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What's Happening in Boise School District


Back to School Information: Click here to find everything you need to get ready for the upcoming 2014-15 school year in the Boise School District, including a new school bus stop locator, school supply lists, registration times, free and reduced lunch information, immunization clinic schedules, etc. 


Just for Kids Now Enrolling:  Boise School District's Just for Kids (JFK) childcare program is now enrolling for the 2014-15 school year.  JFK is an on-site child care service provided by the Boise School District for ages 4-5 (Pre-Kindergarten) as well as K-6 students. We work hard to provide a fun, educational experience for all children. Our staff members are highly trained and all are certified in CPR and First Aid. In Best Of Treasure Valley 2014 voting, Just For Kids was named one of the top childcare providers in our community. Click here for more information about the Just for Kids childcare program.  
 
August 8: The Micron Foundation is sponsoring a Free Family Math Night at the Discovery Center of Idaho from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Get ready for the upcoming school year with math activities - perfect for kids who are in preschool through elementary school. Complete as many fun math activities as possible and win a prize. This event is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Micron Foundation. This includes admission to the da Vinci exhibit.  Click here for more information.    

August 11: Boise School Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Boise School District Services Center, 8169 W. Victory Rd., Boise. Agenda will be posted here.  

 

August 11 and 18:  Ada County Health District (ACHD) is offering back-to-school immunization clinics for students. Click here for more information. 

August 16:   Join Us for the 2014 Movies Under the Stars!

 

What:   Free family movies and fun! Presented by the Boise Public Schools Education Foundation and Boise City Parks & Recreation.  Sponsored by Huntington Learning Center, Boise - Park Center and Drug Free Idaho.  Mobile Recreation Unit sponsored by FitOne.

Where:   Julia Davis Park at the Gene Harris Band Shell - 700 S Capitol Blvd.

When:   7:00 pm - Free games and crafts for kids with the Boise City Parks & Recreation's  Mobile Recreation Unit, free face painting and music.   Dusk - Movie begins!

August 16: The Lego Movie

 
August 19: At 5:30 p.m. at the Boise School District Services Center, 8169 W. Victory Road, Boise, you will have an opportunity to meet the candidates running in the September 2nd Boise School Board Election. Click here for more information about the candidates and the election. 

August 24:  Online registration begins for Boise School District's Fall Community Education session. Click here to learn more.  
 
August 25:  First day of the 2014-15 school year for students in Boise School District. Early release for K-12 students. Click here for the early release schedule. 
 
August 26:  At 9 a.m., at the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, meet the candidates running in the September 2nd Boise School Board Trustee Election. Click here to learn more.  
 
September 1:  Labor Day. No school for students in Boise School District. 

September 2:  Boise School Board Trustee Election.  Polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click here for complete election information, including candidate profile information, polling locations, voter registration information, absentee ballot information, etc.

Help Boise Public Schools Education Foundation Earn Donations by Shopping with Your Fred Meyer Rewards Card!  Fred Meyer is donating $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington - including the BPSEF.  Sign-up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to the Boise Public Schools Education Foundation at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards . You can search for us by their name or by their non-profit number 88719.
SAT Math - Rigor and Scores of 700 and Above:
In his latest blog post, Boise School District Superintendent Dr. Don Coberly analyzes how Advanced Placement course offerings in the District are helping Boise Schools earn more than one-third of Idaho's SAT math scores of 700+ with having just 9% of Idaho's students.  His blog, Data Points, is dedicated to providing student achievement and education trend analysis and is available through Google Sites, or you can read it here or click on the Data Points image.  The blog is intended for parents and patrons interested in an objective, data-driven look at student performance in Boise and across Idaho.