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You Are Invited to Senior Project Day - Today!
Listen to WRHS Senior Wyatt Caccia talk about Senior Projects on KMVT, click on the image below.
 Wednesday, December 18
9:00-11:00 a.m. Community Walk-Through
Wood River High School
1250 Fox Acres Road, Hailey
Senior Project Day will take place at Wood River High School. New this year, Silver Creek High School and Wood River High School will jointly present Senior Projects. The public is welcome to come to a Community Walk-Through in the morning. Projects will be displayed in the WRHS cafeteria and gymnasium, and students will be available to answer questions regarding their project. In the afternoon, panelists will evaluate senior presentations.
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Meet a KMVT Academic All Star
Meet Wood River High School's Andrew Morse, a KMVT Academic All Star
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Students Selected for All-State Orchestra and Choir
Congratulations to the nine Wood River High School students selected for all-state choir and orchestra.
The following Wood River High School students were selected for the Idaho All-State Orchestra: Lexi Browne, Joel Rinckwald and Luke Verst.
According to WRHS Orchestra Director Rebecca Martin, ""The students had to go through a rigorous audition process, submitting five excerpts via mp3 format online in order to be selected...read more here.
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Students Contribute to Holiday Baskets
Sixth graders at Wood River Middle School got a taste of community service in a big way as they collected books for the Wood River Holiday Baskets. Students created personal cards to go with each book. The Book Drive is sponsored by the Sun Valley Board of Realtors Foundation and students received a donation from wow-students.org. Read more here.
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Student Email
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Tim Rocco - Director of Technology
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Attention Parents: All BCSD students in grades 3-12 received Google Apps accounts, including email, at the beginning of the school year. These accounts allow students to use Google Docs which enables students to share and collaborate with 24/7 access from any Internet-connected device. A consent form went to parents at the beginning of the year. Read more here.
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Idaho Core Weekly Tip 
Want to know the difference between the old content standards and the new Idaho Core Standards? According to our recent parent survey on the Idaho Core Standards, parents want to know the difference between the old and new English Language Arts and Math Standards. For an example comparing 6th Grade English Language Arts Standards and 4th Grade Math Standards, please click here. For more on the Idaho Core Standards, check out our website.
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School Closure Communication
We received a few questions over the last few weeks regarding cold temperatures. Check out the frequently asked questions and answers below. How cold does it have to be before we close school? If the temperature is between 15-20 degrees below zero, the district will consider delaying and or cancelling school. Please keep in mind that temperatures vary throughout Blaine County and that there are many factors to consider when making the decision to delay or cancel school. How will parents be notified of a school closure? In the event that school needs to be delayed or cancelled we will notify KECH/KSKI radio and other local media. We will also post information on our website and Facebook in addition to sending a Skylert to parents, staff and students. What is Skylert? Skylert is the notification system through Skyward. It can be sent via email, text, phone call, or all three. Parents have complete control over what phone or email they want as a contact. It is important to update your contact information in Skyward to make sure it's accurate. If you need help doing this, please contact your school secretary. Please note that we will only notify parents and staff if and when we have a delay.
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Superintendent Search Firm Selected
During an open and public meeting last Thursday evening, the Board of Trustees selected an executive search firm to conduct a nationwide superintendent search. The firm is Ray and Associates, Inc. Next steps include conversations with all stakeholders identifying the strengths and opportunities for the district, as well as leadership qualities that stakeholders would like to see in the next Superintendent. School Board Chairman Paul Bates said, "We were impressed with all of the search firms we interviewed, but in the final analysis the majority of Board members felt that Ray and Associates, Inc. provided the best fit for our needs." Please check back on our website and the BCSD Weekly Update to stay involved. And thank you to each of you who attended the meeting.
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Board Accolades
Girls on the Run recognized several teachers who volunteered their time after school for the Girls on the Run program and other programs supporting healthy self-esteem.
Teachers included: Kate O'Brien, Elizabeth Sturges Kate Graham, Brooke Hand, Christina Huus, Candice Schley (pictured above right), Heather Guy, Marilyn Martin, and Heidi Copeland. Read the full Board Accolade here.
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BCSD Partner Update: Mountain Rides
Mountain  Rides has a NEW Youth pass to offer for all students for use during school breaks, holidays and weekends.
Cost: $40
Good through: June 6, 2014 (last day of school)
Youth Passpacks are available as well. 12 pack of Youth passes $16.00 (12 rides for the price of 9) 24 pack of Youth passes $28.00 (24 rides for the price of 14) Call Mountain Rides with any questions: 788-7433 x103.
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Note the Date
Senior Project Day
Wednesday, December 18
Wood River High School and Silver Creek High School
Early Out
Friday, December 20
All Schools
Winter Break
December 23 - January 3
School Resumes
Monday, January 6
BCSD Strategic Plan
Not familiar with the BCSD Strategic Plan or need an update? Click below.
BCSD Strategic Plan
School Board Members
Board Chairman
Paul Bates
(Zone 4)
Board Vice-Chairman
Shawn Bennion
(Zone 1)
Trustee
Kathryn Graves
(Zone 3)
Trustee
Kathy Baker
(Zone 2)
Trustee
Liz Schwerdtle
(Zone 5)
on our website
Interim Superintendent
John Blackman
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