The Board of Trustees is charged with setting the school year calendar. Last year the Board of Trustees approved a one-year school calendar, starting school after Labor Day. The Board of Trustees has many factors and stakeholders to consider when looking at a school calendar, including academic excellence. Parents and community members will have an opportunity to voice their opinion through public comment at the Board of Trustees meetings in February. Stay tuned to the BCSD Weekly Updates and the website for updates.

On Thursday, January 26, from 12-1:30 p.m., the Board of Trustees will hold a Special Work Session to discuss Strategic Plan Goal #3 as it relates to the K-12 World Languages Program.

The Board of Trustees will also discuss the process for parent and/or community involvement in textbook adoptions. Curriculum Director Patty McLean will lead the discussion, talking about effective language instruction and the potential future direction of World Language programs in BCSD. Parent and community input is welcome at Special Work Sessions. The Work Session will also be webcast on www.blaineschools.org. For more information about World Languages, click here.

How will parents learn when school is cancelled or if there is a delayed start? "You can never predict the weather," says Transportation Director Rex Squires. If there is any change to the normal school day due to weather, a notice will be posted on the BCSD website by 6:30 a.m. KECH radio and radio and television stations in Twin Falls will also make announcements. So, check the website, if there is no announcement, school is running on the normal schedule. And remember, snow days are rare in Blaine County! If you are curious about an evening activity, check your school website for updates on evening programs. You can also sign up for text alerts here.

Students at Wood River High School and Silver Creek High School gave Senior Project Presentations this week and last week. Here, student Luis Montes from Silver Creek High School gives a presentation on restaurant management and culinary arts. He ended the presentation by sharing his street tacos. "I'm ready to graduate and continue my career path," he said. He learned cooking and restaurant management at La Costa in Hailey. For photos of Wood River High School's Senior Project Day, click here . For information about Senior Projects, click here.

Nolan Arters is celebrating 4th and 5th graders tonight with a lasagna dinner and cake auction. For his BSA Eagle Project, he has organized an event to support the purchase of the book "Celebrating Your Greatness - Your Personal Attribute Developer." The book is part of the Leader in Me program that has been implemented in all elementary schools.

Join Nolan tonight from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Wood River High School commons. Cost for a lasagna dinner is $10 per adult. Children eat free.  Please bring a dessert to auction.