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Great Teachers Make Great Public Schools: Thank a Teacher Today and Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day Tomorrow
 Tomorrow is National Teacher Appreciation Day. Celebrate by going to our Facebook page and telling us about your most memorable teacher or saying thank you to your child's teachers. On Tuesday, May 7, thousands of communities across the country will take the time to honor their local educators and acknowledge the role teachers play in making sure every student receives a quality education. Great teachers make great public schools. Join us in thanking our teachers!
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Students Excel in World Languages
Congratulations to several Dual Immersion 8th grade students
(pictured above with teacher Jorge Pulliero) from Wood River Middle School who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2013 National Spanish Exams.
Thirty-six students took the National Spanish Exam and twenty-six of them earned national recognition. Students earned a total of 6 gold (95% or higher), 9 silver (85-94%), and 1 bronze medal (75-84%) along with 10 honorable mentions.
"Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examinations is very prestigious," said Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, National Director of the Exams, "because the exams are the largest of their kind in the United States with over 156,000 students participating in 2013." Wood River Middle School students were the only ones representing the state of Idaho.
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And in Latin, 11 students from Wood River High School's Latin I class took the National Latin Exam for the first time in the history of the school and one student, Lidija Jurovich, earned Cum Laude. WRHS Latin students were joined by over 154,000 others from all 50 states and 15 foreign countries. Pictured above, Latin teacher Jane Ulrich and Latin I students.
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Preview World Language
Instructional Materials
 Patrons, parents and students are invited to preview the World Language Instructional Materials from Monday, May 20 through Thursday, May 23 at the Community Campus. Proposed Spanish, French and Latin text books for secondary students will be on display at a table near the front door of the Community Campus. Comment cards will be available. An increased number of students will be taking World Languages as part of the International Baccalaureate program, which requires that all students take three years of World Language at Middle School.
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Carey Students Read 80 Million Words
Students in grades K-6 at Carey School reached their goal of reading 80 million words.
Carey School has been working with staff and students in grades K-6 to track how many words the students read in one school year. The school goal was part of an effort to inspire students to read independently. The program tracks Accelerated Reader books and tests, used as a motivational tool for independent reading. "Research tells us that students need to read independently in order to compete globally. We are trying to develop good habits and encourage students to read a wide cross-section of fiction and non-fiction. Some students are so interested in reading that they are motivated to read even whether or not it's an AR book," said Milynda Carlson.
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Medical Technology Academy Prepares Students for Careers and College
The Wood River High School Medical Technology Academy offers students an introduction to the world of health care and health-related careers. Academy students earn college credits through the College of Southern Idaho and have the opportunity to enroll in CSI's Certified Nursing Assistant program. Students complete this program prior to high school graduation and are able to join the work force in entry level positions that provide flexible good paying jobs. They perform critical functions in the care of patients in hospitals and clinics and residents in long term care centers like Blaine Manor.
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Meet Edwin Garcia
 Read about Edwin Garcia in Sun Valley Magazine's 360 Kids
Age: 17
School: Senior at Wood River High School
Siblings: Younger sister Natalie, 13
Pets: Kobe the Cockatiel
Role: Camp Counselor
Edwin Garcia believes that "anyone can help anybody at anytime, no matter how big the issue." When he was in 6th grade, Edwin attended the Blaine County School District's Environmental Camp and it had such a positive impact on his life that he decided to pay it back (and forward) by being a counselor there during his junior and senior years. It's hard not to notice Edwin's patient and caring nature.
Text by Erin Pfaeffle and photo by Kristine Cheatwood.
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Board of Trustees Meeting
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Note the Date
Tuesday, May 7
Teacher Appreciation Day
Wednesday, May 8
Safety and Security Task Force Meeting
@ Community Campus
Tuesday, May 14
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting @ District Office, Hailey
BCSD Strategic Plan
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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)
on our website
Superintendent
Dr. Lonnie Barber
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