Community Connection
April 25, 2025
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. The last few weeks of school are critical, and we encourage students to stay focused, show up, and finish strong.
Attendance Matters
Every day counts—especially as we wrap up the year. Whether it is completing final projects, preparing for exams, or wrapping up missed assignments, your student’s presence is essential to their success. Please help us reinforce the importance of daily attendance.
Grade Check-In
Now is the time to double-check grades and ensure that all assignments are turned in. Encourage your student to advocate for themselves, ask questions, and utilize Hawk Time with teachers for support.
Senior Spotlight: Important Dates
The Class of 2025 is in their final week, and we are excited to celebrate their accomplishments. Please mark your calendars:
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Post-Secondary Senior Assembly & Balloon Ceremony
📍 May 1 @ 10:00 a.m. – JH/HS Gym
Help us honor our seniors and their future plans! -
Senior Walk at Jayhawk Elementary
📍 May 2 @ 8:30 a.m.
Seniors will visit their elementary roots in caps and gowns—a favorite tradition! -
Graduation Practice
📍 May 2 – Immediately after JES Senior Walk -
Senior Trip
📍 May 2–4
A time for fun and memories—please ensure all paperwork and payments are complete. -
Last Day for Seniors
📍 May 5 - 8:30 Breakfast in the cafeteria -
Baccalaureate Service
📍 May 7 @ 6:00 p.m. -
Senior Awards Night
📍 Immediately following Baccalaureate – JH/HS Auditorium
Recognizing achievements, scholarships, and accomplishments. -
Graduation Ceremony
📍 May 10 @ 10:00 a.m. – JH/HS Gym
All are welcome to attend and celebrate the Class of 2025.
We want to work together to keep our students motivated and on track. If you have questions or need support, do not hesitate to reach out to our office. We are proud of how far our students have come—and we are excited to see how they finish the year.
With Jayhawk Pride,
Julie Samuels - Principal
Bob Beckham - Assistant Principal
Upcoming Dates
April 28 - HS Track Jayhawk-Linn Invitational Track Meet
April 28 - HS Baseball @ Pleasanton
April 29 - May 1 - FFA Land Judging
April 29 - JH Track @ Uniontown
April 30 - FFA - State Envirothon
May 1 - Post Secondary Sr. Assembly
May 1 - JH Golf @ Chanute
May 1 - HS Track @ Prairie View Invitational
May 2 - Senior Graduation Practice/JES Walk Through
May 2 - HS Baseball/Softball @ Burlington
May 2 - 4 - Sr. Trip
May 4 - 6 - FFA State CDE's
May 5 - JH Track TRL League Meet @ Uniontown
May 6 - JH Golf @ Columbus
May 6 - HS Track @ Northeast Arma
May 6 - HS Golf @ Girard
May 7 - 8th Grade - Topeka Capitol Trip
May 7 - JES 6th Grade Transition
May 7 - Baccalaureate/Senior Awards
May 8 - All Jayhawk
May 8 - HS V Golf @ Uniontown (Woodland Hills)
May 9 - HS Track @ Red Bud Relays (Wellsville)
May 10 - JLHS High School Graduation @ 10:00 a.m.
May 12 - HS Softball vs. Anderson County
May 12 - 8th Grade Promotion @ 6:00 p.m.
May 13 - 9th -11th Grades Awards Assembly
May 13 - FFA Banquet
May 15 - Last Day of School
May 15 - HS Track TRL League Meet @ Home
8th Grade Promotion
May 12 @ 6:00 p.m.
May 12 - Last day for 8th grade
Counselor Corner
Weekly Counseling Updates
Weekly Updates:
Link to Weekly Emails to Parents
Click here for helpful links for seniors
List of Scholarships everyone should apply for:
Miller Scholarship $1,000 per year renewable up to 4 years
Jayhawk-Linn Booster Club
Mound City Alumni (must have attended JL elementary to be eligible)
FAFSA
Scholarship Page
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SCuLMVecwN20-jRfChhlUUgXKLTDMFQbLOxpqC8j2-A/edit?usp=sharing
ACT
Thank you,
Brett Kramer
Jayhawk-Linn 7-12 Counselor
Head Wrestling Coach
