🌟🎉 West Ada Schools stood out in the 2022–2025 Idaho Statewide School Rankings! 🎉🌟
Scores are determined by the state based on standardized test scores, student growth metrics, attendance, and graduation rates.
🏫 West Ada Schools earned 8 spots among the top 20 schools in the state, with several of our schools showing tremendous growth in their rankings!
We are proud of our dedicated staff and incredible students who make continued growth and success possible across our district. 💙⭐
#WeAreWestAda
Scores are determined by the state based on standardized test scores, student growth metrics, attendance, and graduation rates.
🏫 West Ada Schools earned 8 spots among the top 20 schools in the state, with several of our schools showing tremendous growth in their rankings!
We are proud of our dedicated staff and incredible students who make continued growth and success possible across our district. 💙⭐
#WeAreWestAda
A new episode of the West Ada Podcast drops tomorrow! 🎙️✨
Author and Consultant, Dr. Michael McDowell joins Chief Academic Officer Rhonda McDonough to discuss why West Ada is leading the state in academic excellence. 📊✨
In our Student Pulse segment, meet Taya and Alec, Co-ASB Presidents at Meridian High School 🎓💬 Through a year of change, they share how students and staff are coming together to strengthen school culture, elevate student leadership, and build a stronger community. 💙
📅 Thursday
⏰ 9 a.m.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch and subscribe on YouTube:
▶️ www.Youtube.com/@WestAdaSchoolDistrict
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! 👏
#WeAreWestAda
Last week, the Student Council at Idaho Fine Arts Academy welcomed Dr. Bub for informative conversations about school culture, upcoming events, service projects, and how students pursue academic growth through the arts.❤️
This year, IFAA participated in Scrollathon, a nationwide visual art installation that will be showcased at the Kennedy Center this summer.🌟
Students also highlighted Kindness Week, their Love Wins concert at JUMP, and their all-school collaborative musical production, Pippin. 🎭🎶
Looking ahead, IFAA will perform at the Getty in Los Angeles and participate in master classes at CalArts. They will also host their All-School Service Day, supporting our local community through meaningful service opportunities.🤲✨
It is truly inspiring to see students so deeply engaged in their passions while spreading love and support within their school and throughout the community.💙💛
#WeAreWestAda
This year, IFAA participated in Scrollathon, a nationwide visual art installation that will be showcased at the Kennedy Center this summer.🌟
Students also highlighted Kindness Week, their Love Wins concert at JUMP, and their all-school collaborative musical production, Pippin. 🎭🎶
Looking ahead, IFAA will perform at the Getty in Los Angeles and participate in master classes at CalArts. They will also host their All-School Service Day, supporting our local community through meaningful service opportunities.🤲✨
It is truly inspiring to see students so deeply engaged in their passions while spreading love and support within their school and throughout the community.💙💛
#WeAreWestAda
🎉Congratulations to our District Service Center Employee of the year, Allie Anderson! 🎉
As the Administrative Assistant for Teaching and Learning, Allie consistently goes above and beyond to support multiple departments, events and staff. While diligently contributing meaningful work, she remains positive, humble and a joy to work with.🌟
Thank you Allie for your hard work and being an vital member of West Ada! 💙💛
#WeAreWestAda
It’s Assistant Principals Week!!!💙💛
Huge THANK YOU to our incredible assistant principals for all you do to support our students and the West Ada community. You truly make a difference every day. You’re the best! ✨
#WeAreWestAda
Huge THANK YOU to our incredible assistant principals for all you do to support our students and the West Ada community. You truly make a difference every day. You’re the best! ✨
#WeAreWestAda
Happy Easter 🐣
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#WeAreWestAda
✨📚Happy School Librarian Day!! 📚✨
Your knowledge and passion for books shapes minds and inspires futures. We are so grateful for our librarians and everything you do! 💙💛
#WeAreWestAda
Your knowledge and passion for books shapes minds and inspires futures. We are so grateful for our librarians and everything you do! 💙💛
#WeAreWestAda
🌟 March Employees of the Month 🌟
A huge thank you to these dedicated individuals who positively impact our students, staff, and community every day. 💙💛
🏫Discovery Elementary School
Shamarie Hart - 2nd Grade Teacher
Eryn Bedford - Safe School Assistant
🏫Sawtooth Middle School
Caitlin Kerbs - 8th Grade Math Teacher
Ron Dufur - Security Officer
🏫Meridian High School
Chad Bloxham - Social Studies, StuCo, Dept. Chair, AVID
Cora Anderson - Assistant Secretary
🏢District Service Center | School Nutrition Services
Dean Newkirk - School Nutrition Maintenance
Meghan Weathers - Procurement Clerk
Thank you for your commitment to excellence and for making a difference every day!
