We are pleased to announce Darien Miskin as the new Head Coach of our Girls Basketball Program.
Currently living in Menan, Darien was born and raised in the Rigby area but spent 20 years in Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. During that time, he pursued his education, built a deck business, and worked for Trex, all while growing his family and gaining basketball coaching experience. Darien served as a student assistant coach at Bellevue University in Nebraska, where he graduated with a degree in sports management and a minor in coaching. Most recently at West Jefferson, Darien has coached our Junior High Boys Basketball Team and our High School Baseball Team.
Darien has been married to Tiffany for nearly 20 years and is the father of five children. In addition to basketball, Darien enjoys being outdoors—especially in the mountains—spending time with family, and serving others. He is the owner of GoliathTech Idaho, a helical pile installation company.
He is excited for the opportunity to coach the Lady Panthers and looks forward to summer ball, skill clinics, and preparations for what he expects to be a competitive season.
Currently living in Menan, Darien was born and raised in the Rigby area but spent 20 years in Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. During that time, he pursued his education, built a deck business, and worked for Trex, all while growing his family and gaining basketball coaching experience. Darien served as a student assistant coach at Bellevue University in Nebraska, where he graduated with a degree in sports management and a minor in coaching. Most recently at West Jefferson, Darien has coached our Junior High Boys Basketball Team and our High School Baseball Team.
Darien has been married to Tiffany for nearly 20 years and is the father of five children. In addition to basketball, Darien enjoys being outdoors—especially in the mountains—spending time with family, and serving others. He is the owner of GoliathTech Idaho, a helical pile installation company.
He is excited for the opportunity to coach the Lady Panthers and looks forward to summer ball, skill clinics, and preparations for what he expects to be a competitive season.
Athletic Performance Training Schedule for May 11-14, 2026
Coach Higgs is back to his regular after school schedule.
Coach Higgs is back to his regular after school schedule.
Congratulations to our High School State Track & Field Qualifiers!!
Besides our District Medal Winners, we had several other track athletes who qualified to compete at state!
State Qualifiers =
3A Individuals: Top 3 winners in each event, plus the next 2 fastest times/marks statewide
3A Relays: District 1st place winners, plus next 4 fastest times statewide
The state competition will take place at Middleton High School, beginning on Friday, May 15 and finishing on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Good Luck!
Besides our District Medal Winners, we had several other track athletes who qualified to compete at state!
State Qualifiers =
3A Individuals: Top 3 winners in each event, plus the next 2 fastest times/marks statewide
3A Relays: District 1st place winners, plus next 4 fastest times statewide
The state competition will take place at Middleton High School, beginning on Friday, May 15 and finishing on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Good Luck!
Congratulations to all of our High School Track & Field District Medal Winners!
Track & Field Districts will be held at Madison High School on May 7 & 8, 2026. Good luck to all of our West Jefferson Athletes!
All track events will run 3A girls, 4A girls first; followed by boys 3A boys, 4A boys.
The starting times listed are approximate.
Thursday, May 7th
11:30 Field Events
12:00 3200 Finals Girls
12:30 3200 Finals Boys
3:00 100m Hurdles Prelims
3:20 110m Hurdles Prelims
3:40 100m Prelims Girls
4:15 100m Prelims Boys
Break 30 min
5:30 200m Prelims Girls
6:00 200m Prelims Boys
Break 20 minutes
6:50 800m Girls Sprint Medley
7:00 1600m Boys Sprint Medley
Friday, May 9th
11 :00 Field Events
1:00 100m Hurdles Finals
1:20 110m Hurdles Finals
1:40 4x200m Relay
2:00 100m Finals
2:25 800m Finals
2:50 4x100m Finals
3:10 400m Final
3:40 300m Hurdle Finals
20-minute break
4:20 200m Finals
4:40 1600m Finals
5:15 4x400m Relay
All track events will run 3A girls, 4A girls first; followed by boys 3A boys, 4A boys.
The starting times listed are approximate.
Thursday, May 7th
11:30 Field Events
12:00 3200 Finals Girls
12:30 3200 Finals Boys
3:00 100m Hurdles Prelims
3:20 110m Hurdles Prelims
3:40 100m Prelims Girls
4:15 100m Prelims Boys
Break 30 min
5:30 200m Prelims Girls
6:00 200m Prelims Boys
Break 20 minutes
6:50 800m Girls Sprint Medley
7:00 1600m Boys Sprint Medley
Friday, May 9th
11 :00 Field Events
1:00 100m Hurdles Finals
1:20 110m Hurdles Finals
1:40 4x200m Relay
2:00 100m Finals
2:25 800m Finals
2:50 4x100m Finals
3:10 400m Final
3:40 300m Hurdle Finals
20-minute break
4:20 200m Finals
4:40 1600m Finals
5:15 4x400m Relay
Schedule Change - No Tutoring for grades K-6 - Friday, May 8
There are construction projects scheduled for Friday at Terreton Elementary. To simplify busing, we will not offer tutoring for K-6 students at both Terreton and Hamer Elementaries.
