Meet Interim Superintendent John Blackman
 John Blackman was hired in 1984 as a secondary art teacher after receiving his BA from Montana State University. In 1998 he received his Master's Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Idaho, and became an Assistant Principal at Wood River High School in 2001. In 2007 Mr. Blackman took the helm as the Principal of Wood River High School. After receiving his Educational Specialist Degree from the University of Idaho in 2010, he was hired in his current role as the Assistant Superintendent for the Blaine County School District. He is currently the Interim Superintendent.
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Parents: Help Guide to Activating Your New Edline Account
The new website has a login feature which allows parents, staff and students to access an added layer of personalized information. Parents who are signed-in will see a toolbar at the top of the page that offers personalized information under the heading "My Edline." A login is needed only to view this added layer of information, users who are not logged in will view the standard website.
Each school is in the process of distributing parent activation codes. Some parents may receive a letter, an email or instructions at upcoming parent/teacher conferences. If you have received your parent activation code and need help, click here for more information.
Please note: Edline is not a replacement for Skyward. Parents will still use Skyward to access school lunch accounts, attendance, grades, and more. Parents can access Skyward through the Edline website.
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Bellevue Elementary Hispanic Heritage Celebration
The Dual Immersion Bellevue classes celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month last Friday. Jacquelyn Jones (pictured above with Interim Superintendent John Blackman) wrote, "As we engage in activities around Hispanic Heritage Month, we have focused our studies around the Spanish speaking countries, their independence and cultures. This gave our students an opportunity to discuss the United States, the U.S. constitution and its role in the example of reaching Freedom and Independence as well." Click for more photos
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New Science Curriculum Piques Student Curiosity
 Students and teachers at Bellevue Elementary are actively involved with their new science curriculum called FOSS. The best way for students to appreciate the scientific enterprise, learn important scientific and engineering concepts, and develop the ability to think well is to actively participate in scientific practices through their own investigations and analysis.
The FOSS program was created specifically to provide students and teachers with meaningful experiences combined with active participation in scientific practices. Take a look at these Bellevue students enjoying science!
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Board of Trustees Special Meeting/Work Session . The Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting/Work Session on Wednesday, October 23 at 12:00 p.m. at the district office at 118 W. Bullion St., Hailey. The public is always welcome. Two presentations are on the agenda: To see the presentation last August from the School Food Action Group, go here . Highlights from the proposal include:
- Establish a district-wide school gardening program and hire a garden coordinator
- Serve fresh, healthy food in our schools
- Reinstate agricultural studies
- Gooding Schools Superindendent Dr. Heather Williams will be part of the presentation
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Don't Forget Your Idaho Core Standards Survey!
Over 350 parents took the Idaho Core Standards survey. The survey ends tomorrow. If you did not receive your survey and want to take it, click here. Results will be shared within the next few weeks. Thank you to the parents who took the survey! Your questions and feedback are important to us.
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