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May 16, 2015
Blaine County School District Receives National Music Designation Fourth Year in a Row
For the fourth year in a row, the NAMM Foundation (National Association of Music Merchants) recognizes the Blaine County School District for its outstanding commitment to music education with a Best Communities for Music Education designation.  

The Blaine County School District joins 476 out of the nation's 13,515 districts across the country to receive the prestigious distinction this year.  Blaine County is the only school district in Idaho to receive the award.   Read the press release.

Orchestra Students Attended State
Five students qualified at Districts to attend State in Boise: Violins: Arika Gourley, Analicia (Josie) Koeplin, Jorgen Lawrence, Viola: Thalia Rojas, Cello: Lance Verst.

Thalia Rojas placed third and medaled on her Viola Solo and the Harriman Quartet consisting of Arika, Jorgen, Thalia, and Lance placed fourth. 
Thalia Rojas, Arika Gourley, Analicia (Josie) Koeplin, Jorgen Lawrence, Lance Verst

Student Places 1st in National Business Competition
Wood River High School students competed in the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference.  According to their website, thousands of students from across the country gathered to compete, showcase their business skills and develop their leadership acumen in Boston, MA. Congratulations to Caitie Sfinigi who placed 1st in Fundamental Desktop Publishing.   For a complete list of students who participated, click here.
Student Honored By Trout Unlimited
According to the Hemingway Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Enrique Dolores, a sophomore at Wood River High School, has been selected by Trout Unlimited to attend their annual Youth Leadership Conference to be held June 19-23 at Georgetown Lake Montana.  Enrique was chosen among applicants from all over the country in recognition of his 6 years of volunteer service to the Hemingway Chapter of Trout Unlimited.  A member of the National Honor Society as well as the lacrosse and soccer teams at the high school, Enrique also serves on the Board of Directors of the local Trout Unlimited chapter as a Youth Advisor.

Drug Coalition and Blaine County School District Partner for Youth Survey
The Drug Coalition is collaborating with the Blaine County School District (BCSD) to sponsor the Developmental Assets Profile survey. The Drug Coalition Executive Director Amber Larna states, "Our community has been collecting this data since 2002 and using it to assess how organizations support our youth and their development. It is an excellent gauge of the strengths and weaknesses of the community in regards to at-risk behavior and the resiliency of our youth."   Read the press release.
Riding to School in Style

Emma Cochran rode to school in style last week after her father won the trip at an auction for Hailey Ice.  The Wood River Middle School student rode on a fire engine with her friend Otto Olson. See more photos here.

Parents and Students Warned About Hazing
This video about college hazing reflects similar beliefs and attitudes about hazing that occurs in high schools.  

Read the letters from Wood River Middle School  Principal Peters and Wood River High School's  Principal Pearce regarding hazing.
Read the Board Brief and Watch the Board Meeting Webcast  

Read the Board Brief and watch the Board Meeting webcast.

Issue: 197

In this Issue:

 Note the Date

Finance Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 17 
6:00 p.m.
District Office Board Room

Policy
Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 18 
4:00 p.m.
Community Campus Minnie Moore

Colle Voce Concert
May 19, 20, 21
7:00 p.m.
Liberty Theater

Orchestra Concert
Monday, May 23
7:00 p.m.
WRHS Performing Arts Theater

Band Concert
Tuesday, May 24
7:00 p.m.
WRHS Performing Arts Theater

Choir Concert
Wednesday, May 25
7:00 p.m.
WRHS Performing Arts Theater

Student Data Review Day
Friday, May 27
No Students

Memorial Day 
Monday, May 30
No School

Last Day of School 
Friday, June 10
3 Hour Early Release for Students

Teacher Work Day
Saturday, June 11

Annual Budget Hearing and Regular June Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 14
Community Campus Minnie Moore

 
School Board Members 
Chairman
Shawn Bennion 
( Zone 1)

Trustee
Cami Bustos
( Zone 2)

Trustee
Carole Freund
( Zone 3)


Trustee
Rob Clayton

Vice-Chair
Elizabeth Corker  
( Zone 5)
   
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Superintendent
 

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-Call Karen Hoffman at the District Office to make a credit card payment by phone (578-5018)

 

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