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May is Mental Health Month
 May is Mental Health Month. What is Mental Health? Mental Health includes our emotional, psychological and social well being. Positive mental health has to do with how you see yourself and the world around you.
Blaine County School district has trained mental health professionals in every school - School Social Workers and School Psychologists. If there are concerns about a student's mental health, please contact the Social Worker at your student's school.
The Blaine County Commissioners made a proclamation that May is Mental Health Month in Blaine County. Two members of the Board of Trustees, Kathy Baker and Kathryn Graves, attended the proclamation as well as students and a social worker from the Blaine County School District. Look for information about events scheduled around the community to recognize mental health throughout the month of May.
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Top Row: Julie Carney, Beth Citron, Tod Gunter, Larry Long, Jeanette Mcllhenny
Bottom Row: Teri McKenna, Carlos Meza, Lauren Thomas, Rebecca Tinsley, Ken Ward
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WRHS Student Finds Her Passion
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Vanesa Hidario pictured above left with WRHS Biology teacher Dan Vanden Heuval
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Vanesa Hidario is only in the 9th grade at Wood River High School, but she has already found her passion. Pursuing an interest in science and medicine, Hidario was accepted to the prestigious National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists. According to her biology teacher, Dan Vanden Heuval, "She will be learning from numerous leading researchers and Nobel Prize winners in the medical field, along with meeting students from around the country." Read more here.
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Students at Carey School and Wood River Middle School student enjoyed a high-energy, cutting edge STEM demonstration last week thanks to Discover Technology. Discover Technology is an Idaho-based nonprofit founded by Stanford and MIT Engineers, merging high-end technology with hands-on learning environments and experiences in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
Founder and President, Dr. Lorna Finman expressed enthusiasm for returning to Hailey stating, "We are grateful the people of Hailey are once again welcoming us to the area to engage their students with STEM learning tools. It will be our second year visiting schools in Hailey thanks to the generosity of Power Engineers and Boise State. We continue to be impressed by the students in the community, and their capacity to absorb high level STEM concepts and their aptitude to innovate within our engineering and robotics curriculum. They are very smart kids, and we are excited to return to the area."
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Bellevue Elementary Students Learn Leadership and Earth Stewardship
As part of Bellevue Elementary's College Aspirations Program, over 120 students, teachers and parents once again embarked on their annual environmental community service project to clean-up 3 miles of our Wood River Bike Path and the streets of Bellevue. According to Bellevue Elementary Engineering Technology Teacher and College Aspirations & Leadership Advisor, Krista Jones, "the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students were very tired by the time they returned to the school; it's a lot of walking. They did an amazing job. They picked up so much trash that we filled the school dumpster!" Read more here.
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Hemingway Students Celebrate Art and Literature
 The Hemingway Art and Literature Fair was on April 30. According to Hemingway para-educator Becky Benson, "All the students worked very hard to create a variety of books from our Publishing House, and artwork in Tom VanSlyke's art class. The fair was very well attended, the school was bright and colorful with a very creative art display. The children practiced 21st Century Skills with preparing for life-long learning with Knowledge of the Arts, the fair also fostered leadership opportunities with the children sharing their work with parents and friends, and the student's practice of choice and voice. The fair also provided an opportunity for the students to be innovative and civically engaged."
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Silver Creek High School Ranked 21 in National Chess Championship
The Silver Creek High School Chess Team fared very well in the prestigious National High School Championships. The team won 21st place. Adam Porth, the advisor for chess, reported that 21st place, "is a great feat, knowing that it was a record turnout in every section. They represented Idaho and our valley well and made many friends at this tournament." Read more here.
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Do The Right Thing End of Year Recognition Banquet
Monday, May 11, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Community Campus, Minnie Moore Room
Calling all Do The Right Thing nominees!
All students who have been nominated for Do The Right Thing are invited to an end of the year recognition banquet. If you nominated a student or if you are a parent of a student who was nominated, join us!
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Parent Tech Class
Web Tools For Summer Learning
Thursday, May 21, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Technology Department Building, 3rd Avenue, Hailey (next to the Senior Center)
Learn about free webtools, apps, and online programs that will engage your student with fun and challenging academic activities over the summer. Class is free of charge.
For more information call (208) 578-5410
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Be Part of Our Future: 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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BCSD and BCEA Reach Tentative Agreement
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Pictured left to right, back row: Shawn Bennion, Kari Haugen, Brad Henson, John Blackman, Keith Nelson
Pictured left to right front row: Matt Phillips, Scott Slonim, Beth Andrews, Erika Greenberg, Maritt, Wolfrom, Dr. GwenCarol Holmes, Mike Chatterton
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After four days of productive negotiations, the negotiation team from the Blaine County Education Association (BCEA) and the Blaine County School District #61 (BCSD) reached a tentative agreement.
The agreement will be finalized after ratification. The ratification process includes a vote by the certified members of the Blaine County Education Association and a separate vote by the Blaine County School District Board of Trustees. Read more here.
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Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 6:00 p.m.
Blaine County School District Office
118 W. Bullion St, Hailey, ID 83333
Agenda Highlights Include:
- Board Accolades: Jenica Alexander, Dave Guyman, Susan Canham, Mark Sauvageau, Melanie Schrader
- School Report: Wood River Middle School
- Guest Presentation: Hemingway 5th Grade Recycling Club
- Superintendent Report: Strategic Planning, School Climate Survey Results, WRHS Principal Recommendation
- Plus, many more agenda topics including facilities use policy, WRHS course additions and more. Please read the agenda for more information.
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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Do The Right Thing Recognition Banquet
Monday, May 11
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Community Campus
Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, May 12 6:00 p.m. District Office, 118 W. Bullion
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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