Here is Coach Higgs' schedule this week!
Our School Board has approved the calendar for the 2025-26 school year.
We are pleased to announce our West Jefferson High School Girls Basketball Head Coach, Josh Zentner.
"I am so excited to be a member of the Panther family and Panther community! I am excited to compete in this district and state. I have coached men's college basketball, club, and had a lot of fabulous seasons coaching high school girls! Coaching is in my blood and I love to see the girls grow in basketball and in life. I love working with the girls on their skills, and seeing them gain the WILL to be the best they can be! When I was the head coach in Logan, UT and Soda Springs, ID, we won district titles, played in the State Semis, and went to the State Championship game. My drive, that I get to share by coaching these girls, is to create a championship culture that the district and state will know every year that we are a team you have to contend with! I look forward to meeting the girls. LET’S GET IT STARTED!!"
COACH Z
The baseball game has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 9th.
The softball team will play two varsity games at North Fremont on Wednesday, April 23rd.
Our 2025 Seniors have been working hard on their Senior Projects, and now it is time for them to showcase what they have done.
Monday, April 14th in the ALC Building.
Seniors need to set up at 6:00pm and evaluators will come at 6:30pm.
Parents and community members are welcome to come between 7:00pm - 8:00pm.
WJHS Juniors will be taking the SAT test on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 8:05am, in the ALC Gym. This test is paid for by the state and meets the WJHS requirement to complete a college entrance exam before graduation. When the test is finished students are expected to go back to class. https://nextsteps.idaho.gov/resources/college-entrance-exams
Weekly Athletic Schedule for April 7 - 12, 2025
HS Track Meet has changed to an earlier start time - 10:00am - Field and 2:00pm - Running
Here is Coach Higgs' schedule for this week. He will be working with our spring sports teams from 5pm-6pm and then any West J students can come at 6:00pm.
Depending on weather and which workout they're doing, the athletes will either be on the track or the Legacy Gym/weightroom.
Please join us for the 2025 WJHS Scholarship Night! It will be held on May 12, at 7:00 PM, in the HS Auditorium. See you there!
Our Junior High Track Team began their season today (April 3rd) with a meet in Challis.
Good luck, everyone!
West Jefferson Senior, Jaxson Van Eps, has planned a Shot Put & Discus Throwing Camp for his senior project. This is open to 6th, 7th, & 8th graders. Space is limited to 10 participants!
Text Jaxson to sign your athlete up for this FREE Throwing Camp!
West Jefferson School District Job Openings as of 4/3/25.
Teaching applicants will need to fill out a Certified Application. All other positions will need to fill out a Classified Application.
Applications are available at the district office and on our website:
https://www.wjsd.org/o/wjsd/page/employment
PARENTS OF UPCOMING PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS:
Plans are being made for next school year and we need to know YOUR plans! This is important to do NOW so we can get a count of how many kids we will have.
If your child has never attended school in our district before, please BE SURE to fill out the Pre-Enrollment Form to get them on the class lists for the 2025-26 school year.
https://wjsd.powerschool.com/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=2226700
Preschool Classes have limited space and will be on a first-come basis. (waitlist is available.) There will be a 4 yr old class and a 3 yr old class, both in Terreton.
We will have 1/2 day Kindergarten in Terreton and full day Kindergarten in Hamer (busing is available both directions.)
Please use the QR Code or click on this link to select what class you would like your child to attend.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfFGGX_ET3wurDpEMH6qoJhpKqlVRzvwhMBHPjLSdXSm1vvQ/viewform?pli=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawJbg0BleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcsNvaYQMDSS8aYoGT7xbM8ULvVSp7d-yHEQGao2_D-2knuVfGBaEEO53A_aem_-3eb9bbs0CWQYnorM_R2qw
If you missed our PreSchool & Kindergarten Screener or have any questions regarding Pre-School or Kindergarten, contact Mrs. Addie Briggs at briggsa@wjsd.org.
Please share this information with anyone that has kids this age who might be interested.
School Lunch Menu for April
Weekly Athletic Schedule for March 31 - April 5, 2025
Coach Higgs had a great turnout with West Jefferson athletes coming to work with him during Spring Break! This performance coaching is available at no cost to the students (or parents) other than your time and effort!
Coach will be working with our spring sports teams first and then starting at 6:00pm, he will work with any West Jefferson student that wants to improve their athletic performance.
(Due to another obligation on Monday night, Coach will need to end earlier.)
Players, parents, coaches, and managers are invited to the WJ High School Football Banquet.
The WJ High School Girls Basketball team will have their banquet on Tuesday, April 1st. Players & parents are invited!
PARENTS OF PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR! (This includes Hamer & Terreton Elementaries.)
Don't forget to make your appointment for the Preschool & Kindergarten Screener. It will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, right after Spring Break.
Email briggsa@wjsd.org to schedule your child's appointment!
Please share this info with parents who have children this age!
Seniors -
Please see the link below if you weren't able to get a copy of these scholarships. Please let me know if you have any questions. Mr. Gemar
https://tinyurl.com/yeyjnhnv
