West Jefferson's Board of Trustees Annual Organization Meeting & Regular Board Meeting - Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Executive Session will begin at 11:30 am, followed by the Annual Organization Meeting at approximately 12:30 pm, and then the Regular Meeting beginning at approximately 1:00 pm. This meeting is open to the public and will also be available to watch/listen to on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@westjefferson253/streams
We welcome Emily Belnap of Hamer as the new Trustee for Zone 5. We extend our sincere appreciation to Nedra Perkins for her dedicated service and commitment to our school board. After eight years as a trustee, she did not seek re-election. We wish her the best in her retirement!
Tanis Cherry also ran unopposed and will continue serving as Trustee for Zone 4. Ms. Belnap and Ms. Cherry will be sworn in at the Annual Organization Meeting.
To see the Board Member History and Election Schedule, click here: https://www.wjsd.org/page/board-member-history-and-election-schedule
If you would like to stay up to date with the happenings of the school board, click the link to subscribe to receive notifications of when board meeting agendas are posted:
https://wjsd.diligent.community/Portal/default.aspx
Executive Session will begin at 11:30 am, followed by the Annual Organization Meeting at approximately 12:30 pm, and then the Regular Meeting beginning at approximately 1:00 pm. This meeting is open to the public and will also be available to watch/listen to on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@westjefferson253/streams
We welcome Emily Belnap of Hamer as the new Trustee for Zone 5. We extend our sincere appreciation to Nedra Perkins for her dedicated service and commitment to our school board. After eight years as a trustee, she did not seek re-election. We wish her the best in her retirement!
Tanis Cherry also ran unopposed and will continue serving as Trustee for Zone 4. Ms. Belnap and Ms. Cherry will be sworn in at the Annual Organization Meeting.
To see the Board Member History and Election Schedule, click here: https://www.wjsd.org/page/board-member-history-and-election-schedule
If you would like to stay up to date with the happenings of the school board, click the link to subscribe to receive notifications of when board meeting agendas are posted:
https://wjsd.diligent.community/Portal/default.aspx
Coach Higgs' Athletic Performance Training for Jan. 12-15, 2026
America turns 250 years old this year, and in celebration, the government has created a civics competition for students. From Feb. 22–28, students can choose to participate in the first round of a national test that ends with the finalist being awarded $150,000. There are additional awards for second and third place as well. The link provided in this email allows students to sign up so they can prepare for the test and access study materials to help them. Presidential 1776 Award for Civics
In addition, I would like to start a study session for students at the school. Next week, I will sign up and help students begin studying and strategizing to prepare for the test. I encourage you to (1) become familiar with the parameters of the test, (2) sign up, and (3) start studying. I hope you will encourage your child to register. The award is impressive, but participation and gaining valuable civic knowledge will be a reward in and of itself. Please consider this opportunity, and if you have additional questions, let me know.
Thanks,
Mr. Gore
In addition, I would like to start a study session for students at the school. Next week, I will sign up and help students begin studying and strategizing to prepare for the test. I encourage you to (1) become familiar with the parameters of the test, (2) sign up, and (3) start studying. I hope you will encourage your child to register. The award is impressive, but participation and gaining valuable civic knowledge will be a reward in and of itself. Please consider this opportunity, and if you have additional questions, let me know.
Thanks,
Mr. Gore
West Jefferson Job Openings as of 1/5/26.
Job Applications can be picked up at the district office or printed from our website:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3558/Wjsd/cdbfcc65-13fb-4844-8d93-44fbf794e487/ClassifiedApplication-Fillable.pdf?disposition=inline
Job Applications can be picked up at the district office or printed from our website:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3558/Wjsd/cdbfcc65-13fb-4844-8d93-44fbf794e487/ClassifiedApplication-Fillable.pdf?disposition=inline
Weekly Athletic Schedule for Jan. 5 - 10, 2026.
Lunch Menu for all January 2026.
Any changes to the menu will be updated in the dining section of the West Jefferson app.
Any changes to the menu will be updated in the dining section of the West Jefferson app.
Here is Coach Higgs' Schedule for January 5-8, 2026. Speed work will take place in the Terreton Elementary School.
Start the new year off right!
Start the new year off right!
Weekly Athletic Schedule for Dec. 29, 2025 - Jan. 3, 2026.
Come support our wrestlers as West Jefferson hosts the Mr. & Ms. Claws Christmas Clash wrestling tournament.
Saturday, December 27th, beginning at 10:00am.
See the image for more details!
Saturday, December 27th, beginning at 10:00am.
See the image for more details!
