Graduation 2019!
The Class of 2019 represents the 120th graduating class from Weiser High School. Commencement Exercises will be held Sunday, May 19th at 2:00 pm in Tom Falash Gymnasium. Below are pictures of the graduating class being congratulated by students at Park Intermediate School. The seniors visited each of the districts buildings following their graduation rehearsal Thursday morning.
The Class of 2019 represents the 120th graduating class from Weiser High School. Commencement Exercises will be held Sunday, May 19th at 2:00 pm in Tom Falash Gymnasium. Below are pictures of the graduating class being congratulated by students at Park Intermediate School. The seniors visited each of the districts buildings following their graduation rehearsal Thursday morning.
Weiser School District Retirement Dinner, May 6, 2019
Pioneer 1st grade teacher Patty Hartnett, Weiser Middle School art teacher Wendy Martell, Weiser High School biology and anatomy teacher Megan Overgaard, Maintenance Supervisor John (Omar) Carnig, and Superintendent Wil Overgaard were the guests of honor at this year's banquet. Each honoree had someone speak on their behalf and highlight their careers. Weiser Board of Trustees Chairman Cary Gibbs gave each retiree a plaque and a gift from the board in appreciation for their many years of service. Also retiring but not attending the banquet were Deb Toennis (teacher, WMS), Dave Bell (teacher, WMS), Patty Dickinson (Transportation), Rhonda Forsdick (Food Service), and Soccoro Sanchez (Paraeducator).
Pioneer 1st grade teacher Patty Hartnett, Weiser Middle School art teacher Wendy Martell, Weiser High School biology and anatomy teacher Megan Overgaard, Maintenance Supervisor John (Omar) Carnig, and Superintendent Wil Overgaard were the guests of honor at this year's banquet. Each honoree had someone speak on their behalf and highlight their careers. Weiser Board of Trustees Chairman Cary Gibbs gave each retiree a plaque and a gift from the board in appreciation for their many years of service. Also retiring but not attending the banquet were Deb Toennis (teacher, WMS), Dave Bell (teacher, WMS), Patty Dickinson (Transportation), Rhonda Forsdick (Food Service), and Soccoro Sanchez (Paraeducator).
Idaho Parent Engagement and Satisfaction Survey is now available online
Parents of children enrolled in the Weiser School District are invited to complete a survey about how they feel about their children's school experiences. The surveys are being administered by the Idaho State Department of Education as a component of the federal accountability requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The surveys will be available until May 17th. The survey will also be available in Spanish. Parents will select the school that they are completing the survey for. Parents may choose to complete only one survey (perhaps for their oldest child) or they may choose to complete a survey for each school they have a child enrolled in.
Here is the link to the Weiser parent survey: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/105091/p31719
If you are interested in seeing a copy of the survey questions ahead of time, you can go to: www.sde.idaho.gov/assessment/surveys (scroll down to General Information and select Parent Survey Questions).
School district staff have also received invitations to complete the Idaho Staff Engagement and Satisfaction Survey regarding their experiences at school. Students completed a similar survey earlier this spring. Results of the surveys, along with other statewide assessment results for each of our schools will eventually be posted and can be reviewed at https://idahoschools.org. To access this information, you type in the name of your school in the upper right hand box of the website. To access Pioneer's data, you will need to type in Pioneer Primary School.
For additional achievement data for our schools you can go to the Academic Achievement Report link on each school's website (www.weiserschools.org) to see how our students measure up with students in other districts with similar demographics. We refer to these districts as our Academic League.
The data for each year is updated after the assessment results are released by the state. So, the results you will see on the websites are last year's results as we are currently in the middle of our current year's assessment cycle.
The 2019-2020 School Calendar
An announcement from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare regarding what schools need to do if Idaho experiences a measles outbreak
Board of Trustees Names Wade Wilson as the next Superintendent
After interviewing Mr. Wilson on Tuesday, January 22nd, the board of trustees named Wade Wilson as the next superintendent to replace Wil Overgaard beginning July 1, 2019. Wade will be only the fifth superintendent for the district going back to 1951 when Lloyd Eason became superintendent. Mr. Eason (1951-1964) was followed by Tom Falash (1964 - 1992), Jim Reed (1992 - 2012) and Wil Overgaard (2012 - 2019).
Wade has worked for the Weiser School District for 28 years. He began his career in Weiser as a WHS math teacher and coach. He became the Pioneer Elementary Principal in 2001 and assumed the duties as the district Academic Achievement Director in 2016). Wade earned his Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from the University of Idaho (1990), his Master's in Educational Leadership from Northwest Nazarene University (2000) and will complete his Education Specialist degree from Boise State University this spring (2019).
