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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
#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
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
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
⏰ Time is running out! ⏰
Hoops 4 Hunger is in the final moments, and schools across West Ada are competing for the win in this school challenge to end school lunch debt.
Finish strong, earn bragging rights, and make a real difference for students!
📅 February 9–27
👉 Donate today: www.westadafoundation.org/h4h
🏀 Join us for the Final “FourK” Basketball Showdown
📅 March 12 | 6–8 pm
📍 Rocky Mountain High School
#WeAreWestAda #Hoops4Hunger #WestAdaEducationFoundation #EveryPennyCounts
Hoops 4 Hunger is in the final moments, and schools across West Ada are competing for the win in this school challenge to end school lunch debt.
Finish strong, earn bragging rights, and make a real difference for students!
📅 February 9–27
👉 Donate today: www.westadafoundation.org/h4h
🏀 Join us for the Final “FourK” Basketball Showdown
📅 March 12 | 6–8 pm
📍 Rocky Mountain High School
#WeAreWestAda #Hoops4Hunger #WestAdaEducationFoundation #EveryPennyCounts
🎙️ New Episode Drops Tomorrow!
Idaho Fine Arts Academy student leaders Alexa B. and Rosalia M. join us on the latest episode of the West Ada Podcast! We’ll also discuss the upcoming opening of Independence Elementary and what the approved boundary adjustments mean for families.
Don’t miss this important conversation—
📅 Tuesday
⏰ 9 a.m.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch and subscribe on YouTube:
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@WestAdaSchoolDistrict
#WeAreWestAda #WestAdaPodcast
Idaho Fine Arts Academy student leaders Alexa B. and Rosalia M. join us on the latest episode of the West Ada Podcast! We’ll also discuss the upcoming opening of Independence Elementary and what the approved boundary adjustments mean for families.
Don’t miss this important conversation—
📅 Tuesday
⏰ 9 a.m.
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch and subscribe on YouTube:
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@WestAdaSchoolDistrict
#WeAreWestAda #WestAdaPodcast
West Ada Wednesdays are back!!💙📚
Join us this Wednesday for on-the-spot interviews with schools across the district!🍎
⏰ Anytime 4:30PM-6PM
📍District Office Training Center
📝 Optional registration, exclusive perks — https://shorturl.at/KfIst
#WeAreWestAda
Join us this Wednesday for on-the-spot interviews with schools across the district!🍎
⏰ Anytime 4:30PM-6PM
📍District Office Training Center
📝 Optional registration, exclusive perks — https://shorturl.at/KfIst
#WeAreWestAda
Yesterday, Dr. Bub met with dedicated Student Council members at Renaissance High School.
Together they strategized council structure, sponsorships acquisition, rehashed the success of homecoming, expressed their excitement for upcoming Prom, and encouraged the students graduating with their Associates Degrees to additionally participate in the conferring College’s commencement ceremony. How cool is it that so many WASD students get to have a college graduation a few days prior to their HS graduation!
#WeAreWestAda
Together they strategized council structure, sponsorships acquisition, rehashed the success of homecoming, expressed their excitement for upcoming Prom, and encouraged the students graduating with their Associates Degrees to additionally participate in the conferring College’s commencement ceremony. How cool is it that so many WASD students get to have a college graduation a few days prior to their HS graduation!
#WeAreWestAda
Tonight, Family Night at Wahooz = Fun with Purpose! 🎉
📅 Feb 19 | 4–8 PM
$25.99 Indoor Incredible
❤️ $5 from every ticket supports Hoops 4 Hunger
Unlimited attractions + bowling + arcade fun — all while helping local students.
Let’s stay in the race! 🏀🔥
🎟 Purchase Tickets: https://shorturl.at/iX8ta
#Hoops4Hunger #Wahooz #WestAdaEducationFoundation
📅 Feb 19 | 4–8 PM
$25.99 Indoor Incredible
❤️ $5 from every ticket supports Hoops 4 Hunger
Unlimited attractions + bowling + arcade fun — all while helping local students.
Let’s stay in the race! 🏀🔥
🎟 Purchase Tickets: https://shorturl.at/iX8ta
#Hoops4Hunger #Wahooz #WestAdaEducationFoundation
The race is ON and every contribution counts! 🏀🔥
Mark your calendars for West Ada Education Foundation Family Night at Wahooz and help support Hoops 4 Hunger!
📅 February 19 | 4–8 PM
🎟 Indoor Incredible just $25.99 + tax
❤️ $5 from every ticket goes directly to Hoops 4 Hunger!
Bring the family, have some fun, and make a difference!
🎟 Online purchase only – https://shorturl.at/iX8ta
#WeAreWestAda #Hoops4Hunger #WestAdaEducationFoundation #WahoozFamilyNight
Mark your calendars for West Ada Education Foundation Family Night at Wahooz and help support Hoops 4 Hunger!
📅 February 19 | 4–8 PM
🎟 Indoor Incredible just $25.99 + tax
❤️ $5 from every ticket goes directly to Hoops 4 Hunger!
Bring the family, have some fun, and make a difference!
🎟 Online purchase only – https://shorturl.at/iX8ta
#WeAreWestAda #Hoops4Hunger #WestAdaEducationFoundation #WahoozFamilyNight
Happy President's Day! 🇺🇸
NO SCHOOL - All Grades
West Ada School District campuses and offices are closed Monday, February 16 in observance of the holiday.
#WeAreWestAda
NO SCHOOL - All Grades
West Ada School District campuses and offices are closed Monday, February 16 in observance of the holiday.
#WeAreWestAda
Today is SRO Appreciation Day!👮
We are so thankful for for our SRO's and their dedication to keeping our schools safe.
Last week during our Board Meeting, Superintendent Dr. Bub recognized our SRO's and presented them with a challenge coin to thank them for their incredible work in our schools. 🪙
Be sure to thank your SRO's when you are back in class on Tuesday!💙💛
#WeAreWestAda | #SROAppreciationDay
We are so thankful for for our SRO's and their dedication to keeping our schools safe.
Last week during our Board Meeting, Superintendent Dr. Bub recognized our SRO's and presented them with a challenge coin to thank them for their incredible work in our schools. 🪙
Be sure to thank your SRO's when you are back in class on Tuesday!💙💛
#WeAreWestAda | #SROAppreciationDay
oin us for West Ada Education Foundation Family Night at Wahooz and help support Hoops 4 Hunger!
📅 February 19 | 4–8 PM
🎟 Indoor Incredible just $25.99 + tax
❤️ $5 from every ticket goes directly to Hoops 4 Hunger!
Bring the family, have some fun, and make a difference!
🎟 Online purchase only – https://shorturl.at/iX8ta
#WeAreWestAda #Hoops4Hunger #WestAdaEducationFoundation #WahoozFamilyNight
📅 February 19 | 4–8 PM
🎟 Indoor Incredible just $25.99 + tax
❤️ $5 from every ticket goes directly to Hoops 4 Hunger!
Bring the family, have some fun, and make a difference!
🎟 Online purchase only – https://shorturl.at/iX8ta
#WeAreWestAda #Hoops4Hunger #WestAdaEducationFoundation #WahoozFamilyNight
