WJHS Chemistry Honor Students are XULA “CHEMStars”
Phalen Wright and April Woodard Two West Jefferson chemistry honor students just completed CHEMStar, Xavier University’s Summer Enrichment Program. Asia Woodard and Phalen Wright participated in the...
View ArticleAll Hands on Deck- Administrators and Teachers Learning Together
Staff development does not end when the school year ends at West Jefferson High School. The faculty and staff have adopted an “all hands on deck” attitude when it comes to providing the best...
View Article“Incredible” Start to the School Year- WJHS Library Media Center
From freshman orientation to the Jefferson Parish Library card campaign, Buc scholars have been busy in the West Jefferson High School Library Media Center. Incoming freshman received library...
View ArticleWest Jeff Weekly is Back!
Keep up with the latest school news with this student written, student made, and student run newspaper. There are many exciting articles of interest, as well as up-to-date information concerning all...
View ArticleLibrary Update- Programs, Learning, and Volunteer Recognition
The West Jefferson High School Library Media Center continues to be a hub of literacy, learning, and fun for all of its patrons. Time is also set aside to thank the hard working student volunteers for...
View ArticleWest Jeff Student Ashleigh Laws Appeared on Televised WYES Community Forum
Our very own student leader, Miss Ashleigh Laws, represented all students of Jefferson Parish Public Schools as well as the scholars of West Jefferson High School in a live community forum on...
View ArticleAfter School Tutoring
After school tutoring begins on Monday, November 5, 2018. The sessions will occur on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00 pm. There will be pizza and prize drawings at the each session. The...
View ArticleWJHS Announces Eureka Homework Help Resources for Mathematics
The Jefferson Parish Public School System is providing access to resources that support students in completing Eureka mathematics homework activities. To access Homework Helper eBooks: Sign up for a...
View ArticleDrinking Water at JPPSS Schools Update
Please follow the link to get more information on the recent findings concerning drinking water in our schools....
View ArticleCongrats! West Jefferson Chapter of National Honor Society’s New Members!
Congratulations to the students inducted into the West Jefferson Chapter of National Honor Society! The new members were inducted on December 12, 2018! You were chosen based on scholarship, service,...
View ArticleAlpha Sigma Zeta Mentoring Sorority First Sisterly Relations Activity
West Jefferson High School Presents a new club! Alpha Sigma Zeta Mentoring Sorority will be open to Sophomore, Junior and Senior students starting Spring 2019. We had our first Faculty Line in...
View ArticleWest Jeff Welcomes Bryan Crayton as Football Head Coach
Bryan Crayton- Head Coach The Buccaneer family welcomes Bryan Crayton as head coach of the West Jefferson High School football team. Coach Crayton is a native of Harvey, Louisiana, so he is vested...
View ArticleCongratulations Mrs. Vanessa Brown-Lewis- JPPSS High School Principal of the...
Mrs. Vanessa Brown-Lewis has been named the Jefferson Parish School System’s high School Principal of the Year. The West Jefferson High School family was elated and proud as they celebrated on January...
View ArticleWest Jefferson High School’s 2019 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
It’s carnival time! Expect to see Buc Pride displayed throughout the streets of Orleans and Jefferson Parishes as our extraordinary marching units make their presence known in the metro area’s parades...
View ArticleDaily African American History Trivia Question
Check here for the daily African American History trivia question all month long. Remember the first three students who obtain a library pass from the office area, and give the librarian the correct...
View ArticlePerfect Attendance Pays for Some Buccaneers
Twenty four of our scholars had the opportunity to enjoy lunch with the Principal at Dave and Busters on Friday, February 1, 2019. The students had a great time, and based on the feedback, it is...
View ArticleScholars Attend Saturday School
Our scholars received quality instruction from their teachers and staff this past Saturday, February 2, 2019. Faculty and staff took advantage of the opportunity to hone in on some needed skills during...
View ArticleKelly Barry – West Jefferson High School’s Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to West Jefferson High School’s Teacher of the Year, Kelly Barry. Ms Barry is a native of Detroit Michigan. She attended Grosse Pointe South High School in Grosse Pointe, Michigan....
View ArticleWest Jefferson High School’s Football Signees 2019
Our scholars are all around achievers. Achievement does not end in the classroom however. This year,we have some grid iron heroes who have signed their national letters of intent to attend and play for...
View ArticleWest Jeff’s Outstanding AFJROTC Program
The motto for the West Jefferson AFJROTC is : “Where Pride Makes a Difference“. Well pride is definitely a word that will describe the sentiments of the entire West Jefferson High School family when...
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