March Newsletter

It is hard to believe we are already stepping into March. This month is often viewed as a countdown to Spring Break, but within our classrooms, we are continuing to learn and grow. While we are all looking forward to a well-deserved rest later this month, there is an incredible amount of learning and energy happening right now. We are also preparing for the State ISAT testing that will take place in April for all of our 7th and 8th graders as well as the PSAT test for all of our 9th graders. We will provide a specific schedule and tips as we get closer to those dates, but for now, the best "test prep" is to come to school, stay engaged in class and be curious.

Students and staff enjoyed the week of learning about other cultures and then ended the week with an opportunity to watch two Flamenco Dancers, hear from the Boise Basque Museum, Gallery Walk the posters about different countries and enjoy treats from around the world. Thank you to everyone who helped support this event.

Baseball begins for 7th and 8th graders on Monday, March 2nd.

Tennis for 9th graders begins on Monday, March 2nd.

Track begins on Monday, March 30th.

Please contact Athletic Director Mark Miller mark.miller@boiseschools.org with any questions.

Thank you to everyone who attended our last meeting. We have a great group leading our Freshman Farewell. We love seeing new faces and hearing new ideas, so please attend our next meeting on Thursday, March 12th at 7:00pm in the library. Also, don't forget about our Dine Around Night at Zupas on March 19th from 4:00pm-9:00pm

If you want to make sure you get a yearbook, please order ASAP. If you don't order soon, you cannot be guaranteed a yearbook.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1076773/West-Junior-High-School/

Freshman Parents-you have an opportunity to put your kids baby picture in the yearbook. You can add a short up to 7 word quote with your kids baby photo if you want to. You will email the digital picture and the quote to 29Kate.Cavanaugh@boiseschools.net

The deadline for the photos is March 2nd , if you turn in the photos late sadly we only have so much space so first come first serve.

March 4-AVID College Day-Wear your College Gear

March 5-Choir Concert-7:30 in small gym

March 9-13-Spirit Week (see above schedule for dress up days)

March 12-PTBC (Parent Teacher Booster Club) meeting at 7:00pm in the library. All are welcome.

March 13-End of 3rd quarter

March 16-20-Spring Break

March 19-PTBC Dine Around Night at Zupas (Boise Town Square Mall) 4:00pm-9:00pm

March 23-School Resumes

March 26-Orchestra Concert 7:30 in small gym

Student Counsel is currently hosting our Triple Threat Drive as our Service Learning Project. The last two weeks have focused on bringing canned food for the Idaho Food Bank. An amazing 510 pounds of food was boxed up and delivered to the Idaho Food Bank.

Beginning Monday, Feb. 2 the collection focused on new or gently used books that will be donated to Book It Forward Idaho. These items will be collected from Feb. 2 until Feb. 13th. The third part of the Triple Threat Drive will be collecting school supplies that will be donated to Operation School Supplies. That will begin on Feb. 20th and go until Feb. 27th. Thank you for helping support our community. We will have totals from the book and school supply drive in the next newsletter.

Student Council is excited to sponsor a week of fun leading up to spring break. We have some great activities as well as some dress up days before our assembly on Friday, March 13th. The dress up days are:

Monday: Neon vs. Neutrals

Tuesday: Dynamic Duos & Squads

Wednesday: White lies

Thursday: Throwback Thursday

Friday: Jersey Out

Our library has undergone some amazing changes in the last year, in large part due to being awarded an Innovation Grant through the Boise Public Schools Foundation. With the grant we were able to purchase some much needed furniture, which has allowed us to create a flexible space for individual and group instruction, as well as a comfortable spot to hang out. Students and staff alike are loving the new space, and we know that this generous donation will continue to impact our library for years to come.

West Junior High Parents,

Loren at Loren Orr Photography has shared with us that the 2025-26 West Junior High School Picture Day galleries are ready for viewing. To view your student's gallery, please follow the instructions noted below.

1. Select the gallery you would like to view:

2025 School Pictures: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001280611

2025 Fall Sports Pictures: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001303715

2025 Winter I Sports Pictures: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001323192

2026 Winter II Sports Pictures: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001354843

2. When prompted, please enter your student's school ID/Lunch number in the Online Code prompt.

3. When prompted, please enter your email address in the Email Address prompt.

4. Hit the Login button.

After you have logged in, you can review the pictures and select backgrounds. Multiple single or package photography products are available. Please note that all orders are completed online, and your order will be shipped directly to your home. If you order in the first 7 days that the galleries are available, please use the coupon code "SPORTSFREESHIP" to receive free shipping.

Please contact Loren at Loren@Lorenorr.com or call him at 208.320.2782 if you have any questions.

On Friday, February 27 some of our students had the opportunity to attend Tech Girlz, an all day opportunity to see technology in action. Students participated in hands on learning activities as well as heard from other females in the tech industry.

On February 28th, our cheerleaders participated in the city Cheer Showcase at Fairmont. This showcase involved 7 of the 8 Boise junior high schools and showed the remarkable talent and dedication of our cheerleaders around the district. This was an opportunity for the cheerleaders to compete in front of a large crowd and get feedback from a panel of experts. Great job West Cheer Squad.

Students love to use the flexible seating we have in our main hallway and would love to have more flexible/comfortable seating throughout the school.

If you would like to help contribute to our flexible seating, please scan the QR Code or click on the link to donate.

https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form?svcid=renxt&formId=54380edf-3073-43b8-b9e2-8e85c9face6a&envid=p-SdsX_pjE80CDMOl1UUUVDA&zone=usa

Thank you

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.

https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Policy/PolicyListing.aspx?S=36030877

Janet Cherry - Principal

Jon Zwainz - Assistant Principal

Website: https://west.boiseschools.org/
Location: 8371 W. Salt Creek Ct., Boise, ID 83709
Phone: 208-854-6450