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Thank you for Taking the Second Strategic Plan Survey
Thank you to each of you who took the time to complete the Second Strategic Plan survey. Over 330 people completed the survey. We know it wasn't easy, but the results of an improved school district in five years will be worth it. By taking the survey, attending meetings, and staying up to date on the Strategic Plan, you are part of our future success and the success of our students. Thank you for ¨Being Part of Their Future.¨
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Student Receives Scholarship
Carey School Senior Evelin Gomez (pictured above center receiving her scholarship) received a National Center for Women and Information Technology scholarship from Boise State University. Gomez was one of three female students in Idaho to receive the scholarship. Carey School counselor Kimberly Hochendonner and teacher Lindee Williams worked with Evelin to apply for the scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship will help Evelin break new ground as the first in her family to attend college.
Evelin said, "Earning this scholarship is important to me because it will help me financially and that way I will be able to go to college." Kimberly Hochendonner said, "We are all very proud of Evelin. She is a good student and certainly deserves this honor and award."
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Project Based Learning: Students Study Animals Using Collaboration and Curiosity
Hemingway Elementary first grade students presented their group projects about different animals that live in the Wood River Valley. The presentations were part of a study on how animals survive winter in the Wood River Valley. The Project Based Learning unit was called, "The Wild, Wild Winter." Students used 21st Century learning skills including self-directed learning, effective collaboration and intellectual curiosity.
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Invent Idaho: Hailey and Hemingway Students Compete and Learn
In February Hailey Elementary and Hemingway Elementary students participated in the Regional Invent Idaho Competition in Boise and Blackfoot, respectively. As part of their study of inventions and inventors in the Gifted and Talented Education Program, students utilized the invention process of identifying a problem, brainstorming solutions, and refining an invention to create an innovative solution. Read more here.
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Wood River High School students celebrated the birthday of Pi with pie, trivia and math contests. Each year, the Wood River High School math department organizes an annual celebration of Pi, sponsored this year by Power Engineers. Read about Pi Day here.
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"My Favorite Thing About Kindergarten"
Save the Date for Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, Wednesday, April 1
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Stock Up on Books for Spring Break
Looking for books available anytime, anywhere? If you have the device, we have the eBook with Overdrive. Download eBooks and audiobooks for free on your computer or mobile device. It's as simple as downloading the Overdrive Media Console (for ebooks) or OneClickdigital (for audiobooks) app. Ask your school librarian for more information. Please note that that ebooks are available for all students in grades 6-12 and the audiobooks are available for WRMS students only.
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Parenting in the Digital Age
Common Sense Media's report Zero to Eight says that ¾ of all children ages 0-8 have access to a mobile device at home. In their report Children, Adolescents and the Media, the American Academy of Pediatrics says that ⅔ of children and teenagers report that their parents have "no rules" about time spent with media. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents:
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limit entertainment screen time to 2 hours
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discourage media exposure for children under the age of 2
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keep TV and media devices out of the bedroom
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monitor children's Internet usage
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coview media and use it to discuss values
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enforce mealtime and bedtime curfews for media devices
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Free Tech Class for Parents
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Tuesday, March 17, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Technology Department Building, 3rd Ave., Hailey
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Learn About BCSD Water Savings
 On March 6 a Climate and Water Conservation Seminar occurred at the Community Campus in Hailey. Director of Buildings and Grounds Howard Royal spoke about the district's efforts and results with water savings. Since 2004, the district has been using new systems and new approaches that have resulted in significant water savings. Thank you to the Wood River Land Trust for inviting the district to be part of the seminar.
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Board Accolade
Dear Mr. Jurovich,
On behalf of our daughter, a sophomore enrolled at Wood River High School (WRHS) I would like to thank you and your math department staff for establishing her new found confidence and love for mathematics.
Read more here.
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Board of Trustees Declaration of Candidacy
Declaration Deadline: Friday, March 20
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Free Tech Class for Parents
IOS Introduction
Tuesday, March 17
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Technology Department Building, 3rd Ave., Hailey
Carey Leadership Night
Wednesday, March 18,
6:30-7:30 p.m.
NEW Dual Immersion Parent Meeting
Wednesday, March 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,
Alturas Elementary
Early Release for Spring Break Friday, March 20
Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration
Wednesday, April 1,
11:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at Community Campus for Alturas, Bellevue and Hailey Elementary
8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Ernest Hemingway and Carey School
Parent Math Night with Jonathan Brendefur and Sam Strother
Wednesday, April 8, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Community Campus
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BCSD Strategic Plan
Not familiar with the current 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)
Trustee
Rob Clayton
(Zone 4)
on our website
Superintendent
Dr. GwenCarol Holmes
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