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Wood River High School Named to Washington Post List of America's Most Challenging High Schools
Wood River High School was named to the 2014 Washington Post list of America's Most Challenging High Schools. The list utilizes a Challenge Index which is designed to identify schools that have done the best job in persuading average students to take college-level courses and tests.
According to the Washington Post, the total number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Advanced International Certificate of Education tests given each school year are divided by the number of seniors who graduated. This formula is called the Challenge Index.
Blaine County School District Board of Trustee Chairman Shawn Bennion says, "Our staff have done a tremendous job offering more Advanced Placement classes and encouraging students to challenge themselves and try college-level courses."
To read the full press release, click here.
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Students Compete Internationally
Students in Rob Swanson's social studies class at Wood River Middle School competed in the International Landmark Games. The WRMS Purple 3 team won first place, competing against teams from Russia, Finland, and the United States, among other countries.
According to the website, the multi-leveled, cross-curricular aspects of the International Landmark Games provide an excellent authentic practice for developing the skills and competencies students need to succeed in the 21st century.
While working with topics related to social studies, history, literacy, math, and science, students are also developing the competencies needed to use academic content: Collaboration, Organization, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Creativity, Technology Skills, and Global Awareness. Read more here.
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Public Invited to Meet Superintendent Candidates
The Blaine County School District Board of Trustees invites the public to meet the final candidates for the Superintendent position on Tuesday, April 22 at the Distance Learning Lab at Wood River High School. The meeting will be begin at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will include an opportunity for the public to hear from each of the final candidates. Feedback forms will be provided to the public and public feedback will be one of the factors Board members will use in making their final selection.
Public input was garnered at open meetings in November and February and through a public survey conducted by the executive search firm Ray and Associates. Feedback from both staff and the public was used to create a leadership profile that was used to recruit candidates. The leadership profile and more information about the Superintendent Search is available here.
To read the full press release, click here.
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BCSD Chess Rage Club Competes Nationally
BCSD Chess Rage coach Adam Porth writes that, "the BCSD Chess Rage made up of Community School, Silver Creek and Wood River students scored very well in the three tournaments they participated in at Nationals in San Diego.
Andre Murphy and Desmond Porth only lost 2 of 7 games in the main event to each score 3.5 points. Desmond won a class prize in the Blitz Championship. The main event required nearly 28 hours of play in three days with an additional 8 the day before the main tournament began for the side events.
Tyler Avila, Dylan Porth, and Levi Catangcatang were also part of the team that won 20th place in Blitz and 20th place in the main event (classic). There were 943 competitors from 32 states and over 200 teams. 221 in the u1200 in which we competed. Please congratulate those students."
Congratulations to the BCSD Chess Rage team!
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Weekly Sun Student Spotlight
Meet Haylee Petit in the Weekly Sun Student Spotlight. To read the article go 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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Students Selected for Boise Student International Video Festival
Seven videos made by Hemingway Elementary students were selected for the Boise Student International Video Festival. Under the tutelage of Hemingway teacher Scott Slonim, the students work before and after school, during lunch and recess and even on spring break to make award-winning videos. Enjoy this video made by one Hemingway Elementary student.
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Board Vacancy Deadline
DEADLINE FOR CONSIDERATION: MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 - 3:00 P.M.
Blaine County School District Announces a Vacancy on the Board of Trustees In Trustee Zone No. 4
General Description of Trustee Zone 4 Boundary: Zone 4 includes areas west of Highway 75 and generally north of Empty Saddle Trail (Hailey) to the Custer County Line. Also includes west of Buttercup Road (north of Northridge Subdivision), Trail Creek in Ketchum, Bigwood Golf Course and most Ketchum addresses. Please direct specific questions regarding Trustee Zone 4 addresses to the Board Clerk.
The primary responsibilities of the Board of Trustees are to hire and supervise the superintendent and to set school board policy. All Trustees are volunteers.
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Thursday, April 17, 6:00 p.m.
District Office
118 W. Bullion St.
Hailey, ID 83333
The regular April Board meeting will be held on Thursday, April 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office, 118 W. Bullion, Hailey, ID, 83333.
Public comment is always welcome at Board meetings.
Agenda highlights include:
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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 special 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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Note the Date
Mini Grants for Teachers Grant Deadline
Tuesday, April 15
Budget Meeting
Thursday, April 17
12:00-1:30 p.m.
District Office
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, April 17
6:00 p.m.
District Office
118 W. Bullion St.
Hailey
Curriculum Materials Showcase
Thursday, April 17
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Minnie Moore Room, Community Campus
Board Vacancy Deadline
Monday, April 21
3:00 p.m.
Public Invited to Meet Superintendent Candidates
Tuesday, April 22
6:00 p.m.
Distance Learning Lab at Wood River High School
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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