A big SHOUT-OUT to First Option Bank for providing breakfast for our faculty and staff this morning! All district employees gathered to kick off the new school year, and their generosity helped us start the day—and the year—on a great note. Thank you for supporting Doniphan West!


Meet the Mustangs! 🧡💙
As we gear up for the 2026–2027 school year, we’re excited to introduce the amazing people who make DWest such a special place! Follow along as we spotlight our staff, share a little about who they are, and put some faces to the names you’ll see around DWest. Let’s make it a great year, Mustangs!
As we gear up for the 2026–2027 school year, we’re excited to introduce the amazing people who make DWest such a special place! Follow along as we spotlight our staff, share a little about who they are, and put some faces to the names you’ll see around DWest. Let’s make it a great year, Mustangs!




Hello Mustangs!
The booster club has an apparel order in the works to be launched after Labor Day. See the attached flyer for info!
The booster club has an apparel order in the works to be launched after Labor Day. See the attached flyer for info!

📢 Important Update for DWHS Early College Students
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – 1:00 p.m.
🎓 Students taking ONLINE HCC courses:
Please report to DWHS at 1:00 p.m.
🏫 Students taking ON-CAMPUS HCC courses:
Please report to the HCC Welcome Center in the Administration Building at 1:00 p.m. Then report to DWHS afterward for Chromebook pickup.
Please make sure you report to the correct location based on your course schedule. We look forward to seeing you!
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – 1:00 p.m.
🎓 Students taking ONLINE HCC courses:
Please report to DWHS at 1:00 p.m.
🏫 Students taking ON-CAMPUS HCC courses:
Please report to the HCC Welcome Center in the Administration Building at 1:00 p.m. Then report to DWHS afterward for Chromebook pickup.
Please make sure you report to the correct location based on your course schedule. We look forward to seeing you!

🍎✏️ School starts here! Join us Monday, 17, from 5:30–6:30 PM to meet your teacher and kick off an amazing year! 🧡💙

🏐 JH Volleyball Mustang Gear! 🏐
Get your Mustang gear ordered and ready for volleyball season! 💙🧡
Orders are due August 17th!
🏈 Doniphan West Jr. High Football 🏈
We are beginning preparations for the upcoming football season and would like to get an idea of how many students plan to participate.
If your child plans to play junior high football during the 2026–2027 school year, please complete the form linked below. Please submit one form for each student.
Thank you for helping us prepare for a great season!
https://forms.gle/eUzhvdsGY3YcuY3C6
We are beginning preparations for the upcoming football season and would like to get an idea of how many students plan to participate.
If your child plans to play junior high football during the 2026–2027 school year, please complete the form linked below. Please submit one form for each student.
Thank you for helping us prepare for a great season!
https://forms.gle/eUzhvdsGY3YcuY3C6
📚 New school. New adventures. New memories. See you at 7th Grade Back to School Night on August 17 at 6:30 PM! 📚

🎓 DWHS EARLY COLLEGE STUDENTS 🎓
Important Information
All DWHS Early College students should /report to the HCC Welcome Center in the Administration Building at 1:00 p.m on 8/12/2026.
Students will:
• Receive information about their class locations
• Pick up their textbooks
• Return to DWHS to pick up their Chromebooks
We look forward to seeing everyone and helping you get ready for a great year!
Important Information
All DWHS Early College students should /report to the HCC Welcome Center in the Administration Building at 1:00 p.m on 8/12/2026.
Students will:
• Receive information about their class locations
• Pick up their textbooks
• Return to DWHS to pick up their Chromebooks
We look forward to seeing everyone and helping you get ready for a great year!

We're looking for the next member of the USD 111 family! 🧡💙
USD 111 is now accepting applications for the position of District Treasurer. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting students and staff, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your résumé to spegram@usd111.org.
Join us as we continue preparing students for success!
USD 111 is now accepting applications for the position of District Treasurer. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting students and staff, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your résumé to spegram@usd111.org.
Join us as we continue preparing students for success!

Mark your calendar for this fun event you and your family don’t want to miss! Join us for our Annual Foam Golf Tournament, Cornhole Tournament and Silent Auction at Kirkwood & Co. August 15th! Thank you to PTO for all your hard work on this!

Join a great team of professionals dedicated to education!

In person enrollment tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug 4. OPTIONAL! Only if you need assistance or want to pay in person, both schools are open 8:00-4:00.

👟 Back-to-school season is here! The Soles for Christ Shoe Giveaway will be held August 10–11. Please see the flyer below for details and required documents. 🎒
📚 Yearbook Pickup Reminder! 📚
If you purchased a 2025–2026 yearbook, you may pick it up Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the HS/JH office.
We also have 27 extra yearbooks available for purchase for $30 each.
We look forward to seeing you! 🧡💙
If you purchased a 2025–2026 yearbook, you may pick it up Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the HS/JH office.
We also have 27 extra yearbooks available for purchase for $30 each.
We look forward to seeing you! 🧡💙
📅 The School Year at a Glance is Here! 🍎
Planning just got easier! Check out our 2026–2027 Year at a Glance calendar for important school dates, breaks, holidays, and key events throughout the year.
Be sure to save the flyer and keep it handy as you plan for a great school year. We look forward to welcoming both new and returning students and families for an amazing school year!
#USD111 #BackToSchool #SchoolCalendar #YearAtAGlance
Planning just got easier! Check out our 2026–2027 Year at a Glance calendar for important school dates, breaks, holidays, and key events throughout the year.
Be sure to save the flyer and keep it handy as you plan for a great school year. We look forward to welcoming both new and returning students and families for an amazing school year!
#USD111 #BackToSchool #SchoolCalendar #YearAtAGlance

Doniphan West Jr/ Sr High School 2026-2027 Supplemental Openings
If interested in one of these positions contact Derek Shelton - dshelton@usd111.org

📚✏️ School Enrollment Opens the Last Week of July! ✏️📚
It's almost time to get ready for another great school year! Enrollment will be live during the last week of July. Be sure to complete your enrollment as soon as it opens so your student is ready for the first day of school.
📝 The school supply list is attached to this post so you can get a head start on back-to-school shopping.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for an amazing year! 🎒🍎




📚 We're Hiring! 🍎
USD 111 is looking for a caring and dependable Elementary Library Paraprofessional to join our team!
✨ Position Details:
• 7.5 hours per day
• Student contact days only
📧 Send your resume to: jcoleman@usd111.org
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!
#USD111 #NowHiring #EducationJobs #LibraryParaprofessional #JoinOurTeam
USD 111 is looking for a caring and dependable Elementary Library Paraprofessional to join our team!
✨ Position Details:
• 7.5 hours per day
• Student contact days only
📧 Send your resume to: jcoleman@usd111.org
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!
#USD111 #NowHiring #EducationJobs #LibraryParaprofessional #JoinOurTeam






