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Staff Engagement Survey Shows Staff Pride and District Opportunities for Improvement
The voices of 343 staff members were captured in a Staff Engagement Survey at the end of the last school year. The survey reports will be shared at the Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, October 14.
To read the press release click here. To view Staff Engagement Survey reports click here.
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Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying prevention is on-going and year around in the Blaine County School District. This month we will highlight some of the programs throughout the district that help us create caring communities in our schools.
What is Bullying? Read more.
Last Week: We learned about the Leader in Me program and found out about the McGrath bullying training that is used by our schools. Read more.
This Week: Learn how WRMS Breaks the Code of Silence and read about Bellevue Bear Expectations. Read more.
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Learn About Green Dot
October 14, 2014, 5:30 p.m.
at the Liberty Theater, Hailey
"No one has to do everything but everyone has to do something."
The Advocates is bringing, Dr. Dorothy Edwards, the founder of Green Dot, to the Wood River Valley. Dr. Edwards is internationally renowned for her dynamic and motivational message of hope and compassion. She states that Green Dot is "A single choice in one moment in time to use your voice, actions or choices to make one small corner of the world safer."
Read the press release here.
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College Counseling October Update
From the WRHS Career and College Counseling Department: Read about college visits, test dates, financial aid for tests, and graduation information. Read more.
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Celebrate National Farm to School Month
Three elementary schools are celebrating National Farm to School Month this week. Idaho's Bounty, the Wood River Farmers Markets and the Wood River Sustainability Center will host Farm Fresh Displays and Samples in several school cafeterias during lunch :
Hailey Elementary School Tuesday, October 14 Idaho's Bounty
Alturas Elementary School Wednesday, October 15 Wood River Sustainability Center
Bellevue Elementary School Thursday, October 16 Wood River Farmers Market
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WRHS Drama Department Presents
John Lennon and Me
Wednesday, October 15 and Thursday, October 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18 at 1:00 p.m.
Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater
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Weekly Sun Student Spotlight
Meet Samantha Sutton 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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WRHS Government Students Visit with Idaho Attorney General's Office
Renee Chariton of the Idaho Attorney General's office presented information to approximately 40 senior students in Tim Richard's Government class recently. The presentation contained information about credit and debt, buying a car, landlord/tenant concerns, Internet safety and identity theft.
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Carey Students Visit Boise State University
Carey 5th and 6th grade students will visit Boise State University for College Day on Thursday, October 17.
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Career Exploration for Students with Special Needs Featured on KMVT News
The Idaho Department of Labor is partnering with the Blaine County School District and Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to launch a career exploration project for high school students. Watch the video here.
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Student Wellness Policy - It's About Balance!
And it's about more than nutrition!
Did you know the Student Wellness Policy includes physical activity goals, emotional wellness goals and environmental health goals? Read the policy here. For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, read here.
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Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, October 14, 6:00 p.m.
District Office, 118 W. Bullion St., Hailey
How can you be involved in Board of Trustees meetings? Watch the webcast or make a public comment.
Agenda highlights include:
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Board Accolades for Becky Tinsley, Kathie Gouley, Kerstin Flavin, Linda Lubeck, Don Haisley, Scott Slonim, Brian Sturges
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Superintendent Report: Strategic Planning Process, IRA Data (Idaho Reading Initiative), IELA Data (Idaho English Language Assessment) and Staff Engagement Survey Data
- Prioritization of Financial Committee Tasks
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Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, October 14
6:00 p.m.
District Office, 118 W. Bullion St., Hailey
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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
Kathyrn Graves
(Zone 3)
Trustee
Kathy Baker
(Zone 2)
Trustee
Liz Schwerdtle
(Zone 5)
on our website
Superintendent
Dr. GwenCarol Holmes
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