Weekly Athletic Schedule for Dec. 22 - 27, 2025.
Coach Higgs will be training on Monday, Dec. 22. Tuesday will be decided after he talks to the athletes who come on Monday to see if they want to train another day this week.
Contact any high school basketball player to support their hoop shoot fundraiser!
Congratulations to Justus Burtenshaw & Jonathan Bonilla for being selected to the 3A All-State Football Second Team.
The All-Idaho teams are chosen by a vote of the state’s coaches.
The complete list showing athletes from other 3A schools can be viewed on the Idaho Statesman website:
https://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/high-school/prep-football/article313732192.html
The All-Idaho teams are chosen by a vote of the state’s coaches.
The complete list showing athletes from other 3A schools can be viewed on the Idaho Statesman website:
https://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/high-school/prep-football/article313732192.html
Here are the 3A All-Conference Volleyball selections for 2025.
Athletes are recommended and then voted on by all of the 3A Head Volleyball Coaches in the Nuclear Conference to create this list.
Congratulations, Lady Panthers!
Athletes are recommended and then voted on by all of the 3A Head Volleyball Coaches in the Nuclear Conference to create this list.
Congratulations, Lady Panthers!
Weekly Athletic Schedule - Dec. 15-20, 2025
Coach Higgs' Athletic Performance Schedule for the week of Dec. 15-18, 2025.
Note: Due to the high school hallway being filled with Christmas trees, the sprints this week will be run in the Terreton Elementary Hallway.
Please see the following flyer with information about an INL Tour at the EBR-I Facility! If you're interested in taking a bus the link is found here. https://forms.monday.com/forms/ed65016676db9051ccc5497b605e9209?r=use1
Mrs. Parker's Band and Orchestra groups will be holding a dinner and concert on Tuesday, December 16th.
See flyer for details!
Our Junior High Boys Basketball Coaches are going to hold tryouts before the Christmas Break so that they will be ready to the beginning of the season in January.
Spread the word to those who might be interested!
Spread the word to those who might be interested!
Our Free Student Hearing Screening has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 10th. This is for students grades 3-12.
For Terreton Elementary and Junior High Students:
If you would like your child's hearing to be screened, please send the Hearing Screening Consent Form back to school with them on Wednesday. Those forms were passed out the first time we scheduled this screening, and they will not be sent home again. If you have misplaced the form, please click the link below to print one at home and send it with your child on Wednesday. If printing a form is not available to you, please call the Terreton Elementary office and give verbal consent for your child to have their hearing screened. Hearing screenings are optional.
For High School Students:
If you would like your child's hearing to be screened, please click the link below to print a Hearing Screening Consent Form at home and send it to school with them on Wednesday. If printing a form is not available to you, please call the West Jefferson High School office and give verbal consent for your child to have their hearing screened. Hearing screenings are optional.
For Hamer Elementary Students:
The hearing screening will be set up in Terreton. The district will not provide transportation from Hamer to attend the hearing screening. If you would like your child's hearing to be screened, please bring them to Terreton Elementary School between 10:00am-11:00am on Dec. 10. Please follow the same instructions as listed for the Terreton Elementary students in regards to the consent form. Hearing screenings are optional.
Hearing Consent Form - English:
https://aptg.co/k3T7Fb
Hearing Consent Form - Spanish:
https://aptg.co/Tdz2JJ
For Terreton Elementary and Junior High Students:
If you would like your child's hearing to be screened, please send the Hearing Screening Consent Form back to school with them on Wednesday. Those forms were passed out the first time we scheduled this screening, and they will not be sent home again. If you have misplaced the form, please click the link below to print one at home and send it with your child on Wednesday. If printing a form is not available to you, please call the Terreton Elementary office and give verbal consent for your child to have their hearing screened. Hearing screenings are optional.
For High School Students:
If you would like your child's hearing to be screened, please click the link below to print a Hearing Screening Consent Form at home and send it to school with them on Wednesday. If printing a form is not available to you, please call the West Jefferson High School office and give verbal consent for your child to have their hearing screened. Hearing screenings are optional.
For Hamer Elementary Students:
The hearing screening will be set up in Terreton. The district will not provide transportation from Hamer to attend the hearing screening. If you would like your child's hearing to be screened, please bring them to Terreton Elementary School between 10:00am-11:00am on Dec. 10. Please follow the same instructions as listed for the Terreton Elementary students in regards to the consent form. Hearing screenings are optional.
Hearing Consent Form - English:
https://aptg.co/k3T7Fb
Hearing Consent Form - Spanish:
https://aptg.co/Tdz2JJ
