3rd-6th Girls Volleyball signup sheets need to be turned in by Wednesday, August 23. For more info contact Brandy David 785-448-8226. Practice times and game dates will be announced after teams are organized.
Jayhawk Elementary classroom temperatures are between 68* and 70* this morning. Thank you to our maintenance crew and tech department for navigating our complex HVAC system!!
Jayhawk Elementary students need tennis shoes to safely participate in PE. Our schedule includes PE every day for K-6 students. Thank you for your help. If they have an extra pair, the are welcome to leave them here in their locker/cubby.
Jayhawk Elementary has experienced a temporary loss of Air Conditioning on the south side of campus. Our maintenance staff is currently dealing with the issue and our staff inside the building is doing their best with fans, and rotating students into the North part of the building for "cooling breaks". We will keep you updated and will continue to work towards a solution. If you believe that it is in the best interest of your student to leave early, please notify the JES front office and make arrangements. We apologize for the inconvenience!!
Jayhawk Elementary students are welcome to bring water bottles with lids. Water only. No glass containers.
Dear Parents,
Several years ago, we implemented the car line in an effort to unload and load students in the safest way possible. Prior to the car line, we had two safety issues that triggered the change. First, we had a student who unloaded out front of our building one morning. After he stepped out of the car, he crossed into the parking space next to his vehicle. Another car was pulling into the space he was crossing. The car tire actually rolled up on this child’s foot. We were very fortunate the incident didn’t cause serious injury. Second, prior to the car line, we had multiple incidents where elementary students were defying their parents after school plans and sneaking to their friend's house. They were getting into vehicles to go home with friends instead of riding the bus. It was impossible for us to supervise the approximately 100 students loading into vehicles in individual parking spaces surrounding our building. Creating the car line and loading 5 vehicles at a time has prevented both of the types of safety issues mentioned above. Please remind your high school students, grandparents, and other relatives who deliver and pick up your children, to use the car line for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. The line does take a few extra minutes of your time, extra staff members to make it possible, and some patience from all of us. Your child’s safety is worth it.
Mark Proffitt
Jayhawk Elementary Principal
For all 5th & 6th Grade JES students, August 24th will be Instrument Try Out Night. from 4:30-6:30. If you are interested in band, plan to attend this.
The Jayhawk Elementary car line will be open at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow morning for students who arrive in a personal vehicle. If you are new to USD 346, please make sure you drive to the far south side of our campus in the single file lane. The south side of the building will be on your right, and you will see a solid row of trees just to your left. It is important that you do not drop students off in our bus zone or staff parking lot. I will send a more detailed message to you later this week explaining the safety concerns that prompted us to use the car line for our drop off and dismissal times. Thank you, Mark Proffitt Jayhawk Elementary Principal
USD 346 would like to invite you to our 2023 Beginning of the Year Open House. Meet your teacher and check out your classroom on Tuesday August 15. It is a come and go event from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM that day at both campus locations. We encourage you all to attend!!!
USD 346 families and students are also invited to attend the Community Open House Tuesday, August 15 from 4:00-6:00 in the Jayhawk-Linn High School gym. Meet with and gather information from 30+ leaders of community organizations in the areas of:
Health and Wellness
Employment, Education, and Military Service
Area Youth Athletics and Clubs including football, wrestling, dance, cheer, Taekwondo, 4-H Clubs
Parent and School District Organizations
City Government and Local Libraries
Local Family Support Services
Historical Organizations
Area Churches and Youth Groups
Contact Christy Nickelson 620-215-2667 for more information.
Jayhawk Linn High School and Junior High Practices Start Schedule
High School Volleyball: Monday, August 14th 3:30-6pm
High School Football: Monday, August 14th 3-6pm
High School and Junior High Cross Country: Monday August 14th 6am
High School Girl’s Golf: Monday, August 14th 3:45pm meet at the high school
Junior High Football: Monday, August 14th 3:30pm-5:30pm
Junior High Volleyball: Monday August 14th 3:30pm-5pm
All student athletes must have a physical and concussion form on file in high school office or bring signed physical/concussion forms with them before they can practice. Forms can be dropped off or picked up in the high school front office Friday or Monday August 11 and August 14th
USD 346 would like to invite you to our 2023 Beginning of the Year Open House. Meet your teacher and check out your classroom on Tuesday August 15. It is a come and go event from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM that day at both campus locations. We encourage you all to attend!!!
Jayhawk Graduates- If you were awarded the Miller Trust Scholarship in the Spring of 2023, your check is ready for pick-up in the high school office. See Kim Umphenour with a copy of your Fall 2023 schedule in order to receive your check. The office is open from 8:00-noon; 1:00-4:00.
Reminder: All high school and junior high student athletes participating in a sport must have a signed physical/concussion form turned in to the high school office before they may participate in fall sports practices starting next Monday the 14th.
Stay Cool and check out the August USD 346 Superintendent's Newsletter
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/898/Jayhawk_USD_346/3343511/Supt_Newsletter_-_August_23.pdf
REMINDER- Jayhawk students taking on-line FSCC courses- Those courses begin in ONE week- August 9. Be sure to check your FSCC Blackboard account for class information & coursework NEXT Wednesday.
If you need your school iPad prior to the August 9th start date in order to complete your coursework, e-mail or call Brett Kramer- bkramer@usd346.org / 913-795-2224 to set up a time to check out your device.
USD 346 is looking for drivers to transport individual students to locations within our Special Education Cooperative. A CDL is NOT required. If you are interested, please call the district office - 913-795-2247
Update on device check-out for STARS students and those taking on-line FSCC courses-
* All STARS students will need a device to complete their OSHA training on Aug. 16th. If you are needing to check out your school iPad for this, you will be able to do this at Open House on Aug. 15th (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) as long as your $40 technology fee has been paid.
* If any student taking FSCC online class(es) needs their school school iPad prior to the August 9th start date in order complete their course work, e-mail or call Brett Kramer- bkramer@usd346.org / 913-795-2224 to set up a time to check out your device. You MUST pay your $40 technology fee prior to receiving your device.
Just a reminder that online enrollment began today for the 2023-2024 School Year. Online payments also went live this afternoon for the upcoming school year for fees and meals.
Information for Jayhawk students taking FSCC course and also attending STARS-
*Students enrolled in FSCC online courses- classes begin Aug. 9th- Be sure to check your FSCC Blackboard account for class information & coursework.
*Students enrolled in the CNA program through STARS- classes begin Aug. 14 from 1:30-3:00
* 2nd year STARS students- classes begin Aug. 15 from 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
* 1st year STARS students - classes start Aug. 15 from 9:45 a.m.-noon
* Contact Brett Kramer at bkramer@usd346.org or 913-795-2224 regarding JLHS technology check-out, transportation, or any other questions.
Beginning Aug. 17 the district will provide transportation to and from Pleasanton for all 1st year STARS students.
Jayhawk Linn High School football camp is cancelled for tonight, July 14 due to incoming storms.