A huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to an anonymous community member(s) for your incredible generosity and kindness! Your thoughtful gift of purchasing lunch from Lentz Express for our teachers, support staff, and administration was truly appreciated by all—and it was VERY good! Lunch was provided for the elementary staff on Monday, April 20, and for the high school staff on Tuesday, April 28.
This caring gesture meant so much and served as a wonderful reminder of the support and appreciation within our community. Acts of kindness like yours make a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for your generosity.
From the bottom of our hearts—thank you for your thoughtfulness, support, and for making our staff feel so valued!
Doniphan West Prom Part 2: D-West After Prom fun and additional photos.
HS Baseball @ Bishop LeBlond, 5/1
Varsity
4-12
JV
3-3
🏀 Youth Basketball Camp 🏀 The HS Basketball Programs are excited to host our upcoming Youth Basketball Camp. It will be June 2-4. Flyers will be sent home with students next week. Deadline to register to receive a shirt will be May 15th. You will still be able to register after the 15th, you just won't receive a shirt. If you have any questions you can email dshelton@usd111.org or zlee@usd111.org.
Registration link:
https://forms.gle/cBriWU3boH5LZMNF8
Doniphan West Senior Spotlight: Cohen Robinson
Doniphan West Fine Arts Night
Join us May 6 at 6:00 PM in the High School Commons Area for an evening of music and art. Enjoy student performances while exploring a gallery of creative artwork.
Come experience a night where melodies and masterpieces come together!
Join us May 6 at 6:00 PM in the High School Commons Area for an evening of music and art. Enjoy student performances while exploring a gallery of creative artwork.
Come experience a night where melodies and masterpieces come together!
HS Softball vs Centralia, 4/30
Game 1 0-2
Game 2 1-19
On Saturday, April 25, D-West students stepped back in time for a glamorous evening inspired by "The Great Gatsby." With a theme of elegance and sparkle, prom featured gold, black, and white decorations that transformed the night into a scene straight from the Roaring Twenties.
The evening began on the front lawn of Highland Community College, where students gathered for pictures with family and friends.
From there, the students participated in the traditional walk-in. Families, friends, and community members lined the street to watch as couples and groups made their grand entrances into the Highland Christian Church Fellowship Hall, where the dinner and dance were held. Inside, the room was beautifully decorated with elegant gold, black, and white accents that perfectly captured the spirit of the theme.
Dinner was served with a choice of lasagna or chicken alfredo, along with salad, green beans, garlic toast, and white cake for dessert.
Once dinner ended, the dance floor quickly came alive.
But the fun did not stop there. After the dance, students loaded onto a bus and traveled to Belt Bowl for post-prom activities. There, they enjoyed bowling, arcade games, and more late-night fun before returning to Highland for prizes.
Prom sponsors Erica Scholz and Sharelle Blevins, the juniors, and a host of parents worked hard to make the evening special for students, creating a night full of elegance, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Junior class photo: (Taken by Sarah Falk)
Front row: Layla Kuhnert, Jayden Owen, Annabelle Sinclair, Brianna Rawles, Avery Keller, Kayte Falk, Andi Foster, Brooklynn Drake, Lydia Keebler, Kenadee Buckley, Courtney Johnson, Kyila Hollister, Laela Idol.
Back row: Remington Peuker, Maliki Armstrong, Adam Keys, Lucas Edie, Sam Merrill, Derek BlantoJayn, Parker Kinsman, Tabin Clary, Bronson Koehler, Grant Boos.
Senior class photo: (Taken by Sarah Falk)
Front row: Braelynn Chartier, Ella Haynes, Jaelynn Clary, Catherine Davis, Belle Smith, Kamryn McCauley, Kya Keller, Brooklyn Denton, Jaedin Heitman, Clara Feighner, Emmyjo Whetstine, Jaidyn Smith, Jaycie Cluck, Hailey Tracy.
Back row: Hayden Paolino, Brett Heim, Isaac Idol, McCoy Edie, Mason Icart, Michael Albers, Cohen Robinson, Judd Prawl, Kolter Peterson, Hayden Hoffman, Hudson Allen.
The evening began on the front lawn of Highland Community College, where students gathered for pictures with family and friends.
