This Week: See How Schools Honored Veterans, Take the School Calendar Survey Today, Attend a School Board meeting

November 16, 2015

See How Schools Honored Veterans

All schools in Blaine County celebrated and honored Veterans last week. Highlights included a flag ceremony at Hailey Elementary, American Women Veterans at Wood River High School, and many moving and meaningful presentations and performances throughout the district.

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. We have received over 450 completed surveys, thank you for participating!

What Inspires a Student to Play Football?

"It's the small things that have personal value," says Carey Panther Zach Olson in an interview with Carey Principal John Peck. Congratulations to the Panthers on their 3rd place trophy for State Football.

Student Spotlight

Meet Malila Freeman in the Weekly Sun.

Each week, Jonathan Kane will be profiling a local high-school student. If you know someone you'd like to see featured, e-mail jkjohnkane@gmail.com.

Read the article here.

Attend a School Board Meeting

New location, new features to make things user-friendly! The Board of Trustees will now hold their regular monthly meetings at the Community Campus, located at 1050 Fox Acres Road, Hailey. The meetings are held in the Minnie Moore Room.

Agenda Highlights Include:

Accolades: Janis Gillette, Tanner Dredge, Mike Chatterton, Jennifer Rierden and WRMS staff, Technology Dept. and Aaron Prazenka, Angie Martinez, Joel Zellers and WRHS Mountain Biking Club
School Report: Bellevue Elementary School
Superintendent Report: Inspire, Engage, Empower, Tess Holister's Senior Project
Student Liaison Report
Presentation by Gay Straight Alliance
Recommendations from Policy Committee: Class Size
Decisions: Business Manager/Treasurer Position, Selection of School District Attorney

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.

The Board of Trustees also has a newly updated page for Public Records Requests here.

Habrá interpretación al español en la reunión de la Junta. Spanish interpretation will be available at all regular Board of Trustees meetings.

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