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Two Uniforms Are Better Than One
Watch this KMVT news story on Wood River High School's Gus Conrad and find out which two uniforms he wears.
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Take the Parent Survey:
Give Your School A Letter Grade
The Blaine County School District is inviting parents to provide feedback on individual schools within the district. A site-level Parent Climate Survey will launch the week of Monday, March 10 and close on Friday, March 21. The survey will cover issues such as academic preparation, student support, parent engagement, school operations and accessibility of school leaders, among other topics.
"We need everyone to participate and join this conversation," said Interim Superintendent John Blackman. "This is an effective way for everyone to make their voice heard as we work collaboratively to improve our school system." Take the survey here.
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Tech savvy students from the high school and middle school will assist with questions concerning emails, Facebook, downloading photos, and e-reading devices. For more on Teen Tech Week, click here.
Help for the Technology-Challenged - free and open to the public
Monday, March 10th, 3:45-5:00 PM
Wood River High School Media Center
Wood River High School and Wood River Middle School libraries are partnering with the Bellevue Library, Hailey Library, Ketchum Community Library and Sun Valley Center for the Arts to celebrate Teen Tech Week.
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Come to Carey Leadership Night
Wednesday, March 12, 6:45 p.m.
Carey Leadership Night is an evening highlighting the Leader in Me, a unique environment where the principles, practices and habits of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People are embedded into the culture of the school. The Leader in Me defines school operations, permeates instructional practice and curriculum, and is the basis of a vibrant leadership development approach for both students and staff. The Leader in Me is now being implemented in over 1,500 schools around the globe. For more information, click here.
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Wood River Middle School 5th Grade Parent Night
Wednesday, March 12, 6:00 p.m. - arrive early!
Wood River Middle School will host a parent night for parents and children who are currently in 5th grade. WRMS is an International Baccalaureate school which requires every student to take certain courses, including World Languages. Attending Parent Night is an important step toward a successful transition from 5th grade to 6th grade. For more information:
English
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Dual Immersion Information Meetings for Incoming Kindergarten Parents
Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m.
Community Campus
Wednesday, March 19, 6:30 p.m.
Hemingway Elementary
Two meetings are scheduled for parents of incoming (fall 2014) Kindergarten students who are interested in learning more about the Blaine County School District's Dual Language Immersion option. Read more here.
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Idaho Core Standards - Expect More
Why do we need the Idaho Core Standards? Watch this video featuring a high school principal in Rathdrum, Idaho talk about how the increase in expectations will prepare students for their future.
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Zone 4 Board of Trustees Candidate Interview
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Image courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net
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Monday, March 10, 6:30 p.m.
District Office
The Board of Trustees will interview Kirk Peterson, who applied for the Zone 4 Trustee vacancy.
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Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 p.m.
District Office
Public comment is always welcome at Board meetings.
Agenda highlights include:
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Board accolades for Kimberly Hochendoner and Liz Young, Carey School
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Carey School Leadership Highlight
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Guest Presentation: Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Company of Fools
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State of the District - Interim Superintendent John Blackman
To read the full agenda, click here.
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Budget Presentation: Part II of V
Wednesday, March 12, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
District Office
The public is invited to a series of meetings covering the proposed budget for fiscal year 2014-15. The public will have an opportunity to ask questions during the meetings. For information about the BCSD budget, go here. March 12, 2014 4:00 - 5:30 pm Department Budgets March 20, 2014 4:00 - 5:30 pm Schools and Athletic Budgets April 1, 2014 12:00 - 1:30 pm Estimating Revenues April 17, 2014 12:00 - 1:30 pm Projected Salaries and Benefits
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Note the Date
Help for the Technology-Challenged Class Taught by Teens!
Monday, March 10
3:45-5:00 p.m.
Wood River High School Media Center
Parent Tech Class
Monday, March 10
6:00 p.m.
Wood River High School
Zone 4 Board of Trustees Candidate Interview
Monday, March 10
6:30 p.m.
District Office
Foster Care Information Meeting
Tuesday, March 11
1:00 p.m. Ketchum
Community Library
3:00 p.m. Community Campus
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, March 11
6:00 p.m.
District Office
Budget Presentation: Part II of V
Wednesday, March 12
4:00-5:30 p.m.
District Office
Carey Leadership Night
Wednesday, March 12
7:00 p.m.
Carey School
WRMS 5th Grade Parent Night
Wednesday, March 12
6:00 p.m.
WRMS
Mindfulness Retreat for Teachers
Saturday, March 15
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Sponsored by BCEA/Flourish
New Parent (Kindergarden) DI Meeting
Tuesday, March 18
6:30 p.m.
Community Campus
New Parent (Kindergarden) DI Meeting
Wednesday, March 19
6:30 p.m.
Hemingway Elementary
Parent Survey Closes Friday, March 21
BCSD Strategic Plan
Not familiar with the BCSD Strategic Plan or need an update? Click below.
BCSD Strategic Plan
School Board Members
Board Chair
Shawn Bennion
(Zone 1)
Board Vice-Chair
Kathy Baker
(Zone 2)
Trustee
Kathryn Graves
(Zone 3)
Trustee
Liz Schwerdtle
(Zone 5)
on our website
Interim Superintendent
John Blackman
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