The Director of Maintenance position is open!
If you are interested contact Dr. Hanzlicek at VHanzlicek@usd111.org
Special Board Meeting for a Capital Improvements work session and possible approval of a few employment contracts. May 27th @5:30. Agenda: bit.ly/3T5LkRM
The Doniphan West Music Department would like to announce the April and May Musicians of the Month.
Kindergarten
Wakely Hawkins
Wakely has been doing an amazing job in music. She is a polite student who listens well and follows directions, and she always does her best with her songs.
Curt Smith
Curt has been doing an amazing job in music this year. He works hard, listens well and does what is asked of him. While working on his songs, he puts a lot of effort in and does what he can to make himself a better musician.
1st Grade
Demi Winchester
Demi is a great student who always works hard in class. She does well at listening and following directions and always works to get better.
Magnolia Allison
Magnolia is a great student. She follows directions, listens well and gives a great amount of effort. Each day she comes to class, you know that you will get a great amount of effort from her.
2nd Grade
Alayna Gilmore
Alayna is a polite student who always works hard to get better. She does a great job at listening to instructions and following directions. She is kind to her fellow classmates and always gives her best.
Finley Wilson
Finley is new to our school and fits in perfectly with her class. She is attentive and works hard. She is a sweet and kind girl who always strives to do what is expected.
3rd Grade
Jagger Lambert
Jagger is a great student who works hard and does what is asked of him. Each day, he comes to class with a smile on his face. He does a great job with his songs and always tries to better himself.
Mariah Steltenpohl
Mariah is a kind student who works hard and always tries her best. She is very polite and is quick to do what is asked of her. She has been a great addition to the class this year.
4th Grade
Emma Scholz
Emma is a hard-working student who always strives to do her best. She does a great job listening and following directions and continually bettering herself. She is a great role model for her class.
Alylah Sellars
Alylah has been a great addition to her class this year. She does a great job listening to all instructions and following the directions. She works hard to improve and continually gives her best effort.
5th Grade
Braylynn Clark-Ernzen
Braylynn has been doing a great job in music. She does great at listening to and following directions. She has done an amazing job stepping up and working to get better in music and has recently joined band.
Abby Winters
Abby has been doing a great job with following directions and meeting expectations. She works hard in class and always wants to get better. She focuses to learn her songs and always puts in the extra effort.
5th Grade Band
Steel Fuemmeler
Steel has been working extra hard the last few months. His playing has changed a lot recently and he has quickly jumped to one of the top in the class. He has been showing so much improvement and all classmates are noticing.
Hadi Idol
Hadi works hard to make sure every note comes out right. She listens well and follows instructions. She always does a great job in class and is always pushing to get better.
6th Grade
Arryanna Haulcomb
Arryanna always has a smile on her face and uses good manners. She does a great job of listening to instructions and following directions. She works hard to learn her songs and consistently does what she needs to.
Elaina Hallsworth
Elaina is a hard worker who always has a smile on her face. She works hard to overcome any obstacle that may be in front of her and isn’t afraid to ask questions to get a better understanding. She is polite and does a great job listening and following all directions.
6th Grade Band
Brayden Keller
Brayden has been working hard to learn the trumpet and has been doing a great job. He puts a lot of effort in each day to get as good as he can.
Brentten Hollister
Brentten has been working very hard during band. He has shown great improvement of his abilities and has been more focused. Each day, he works hard to better himself.
Junior High Band
Kohl Zent Kohl is a great student who cares a lot about music. He does a great job listening, following instructions, and implementing what he has learned. He is very passionate about playing bass and is always trying to improve.
High School Band
Kynna Davis
Kynna has done a great job this year. She works hard to get her parts down and always does her best. She has been willing to come in for extra help and has become the most improved in the trumpet section.
7-12 Choir
Levi Garrison
Levi has been working hard to become a better singer and learn his parts. He has done a great job stepping up and helping to lead the Baritone section.
Congratulations and thank you for your hard work!
Doniphan West HS Softball @ Centralia 5.16.25
Game 1: L 0-16
Game 2: L 4-14
#MustangPride
HS Track at TVL at Washington Co., 5/15
#MustangPride
Results
https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/584299?utm_source=anet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tfresultsposted
HS Baseball Quarterfinals at Oskaloosa vs. Maranatha Christian Academy, 5/14
10-0
Semifinals at Valley Falls at 4:00 p.m. vs. Oskaloosa or KCC, 5/19
#MustangPride
https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Baseball/2-1ARegional.cfm?Activity=3&Class=2-1A&WeekID=6111
Our 2025-2026 Doniphan West Cheer & Dance Squads! Congratulations everyone!
Don't forget to stop by the High School from 3:30-5:30 this afternoon to help Mrs. Marla Taylor and Mrs. Diane Holzhey celebrate their retirement!!
Preschool graduation was today.
Introducing the Doniphan West Class of 2038.
Have a great summer!
Doniphan West Weekly Activities Schedule for May 12th. https://tinyurl.com/DwestWeeklyActivitiesMay12
Fifteen DWHS Seniors Celebrate Graduation and Awards on May 10
https://www.usd111.org/article/2206680
Congratulations to DWHS junior Dustin Veach!
Dustin is now the official state record holder for most stolen bases in a single baseball game, with 7 steals against MHMA on April 17! 🏆⚾
Head baseball coach John Paolino commented, "Speed and instincts can't be taught. He has had the green light all season and made the most of it."
His name is now etched into the history books — check it out on the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame site:
🔗 https://www.kshof.org/baseball
Proud moment for our school and baseball program! Let’s go, Dustin! 💪🔥 #StateRecord #MustangPride #DWestBaseball
HS Track at JCN, 5/9
Girls - 3rd
Boys - 6th
New School Records:
200m, 22.49 - Kelby Windmeyer
4 x 100, 51.28 - Jaiydn Smith, Andi Foster, Kayte Falk, Courtney Johson
Congratulations!
Results
https://tinyurl.com/DWestatJCN
#MustangPride
May 12 Regular Board Meeting Agenda: bit.ly/3T5LkRM
Today, the 7th Grade band students and McKinley Hennigan took a trip to Two Timbers to perform for the residents.
Pictured performing are Grace Winters, Jace Hennigan, Brenna Neibling and McKinley Hennigan. Our road crew for today was Julian Trembath.
Doniphan West HS Softball vs Riverside
Game 1: L 3-8
Game 2: L 2-14
#MustangPride
HS Baseball vs. Riverside, 5/8
Game 1: 1-0
Game 2: 3-8
#MustangPride
JH Track at OTL at Frankfort, 5/8
Results
https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/601141/results
#MustangPride
2025 Summer Weights! Starts May, 27th! If you are interested or have any questions contact Coach Paolino at JPaolino@usd111.org
