Hopkins School District #270

May 18, 2012

Do you have a passion for technology, learning and helping others? The WJH Genius bar might be right for you!Next fall a team of students and staff will be helping to troubleshoot technology in the media cneter before school. For more info on how to apply, see Mr. Roudabush

May 11, 2012

Library books are due back on May 18th. Bring them back soon, the stakes are high!

May 4, 2012

Come the 9th Grade "Red Carpet" party tonight!

April 27, 2012

Another collection of student video projects from Movie Making and Spanish I class

April 20, 2012

DVDs of the WJH variety show are now available! Bring $10 to the media center to get your copy today!

March 23, 2012

Some West Junior High staff members share a few entertaining college memories for WJH College Week

March 22, 2012

A live broadcast of a game of bingo led by Mr. Eckhoff and Mr. Lescarbeau.

March 19, 2012

For West Junior HIgh's College Week, AVID students Eric and Alex produced a music video about AVID and college readiness. Featuring the talent of Taj and Zi and Ms. Speicher's AVID 9 class

March 16, 2012

Looking for some more ways to get Gotcha tickets? Check out how these students do in a few scenarios. Plus: tickets to the ALM Highlighter Dance go on sale next week.

March 9, 2012

This hard hitting news piece casts a light on a dangerous new teen trend. It's called "chunking and hugging" and it may lead to enhanced reading comprehension, better MCA scores, and ultimately higher grades. Talk to your kids about chunking and hugging today.

March 2, 2012

In the spirit of West Junior High's history of community service, ALM students are doing their part to help ease the effects of homelessness in Minnesota.

February 24, 2012

It's time once again for the West Junior High Variety Show! You can sign up for an audition slot next Monday and Tuesday before school. Auditions are the following week. In the meantime, enjoy a few.. interesting talents from a few of our students.

February 17, 2012

Playing for Change showed us the power that music has to bring people together from across the globe. In honor of African-American History Month, let's look at some African-Americans who have blazed trails with heir music and their charity.

February 9, 2012

No two bullies look the same. The only thing that they have in common is making someone feel afraid or uncomfortable through physical violence or hurtful words. What do you think a bully looks like?

February 3, 2012

Last week, we got together and showed the world that young people care about the people in their community. Together, we raised $1,512 for three Minnesota families and raised awareness about their cause. Plus: a student video about difference makers and a new way to get involved in the Friday Video!

January 26, 2012

Starting on Monday you may notice something new at West. Get caught going above and beyond what is expected and and you could get a "Gotcha!" ticket which could give you a chance to win sweet prizes in drawings every Friday!

January 20, 2012

On Tuesday, Ms. Campbell, Mr. Lerner and a group of over 40 students got together to talk about three tragedies that recently befell three different young people in Minnesota. Here is how West is showing the world that young people care and can make a difference.

December 23, 2011

Winter Break is almost here! Here are a few winter safety tips to keep you healthy and sane during winter break.

December 16, 2011

Something is... different in the library. Come check out the new and improved shelf set up in the Media Center!

December 9, 2011

December 2, 2011

Three kids run afoul of a robot with a unique ability.

November 18, 2011

On Tuesday, eighth graders took a trip to Feed My Starving Children, a charity organization dedicated to feeding the world's malnourished children, where they packed nutritious meals to send over seas.

November 11, 2011

Today is The eleventh day of the eleventh month of the eleventh year of this century. Do you think this is lucky? Unlucky? Neither? Plus the results of the food drive.

November 3, 2011

The winter sports season has started which means even more activity after school. Here is the low-down on the new bus pass system for the activity busses.

October 28, 2011 

Do you feel lucky? Think about it and you will realize how relatively lucky we are to have so much when others have so little. Especially during this financial crisis, people around the world, in the United States and in our own community are getting by on less and less.

October 14, 2011

Sharing photos and videos with friends on Facebook and YouTube is fun but it's important to distinguish what information should be shared with your friends and what shouldn't.

October 7, 2011

What would it be like if all of the books in our library were banned? What about all the web sites? A book or web site can be banned for many reasons. Even if a book is designated as banned it may still be available at a school or library. Have you read any banned books? You might be surprised...

September 30, 2011

Making a movie is a lot harder than it looks! Quarter one Movie Making students find out hands-on in their first assignment. Here are three fabulous examples from quarter one. If you have a video that you would like to share, talk to Mr. Leighton in the Media Center!

September 23, 2011

Hey, seventh graders! Do you like to... "Get Jiggy With It?" Come to the 7th grade dance tonight! Music, bingo, a cake walk, an obstacle course! 7-9pm at West Junior High!

September 9, 2011

Another school year begins at Hopkins West Junior High! Before we say goodbye to August for another twelve months tell us: What was the best part of your summer?