Community Connection

Cultivating Kindness at Jayhawk Nation
Kindness matters, and we are excited to recognize students who show it every day! Each month, we will select one junior high and one high school student who demonstrates a Be Kind attitude through Jayhawk Pride. Being kind can take many forms—helping a classmate, showing respect, lending a hand, or simply making someone’s day brighter.

We are proud to once again partner with F&M Bank to celebrate these difference-makers. Selected students will receive a Be Kind shirt and be recognized on the F&M Bank Facebook page.

Let us continue to spread kindness—because small acts make a big difference!

USD 346 Employee Recognition

At USD 346, we are so fortunate to have an incredible team of teachers, support staff, and employees who pour their time, energy, and care into our students every single day. From the classroom to the cafeteria, from the front office to the bus route, each person plays an important role in creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring place for our kids to learn and grow.

We would love your help in recognizing their hard work and dedication. If you know a staff member who has gone above and beyond, made a positive impact, or simply brightened a student’s day, please take a moment to nominate them. Your nominations help us celebrate the everyday difference-makers who make Jayhawk Nation such a special place.

Julie Samuels and Jared Martin - Admin Team
Choose to Live with Pride - Choose to Live with Purpose - Choose to be a Jayhawk

Jostens will be at the High School Auditorium on September 15th in the morning to talk to Seniors about graduation & Sophomores about class rings.

We are fortunate to have an amazing team of teachers, support staff, and employees here at USD 346 who go above and beyond for our students each day. We would love your help in recognizing their hard work and dedication! Please take a moment to nominate a staff member who has made a positive difference. A link to the nomination form will be provided below.

https://tinyurl.com/3z964evz

September 12 - V Football @ HOME vs. Anderson County

September 13 - JH Volleyball Osawatomie Tourney

September 13 - V/JV Lyndon Volleyball Tourney

September 15 - Josten's Class Rings and Graduation Meetings

September 15 - JH A/B Volleyball @ NE Arma

September 15 - JV Football @ Anderson County

September 16 - V/JV HS Volleyball @ Erie w/ NE Arma

September 17 - FFA Greehand Conference @ Prairie View

September 18 - Pittsburg State Rep in town

September 18 - HS/JH Cross Country @ Wellsville

September 18 - V/JV HS Volleyball @ Prairie View

September 18 - JH Volleyball @ HOME vs. Pleasanton

September 18 - JH Football @ HOME vs. Pleasanton

September 19 - V Football @ Olpe

September 20 - JV HS Volleyball Tourney @ Ft. Scott

September 22 - Girls Golf @ Chanute

September 22 - V/JV HS Volleyball @ HOME vs. SCC/Crest

September 22 - JH Volleyball Tri @ Yates Center w/ Humboldt

September 22 - JV Football @ HOME vs. Olpe

September 23 - V/JV/Freshman Volleyball @ SE Cherokee w/ Central Heights

September 24 - FFA Land Judging @ Pleasanton

September 25 - HS/JH Cross Country @ Prairie View

September 25 - Freshman Volleyball @ HOME

September 25 - JH Football @ NE Arma

September 25 - JH Volleyball @ NE Arma

September 26 - Varsity Football @ Erie

September 27 - Kincaid Parade

The following qualifications must be met to earn the highest honor at Jayhawk Linn Jr/Sr High School as listed in the Course Guide:

• 3.5 GPA (each semester)

• Regular attendance - 6 absences (42 classroom absences) or less (all year)

• 4 tardies or less

• No more than one office referral

• No ISS or OSS

• Involved in two or more Jayhawk Activities/Organizations

• Community Service Documentation

Each class will give a semester final at the end of first semester and at the end of second semester. No finals will be given at an earlier time to accommodate students being absent, without prior approval from the building principal. Students will be exempt from taking second semester finals if the following are met, class per class basis:

“A” in the class with 4 or less absences in said class

“B” in the class with 2 or less absences in said class

No tardies to said class

No ISS/OSS

Students cannot be exempt from taking college level class finals.

Attendance Policy
Regular attendance is essential for academic success in high school and is a critical skill for post-secondary achievement. JLHS/JLJHS strongly promotes and expects consistent attendance from all students.

Attendance Requirements
Students who miss more than 10 periods in any class (whether excused or unexcused) may be required to make up the time beyond the 10-period limit to receive credit for the affected class. Make-up time can be completed through one or more of the following options:

• After-school detention

• Attendance on designated Professional Development days (when classes are not in session, but staff are on duty)

• Other arrangements approved by administration

Certain extenuating circumstances may waive the need for make-up time, at the discretion of the building administration.

The following consequences apply for cumulative tardies throughout the term:

• 1-2 Tardies: Teacher warning

• 3-6 Tardies: 30-minute detention, Contact with parents

• 7-8 Tardies: 60-minute detention, Parent Meeting

Any further infractions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the administration. Additional consequences may include further detentions or additional ISS if necessary.

First Period Tardies
If a student is tardy to first-period class, they must check in at the office to obtain an admit slip before going to class. First-period tardies count.