Jefferson West Middle School

Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, July 8, 6:30pm at the District Office. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=101

Run for the health and fun of it!! Run competitively or for fun in the 31st Annual Tiger 5K! Meriden is located on Highway K4 about 7 miles north of Topeka. To get to Meriden from Topeka, take Highway 24 east to K4 and go north. From Lawrence, take Highway 24 west to K4 and go north. The course, which is flat and fast, will wind through the streets of Meriden starting and finishing at the Jefferson West Middle School. An aid station will be at mile 2 and the finish. This course is certified. Morgan Sports from Gladstone, MO will be the timer for this race again this year! ENTRY FEE (includes Tiger 5K shirt): $25 entry fee Schedule: 7am - Packet pickup and late registration 7-7:45am - Walkers may begin 8am - Start of Tiger 5K Run 8:45am - Kids Fun Run 9am - Awards

Do you enjoying spending time with and helping children? Here's your chance. Contact Keystone Learning 785-876-2214 or visit www.keystonelearning.org TODAY!

From Head Coach John Riley... Middle School Girls Basketball Camp 2024 Great week or work girls. See you all in October. Get to work on the skills you learned.

We are a growing school district seeking motivated individuals. Join our family today! Visit https://www.usd340.org/page/employment for more information and to apply.

Jefferson West High School has an immediate opening for a School Counselor. Take the next step in your career and apply today! Visit https://www.usd340.org/page/employment for more information.

Come join our team!

Regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, Monday, June 10, 6:30pm at the District Office. Agenda Information: https://usd340.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=100

Have an interest in golf? Coaches Lawhorn, Deiter, and Kennedy are hosting a summer golf camp for Middle School and High School boys and girls. Please email Coach Lawhorn if you have questions. darin.lawhorn@usd340.org.

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.

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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

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

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!

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Jefferson West 8th Graders who plan to join football as incoming 9th graders will receive a Varsity Signing Day Thursday, 5/9, at 8am in the JWMS Commons. Some of our current Varsity Football Players and Coaches will be there to support our incoming 9th graders as they commit to be apart of the Black Hats Football Family. #HeedtheRoar

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As we celebrate our teachers this week, USD 340 Jefferson West wants to say thank you to all of our teachers for the amazing impact you have on our students. Your approach to teaching makes learning valuable and fosters knowledge for our students and their life-changing experiences. It’s teachers like each of you who make a difference. "Teaching is the greatest act of optimism." –Colleen Wilcox

eSports update from Coach, Alan Dick... Camden Pfeifer finished his season with a win in the consolation match to determine 3rd place. This means that the Jefferson West Esports team has earned its first spot on the podium at the national level!!! The MarioKart team won both of their matches this week and have advanced to the semifinal round, which will be played Monday afternoon. Two more matches for the gold! Leroy Staniec remains in contention for a placement in Minecraft, currently sitting in 7th place in the points standings. He will play his final round of matches on Tuesday afternoon. They are all doing so well! Keep up the support! TIGER ROAR!! #HeedtheRoar

A great opportunity for girls wrestling, grades 2-12! Visit www.bakerwildcats.com for more information!