Community Connection

Dear Jayhawk-Linn Families,

We had another great week at Jayhawk-Linn, and we are definitely looking forward to some cooler weather next week.

We also want to take a moment to brag on our amazing kitchen staff! This week’s lasagna and apple crisp received a 10 out of 10 from our students. It is so much fun to hear students compliment our kitchen staff and let them know how much they enjoy the meals they prepare.

We appreciate the time, care, and hard work our kitchen staff puts into feeding our students each day.

Thank you for helping make Jayhawk-Linn a great place to be.

One Team. One Goal. Go Jayhawks!

Jayhawk-Linn Admin Team

Julie Samuels - Principal
Mark Proffitt - Assistant Principal

September 18 - HS Football @ HOME vs. Wellsville

September 19 - JH Volleyball C Team @ Central Heights

September 21 - Josten's Meeting w/ 10th & 12th Grade

September 21 - HS Girls Golf @ HOME (JV Tourney)

September 21 - JH Volleyball Tri @ HOME vs. SCC/NE Arma

September 21 - HS Volleyball @ SCC w/ Crest

September 22 - HS Volleyball @ Central Heights w/ SE Cherokee

September 23 - Girls Golf @ KCK

September 23 - Sportsmanship Summit TRL @ FSCC

September 24 - Junior Magazine Sales Begin

September 24 - HS/JH Cross Country @ Prairie View

September 24 - HS Freshman Volleyball @ Erie

September 24 - JH Volleyball @ HOME vs. NE Arma

September 24 - JH Football @ HOME vs. NE Arma

September 25 - HS Football @ Praire View

September 26 - Kincaid Parade - Marching Band

September 26 - HS Cross Country @ Rim Rock Farm High School Classic (Varsity)

As we welcome students, families, and community members to Jayhawk-Linn throughout the school day and for evening activities, please help us keep our designated handicapped parking spaces available for those who need them.

These spaces provide important access for individuals with mobility needs, including students who may need accessible drop-off and pick-up locations. Please only use designated handicapped parking spaces when your vehicle has the appropriate permit or placard.

Thank you for helping us ensure Jayhawk-Linn remains welcoming and accessible to everyone. We appreciate your cooperation and continued Jayhawk PRIDE!

Today the FFA Greenhands took a field trip to Prairie View for the Greenhand Conference. This is a conference for first year members where they participated in workshops lead by district and state officers, including JLHS member and District Reporter, Jayden Holt.

Nine Jayhawk Linn students out of roughly 800 Greenhands from the East Central District placed in the top 20 for test scores.

Adryn Randall placed 19th

Addi Davis placed 17th

Lexi McCoy placed 15th

McKenzie Walton placed 12th

Bristol Davis placed 8th

Ruby Dennis placed 6th

London Otto placed 4th

Eithan Burk placed 3rd

Kinze Gorman placed 2nd

- Lexi McCoy, JLHS FFA Greenhand Reporter

This year, Drivers Education will be offered at the school in the fall and spring. If you have a child that is going to turn 14 by December 4th, they will be eligible to take Drivers Education this fall 2026. There will be a parent/student meeting October 20th in Mr. Casner’s classroom at 6:00pm, during Parent Teacher conferences. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Jason Casner
jcasner@usd346.org
913-795-2224

As we begin the school year, we also want to remind families about a new Kansas law regarding student personal electronic devices. Cell phones, smart watches used for communication, and wireless earbuds/headphones may not be accessible to students during the school day. At Jayhawk-Linn, students will turn off their cell phones and place them in their assigned academic lockers at the beginning of the school day, where they will remain until the end of the day. We appreciate your partnership in helping us create an environment where students can focus on learning and build meaningful connections with their teachers and classmates.

My student brings their own lunch. Should I complete a Free/Reduced application?

YES! Everyone that qualifies or thinks they may qualify should complete one! It helps the school, the district, and your student in many different ways. Check out the attached graphic for more information. An approved application from the 25-26 school year only carries over for 30 days. You must complete a new one for the 26-27 school year.

Click Below for the application
https://schoolmealsapp.ksde.org/Home/welcome/D0346

The Student Handbook is designed to provide students and parents with essential information about our school's policies, procedures, and expectations.

This year, the Course Guide and Athletics Handbook have been combined into a single document for your convenience. You will also notice the addition of a table of contents with hyperlinks, making it easy to navigate directly to the information you need.

We encourage all students and parents to review these resources together before the start of the school year.