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Superintendent's Letter
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Dr. GwenCarol Holmes pictured above speaking at the Carey School basketball celebration.
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It is hard to believe that the school year is coming to a close. This morning I witnessed an awards ceremony for students at Wood River High School. We have some very accomplished students. This awards ceremony at just one of our eight schools was a window into our talented and amazing children. It is also testament to the incredible staff (all 535 of them throughout the district) who warmly welcome our children and then dedicate their lives to ensuring our children are the best that they can be day after day. Read more here.
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Blaine County School District and Blaine County Education Foundation Celebrate Educators the Week of May 4
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Silver Creek High School student Adriana Deleon signs a poster thanking her teacher.
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Educators make a lifetime of difference. The Blaine County Education Foundation and the Blaine County School District are joining forces to celebrate educators in Blaine County during the week of May 4. "Thank an Educator" provides a way for all members of the community to participate in honoring teachers and those who provide critical support for students in a variety of ways - from bus drivers to custodians, secretaries and principals. Read more here.
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Blaine County School District Announces New Principal for Wood River High School
Superintendent Dr. GwenCarol Holmes announced her selection for Wood River High School Principal today. Her recommendation to the Board of Trustees will be to hire Mr. John Pearce from Pocatello, Idaho. Mr. Pearce is currently the Principal of Blackfoot High School in Blackfoot, Idaho. Read more here.
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What's Bugging You? Students Explore Biology in 3D
Wood River Middle School Science teacher Jill Clark recently collaborated with the Sun Valley Center for the Arts to take biology studies to a new level, leaving students engaged, inspired and educated. Students explored insect diversity while learning the 7th grade standard state curriculum concerning insects. With the guidance of SVCA and the inspiration of artist Alexander Calder, students sculpted 3D insects from aluminum wire. During the process, students defined the anatomically accurate insect parts, including body sections, wings, antennae and six legs attached to the thorax. Read more here.
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Students Enjoy "Books to Go"
Preschool students at Bellevue and Hailey Elementary are enjoying the "Books to Go" program sponsored in part by the Hailey and Bellevue Public Libraries. Read more here.
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Volunteers Needed for Personal Projects at WRHS
The Personal Project is a culminating project for the International Baccalaureate - Middle Years Programme in which students demonstrate their own learning using the academic, social and communicative skills developed over the years. Volunteers are needed on Thursday, May 7, Friday, May 8, Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15 for about three to four hours. Read more here.
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Negotiations Continue Between BCSD and BCEA
Thursday, May 7, 3:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8, 8:30-12:00 p.m.
Community Campus
Negotiations between the Blaine County School District and the Blaine County Education Association will be held at the Community Campus Minnie Moore Room. Negotiations are open to the public. Joint statements recapping the day are posted on the website at the end of each day.
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Student Recognized for Doing the Right Thing
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Pictured left to right: Dave Stellers, David Holmes, Carlos Gonzalez, Craig Aberbach
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Wood River High School junior Carlos Gonzalez was recognized for Doing the Right Thing at the Academic and Citizenship Awards Assembly. Gonzalez was the award winner for the last round of Do The Right Thing awards. He was nominated for his role helping to coordinate the Men's Soccer League for Blaine, Idaho. Read more here.
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Save the Date: Strategic Plan Community Meetings
What action steps will help us meet the four new goals for the Strategic Plan? Find out and provide feedback on the action steps at the next round of Strategic Plan meetings.
Tuesday, May 19, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Carey School
Wednesday, May 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Community Library, Ketchum
Wednesday, May 20, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Community Campus, Hailey*
*Meetings in English and Spanish. Childcare available.
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Annual Negotiations with Blaine County Education Association and Blaine County School District
Thursday, May 7,
3:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8,
8:30-12:00 p.m.
Community Campus - Minnie Moore Room
Annual Budget Workshop
Thursday, May 14,
6:00 p.m.
District Office,
118 W. Bullion St. Hailey
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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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