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Come to Hailey Elementary Leadership Day
 Hailey Elementary 5th Grade students from Matt Nelson's class spoke to the Blaine County Commissioners last week about leadership and invited the commissioners to attend Hailey Elementary Leadership Day. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to see how our public schools are creating leaders one student at a time and how The Leader in Me model affects the academic and personal growth of every elementary child in our district. For details, CLICK HERE.
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BCSD One of 49 Districts Selected by Idaho Leads
 Out of more than 150 Idaho school districts and charter schools, 49 were accepted to Idaho Leads, including the Blaine County School District. Participants attend four regional network meetings over 18 months where they define priorities, identify and celebrate successes, and determine areas of improvement. Each district was invited to bring a team of 10, including a trustee, student, teacher, superintendent and principal. Find out what one BCSD participant had to say about the experience HERE. |
| BCSD Receives $5,000 from Idaho Leads
At last week's second Job-Alike meeting, the Blaine County School District received a check for $5,000 to be used for a new initiative. Dr. Lonnie Barber, Superintendent, said, "We plan on using the funds for professional development for staff. It will go to the October in-service geared toward giving staff a chance to try new technology that extends student learning. We thank Idaho Leads for investing in public education through this generous gift."
Pictured above are left to right: Bellevue Principal Angie Martinez, Curriculum Director Patty McLean, Communications Director Heather Crocker, WRHS Principal Pete Jurovich, Superintendent Dr. Lonnie Barber, Asst. Sup. John Blackman, WRHS student Max Mihalec, WRMS teacher Sara Shafer, WRMS Principal Fritz Peters and Dr. Kathleen Budge, Professor of Education at Boise State University.
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Don't Miss the Annual Budget Workshop
 If you are curious about the BCSD Budget, read last year's BUDGET GUIDE HERE and then come to the Board of Trustees Annual Budget Workshop, Wednesday, May 30th at 4:00 p.m. at the District Office, 118 W. Bullion, Hailey. |
Wood River High School Celebrates Diversity
 WRHS Paraprofessional Jane Lopez-Jimenez wrote about a recent celebration of diversity at Wood River High School, "This year in celebration of 5 de Mayo we decided to do something different." To read more, click here. |
Woodside Wolves Learn About Wolves
 Woodside Elementary Principal wrote about a recent school assembly, "Jamie and Jim Ducher came to the HOME OF THE WOODSIDE WOLVES! and presented two wonderful assemblies based on their experiences living with wolves. They gave two presentations; the first to our K-2 grades and the second to our 3 - 5th grades, which included showings of their documentary films Living with the Sawtooth Pack - providing our students with great information about the mysterious animal with which we share our landscape." For more information on Jim and Jamie Dutcher CLICK HERE.
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Note the Date Friday, May 25 Teacher In-service No Students Monday, May 28 Memorial Day No School Wednesday, May 30 11:00 AM
Hailey Elementary Leadership Day Wednesday, May 30 4:00 PM
Annual Budget Workshop District Office Thursday, May 31 1:00 PM
Silver Creek High School Graduation Thursday, May 31 7:00 PM
Carey School Graduation Friday, June 1 7:00 PM Wood River High School Graduation
BCSD Strategic Plan Not familiar with the BCSD Strategic Plan or need an update? Click below. BCSD Strategic Plan
School Board Members Board Chair
Steve Guthrie (Zone 2) Vice Chair
Don Nurge (Zone 5) Trustee Paul Bates (Zone 4) Trustee Shawn Bennion (Zone 1) Trustee Kathryn Graves (Zone 3) For more information visit the School Board section on our website
Superintendent Dr. Lonnie Barber |
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