Save the Date for Picture Day at Sawtooth, September 6, 2023. Retakes will be held Tuesday, October 10.
6th Grade & new student orientation will be Thursday August 10th @ 9:00 am. We will begin with an assembly in the main gym followed by free time for students to walk their schedules and try their lockers. If you are unable to attend, students may come by for self-guided tours during the following days/times:
Fri. 8/11, Mon. 8/14 & Tues. 8/15 from 8-11:30 & 1:30-3:00
Congratulations and Good Luck at Nationals! Students will be competing in Washington, D.C. on June 11th. We are so proud of you, Sabercats!
Come join the Eagle High School debate camp! All middle schoolers and incoming freshman are welcome. So, what's this camp for? It's for those that like to be right, learn to talk on the fly, finish all your research fast, and most importantly to HAVE FUN! All students will receive hands-on instruction from varsity debaters including national tournament qualifiers and state debate champions. Look forward to debating silly topics, fun outdoor games and practice speech presentations in front of an energetic audience! This week will be educational and exciting! With any questions, feel free to reach out to Adam Levanger at (208) 440-6231 or at levanger.adam@westada.org. Thank you and we hope to see you this summer from July 17-20th from 12:00-3:00 pm! For more information go to: https://bit.ly/3MVnPqr
Extra yearbooks are now available!
We have approximately 200 extra yearbooks to sell. There are 2 options for purchase. You now can pay $30 cash or check at the bookkeeper's window and pick them up. Students will have the ability to purchase them during their appropriate lunchtime today. If you would prefer to purchase with credit card via MySchoolFees, those will be available to pick up by tomorrow, May 31st after 10am.
Congratulations to our very own ELA teacher, Pam Swainston and Library Assistant, Cristal John for their recognition as certified and classified employees of the month of April for West Ada School District.
Many, many thanks for sharing your love of learning and teaching with our students every day. We are so grateful for you.
Many, many thanks from the staff at Sawtooth to our thoughtful PTSA!
We had so much fun with the themed days this week and enjoyed every delicious meal, dessert, and coffee.
Lost and found will be donated Friday, March 31st.
The time has come! We are at the end of the semester and finals begin tomorrow. Here is the finals schedule:
We will be clearing up our lost & found and donating it the end of the week. The last day to come in to check for lost items is Friday 1/13. Thank you!
TOMORROW, Wed. 10/12 is picture re-take day! If you bought pictures on the first go-round, have your student bring the pictures back to turn into to the photographers. There will be an announcement made to start having students come down for re-takes, and the photographers will leave as soon as there are no more pictures to be taken.
It is time to clear out our lost & found! If your student is missing anything, make sure they check the lost and found in our cafeteria before end of day Friday, 10/14. The remains will be donated.
Fall 2022 Parent Teach Conferences
October 19 and 20th
- Wednesday, 10/19 in person conferences 3:30 - 7:30 pm
- Thursday, 10/20 remote conferences via TEAMS 8 am to noon
in person conferences from 3:30 - 7:00 pm
No school on Friday, October 21 for staff or students
Today is picture day! If you forgot, no need to rush to the school! School pictures & fall sports are available to order online at mydorian.com/support . Just search Sawtooth Middle School and the available order dates will be at the top of the page!
Westy, Is West Ada’s school districts school nutrition mascot… he loves fruits and veggies and making sure every student eats their lunch. He was at Desert Sage this week enjoying whole grain chicken nuggets, baked french fries, fresh apples and 1%milk.
Be sure to watch for some Westy Wisdom about nutrition coming soon….
We have added open hours for Monday, August 22 from 8am - noon & 1:30 - 3:30 for students to come in and walk schedules and try lockers.
6th Grade & new student orientation will be held Tues. August 16th @ 9:00 am. We will start with an introduction assembly in the main gym, followed with free time to walk schedules and practice locker combinations. If you are unable to attend the orientation, OR if you have a returning student we will be open for self-guided tours on the following dates:
Tues. 8/16 1:30-3:00
Wed. 8/17 8-12 & 1:30-3:00
Thurs. 8/18 8-12 & 1:30-3:00
As of now, devices will be distributed during advisory the first week of school.
If your student is interested in a fall sport, make sure to check the Athletics page under Menu in the top right hand corner for specifics on fees, start times, and schedules. Football starts 8/8, volleyball 8/11, and cross country 8/22.
For those families interested in or in need of transportation (bussing) 🚌 for the 2022-23 school year, the transportation form MUST be submitted in PowerSchool no later than Friday, August 12 to secure bussing for the first day of school.
After August 12, families will have to wait until September 12 to receive a bus route and transportation information for their child(ren).
We thank you for your assistance and cooperation in this matter to ensure that all bussing runs smoothly and effectively for the start of the school year.
At this time, families who have already completed the transportation form in PowerSchool are receiving route information in PowerSchool on average, in 3-5 days.
Please make every effort to take care of this in a timely manner, should it apply to you and your family.
Join us on August 31 from 4-7pm at the District Service Center - 1303 E Central Drive Meridian, ID 83642 - for product tasting, to meet school nutrition staff, to learn about meal patterns and meal payment information, complete free and reduced meal applications and MORE!!!! There will be prizes and giveaways!!! We can’t wait to see you there!!!!
