West Point Junior High

Hey Warriors! This week, our Warriors have shown incredible resilience, tackling challenges head-on and giving their best effort in everything they do. We are so proud of their dedication to learning—our students are truly amazing! Our girls' basketball team continues to dominate, rising to every challenge and proving their strength on the court. They never cease to impress us! A huge shoutout to our DAL team for an outstanding start to their season with a victory in their first game against Central Davis Jr. who have been district champions for the last several years. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish next! Next week, we’re excited to kick off White Ribbon Week, sponsored by our PTSA and led by the incredible Mary Elizabeth Hickman. A huge thank you to our PTSA and parent volunteers for their hard work in organizing this important week focused on digital wellness. Check out the details below to see how you can get involved! Looking ahead, Valentine’s Day fun is just around the corner! Students can spread kindness by sending Sucker Grams to their friends, and we’ll wrap up the week with an awesome Valentine’s Dance on Friday, February 14. Get ready for a fantastic time!

Nominate an Outstanding Educator or Staff Member! West Point Junior High is filled with incredible teachers and support staff who go above and beyond for our students, families, and community. Now’s your chance to shine a spotlight on their hard work! The Best of Davis Awards is the highest honor in the Davis School District, recognizing those who make a lasting impact through their dedication and excellence. Anyone—coworkers, supervisors, parents, and students—can submit a nomination! Know someone who deserves this recognition? Don’t miss the chance to celebrate them! 🗓 Deadline: January 26 at midnight 🔗 Submit your nomination here: https://www.davis.k12.ut.us/page/best-of-davis Let’s honor the incredible individuals who make our school a better place.

Attention 9th Graders! Take note of Syracuse High School's Sophomore Transition Night—it has been rescheduled to Monday, February 3, from 3:30 to 6:00 PM. Clearfield High School's Transition Night will also take place on Monday, February 3, but from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Make sure to mark your calendars and plan accordingly!

We are looking for some community members to help us with our 9th grade Mock Job Interviews on February 10-11. If you would like to volunteer sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4FACA62BA4FB6-54443890-wpjh#/

Attention Parents and Guardians! Enrollment for boundary permits for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Key Points: · Boundary Permits: Apply for boundary permits via your myDSD account. Early enrollment ends February 7. · Continued Education Contract: Current 7th & 8th graders wanting to stay at their current junior high must speak with their principal for permission and official changes. Approval must be done by January 31. · Transportation: Students attending schools outside their boundaries will be responsible for their own transportation. Only students attending the school within their school's boundary will qualify for bus transportation.

📣 Course Requests for the 2025-26 School Year Are Here! West Point Junior High is gearing up for an exciting new school year! 🎉 Course requests will take place this January and early February—check here for all the details you need by grade level. 💡 Waiting on Open Enrollment? No worries! We’ll have a separate time for those students to complete their course requests. ✨ Incoming 7th Graders, Mark Your Calendars! Join us for Warrior Welcome on Thursday, February 6, from 4–6 PM. This is your chance to explore the school, meet staff, and get ready for an amazing junior high experience. We can’t wait to see you all! Check out our website for more details: https://westpointjr.davis.k12.ut.us/o/wpjh/page/2526registration

This year, for W.A.W. our incredible Warriors absolutely outdid themselves, raising an astonishing $18,851 for our very own Warrior Haven Student Resource Center! For the past two weeks, our Warriors have shown their unstoppable spirit and had a blast doing it! From pieing teachers, shaving heads and beards, to sliming our brave principal, they’ve embraced every challenge with enthusiasm and heart. They’ve been out gathering donations from cars, rallying for cash over the intercom, selling delicious food, and hosting a movie night that will be talked about for years to come. We couldn’t be prouder of the dedication, creativity, and kindness our Warriors have shown. They are truly the heart and soul of this school, and their efforts will make a lasting impact! Way to go, Warriors you really are Wonderful!

🎉 Friday is the Big Day, Warriors! 🎉 Get ready for an amazing day full of fun and giving back to support Warrior Haven! Here's what's happening: 🕐 Early Out at 1:00 PM! 🎭 Our final WAW Assembly kicks off the morning with excitement and celebration! 🎮 After the assembly, it’s GAME TIME! Head over to participate in games hosted by our awesome clubs—fun for a fantastic cause! 📚 Need help from your teachers? No problem! Teachers will be in their classrooms from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for academic support. 💰 HUGE CONGRATS on smashing the $15,000 goal! Let’s push even further and hit $18,000 tomorrow—we know you can do it! We have the most amazing students! 🎯 🎟️ Get ready to buy those raffle tickets! Pre-purchase them here: https://dsdgive.net/event/5006 Let’s rally together, have fun, and make a huge impact for Warrior Haven. See you tomorrow!

WPJH Serving the community This Saturday, our incredible Student Government, Cheer, and Latinos in Action groups dedicated their time to serving the community at the annual Community Christmas event. This heartwarming initiative supports over 600 families, providing essential items to brighten their holiday season. Our WPJH leadership students played a vital role by guiding children through a festive carnival filled with games and activities, allowing parents the opportunity to access critical resources for their families. We are so proud of our Warriors for embodying the spirit of service and making a difference. Thank you for your dedication to our community!

