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Blaine County School District Announces New Principal for Hailey Elementary
Superintendent Dr. GwenCarol Holmes announced her selection for Hailey Elementary Principal today. Her recommendation to the Board of Trustees will be to hire Mr. Thad Biggers from Hailey, Idaho. Mr. Biggers is currently a Principal and Federal Programs Director for Dietrich School District in Dietrich, Idaho.
Mr. Biggers selection as final candidate came after a two-part interview process that included Hailey Elementary parents, staff, and district administrators. Two different Meet and Greet events with Hailey parents and staff marked the final phase of the interview and selection process. Dr. Holmes will recommend his hire to the Board of Trustees at the next Board meeting on April 14. Read more here.
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BCSD Named One of the Best Communities in Music Education Third Year in a Row
For the third year in a row, the NAMM Foundation (National Association of Music Merchants) recognizes the Blaine County School District for its outstanding commitment to music education with a Best Communities for Music Education designation.
The Blaine County School District joins 388 districts across the country to receive the prestigious distinction this year. Blaine County is the only school district in Idaho to receive the award. Read more here.
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Celebrate the Week of the Young Child
Hailey Elementary preschool will celebrate the Week of the Young Child this week. The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration recognizing that the early childhood years (birth through age 8) lay the foundation for children's success in school and later life.
The Week of the Young Child™ is a time to recognize that children's opportunities are our responsibilities, and to recommit ourselves to ensuring that each and every child experiences the type of early environment-at home, at child care, at school, and in the community-that will promote their early learning.
Did You Know? There are four preschools in the Blaine County School District. Approximately 120 children are enrolled and over 85% attend free of charge. All preschool classes are taught by certified teachers trained in early childhood development.
Activities for students and parents will take place throughout the week. Read more here.
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Student Takes Second Place in Idaho's Letters About Literature Competition
Wood River Middle School student Katy Heywood's letter to Brandon Mull for the book, Fablehaven, was chosen as Idaho's Letters About Literature Level I, Second Place winner. Katy (pictured about with WRMS teacher Ginger Rierden) and one of her parents are invited to the Statehouse in Boise for an awards luncheon. Read more here.
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Community Campus Hosts State Girls Chess Championship
BCSD Rage Chess Club hosted the Idaho State Girls Chess Championship last weekend. Volunteer coach Adam Porth wrote, "Temiloluwa Aderogba is the 2015 Girls State Champion and will be the Idaho representative for the Susan Polgar invitational Chess Tournament and the National Girls Invitational Tournament! Temi is a 5th grader at Eagle Elementary School of the Arts and is a newcomer to Idaho and the United States via England. We are very happy to offer her a warm welcome into the vibrant chess community that Idaho offers. Congratulations!"
Local students who competed and placed in the competition included Dylan Porth, Heidi Mungall, and Alex Schrader. For more information go to BCSD Chess Rage.
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Talent Development and Healthy Mindsets: Helping Our Children Develop Their Full Potential
Tuesday, April 14, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Wood River Middle School Library
Free - Everyone welcome
Come learn how talent is developed to its highest levels, how the brain learns, and thinking patterns that reinforce growth, learning, and talent development. Walk away with a better understanding of the social and emotional benefits of supporting talent development and how you can support your child in developing their gifts and talents to the fullest. Understand how to promote and help your child sustain healthy mental habits for achieving success in life.
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Thursday, April 16
6:00-7:00 p.m.
District Tech Building, 3rd Avenue next to the Senior Connection
Free - Everyone welcome
Cloud Computing Overview: How many times have you wondered what the "cloud" is? In this class we will not only explain what the cloud is but we will discover ways you can leverage it to work for you as well. Never be confused again.
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Teen Poetry Workshop
Saturday, April 18, 2:00 p.m.
The Community Library
Free - For Teens Grades 6-12.
Taught by Darlene Dyer and open to all students in grades 6-12. Come explore poetry in a relaxed setting. Read more here.
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Bellevue and Hailey Students Celebrate Art and Science
Students and parents from Bellevue and Hailey Elementary Schools displayed curiosity, inquiry, and creativity through a Gallery Walk and a Science Fair at their respective schools last week. The Science Fair, organized by the Hailey PTA included over 70 students. The Gallery Walk, organized by Bellevue staff, included all students at Bellevue Elementary.
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Spring Nominees and Award Winners for Do The Right Thing
The City of Hailey Fire and Police Departments, together with the Blaine County School District, launched a program called Do The Right Thing in the spring of 2014. The program is designed to reinforce positive behavior among youth in the community.
Nominees this spring included: Mario Patlan at Wood River High School, Jed Waters at Wood River Middle School, Nate Dabney at Alturas Elementary, Zoe Bacca at Hemingway Elementary, Mirella Rojas at Wood River High School, Hunter Freer at Hailey Elementary, Carlos Gonzales at Wood River High School, Carolina Estrella at Wood River Middle School, Kylie Wood at Carey School, Dusty Dickerson at Wood River High School, Alexandra Adamson at Wood River Middle School and Azia Matheui at Wood River Middle Schooll.
Five award-winners are selected from each group of nominees. For the spring of 2015 they are: Jed Waters, Nate Dabney, Zoe Bacca, and Alexandra Adamson. Carlos Gonzalez is the grand prize winner. Read more here.
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Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, April 14, 6:00 p.m.
Blaine County School District Office
118 W. Bullion St, Hailey, ID 83333
Agenda Highlights Include: -
Board Accolades for Matt Phillips, Sandy Scott, Krista Jones, Millie Reidy and Teresa McGoffin
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Wood River High School School Report
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Superintendent's Report: Elementary Reading Update and Strategic Planning Update
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Student Board Representative Report
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Strategic Plan Subcommittee Appointments
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Superintendent End of the Year Evaluation
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Budget Overview
How can you participate in the Board meetings? Public comment is always welcome at regular Board meetings. To read about how to make a public comment, click here. You can also watch Board webcasts here.
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Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, April 14,
6:00 p.m.
District Office
118 W Bullion St.
Hailey
GATE Parent Workshop "Talent Development and Healthy Mindsets" Tuesday, April 14, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Parent Tech Class Cloud Services Thursday, April 16, 6:00-7:00 p.m. District Technology Department 3rd Avenue, Hailey
Week of the Young Child Monday, April 13 to Friday, April 17
Hailey Elementary Preschool
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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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