HS Dance - Saturday, Oct. 28 - 8-11pm.
Please see the attached flyer for a Senior/Parent Night with information about Apply Idaho, Idaho Launch, and FAFSA.
We are excited to announce that Jed Torgerson has been hired as the West Jefferson Softball Head Coach.
With a lifetime of playing softball and baseball, Jed has gained a great love and knowledge of the game. Jed has served as a Baseball Assistant Coach and a Softball Assistant Coach, both here at West Jefferson High School. For the last three summers, Jed has been the Head Coach for Idaho Fury's 18U Travel Softball Team. They competed in games across Montana, Utah, and Idaho.
WJ Softball Assistant Coaching positions have been posted. If you are interested, please fill out a Classified Application at the West Jefferson School District building. Applications are also available on our website: https://www.wjsd.org/o/wjsd/page/job-applications
Our next Driver's Ed class is coming up!
Taking Driver's Ed classes (online or in-person) through private companies in town will cost you $350. In-person Driver's Ed through West Jefferson costs $150. It will be held during 6th Hour.
If you are planning to take our class, be sure to get signed up with Mr. DeGraw or Mr. Gemar. Once you are signed up, you will receive a list of what you will need to do to get your Driver's Permit at the DMV.
richarddegraw@wjsd.org
davidgemar@wjsd.org
Our High School Business class went on a field trip last Thursday. They traveled to Idaho Falls to speak to representatives at local businesses to learn about the importance of business skills such as Microsoft products: Word, Excel, PPT, and the importance of Adobe products for Graphic creations.
They talked to people in the health industry at Mountain View Hospital. Mr. Brian Ziel, in Public Relations, helped them be able to see and talk with many people, as well as talk about his job and the skills needed. The students were able to hear from a Vice President, a technician, a supply person, and a Nurse Lead. Many of those they spoke to talked about how they went from one position to another and they had to learn new skills, such as a nurse transitioning to head nurse. She talked about having to work with Excel and learn how to handle a budget.
The students also visited a production business at Melaleuca, and they talked about how as you progress in your career, knowing how to communicate in email, letters, and using resources from a computer are very important. Being familiar with computers and the many apps available are important skills for the workforce.
The students talked with a marketing business owner, Ryan Joos, from Vulpine Marketing. They met him at East Idaho Aquarium and were able to go through the aquarium. Mr. Joos does marketing work for the aquarium. He builds websites, creates videos, and works in general advertising for businesses. He spoke about the importance of Adobe and Graphic Design classes.
Our Business Teacher, Mrs. Angela Horikami, added, "Business classes help us be more familiar with computers and help us discover and feel comfortable around technology."
West Jefferson Job Openings as of 10/23/23.
Weekly Athletic Schedule - Oct. 23 - 28
Our HS Football and HS Volleyball Teams ended their season last week.
HS Girls Basketball Open Gym - Mon. Oct. 23 4-6pm
HS Girls Basketball Tryouts will be next week Mon. Oct. 30 & Tue. Oct. 31.
HS Wrestling Mandatory Meeting on Monday, Oct. 30 right after school for anyone interested in wrestling this year.
Veteran's Day Assembly - Thursday, Nov. 9
HS Girls Basketball Tryouts - Monday, Oct. 30 & Tuesday, Oct. 31
What is Parent Check-in Day on the WJ School Calendar?
Our first "Parent Check-in" is Friday, October 20th. Terreton Campus Teachers will be at school from 8:30am to 12:00pm (break for lunch) and then from 1:00pm to 3:50pm. Hamer Teachers will be at Hamer Elem. from 7:45am to 3:00pm. (Some teachers have scheduled meeting times with parents. If you have a scheduled meeting time, please stick to that schedule.)
Parents are invited to communicate with their children's teachers in one way or another during this Check-in Day. Teachers will be available to meet with you in person and/or communicate with you using the WJ App (Rooms), email, etc. We encourage all parents to log in to Otus from home ahead of time to check their children's grades. (If you are unable to log in to your parent account, have your kids log in to their account to show you their grades.) If needed, Mr. Reyna, our Tech Supervisor, can help with Otus or WJ App log-ins. reynaj@wjsd.org
Teachers are looking forward to communicating with parents to support our wonderful students. Please don't wait until the end of the Semester to address concerns.
Bella Spencer is the 2023 District Champion Girls Cross Country Runner for 2A District XI with a winning time of 19:30.5.
Daniel Spencer tied for 10th place at Districts with a time of 18:54.6.
They will both represent West Jefferson at the State Cross Country Meet in Pocatello on Saturday, October 28th.
Great Job!!
Our Boys Cross Country Team are State Champions! They are being awarded the 2023 2A Academic State Championship Trophy for averaging an impressive 3.937 GPA. Not only did they have the highest GPA in 2A for the State of Idaho, but they had the highest for Boys Cross Country for the entire state!!
Our winning WJ XC Boys Team is Gavin Williams, Treyson Ricks, Ryker Babcock, Ethan Schwieder, and Daniel Spencer.
Congratulations Boys! We are so proud of the way you represent West Jefferson and for your dedication in and out of the classroom.
We had some special visitors at Terreton Elementary School on Tuesday. Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department came to eat lunch with the students. They visited with the kids, answered lots of questions, and even found the swings! All elementary schools in Jefferson County have been visited by the police officers. Hamer Elementary students enjoyed eating lunch with them last month.
Thank you to the Jefferson County Deputies for taking the time out of their busy schedules to come to our schools!
Regular School Board Meeting - Thursday, October 19th.
Our regular board meetings are open to the public and are broadcast on our school district YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@westjefferson253/streams
Congratulations to West Jefferson student, CJ Day, the Female Youth Open Western National Shooter of the Year! CJ said that when she picked up her first target bow three years ago, she never looked back. When she got her first bow, she looked around the shop at the posters on the wall of various companies' pro staff shooters, which at that time seemed larger than life. She promised herself that one day it would be her on one of those posters. She said she works hard every single day to make that dream come true. CJ currently shoots a PSE Archery Supra Focus with an Axcel Achieve Sight and Shrewd Scope, Hamskea Rest, T.R.U. Ball HBC Release, Beestinger Stabilizer, and Victory arrows.
West Jefferson Senior, Ethnie Shaffer, participated in the State DYW Program during Harvest Break. She earned 2 scholarships to add to the scholarship money that she had already received from our local DYW Program.
$800 Scholastic Scholarship
$700 "Be Your Best Self" Scholarship
Congratulations Ethnie! You represented West Jefferson well!
Our Junior High Wrestling Season is underway. The first tournament will be on Wednesday, October 18 at Sugar. (The bus time for this event has been changed to 2:15pm.)
Wrestle Tough Panthers!
Our Junior High Girls Basketball Season has begun. Both teams started off with a win against Butte last Friday.
Have a Great Season Girls!
FFA Fundraiser - Wednesday, October 18th 6:00pm at the Mud Lake Fairgrounds.
Everyone is welcome to come and participate!
Game 1 HS Volleyball Districts - Tuesday, October 17 at Firth 11:00am vs. Ririe
Next game TBD
