It's already time for High School Baseball Districts! Our boys will play their first game on Saturday, April 25 at 1:30pm at North Fremont High School.
Good luck!!
Here are the current Job Openings at West Jefferson School District #253.
If interested in the Elementary Teaching Position, please submit a Certified Application, cover letter, resume, copy of Idaho Teaching Credential, copy of college transcripts, and three recommendation letters.
If interested in any of the other positions, please submit a Classified Application. Including a resume and recommendation letters is optional.
Applications are available in person at our district office or on our website:
https://www.wjsd.org/o/wjsd/page/employment
West Jefferson School District #253
If interested in the Elementary Teaching Position, please submit a Certified Application, cover letter, resume, copy of Idaho Teaching Credential, copy of college transcripts, and three recommendation letters.
If interested in any of the other positions, please submit a Classified Application. Including a resume and recommendation letters is optional.
Applications are available in person at our district office or on our website:
https://www.wjsd.org/o/wjsd/page/employment
West Jefferson School District #253
Weekly Athletic Schedule for April 20-25, 2026.
Please note:
- JH Home Track Meet has been changed from Wednesday to Tuesday
- Baseball & Softball Senior Night is on Thursday
- Baseball Districts begin on Saturday
Please note:
- JH Home Track Meet has been changed from Wednesday to Tuesday
- Baseball & Softball Senior Night is on Thursday
- Baseball Districts begin on Saturday
Coach Higgs' Athletic Performance Training Schedule for April 20-23, 2026
*Coach Higgs has some changes at work that will temporarily affect his evening schedule.
*Coach Higgs has some changes at work that will temporarily affect his evening schedule.
At our most recent regular board meeting, our school board trustees approved our calendar for the 2026-27 school year. Here it is!
Idaho's Central District Health Department is offering a FREE VIRTUAL PRESENTATION. This is a great resource on the current trends of substance abuse and how to talk to your child or student about it.
See the flyer for more details!
Click here to access the link or scan the QR code:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/82d6eccd-222e-40d4-9097-99cb55707c17@351a999b-5f9b-4336-9dde-3e0a9bfdeffd
This event is not sponsored by West Jefferson School District; however, we’re happy to share it to assist families in our community.
See the flyer for more details!
Click here to access the link or scan the QR code:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/82d6eccd-222e-40d4-9097-99cb55707c17@351a999b-5f9b-4336-9dde-3e0a9bfdeffd
This event is not sponsored by West Jefferson School District; however, we’re happy to share it to assist families in our community.
Please contact Mr. DeGraw to let him know if your child wants to sign up for this Summer Driver's Ed Class. He has to have at least 6 students sign up.
Attention Track Athletes, Parents, and Fans:
REPOSTING WITH THE WHOLE WEEK'S SCHEDULE
Coach Higgs' Athletic Performance Training Schedule for April 13-16, 2026
*Coach Higgs has some changes at work that will temporarily affect his evening schedule.
Coach Higgs' Athletic Performance Training Schedule for April 13-16, 2026
*Coach Higgs has some changes at work that will temporarily affect his evening schedule.
REPOSTING WITH CORRECTIONS TO RIGBY TRACK MEET
Weekly Athletic Schedule for April 13-18, 2026
On Wed. April 15th, our Senior Track Athletes will be recognized at 11:45am, right before their home meet begins.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 - Softball @ Malad Tournament
New Fields by Malad High School
10:45am field 1 vs Soda Springs
2:15pm field 2 vs West Side
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 - Softball @ Malad Tournament
10:15am field 1 vs Malad
1:45pm field 1 vs Bear Lake
Weekly Athletic Schedule for April 13-18, 2026
On Wed. April 15th, our Senior Track Athletes will be recognized at 11:45am, right before their home meet begins.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 - Softball @ Malad Tournament
New Fields by Malad High School
10:45am field 1 vs Soda Springs
2:15pm field 2 vs West Side
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 - Softball @ Malad Tournament
10:15am field 1 vs Malad
1:45pm field 1 vs Bear Lake
One last reminder!
The West Jefferson Preschool & Kindergarten Screener for the 2026-27 School Year will be held on Tue., April 14th and Wed. April 15th from 8:15am to 3:30pm. This is for Terreton Elementary AND Hamer Elementary students.
Be sure to click the link below to schedule an appointment for your child. Preschool students who are currently attending school at West Jefferson do not need an appointment and will be screened during class time.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdf8r44jA0keS.../viewform
See the flyer for more details!
Please share this post with anyone who has a child this age!
The West Jefferson Preschool & Kindergarten Screener for the 2026-27 School Year will be held on Tue., April 14th and Wed. April 15th from 8:15am to 3:30pm. This is for Terreton Elementary AND Hamer Elementary students.
Be sure to click the link below to schedule an appointment for your child. Preschool students who are currently attending school at West Jefferson do not need an appointment and will be screened during class time.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdf8r44jA0keS.../viewform
See the flyer for more details!
Please share this post with anyone who has a child this age!
Congratulations to all of the participants of the 2027 West Jefferson DYW Program!
