Jefferson West High School

Enjoy your Easter Break! USD 340 will not have classes Friday, March 29 through Tuesday, April 2. However, Washburn Tech students will have classes as scheduled.

The IDA (improvised duet acting) team of Madison Sage and Natalie Meyer qualified for the State Speech and Drama Festival for a second time with their performance at Horton on March 21st. #HeedtheRoar

Upcoming HS events for the week of 3/24 3/24 “Radium Girls” matinee performance 2pm 3/25 V BSB vs. Eudora 4:30pm 3/25 JV/V SB @ Rossville 4:30pm 3/26 Cheerleading Pre-Tryout Parent Meeting 6pm 3/26 Winter Sport Awards 7pm (BKB/WR/CH/WS) 3/27 FFA @ Wamego 8am 3/27 Band & Vocal Pre-Festival Concert 7pm 3/28 V BG @ Southern Lyon County 1pm 3/28 V TR @ Baldwin 3pm 3/28 JV/V SB vs. St Marys 4:30pm 3/28 JV BSB @ Eudora 4:30pm 3/29-4/2 No School USD 340 (Washburn Tech will have classes)

Want to be a Jefferson West High School Cheerleader next school year? If so, there will be a pre-tryout meeting on Tuesday, 3/26, at 6pm at the High School. This meeting is for parents and candidates, Grades 8-12. For more information, please contact Cheerleading Sponsor, Carrie Bahr, at carrie.bahr@usd340.org.

At Saturday’s league Forensics competition at Perry-Lecompton, the cast and crew of Jefferson West’s one act play took 1st place, qualifying them for the KSHSAA State Speech and Drama Festival in May. Qualifying in other events, freshman Trent Turner and seniors Natalie Meyer and Amber Nardo also took home medals and will compete at the State Festival. Nardo took 5th in prose; the team of Nardo and Turner took 2nd in improvised duet acting; and Meyer took 3rd in impromptu speaking. Cast members of the play include Bryce Midgley, Madison Sage, Amber Nardo, Trent Turner, and Natalie Meyer. Crew members include Aubrey Phillips, Guy Phillips, and Sydnee Jackson. TIGER ROAR!!

ONE MORE CHANCE TODAY to see the HS Theatre Troup production of "Radium Girls" written by D. W. Gregory. Sunday matinee performance - Curtain is at 2pm. $6/Adult, $4/Student (K-12)

Congratulations to the following Lady Tigers who have been selected as the Weststepper dance team for the 2024-2025 school year - Sydney Sage, Aspen Wheeler, Kolbie Noel, Ellie Stowe, Kayla Dick, Lanie Webb, Kinley Harr, Lucy Henderson, Tess Murray, and MaKinley Shelman. TIGER ROAR!!

Plan on coming to the High School on Saturday, 3/23, for our Theatre Troup’s production of "Radium Girls" written by D. W. Gregory. Curtain is at 7pm. Synopsis – In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage - until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Radium Girls is a fast-moving, highly theatrical ensemble piece. Called a "powerful" and "engrossing" drama by critics, Radium Girls offers a wry, unflinching look at the peculiarly American obsessions with health, wealth, and the commercialization of science.

Support students traveling to Germany in May and treat yourself to a custom photo session with local photographer Kelly Midgley. Thank you to Kelly for donating your time and talent! Sessions may be booked at https://book.usesession.com/s/ZCgKYJHDC.

Upcoming HS events for the week of 3/17 3/17 St. Patrick’s Day 3/19 StuCo Blood Drive 8am-2pm 3/19 Spring Begins 3/19 Incoming Freshmen Pre-Enrollment Meeting @ MS 7pm 3/20 Budget 101 Presentation 6-8pm HS Library 3/21 HS Speech/Forensics @ Horton 4pm 3/21 V BSB vs. Tonganoxie 4:30pm (Senior Parent Night) 3/21 Weststepper Tryouts 6pm 3/22 JV BSB @ Tonganoxie 4:30pm 3/23 HS League Speech/Forensics @ Perry-Lecompton 8am 3/23 Spring Play 7pm 3/18-20 Weststepper Tryout Clinic 5:30-7pm 3/18-22 Theatre Troupe Technical Rehearsal

Dr. Brad Neuenswander is hosting a presentation, School Budgets 101. He invites and welcomes all staff, community members, patrons, and any students to this basic school budget workshop. Please feel free to extend this invitation with others that would be interested in learning more about school budgets and how they operate. There will be an opportunity to ask questions throughout the presentation. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 20, from 6-8pm, at JWHS Library to attend this informative event. There is no need to register, just plan to attend.

Community Resource Officer Chuck Haggard donated his time and expertise at a self-defense class that served as a fundraiser for students traveling to Germany. Participants learned numerous tactics and practiced using faux “pepper spray” on “attackers.” Thank you, Mr. Haggard! This was very informative!

Don't forget to set your clock forward one hour tonight!

The Meriden Police Department has generously volunteered to pay for the first 20 registrants for the self-defense class scheduled for Thursday, March 7. If you would like to commit to participating in this fundraiser for the exchange trip to Germany, there are still some spots available through this gift opportunity. Please email Lisa Sage at the high school to commit to the class. Previous non-committed INQUIRIES do not reserve a spot. Email confirmations are needed for anyone who has not already paid. If you previously paid for the class, your payment will be refunded, and your spot is secure.

Spring Break is just around the corner!! Check out the image to see specifics for your child's school. Classes resume on March 18th!

“Fighting Fentanyl…KNOW is the new NO” assembly was very informative. Thank you to all the community members who attended the evening presentation. If you were not able to make it but would like some information, please visit this website for great information and resources. https://www.cooperdavismemorialfoundation.org/?fbclid=IwAR29HWmIWCdCO5gNzivzZUWKPKYqIEwcVDWZt0BiGBEBp8LNqWE1ccHge1Y Thank you to Libby Davis for presenting and to Abby Martin, Sara Becker, and our SADD club for bringing these presentations to our school and community.

Congratulations to our Freshmen and Sophomore first semester Honor Roll recipients. We were excited to recognize them in front of the student body for all their dedication to their academics. #learnyourstripes.

Congratulations to our Junior and Senior first semester Honor Roll recipients. We were excited to recognize them in front of the student body for all their dedication to their academics. #learnyourstripes.

Booster Club, Wednesday 6pm @ Gambino's Pizza

Come Join us for an informational Wellness Night at the high school. Main: presentation- Fighting Fentanyl: KNOW is the new NO- Also at the Wellness night, students participating in the Germany exchange program will serve a sloppy joe meal beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 before and during presentations. The meal cost is $5, and all profits go toward students' expenses.