Community Connection

Dear Jayhawk-Linn Families,

It’s Homecoming Week, and we are looking forward to seeing a ton of Jayhawk pride throughout the week! Students are aware of the spirit days, and our STUCO students and sponsors have done an outstanding job preparing for Friday’s activities. We are excited to celebrate together.

As we enjoy the week, we also want to remind students and families of the new Kansas law regarding personal electronic devices during the school day. At Jayhawk-Linn, cell phones must be turned off and kept in students’ academic lockers throughout the school day.

If a student is found with a cell phone during the school day, the student will be asked to take the phone to the office. Moving forward, the student will be required to check the phone into the office each morning.

We are proud of how well our students have adapted to this change and appreciate their cooperation. As always, if a student needs to contact a parent or guardian during the school day, they are welcome to use the office phone. Likewise, families may contact the school office if they need to reach their student.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to keep students focused on learning—and we look forward to a great Homecoming Week filled with Jayhawk Pride!

One Team. One Goal. Go Jayhawks!

Jayhawk-Linn Admin Team

Julie Samuels - Principal
Mark Proffitt - Assistant Principal

September 25 - HS Football @ Praire View

September 26 - Kincaid Parade - Marching Band

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

HOMECOMING WEEK

September 28 - Girls Golf @ Uniontown

September 29 - JH Volleyball Tri @ Humboldt/Yates Center

September 29 - HS Volleyball @ Altoona Midway

September 30 - FFA SE Regional Land/Homesite - Girard/Greenbush

October 1 - Girls Golf @ Girard

October 1 - HS/JH Cross Country @ Central Heights

October 1 - HS Volleyball @ Oswego/Chetopa

October 1 - JH Volleyball @ HOME vs. SE Cherokee

October 2 - HOMECOMING HS Football @ HOME vs. Fredonia

October 3 - Pleasanton Days Parade

October 3 - HS Volleyball @ Chanute Tourney

October 3 - JH Volleyball @ Erie (A Team Tourney)

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!

Jostens is now taking orders for Class of 2027 graduation packages, including announcements, cap & gown, senior apparel, tassels, and more!
-Order Deadline: Monday, October 19th
-Order online at Jostens
Check out the flyer for all the details and ordering information!

Jayhawk Linn FFA competed in the East Central Land and Homesite judging contest. They evaluated four land sites and determined their best use. Congratulations to all! Land Evaluation A Team - 1st, Haelie Wallace 1st Individual, Land Evaluation B Team - 1st, Kayd Davis 1st Individual, Homesite Evaluation A Team - 1st, Jayden Holt 1st Individual, Homesite Evaluation B Team - 1st, Tanner Holt 1st Individual.

JH Ag Explorations class made butter on the last day of their rotation to learn about the dairy industry.

Congratulations to Coach Thomas and the Jayhawk Linn Girls Golf team on winning the team championship at our home Jayhawk Linn Junior Varsity Golf Tournament held today at Sugar Valley Golf Course! The Jayhawks were led by Aubreigh Summers who placed 1st overall, followed by Josie Wade who placed 3rd and Adalyn Nation who placed 4th! Heidi Freeman was the fourth team member who played a role in the team championship! Congratulations Ladies!

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.

Students scaled a recipe down to make a single serving and each created their own personal pizza.

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.