wheel Thrown Vase Linda Mecarelli - Hand Built Teapot Chloe Kimble - Cow Photograph Aubrey Phillips - "Shadow Lovers" Sculpture Olivia Meyer - Jellyfish Ink Print Ashley Moser - Swimming Pool Sculpture Honorable Mention Awards Ella Dickey - Ocean Tile Sculpture Tristian Dominquez - Photo of Amber Sequoia Pulsipher - Rusty Car Photo Amber Nardo - Graphite Pencil Drawing Amber Nardo - Charcoal Drawing Taryn Taylor - Photo of "GIGI" Irene Mason - Self-portrait Painting Kinley Stone - Hand Built Ceramics Teacher Nominated Awards Ella Dickey - Beach Colored Pencil Drawing Ashley Moser - Goose Sculpture Ashley Moser - Ceramic "Rainforest" Tile Tamberlynn Pulsipher - "Sharon" Sculpture Kyle Hermann - Monster House #HeedtheRoar

Last Wednesday, Jefferson West High School recognized our District nurses Abby Martin and Kelsey Miller. These ladies work tirelessly every singe day and go above and beyond for the students and staff of Jefferson West. If you see them out and about, please let them know they are appreciated beyond measure. MEGA TIGER ROAR!!!!

From eSport Head Coach Alan Dick... We had 1 high school student and 9 middle school students qualify for nationals in 13 separate events. Camden Pfeifer finished his season with a 3rd place finish in Chess giving Jefferson West Esports their first national podium placement. Our MarioKart team (Ledger Brown, Abigail Downing, Cade Arnold, Caden Schuetz, and Easton Haid) finished their season with a 4th place finish. Leroy Staniec finished his tournament series ranked 7th in overall points standings. We also had multiple students that were able to advance to the quarter final rounds. Overall it was a great season. The students held their own and represented Jefferson West well. We would all like to thank you for your support and encouragement throughout this first year. #HeedtheRoar

On Wednesday, a group of art students left Mrs. Roenne speechless. This is an amazing work of art. Stop my the High School when you have a chance to view it in person. TIGER ROAR!!

A bittersweet tradition...High 5's for four years of Spanish. Congratulations Graduates!

Jefferson West Varsity Football Parent/Player meeting on Monday, May 13, 7pm at the High School. Summer 2024 info and camp forms will be handed out.. Current 8th grade players and parents becoming a part of Jefferson West High School Football next season are also invited to attend.

From Football Head Coach David Bowen... Incoming 9th graders signed their commitment letters on Thursday morning.. They dedicate themselves to be the best overall individual and teammate for the next 4 years.. Welcome to the Black Hat Family!

Upcoming HS events for the week of 5/12-18… 5/12 Mother’s Day 5/12 Graduation Ceremony 2pm – Livestream – http://www.facebook.com/bsmithenterprises 5/13 AP Calc AB/BC Exam 8am 5/13 Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm 5/14 BG Regionals @ Nemaha Central 8:30am 5/14 BSB Regionals @ Ozawkie 2pm (Jefferson West plays 25 minutes after the conclusion of the 1st game) 5/14 SB Regionals @ Hayden 3pm 5/15 SB Regionals @ Hayden TBA 5/16 TR Regionals @ St. Marys 2pm