Thursday, May 25th
Here is the final issue of this school year's 'Panther Press!' WOW!!! What a memorable year this has been! Our staff and students really made this year one to remember! Congratulations to our 2023 Graduates who graduate tonight at 7 pm. As one chapter ends, another begins! All of us here at West Jefferson wish you all the adventure, happiness, success and blessings to come! To our incoming Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes- we hope you have a fantastic summer, stay safe and healthy and we will see y'all in August!!!
West Jefferson High School Graduation will be tonight, Wednesday, May 24th at 7:00pm in the Panther Den.
Congratulations Seniors!!
For those that can't make it to graduation, we will be broadcasting it on our school YouTube page: https://youtube.com/@westjefferson253
At a recent board meeting, our West Jefferson Board of Trustees approved next year's school calendar. We will be doing a Semester schedule.
Here are the final results for our West Jefferson High School Track & Field Athletes
WOW! The future is bright for another chance at state for three of these athletes. For our Senior, Creed Jacobs, this was his first year of track EVER. They all did such an awesome job!
WJ Job Postings as of May 22, 2023
Job Applications are available at the WJ School District Office or online at: https://www.wjsd.org/o/wjsd/page/job-applications
Our Softball Team lost their game against Cole Valley Christian 5-6. That loss has put us out of the State Tournament.
We are proud of you! 🥎
It's been great season and you represented West Jefferson well!
A great first day for state track!
State Softball Update:
West Jefferson (ranked #6) lost 0-1 to Nampa Christian (ranked #3) in their first game.
WJ immediately turned around and played St. Maries (ranked #2) and we won 7-0.
WJ will play at 5:00pm tonight (Friday) against the loser of Cole Valley (ranked #4) vs. Malad (ranked #1.)
Cheer Tryouts Extended - Sat. May 20.
Our cheer coaches have added another opportunity for those who were not able to make it to tryouts earlier this week.
Congratulations are in order to the Track members who are on their way to Boise (Middleton) to compete in the State Track Meet. We are so proud of their accomplishments and wish them all the luck at placing in State! Go get 'em Panthers!!
Last Chance!!
Come today, Thursday, May 18th until 5:30pm.
And they're off! West Jefferson headed to State! Tournament begins on Friday at Capell Park in Pocatello.
Our Lady Panthers will play at 11:00am against Nampa Christian.
Keep track of their progress on their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082982724897
Regular School Board Meeting, Thursday, May 18. Executive Session begins at 12:30pm followed by Regular Session at approximately 1:30pm.
Regular Board Meetings are broadcast on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChUg8rBomFjCL5GLd7CicbQ/videos?view=57
Have you purchased your tickets yet?!
We are counting down the days until this awesome production begins NEXT WEEK! The drama students have been working very hard and would love to see you in the audience to support them!
If you have ever attended a West Jefferson High School play, you know they always turn out great! You don't want to hear after the shows are over how fantastic it was and regret not going!
Get your tickets today for the performances that will be happening NEXT WEEK!
Monday, May 22 @ 4pm & 7pm
Thursday, May 25 @ 4pm & 7pm
Friday, May 26 is SOLD OUT!
To reserve tickets:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqV6LReW2EaBzEL9Irh-OX4Tg_70_fFr_jlrAfHFLy_dpHEQ/viewform
After reserving your tickets, be sure to complete your reservation by paying through Venmo or at the WJ District Office for your tickets.
If anyone would be willing to donate items for concessions to raise money for the drama department, please go to this link and sign up:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NyqrtCLVpP52nLw415JqCfMA-inDhTzO3TH2r4X-BAw/edit?fbclid=IwAR1ciHMhMtyJKkNulLSwhWSXFA1lwjt85KvJof_3_dK-oLcHDuqZF6PJEPM
BBQ Lunch Today, Tues. May 16th for all WJ Staff and Students
Cheer Tryouts for next school year!
High School and Junior High
Cross Country Meeting for anyone interested in participating next Fall.
Summer camp info will be discussed!
Here is our final Athletic Schedule for this school year. Good luck to all of our athletes participating in the State Tournaments!
More Track information can be found here: https://www.athletic.net/team/2055/track-and-field-outdoor/2023
More Softball information can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082982724897
The West J plant sale is going for another day! There is still a good variety left! Save the trip to town and come support Mr. Bird's last year in the greenhouse.
Mr. Bird will be there at least until 4:00 or until plants sell out.