#WeAreWestAda #EmployeeOfTheMonth
A huge thank you to these dedicated individuals who positively impact our students, staff, and community every day. 💙💛
🏫Discovery Elementary School
Shamarie Hart - 2nd Grade Teacher
Eryn Bedford - Safe School Assistant
🏫Sawtooth Middle School
Caitlin Kerbs - 8th Grade Math Teacher
Ron Dufur - Security Officer
🏫Meridian High School
Chad Bloxham - Social Studies, StuCo, Dept. Chair, AVID
Cora Anderson - Assistant Secretary
🏢District Service Center | School Nutrition Services
Dean Newkirk - School Nutrition Maintenance
Meghan Weathers - Procurement Clerk
Thank you for your commitment to excellence and for making a difference every day!
#WeAreWestAda #EmployeeOfTheMonth
🌟Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!🌟
We are incredibly grateful to the paraprofessionals across our district who provide invaluable support to our teachers and are dedicated to the success of every student.📚
Thank you for all that you do! Be sure to thank a paraprofessional at your school.💙💛
#WeAreWestAda
We are incredibly grateful to the paraprofessionals across our district who provide invaluable support to our teachers and are dedicated to the success of every student.📚
Thank you for all that you do! Be sure to thank a paraprofessional at your school.💙💛
#WeAreWestAda
📚🎒It’s time for Kindergarten Enrollment!
All West Ada elementary schools will host in-person kindergarten enrollment during the week of March 30. Each school will offer one daytime session and one evening session from 4:00–7:00 p.m. ✨
🔗 Visit westada.org/page/kindergarten-registration for more information including in-person registration dates, times, and locations.
#WeAreWestAda
Yesterday, Dr. Bub met with the amazing Student Council at Owyhee High School to hear about the incredible work students are doing to enhancing student life, embrace school spirit, and show appreciation for the many individuals who contribute to their campus community❤️
Student leaders shared updates on fundraising efforts, upcoming senior events, and their collaboration with Centennial for their first schoolwide lip sync video.They also highlighted the work of their PR, Spirit, Prom, and Outreach committees, detailing creative communications projects, decor solutions and campus appreciation efforts. StuCo also presented their new voting system for ASB/StuCo elections to ensure a transparent and fair election process. 🗳️
Owyhee’s student leaders continue to impress with their teamwork, creativity, and commitment to making their school a welcoming and spirited place for all.✨
#WeAreWestAda
Congratulations, Brady Lacy, on being selected as a member of the 2026 Honor Band of America! 🎶
Brady will perform in Indianapolis as a member of the 2026 Honor Band of America, part of the Music for All National Festival (March 26–28).
Selected through a highly competitive audition process as one of the nation’s top flute players, he is the first Centennial student ever chosen for this prestigious ensemble. 🪈
The Honor Band of America, founded in 1992, is recognized as one of the country’s premier student concert bands, offering participants the opportunity to work with distinguished conductors and guest artists. This year’s ensemble is led by Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner, Dean of the Faculty of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University and Artistic Director of the Wellington Wind Symphony, with composer-in-residence Michael Barry.
Brady will perform at Clowes Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 28 at 8 p.m.
Watch Here ▶️: festival.musicforall.org
hashtag#WeAreWestAda
Brady will perform in Indianapolis as a member of the 2026 Honor Band of America, part of the Music for All National Festival (March 26–28).
Selected through a highly competitive audition process as one of the nation’s top flute players, he is the first Centennial student ever chosen for this prestigious ensemble. 🪈
The Honor Band of America, founded in 1992, is recognized as one of the country’s premier student concert bands, offering participants the opportunity to work with distinguished conductors and guest artists. This year’s ensemble is led by Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner, Dean of the Faculty of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University and Artistic Director of the Wellington Wind Symphony, with composer-in-residence Michael Barry.
Brady will perform at Clowes Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 28 at 8 p.m.
Watch Here ▶️: festival.musicforall.org
hashtag#WeAreWestAda
ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT TO BUY TICKETS‼️🎟️
Act now to 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 tickets today!
🎟️ Link in Bio
🎟️ Westada.org/fundraiser
#WeAreWestAda #WestAdaRaffle #WestAdaProud
Act now to 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 tickets today!
🎟️ Link in Bio
🎟️ Westada.org/fundraiser
#WeAreWestAda #WestAdaRaffle #WestAdaProud
Happy Spring Break West Ada! 🌷🌸
Have a safe and relaxing break!
#WeAreWestAda
🏆 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
