ELECTION DAY IS TUE. NOV. 5th, 2024
All West Jefferson Schools will be in session.
West Jefferson School District has two levies on the ballot. Detailed information about those levies can be found in this video: https://youtu.be/NwaVGr3BdZo
and on our website: https://www.wjsd.org/page/district-notifications
If you have any questions about the levies that are not answered on the video or website, please call Mr. Williams at 208-663-4542.
Polling places within our district boundaries are:
> Monteview LDS Church
> Terreton Senior Citizens Center
> Hamer Elementary School
“The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed supplemental levy is a tax of $109.13 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2025 and that currently costs $109.13 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. If the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is not expected to change. The levy will be assessed for two (2) years.”
“The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed plant facility levy is a tax of $90.94 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2025 and that currently costs $90.94 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. If the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is not expected to change. The levy will be assessed for ten (10) years.”
Stop by for C & B’s Open House anytime from 3:30-7:00 p.m. to learn about potential career opportunities with C & B. Parents welcome! Food will be provided between 5:30-7:00 p.m.. Please RSVP today! (Not required but encouraged) https://deerequipment.com/technician-career-nights/
West Jefferson High School Girls Basketball Tryouts
West Jefferson Sophomore, Bella Spencer, has qualified to compete in the State Cross Country Race on Saturday, Nov. 2nd, in Boise. The 3A Girls Race will be at 11:00 am at Eagle Island State Park.
Run like the (Terreton) wind, Bella! We are cheering you across the finish line!
A "State Send-off" will take place at 3:40pm on Thursday, Oct. 31st in the hallway of the high school. This is a tradition where the students and faculty line the hallways and cheer for the athletes as they walk through. Parents are welcome to come if they would like, but don't be late because it's pretty short and sweet!
Our Panther Football team ended their regular season with a 1-3 conference record and a 4-4 overall record. We will now play in the first round of the State Play-offs on Friday, Nov. 1st at 7:00pm at North Fremont High School. Several factors contribute to West Jefferson qualifying to continue towards a state championship . We asked Coach Hall to explain how the State Play-off Teams are determined.
"Idaho High School Football Teams qualify for state competition according to a few criteria. The first-place team of conference champions from the 1st/2nd, 3rd, 4/5th, and 6th districts automatically qualify for tournament play and are granted a first-round bye. (The four teams with a first-round bye are Firth, Declo, Nampa Christian, & Grangeville.)
The 1st and 2nd as well as the 4th and 5th districts have combined into two larger conferences. Additionally, all teams are ranked in Max Preps based on win/loss record, strength of schedule, and head-to-head competition.
After the four conference champions have been determined, the next eight highest-ranked teams, according to Max Preps, qualify to enter the tournament. These eight teams are placed in a bracket by a committee and they play the first round. The winners of these four games will play the four conference champions who had a first-round bye. The losers of these four games will end their season."
North Fremont has really nice new bleachers for the visiting team! Let's fill them up with Panther Fans!!
A "State Send-off" will take place at 3:40pm on Thursday, Oct. 31st in the hallway of the high school. This is a tradition where the students and faculty line the hallways and cheer for the team as they walk through. Parents are welcome to come if they would like, but don't be late because it's pretty short and sweet!
Weekly Athletic Schedule for Oct. 28 - Nov. 2, 2024
Our Junior High Wrestling season is underway.
Good luck, wrestlers!!
Good Luck to our HS Cross Country Runners as they compete in the district race today being held at West Jefferson! The girls' race begins at 3:00pm, followed by the boys' race.
Photo credit: Josh Petersen Photography. This copyrighted photo cannot be used without written permission from the photographer.
Current Job Openings as of 10/18/24
Click link for application:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3558/WJSD/2690368/ClassifiedApplication-Fillable.pdf
For Job Description: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3558/WJSD/4956453/Maintenance_Supervisor.pdf
GOOD LUCK TO OUR LADY PANTHERS
as they begin the District Tournament this week.
West Jefferson will play North Fremont Tue. Oct. 22nd at 3:00pm at Thunder Ridge High School in Idaho Falls. They will play again at 5:00pm.
FREE VACCINE CLINIC COMING TO OUR SCHOOL!
Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 3:30pm-6:30pm
in the Terreton Elementary Gym.
This is a great opportunity for all Kindergarten through 12th-grade students to get caught up with their immunizations!
See the flyer for more details!!
Contact our school nurse, Jolyn Burtenshaw, if you have any questions: jolynburtenshaw@wjsd.org
Our Junior High Girls Basketball Teams started their season off with 2 big wins over the Butte County Pirates.
Keep up the good work, girls!
Weekly Athletic Schedule for October 21-26, 2024
IT'S SHOW TIME!!
WJ Junior High presents: Frozen, Jr.
Monday, Oct. 21st - (2 Shows) 4pm & 7pm
Thursday, Oct. 24th - 7pm
Saturday, Oct. 26th - 7pm
These kids have been working so hard and are doing great!!
* Get your tickets reserved now! *
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8Hjh1a4ktsCFdvdMvV_Zbbda6jIw6O6iLfX2pkDic-XIp8Q/viewform
If you pay on Venmo, payments go to @WJHS_253.
SPREAD THE WORD!
Homecoming Royalty will be done a little differently this year!
Under Classmen (grades 9-11) will be announced before the JV Game.
Winners were voted on by their classmates throughout this week.
Senior royalty was voted on by their classmates this week. The top 5 seniors will be escorted onto the football field during the JV half-time by their parent and then the top 3 will be decided by a game of chance!
Reminder!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
West Jefferson School District Statement Regarding Employee Arrest
West Jefferson, 17 October 2024 – The West Jefferson School District is aware of the recent arrest of a district employee on charges of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16. This is an extremely serious matter, and the safety and well-being of our students remains our top priority.
The district is fully cooperating with law enforcement as they continue their investigation. The employee in question has been dismissed from their position with the district. We are committed to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students and will continue to work closely with authorities to ensure this matter is handled swiftly and thoroughly.
Due to the ongoing investigation, the district will not be providing additional details at this time. We encourage anyone with relevant information to contact local law enforcement.
Our thoughts are with the victim and their family during this difficult time, and we remain dedicated to the safety and trust of our school community.
West Jefferson High School senior, Boone Burtenshaw, raised and donated a pig to be sold at the Mud Lake Fair stock sale. He wanted the proceeds to go to extra-curricular activities at West Jefferson. The pig was sold three times. Broulims, T. Simmons Farms, and Lee Burtenshaw were the buyers. The check for approximately $3900 was written by the fair board and they asked Chandra Day to deliver it to the school this week.
Great job Boone and thank you to our area businesses who are continually supporting our kids!
Our high school wrestling team is doing a fundraiser selling Scotty's (Glenwood) Jerky. Orders can be made through any of the high school wrestlers or coaches.
Regular School Board Meeting - Thursday, Oct. 17th.
Executive session begins at 12:30pm, followed by regular session at approximately 1:30pm.
Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/@westjefferson253/streams
