ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 830 OLD CLAIRTON ROAD JEFFERSON HILLS , PA 15025 PHONE 412.655.8450 FAX 412.655.9544 www . wjhsd . net
A MESSAGE FROM
Dr . Janet Sardon , West Jefferson Hills School
District Superintendent
West Jefferson Hills Community : est Jefferson Hills
WEST JEFFERSON HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
With the holiday season now upon us , West Jefferson Hills Schools are not exempt from the hustle and bustle of this time of the year . There are plenty of concerts , celebrations , and traditions to fill our days leading up to the winter break . From the festive music that will fill the auditorium and stages , to the laughter that will come from our classrooms as the Jaguars gather for holiday parties , these December days deliver a lot of memorable moments , despite the frenzied pace . The close of another calendar year gives us the chance to look back at the remarkable accomplishments throughout the West Jefferson Hills School District in 2024 . It was a year marked by tremendous growth and achievement .
The district continues to gain recognition in the region and state . This fall , Thomas Jefferson High School received a national recognition for its work in providing rigorous , challenging , and accessible AP courses to its students . Earlier this year , West Jefferson Hills ranked 18th among the 130 regional school districts in the Pittsburgh Business Times ’ list of top school districts . U . S . News & World Reports placed Thomas Jefferson High School as the 13th best Pittsburgh area high school and within the top 6 % of high schools in the state . District educators continue to provide an outstanding education for our students as the district ranked in the top 50 statewide in reading , literature , and math .
In 2024 , the West Jefferson Hills School District experienced the continued rapid growth that the school board and administration had expected . On the first day of school in August , enrollment increased by nearly 4 % from August 2023 . More staggering , enrollment has grown by 12 % over the last five years and by more than 22 % from the 2016-2017 school year . With that growth
predicted , the district is finalizing a feasibility study which will serve as the foundation for future plans to enhance the district ’ s facilities . We are looking forward to presenting those plans to our stakeholders in 2025 .
The memories authored by Jaguars in 2024 are too many to count . Champions were crowned . Musical performances were awarded . Academic accolades were announced . But most of all , we worked together to further our mission of providing Jaguars every opportunity for success now and in their bright futures . At the heart of that mission are the school board members , administrators , educators , and staff of the West Jefferson Hills School District who invest so much time and energy into making our schools places that are caring , safe , and successful . They truly keep students at the center of everything they do . And our faculty and staff are fortunate to work with supportive , empathetic , and proud students , families , and community members . This creates a culture of collaboration with a shared commitment to excellence in academics , arts , and athletics .
It is the honor of my professional career to serve as the superintendent of the West Jefferson Hills School District – my home for my entire life . 2024 has been an inspiring year throughout the district . And 2025 promises to be another exciting chapter as we continue to keep students first , grounded in our core values of respect , empathy , and integrity .
Sincerely ,
Dr . Janet M . Sardon Superintendent West Jefferson Hills School District
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