West Ada School District

We are proud to share Dr. Bub’s recent visit to Eagle High School’s Student Council, where he had a fantastic discussion with some of our district’s brightest student leaders! 🦅✨ The council shared their positive feedback on the new cell phone policy, highlighting how it’s fostering more face-to-face conversations. However, they also noted the challenge of pacing themselves during tests in classrooms without clocks. The students came up with a great solution: using Vivi to display timers in the classroom. 📵🕒💡 They also discussed the growing interest in school clubs and shared some creative ways they’re helping their peers navigate the new application process. 🙌 Dr. Bub and the students explored important topics, such as bathroom improvements, parking lot safety, and standards-based grading, showing just how dedicated these students are to academic excellence and school improvement. 👏 Here’s what Eagle High’s Student Council is currently working on: ✅ Club application reviews/approvals 🎃 Trunk or Treat on October 28th 💫 Make A Wish initiative 🎄 Winter Assembly 🩸 Blood Drive on December 3rd ⚡ Battle of the Bolt vs. OHS on January 9th We couldn’t be prouder of the leadership and initiative shown by Eagle High’s Student Council. Great things are happening in West Ada! #WestAdaProud #StudentLeadership #EagleHighSchool #InnovationInEducation

🎉 Congratulations to our September Employees of the Month! 🎉 West Ada School District is proud to recognize these outstanding individuals for their dedication and commitment to our students, schools, and community: ✨ Ustick Elementary Callie Epps, First Grade Teacher Issa Mower, Family Advocate ✨ Lake Hazel Gay Lynn Erb, Math Coach Jessy Mendez, Head Custodian ✨ Virtual School House Celeste Hansen, Health Teacher Taylor Davis, Art Teacher (Not Pictured) ✨ Federal Programs Angelina Wilson, Title I Consultant Allie Anderson, Federal Programs Compliance Secretary A special thanks to our generous sponsors Edward Jones and The Human Bean for supporting this recognition program and helping us celebrate these incredible staff members! 🙌 Thank you for your hard work and for making a difference in the lives of our students every day! 🌟 #WeAreWestAda #EmployeeOfTheMonth #MakingADifference #WASD #VirtualSchoolHouse #EdwardJones #HumanBean

🎉 Exciting News for West Ada School District! 🎉 I’m thrilled to share that several of our College Career Counselors and eight high schools were recognized by the Idaho State Board of Education as 2023-2024 FAFSA Schools of Excellence at the Waypoint Conference in Boise (Sept 30 - Oct 1)! 🏆 Congratulations to these amazing counselors and schools for their hard work and dedication: Centennial High School: Kristen Swafford Central Academy, Eagle Academy, Meridian Academy: Nicole Deakins Meridian High School: Chelsi Bates Mountain View High School: Ashley Walton & Jade Gough Owyhee High School: Rae Peppley Renaissance High School: Tammy Schneider These awards were given to schools that met or exceeded their FAFSA completion rates from last year. Despite the challenges with FAFSA, our schools went the extra mile to support students and families! 💪🎓 Our counselors also received a financial award, which covered their attendance at the Waypoint Conference and will help fund upcoming College Career initiatives across the district. 💼💡 We’re so proud of their commitment to student success and can’t wait to see the continued impact of their work! 🙌 #WASD #FAFSASchoolsOfExcellence #CollegeCareerCounselors #StudentSuccess #ProudToBeWASD #WaypointConference2023 #FAFSAAchievement #CareerReadiness #EducationExcellence

Reminder: National Custodian Day is Tomorrow – October 2! Let’s take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of our amazing custodians who keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. From ensuring our classrooms are spotless to handling the unexpected with grace, these unsung heroes make our schools run smoothly every single day. Tomorrow, let’s come together to show them just how much we appreciate their efforts! Whether it’s organizing a small celebration, creating thank-you cards with your students, or simply offering a heartfelt “thank you,” your recognition will go a long way in brightening their day. 10 Ways to Celebrate Tomorrow: 1. Decorate the staff room with thank-you banners. 2. Have students write personalized thank-you notes. 3. Host a surprise breakfast or treat for your custodians. 4. Involve students in creating a video shoutout. 5. Make an announcement highlighting their contributions. 6. Put together a custodian appreciation gift basket. 7. Encourage teachers to share stories of how custodians have helped. 8. Create posters for hallways celebrating custodial staff. 9. Organize a group thank-you card from staff and students. 10. Give a simple but sincere thank-you in person! Let’s make tomorrow a day to remember for the custodians who do so much for our schools! #ThankACustodian #NationalCustodianDay #UnsungHeroes #WeAreWestAda

