Congratulations to Izzy Higgins and Katelin Lohmann on being named to the Kansas Golf Coaches All-State golf team. They both made it as Honorable mention!! This is a huge accomplishment that recognizes the best players in Kansas!! TIGER ROAR!!!
https://kshsaacovered.com/news/2024/11/5/womens-golf-kansas-golf-coaches-association-announce-all-state-teams.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawGd06xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeC76h1rc6mCD9CLYCikiOZ3geXSmtlVqJkGn8ZFXvutzdPP55jJjfVYIw_aem_jxTz_SoAIjRC8fXCr0lVKg
Tiger Volleyball fans… If you are missing volleyball already, you are in luck! Senior Lauren Crotinger was chosen to play in the Highland All-Star game on November 16 @ 6:30 pm. We hope to see you there cheering on Lauren and other area all-stars! TIGER ROAR!!
Prep Dig Kansas Scout announces Prep All-Star Team. Congratulations to Addison Schwinn, Harriet Dean, and Emmie Dean for being named to the All-Deck Team! TIGER ROAR!!
HEY JW....IT's GO TIME!
Time again to gear up and get ready for the 6th Annual JW Turkey Bowl on Thanksgiving Eve (Wednesday, 11/27 @ 6:30pm - PLEASE SHARE)
The Turkey Bowl benefits and all proceeds go to the JW Education Foundation. JWEF raises money for grants to provide to the teachers and students. Some of the ways we raise money during the Turkey Bowl:
- Corporate Sponsorships and Individual Donations - If you are interested we will be putting our Venmo Account on here and if you're a corporate sponsor please reach out to me!
- We will have Turkey Bowl Shirts for sale
- We will have Hot Chocolate/Coffee/Pizza at the Concession Stand
NOTE:
This will be under the lights which always makes it fun!
However just some ground rules:
- You Have to be OUT of High School
- Teams will be random
- Depending on number of Teams - It will be a Round Robin Tournament Style of play.
- Rules will be posted
Get your apparel here: https://mammoth-prints-online-shop.myshopify.com/collections/2024-turkey-bowl-fundraiser?fbclid=IwY2xjawGdyGFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHeIYCbsOCW6SMnyA0I6igfYvl3VncTbXDpKxAXTC2gjij0B_n8yTCfuPGw_aem_wxcswLxZNE07nd_ZIerwkw
Jefferson West High School will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, November 12th, 8am-2pm. To participate in the blood drive, simply book an appointment at savealifenow.org/group, and enter Group Code: TPJA or sign up for a time with Mrs. Conley at the High School. You must be 16 years of age or older to donate. If you are only 16, a parent’s permission slip must be signed prior to giving blood; the form is in the High School office. For additional details, please contact Michaela Conley at 785-484-3331 or via email @ michaela.conley@usd340.org.
Upcoming HS events for the week of 11/10…
11/11-17 KSHSAA Buffer Week
11/11-15 Theatre Troupe Tech Rehearsal
11/11 Veterans Day
11/11 USD 340 No Classes – Professional Development
11/11 FFA Leadership School @ Hoyt
11/11 Boys BKB Parent Meeting 7pm
11/11 Special Board of Education Meeting 5:30pm
11/12 StuCo Blood Drive 8am-2pm
11/12 Fall Sports Awards 7pm (CC/FB/GG/VB)
11/14 Special Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm
11/15 Late Start 10am
11/16 Debate @ Seaman
11/16 Fall Play 7pm
11/17 Fall Play Matinee 2pm
A special Board of Education meeting has been scheduled for Monday, 11/11, 5:30pm, at the District Offices.
Agenda information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=118
Monday, November 11th, Jefferson West students will not have classes. This is a professional development day for staff. However, Washburn Tech and Highland Tech students will have classes, and their transportation will run as usual.
Debate action takes place today in Emporia. Good Luck!
Students in Mrs. Sage's College Prep English class collaborated to "escape" from a series of rooms based on Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death," which features 7 rooms that represent different stages of life. The project was created by peer tutor Sydney Sage and involved solving various puzzles and challenges so groups could progress through the rooms.
From the desk of Dr. Brad Neuenswander, Ed.D., Superintendent USD 340
I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our community. Your engagement and dedication to our school district are truly commendable. Any school district that goes through a bond process will always experience the anxiety that comes with this large of a change process. That is normal.
Although the USD 340 bond did not pass, it has sparked valuable discussions about the facility needs of our schools. These conversations amongst community members are crucial as they highlight the collective concern and commitment we all share for the well-being and success of our Jefferson West students. The needs identified during this process still remain, and we must continue to address them together. Fortunately, the bond process has equipped the district with valuable insights and a prioritized facilities list to help guide future decisions. The School Board is in the process of identifying and setting goals for the district and this bond process will be extremely important for their discussions.
Throughout this bond effort, I have seen how deeply our community cares about our district, our children, and the facilities that support their education. It is this shared passion and involvement that will drive us forward. Let’s continue these important conversations, as they are vital for our ongoing efforts to improve and enhance our district's educational environment.
Thank you for your dedication to our students and schools. With your continued support, we can achieve great things for the Jefferson West School District.
GO TIGERS!!!
Booster Club meeting tonight at Gambino's. Meeting Starts at 6pm. Join us!
We are hosting our Scholars’ Bowl Invitational today at the High School. HELP IS NEEDED in the way of timekeepers and scorekeepers, from 3:45-6:45pm. If you are interested in helping, please contact Mrs. Williams, mary.williams@usd340.org.
It's Election Day! Your polling place is open from 7am-7pm on Election Day. You should expect to wait in line if you vote during busy times such as 7-8am and 5-7pm.
For more voting information in our area visit https://www.jfcountyks.com/644/Election-Information.
Scholars' Bowl competition today at Silver Lake. Go Tigers!!
Winter Sports Parent Meeting tonight @ 7pm @ HS. The parent meeting for Boys Basketball will be held on Monday, November 11, @ 7pm @ HS.
Xolo, the Xolointzcuintli or Mexican hairless dog, dog of Naomi Fawl, visited Spanish 1 classes as they learned about the cultural elements of Day of the Dead through the movie Coco. The Xoloitzcuitli is believed to accompany the dead to the Land of the Dead and is represented by the dog character, Dante, in the movie Coco.
The High School Aerobics class has started their days of planksgiving! They will continue to add time each day all through November. TIGER ROAR!
Class Ring orders are due Friday, November 8th, during Advisory.
On November 7th, Student Council will host a Buff Puff volleyball tournament in the High school gymnasium at 7pm. Teams may consist of 6-8 boys. The cost to enter the tournament is $30 dollars per team. Money and team names are due by November 6th at the end of the school day. Please see Mrs. Conley if you have any questions.
