Upcoming HS events for the week of 12/1…
12/2 Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm @ HS
12/2 JV/V Boys Basketball Jamboree @ Silver Lake 4:30pm
12/2 JV/V Girls Basketball Jamboree @ Seaman 4:30pm
12/4 Winter Sports Pictures (BKB/WR)
12/4 Booster Club Meeting @ Gambino’s 6pm
12/5 G/B WR @ Perry-Lecompton 5pm
12/5 Quill & Scroll Induction Ceremony 7pm
12/6 Winter Formal Set Up
12/6 G/B FR/JV/V BKB @ Valley Falls 4:30pm
12/7 Debate @ Lawrence HS
12/7 Winter Formal 8-11pm
12/8 Winter Formal Cleanup 2pm
May you celebrate this Thanksgiving Day with love in your heart and gratitude in your being. Happy Thanksgiving wishes to everyone from Jefferson West USD 340!
Debate action takes place today in Topeka High School. Good Luck!
Last night, 12 Jefferson West High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society. National Honor Society (NHS) is a student organization that recognizes high school students for their academic achievement, leadership, character, and service. The NHS recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in these areas. It's more than just an honor roll.
Congratulations to Karson Kahler, Kyle Herrman, Nicholas Herrman, Daniel Magathan, Megan Malone, Ashley Moser, Kolbie Noel, Addison Schwinn, Joslynn Sutton, Taryn Taylor, Osiris Unruh, and Payge Vetsch on their induction! TIGER ROAR!!
#HeedtheRoar
What is a Barn Burner?
Get ready for the annual JW Barn Burner! 🎶✨ Join us for a night of fun, laughter, and community spirit, all while supporting our amazing JW schools!
Here's what you can look forward to:
🎹 Dueling Pianos – Get ready to dance & sing along!
🍽️ Appetizer and dessert tables featuring delicious bites from your favorite local restaurants!
📸 A talented photographer will be there to capture your memorable moments!
🎉 Live & Silent Auction – Bid on fantastic items and experiences!
...and so much more!
Don't miss out on this incredible night for a great cause! Tickets go on sale this Friday. Mark your calendars and spread the word! 🗓️❤️
Calling all JW High School Students!!!!
This Saturday, it’s our turn to cheer on the Cheer Squad as they hit the mat at State! These are the same ladies who are always on the sidelines, rallying us to victory and giving their all to pump up the crowd. Now, it’s time to flip the script and show them how it’s done. Let’s pack the Pep Bus and bring the roar they deserve!
And here’s the best part: admission is FREE if you ride the Pep Bus! That’s right—just bring your loudest voice, your best school spirit, and maybe a snack or two for the road.
Seats are limited, so sign up with Ms. Martin ASAP(Link is below)! Don’t miss the chance to support our squad as they flip, fly, and slay the State stage. Let’s make some noise, Tigers! 🐾 Heed the Roar! 🐾
https://forms.gle/RXgRyGSbSMypaNXb6
May your Thanksgiving break be full of blessings, love, and an abundance of happiness!
Thanksgiving Break Schedule -- All classes resume Monday, 12/2
11/23 - 12/1 USD 340 and HCC Tech
11/27 - 12/1 Washburn Tech
Biology students performed an experiment to determine the amount of energy different foods make by measuring the amount of heat each food produced.
Students in College English performed a “literary tug of war” in Mrs. Sage’s class. After reading an essay, they formed teams to locate text evidence and create source citations to support their arguments. Both MLA citations and source validity were assessed in this activity that required analysis, collaboration, technology, research, and the ability to respectfully disagree with opposing views. Seniors Kennedy Meredith and Tait Seymour held the “rope” as it pulled both ways over the line. Other students represented their teams as debaters.
Congratulations to our very own Aubrey Phillips for being selected as the WIBW Scholar Athlete of the Week!
Aubrey participates in Cross Country and Track & Field for the Jefferson West Tigers. She recently competed at State Cross Country, placing 22nd overall in the girls division. At school, she participates in Forensics, 3 choir groups, and various art shows for the art department. After graduation, she plans to attend Baker University or Washburn University focusing on Criminal Justice or Forensic Science & Criminology. Congratulations Aubrey and HUGE TIGER ROAR!!!
#HeedtheRoar
https://www.wibw.com/2024/11/21/scholar-athlete-week-aubrey-phillips/
AP Chemistry students participated in a flame test lab this week. Note the 2 different colors of flames. The color of the flame is used to identify the type of metal being used.
Come support our Jefferson West High School Cheerleaders on Saturday, November 23rd at the Stormont Vail Event Center in Topeka! These ladies have put in countless hours to prepare to compete for the 3A State Gameday Competition. They are competing in the largest class, so would love your energy and encouragement! Come cheer loud for your cheerleaders and show them the support they deserve! Admission is $16/Adult, $11/Student (K-12), Pre-K and younger are free. LET'S GO TIGERS!
We compete at 10am. Join us!!
The Introduction the Health Care course had students certify in CPR and first aid. These students were excited to practice these skills all week with District School Nurse Abby. These students are learning life skills as they consider a future in health care. Way to go TIGERS.
Mr. Spangler joined three of our Culinary Essentials classes to teach them about cookie cad and how to design their own cookie cutter to be created by the schools 3D printers. He was very inspiring! He also shared some of them made by District School Nurse Kelsey Miller. They will observe the cookie cutters being created on the 3D printer from the designs made in class. After Thanksgiving break, sugar cookies using them before baking and icing. The building smells so good!!
Yesterday, the FFA horse judging team competed at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. B-team as a whole placed 3rd, and overall everyone did very well. We ended the day by eating at Johnny's Tavern in Lawrence. Way to go!!
On Tuesday, Mrs. Abbott's 3rd hour Culinary students made some Big Daddy Biscuits and Ree Drummond Gravy. Look at those smiles!!
UPDATE: Congratulation!! Our team placed 3rd at the meet today!!
Good luck today to our JV Scholars Bowl team as they travel to Cair Paravel. Competition begins @ 4pm. TIGER ROAR!
Good luck today to our JV Scholars Bowl team as they travel to Washburn Rural. Competition begins @ 3:30pm. TIGER ROAR!
Mrs. Becker's Spanish 3 students learned about "El Desfile del Yipao" from Colombia. It's a Jeep, "yip" parade and competition held in Colombia. Students made their own "yip" with a unique "yipao" (cargo that it carries). You can currently see el desfile (parade) on display in the High School Library.
After learning about Day of the Dead and taking a field trip to see ofrendas. Spanish 4 students created their own ofrenda to honor special people in their lives.
Mrs. Becker's Spanish 2 students wrapped up their Latin American Food unit by having a Latin Food Celebration in class and learned how to cook "Elote" (Mexican Street Corn) and tried Chicken Mole with rice.
