Ben is a student at Pepper Ridge Elementary. In 2019, when Ben was in Kindergarten, he was planning a lemonade 🍋 stand to make some money. After a visit to the Humane Society 🐾 that week, he saw that some of the cat 🐱 enclosures didn't have toys and it broke his heart. He decided he would donate whatever money he made to them instead. He raised $220 and stayed true to his word and donated every penny. Due to Covid he took a break in 2020, then resumed in 2021. That year he raised $600. This year during Spring Break, he held his third one. The Idaho Humane Society shared it on their page, then some radio stations picked it up as well. Ben had tons of visitors from all over and he raised $1800, all of which he gladly handed over again. Ben plans on having a lemonade 🍋 stand every Spring now, just in time for "kitten season" when they need supplies the most.
over 2 years ago, West Ada School District
ben at lemonade stand
Congratulations to RMHS senior, Christa Rice! Christa was awarded the 2022 Elyse Maree Prow Memorial Scholarship today. Elyse was a 2018 graduate of RMHS who lost her battle with cancer last year. Elyse’s parents created this scholarship to honor Elyse.
over 2 years ago, West Ada School District
Congratulations to RMHS senior, Christa Rice scholarship winner.
Your Idaho 15s D1 state champions - Eagle High School Girls Rugby!! Amazing job for the hard work and dedication from our lady mustangs!! Congratulations to our very own head coach Kraig Smikel for receiving the Michael James Sims award for his commitment and love for the sport!
over 2 years ago, West Ada School District
eagle high school girls rugby team
McMillan Elementary School 4th graders had the opportunity to visit Governor Brad Little at the Capitol today. What a great opportunity to apply learning outside of the classroom!!
over 2 years ago, West Ada School District
mcmillan elementary students with 4th grade mcmillan students
This week our PRINCIPAL PRIDE spotlight is on Rachel Edwards, Meridian Middle School • Number of Years in West Ada: 21 • Number of Years at current school: 1 • What I like about West Ada: That we are all focused on how we can support students in these changing times. • The best thing about being a Principal is...Our staff and students!!! I love the relationships we build daily with our students and community. • Family: I have been married for 20 years and have 3 children who are all attending West Ada schools. • Favorite Food: Chips and Salsa...all day every day! • Favorite TV Show: I can watch reruns of Friends any day of the week. • Hobbies: Shopping for shoes.....I also love to read, cook, and spend time with my family. • Fun Fact: I owned a dance studio before I got into education. We are so lucky to have such exceptional leaders in West Ada. Thank you for your continued leadership, dedication, service and compassion to those you serve!
over 2 years ago, West Ada School District
meridian middle school - rachel edwards
meridian middle school - rachel edwards
McMillan Elementary School 4th graders had the opportunity to visit Governor Brad Little at the Capitol today. What a great opportunity to apply learning outside of the classroom!!
over 2 years ago, Niki Scheppers
governor brad little with mcmillan students on field trip at the capitol
It is our pleasure to announce that West Ada School Nutrition Services will be providing FREE MEALS to children ages 1-18 this summer. We invite you to join us for a "Summer Feeding Kick Off Event" on June 9 from 12:00-12:45 at Tully Park - 2500 N. Linder Road in Meridian where School Nutrition Services will be celebrating healthy free meals for the summer with raffles and activities at this community event. For more information on participating West Ada locations that will offer free meal this summer, please visit - www.westada.org - or call 208-855-4575.
over 2 years ago, West Ada School District
free summer meals
free summer meals
This week our PRINCIPAL PRIDE spotlight is on Rachel Edwards, Meridian Middle School • Number of Years in West Ada: 21 • Number of Years at current school: 1 • What I like about West Ada: That we are all focused on how we can support students in these changing times. • The best thing about being a Principal is...Our staff and students!!! I love the relationships we build daily with our students and community. • Family: I have been married for 20 years and have 3 children who are all attending West Ada schools. • Favorite Food: Chips and Salsa...all day every day! • Favorite TV Show: I can watch reruns of Friends any day of the week. • Hobbies: Shopping for shoes.....I also love to read, cook, and spend time with my family. • Fun Fact: I owned a dance studio before I got into education. We are so lucky to have such exceptional leaders in West Ada. Thank you for your continued leadership, dedication, service and compassion to those you serve!
over 2 years ago, Niki Scheppers
west ada principal pride - rachel edwards - meridian middle school
west ada principal pride - rachel edwards - meridian middle school
Congratulations Grizzlies!!!! 💜🖤🐻 Rocky Mountain High School Girls Golf ⛳️ took home the State Championship title today at Red Hawk Golf Course in Nampa! In addition to being named state champions, grizzly golfer 🏌🏼‍♀️ Lauren Parrish, won the individual state championship with back-to-back 68s. Nice job Lady Grizz Golfers! #wearewestada #proudtobewasd
over 2 years ago, West Ada School District
Rocky girls golf team photo at state championship
state golf champion
Rocky girls golf team photo
state golf girls scores
West Ada is hiring! Use the QR code to apply for a summer grounds worker position today!!! Summertime positions are available to students 16 years of age and older. Apply now: https://www.applitrack.com/meridian/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Maintenance%2fCustodial&subcategory=Summer+Grounds+Worker
over 2 years ago, West Ada School District
join our team! west ada is now hiring!
Girls On the Run is an after school running club at Meridian Elementary School organized by teaching staff. Part of their program is a community service project. This year, members picked the Meridian Schools Clinic as the place they would like to do their community service giving back to their local community.
over 2 years ago, West Ada School District
two little girls plant flowers
Will Woodbridge, Eagle High School senior, won the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship! Will enlisted into the Marine Delayed Entry Program in June of 2021 while also applying for the NROTC scholarship (yes, you can do both). Poolee Woodbridge quickly became a squad leader and soon after became the Guide in charge of all the other Future Marines. Great job Will!!!!
over 2 years ago, West Ada School District
will poolridge earns scholarship check with parents and marine
Congratulations Rocky Mountain High School Girls Tennis on being named IHSAA Spring Academic Champions!
over 2 years ago, West Ada School District
rocky mountain high school girls tennis - state academic champions
Safe Routes to School stopped by Frontier Elementary to help our kids learn about bike 🚲 safety. To say the kids had a great time is an understatement! #wearewestada #proudtobewasd
over 2 years ago, West Ada School District
student learn about bike safety from instructor
student riding bike does left hand signal
student riding bike does right hand signal
bike safety course
Raeya Wardle, IFAA Class of 2022 is #westadaready!!! 💛🎓💙 Raeya will be attending Brigham Young University in the fall. When asked what her favorite high school class was, she shared “Visual Arts, because I love being able to do what brings me joy everyday!” Raeya is #westadaready for her future! #proudtobewasd #wearewestada
over 2 years ago, West Ada School District
west Ada ready
west Ada ready
west Ada ready
Linking up FORE Kids Golf Tournament registration is in full swing! We can't wait to hit the green on August 19th and hope you will join us. Be sure to check out all the amazing sponsorship opportunities that are still available on our website. https://linkingupforekids.afrogs.org/ *Proceeds from this event directly benefit the teachers and students of West Ada School District!
over 2 years ago, West Ada School District
west ada foundation linking up fore kids 34th annual golf tournament presented by blue cross of idaho