From there, the students participated in the traditional walk-in. Families, friends, and community members lined the street to watch as couples and groups made their grand entrances into the Highland Christian Church Fellowship Hall, where the dinner and dance were held. Inside, the room was beautifully decorated with elegant gold, black, and white accents that perfectly captured the spirit of the theme.
Dinner was served with a choice of lasagna or chicken alfredo, along with salad, green beans, garlic toast, and white cake for dessert.
Once dinner ended, the dance floor quickly came alive.
But the fun did not stop there. After the dance, students loaded onto a bus and traveled to Belt Bowl for post-prom activities. There, they enjoyed bowling, arcade games, and more late-night fun before returning to Highland for prizes.
Prom sponsors Erica Scholz and Sharelle Blevins, the juniors, and a host of parents worked hard to make the evening special for students, creating a night full of elegance, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Junior class photo: (Taken by Sarah Falk)
Front row: Layla Kuhnert, Jayden Owen, Annabelle Sinclair, Brianna Rawles, Avery Keller, Kayte Falk, Andi Foster, Brooklynn Drake, Lydia Keebler, Kenadee Buckley, Courtney Johnson, Kyila Hollister, Laela Idol.
Back row: Remington Peuker, Maliki Armstrong, Adam Keys, Lucas Edie, Sam Merrill, Derek BlantoJayn, Parker Kinsman, Tabin Clary, Bronson Koehler, Grant Boos.
Senior class photo: (Taken by Sarah Falk)
Front row: Braelynn Chartier, Ella Haynes, Jaelynn Clary, Catherine Davis, Belle Smith, Kamryn McCauley, Kya Keller, Brooklyn Denton, Jaedin Heitman, Clara Feighner, Emmyjo Whetstine, Jaidyn Smith, Jaycie Cluck, Hailey Tracy.
Back row: Hayden Paolino, Brett Heim, Isaac Idol, McCoy Edie, Mason Icart, Michael Albers, Cohen Robinson, Judd Prawl, Kolter Peterson, Hayden Hoffman, Hudson Allen.
Doniphan West Senior Spotlight: Kolter Peterson
HS Track at HCC, 4/28
Girls - 1st
Boys - 2nd
Results
https://results.blacksquirreltiming.com/meets/70144
#MustangPride
The month of March is recognized as Youth Art Month nationwide. In participation with YAM, every school in Kansas is invited to submit one piece of artwork to represent their school at the Topeka Public Library. This year, Miles McVicker's "My Own Last Supper" was chosen to represent DWES. Miles did a great job drawing a picture of his parents with lots of attention to detail. Great job Miles! We are proud of you!
🎉 Congratulations to Kamryn McCauley! 🎉
Kamryn was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Ag Partners! She plans to attend the University of Arkansas this fall to study Political Science and International Relations.
We are proud of your hard work and wish you the very best as you begin this exciting new chapter!
#MustangPride #ScholarshipSuccess
Kamryn was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Ag Partners! She plans to attend the University of Arkansas this fall to study Political Science and International Relations.
We are proud of your hard work and wish you the very best as you begin this exciting new chapter!
#MustangPride #ScholarshipSuccess
Doniphan West Senior Spotlight
HS Softball vs Valley Heights, 4/27
Game 1 5-4
Game 2 8-4
Doniphan West Schools will not be in session on Friday, May 1st.
This day will serve as a staff workday and professional development day. In addition, seniors will be presenting their Senior Projects.
This day will serve as a staff workday and professional development day. In addition, seniors will be presenting their Senior Projects.
The local churches warmly invite the community to join in honoring the Class of 2026 at the Baccalaureate Service on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
This evening will offer a time of reflection, gratitude, and blessing as we celebrate our graduates and surround them with faith and encouragement as they prepare for the journey ahead.
The service will be held in the Commons Area at Doniphan West High School. All are welcome to attend and share in this meaningful and uplifting occasion.
This evening will offer a time of reflection, gratitude, and blessing as we celebrate our graduates and surround them with faith and encouragement as they prepare for the journey ahead.
The service will be held in the Commons Area at Doniphan West High School. All are welcome to attend and share in this meaningful and uplifting occasion.
Doniphan West Senior Spotlight: Braelynn Chartier
Doniphan West Senior Spotlight
