Come show some support for these young men aspiring to be the next MR. West Jeff! Tickets can be purchased in advance from any of the participants.
Congratulations are in order for our FFA club! These wonderful students competed with exemplary showmanship and represented West Jefferson High School well, bringing home numerous awards! This group of individuals are the last to be advised by Mr. Bird, as he is retiring at the end of this school year. We are sad to see him go, but know that he leaves behind a great legacy and big shoes to fill! Congratulations again FFA students!!!
Regular School Board Meeting, Thursday, April 20.
Executive session begins at 12:30pm followed by the regular meeting at approximately 1:30pm.
WJSD Job Postings as of 4/17/23
For those 8th-11th graders that are interested in playing HS football next Fall, there will be a Football "Install" today through Wednesday, April 17th-19th. 6:00-8:00pm on the football field.
Officer Mike Miller has taught the D.A.R.E. Program for over 20 years in our school district. For this year's class, Officer Miller brought in Porter Ellett to speak to the 5th-8th grade students at an assembly in the Panther Den. Porter is a coach for the Kansas City Chiefs. He spoke to the students about Five Lessons:
Think Outside the Box
Be Humble
Sacrifice
Don't Quit
Be a Leader
After each lesson, he gave examples in his own life of how he was able to apply these principles on his journey to where he is now. One example he used is how he had to "think outside the box" when learning to tie his shoes.
Porter was 4 years old when he lost the use of his right arm in an accident. At 10 years old, he still hadn't learned how to tie his shoes because it was easier to just ask someone else to do it for him. His Mom told him that if he learned to tie his shoes, she would buy him a new pair of Nike Jordan shoes. He struggled and struggled to tie his shoes with his one functioning hand, but he was determined. Porter and his Mom had to think outside the box to figure out how he could accomplish this task. They found a way that worked and he got his new pair of Jordans! Porter asked a few students to come forward and try to tie their shoes with one hand. After trying for a few minutes, he showed them his trick; first tie the knot and then hold one side of the laces under his shoe while he pulled it tight. He encouraged the students to think of different ways to achieve success in their lives. He then went on to talk about four other life lessons.
When Porter was finished talking, he signed autographs and let the students see his AFC Championship Ring and his first Superbowl Ring. He let them pick them up, wear them, and take photos. He will receive this year's Superbowl Ring soon.
If you would like to learn more about him, watch Porter Ellet's Story on YouTube.
Thank you Officer Miller and Coach Ellett!
Recently, our students in the FCCLA club went to Boise for their competition and they all did so great! Please help us congratulate our students and their wonderful accomplishments! Way to go FCCLA!!
Tickets can be purchased in advance by any of the participants.
Athletes, be sure to bring your uniforms!
To preview package options and prepay online, go to www.bellphoto.com and enter the following codes:
Prepay Code: WJHS253Sports22
We are loving the sunshine and finally being able to have outdoor activities!
Attention Track Parents!
EDITED TO ADD: The HS Track Meet this week has been moved to Friday, April 7th. Same place, same time.
Posting our ever-changing athletic schedule! We will try to update this post if anything changes.
Mar. 27-Apr. 1 - Canceled Athletics
West Jefferson School District Job Openings as of 3/29/23
Job Applications available here:
https://www.wjsd.org/o/wjsd/page/job-applications
West Jefferson's Maddie Dever is finishing her Senior Project by presenting a recital. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mark your calendars for West Jefferson School District's Preschool and Kindergarten Screener. Tuesday, April 18, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Tuesday, April 25, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Appointments are required. Please call 208-663-4393 and speak to Joan Siddoway to make your appointment. (Pre-K students who are currently attending Terreton Elementary that plan to attend Kindergarten in our district DO NOT NEED AN APPOINTMENT. Those returning students will be screened for Kindergarten during their regular preschool time.)
This screener will be held at Terreton Elementary school, but students wishing to attend either of our elementary schools (Hamer or Terreton) need to attend.
After making your child's appointment, please go to our website to fill out a Pre-Enrollment Form for your New Student. Be sure to fill each field completely, select the desired school, and click on the 2023-24 school year.
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE PRE_ENROLLMENT FORM:
https://wjsd.powerschool.com/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=2226700
For the 2023-24 school year, Preschool will be offered for 1/2 day in Terreton. (Preschool spots are limited.) Kindergarten will be offered 1/2 day in Terreton and all day in Hamer. Busing is available between the Hamer and Terreton Elementary schools to provide transportation to the Kindergarten students who live in one place and want to attend Kindergarten in another. (ex. If the student lives in Terreton, but wants to attend all-day Kindergarten in Hamer.)
When you and your child attend the Preschool and Kindergarten Screener, be sure to bring your child's:
1. Certified Birth Certificate
2. Current Immunization Record
3. Proof of Residency (such as a utility bill showing the physical address where the child lives.) The proof of residency just lets us know if we need to have you also fill out a required Out-of-District Request Form.
District Seven Health Department will be here both days of the screener to provide immunizations to students who need to receive them.
BE SURE TO ONLY BRING THE CHILD THAT NEEDS TO BE SCREENED.
Note: Your child will not be fully enrolled until closer to the school start date in August.
Our counselor, Mr. David Gemar arranged for a Higher Education Tour to happen here in our district. Eight colleges sent representatives to tell our students about their schools. They handed out pamphlets, gave information, and answered questions to promote their college.
While they were finishing up, the college representatives gave Mr. Gemar some great feedback about our students. They said our students were all very polite, and respectful, and they listened to each representative give their presentation. The college reps were very impressed with our students. 37 Juniors and 6 Seniors attended.
ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK HAVE BEEN CANCELED DUE TO TRACK & FIELD CONDITIONS.
Athletic Schedule for the Week of Mar. 27-Apr. 1. Please note the schedule changes.
As you are doing your Spring Cleaning, please keep in mind that our West Jefferson Distinguished Young Women participants are collecting donations for The Village until APRIL 1st.
See flyer for more information.
This year's DYW participants are: Kirra Falter, Bryndi Johnson, Hailey Moss, Jordynn Palmer, Lilly Sauer, Ethnie Shaffer, and Abby Wilcox
Terreton Elementary preschool through 6th grade have been busy reading!
In honor of National Read Across America and Dr. Suess’ birthday, these students had a goal to read 3,000 books in 10 days! They exceeded their goal and everyone celebrated with root beer floats!
Thank you to the Terreton PTO for providing the treats! Great job students!!