The district is excited to have Wade assume the leadership role for the district and will now focus on finding his replacement at Pioneer Elementary.
After interviewing Mr. Wilson on Tuesday, January 22nd, the board of trustees named Wade Wilson as the next superintendent to replace Wil Overgaard beginning July 1, 2019. Wade will be only the fifth superintendent for the district going back to 1951 when Lloyd Eason became superintendent. Mr. Eason (1951-1964) was followed by Tom Falash (1964 - 1992), Jim Reed (1992 - 2012) and Wil Overgaard (2012 - 2019).
Wade has worked for the Weiser School District for 28 years. He began his career in Weiser as a WHS math teacher and coach. He became the Pioneer Elementary Principal in 2001 and assumed the duties as the district Academic Achievement Director in 2016). Wade earned his Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from the University of Idaho (1990), his Master's in Educational Leadership from Northwest Nazarene University (2000) and will complete his Education Specialist degree from Boise State University this spring (2019).
The district is excited to have Wade assume the leadership role for the district and will now focus on finding his replacement at Pioneer Elementary.
State Releases Graduation Rates for the Class of 2018; Weiser's reaches 88.5%
The Idaho State Department of Education has released the cohort graduation rate for the Class of 2018. The "cohort" graduation rate is based on the percentage of students who enrolled as freshmen and who graduated in four years (or less). Students who drop out or who finish in five years are counted against the district's graduation rate. The overall state average topped 80% for the first time last year. Weiser's rate was 88.5%.
The Idaho State Department of Education has released the cohort graduation rate for the Class of 2018. The "cohort" graduation rate is based on the percentage of students who enrolled as freshmen and who graduated in four years (or less). Students who drop out or who finish in five years are counted against the district's graduation rate. The overall state average topped 80% for the first time last year. Weiser's rate was 88.5%.
Weiser School District Superintendent Overgaard Announces his Retirement
Weiser School District Superintendent Wil Overgaard announced his upcoming retirement after twenty-five years in administration with the Weiser School District at Monday night’s board meeting. Overgaard, was hired as Superintendent, after the retirement of his predecessor, Jim Reed, in 2012. He has led the District for the past seven years and will end his term on June 30, 2019.
Overgaard began his career in education at Borah High School in 1978 where he taught Social Studies until 1984. He then taught at Bishop Kelly High School from 1984-1987. He returned to Borah High School to teach until 1994 when he accepted the position as high school assistant principal in the Weiser School District. He has since served as high school principal, federal programs director and finally as superintendent.
Overgaard thanked the Weiser Board of Trustees for their support and their dedication to the children of the district. He stated he is “proud to have had the opportunity to work with such a fine group of administrators, staff, and to live in a community that loves children and supports their schools.”
Overgaard and his wife, Megan, a Weiser High School biology teacher, have four children, all WHS graduates, Elise (31), Mikel (30), wife Caroline, Willie (28), wife Jess, and Ana (27). They have one granddaughter, Adella Mae “Addie” Overgaard (Willie & Jess).
The school district has an in-district candidate who will be interviewed for the position by the board of trustees at a special meeting held for that purpose. The trustees hope to have an announcement of Overgaard’s successor on or before February 1st.
Weiser School District Superintendent Wil Overgaard announced his upcoming retirement after twenty-five years in administration with the Weiser School District at Monday night’s board meeting. Overgaard, was hired as Superintendent, after the retirement of his predecessor, Jim Reed, in 2012. He has led the District for the past seven years and will end his term on June 30, 2019.
Overgaard began his career in education at Borah High School in 1978 where he taught Social Studies until 1984. He then taught at Bishop Kelly High School from 1984-1987. He returned to Borah High School to teach until 1994 when he accepted the position as high school assistant principal in the Weiser School District. He has since served as high school principal, federal programs director and finally as superintendent.
Overgaard thanked the Weiser Board of Trustees for their support and their dedication to the children of the district. He stated he is “proud to have had the opportunity to work with such a fine group of administrators, staff, and to live in a community that loves children and supports their schools.”
Overgaard and his wife, Megan, a Weiser High School biology teacher, have four children, all WHS graduates, Elise (31), Mikel (30), wife Caroline, Willie (28), wife Jess, and Ana (27). They have one granddaughter, Adella Mae “Addie” Overgaard (Willie & Jess).
The school district has an in-district candidate who will be interviewed for the position by the board of trustees at a special meeting held for that purpose. The trustees hope to have an announcement of Overgaard’s successor on or before February 1st.
