Jefferson West Elementary School

🚨LOST & FOUND🚨 Has one of your children lost one of their most (possible) prized possessions? A student found a Pokémon collection binder out on our playground. Please call the school with a description of the binder so we can ensure it ends up in the correct hands. 785-484-2455 Thank you!

We want you to join our Tiger Family! If you enjoy working in a school environment, whether it be with students or in an office setting, we’d like to hear from you! We offer a vibrant workplace, as well as strong community support. All vacancies are located on the District website, https://www.usd340.org/page/employment To apply, follow the link below to create an account and complete the online application process. Please submit any required documents with your application. Online applications accepted until positions filled. https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsfinjeffersonwestks/rappljoblst484.w USD #340 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. USD #340 does not discriminate against any applicant, employee, or student on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sex, age, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or handicap.

SUPERBOWL LVIII SPIRIT WEEK!! Let's gear up for the big day! #REDKINGDOM

☀️ Just out here enjoying the sunshine!! The kids are having fun too!! 😎

Kindergarten Round-Up - April 15th

Happy Kansas Day!!

Let's hope our good luck charms are strong enough to get us to the Superbowl!! #RedFriday #Chiefs

JANUARY 23 - Due to hazardous road conditions, Jefferson West USD 340 will be closed. Please stay safe and warm.

It's that day again!! #RedFriday Good luck this weekend, Chiefs!! Sincerely, your biggest fans from JWES! #heedtheroar

RED FRIDAY - January 19th

1st Grade Program Info 2024 PLEASE NOTE: Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Please report to your classroom at 6:40 p.m. WEAR: Attire for the concert is COWBOY/COWGIRL SHIRT: A button-down long sleeve shirt is preferred, either solid color or plaid. No words or logos on the shirt, unless it has to do with cowboys. BANDANA: If you’re having trouble finding one, Wal-Mart has them for $1. Hobby Lobby (in Topeka and Lawrence) has a great selection - $1.29 each. PANTS: Nice jeans (no holes). NO SHORTS, please. Girls may wear western-looking skirts instead of jeans. SHOES: Cowboy boots or other shoes. No flip-flops. Girls -- no high heels. COWBOY HAT (optional) if you have one! We have been working hard to prepare a great program for you. Hope to see you there – YEEHAW!! Mrs. Ramsey

Kindergarten Round-Up - April 15th

JANUARY 16 - Due to the forecasted windchill tomorrow morning, Tuesday, January 16th, Jefferson West USD 340 will be closed. All practices and events are cancelled. The boys basketball tournament game scheduled to be played in Oskaloosa, has been moved to Wednesday with a tip-off time of 6:15pm. We are waiting to hear from Atchison with regards to the girls basketball games. Please stay safe and warm.

REMINDER: School will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr Day. See you Tuesday, Tigers!

It's playoff day!! We took a couple minutes out of our Friday afternoon to capture a picture for Red Friday! It's been proven to be effective in the past, so we couldn't bring ourselves to break tradition. Good luck, Chiefs!! #heedtheroar

JANUARY 10 - Due to continued inclement weather, Jefferson West USD 340 will be closed on Wednesday, January 10th. All afternoon and evening practices and events are cancelled.

Due to inclement weather, Jefferson West USD 340 is closed Tuesday, January 9. In addition, all afternoon and evening practices and athletic events are cancelled.

It's time for the 2nd Annual Jeff West Booster Club Barn Burner!! See attached flyer for details. You can Venmo the Booster Club's Treasurer @Jaclyn-Schultz-7. With your Venmo payment please put all guests names your buying tickets for and your phone number.

Happy New Year, Tiger Families!!

Merry Christmas, Tiger Families!