We’re hiring an Assistant Baseball Coach at Doniphan West! If interested, reach out to Coach Paolino at jpaolino@usd111.org or Derek Shelton at dshelton@usd111.org.
Special Board Meeting
Monday Feb. 23, 2026
DWHS Library at 5:00 pm
Executive Session to discuss non-elected personnel matters, pursuant to exception under KOMA
📅Friday, Febraury 20th, 2026
⏰4:45 PM
🆚Washington County HS
📍Washington County High School
115 N D St.
Washington, KS 66968
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
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
The walkthrough lasted approximately 30 minutes, after which the Lock-In was lifted. School safety continues to be our top priority.
Come support Jaidyn’s Senior Project and help save lives!
🩸 Join us for a blood drive at Doniphan West High School on Thursday, March 5, from 1:00–5:00 PM.
One donation can save up to three lives — your support truly makes a difference!
📩 Questions? Contact Jaidyn Smith at jaidyn.smith@usd111.org
Contact Coach Paolino (jpaolino@usd111.org) or Activities Director Derek Shelton (dshelton@usd111.org) for more information.
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District Site Council Meeting
@ DWHS
Wednesday, February 18
5:30 PM
Microsoft Teams opens at 6:00 p.m. and we’ll begin around 6:30 p.m.
The link will be shared via email and posted in Rooms. We hope you can join us!
Calendar Survey #2: Draft proposals
We're looking for: Staff, Students, families & engaged community partners to help shape our 2026-27 academic calendar for Board of Education approval!
Please take a look at the calendar drafts and share any suggestions/feedback you have for the committee here: https://forms.gle/LXc8ReMavBKpcMCJ7
Three Lady Mustangs are headed to Hays for State Wrestling on February 27–28! 💪🤼♀️
Congratulations to Addi Smart, who went 2–2 this past weekend and earned 7th place.
Also qualifying is Chana Anna, finishing 2–3, placing 8th.
Layla Kuhnert led her bracket with a 3–0 record to take the championship!
Congratulations, ladies, on a job well done!
#MustangPride
🏀HS Basketball
📅Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
⏰4:00 PM
🆚Onaga HS
📍Doniphan West High School
402 E. Main St.
Highland, KS 66035
🔷Seniors and parents will be honored between the Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys games
🔶HS Dance Team will perform at the half-time of the Boys Varsity game
🔷There will be a bake sale tonight hosted by the Junior Class