Weiser students and staff highlighted in IdahoEdNews series about the state's
60% Go-On (to college) goal
IdahoEdNews is running a series of articles this week about the state's goal of having 60% of 25-34 year-olds in Idaho earn a college degree or certificate and the difficulty the state has had the past few years in moving the needle towards accomplishing that goal. Kevin Richert of IdahoEdNews and Michelle Edmonds of Channel 6 News spent some time this fall in Weiser interviewing students, parents, and school administrators about the Go-On goal and approaches used locally to help kids prepare and plan for their post high school graduation lives. Several of Kevin Richert's articles over the next few days will highlight some of these interviews. Those articles can be found at IdahoEdNews.org.
Here is the link for Monday's article "Weiser students look at going on - and probably moving out": https://www.idahoednews.org/news/weiser-students-look-at-going-on-and-probably-moving-out/
Senior Emily Perez and Superintendent Overgaard have been invited and will be participating in a town-hall meeting next Tuesday, December 4th at Boise State University (Special Events Center) to discuss the topics covered in Kevin Richert's series. The town-hall meeting will be live streamed and can be viewed at WATCH Facebook LIVE@idahoednews.
60% Go-On (to college) goal
IdahoEdNews is running a series of articles this week about the state's goal of having 60% of 25-34 year-olds in Idaho earn a college degree or certificate and the difficulty the state has had the past few years in moving the needle towards accomplishing that goal. Kevin Richert of IdahoEdNews and Michelle Edmonds of Channel 6 News spent some time this fall in Weiser interviewing students, parents, and school administrators about the Go-On goal and approaches used locally to help kids prepare and plan for their post high school graduation lives. Several of Kevin Richert's articles over the next few days will highlight some of these interviews. Those articles can be found at IdahoEdNews.org.
Here is the link for Monday's article "Weiser students look at going on - and probably moving out": https://www.idahoednews.org/news/weiser-students-look-at-going-on-and-probably-moving-out/
Senior Emily Perez and Superintendent Overgaard have been invited and will be participating in a town-hall meeting next Tuesday, December 4th at Boise State University (Special Events Center) to discuss the topics covered in Kevin Richert's series. The town-hall meeting will be live streamed and can be viewed at WATCH Facebook LIVE@idahoednews.
Combined District Plan for 2018-19 and the District Strategic Plan
The Weiser Board of Trustees has approved two plans for the 2018-19 school year. The Combined District Plan 2018-19 is a plan required by the State Board of Education and combines the Continuous Improvement Plan, College and Career Advising and Mentoring Plan, and our Literacy Intervention Program Plan. You can review the Combined Plan on this website under the District Home Page tab. You'll notice that the plan describes the district's efforts to meet the challenges outlined by the Idaho Legislature and the State Board of Education and the metrics they selected to measure progress.
The second document is the District Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is also located under the District Home Page tab. The strategic plan was created in 2002 and states our district's vision to be "the highest achieving rural school district in Idaho". The strategic plan outlines how we have aligned our curriculum, instructional strategies, assessments, and professional development to promote student achievement in working towards our vision. It establishes goals, action steps, and targets that will help us move towards our vision. Additionally, the metrics used to measure our progress in achieving our vision are somewhat different than those used in the Combined District Plan. To measure our progress in being a high achieving rural school district we have chosen to measure our performance on statewide assessments against the state's performance as well as other school districts with similar demographics.
We welcome your written comments to the contents of either and/or both plans. Your comments will be shared and reviewed by the Weiser Board of Trustees.
The Weiser Board of Trustees has approved two plans for the 2018-19 school year. The Combined District Plan 2018-19 is a plan required by the State Board of Education and combines the Continuous Improvement Plan, College and Career Advising and Mentoring Plan, and our Literacy Intervention Program Plan. You can review the Combined Plan on this website under the District Home Page tab. You'll notice that the plan describes the district's efforts to meet the challenges outlined by the Idaho Legislature and the State Board of Education and the metrics they selected to measure progress.
The second document is the District Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is also located under the District Home Page tab. The strategic plan was created in 2002 and states our district's vision to be "the highest achieving rural school district in Idaho". The strategic plan outlines how we have aligned our curriculum, instructional strategies, assessments, and professional development to promote student achievement in working towards our vision. It establishes goals, action steps, and targets that will help us move towards our vision. Additionally, the metrics used to measure our progress in achieving our vision are somewhat different than those used in the Combined District Plan. To measure our progress in being a high achieving rural school district we have chosen to measure our performance on statewide assessments against the state's performance as well as other school districts with similar demographics.
We welcome your written comments to the contents of either and/or both plans. Your comments will be shared and reviewed by the Weiser Board of Trustees.
