Today March 17th, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly announced all school facilities will close for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This does NOT mean we are not going to provide an education to the children. We are working with the Kansas State Board of Education to develop alternative learning opportunities in a comprehensive “continuous learning plan”. To... READ MORE >
Dear USD 346 Stakeholders, The Kansas Department of Education (KSDE) has provided school districts with interim guidance based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Currently, in the United States, the risk of COVID-19 for the general public is low. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and... READ MORE >
Dr. Royce Powelson recognizes and thanks USD346 Board President Laura Umphenour for her 8 1/2 years of service at the December 9 Board Meeting. READ MORE >
At Jayhawk Elementary this month the third grade class completed two projects in which they had to learn to work together and incorporate JES's guiding principles/mindsets. Each child was given the opportunity to create a piece of these projects in order to solidify kindness and unity. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Jayhawk Scholars Bowl team on their 2nd Place finish at the Pleasanton Meet. Team members include Grace Springer, Morgan Snyder, Marissa Batcheler, Aidan Schneider, Drake Thomas, and Madeline Batcheler. The team is coached by JLHS Math Instructor Darrah Batcheler. READ MORE >
Jayhawk Elementary and Jayhawk Linn Junior High/High School music directors Scotti Staats and Rachel Wilson rang in December with their winter concerts. READ MORE >
JLHS Ag teacher KaCee James and her FFA students recently attended the East Central District Leadership School and returned to JLHS with many honors. Greenhand — 1st place overall; 1st place Ritual; 2nd place Parliamentary Procedure (state qualifying) ; 4th place Information Test Master Ritual President: Gia Schneider Master Ritual Treasurer: Brynn... READ MORE >
The month of November was filled with various project-based learning at Jayhawk Elementary. School Resource Officer Klayton Parscale implemented a map coordinates lesson of Linn County with the 6th graders. He worked with pairs of students and gave step by step directions about how to locate different areas in the county. Officer Parscale then discussed how this is... READ MORE >
The annual 5th grade play was performed on November 26 at the JES gymnasium. Mrs. Avery and Mrs. Schneider's classes each had two performances. Students and teachers at JES as well as parents, grandparents and friends of the students attended the performances. All the students worked hard and put on a great performance. To see the performances, select one of the... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Jayhawk Linn senior Megan Laderer who was recently selected into District Honor Jazz Band and District Honor Concert Band for the Southeast District of KSMEA. READ MORE >
Jayhawk Elementary 6th grade students demonstrated their skills of inquiry and research while learning about the ancient Egyptians. Students studied geography, structure of Egyptian society, religious beliefs and daily life. A museum was the setting for their projects to share with parents and other classmates. READ MORE >
Two senior Jayhawks signed their letters of intent on Thursday to play at the collegiate level. Kate Dawson will continue her running career at Pittsburg State University next Fall. Brance Ware will continue his baseball career at Neosho County Community College next Fall. Congratulations to these Jayhawk athletes! READ MORE >
JES students in Susan Schneider and Kim Boehm’s classes recently completed their Veteran’s Day projects. Students shared the veteran story of a family member or friend as well as brought in items for display. The students also learned flag folding techniques from staff members John Williamson and Joe Cunningham. READ MORE >
Recently, the JLHS physics students attended the KU Design Challenge. They chose to build a “rocket” out of an empty soda bottle with water inside. The students then compressed air through the bottle with a bicycle pump so it could take flight. Students worked several days in Mr. Spencer's physics class designing and testing their rockets. While they might not have... READ MORE >
JLHS students have numerous chances to take the ACT this year. We want to make sure everyone is aware of when the tests are available here at Jayhawk-Linn and when your student might need, or want, to take it. The next Saturday test will administered at JAYHAWK LINN on December 14, 2019. Registration for this test must be completed at www.act.org by midnight... READ MORE >
Again this summer, Jayhawk USD 346 will be having their summer food program. Children ages 1-18 are eligible for the program, free of charge. Lunches are served at the Jayhawk Elementary Cafeteria from 12:00-12:30 p.m. Monday through Fridays. The program will run from June 3 - July 26 with the exception of July 4th. There will be no meals served on the Fourth... READ MORE >
(Students last day of school will remain May 23rd) All school districts must be “open for business” or engaged in educational activities at least 1,116 hours. Seniors are entitled to 1,086 hours, and preschoolers 465 hours. JES To reach the 1,116 hours for students at JES we will increase the minutes per day teachers and students are engaged in... READ MORE >
We’re thrilled to announce Jayhawk Unified School District 346’s new app! It’s everything Jayhawk, in your pocket. With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2Fy56OT or iPhone: https://apple.co/2FylzE0. READ MORE >
Social media is stealing precious educational time from the school. Instagram has been used by over two thirds of our students at the Jr. High and High school to share pictures with their followers that contain words in the picture (called memes) to make fun of, bully, harass, or embarrass other students and staff members. Some of these pictures can be viewed as... READ MORE >
CLASS OF 2019- March is just around the corner and SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION season is upon us. Be sure to check our website www.usd346.org for ALL the available scholarship opportunities. Click on JLHS and then drop down to Scholarships. DUE THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019- CLASS OF 1982 Scholarship- turn in to Ms. Bruner by 3:00- Application is available on your Class... READ MORE >