In this episode of 🎧 The West Ada Podcast student leaders Ray Gauthier, ASB Co-President at Eagle High School 🦅, and Maddi Waggoner, ASB Secretary at Centennial High School 🎓, share what it’s really like to be a high school student and leader in 2025.

Maddi and Ray talk about their journeys through West Ada schools, what inspired them to join student council, and how their experiences have shaped their views on leadership, school culture, and student life. They discuss the impact of technology and social media, adapting to the no-phones-in-classrooms policy, and how they strive to make every student’s voice heard.

They also reflect on highlights like the Student Leadership Summit and graduation downtown, offering real insight into how today’s students are leading, adapting, and preparing for life after high school.

💬 Join us for an authentic, student-led conversation about leadership, growth, and the future of education in the West Ada School District.

To learn more about our Schools of Choice programs and how to enroll ➡️ https://www.westada.org/page/enrollment-schools-of-choice

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Last week’s Ag Expo was buzzing—now get the inside story on this West Ada Pulse Podcast. Experience Idaho agriculture 🌾🚜 through two lenses: early learners and emerging leaders.

Sara Peltier (First Grade Teacher, Christine Donnell School of the Arts) shares what first graders discover up close—curiosity, confidence, and can’t-wait-to-tell-you stories 📚✨.
Aubrey S. (Centennial HS senior, FFA presenter & Ag Expo Chair) reveals how she went from first time presenter to confident leader 🎤—and how the Expo inspires the next generation.

Watch it: the room’s energy really pops on video. Catch the YouTube episode ➡️ https://youtu.be/EHKUKOqiS_I

ICYMI: last year’s Ag Expo highlight video 🎥 https://youtu.be/PEvhRzhJM5M

In this episode you’ll hear about:
• What sticks from hands-on demos and farm-to-classroom connections 🎒➡️🎓
• How community partnerships power this tradition 🤝
• One piece of advice for every student—from first grade to high school 🌟

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In this edition of the West Ada Podcast, we dive into the benefits of Career and Technical Education (CTE), FFA leadership, AP courses, and concurrent enrollment in West Ada. If college readiness, career exploration, or getting a head start on higher education is in your future, this episode is for you! 🎓✨

Our guest, Claire Shelton, a Centennial High School graduate, shares how her experiences as a CTE student and FFA leader gave her the skills, confidence, and resilience to thrive in the Honors College at the University of Idaho. 🌟🐾

Claire also explains how concurrent enrollment and AP classes allowed her to start college as a sophomore, saving time ⏰ and money 💰 — all while confirming her passion for the medical field. 🩺

Whether you’re a student, parent, or educator, you’ll gain practical advice on balancing academics, extracurriculars, and leadership opportunities while setting yourself up for success after high school. 🚀

#WestAdaPodcast #CTE #ConcurrentEnrollment #FFA #CollegeReady #StudentSuccess #FutureReady #Leadership #HonorsCollege #MedicalCareer #EducationMatters #CollegeCredits #HighSchoolSuccess#GoVandals#UniversityofIdaho#UIdaho#VandalFamily