After a two-year process involving over 38 teachers, and multiple opportunities for public input, the Blaine County School Board approved a math curriculum and the purchase of accompanying text books and materials. The math curriculum fits with nationally mandated Common Core State Standards, as well as the state mandated Mathematical Thinking Initiative. It also supports our communities' desires for rigorous academic programs for every student. We are available to address any concerns and provide support for parents or teachers. Find out more at our Parent Math meetings on Monday, October 10. 8:15 am at Hemingway Elementary and 1:15 at Hailey Elementary. Teachers and staff involved in the math adoption process will be available to answer your questions. Parents are encouraged to attend any meeting that fits their schedule.

Math expert Jonathan Brendefur, PhD, to speak Monday, October 17th

Jonathan Brendefur, PhD, is professor of Mathematics Education at Boise State University. He directs the Initiative for Developing Mathematical Thinking and has provided mathematics professional development to over 12,000 teachers across the state, including Blaine County. He is published in numerous journals and has presented at over 60 different conferences nationally and internationally, in Greece, Denmark and Chile.  See more about Dr. Brendefur here. Find out what you need to know about mathematical thinking and why it will prepare our students for success in the 21st Century.

WRHS student, Ryan Buell, National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Congratulations to Wood River High School's Ryan Buell, who qualified as a Semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Ryan is one of 16,000 high school seniors from across the nation who are Semifinalists. Semifinalists have the ability to compete for one of 8,400 National Merit Scholarships offered next spring. In addition, the District also congratulates Wood River High School students Traci Morales, James Petzke and Sage Sauerbrey for being named Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 commended students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Congratulations to you all!

Author Diane Frankenstein to speak at the Community Library

The Community Library will present award-winning author Diane Frankenstein on Wednesday, October 12 at 6pm. From her recent book called Book Love, Diane will discuss practical tips and strategies to grow a child's confidence in reading. Her website is www.dianefrankenstein.com

"In Reading Together, Frankenstein's enthusiasm for igniting children's love of reading is infectious. Her strategies are practical and actionable, and her book recommendations are a wonderful resource."
 -Jeff Wetzler SVP, Teacher Preparation, Support, and Development, and Chief Learning Officer Teach For America