Wood River Middle School students in Dan Gralenski's science classes learned about habitat restoration by collaborating with the Wood River Land Trust.  One group of students planted Dogwood, Multiflora Rose, Bayberry and Currant near Elkhorn Creek and one group of students went to Draper Preserve to plant sedges which replaced invasive grass.  The service learning included a nature hike.  Students raised $2,500 for the Wood River Land Trust through Wow-students.  Gralenski stated, "The students had a lot of fun and got to contribute something permanent that they can show their children in the future."

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Blaine County School District parents will receive letters containing student test results on the ISAT 2.0 Math and English Language Arts / Literacy tests.  Parents of elementary students will get ISAT score reports along with report cards.  Parents of students in grades 6-10 will receive letters within the next two weeks through the mail. Superintendent Dr. GwenCarol Holmes says, "The ISAT is one part of an  academic check-up that lets teachers, parents and school leaders know if student learning is on track." Read the press release.

A graduate of the Medical Technology Academy now works in the Emergency Department at St. Luke's with her former teacher.  Michelle Randall is the instructor for the Medical Technology class at Wood River High School.  One of her students, Mariela Orihuela, went on to graduate from high school and complete the required state exams to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.  After attending the University of Idaho, she is now back to continue her education and work at St. Luke's.  Read the rest of the story here.