There WILL BE tutoring for grades 7-12, and busing will still be available for secondary students.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the school office.
There are construction projects scheduled for Friday at Terreton Elementary. To simplify busing, we will not offer tutoring for K-6 students at both Terreton and Hamer Elementaries.
There WILL BE tutoring for grades 7-12, and busing will still be available for secondary students.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the school office.
High School Students and Parents - Please check your email for important information regarding your students Advanced Opportunity funding for Dual Credit and Overload classes, and Exams. Please also see the attached infographic for an explanation of the email. Thank you! Mr. Gemar
West Jefferson High School's Annual Greenhouse Sale is this Friday!
Spread the word!
Spread the word!
Thank you, Mrs. Parker, for your dedication to our music students!
West Jefferson's Summer Volleyball Camp Info!
Mark your calendars and get signed up with Coach Eddins. Text her at 208-589-8040.
The camp fee needs to be paid with a check or cash on the first day of camp. (No Venmo or Debit/Credit Cards.)
The camp release form can be printed, filled out at home, and brought to camp, or a parent can fill it out on the day of camp before your child can participate.
Volleyball Camp Release Form:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3558/WJHS/3002586/Volleyball_Camp_Release_Form.pdf
Mark your calendars and get signed up with Coach Eddins. Text her at 208-589-8040.
The camp fee needs to be paid with a check or cash on the first day of camp. (No Venmo or Debit/Credit Cards.)
The camp release form can be printed, filled out at home, and brought to camp, or a parent can fill it out on the day of camp before your child can participate.
Volleyball Camp Release Form:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3558/WJHS/3002586/Volleyball_Camp_Release_Form.pdf
If any West Jefferson Alumni or community members would like to wrestle any of our current wrestlers for this fun event, please contact Coach Goodier or Coach Fisher as soon as possible!
The community is invited!!
The community is invited!!
High School Cheer Tryouts are coming up for this year's 8th through 11th graders!
Check back next week for Coach Higgs' Athletic Performance Training Schedule.
Weekly Athletic Schedule for May 4-9, 2026.
It's show time! The West Jefferson High School's musical this year is sure to be amazing, as always!
Please click the link or scan the QR code to request your tickets as soon as possible!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftFLsneJnrwbd5p4JMHDYznEDlPPccU4GO0-pmoNGep-1PGQ/viewform?usp=header
Please click the link or scan the QR code to request your tickets as soon as possible!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftFLsneJnrwbd5p4JMHDYznEDlPPccU4GO0-pmoNGep-1PGQ/viewform?usp=header
Elementary ISAT Testing
Weekly Athletic Schedule for April 27 - May 2, 2026
Coach Higgs' Athletic Performance Training Schedule for April 27-30, 2026
*Coach Higgs has some changes at work that will temporarily affect his evening schedule.
Also, there won't be any Athletic Performance Training next week May 4-7, 2026.
*Coach Higgs has some changes at work that will temporarily affect his evening schedule.
Also, there won't be any Athletic Performance Training next week May 4-7, 2026.
It's already time for High School Baseball Districts! Our boys will play their first game on Saturday, April 25 at 1:30pm at North Fremont High School.
Good luck!!
Here are the current Job Openings at West Jefferson School District #253.
If interested in the Elementary Teaching Position, please submit a Certified Application, cover letter, resume, copy of Idaho Teaching Credential, copy of college transcripts, and three recommendation letters.
If interested in any of the other positions, please submit a Classified Application. Including a resume and recommendation letters is optional.
Applications are available in person at our district office or on our website:
https://www.wjsd.org/o/wjsd/page/employment
West Jefferson School District #253
If interested in the Elementary Teaching Position, please submit a Certified Application, cover letter, resume, copy of Idaho Teaching Credential, copy of college transcripts, and three recommendation letters.
If interested in any of the other positions, please submit a Classified Application. Including a resume and recommendation letters is optional.
Applications are available in person at our district office or on our website:
https://www.wjsd.org/o/wjsd/page/employment
West Jefferson School District #253
