West Ada School District

🏆 The Golden Spoon goes to Victory Middle School!

What a game! After a incredible overtime finish, Victory lived up to its name🥇.

Thank you for the incredible spirit, sportsmanship, and for helping raise funds for Hoops of Hunger to end school lunch debt. 👏

Thank you to our sponsor CBH Homes!
#WeAreWestAda #Hoops4Hunger #SchoolChallenge
#EndSchoolLunchDebt #WestAdaEducationFoundation
#EveryPennyCounts

Owyhee High School takes home the Golden Fork!🏆🥇

Thank you to Owyhee for bringing energy to the game and for their hard work raising funds for Hoops for Hunger. Your efforts help make a real difference. 💛

Thank you to our sponsor CBH Homes!
#WeAreWestAda #Hoops4Hunger #SchoolChallenge
#EndSchoolLunchDebt #WestAdaEducationFoundation
#EveryPennyCounts

🚨Tonight is the Golden Final Fourk Showdown🚨

Our top-raising Middle School and High School teams take the court to battle it out for the championship.

Join us for an action-packed night filled with school pride, friendly competition, and a shared goal of making a difference. Let’s finish Hoops 4 Hunger strong—see you tonight!

High School | 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐤 🏆
Owyhee High School 🆚 Centennial High School - Boise, ID
Middle School | 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐧 🏆
Sawtooth Middle School 🆚 Victory Middle School
Elementary | 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐲 🏆
Chief Joseph School of the Arts

📅 March 12th
📍 Rocky Mountain High School Gym
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
👥 Teams: 6v6 (half staff / half student players)
🎟️ Admission: Any monetary donation — even a nickel
gets you in!

Sponsored by CBH Homes

#WeAreWestAda #Hoops4Hunger #SchoolChallenge
#EndSchoolLunchDebt #WestAdaEducationFoundation
#EveryPennyCounts

Congratulations to our 2026 West Ada Rookies of the Year! 👏

This year, West Ada welcomed more than 100 first-year teachers into our schools. Principals nominated outstanding first-year teachers based on their instructional effectiveness, positive classroom climate, strong work habits and professionalism, and commitment to professional growth.

✨ Elementary Rookies of the Year
▪️Reily Baron- Hunter Elementary
▪️Olivia Lake- Ustick Elementary
✨ Middle School Rookie of the Year
▪️Abigial Barbey- Eagle Middle School
✨ High School Rookie of the Year
▪️Cole Witter- Eagle High School

These educators have shown incredible dedication to their students, their schools, and their profession in just their first year in the classroom. We are honored to celebrate their hard work, passion, and the bright future they bring to education.💙💛

#WeAreWestAda

Yesterday, Dr. Bub met with the professional and passionate Student Council at Meridian High School 💛💙

MHS StuCo focuses on serving others, both at MHS and in the community. Students volunteer at the Idaho State Veterans Home and have other volunteer opportunities prepared for the spring. Alec and Taya, StuCo Co-Presidents, visited Meridian Middle School 8th graders to talk about StuCo and welcome the future Warriors to MHS. During the meeting, StuCo also discussed with Dr. Bub Hoops 4 Hunger fundraising initiatives, spring Student Council events and initiatives that encourage student body involvement.

#WeAreWestAda

‼ Tomorrow is The Final Fourk Showdown ‼

Check out our top fundraising Hoops 4 Hunger teams as they compete for the Title! 🥇

High School | 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐤🏆
Owyhee High School 🆚 Centennial High School
Middle School | 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐧 🏆
Sawtooth Middle School 🆚 Victory Middle School
Elementary | 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐲 🏆
Chief Joseph School of the Arts

📅 March 12th
📍 Rocky Mountain High School Gym
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
👥 Teams: 6v6 (half staff / half student players)
🎟️ Admission: Any monetary donation — even a nickel
gets you in!

Sponsored by @cbhhomes

#WeAreWestAda #Hoops4Hunger #SchoolChallenge
#EndSchoolLunchDebt #WestAdaEducationFoundation
#EveryPennyCounts

⭐March 9, 2026 Board Meeting Highlights ⭐

Thank you, Pepper Ridge Elementary School , for leading the Pledge of Allegiance!

🎓Also, Pepper Ridge Elementary celebrated their student involvement and academic achievements.

✅ Rocky Mountain High School presented their Board Report.

💡The Director of the Career Technical Education (CTE) Program, William Schumaker, spotlighted the program's opportunities and its dedication in preparing West Ada students for tomorrow's workforce.

✨Justine Burgess was approved as Principal of Hillsdale Elementary beginning in Fall 2026.

✨Jeff Christopherson was approved as Principal of Independence Elementary beginning in Fall 2026.

📺Full Meeting Available on Youtube
▶️Youtube.com/WestAdaSchoolDistrict

#WeAreWestAda | #WASDSchoolBoard

We are thrilled to announce Justine Burgess will become the new Principal of Hillsdale Elementary School this fall!💙💛 With 14 years of dedicated experience in education and the current Principal of Joplin Elementary, Mrs. Burgess brings a wealth of passion, direction, and commitment to our students and families. We are excited to see the positive impact she’ll make on the Hillsdale community.✨

Congratulations, Mrs. Burgess!

