April Newsletter

It is hard to believe it is already April. The next few months will be busy with ISAT and PSAT tests, musical performances and athletic competitions just to name a few. We are incredibly proud of all that our students have accomplished so far this year and know that they will continue to learn and grown until the very last day of school.

West Junior High School has ordered a limited number of extra yearbooks for late purchases. Act fast - they are being sold on a first come, first serve basis.
Order by May 17, 2024. If you are interested in buying a yearbook, here is the link to purchase one.

BUY YOUR YEARBOOK

Thank you to everyone who attended our March evening meeting. It was nice to see some new faces and the Freshman Farewell now has a committee to more forward in planning the May event for our 9th graders. Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 2 at 3:00 in the library. If you have any questions, you can always email the PTBC at westptbc@gmail.com

April 1-7th and 8th Grade Track Starts (2:45-4:30)

April 2-PTBC Meeting at 3:00 in the library. All are welcome.

April 8-Boys Club Volleyball Starts (2:45-4:00)
April 17 & 18-ISAT Testing for all 7th and 8th graders

April 17-PSAT Test for all 9th graders

April 19-No School

As part of Boise School District’s commitment to safety and security, during the weekend of April 27-28, 2024, Boise Police Department will conduct training exercises at West Junior High School, 8371 W. Salt Creek Ct, Boise, 83709. During this time, the community may see a number of police vehicles and personnel on-site.

This training serves as another example of how the Boise School District works closely with Boise Police Department, and other first responders, as part of our priority each and every day to provide a safe and secure environment for our students, staff and community.

Spring Sports Information:

7th and 8th Grade Track: Starts on April 1. This is a no-cut sport and each individual will have a chance to compete in an event or multiple events during track meets. Open to all 7th and 8th grade girls and boys. Practices generally take place Mon-Fri from 2:45-4:00.

Boys Club Volleyball-Starts on April 8. This is a 7th, 8th and 9th grade boys fun club sport played against the other junior high teams in Boise. Practices and games are held after school in one of the junior high's gyms. Schedule is still being finalized. There is very little cost to play, except maybe purchasing a t-shirt.

West collected 1317 Books during the 2 week book drive right before spring break. Advisory classes who brought the most books received doughnuts this week. Thank you to everyone who donated books to this great event.

Our food pantry is located outside by our gym and is open 24 hours to anyone in need of food or hygiene items.

If you would like to donate items to the pantry, you may drop the items off in the main office or contact Mr. Pritchett at adam.pritchett@boiseschools.org

Days for Girls works to eliminate the stigma and limitations associated with mensuration. Days for Girls has provided schools, including West, feminine mensuration products free of charge in the bathrooms. It has been a huge success with our students. We would love to continue this for our students and we are in need of donations. If you would like to donate produces (all sizes and kinds of pads and tampons are needed), you can drop those items off any time in the front office. Also, if you would like to make a monetary donation, you can make it to the Boise Schools Foundation c/o West Junior High. Thank you for supporting this program.

Annual Notification Regarding Public Release of Student Directory Information

The Boise School District complies with federal law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) as it relates to the release of student directory information to the public. To learn more, log on to www.boiseschools.org and navigate to Parents & Patrons > Parent Information > FERPA Form. Or, please call the Clerk of the Board at 208-854-4123 to obtain a copy of the FERPA form.

Janet Cherry - Principal

Bryce England - Assistant Principal

Email: janet.cherry@boiseschools.org
Website: https://west.boiseschools.org/
Location: 8371 W. Salt Creek Ct., Boise, ID 83709
Phone: 208-854-6450
Twitter: @WestMustangsBSD