🎉 Way to go, Warriors! You've already raised an incredible $10,000—we're so proud of you! 💪 But the journey isn’t over, and we’ve got tons of exciting activities ahead! ✨ Spirit Nights Alert ✨ 🍲 Tuesday: Dine at Zupas! 🍭 Thursday: Treat yourself at Twisted Sugar! Look out for our officers and club members rocking reindeer ears 🦌 at the school on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, ready to collect donations for the cause. Plus, don’t forget to bring your giving spirit to our games and concerts over the next two weeks! Together, we can reach our goal—let’s keep the momentum going! 💛🖤 #WAW #WarriorsareWonderful #GivingSeason

Exciting news! Our Warriors Are Wonderful (WAW) fundraising event is just around the corner! This year, we're raising $15,000 for Warrior Haven, our student and family resource center! 🙌 💻 Pre-order your event items through the dsdGive portal at: dsdgive.net/event/5006 🔑 Reminder: Each item/event needs a separate transaction since the QR code on your receipt can only be used once. 💵 Cash purchases available starting December 6 at the Candy Cane Table (before/after school & during lunch). Watch for a special WAW newsletter coming soon! 🎬 First Event: Movie Night 🗓️ Saturday, Dec 7 | 6:30–8:30 PM 🎟️ Only $1 per ticket! Concessions available from $1–$5 (pizza, dole whip, candy, drinks, and more)! 🎮 Late Night Games Dec 7 8:30-10:30 🎟️ VIP Pass: $20, Plus concessions open until 10:00pm Enjoy games, popcorn, a scavenger hunt, steal the flag, laser tag, and more! Let's make this a night to remember while supporting a great cause! See you there! ✨ #WAWFundraiser #WarriorHaven #SupportOurStudents

Congratulations to our Boys Basketball for a wonderful 7-3 winning season! The team tied for the 3rd best regular season record out of 17 teams! The boys fought hard in the A-division bracket of the playoffs and came up just short but had a very successful season as they worked hard on fundamentals, conditioned daily, and developed great team chemistry. As they say, "Family on 3!" " Family!"

We invite you to shop for a junior high-aged student in need by participating in Davis Education Foundation's Jr. High Spree Sub-for-Santa. Link: https://www.daviseducationfoundation.org/donate/jr-high-sub-for-santa West Point Junior High students ornament is “Buddy the Elf” and if it can run until the campaign is over which is December 9th.

West Point Jr High is conducting a vision screening for all 7th and 9th grade students. This screening will take place on Monday and Tuesday November 18th and 19th in student's English classes. The goal is to detect vision problems that may inhibit a student's ability to learn or result in permanent loss of sight. If your student already wears glasses or contacts, please be sure they wear them the day of the screening. Vision screening is not a substitute for an eye exam by and eye care specialist. You will receive a referral letter if your student does not pass the screening at school. If you would like to opt out of this screening, please make sure to sign the opt-out form and have your student bring it with them to their English Class. OPT OUT FORM: https://tinyurl.com/visionoptoutwpjh

We hope you all had as great of a week as we have! We are excited to invite you to join us on Monday at 7:45 AM for our Veterans Day Celebration. The event will begin with a Flag Ceremony conducted by our honored local veterans, Emery Walters, Dave Robinett, and Reid Chambers, followed by a performance of the National Anthem by our school band. Later, at 9:40 AM during Advisory, we will hold an assembly featuring our guest speaker, retired Navy Captain Don Brashaw, who will share his experiences, insights, and a great message with our students. We are deeply grateful for the service of these distinguished veterans and their willingness to share this special occasion with our school community. Your presence would mean a great deal as we honor and celebrate those who have served our country.

Warriors! This week has been EPIC! Our Warriors have truly shown their spirit and done incredible things! Our Boys Basketball team dominated with a fantastic win over Sunset Junior High, ending the game at 64-40. And our cheerleaders? They blew us away with an unforgettable Halloween routine—you can catch the full performance in the newsletter sent this week! Our clubs went all out decorating the school for Halloween, and the school pride is through the roof! We’re also kicking off a Community-Wide Food Drive throughout November, and we’d love your help in bringing in canned goods. To top it all off, our AMAZING staff dressed up as Minions with none other than Principal Ray as Gru, uniting in their mission: "together we educate the children!" Be sure to check out the video: https://youtu.be/aKXmoTVa3a4

West Point Junior High’s latest highlights: Red Ribbon Week hosted by the PTA, an inspiring MLK Jr. Speech Contest, and a successful Harvest Dance! Next week, look forward to Halloween activities and costume day (with dress code). Our Boys Basketball team has a home game on October 31 against Sunset Junior High. Join the fun and support WPJH! Read more: West Point Junior High Newsletter

We're currently looking for sponsors for our upcoming school-wide fundraiser. Our goal is to raise $15,000 for our WPJH Teen Center the Warrior Haven. This is a great opportunity to market your business to our community of 1,600 students. Our weekly newsletter reaches over 5,000 parents. All sponsors who donate $600 or more will have a 3’X5’ banner placed in our gym for a calendar year. Our gym is used for our student assemblies, special events, and athletic programs. You can find more details in the attached letter or by visiting: https://dsdgive.net/event/5006. We'd love to have you involved!

Hey Warriors! We've got an exciting week ahead from October 20-25, packed with awesome activities to kick off the new term! From Red Ribbon Week to the Harvest Dance, there's so much to look forward to. Be sure to check out this week’s newsletter for all the details. We’re still in need of chaperones for Friday's dance—if you're interested, sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4FACA62BA4FB6-52031640-harvest Our Boys Basketball team plays twice this week, with a home game on Tuesday against Millcreek. Wear pink to show your support, and don’t miss our cheer team performing with their Mini Cheer Clinic! We're also seeking sponsors for our “Warriors are Wonderful” initiative. Learn more and get involved here: https://dsdgive.net/event/5006

We want to congratulate our Girls Volleyball team on an amazing season. They finished the regular season UNDEFEATED, and after a hard-fought battle against Mueller Park in the District Finals, took 2nd Place in the Davis School District end of year tournament. Our girls played with grit, intensity, and perseverance all season long. We could not be prouder of them!