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
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
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.
Extra Blankets for Sale! 🐰🌷
The Doniphan West Freshman Class has approximately 35 blankets remaining from their winter fundraiser. If you missed the chance to purchase one earlier this winter, now is the perfect time!
These cozy blankets would make a great Easter gift for family and friends. 🌷🐰
To place an order:
📧 Email: tallen@usd111.org
📱 Text your order to: 785-741-3306
Payment:
Cash or Check Only
Thank you for supporting the Doniphan West Freshman Class! 🐰🌷
The Doniphan West Freshman Class has approximately 35 blankets remaining from their winter fundraiser. If you missed the chance to purchase one earlier this winter, now is the perfect time!
These cozy blankets would make a great Easter gift for family and friends. 🌷🐰
To place an order:
📧 Email: tallen@usd111.org
📱 Text your order to: 785-741-3306
Payment:
Cash or Check Only
Thank you for supporting the Doniphan West Freshman Class! 🐰🌷
We are looking to hire Bus Drivers. If you are interested, contact James Bottom at jbottom@usd111.org or call 785-442-3286
🐝 You’re Invited to the County Spelling Bee! 🐝
Doniphan West is excited to host the Annual County Spelling Bee on Tuesday, February 11, starting at 4:00 PM at Doniphan West High School.
Come cheer on our amazing student spellers in grades 4–8 as they showcase their hard work, dedication, and spelling skills! 📚✨
🎉 Admission is free, and all families, friends, and community members are welcome.
Doniphan West is excited to host the Annual County Spelling Bee on Tuesday, February 11, starting at 4:00 PM at Doniphan West High School.
Come cheer on our amazing student spellers in grades 4–8 as they showcase their hard work, dedication, and spelling skills! 📚✨
🎉 Admission is free, and all families, friends, and community members are welcome.
USD 111 Doniphan West is looking for staff, students, families, & engaged community partners to develop ideas and solutions, prioritize requirements and wellness for staff/students, and help shape our academic calendar for Board of Education approval!
Please let us know you would like to be involved, or share any suggestions/feedback here: USD 111 2026-27 Calendar Survey
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! 🐎
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!
November was career exploration month. During the month of November students in grades 3-6 created career slideshow presentations. Two sixth graders shared their presentations at the December Board Meeting.
🏀 Game Day, Mustangs! 🏀
Join us at home tonight as the Junior High takes on the Frankfort Wildcats!
Games start at 4:00 PM with the B-Team Girls, followed by the B-Team Boys, then the A-Team Girls, and finally the A-Team Boys.
🔥 Come out, get loud, and support your Mustangs! 🔥
Join us at home tonight as the Junior High takes on the Frankfort Wildcats!
Games start at 4:00 PM with the B-Team Girls, followed by the B-Team Boys, then the A-Team Girls, and finally the A-Team Boys.
🔥 Come out, get loud, and support your Mustangs! 🔥
Reminder: Join us for Social Media 101: What Every Parent Should Know
Friday, Nov 21 | 6:30 PM on Zoom
Learn how to help your kids stay safe online.
Zoom link has been emailed and also posted in Rooms.
#MustangPride
Friday, Nov 21 | 6:30 PM on Zoom
Learn how to help your kids stay safe online.
Zoom link has been emailed and also posted in Rooms.
#MustangPride
Retake Picture Day is TOMORROW!
If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 0084YCF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order.
If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 0084YCF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order.
Join us for Social Media 101: What Every Parent Should Know
Friday, Nov 21 | 6:30 PM on Zoom
Learn how to help your kids stay safe online.
Zoom link will be emailed.
#MustangPride
Friday, Nov 21 | 6:30 PM on Zoom
Learn how to help your kids stay safe online.
Zoom link will be emailed.
#MustangPride
Congratulations to Doniphan West USD 111 on Another Year of Academic Excellence!
Doniphan West USD 111 continues to demonstrate outstanding academic achievement year after year — and this year is no exception. We are proud to share that our district has once again been recognized by Commissioner Randy Watson and the Kansas Department of Education with STAR Awards for Excellence in Education.
Earning STAR recognition is a significant accomplishment for any district, and we are honored to consistently receive not only STARs but Gold and Silver awards in the categories that matter most for the success of our students and graduates. This achievement reflects the exceptional commitment to excellence across all Kansas schools — and Doniphan West stands among the very best.
A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated staff, talented teachers, hardworking students, and supportive families. Your collective efforts and commitment make these accomplishments possible.
Great job, Doniphan West! We are proud of all we have achieved together and look forward to continued success in the years ahead.
Doniphan West USD 111 continues to demonstrate outstanding academic achievement year after year — and this year is no exception. We are proud to share that our district has once again been recognized by Commissioner Randy Watson and the Kansas Department of Education with STAR Awards for Excellence in Education.
Earning STAR recognition is a significant accomplishment for any district, and we are honored to consistently receive not only STARs but Gold and Silver awards in the categories that matter most for the success of our students and graduates. This achievement reflects the exceptional commitment to excellence across all Kansas schools — and Doniphan West stands among the very best.
A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated staff, talented teachers, hardworking students, and supportive families. Your collective efforts and commitment make these accomplishments possible.
Great job, Doniphan West! We are proud of all we have achieved together and look forward to continued success in the years ahead.
The Junior class has a limited supply of NEON shirts to sell. $10 each.
Please call or text Erica @ 816-262-7397 to place your order. Orders can be delivered to your student at the Elementary or High School, or other arrangements can be made.
Payment options include Venmo, cash or check.
Available Sizes/Colors:
Youth XS - green or orange
Youth Small - green, pink or orange
Youth Medium - green, pink or orange
Youth Large - green, pink or orange
Adult Small - green or orange
Adult Medium - green
Please call or text Erica @ 816-262-7397 to place your order. Orders can be delivered to your student at the Elementary or High School, or other arrangements can be made.
Payment options include Venmo, cash or check.
Available Sizes/Colors:
Youth XS - green or orange
Youth Small - green, pink or orange
Youth Medium - green, pink or orange
Youth Large - green, pink or orange
Adult Small - green or orange
Adult Medium - green
Librarian, Stacey Miner, kicked off the St. Joe Mustang Reading Program with an assembly at the elementary school.
Doniphan West Elementary had a great time at the NED’s Resiliency Ride assembly today!
Our guest speaker, Matt, wowed the students with some incredible yo-yo tricks while sharing an important message: Never Give Up, Encourage Others, and Do Your Best.
Students have the opportunity to purchase yo-yos over the next two weeks.
Click here to check them out: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/60f9d11908866a0b6a25adac/6886fffc5f9cd58498f2febd_RR-US-SH-072725.pdf
September Board Meeting Highlights
Board Meeting Announcement -
Date: September 8, 2025
Location: JH/HS Library
Revenue Neutral Hearing at 5:00 PM
Budget Hearing at 5:15 PM
Regular Board Meeting 5:30 PM
All meeting agendas can be found on the school website.
Link to Paperless Meetings
Join us for Elementary Open House tonight! You will get extremely important information for the new school year. See you soon! Doors open at 6:00.
