Students at Carey School, Silver Creek High School and Wood River High School are graduating with 321 college credits from the College of Southern Idaho. Dual credit is a collaborative partnership with Idaho colleges and universities and high schools to provide college courses for high school students. The high school instructors are pre-approved and work with college/university academic departments to deliver courses. Students receive a letter grade based on work completed, which reflects on a college transcript...SEE FULL STORY

Students like James Petzke and Sean Sutton are focused on their future. "Our Business, Finance and Media classes gave us direction for our careers," said Petzke. The two students placed third in the nation at the Business Professionals of America conference in Chicago, Illinois this year. They created a website from the ground up and showed it to a panel of judges. "The strength of the Academy program is in the teachers...

Throughout Blaine County School District, college and career plans begin early. Every elementary school incorporates college and career readiness into the routine of school. There are United States maps displaying where faculty went to college and staff wear their college t-shirts on designated days, encouraging students and parents to do the same. Students are invited to speak about their future plans...SEE FULL STORY

In Carey, at the Residential Construction Academy, students worked with the City of Carey and the Little Wood River Irrigation District to build a pavilion for the new city park. "We worked with different materials the students don't normally get to work with, like steel" said teacher Greg Carlson. "The students gained diverse skill sets," Carlson continued...SEE FULL STORY

Summer is quickly approaching and while our libraries might not be open during summer break, all secondary students in the District (Grades 6-12) can access our Digital Library 24/7! Whether you're taking a family vacation, going on a road trip with friends, or just want to enjoy a quiet afternoon relaxing, you can enjoy eBooks anytime, anywhere. This service is made possible through an Innovative Technology Grant, funded by the BCSD Plant Facility Levy. For more on how to start downloading CLICK HERE.

 

 

The partnership between Blaine County School District and Mountain Rides is for when school is in session and does NOT include holidays, weekends, or school breaks. With summer break approaching, Blaine County School District students can purchase Bus Passes at a discount: Pack of 12 Youth one-way rides $16.00 Pack of 24 Youth one-way rides $28.00 Or pay cash: Bellevue to/from Ketchum/SV is $3.00 and Hailey to/from Ketchum is $2.00. for more information, call 788-RIDE (7433) or visit www.mountainrides.org