Here are our current job openings at West Jefferson as of Sep. 23, 2025.
Applications can be printed from our website or picked up at our district office.
https://www.wjsd.org/o/wjsd/page/employment
Applications can be printed from our website or picked up at our district office.
https://www.wjsd.org/o/wjsd/page/employment

Weekly Athletic Schedule for Sep. 22-27, 2025

Coach Higgs will still be holding his Athletic Performance Training during Harvest Break at West Jefferson for any available athletes!

Our High School Volleyball team is selling Panther Shirts for their fundraiser this year! Please contact any WJ Volleyball Player to order!
Alyson Ball
Avery Barzee
Birklee Burtenshaw
McKenna Burtenshaw
Sierra Eddins
Tianna Erickson
Pressli Falter
Kendall Feisthamel
Emerson Hall
Sophie Jacobs
Olivia Larsen
Afton McKee
Lanie Moss
Wendy Munoz
Taylor Palmer
Tiara Pancheri
Aubree Rigby
Emma Rodriguez
Emy Scott
Taylei Smuin
Kalli Smith
Kyree Sommers
Alyson Ball
Avery Barzee
Birklee Burtenshaw
McKenna Burtenshaw
Sierra Eddins
Tianna Erickson
Pressli Falter
Kendall Feisthamel
Emerson Hall
Sophie Jacobs
Olivia Larsen
Afton McKee
Lanie Moss
Wendy Munoz
Taylor Palmer
Tiara Pancheri
Aubree Rigby
Emma Rodriguez
Emy Scott
Taylei Smuin
Kalli Smith
Kyree Sommers

Girls Junior High Basketball Tryouts will be Thursday, Oct. 2nd from 8:00am to 10:00am.

Junior High Cheer Tryouts will be held Friday, Sep. 19 from 8:30am-10:30am in the ALC.
(Sorry about the late notice, but our new coach wanted to get it done before Harvest Break!)
(Sorry about the late notice, but our new coach wanted to get it done before Harvest Break!)

Coach Higgs' schedule for the week of Sep. 15-18, 2025

Weekly Athletic Schedule Sep. 15-20, 2025.

Students -
If you are in a Dual Credit class, Advanced Opportunities funding requests have been made. Please make sure that you also verify what's been submitted, and apply to the college for your class before we leave for Spud Harvest.
https://advancedops.sde.idaho.gov/
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Mr. Gemar
If you are in a Dual Credit class, Advanced Opportunities funding requests have been made. Please make sure that you also verify what's been submitted, and apply to the college for your class before we leave for Spud Harvest.
https://advancedops.sde.idaho.gov/
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Mr. Gemar

West Jefferson High School students have an early-release school day, Friday, Sep. 12th.
In the state of Idaho, high school students are required to have more instructional time than other grades, so they are scheduled for two additional Fridays during the school year.
Friday, Sep. 19th is another high school-only early-release Friday.
See the approved district calendar on our website:
https://www.wjsd.org/o/wjsd/page/approved-district-calendar
In the state of Idaho, high school students are required to have more instructional time than other grades, so they are scheduled for two additional Fridays during the school year.
Friday, Sep. 19th is another high school-only early-release Friday.
See the approved district calendar on our website:
https://www.wjsd.org/o/wjsd/page/approved-district-calendar

West Jefferson Homecoming Week is Sep. 15-20, 2025.
Here is the schedule for high school events.
The public is invited to attend the evening activities, as well as the Panther Olympics on Friday at 11:00AM.
Here is the schedule for high school events.
The public is invited to attend the evening activities, as well as the Panther Olympics on Friday at 11:00AM.

It's time for our High School Football Kick-Off Celebration.
Friday, Sep. 12th, will be the first high school football game played on our new turf!
Come celebrate with us and cheer on our Panthers!
The Bank of Commerce was a major contributor to our new turf and track, and therefore, we will refer to it as "The Bank of Commerce Field."
Friday, Sep. 12th, will be the first high school football game played on our new turf!
Come celebrate with us and cheer on our Panthers!
The Bank of Commerce was a major contributor to our new turf and track, and therefore, we will refer to it as "The Bank of Commerce Field."

Regular Board Meeting - September 09, 2025. Executive Session will begin at 11:30am, followed by Regular Session beginning at approximately 12:30pm.
Watch or listen on our district's YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/@westjefferson253/streams
Watch or listen on our district's YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/@westjefferson253/streams

Junior High and High School Fall Sports Pictures: Tuesday, Sep. 9.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeH_BghLovkWD2KtG1P-4NYfDYy_A7j1kpR4gxJadwG8T2nBQ/viewform
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeH_BghLovkWD2KtG1P-4NYfDYy_A7j1kpR4gxJadwG8T2nBQ/viewform

Weekly Athletic Schedule for Sep. 8 - 13, 2025

Coach Higgs' schedule for the week of Sep. 8-11, 2025

Our West Jefferson Athletic Department needs some help!
If you're at least 18 years old and have graduated from high school, here's a chance for you to earn a little extra money!
If you're at least 18 years old and have graduated from high school, here's a chance for you to earn a little extra money!

Caellum Hebdon is a 7th grade student at West Jefferson Junior High. This summer, he was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Next week, Sep. 8-11, from 11:30am to 1:00pm, come buy a treat in support of Caellum!
If you would like to donate a baked good or candy to sell, please contact Blythe at the Terreton Elementary office or Kinzie Sauer.
Next week, Sep. 8-11, from 11:30am to 1:00pm, come buy a treat in support of Caellum!
If you would like to donate a baked good or candy to sell, please contact Blythe at the Terreton Elementary office or Kinzie Sauer.

Here are our Junior High Cross Country participants.
Have a great season!
Have a great season!


Weekly Athletic Schedule for Sep. 1 - Sep. 6, 2025

