May Newsletter

It is hard to believe this school year is coming to an end. We have had a great year and are looking forward to some fun end of the year activities before we break for the summer. We want to thank all of you and your children for a great year and look forward to the the start of a new year in August. Please continue to check you emails for information and updates.

Earlier this year, the Boise School District, along with students, parents, and staff began a comprehensive examination of our dress code policy. Included in this study were the school uniform practices at West and South Junior High Schools.

The results of the study indicated that, by reforming our approach to student dress, we will be able to accomplish three important goals:

1. Preserve learning time

2. Preserve the dignity of all students and staff

3. Foster positive relationships with students, parents and staff

With this in mind, we have decided to remove the uniform requirements for West Junior High students beginning in the 2022 - 2023 school year.

The school district will make recommendations for a district dress code for next school year. We will provide more information about dress code for next year in the summer newsletter based on the recommendations.

Please be aware that our current uniform of black/khaki pants/shorts/skirts and a white or green polo, with West approved black hoodie or West approved quarter zip is still in effect until the end of this school year. Failure to comply with the current dress code/uniform policy will result in detention either at lunch or after school.

We want to thank our PTBC and everyone who contributed to an amazing week of Staff Appreciation. We were greeted each day with presents in our mailboxes and treats in the faculty room. It was incredible the generosity and support from our community. Thank you again!

Congratulations to the following West students who were named as winners in a recent writing contest. There were over 1200 pieces submitted statewide.

Ally Burke

Sophia Cockrell

Norah Fife A

Asha Homan

Norah Jorgensen

Camryn Lafrenz

Adrian Martinez

Ava Pfordt

Brooklyn Rex

Brandon Root

Ella Wood

The yearbook website has closed but we have a few yearbooks available
to purchase at the registrar's office. The cost is $37.10. We accept
cash or check made out to West JHS. Payments by credit card must be
made at the school.

Yearbooks will be distributed to the students on Friday, May 20th. Please remind your child that if they write or draw mean or inappropriate things in another student's yearbook, they will need to replace that student's yearbook at the current cost.

The 9th grade celebration will be on May 19 from 6:00-8:00pm. Only current West 9th graders may attend. The theme this year is "The 80's"

If any 9th grade parents would (or any parents for that matter) still like to donate to the 9th Grade Celebration, here is the link.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4cabab22aafe3-2022

Books and Devices:

All books checked out from the library are due by May 16, 2022. (This does NOT include student devices. Students should KEEP their Chromebooks over the summer).

Lost and Found:

All items remaining in the lost and found will be donated or thrown away on Thursday, May 26th. If your child has lost or misplaced something this year, please check the Lost and Found located in the hallway by the library.

Lockers:

All items need to be removed from student lockers by the end of the day on Friday, May 20. Students will not need their devices at school after this day. NO BACKPACK WILL BE ALLOWED AT SCHOOL AFTER MAY 20th.

May 23rd, 24th, 25th:

These are early release days. On Monday, May 23rd school is released at 1:15 and lunch will be served. On Tuesday, May 24th, school is released at 1:15 and lunch will be served. On Friday, May 25, school is released at 12:00. NO Lunch is served on this day.

Your child will need an updated physical exam dated AFTER May 1st of this year to compete in school sanctioned athletics within the junior high or high school during the 2022-23 school year. This is in compliance with IHSAA guidelines. This physical will be valid through their sophomore year (2 academic years . . . 9-10 grades).

We want to make you aware of an opportunity to complete a physical exam at the Borah High School Main Gym on TUESDAY, MAY 24th from 6:00-8:00 pm at a cost of $20.00. All proceeds from this evening are donated to the Borah Sports Medicine Program. Attached is a physical form (please complete the front page prior to attending). Forms will be available on site as well.

Of course, you are free to complete this physical with your own physician or at another location when convenient. All completed physicals should be turned into the Junior High School nurse or the Borah High School Athletic Trainer PRIOR to the first day of tryouts/practice.

OTHER PAPERWORK

If your child plans to compete/tryout at the high school level for Borah High School, they will be required to complete a set of online paperwork. The following link will take you to our website where directions for completing this are posted.

https://sites.google.com/boiseschools.org/borah-sports-medicine/athletic-forms

Mustang’s Calling

A Journey’s end.

Or a journey’s inception?

But this is no trend,

This is more than perception.

Our calling is here,

It’s time to act.

We are more than just a pact.

They’re at the front,

here to attend.

We perform our stunt

and ascend.

We’ll be there

For them.

Always fair

Because everyone’s a gem.

This isn’t just our way,

This is the West way.

Dedicated to all West Junior High students, teachers, and staff.

A reminder to parents that Boise School District provides parents/guardians with the ability to monitor your student’s activity on their District-assigned digital device via the GoGuardian Parent App:

• GoGuardian Parent App - Welcome letter
• GoGuardian Parent App Instructions

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