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Thank an Educator
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 2 for National Teacher Appreciation Week. The "Thank an Educator" campaign provides a way for 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 and principals.
Look for posters on classroom doors and in the hallways of your child's school. Encourage your child to sign the posters and leave a note of appreciation for their teachers, bus drivers, custodians and principals who make a difference every day for students.
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Students Say Thank You to Educators
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Board of Trustees Schedules Special Meeting for Consideration of Syringa Mountain School
Tuesday, May 3, 4:00 p.m.
Community Campus, Minnie Moore Room
Special Meeting - Work Session
Syringa Mountain School
On Tuesday, May 3 at 4:00 p.m. in the Minnie Moore Room at the Community Campus, the Board of Trustees will consider Syringa Mountain School´s request to become part of the district. The meeting is open to the public and public comment is welcome. Or, email your Board of Trustees
The administration has completed a due diligence
report on the current status of Syringa Mountain School in the areas of academics, operations, and finance. This provides the Board of Trustees with the facts and considerations needed to make an informed decision. The anticipated expense of bringing Syringa Mountain School into the Blaine County School District is estimated at $2.447,246 for staff salaries and benefits, building improvements to meet safety requirements, professional development, books, supplies and more.
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Board of Trustees Schedules Special Meeting for Consideration of Budget
Wednesday, May 4, 6:00 p.m.
Community Campus, Minnie Moore Room
Special Meeting - Work Session
Proposed Budget
Read the
proposed budget
, come to the Work Session and make a comment. The Board will discuss the proposed $1.3 million in savings and how the savings fit into the five year financial plan. Have a comment? Email your Board of Trustees
here
. Read the agenda.
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WRHS Freshman Accepted to US Naval Academy Summer STEM Program
WRHS freshman McGuire Conley was selected to participate in the 2016 Naval Academy Summer STEM Program. The Summer STEM Program provides students with an opportunity to become familiar with the exceptional Naval Academy education provided to Midshipmen and to interact with other students interested in STEM fields. Conley stated, ¨ I was inspired to apply for this program because it's an amazing opportunity to learn valuable lessons about the field of STEM, and to work together with other motivated, intelligent, students from around the country." Read more.
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WRMS Students Earn Extra Credit, Give Back to the Community
WRMS 7th grade students participated in the WRMS 7th Grade Highway Cleanup, picking up litter along Highway 20 from the rest area to Stanton Crossing. According to WRMS teacher Andrew Crist, 7th grade students used this highway cleanup as an opportunity to earn community service hours toward the student of distinction honor. To be qualified for this award, students must earn at least 10 hours of community service, be a positive member of the WRMS community, and maintain A's and/or B's throughout the academic year.
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Student Spotlight
 Meet Indie Landon 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 [email protected].
Read the article here.
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Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for Freshmen Boards at Wood River High School on April 26, May 10, May 12 and May 17. Freshmen students will present their proposals for their Personal Project.
Read more
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Do The Right Thing
The City of Hailey Fire and Police Departments, together with the Blaine County School District, invite you to nominate a student for Do The Right Thing. The program is designed to reinforce positive behavior among youth in the community. Founded in Miami, Florida, the program spread nationwide and now recognizes thousands of youth each month for positive behavior. The newest chapter of Do The Right Thing in Hailey, Idaho is the first in Idaho.
The program is accepting nominations on the
City of Hailey website. An easy and brief nomination form can be found on the main website for the City of Hailey. The next deadline for nominations is Tuesday, May 3. Any student from any school in Blaine County can be nominated.
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Teacher Contract Negotiations Continue
Teacher contract negotiations began last week and will continue this week in the Minnie Moore room at the Community Campus, 1050 Fox Acres Road, Hailey, Idaho. The public is welcome to attend and observe the negotiations.
Dates and Times:
Thursday May 5 3:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday May 6 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Blaine County Education Association negotiations team includes:
Beth Andrews, WRMS
Tim Rierden, WRMS
Jamie Harding, Hemingway Elementary
Paula Doub, Hailey Elementary
Maritt Wolfrom, WRHS
Matt Philips, WRHS
Blaine County School District negotiations team includes:
Dr. GwenCarol Holmes, Superintendent
John Blackman, Assistant Superintendent
Rob Clayton, Board of Trustees
John Pearce, WRHS Principal
Mike Chatterton, Business Manager
Brad Henson, Alturas Principal
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Special Meeting: Syringa Mountain School
Tuesday, May 3,
4:00 p.m.
Community Campus
Open to the public
Board of Trustees Special Meeting: Proposed Budget
Wednesday, May 4,
6:00 p.m.
Community Campus
Open to the public
Teacher Contract Negotiations
Thursday, May 5
3:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 6
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Community Campus
Open to the public
School Board Members
Chairman
Shawn Bennion
Trustee
Cami Bustos
Trustee
Carole Freund
Trustee
Rob Clayton
Vice-Chair
Elizabeth Corker
For more information visit the
on our website
Superintendent
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Attention Parents
Food Service Accounts must be paid in full before the end of the school year. Payments can be made three ways:
-At your child's school
-Call Karen Hoffman at the District Office to make a credit card payment by phone (578-5018)
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