2017-18 Academic Achievement Comparative Data
The results from last spring's statewide assessments can be reviewed on this website under the District Home Page (Click on Academic Achievement). The assessments included in this report include the Math and English Language Arts assessments that comprise the Idaho Standards Achievement Tests (ISAT). There is also a report for the state Science assessments in grades 5, 7, and the End of Course Biology Assessment for high school students. The K-3 Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI) and the grade 11 College Board SAT results are also included in the report.
It is the goal of the district to score as well or better than the state averages on each of these assessments. We also want to score as well or better than other districts in the state that have similar demographic factors such as student enrollment, poverty, and ethnicity. The school districts included in this comparative data report are the other SRV schools (Payette, Fruitland, Parma, Homedale), but also includes other schools in the state (American Falls, Buhl, Gooding, Snake River, and Wendell). The names of these districts have been removed because we do not have their permission to post their data.
If you take a few minutes and review the data and have questions, please contact the building principal for the grade level involved in the assessment that you are interested in. They will be happy to discuss and explain the data contained in the charts with you.
The results from last spring's statewide assessments can be reviewed on this website under the District Home Page (Click on Academic Achievement). The assessments included in this report include the Math and English Language Arts assessments that comprise the Idaho Standards Achievement Tests (ISAT). There is also a report for the state Science assessments in grades 5, 7, and the End of Course Biology Assessment for high school students. The K-3 Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI) and the grade 11 College Board SAT results are also included in the report.
It is the goal of the district to score as well or better than the state averages on each of these assessments. We also want to score as well or better than other districts in the state that have similar demographic factors such as student enrollment, poverty, and ethnicity. The school districts included in this comparative data report are the other SRV schools (Payette, Fruitland, Parma, Homedale), but also includes other schools in the state (American Falls, Buhl, Gooding, Snake River, and Wendell). The names of these districts have been removed because we do not have their permission to post their data.
If you take a few minutes and review the data and have questions, please contact the building principal for the grade level involved in the assessment that you are interested in. They will be happy to discuss and explain the data contained in the charts with you.
Longtime Weiser Educator Terry Mooney is inducted into the IHSAA Hall of Fame
Weiser High School graduate (1965) Terry Mooney came back to Weiser and spent his entire career as a teacher, coach, and athletic director for the Weiser School District. Terry was inducted into the Idaho High School Activities Association Hall of Fame at a banquet held August 1, 2018 at the Boise Center on the Grove. There were lots of friends, family, and people there who had worked with Terry to celebrate the occasion with him and his wife Lori. Terry was a well known and respected educator who was recognized for his exceptional coaching skills and lifelong dedication to the student-athletes in Weiser. He was named District Baseball Coach of the Year five times and in 1998 received the Idaho Coaches Association Distinguished Baseball Coach of the Year award. Terry was also recognized for his work as an athletic director, receiving the District Athletic Director of the Year twice and the Idaho Athletic Administrators Association 3A Athletic Director of the Year in 2009. Terry received the Charles Alvaro Award in 2006 and the District III Distinguished Service Award in 2010. Congratulations Terry on a well deserved award for your many years of service to the students, staff, and community of Weiser!
Weiser High School graduate (1965) Terry Mooney came back to Weiser and spent his entire career as a teacher, coach, and athletic director for the Weiser School District. Terry was inducted into the Idaho High School Activities Association Hall of Fame at a banquet held August 1, 2018 at the Boise Center on the Grove. There were lots of friends, family, and people there who had worked with Terry to celebrate the occasion with him and his wife Lori. Terry was a well known and respected educator who was recognized for his exceptional coaching skills and lifelong dedication to the student-athletes in Weiser. He was named District Baseball Coach of the Year five times and in 1998 received the Idaho Coaches Association Distinguished Baseball Coach of the Year award. Terry was also recognized for his work as an athletic director, receiving the District Athletic Director of the Year twice and the Idaho Athletic Administrators Association 3A Athletic Director of the Year in 2009. Terry received the Charles Alvaro Award in 2006 and the District III Distinguished Service Award in 2010. Congratulations Terry on a well deserved award for your many years of service to the students, staff, and community of Weiser!
The Great American Eclipse
August 21, 2017
It came...we saw...it was AWESOME!
August 21, 2017
It came...we saw...it was AWESOME!
Watch the end of totality from the grounds of Weiser High School
Video is submitted without captioning subtitles. The video is a quick cut of total darkness of the Eclipse 2017
Each individual School has a school calendar posted on their website.
If you would Subscribe to to the Google Calendar, You can get immediate updates when changes are made. You will need to subscribe to each School Calendar if you need information on Pioneer, Park, Middle School and High School. Look for for the Google Calendar emblem at the bottom right of each calendar corner and follow the steps for each calendar that you add.
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