West Jefferson

Track & Field Districts will be held at Madison High School on May 7 & 8, 2026. Good luck to all of our West Jefferson Athletes!

All track events will run 3A girls, 4A girls first; followed by boys 3A boys, 4A boys.
The starting times listed are approximate.

Thursday, May 7th

11:30 Field Events
12:00 3200 Finals Girls
12:30 3200 Finals Boys
3:00 100m Hurdles Prelims
3:20 110m Hurdles Prelims
3:40 100m Prelims Girls
4:15 100m Prelims Boys
Break 30 min
5:30 200m Prelims Girls
6:00 200m Prelims Boys
Break 20 minutes
6:50 800m Girls Sprint Medley
7:00 1600m Boys Sprint Medley

Friday, May 9th

11 :00 Field Events
1:00 100m Hurdles Finals
1:20 110m Hurdles Finals
1:40 4x200m Relay
2:00 100m Finals
2:25 800m Finals
2:50 4x100m Finals
3:10 400m Final
3:40 300m Hurdle Finals
20-minute break
4:20 200m Finals
4:40 1600m Finals
5:15 4x400m Relay

Schedule Change - No Tutoring for grades K-6 - Friday, May 8
There are construction projects scheduled for Friday at Terreton Elementary. To simplify busing, we will not offer tutoring for K-6 students at both Terreton and Hamer Elementaries.
There WILL BE tutoring for grades 7-12, and busing will still be available for secondary students.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the school office.

High School Students and Parents - Please check your email for important information regarding your students Advanced Opportunity funding for Dual Credit and Overload classes, and Exams. Please also see the attached infographic for an explanation of the email. Thank you! Mr. Gemar

West Jefferson High School's Annual Greenhouse Sale is this Friday!

Spread the word!

Thank you, Mrs. Parker, for your dedication to our music students!

West Jefferson's Summer Volleyball Camp Info!

Mark your calendars and get signed up with Coach Eddins. Text her at 208-589-8040.

The camp fee needs to be paid with a check or cash on the first day of camp. (No Venmo or Debit/Credit Cards.)

The camp release form can be printed, filled out at home, and brought to camp, or a parent can fill it out on the day of camp before your child can participate.

Volleyball Camp Release Form:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3558/WJHS/3002586/Volleyball_Camp_Release_Form.pdf

If any West Jefferson Alumni or community members would like to wrestle any of our current wrestlers for this fun event, please contact Coach Goodier or Coach Fisher as soon as possible!

The community is invited!!

High School Cheer Tryouts are coming up for this year's 8th through 11th graders!

Check back next week for Coach Higgs' Athletic Performance Training Schedule.

Weekly Athletic Schedule for May 4-9, 2026.

It's show time! The West Jefferson High School's musical this year is sure to be amazing, as always!

Please click the link or scan the QR code to request your tickets as soon as possible!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftFLsneJnrwbd5p4JMHDYznEDlPPccU4GO0-pmoNGep-1PGQ/viewform?usp=header

Elementary ISAT Testing

Weekly Athletic Schedule for April 27 - May 2, 2026

Coach Higgs' Athletic Performance Training Schedule for April 27-30, 2026

*Coach Higgs has some changes at work that will temporarily affect his evening schedule.

Also, there won't be any Athletic Performance Training next week May 4-7, 2026.

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

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

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.

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.