Community Connection

It has been a busy couple of weeks at Jayhawk-Linn, and we are proud of how our students represent our school and community. From the classroom to musical performances and athletic competitions, our students continue to share their talents and demonstrate a commitment to learning and growing. Their efforts bring Jayhawk P.R.I.D.E.—Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, and Empathy—to life.

As we enter this season of gratitude, we want to pause and appreciate the moments that can get lost in the busyness of everyday life...the changing colors, a student’s growing confidence, a new skill mastered, or an act of kindness. These moments remind us how much there is to celebrate.

We are thankful for the opportunity to spend each day with your children, support their growth, and help them discover their strengths and purpose. Our work in education is meaningful because of the students and families we serve, and we take seriously the trust you place in us.

We are also grateful to live in a community that supports its schools. To our families and patrons, thank you for partnering with us as we work to make a positive difference in every student’s life.

Choose to Live with Pride – Choose to Live with Purpose – Choose to be a Jayhawk.

Julie Samuels - Principal

Mark Proffitt - Assistant Principal

Congratulations to BreAnna Walton, Bettie Watts, Camden Wood, and Ryland Summers on being selected for the SEKMEA District Honor High School Band.

We also congratulate Carlos Gandara Sanchez on his selection to the All-State Middle Level Choir.

These honors reflect our students’ talent, dedication, and hard work. We are proud of them for representing Jayhawk-Linn through music!

Congratulations to our Jayhawk-Linn students who placed at the Fort Scott Community College Math Relays.

• Aiden Stark: 4th in Mental Math

• Josiah Randall: 1st in Word Problems

• Dominic Alvarez: 5th in Number Theory

• Hillary Souza: 2nd in Number Theory and 4th in Word Problems

• Jayden Mayhugh: 4th in Word Problems

• McKenzie Walton: 3rd in Equations & Inequalities

While medals and photos were limited to the top three finishers, we want to recognize all of these outstanding accomplishments. We are so proud of our students’ hard work, mathematical thinking, and dedication to learning.

November 13 - FFA Leadership School & Employability Skills - Mission Valley High School

November 13 - JH Basketball @ Plesanton

November 16 - JH Basketball @ HOME vs SE Cherokee

November 19 - HS Scholars Bowl - Virtual vs. Plesanton

November 19 - JH Basketball @ HOME vs. NE Arma

November 23 - JH Basketball Jamboree - Uniontown, Souther Coffey County, Jayhawk-Linn

November 30 - HS JV Scholar's Bowl @ Crest

November 30 - JH Basketball @ HOME vs Central Heights

December 1 - JH Basketball @ HOME vs Uniontown

December 2 - FFA - Welding Contest & Agricultural Comminications @ Miami County

December 2 - JH/HS Holiday Concert @ 6:30

December 3 - HS JV Wrestling @ Spring Hill

December 3 - JH Basketball @ Galesburg

December 4 - HS Girls Wrestling @ Caneyvalley

December 4 - HS Boys Wrestling @ Fort Scott

December 4 - HS Basketball @ HOME vs Cass Midway

December 7 - HS Scholar's Bowl @ Home

December 8 - HS Basketball Linn County Tournament @ HOME

December 9 - HS JV Boys Wrestling Mixer @ Paola

December 10 - HS Basketball Linn County Tournament @ HOME

December 11 - HS Varsity Girls Wrestling @ Coffeyville

December 11 - HS Basketball Linn County Tournament @ HOME

December 12 - HS Varsity Boys Wrestling @ Anderson County

December 14 - HS Scholar's Bowl @ Southern Coffey County

December 14 - JH Basketball @ Uniontown

December 15 - HS Basketball @ SE Cherokee

December 17 - JH Basketball @ NE Arma

December 18 - HS Basketball @ HOME vs Erie

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!

Senior Trip date change, update your calendars!

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.

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.