#WeAreWestAda

We are thrilled to announce Jeff Christopherson as the Principal of Independence Elementary opening this fall! Mr. Christopherson currently serves as Principal of Hunter Elementary. We are excited for the vision and passion Mr. Christopherson will bring to the students, families and community in Star as he helps launch our 60th West Ada School.
Congratulations, Mr. C!
#WeAreWestAda

🌟 February Employees of the Month 🌟
We are grateful for these dedicated individuals who positively impact our students, staff, and community every day. 💙💛

🏫Willow Creek Elementary School
Rachel Stirland - Nurse
Kim Parker - Secretary

🏫Galileo Middle School
Elisabeth Sonersen - Science & S.S. Teacher
Michael Thompson- Head Custodian

🏫Owyhee High School
Rae Peppley - College & Career Counselor
Lynn Stinson - Registrar

🏢District Service Center
Sara Oliveira - Building Program Academic Consultant
Lisa Jensen - Medicaid Supervisor

✨Superintendents Spotlight: Eagle Academy✨
Principal Joe Palaia, Counselor Deborah Hansen, and Teacher Kim Kyne were recognized by a parent for their outstanding support and care with which they serve Eagle Academy students.

Thank you for your commitment to excellence and for making a difference every day!

#WeAreWestAda #EmployeeOfTheMonth #WASDProud

🏀 🚨Last day of Hoops 4 Hunger! 🚨🏀
We’re down to the final hours of this school challenge to end school lunch debt, and every bit of support can help your school close in on the gold.🏆
Bring in spare change, make a donation, and help ensure students have access to the meals they need—while cheering your school to the finish.

👉 Donate today before time runs out: www.westadafoundation.org/h4h
Let’s finish strong for our students!

#WestAda #Hoops4Hunger #EndSchoolLunchDebt #WestAdaEducationFoundation #EveryPennyCounts

The West Ada Spring Raffle is Here‼️🎟️

Support our students and claim your chance to with from over $55,000 in prizes! ✨
Score big with a ATV, golf car or a 2026 Kia Hybrid Sportage.🚙

Every ticket helps fund programs and support our students! ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🏐🎾🥎🏉🤼‍♀️🥍🏃🎳

Get your ticket today!
🎟️https://shorturl.at/w48AA

#WeAreWestAda #WestAdaRaffle #WestAdaProudvis Here‼️🎟️

Support our students and claim your chance to with from over $55,000 in prizes! ✨
Score big with a ATV, golf car or a 2026 Kia Hybrid Sportage.🚙

Every ticket helps fund programs and support our students! ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🏐🎾🥎🏉🤼‍♀️🥍🏃🎳

Get your ticket today!
🎟️https://shorturl.at/w48AA

#WeAreWestAda #WestAdaRaffle #WestAdaProud

Happy National Athletic Training Month! Thank you to our athletic trainers who keep our student-athletes healthy and ready to perform at their best! 💪💙

Happy #SchoolSocialWorkWeek! 💛💙
We are so grateful for our amazing social workers who truly make a difference every day. 🫶
Their dedication is shown daily through outstanding support to our students, families, and staff. Their impact reaches far beyond the classroom, helping create safe, supportive, and thriving school communities.

Be sure to thank your social workers for all they do! 🌟

#WeAreWestAda | #SocialWorkMonth

Students from WASD CTE - Career and Technical Education of West Ada School District, led a student-driven social media campaign during last weeks Girls State Basketball Championship games. After working over a 12 hour day, students captured video from all six state championship games at the Idaho Center on Saturday and created the “After the Buzzer” campaign, which was posted by Idaho High School Activities Association. These students will be back to do it all again for Boys State Basketball beginning tomorrow!
Amazing work!
Stockton Stone –Rocky Mountain High School - Meridian, ID
Eli Scott – Centennial High School - Boise, ID
Tyler Dennis – Centennial High School
Charli Pierson – Rocky Mountain High School
Kora Gorton – Owyhee High School
#WeAreWestAda | #CTE

Last week Pleasant View Elementary School students saw the Big Idaho Potato! 🥔
Our students had the amazing opportunity to see the 4 TON potato up close and learn about heart-healthy potatoes.💛
#WeAreWestAda

Happy National Foreign Language Week!

#WeAreWestAda

It’s Read Across America Week! 📚

This week, Dr. Bub read to kindergarten students at Desert Sage Elementary. 📖 There have been some amazing initiatives happening across our district to engage students in reading. ✨

#WeAreWestAda | #ReadAcrossAmericaWeek

🎙️ A new episode of the West Ada Podcast drops Monday morning!
You’ve got to meet these two. Calvin, a Special Olympics athlete at Mountain View High School, and his classmate Mitchell, his Unified partner, share how the Unified Champion Schools program is building friendships and bringing students together in powerful ways. 💙🤝
We talk more with teachers, Jennifer Crowl and Scott Deck about Unified Champion Schools in West Ada. These programs are creating stronger communities, meaningful friendships, and a culture of belonging for students across our district.

📅 Monday
⏰ 9 a.m.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch and subscribe on YouTube:
 ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@WestAdaSchoolDistrict

#WeAreWestAda #WestAdaPodcast #UnifiedChampionSchools #SpecialOlympics #UnifiedSports #Belonging #StudentLeadership