Raising Canes Reception for WJHS AFJROTC Volunteers
WJHS AFROTC cadets stepped up to the plate by assisting with the 2016-2017 fall textbook distribution August 22nd-August 26th, 2016. A special reception was held in their honor in gratitude for their...
View ArticleCome From Behind! West Jeff 25, Shaw 20
Our mighty Bucs gave Coach Crutchfield a great 50th birthday present with a come from behind win over Archbishop Shaw HS, 25-20 on Sept. 16th. Standout players for West Jeff were Zaayir Williams,...
View ArticleREMINDER! Late Take in on Wednesday, September 28th
Just a reminder parents, Wednesday, September 28th is a late take in day. This means students report to school no earlier than 9:15 am. Homeroom begins at 9:45 am. No breakfast will be served....
View ArticleClass News: Ms. Watkins’ Biology Class
Recently, students in Ms. Watkins first period Biology class got the chance to study human cells up close with the use of classroom microscopes during a lab. Students examined cells from the inside...
View ArticleHomecoming 2016!
Homecoming 2016 is nearly here! It all happens the week of October 3-8. Check out all the events that will be occurring: Monday (10/3) – Pajama Day / Fun in the Quad at Lunch Tuesday (10/4) – Character...
View ArticleWest Jeff Library Card Drive
West Jefferson High School Library Media Center held its annual library card registration on September 19, 2016. Ms. Natalie Miller, teen librarian at the West Bank Regional Library gave an overview...
View ArticleWest Jeff Rallies, Beats Helen Cox, 25-24
Though they got off to a slow start, our mighty Bucs rallied from an 18-0 deficit to out score and hang on to a 25-24 lead and win over Helen Cox High School, Thursday, Sept. 29th. Jared Robie was a...
View ArticleLooking Towards Their Futures
These past few weeks have been busy for the Guidance Department. The counselors have taken various groups of students to Cullier Career Center, Southeastern University, and Holy Cross University...
View ArticleRestorative Approaches at West Jeff
The JPPSS did a three years long study involving Center for Restorative Approaches revolving around taking the punitive approach out of Student Services and creating a more restorative approach to...
View ArticleBanned Books Week @ the WJ Library
The patrons of the West Jefferson Library Media Center celebrated Banned Books Week from September 25-October 1, 2016 and beyond. The week’s events promoted intellectual freedom and open and equal...
View ArticleEOC Tutoring Schedule
End of Course (EOC) testing is coming in December, therefore, our EOC Tutoring schedule has been announced. For each tutoring session, transportation will be provided as well snacks. Parents, encourage...
View ArticleTeen Read Week 2016 @ West Jeff Library
Teen READ Week at West Jefferson’s Library Media Center was outstanding this year. Teen Read Week was observed October 10-15, 2016 with the theme Read for the Fun of It. On Monday, the students did...
View ArticleJPPSS Millage Renewal: Your Vote is Important on December 10
The Jefferson Parish Public School System will have a 4-mill property tax renewal on the December 10, 2016 ballot. This is a renewal only and will not increase the current tax rate. All funds are...
View ArticleWestbank Parent Advisory Meeting – November 29th
The Westbank Parent Advisory Council meeting will be held 6pm November 29, 2016, at the Jefferson Parish Public School Systems, Central Office located at 501 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, La 70058. All...
View ArticleWest Jeff Chemistry Mannequin Challenge
The Mannequin Challenge is a viral Internet video trend where people remain frozen in action like mannequins while a moving camera films them. The link that follows is the result of Ms. Conner-Davis’...
View ArticleHappy Holidays!!
Faculty and staff here at West Jefferson High School wish all our students and their families the very best for the holiday season. Rest, enjoy family, stay safe, and come back Wednesday, January 4,...
View ArticleSchool Climate Transformation Survey
Our district is participating in a School Climate Transformation Survey through the School Climate Transformation Grant. The survey will allow schools to measure conditions for learning to improve...
View ArticleWest Jeff High School Parade Schedule
The season is almost upon us, so here’s this year’s schedule of appearances by the West Jeff band and marching units as well as West Jeff’s LA-063 AFJROTC parade schedule. Come on out and join the...
View ArticleSpring 2017 Textbook Distribution A Success!
Another Spring Textbook Distribution goes down in the history books. This monumental task was taken on and accomplished by a cadre of volunteers at the beginning of the second semester. The West...
View ArticleSecond Quarter Honor Roll, 2016-2017
All the hard work was completed before Christmas break and report cards for the second quarter were distributed on January 9th. Our Buc scholars once again made our faculty and staff very proud with...
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