This week: Singin' in the Rain, Time for Three, Watch the Board Webcast, Students News + More

February 27, 2017

Come to Singin' in the Rain, Jr.

Wood River Middle School and High School drama students will have Wood River Valley residents "walking down the lane with a happy refrain" when they perform Singin' In The Rain JR. . Based on the 1952 movie of the same name, Singin' In The Rain JR. takes place in Hollywood during the last days of the silent movie era. Read press release.

March 1-2, 6:00 p.m.

March 3, 7:00 p.m.

March 4, 1:00 p.m.

Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater, Community Campus

Click here for ticket information. To read about the cast and crew go here. To view more photos go here .

School Board Meeting: Watch the Webcast

The Board of Trustees voted 3-2 to expand Hemingway School to STEAM K-8. For this and other information, watch the webcast.

Agenda Highlights Included:

Oath of Office: Kevin Garrison, Zone 5
Board Accolades: Amanda Greif, WRMS Teacher
Superintendent Report: Inspire, Engage, Educate and Empower: Graduation Rate
Board Chair Report: Student Liaison Report, Teacher Liaison Appointment, Superintendent Evaluation, Zone 2 and 4 Election
Continuing Business: Hemingway STEAM Pre-K Grade Program Update
New Business and Decisions: Developmental Assets Survey, Math Materials Adoption, Budget Consideration, Hemingway STEAM Program
Policies: Student Records, Conflict of Interest, Sick Leave

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 .

Students Perform with Time for Three

Time for Three to Give Free Concert March 1

Part of Three-Year Residency with Sun Valley Summer Symphony

The category-shattering trio, Time for Three, will give a free concert on Wednesday, March 1, as part of their three-year residency with the Sun Valley Summer Symphony. This is a public performance that will feature the Harriman Quartet and Wood River High School Chamber Orchestra with Time for Three premiering a new work commissioned for this ensemble.

The concert will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood, 100 Saddle Road, Ketchum. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Read the press release here.

Learn About Gender Inclusion Procedures

Thursday, March 9

6:00-7:00 p.m.

Minnie Moore Room, Community Campus

In August the BCSD Board of Trustees passed a Gender Inclusion Policy . All students need a safe, supportive school environment to progress academically and developmentally. The purpose of this policy is to foster an educational environment in BCSD that is safe, supportive, and fully inclusive for all students. Now, the district is tasked with implementing the policy through procedures.

Come and learn about the new procedures and how they affect every student as we strive to keep all students safe. Overnight school trips will also be discussed.

Students Compete and Win

Several students from Wood River High School won awards at the Future Family, Career and Community Leaders of America FCCLA District IV competition held at CSI Tuesday, February 14th. Pictured above are 2017 Culinary Arts Team 1st place: Trail Gralenski, Tania Carrillo, & Stacey Rios. Illustrated Talk Division winners on the topic "Extreme Sports" were Karsyn Gerringa & Audrey Williams. Idaho state competitors will be Kenny Pratt and Amy Cantrell on Extemporaneous Speaking . These FCCLA members will compete at the state FCCLA competition in Boise, Idaho, April 5-7.

Student Survey Launches This Week

The Student Engagement Survey is a measure of student engagement and curiosity for 5, 7 and 11 grade students. The survey responses will be used as one of the data points for assessing how the district and schools are doing on inspiring and engaging students. The survey contains questions about classroom experience, student experience, relevance, academic support, and curiosity. Beginning this week, students in grades 5, 7, and 11 will take the brief survey.

Read past results here.

Student Spotlight

Meet in Natalie Garcia 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 .

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