Here's What's Happening In Your Boise School District!

What's Happening in Boise Schools

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DISTRICT HOSTS KINDNESS CARNIVAL

Promoting kindness through a simple message of “Start with Hello” was the focus of the first-ever Kindness Carnival in the Boise School District. On September 25th, hundreds of students gathered at Camel's Back Park to participate in this major kindness initiative .

A special thank you to Capital High School Video Production students and Instructor Mr. Gabe Garcia for producing the following highlight video of the Kindness Carnival.

Boise School District's Kindness Carnival

NAMES AND FACES

Graduate Earns Miss Africa Idaho Title: Joetta Julugbeh (pictured below), 2012 Boise High graduate, earned the title of Miss Africa Idaho, 2019, on September 21st. Joetta is also the reigning Miss Liberia Idaho, 2019. She is studying to become an English as a Second Language Teacher at the College of Western Idaho. She attended Boise High, Hillside Junior High, South Junior High and Koelsh Elementary.

Joetta credits educators in the Boise School District ( Jolene Lincoln , Kolesch Elementary and Jordan Illet , Boise High) for inspiring her to pursue a career in education.

Joetta pictured with her mother, R achel Julugbeh .

Boise School District Senior Receives National Recognition: Boise High School Senior Madison Williams has been named a Finalist for the Positive Coaching Alliance’s Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship. Madison is a senior girls basketball athlete at Boise High. Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is a national non-profit organization with the mission of creating a positive, character-building youth sports environment that results in BETTER ATHLETES, BETTER PEOPLE.

OCTOBER IS NEXT STEPS MONTH

On Tuesday, October 1st, Idaho Governor Brad Little visited Boise High School to proclaim October as Next Steps Month in Idaho , a time for students to reflect on career goals and start taking steps towards their future. This time of year, juniors and seniors start thinking seriously about their plans for life after high school. The proclamation recognizes the need for students to make space and time in their lives to explore and consider the options ahead, as graduation approaches. Learn more...

BOISE EVENING SCHOOL

Boise Evening School (BES), located at Frank Church High School, is dedicated to offering students a unique opportunity to complete their high school requirements and receive a high school diploma. Students sixteen or older, who have not graduated from high school but have earned a sufficient number of high school credits, may attend the BES program. Students currently attending classes offered at their local high schools may also attend BES to graduate early, make up credits or to improve grades. BES also offers older students the opportunity to return to the classroom and complete their high school requirements years after leaving school. Learn more...

COMMUNITY EDUCATION HAS A CLASS FOR YOU!

Love to learn? Review Community Education classes starting next week . Register online now for classes. Community Education - We Create Community!

MEAL APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

Free and reduced meal applications are now being accepted online. Learn more...

LOOKING FOR A GREAT JOB WORKING WITH KIDS?

Do you want to be a teacher? Do you love kids and want to work with children in a fun environment? Do you need a job that fits with a busy school schedule? Boise School District's Just for Kids child care program is now hiring. Join our team as a Child Care Provider. Learn more...

NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Now hiring school bus drivers! Check-out all these great reasons and rewards for helping safely transport our students to and from school. Learn more...

NOW HIRING FOOD & NUTRITION TEAM MEMBERS

Boise School District's nationally recognized Food and Nutrition Program is currently hiring. Come join our team, dedicated to serving students. Learn more...

SCHOOL SAFETY

Are you concerned about someone’s behavior and the danger they may present to your child’s school? This video explains how you can report suspicious activity anonymously.

Parents - Sign-Up for Emergency Text Messaging: The Boise School District offers emergency text messaging for parents/guardians. Learn more and sign-up .

Non-Parents - Mobile App Available: Boise School District has a mobile app to improve communication to you. The app offers emergency alerts and is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store .

DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING DATES SET

FOR 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR

DATES OF INTEREST

October: National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Boise School District is the only school district in Idaho to offer students a Cybersecurity program.
October: October is Next Steps Idaho Month. Visit Next Steps Idaho for more information on the college applications process!
October 7: 4H Open House showcasing student 4-H clubs, University of Idaho Cooperative Extension Agency, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 5880 Glenwood St., Boise.
October 14 - Boise School Board regular monthly meeting, 6 p.m. Public is invited to attend. When available, agenda will be posted online.
October 16 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House for the new Taft Elementary School gymnasium, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Public is invited to attend. Thank you, Boise voters!
October 14-17: Boise Schools Celebrate National School Lunch Week.
October 18 - End of First Quarter - Elementary Pre K-6 No School
October 21-25: National School Bus Safety Week
October 23 - No Pre K & Kindergarten classes - Parent Conferences
October 24 - No Pre K-6 Elementary classes - Parent Conferences

- Elementary Evening conferences will be held Wednesday, October 23 and Thursday, October 24

- Secondary Evening conferences will be held during the week of October 21 through the 24

October 25 - No School Pre K-12
October 29: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House for the new Maple Grove Elementary School gymnasium and classroom addition, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Public is invited to attend. Thank you, Boise voters!
October 30: Boise National College Fair. Students will have access to hundreds of colleges, universities and service academies at this year's Boise National College Fair. This free event will be held at Expo Idaho (5610 N. Glenwood St., Boise) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for students and families. Learn more...
November 9: Annual Boise School District Employee Sponsored Holiday Bazaar, 8 am. to 3 p.m., West Junior High School, Cafeteria, 8371 W. Salt Creek Ct., Boise.
November 13: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House for the new Hillside Junior High School gymnasium, cafeteria and classroom addition, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Public is invited to attend. Thank you, Boise voters!
November 19: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House for the new Fairmont Junior High School gymnasium,cafeteria and classroom addition, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Public is invited to attend. Thank you, Boise voters!
November 25-29: Thanksgiving Holiday Break - No School Pre K-12

News Media Contact:

Dan Hollar

Public Affairs Administrator

Boise School District

(208) 854-4064

dan.hollar@boiseschools.org

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