West Jefferson's Distinguished Young Woman, Ethnie Shaffer, will be competing in the State DYW Program this weekend.
Good Luck Ethnie!
We have had some changes and additions for this week's athletics. This is the most current information we have.
WEST JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER - 9/26/23
**APPLY IDAHO - October 2, 2023**
Apply Idaho is a free, common application platform for up to 10 in-state colleges. Open October through June, this application is ONLY available to current-year Idaho high school seniors.
https://nextsteps.idaho.gov/apply-idaho
**IDAHO LAUNCH - October 3, 2023**
The Idaho LAUNCH grant program aims to prepare Idaho’s students for Idaho’s workforce needs. Idaho LAUNCH provides
grants for education and training programs.
https://nextsteps.idaho.gov/launch
https://nextsteps.idaho.gov/.../08/LaunchFlyer_Final.pdf
**ADVANCED OPPORTUNITIES FUNDING**
AO Funding requests will be submitted soon. Please make sure that you have an account and can view the Dual Credit, Exam, and Overload classes submitted on your behalf. Advanced Opportunities Booklet (versión en español): https://www.sde.idaho.gov/.../2023-2024-Advanced...
Student Sign-up Instructions: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/.../Student-Sign-Up...
**PSAT/ACT RESOURCES**
It’s still not too late to sign up for the PSAT or ACT. Below are some guides that will help you study for the test.
PSAT STUDY GUIDE: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/.../prep.../practice-tests
ACT STUDY GUIDE: https://www.act.org/.../test.../free-act-test-prep.html
**FAFSA SNEAK PEAK**
2024-2025 FAFSA applications won’t be available until December.
More information coming soon :
https://fsapartners.ed.gov/.../2425FAFSAPreviewPresentati...
Retake Day for West Jefferson High School - Oct. 11th
Here is the link for WJSD to order online for those who missed ordering and/or would like to order add-on items, such as magnets.
https://joshpphoto.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/LoginConsumer?EK=247238
To login, enter your email address and in the access code box enter your child's student ID./lunch number.
If you have any questions, contact josh@joshpetersen.com
Tonight's Homecoming Bonfire has been CANCELED due to weather.
(Thurs. 9/21)
Our WJ FFA Soils and Range Teams had a great day competing in Districts.
Eight West Jefferson students traveled to the competition at the Ririe Church Farm.
On our Soils Team, Lucas Hillman took 4th place overall out of 40 kids.
Our Range Team took 4th place overall which qualified them to attend the State Judging Competition in Pocatello on October 10th. Team members are Kyla Seamons, Brynlee Bitter, CJ Day, Ryan Rigby, William Anhder, & Seth Brown.
Thank you to Mrs. Chandra Day and Mr. Jon Hogge for all you are doing for our FFA program.
Attached are a few events that are coming up and could easily be overlooked due to the Harvest Break.
Please contact Mr. Gemar if you have any questions about any of them.
Our West Jefferson FFA Team participated in Livestock Judging at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. Here are the results.
Great Job!
2024 American Heritage Tour has been planned for March 22-30, 2024. Juniors and Seniors that want to go need to sign up with Mr. Gore and pay the first payment before Thursday, Oct 12th! (Mr Gore has moved the payment due dates slightly later than the payment schedule on the flyer so that the students are able to work during Harvest Break to earn money towards their trip.)
Parents, chaperones, and community members will be invited to sign up the week of October 16-19.
Come kick-off Homecoming Week with a Free Taco!
If you need help accessing our WJ App, please contact our Technology Supervisor, Jon Reyna at reynaj@wjsd.org.
Search West Jefferson School District 253 in your app store, and find the app with our logo with the Panther wrapped around the WJ.
West Jefferson Alumni, Kevin Summers, recently visited our school and brought with him a Robotic Welder. He helped the Ag students create programs on the computer and then the next day, he demonstrated how the welder works using those programs. Kevin generously gave away five welding helmets and approximately twenty pairs of gloves to the students.
(Side note: Kevin originally brought in three welding helmets to give away, but when he witnessed our students saying the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of school and learned that West Jefferson students say the pledge every day, he went back out to his car and brought in two more helmets with a Patriotic design on them that he added to the giveaway.)
A big thank you to Kevin Summers for sharing this with our students!
WJ Athletic Events for the week of Sep. 11-16, 2023
Here are our HS Cheerleaders!
Have a great year!
UPDATE: The winner of the quilt is Riley Caudle! Congratulations Riley and thanks for your support!
Winner of the Quilt Raffle will be chosen tonight! (Fri. Sep. 8)
September School Lunch Menu
Remember, the breakfast and lunch menus are in the dining section of our app. Any changes to the menus throughout the month should be updated there.
JV Football - change in start time.
Robotic welding demonstration at West Jefferson High School Ag Building on Wednesday, Sep. 6th at 12:25pm-1:00pm. The public is welcome to attend.
Mr. Packer is looking for Lego donations for his STEM class. Lego donations can be dropped off at West Jefferson High School or District Office. Thank you!!
PICTURE DAY - Tuesday, August 29th for Terreton Elementary, WJ Junior HIgh, WJ High School, and Staff
We are using a new photographer this year! We are excited to have Josh Petersen Photography here to take school photos.
See the attached image for pricing information.
Please note: The order form says that you need to order a package in order to purchase add-ons. After clarification from the photographer, you can buy items off the add-ons list WITHOUT purchasing a package. Just indicate that on the form. Also, if you have more than one child, you can write one check for all children, just write it on the order form. The more you communicate, the less confusion.
Any questions can be sent to info@joshpetersen.com.
Sports photos WILL NOT be taken on this day and will be scheduled at a later date.