Today, I had the pleasure of visiting Renaissance High School and seeing all the incredible work the students are doing! The new "StuCo Room" is full of positivity and energy, complete with a "Board of Positivity" and Student Council Pennants 🏅✨. I was thrilled to learn that two-thirds of the students purchased tickets to Homecoming, setting a new record for participation! 🎉 The first-ever "Club Rush" was a great success, and the team is now working on bringing "Club Liaisons" together to meet with StuCo. I love the focus on more class competitions to boost school spirit and engagement 🙌. I also had the chance to hear about "Renaissance Reports," a student-led video announcement happening every Monday, which has been a huge hit 🎥. I’m really looking forward to watching the next one – I’ve already asked them to send me the link! 📧 What really stood out was the enthusiasm for building school spirit and creating partnerships with IFAA for intramural sports like kickball, volleyball, tennis, and pickleball 🏐🎾. I couldn’t help but laugh when I heard about the idea of a rivalry between RHS and IFAA – I coined it the "Battle of the Parking Lot!" 😂 Looking forward to seeing these amazing students continue to thrive! 🚀 #SchoolSpirit #StudentLeadership #StuCo #HOCO #RHSvsIFAA #LeadershipInAction #BuildingCommunity

🎉 Our very own Superintendent, Dr. Derek Bub, is proud to participate in the Treasure Valley Family YMCA Catwalk for a Cause event tonight! As an Annual Campaign volunteer, Dr. Bub is committed to building a stronger community by supporting the Y’s mission of empowering youth, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility. 💪 The YMCA depends on community support to ensure that everyone has access to its life-changing programs and services. 100% of the funds raised stay right here in the Treasure Valley, helping provide Financial Assistance to those who need it most. 🌟 Join Dr. Bub in making a difference! Every contribution helps create a lasting positive impact. 🙌 #ForABetterUs #YMCACatwalk #TreasureValley #CommunityFirst #StrongerTogether #GiveBack https://lnkd.in/ghEmwjbK

Today at Mountain View High School, Superintendent Dr. Derek Bub made a special visit to meet with our STUCO classes. 🎓👥 Dr. Bub spoke with student leaders, fielded questions, and shared his insights on leadership and education. His presence and engagement with the students were greatly appreciated. 🙏 Thank you, Dr. Bub, for your dedication to fostering student leadership and supporting our schools! 💡🙌 #LeadershipInAction #WestAdaProud #StudentLeadership #EducationLeadership #ThankYouDrBub #MVHSProud

🌟 Congratulations to Sally Pham of Eagle High School, the 2024 Idaho Forensic Science Educator of the Year! 🌟 The Idaho State Police Forensic Services has honored Sally Pham for her exceptional contributions to forensic science education. Her dedication to fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and passion for forensic science in the classroom has inspired countless students to pursue careers in this important field. 👩🔬🔍 This award highlights the critical role educators play in shaping the future of forensic science. Let’s celebrate Sally's commitment to excellence and her positive impact on students and the broader forensic community. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gVRbdxMj #ForensicScience #STEMEducation #EducatorOfTheYear #LeadershipInEducation #Idaho

🚀 Exciting Career Opportunity: Grant Coordinator at West Ada Education Foundation 🚀 The West Ada Education Foundation is looking for a Grant Coordinator to join our team and make a meaningful impact! This key role will serve as the Foundation's primary contact for the grant application process, overseeing compliance, researching funding opportunities, and developing grant proposals that align with our strategic goals. 📌 Responsibilities: Identify and research new funding opportunities 💡 Develop and submit grant proposals that support our mission 📄 Ensure compliance with grant guidelines and reporting requirements 📋 Collaborate with internal departments to align proposals with organizational objectives 🔗 💼 What We're Looking For: Strong communication skills and attention to detail ✍️ In-depth understanding of the grant process and requirements 📊 Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment 🌟 This is a fantastic opportunity to help drive our organization's funding strategies and support educational initiatives within the West Ada School District. Interested or know someone who’d be a great fit? Apply now and be part of something bigger! 🌱 #Hiring #GrantCoordinator #WestAdaEducationFoundation #FundingOpportunities #GrantWriting #NonprofitJobs #CareerOpportunity #Teamwork 👉 https://lnkd.in/gz-6R7D

Mental health and teacher retention have been topics of conversation across the country the past few years. We’re joined by a father and son teaching duo to discuss what they see in the profession and why they do what they do. Alan Heikkila is in his 37th year of teaching. He’s a West Ada Ag instructor focusing mainly on small engines. His son, Daniel, also teaches welding at Meridian High. You’ll be encouraged and perhaps surprised by some of what they reveal about teaching in Idaho. If your daughter or son would like to learn more about Career and Technical Education (CTE) and any of the pathways West Ada offers, click here… https://lnkd.in/gGwhHtzv For more on this year’s Ag Expo click here https://lnkd.in/gxUAPQgi Or on this story from KTVB…https://lnkd.in/g9PguQqU To learn more about welding in West Ada click here… https://lnkd.in/gpKbMFXk Or here’s a look at the collision pathway… https://lnkd.in/gp_qAMAV To learn more about Varsity Tutor, click here... https://lnkd.in/gct4wC6u To subscribe to West Ada’s YouTube channel, click here... https://lnkd.in/ds9XG4dp To learn more about the podcast, or for past episodes click here… https://lnkd.in/ds9XG4dp https://lnkd.in/gJRrtWNa #wearewestada #proudtobewasd WASD CTE - Career and Technical Education of West Ada School District https://lnkd.in/gJRrtWNa