Pictured: Kaitlyn Price, Else Messick, Jessica Rigby, Bella Spencer, Gracee Kimbro, Maggie Tuckett
Distinguished Young Women Winner ($2000): Bella Spencer
First Runner-Up ($1750): Jessica Rigby
Second Runner-Up (1500): Kaitlyn Price
Spirit of DYW ($1000): Maggie Tuckett
Scholastic ($400):
Bella Spencer
Kaitlyn Price
Interview ($400):
Jessica Rigby
Kaitlyn Price
Talent ($350):
Bella Spencer
Elsie Messick
Fitness ($300):
Bella Spencer
Elsie Messick
Self-expression ($300):
Elsie Messick
Bella Spencer
Be Your Best Self ($400):
Kaitlyn Price
Gracee Kimbro
Maggie Tuckett
The 2027 West Jefferson Distinguished Young Women program will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:00pm in the Panther Den.
Come and support the participants and see them SHINE!
This year's participants are Kaitlyn Price, Bella Spencer, Elsie Messick, Jessica Rigby, Gracee Kimbro, and Maggie Tuckett.
Tickets may be purchased at the door.
Come and support the participants and see them SHINE!
This year's participants are Kaitlyn Price, Bella Spencer, Elsie Messick, Jessica Rigby, Gracee Kimbro, and Maggie Tuckett.
Tickets may be purchased at the door.
"Fostering Idaho is excited to announce a fun and engaging opportunity for families in our community during Strengthening Families Month!
We are organizing a month-long scavenger hunt designed to bring all families together, encourage connection, and create meaningful experiences. Throughout the month, participants will have the chance to take part in a variety of activities and be entered into several exciting giveaways. As a special highlight, one lucky family will win a getaway to Lava Hot Springs - thanks to The Suites of Lava Hot Springs!
Thank you for your continued support in strengthening families in our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions."
Camille Rigby
Regional Coordinator | Region 7
crigby@fosteringidahopartnership.org
208-390-0364
Family Resource & Training Center
Click here to access the link or scan the QR code:
https://www.scavengerhunt.party/scavenger_hunts/WMXLJ
This event is not sponsored by West Jefferson School District; however, we’re happy to share it in support of strengthening families in our community.
We are organizing a month-long scavenger hunt designed to bring all families together, encourage connection, and create meaningful experiences. Throughout the month, participants will have the chance to take part in a variety of activities and be entered into several exciting giveaways. As a special highlight, one lucky family will win a getaway to Lava Hot Springs - thanks to The Suites of Lava Hot Springs!
Thank you for your continued support in strengthening families in our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions."
Camille Rigby
Regional Coordinator | Region 7
crigby@fosteringidahopartnership.org
208-390-0364
Family Resource & Training Center
Click here to access the link or scan the QR code:
https://www.scavengerhunt.party/scavenger_hunts/WMXLJ
This event is not sponsored by West Jefferson School District; however, we’re happy to share it in support of strengthening families in our community.
Weekly Athletic Schedule for the week of April 6-11, 2026
FRIDAY APRIL 9
Glenns Ferry Baseball Tournament
1:00pm Garden Valley @ Glenns Ferry
5:30pm Grangeville @ Glenns Ferry
Glenns Ferry Softball Tournament
10:45am Notus @ Glenns Ferry City Park
3:15pm Glenns Ferry @ Glenns Ferry High School
SATURDAY APRIL 10
Glenns Ferry Baseball Tournament
10:15am Idaho City @ Wendell
5:00pm Prairie @ Glenns Ferry
Glenns Ferry Softball Tournament
8:30am Grangeville @ Billie Dee Noble Park
1:00pm Idaho City @ Billie Dee Noble Park
FRIDAY APRIL 9
Glenns Ferry Baseball Tournament
1:00pm Garden Valley @ Glenns Ferry
5:30pm Grangeville @ Glenns Ferry
Glenns Ferry Softball Tournament
10:45am Notus @ Glenns Ferry City Park
3:15pm Glenns Ferry @ Glenns Ferry High School
SATURDAY APRIL 10
Glenns Ferry Baseball Tournament
10:15am Idaho City @ Wendell
5:00pm Prairie @ Glenns Ferry
Glenns Ferry Softball Tournament
8:30am Grangeville @ Billie Dee Noble Park
1:00pm Idaho City @ Billie Dee Noble Park
Our Regular School Board Meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Executive session begins at 11:30am, followed by the regular meeting beginning at approximately 12:30pm.
This meeting is open to the public and will also be livestreamed on our district YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@westjefferson253/streams
Executive session begins at 11:30am, followed by the regular meeting beginning at approximately 12:30pm.
This meeting is open to the public and will also be livestreamed on our district YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@westjefferson253/streams
Here is Coach Higgs' Athletic Performance Training for the week of April 6-9, 2026.
Here is the School Lunch Menu for April 2026.
Junior High Track is the place to be! Look at the HUGE list of participants this year! So exciting!
And we’re rooting for our coaches just as much as our athletes! 56 athletes and 2 coaches! Wishing our coaches extra energy this season!
Since we are early in the week, we are reposting this with the change in the HS Track Meet, which will now be on Wednesday instead of Thursday.
Weekly Athletic Schedule for March 30 - April 4, 2026
The softball game that was originally scheduled for Monday, March 30th, has been changed to April 25th at 11:00am.
