Our Junior High Wrestling season is underway.
Good luck, wrestlers!!
Good Luck to our HS Cross Country Runners as they compete in the district race today being held at West Jefferson! The girls' race begins at 3:00pm, followed by the boys' race.
Photo credit: Josh Petersen Photography. This copyrighted photo cannot be used without written permission from the photographer.
Current Job Openings as of 10/18/24
Click link for application:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3558/WJSD/2690368/ClassifiedApplication-Fillable.pdf
For Job Description: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3558/WJSD/4956453/Maintenance_Supervisor.pdf
GOOD LUCK TO OUR LADY PANTHERS
as they begin the District Tournament this week.
West Jefferson will play North Fremont Tue. Oct. 22nd at 3:00pm at Thunder Ridge High School in Idaho Falls. They will play again at 5:00pm.
FREE VACCINE CLINIC COMING TO OUR SCHOOL!
Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 3:30pm-6:30pm
in the Terreton Elementary Gym.
This is a great opportunity for all Kindergarten through 12th-grade students to get caught up with their immunizations!
See the flyer for more details!!
Contact our school nurse, Jolyn Burtenshaw, if you have any questions: jolynburtenshaw@wjsd.org
Our Junior High Girls Basketball Teams started their season off with 2 big wins over the Butte County Pirates.
Keep up the good work, girls!
Weekly Athletic Schedule for October 21-26, 2024
IT'S SHOW TIME!!
WJ Junior High presents: Frozen, Jr.
Monday, Oct. 21st - (2 Shows) 4pm & 7pm
Thursday, Oct. 24th - 7pm
Saturday, Oct. 26th - 7pm
These kids have been working so hard and are doing great!!
* Get your tickets reserved now! *
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8Hjh1a4ktsCFdvdMvV_Zbbda6jIw6O6iLfX2pkDic-XIp8Q/viewform
If you pay on Venmo, payments go to @WJHS_253.
SPREAD THE WORD!
Homecoming Royalty will be done a little differently this year!
Under Classmen (grades 9-11) will be announced before the JV Game.
Winners were voted on by their classmates throughout this week.
Senior royalty was voted on by their classmates this week. The top 5 seniors will be escorted onto the football field during the JV half-time by their parent and then the top 3 will be decided by a game of chance!
Reminder!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
West Jefferson School District Statement Regarding Employee Arrest
West Jefferson, 17 October 2024 – The West Jefferson School District is aware of the recent arrest of a district employee on charges of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16. This is an extremely serious matter, and the safety and well-being of our students remains our top priority.
The district is fully cooperating with law enforcement as they continue their investigation. The employee in question has been dismissed from their position with the district. We are committed to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students and will continue to work closely with authorities to ensure this matter is handled swiftly and thoroughly.
Due to the ongoing investigation, the district will not be providing additional details at this time. We encourage anyone with relevant information to contact local law enforcement.
Our thoughts are with the victim and their family during this difficult time, and we remain dedicated to the safety and trust of our school community.
West Jefferson High School senior, Boone Burtenshaw, raised and donated a pig to be sold at the Mud Lake Fair stock sale. He wanted the proceeds to go to extra-curricular activities at West Jefferson. The pig was sold three times. Broulims, T. Simmons Farms, and Lee Burtenshaw were the buyers. The check for approximately $3900 was written by the fair board and they asked Chandra Day to deliver it to the school this week.
Great job Boone and thank you to our area businesses who are continually supporting our kids!
Our high school wrestling team is doing a fundraiser selling Scotty's (Glenwood) Jerky. Orders can be made through any of the high school wrestlers or coaches.
Regular School Board Meeting - Thursday, Oct. 17th.
Executive session begins at 12:30pm, followed by regular session at approximately 1:30pm.
Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/@westjefferson253/streams
Everyone is invited to the Hamer PTO Halloween Carnival - Mon. Oct. 28th 5-8pm @ Hamer Elementary School
We were pleased to have State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield visit our Terreton Campus recently! She was able to meet with Mr. Williams, meet both of our principals, tour the schools, visit elementary & high school classrooms to talk to the students, sit on Mrs. Scott's famous orange couch, and leave with a caramel apple treat as she traveled to another school district that day.
(Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Dalling put together a West Jefferson themed gift for her that included West J colored M&M's with Superintendent Critchfield's face on them!)
Through a state department grant, West Jefferson and Clark County School Districts have teamed up to hire a school nurse. We want to welcome Jolyn Burtenshaw and have asked her to share a little bit about herself and what her role in our district will be.
"Hello West Jefferson!
I'm thrilled to introduce myself as the new school nurse at West Jefferson School District. My name is Jolyn Burtenshaw, and I'm eager to become a part of your school family.
With a BSN degree from BYU-Idaho and a nursing license, I have had lots of previous experience in pediatrics, labor and delivery, and geriatrics. I'm excited to apply my skills to this new role as a school nurse and contribute to the health and well-being of your children.
I'll be available at school every Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. During my time there, I'll be providing medical attention to students who need it, ensuring that we have the necessary policies and procedures in place for student safety, and working closely with parents and students to gather essential documentation. This includes immunization records, exemptions, and birth certificates. I will also be working with parents and students to create action plans for students with health conditions.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to getting to know you and your families. "
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Jolyn Burtenshaw BSN, RN
School Nurse, West Jefferson & Clark County School Districts
jolynburtenshaw@wjsd.org
West Jefferson Office: 208-663-4393
Clark County Office: 208-374-5215
SENIOR NIGHT FOR OUR VOLLEYBALL TEAM!
Honoring Maggie, Kelly, Hailey, Zaylee, & Trixie
Tuesday, Oct. 15th, 6:30PM ( before the Varsity Volleyball Game.)
@rachelburtenshawphotography
SENIOR NIGHT FOR OUR CROSS COUNTRY TEAM!
Honoring Ryker, Jason, Connell, Sonnet, Ethan, & Bentlee
Tuesday, Oct. 15th, 6:30PM ( before the Varsity Volleyball Game.)
@rachelburtenshawphotography
Weekly Athletic Schedule for Oct. 14-19. HOMECOMING WEEK!!
