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BCSD Named One of the Best Communities in Music Education
For the second year in a row, the Blaine County School District received national recognition for outstanding music education programs. Blaine County is the only school district in Idaho to receive the "Best Communities for Music Education" award from the NAMM Foundation. 376 districts across the country received the prestigious distinction. Congratulations to our music educators, students, and community partners for their support of award-winning music education programs in Blaine County. Read more here.
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Students Excel in Academic Competitions
Students across the district are excelling in regional, state and national academic competitions. Chess, Debate, Business Professionals of America (pictured above), Model U.N., and Orchestra students competed, won, and many qualified to compete at the next level. Read more.
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Weekly Sun Student Spotlight
Meet Shayna Gelskey in the Weekly Sun Student Spotlight. Read the article here.
Each week, Jonathan Kane will be profiling a local high-school student. If you know someone you'd like to see featured, e-mail jennifer@theweeklysun.com
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Realizing the American Dream
A family engagement program called Realizing the American Dream concluded with a graduation ceremony for 36 parents who attended the 10-week program. Hailey Mayor Fritz Haemmerle was the guest speaker.
View a slide show of the event here.
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Curriculum Materials Showcase
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Thursday, April 17
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Minnie Moore Room, Community Campus
The Blaine County School District is about to adopt new curricular materials for Language Arts, Physical Education and Health. Parents and patrons are invited to view the curricular materials and ask questions in advance of the Board of Trustees meeting (April 24 at 6:00 p.m.) where the committees will recommend that the Board adopt the materials.
Come on Thursday, April 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to the Minnie Moore room at the Community Campus and see what's in store for Language Arts, Physical Education and Health.
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Thursday, April 17
12:00-1:30 p.m.
District Office, 118 W. Bullion St, Hailey
The last in the series of five public budget meetings will be held on Thursday, April 17. The focus of this meeting is Projected Salaries and Benefits. Public attendance at the last four meetings has ranged from one person to six people. The public is welcome to come, ask questions, and learn about the budgeting process. All of the presentations are available on the Finance page of the website.
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Students Begin Taking SBAC Field Test
Students in public schools (jncluding charter schools) across Idaho will get to experience the new test that will replace the ISAT next year.
While Idaho will not officially transition to the new Smarter Balanced Assessment until next year, the state is conducting a Field Test of this new assessment for all students in grades 3-8 and 11 this spring.
A Field Test is an extended pilot, or "dress rehearsal," that helps the state measure the validity and reliability of test questions. It also gives schools the opportunity to test their logistics in administering the new assessment and gives every student the opportunity to experience the new assessment.
Because it is just a Field Test, no scores will be given this year. Next year, the test will be fully implemented in all public schools, and scores will be given.
The state is implementing the new assessment because Idaho has transitioned to higher academic standards - known as the Idaho Core Standards - in mathematics and English language arts. Any time the state changes standards, it also must realign its year-end test to measure students against these higher standards. Read more here.
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Idaho Ed News Bill Tracker
Find out how lawmakers voted on a variety of education topics, including charter schools, teacher evaluations and bonuses, parent rights, drivers education and the hiring of spouses - plus many more.
IdahoEdNews.org's bill tracker not only tells you how each of the lawmakers voted, but it also links you to the actual bill language and stories about the legislation.
Every year, Board of Trustees and the Superintendent attend the Idaho School Board Association event called Day on the Hill. This year, Interim Superintendent John Blackman attended with Trustee Kathy Baker. Trustee Baker took this photo (above) of Interim Superintendent John Blackman and former BCSD Superintendent Phil Homer, who now works for the Idaho Association of School Administrators.
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Note the Date
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, April 15
6:00 p.m.
District Office
118 W. Bullion St.
Hailey
Mini Grants for Teachers Grant Deadline
Tuesday, April 15
Budget Meeting
Thursday, April 17
12:00-1:30 p.m.
District Office
Curriculum Materials Showcase
Thursday, April 17
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Minnie Moore Room, Community Campus
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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