November 9, 2015

Read the Superintendent's Letter

This past month, we got our first look at how our students did on the new and much more rigorous state assessments, ISAT 2.0. While our students continue to perform better than average across Idaho both as a whole and as separate groups of students based on federal categories, we also have areas for improvement. Read more here.

View the letter here.

Take the School Calendar Survey Today

The School Calendar Committee is seeking your input on the development of a new school calendar that:

Supports and increases student attendance at school
Supports student participation in a wide range of school related activities
Maximizes student learning time

Take the survey here or ask for a paper survey at your school. Deadline is Friday, November 20.

Be An Educator for a Day:Wednesday, November 18

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a teacher? This year, the Blaine County Education Association and the Blaine County School District are partnering to present "Educator for a Day." This is your opportunity to find out what it's like to be a teacher. This national event provides community members with an inside look at our schools, classrooms, and the professional lives of our teachers in Blaine County. To sign up, read more here.

Volunteers Needed for Instructional Materials Adoption Committees

Volunteers are needed for several Instructional Materials Adoption Committees including:

Mathematics
Engineering Technology
Computer Skills
Social Emotional Learning

The deadline to apply is November 13. For the application and more information, click here.

Watch Public Comment and Find Information From Budget Meetings

The Blaine County School Board of Trustees took the initial step of engaging with citizens in a conversation aimed at developing a new financial plan for the district. Over 880 people attended including students, staff, parents, and community members. Thank you to all who came to these meetings to listen, ask questions, and provide us your feedback. Watch the public comment and find information from the meetings here.

School Delays and Closures for Winter Weather

How cold does it have to be before we close school?

If the temperature is between 15-20 degrees below zero, the district will consider delaying and or cancelling school. Please keep in mind that temperatures vary throughout Blaine County and that there are many factors to consider when making the decision to delay or cancel school.

How will parents be notified of a school closure?

In the event that school needs to be delayed or cancelled we will notify KECH/KSKI radio and other local media. We will also post information on our website and Facebook in addition to sending a Skylert to parents, staff and students.

What is Skylert?

Skylert is the notification system throughSkyward. It can be sent via email, text, phone call, or all three. Parents have complete control over what phone or email they want as a contact. It is important to update your contact information in Skyward to make sure it's accurate. If you need help doing this, please contact your school secretary. Please note that we will only notify parents and staff if and when we have a delay or closure.

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