The National Honor Society chapter at Doniphan West High School recently held its induction ceremony, welcoming new members into the organization. Students selected for induction have demonstrated excellence in the four pillars of the National Honor Society: character, scholarship, leadership, and service. These students have shown a commitment to academic success, positive leadership, strong moral character, and serving both their school and community. Congratulations to all of our new members on this outstanding achievement!
16 days ago, Sue Blevins
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KAY Board members recently voted to make a donation to God's Faithful Servants, a Kansas organization, as an international project to meet our gold standard. "God's Faithful Servants wishes to thank the Doniphan West High School KAY Club for your very generous donation of $300.00 to purchase wheelchairs for children in desperate need of mobility, in Mexico. Two of these wheelchairs are a direct result of your clubs donation!! This delivery will take place in the Summer 2027."
16 days ago, Jennifer Haynes
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Our Book Blast event has just a few days left, and the response we've had is AMAZING. Thank You!

Today, we have our 3rd Drawing Prize Winner of a Treasure Chest stuffed with cash, coins, jewels, and candy. This student completed their mission and sent out 10 invitations. Congratulations Johanna! We still have one more drawing prize to give away, the EPIC TREASURE CHEST! Be sure to complete your Treasure Map assignment tonight. You could be the special winner!

Next Steps:
• Already registered? Ensure you have sent at least 10 invitations, so your student qualifies for their prizes and is entered into our drawings!
• Not registered? There's still time! Click below to register your student, invite friends and family, and give your student a chance to win the Epic Treasure Chest!

Get started here: https://app.booksarefun.com/DoniphanWestES66017

Remember, 100% of all contributions stay with the school in the form of books for our students, books for our school, and classroom supplies for our teachers.

16 days ago, Trish Gibson
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Doniphan West Schools has job openings for the 2026-2027 School Year!
If you are interested in any of the positions, send your resume to districtoffice@usd111.org
16 days ago, Kaitlin Weis
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"Let's start the day with some exciting news. We now have our 2nd Drawing Prize Winner in our Book Blast!

Congratulations to Piper for winning the treasure chest stuffed with cash, coins, jewels, and candy! Who wants to be our next winner? We still have two more drawing prizes to give away, so be sure to complete your Treasure Map assignment tonight for a chance to win your very own treasure chest like Piper."

17 days ago, Trish Gibson
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Senior Spotlight: Ella Haynes
17 days ago, Sue Blevins
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JH Track @ Falls City, 4/7 Results https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/650943/results #MustangPride
17 days ago, Derek Shelton
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17 days ago, Derek Shelton
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As the final SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone) activity of the year, Doniphan West juniors and seniors attended a county mock DUI crash. Doniphan County first responders along with our Magistrate Judge, County Attorney, as well as state and local partners combined efforts to provide the exercise for students. The exercise was conducted at the Wathena City Park on Friday, March 27, 2026. The exercise was very impactful and a great reminder that impaired driving is a very dangerous situation with true consequences. Thank you to all who participated. Seniors Brooklyn Denton and Jaidyn Smith played roles in the mock event.
18 days ago, Heidi Blair
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Doniphan West Elementary students in grades 3–6 will begin State Assessments tomorrow, April 8–9. Testing will continue during the week of April 15.

State testing can sometimes feel stressful, but with a little preparation and encouragement, students can feel confident and ready to do their very best! Families can help support their child by following these simple tips:

• Get plenty of rest 😴 — Encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep before each testing day so they wake up refreshed and ready to learn.

• Eat a healthy breakfast 🍎 — A nutritious breakfast can help students stay focused, energized, and ready to do their best.

• Offer encouragement 💙 — Remind your child that they are prepared and capable. Encourage them to stay positive, take their time, and simply do their best. A few kind words can make a big difference!

• Arrive at school on time ⏰ — Being on time helps students begin the day feeling calm, settled, and prepared.

• Dress comfortably 👕 — Comfortable clothing can help students feel more relaxed and focused during testing.

We know our students have worked hard all year, and we are proud of them. Let’s work together to help them feel confident and ready to shine!
18 days ago, Sue Blevins
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HS Baseball @ Valley Heights, 4/6 Game 1 4-2 Game 2 4-3
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HS Softball @ Valley Heights, 4/6 Game 1 1-5 Game 2 0-4
18 days ago, Derek Shelton
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Senior Spotlight: Emmyjo Whetstine
19 days ago, Sue Blevins
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HS JV Baseball @ Valley Falls, 4/3 Game 1 9-3 Game 2 5-0
21 days ago, Derek Shelton
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Senior Spotlight: Clara Feighner
22 days ago, Sue Blevins
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Wow - our Book Blast is off to a great start!

Congratulations to (Lyric) for winning our first drawing prize: the Book Blast Treasure Chest! Our quest to level up our readers has never been so much fun! We’re blasting through our mission to earn as many books as possible for our students. Register now and invite 10+ contacts to be entered into the drawings for our Treasure Chests!
#booksarefun #bookraiser #bookblastadventures #epictreasurechest #treasure @go.booksarefun
23 days ago, Trish Gibson
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Photos from the visit from Miss Rodeo Topeka!
24 days ago, Rachel Gibson
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Preschool through 2nd grade students were treated to a visit from Emmy, 2025 Miss Rodeo Topeka, this week. Emmy is a rodeo queen so she visited for "Q" week for the kindergarten classes. Emmy read a book to the students and spoke about her adventures as a rodeo queen.
24 days ago, Rachel Gibson
This week at D-West Elementary, students were challenged to demonstrate initiative—the ability to take action and step up before being asked. Several students did an outstanding job showing this important character trait!

Congratulations to:
• Henley Fuhrman
• Braylynn Clark-Ernzen
• Ariel Koehler
• Hadi Idol
• Adym Jolly – 6th Grade

• Jayden Moore
• Garrett Stonebarger – 2nd Grade

• Rowan Jakeman
• Abigail Brand – 1st Grade

• Ali Wahweotten – Kindergarten

We are proud of these students for taking the initiative and setting a great example for others!
24 days ago, Sue Blevins
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Family Engagement Opportunity

Book Blast BOOK OPENING Day is Scheduled for April 27th at 2:30. All students will receive at least 1 FREE Book to open and read. We hope someone from your family is able to join the celebration.

Don't Worry: If no family member is available to attend, staff members can read with your child.

24 days ago, Trish Gibson
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