Get to know your board members—the dedicated leaders who help guide our school, support our mission, and shape our vision for the future. We asked each board member, “What inspired you to serve on the Doniphan West Board of Education?” Read their responses and learn why they’re proud to help lead Doniphan West as we continue Stampeding to Excellence! 🐎


HS BB TVL Tournament @ Washington County, 1/19
Girls vs Centralia
35-69
Boys vs Blue Valley
36-23








🏀HS Basketball
📅Monday, January 19, 2026
⏰Girls 3:15 PM
Boys 4:45 PM
🆚Girls vs. Centralia
Boys vs. Blue Valley
📍115 N D St.
Washington, KS 66968
📅Monday, January 19, 2026
⏰Girls 3:15 PM
Boys 4:45 PM
🆚Girls vs. Centralia
Boys vs. Blue Valley
📍115 N D St.
Washington, KS 66968

💪 Royal Valley 2026 Powerlifting Meet Results 💪
Outstanding performances by our lifters at the Royal Valley 2026 Powerlifting Meet!
🏆 Eli Gibson
• Men’s Junior 220 lb Division
• 1st Place – Bench Press: 305 lbs (Meet Record)
(Previous record set by W. Kuhnert, 2025)
• 2nd Place Overall – Combined Total: 810 lbs
🏆 William Kuhnert
• Men’s Junior Heavyweight Division
• 1st Place – Bench Press: 340 lbs (Meet Record)
(Previous record set by T. Richey, 2016)
Great work by both athletes—strong performances and well-earned records. 💪
Outstanding performances by our lifters at the Royal Valley 2026 Powerlifting Meet!
🏆 Eli Gibson
• Men’s Junior 220 lb Division
• 1st Place – Bench Press: 305 lbs (Meet Record)
(Previous record set by W. Kuhnert, 2025)
• 2nd Place Overall – Combined Total: 810 lbs
🏆 William Kuhnert
• Men’s Junior Heavyweight Division
• 1st Place – Bench Press: 340 lbs (Meet Record)
(Previous record set by T. Richey, 2016)
Great work by both athletes—strong performances and well-earned records. 💪
HS Wrestling @ St.Marys, 1/17
Layla Kuhnert 1st
Ava Wright 2nd
Bri Guilliams 2nd
Adison Smart 2nd
Hailey Tracy 3rd
Chana Anna 6th
Brenner Lowe 1st
Gabe Johnson 1st
Maurrice Schaber 5th
Jerek Shoemaker 5th
Easton Shelton 6th
HS Wrestling @ MHMA, 1/15
Chana Anna 2-1
Adison Smart 0-1
Addy Rhodd 0-2
Arya Scott 2-1
Ava Wright 1-1
Layla Kuhnert 1-0
Bri Guilliams 2-0
Kinley Shoemaker 1-2
Malique Doss 0-2
Wyatt Garrison 0-2
Charlie Hoffman 0-2
Hayden Hoffman 0-2
Braxton Jolly 2-1
Brenner Lowe 2-0
William Moppin 1-1
Will Symns 0-3
Easton Shelton 2-1
Kayson Smith 0-2
Jerek Shoemaker 2-0
Quintin Pendleton 0-2
Camden Gonzales 2-1
Victor Avalos 0-2
Bentley Kramer 1-1
Maurrice Schaber 1-1
Sean Gentry 1-1
Gabe Johnson 2-0








JH BB vs Onaga, 1/15
A Girls- 26-28
A Boys- 22-55
B Boys- 20-22
B Girls- 6-17










🏀 JH Basketball
📅 Thursday, January 15th, 2026
⏰4:00 PM
🆚Onaga JH
📍402 E. Main St.
Highland, KS 66035
📅 Thursday, January 15th, 2026
⏰4:00 PM
🆚Onaga JH
📍402 E. Main St.
Highland, KS 66035

🤼♂️ HS Boys & Girls Wrestling
📅 Thursday, January 15th, 2026
⏰4:30 PM
🆚 MH-MA
📍 1000 Green St,
Atchison, KS 66002
📅 Thursday, January 15th, 2026
⏰4:30 PM
🆚 MH-MA
📍 1000 Green St,
Atchison, KS 66002

JH Girls Wrestling @ Oskaloosa, 1/14
Bella Simmons 2-2
Emily Tracey 3-1
Alyxandra Ellsworth 3-1
Grayson Lee 3-0
Marryssa Johansen 0-4







Highlights from the January 12th Regular Board of Education Meeting!

HS BB vs. Frankfort
Girls
JV: 23-4
Varsity: 66-43
Boys
C-Team: 16-15
JV: 48-35
Varsity: 60-47
#MustangPride










Thank you to Ben Leatherman and Brett Miner for their years of service on the Doniphan West School Board. Your leadership has helped guide our district forward.

🏀 JV/V Basketball
📅 Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
⏰4:00 PM
🆚 Frankfort HS
📍 402 E. Main St.
Highland, KS 66035
📅 Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
⏰4:00 PM
🆚 Frankfort HS
📍 402 E. Main St.
Highland, KS 66035

JH BB @ Onaga, 1/12
A Girls- 21-24
A Boys- 18-55
B Boys- 37-28
B Girls- 6-23










JH Girls Wrestling @ Royal Valley, 1/12
Bella Simmons 1-2
Emily Tracey 2-1
Alyxandra Ellsworth 2-1
Grayson Lee 2-0
Marryssa Johansen 0-2







Treat yourself, your friends, or your loved ones to a Candy Gram from the DWHS STUCO! Each Candy Gram includes a full-size candy bar and a handwritten note. Candy Grams will be delivered on Valentine's Day, Feb. 13th, during HS & JH Lunch/Guided Studies and to the Elementary homerooms.
$3 per candy gram
Order forms must be returned to the Office (HS/JH) or Homeroom (Elementary) by February 2 at 3:30 p.m.
Attached below is the Candy Gram Order Form. Thank you for supporting your DWHS STUCO!
Candy Gram Order Form

Congratulations to the Doniphan West Elementary Mustang students who maintained perfect attendance during the second quarter of the school year. Thank you for showing up every day ready to learn—we are proud of you!








🏀 JH Basketball
📅Monday, January 12th, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM
🆚 Onaga JH
📍500 High St.
Onaga, KS 66521
📅Monday, January 12th, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM
🆚 Onaga JH
📍500 High St.
Onaga, KS 66521


