Community Connection

Spring Break has come to a close, and we are entering a busy stretch to complete the 2024-25 school year.

This week, we begin state assessments, starting with science. Please see the schedule below. Attendance is crucial as we wrap up the year, and we appreciate your support in ensuring students are present and ready to learn each day.

We also want to thank everyone who attended spring conferences at Jayhawk-Linn. Your engagement in conversations with teachers and staff is invaluable in supporting student success.

Our Spring Vocal & Band Concert was a success. It was a great way to showcase the hard work and talent of our students in the musical arts. We appreciate everyone who came out to support our musicians.

Additionally, we recently hosted two showings of Screenagers and plan to offer more opportunities in the future. We recognize the impact of cell phones and technology in education and want to work together with families, our community, and our school to help students develop healthy technology habits. Devices can be a distraction, and our goal is to create an environment where students can focus on learning while at school.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

8:30 am – 2:30 pm

JLHS Gym

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Dear Jayhawk-Linn Families,

As we approach state assessments, we want to emphasize the importance of these tests in measuring student growth and guiding our instructional practices. Your support in helping students do their best is greatly appreciated.

To ensure students are prepared and ready to succeed, we encourage the following:
✅ Be at school – Attendance is crucial. Please make every effort to have your child present on testing days.
✅ Get plenty of rest – A good night’s sleep helps with focus and performance.
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast – A nutritious start to the day fuels the brain for success.
✅ Encourage a positive mindset – Remind your child to do their best and stay confident.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student success. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

This free class will be March 26, at the Pleasanton Community Center from 6:30 – 8:00

Please share this information with teachers, parents, and students.

Contact our office for more information.

Thanks,

Linda Simons

Emergency Planner

Linn County Emergency Management

1357 Magnolia Street

Pleasanton, KS 66075

Senior Trip - May 2 -4

Senior Walk at JES - May 2 - 8:30 a.m.

Graduation Practice - May 2 - Immediately following JES Senior Walk

Last Day for Seniors - May 5

Balloon Ceremony - May 1 @ 10:00 a.m.

Baccalaureate - May 7 @ 6:00 p.m.

Senior Awards - May 7 - Immediately following Baccalaureate

May 12 - Last day for 8th grade

• 3.5 GPA each semester

• 6 absences (42 classroom absences) or less all year

• No ISS or OSS

• No more than one office referral

• Involved in two or more Jayhawk Activities/Organizations

• 4 tardies or less (all year)

We are excited to announce that Reality U is just around the corner, and we are looking for volunteers to make this event a success. Reality U is a financial literacy program for middle and high school students that helps them understand the challenges of adulthood. The program uses a 75-minute simulation to teach students how their current choices can impact their future.If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact Stephanie Nichols at snichols@usd346.org or 913-795-2247.

Weekly Updates:

Link to Weekly Emails to Parents

Click here for helpful links for seniors

March 6th FSCC will be hosting an open house for high school juniors and seniors. The open house will showcase all of FSCC CTE programs, the event will run from 5:30 pm-730 pm.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zhI5KsdgcEKg7FfT_EOCbOpbXwwCVs69/view?usp=sharing

Career Fair in Fort Scott – April 2

JLHS will provide transportation for students attending the Career Fair in Fort Scott on April 2. We will depart from JLHS at approximately 9:30 AM and return by 11:30 AM.

Students interested in attending should email me or stop by my office to sign up.

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)

Helpful Links

FAFSA help zoom meeting 3-13-25 5pm-730pm

https://www.kasfaa.org/student_parent_counselor_resou.php

FAFSA

https://studentaid.gov/

Scholarship Page

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SCuLMVecwN20-jRfChhlUUgXKLTDMFQbLOxpqC8j2-A/edit?usp=sharing

ACT

https://www.act.org/

Thank you,

Brett Kramer

Jayhawk-Linn 7-12 Counselor

Head Wrestling Coach

bkramer@usd346.org

March 24 - HS Baseball/Softball @ Arma

March 25 - HS Baseball/Softball @ Prairie View

March 26 - FFA - Ag Sales

March 26 - FFA - Speech

March 27 - JLHS Play @ 7:00

March 28 - HS Baseball/Softball Home vs Osawatomie

March 29 - JLHS Play

March 31- HS Baseball/Softball Home vs Central Heights

April 1 - HS Track @ Uniontown

April 2 - JLHS Blood Drive

April 2 - FFA District Banquet

April 2 - FFA Envirothon

April 3 - FFA - ACCC Aggie Days

April 3 - HS Track @ Lyndon Spring Relays

April 3 - HS Baseball/Softball @ Uniontown

April 4- PSU Gorilla Relays

April 4 - SPring Pictures JH/HS

April 5 - Jayhawk-Linn Prom

April 7 - JH Track @ Pleasanton

April 8 - Juniors take ACT

April 9 - FFA - Envirothon

April 9 - FFA - Topeka Horse Judging Invitational

April 9 - Jayhawk-Linn Wrestling Banquet

April 10 - HS JV Golf @ Uniontown

April 10 - FFA Plant Sale - After School

April 11 - FFA Miami County Aggie Days

April 12 - FFA Plant Sale - Times to be Determined

April 14 - JH Golf @ Pittsburg (Four Oaks)

April 14 - HS Baseball/Softball @ SE Cherokee

April 15 - HS Track @ Plesanton

April 16 - FFA Food Science

April 16 - FFA Livestock Judging

April 16 - FFA Nursery & Landscape

April 16 - JH Gold @ Coffeyville

April 16 - JLHS - NHS Induction

April 17 - JH Track Home Invitational

April 17 - HS Baseball/Softball Home vs Crest

April 18 - No School - Good Friday

April 21 - No School