West Elementary

08/14/2026

📣 ONE DISTRICT. ONE STORY.

Follow us for all celebrations, updates, and stories on our SDOJ Facebook and Instagram pages!

Facebook: facebook.com/SDofJ
Instagram: instagram.com/sdojefferson

Please note: We will be deactivating this school page in September to allow us to focus on one district-wide story. There, you will still see the content from our school, so be sure to follow the links above so you don't miss a thing!

08/12/2026

📣 families, it's time to start planning!

The 2026-27 School District of Jefferson Calendar is here and ready to help you prepare for the upcoming school year.

🗓️ View the calendar here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E-Vik2Ska4_BZdKkOeYZ8OwAYDwJhE_0EgMxkYsqr_Q/edit?usp=sharing

Be sure to save the calendar, bookmark the link, or share this post so you'll have important dates handy throughout the year! 💛

08/12/2026

✂️📚 The 2026-2027 Back to School Supply Lists for the School District of Jefferson are here!

✏️ School Supply Lists:

https://www.sdoj.org/students-families/school-supply-lists

08/12/2026

📸 Picture Day!

✨ Jefferson High School

📍 Location: High School Commons

▪️ Wednesday, August 12, 2026: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
▪️ Monday, August 31, 2026: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm (during JHS Eagle Fest)
▪️ Retake Day: Wednesday, October 7, 2026: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

✨ Jefferson Middle School

📍 Location: Middle School Library

▪️ Wednesday, August 12, 2026: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
▪️ Monday, August 31, 2026: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
▪️ Retake Day: Wednesday, October 7, 2026: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

✨ Elementary Schools

📍 Location: At each school during the school day

▪️ East Elementary l Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - Retake Day: October 14, 2026
▪️ Sullivan Elementary l Thursday, September 17, 2026 - Retake Day: October 13, 2026
▪️ West Elementary l Friday, September 18, 2026 - Retake Day: October 15, 2026

🗓️ Save these dates for future reference & remind your students to bring their smiles! 😁

06/24/2026

Now’s the time to get your order in for fall school supplies. 10% will go to West as a result! Help support our school and get your school supplies early!

06/24/2026

Mr Howard kissed a Cow! Now we need him to kiss a Goat! Vote for him in the link

Kiss the Goat Fundraiser
Benefiting Friends of Jefferson Public Library and Friends of Goat Island
June 22 - August 1, 2026

Donate by - Cash | Check (Friends of the Jefferson Public Library) | Zeffy Online*
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/2026-kiss-the-goat-fundraiser
*No Service Fee: select “Other” and enter $0.

Voting ends August 1 at Goat Fest at 1:30 and the Kissing Ceremony will be held after the 2:30 race.
Check the Library’s and Goat Fest’s FB pages for weekly updates!

06/05/2026

As the year concludes, all students had the opportunity to select a book from our school's book vending machine. Appreciation is extended to all donors who contribute to this wonderful resource!

06/05/2026

The fifth-grade class gathered for their farewell breakfast yesterday, marking the final year many families will participate in the West family as part of the elementary school community. We wish them success as they embark on their new journey at Middle School and extend our best wishes for the future. We will miss their smiling faces!

06/04/2026

Come join the FUN!
✨Friday- June 5
✨2-3:30
✨Rotary Park in Jefferson

06/04/2026