Doniphan West USD 111

🚜🎉 Drive Your Tractor to School Day 🎉🚜

Get ready to celebrate FFA Week in a BIG way! The Doniphan West FFA Chapter is excited to host Drive Your Tractor to School Day on Friday, February 27! 🌾✨

Students are invited to bring their tractors and show off their pride. Participants must have a valid farm permit or be of legal driving age.

Tractors will be parked in the lot east of the high school—so shine them up and get ready to line them up! 🚜🌟

Have questions? Contact the high school office for more information.

Let’s make it a powerful, pride-filled day at Doniphan West! 💙🧡

Let's travel to Lyndon to support our boys in the first round of Sub-State! The theme on Friday is "frat", we hope to see you all there!🏀📣

Join us in sending off the HS Wrestlers as they travel to Hays, KS, to compete at STATE! 🤼‍♂️

The Junior High traveled to Onaga yesterday to compete in the OTL Scholars Bowl. We are proud to share that the team earned 2nd place!

When asked what they enjoyed most about Scholars Bowl, one student shared, “I didn’t know as much as I do now!” Others said the snacks were the best part of the day!

Congratulations to this group of young learners and leaders representing Doniphan West so well!

Do you have a child ages 10–16 who loves helping others and wants to build valuable life skills? This is the perfect opportunity!

The Doniphan County Health Department, Parents as Teachers, and K-State Research and Extension are teaming up to offer an exciting Babysitters Clinic on March 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Highland Christian Church Fellowship Hall.

This hands-on clinic is a fantastic opportunity for students ages 10–16 to gain confidence, learn important safety tips, and develop practical babysitting skills they can use right away. Whether they’re just getting started or looking to sharpen their skills, this clinic will set them up for success!

Don’t miss out on this fun and empowering experience!

The Doniphan West Music Department would like to announce the January, 2026 Musicians of the Month! Kindergarten- Cal Wolvington Cal is a great student who consistently works hard. He does his best to listen and follow directions. Cal cares about those around him and does his best at all times. 1st Grade-Rosaleen Winder Rosaleen does a great job at listening and participating during class time. She always tries her best and encourages others to do the same! 2nd Grade-Brittie Geiger Brittie comes to school daily with goals in mind. Whatever she is doing and whenever it is, she gives 100% EVERY. SINGLE. DAY! She is a great friend and student. Thank you, Brittie, for always being the best version of yourself! 3rd Grade-Brynlee Zeit Brynlee is a great student who always works hard. She always has a smile on her face and does her best to listen, follow directions, and come to class ready to learn. 4th Grade-Max Johnson Max is a great student with a great attitude. He often has a smile on his face and works hard to complete his work to the best of his ability. 5th Grade-Mayson Lee Mayson is a wonderful student who puts in great effort to be the best he can. He does a great job listening, following directions, and finishing what he is working on. He is an overall great student and classmate. 5th Grade Band-Emma Scholz Emma does an amazing job in band. She is doing a great job at learning the flute and becoming a leader in her section. She is a very good student who is nice to her fellow classmates and is a good friend. 6th Grade-Koder Saunders Koder is a great kid and student. He works hard daily, consistently paying attention and following directions. He is quick to do what is asked and always does it to the best of his ability. He is also a great friend. 6th Grade Band-Andrew McCauley Andrew takes his music very seriously. He practices daily and has become an amazing trumpet player. He always pays attention, works hard, and has been learning multiple instruments as well as sitting in with the High School Pep Band. Junior High Band-Kamryn Heinrich Kamryn is a hard worker and has been doing an amazing job in class. She is focused and does well with following directions. She always does her best and plays to the best of her ability. Mahayla Labrozzi Mahayla always tries her best and is very organized. She works hard to learn and has been looking into learning how to play multiple instruments. She has been a great leader in her section. High School Band-Avery Hendrix Avery has been working hard in band and gets better daily. Her section says she improves by 6-7% each day. She has a great sense of humor and does an amazing job. Congratulations and thank you for your hard work!

Come cheer on your Lady Mustangs as they host the first round of sub-state! We invite the community to join us in “White Out Night” (wear white!).

‼️The JH Track meeting scheduled for tonight has been moved to tomorrow, February 24th, at 5:30 PM.‼️

Doniphan West Weekly Activity Schedule Feb 23- 28 https://tinyurl.com/DW02232026

HS Boys 3-2-1A WR Regionals at Rossville, 2/21 Braxton Jolly: 0-2 Kayson Smith: 0-2 William Moppin: 0-2 Hayden Hoffman: 1-2 Alecius Tebo: 0-2 Congratulations on great season! #MustangPride

🤼‍♂️HS Boys Regional Wrestling
📅Saturday, February 21st, 2026
⏰9:00 AM
📍Rossville High School
800 Main St.
Rossville, KS 66533

HS BB at Washington Co., 2/20 Girls Varsity: 61-24 Boys JV: 62-38 Varsity: 49-61

🏀HS Basketball
📅Friday, Febraury 20th, 2026
⏰4:45 PM
🆚Washington County HS
📍Washington County High School
115 N D St.
Washington, KS 66968

USD 111 – Doniphan West Jr./Sr. High School (Highland, KS)
Teaching Opening – HS ELA / JH Electives (2026–2027 School Year)

Doniphan West Jr./Sr. High School is seeking a qualified, student-centered educator for a High School English Language Arts and Junior High Elective teaching position.

Possible Teaching Assignment May Include:

2 sections of 9th Grade ELA

1 section of Digital Media Technology (Yearbook)

1 section of Senior Project

2 sections of Junior High electives (TBD)

The final schedule will be determined based on candidate strengths and certification areas.

Qualifications:

Must hold a Kansas Teaching License or be eligible to obtain one.

Interested candidates should contact:

Chris Lackey
Principal
Doniphan West Jr./Sr. High School
clackey@usd111.org

USD 111 – Doniphan West Jr./Sr. High School (Highland, KS)
Teaching Opening – 2026-2027 School Year

Doniphan West Jr./Sr. High School is seeking a qualified and student-centered educator for a High School Science / JH-HS Elective teaching position.

Possible Teaching Assignment May Include:

2 sections of Physical Science (10th grade) or Biology (9th grade)

2 sections of Physical Education (Junior High or High School)

2 sections of Junior High electives (TBD)

The final schedule will be determined based on candidate strengths and certification areas. Alternate combinations may be considered.

Qualifications:

Must hold a Kansas Teaching License or be eligible to obtain one.

Interested candidates should contact:

Chris Lackey, Principal
Doniphan West Jr./Sr. High School
clackey@usd111.org

This morning at Doniphan West Jr./Sr. High School, in coordination with the Doniphan County Sheriff’s Department, Highland Police Department, and the Kansas Highway Patrol K-9 Unit, a walkthrough of the building and parking lot was conducted. We followed our “Lock-In” procedures, with students remaining in their classrooms and continuing classwork as normal.

The walkthrough lasted approximately 30 minutes, after which the Lock-In was lifted. School safety continues to be our top priority.