Community Connection

Dear Families,

We are excited to begin a new academic year at Jayhawk-Linn.

Enrollment is open. If you have not started the process we encourage you to do so. If you have any questions you may call the office at 913-795-2224 and we will be happy to assist you.

We have made several updates to our school, including fresh paint and improvements throughout the building, and we invite you to see the changes at our Open House on Tuesday, August 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This will be a great opportunity to tour the building, meet our teachers, and welcome our new staff members:

• Jared Martin – Assistant Principal

• Mr. Randal – Math

• Kelly Toll – Science

• Nicky Burns – Inter-Related

• Bo Meisenheimer – Student Support and Football Coach

• Hannah Marshall – Lead Secretary

During Open House, students will receive their schedule and locker combination. This is the perfect time for students to practice opening their lockers, as they will be expected to keep their cell phones turned off and stored in their lockers from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. See our updated cell phone policy below for more details.

Athletic Meetings will take place from 5:00 - 6:00. Mr. Holt will send out additional information prior to Open House.

This year also brings a small adjustment to our dress code — students will now be allowed to wear a school-appropriate ball cap. Please note, however, that teachers may ask students to remove ball caps while in class. The full dress code policy is listed below.

At our school, being a Jayhawk means more than simply attending classes. It means showing character and living out values that reflect pride in ourselves and our community. These expectations are built around five core principles that guide how we treat others, how we face challenges, and how we represent our school.

• Perseverance
• Respect
• Integrity
• Discipline
• Empathy

Check out additional information about Jayhawk P.R.I.D.E. below.

We are looking forward to an amazing year ahead and cannot wait to see everyone at Open House.

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

August 12 - Open House - 10:00 - 6:00

August 14 - First Day of School

August 15 - Back to School Bash - 6:00 - 8:00 for JH and HS students

Schedule Change Policy

• First semester student initiated changes need to be completed by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025.

• Second semester student initiated changes need to be completed by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

• Students may submit request for schedule changes at the following link: http://goo.gl/aj3m04

Students are expected to dress in a manner that reflects neatness, and good taste while maintaining a positive and distraction-free learning environment.

• All students must wear neat and school appropriate attire suitable for an educational setting.

• Shoes must be worn at all times while in school.

• Blankets are not allowed in the school building.

• Standard ball caps are permitted at school, as long as they are not a distraction to the learning environment. Classroom teachers have the discretion to ask students to remove their hats during class.

Prohibited Attire

• Clothing that is obscene, offensive, or disruptive to the learning environment.

• Apparel that promotes violence, illegal activities, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or gang affiliation.

• Clothing that compromises safety for the student or others.

• Hoodies may not be worn over the head at any time.

• Extreme or overly revealing apparel that is deemed inappropriate for school.

• Sunglasses, including prescription sunglasses, may not be worn inside the school building.

Dress Code Violations
Students in violation of the dress code will be asked to correct the issue. Failure to comply will be considered a behavioral issue and result in an office referral.

This policy ensures a respectful and focused learning environment for all students.