WHAT'S HAPPENING IN BOISE SCHOOLS
Gifts. Passions. Dreams. Possibilities. WE SEE IT, TOO.

Boise School District's Everything's Possible movement shares the dreams, aspirations and experiences of our students and teachers. Today, we're sharing the dream of Ayah, 12th grader at Timberline High. Please like, follow & share her story.
DID YOU KNOW?
Boise School District has more National Merit Scholar semi-finalists than any other district in Idaho.
Our AVID program is a nationally recognized program that prepares students to successfully pursue college and career opportunities after high school.
NAMES AND FACES
STUDENTS NAMED NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS

A total of 29 Boise School District high school seniors have been selected as National Merit Finalists in the 65th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Students from each of the District's four traditional high schools - Boise, Borah, Capital & Timberline - are represented. Read the news release to find out who earned this coveted national recognition for academic success.
TIMBERLINE TEAM ADVANCES TO NATIONAL SCIENCE BOWL
A team of talented students from Timberline High School won the 2020 Western Idaho Regional Science Bowl. The team defeated teams from Boise and Borah high schools during the competition, which was held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 on the campus of Boise State University. The Timberline team now qualifies to advance to the National Science Bowl competition to be held in Washington, D.C. April 30 - May 4, 2020.
Pictured left to right: Kameron Yeggy (coach), James Liu , Nick Medapalli , Luke Bousfield , Nate Medapalli , Blaine Dillingham and Erin Stutzman (coach). 
STUDENT NAMED GIRLS STATE GATORADE BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Boise High School Senior Peyton McFarland (pictured) has been named the Gatorade Idaho Girls Basketball Player of the Year and is now part of a 30+ year legacy that includes past winners such as Peyton Manning, Abby Wambach, Karl-Anthony Towns, Derek Jeter and many other sports icons!

The Gatorade Player of the Year program is proud to recognize the nation’s most elite high school athletes for not only athletic excellence, but also for high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character.
AVID STUDENTS OUTPERFORM NATION ON AP EXAM PARTICIPATION

New data for Boise School District's class of 2019 seniors enrolled in the District's Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program show District AVID students outperforming the nation when it comes to taking rigorous college preparatory coursework. AVID is a nationally recognized program that prepares students to successfully pursue college and career opportunities after high school. 

Last year, 76% of Boise School District high school seniors participating in AVID sat for at least one Advanced Placement exam, compared to the national rate of 39%, according to the College Board
MUSIC STUDENTS RECOGNIZED

Congratulations to the Borah High School Jazz Ensemble for an outstanding performance at The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow this past Saturday. The adjudicators rated the Band Superior in every evaluated category thus scoring a Superior rating overall! The Borah Jazz Ensemble is under the direction of Band Director Kevin Sullivan .
GAME CHANGERS IDAHO HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED

It was all smiles and lots of "high fives" from South and Hillside junior high school students who recently participated in a basketball game at Hillside Junior High School. The game was sponsored by Game Changers Idaho, a Life Skills Development Academy, disguised as an Athletics Program. With a focus on Inclusion, Mentorship, Leadership, Teamwork and Kindness, Game Changers Idaho offers multiple sporting opportunities for children with and without disabilities in the grades of K-12th. Below are photos from the game.
STUDENTS COMPETE IN SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

On February 22, 2020, a total of 150 students from Boise School District and a number of private schools participated in the first annual North Junior High Science Olympiad Invitational. Students ranging from 6th grade to 12th grade representing five different schools from around the valley competed in 23 different events. Those included building a mousetrap car, determining a disease outbreak, and building an indoor bottle rocket, among others. Boise School District students received a large number of individual medals and, as a team, were in a 2-way tie for 3rd place overall. Below are photos from the competition.
2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR CHANGES

Due to administrative error, the Boise School District Board of Trustees has voted to approve the following changes to the 2020-2021 School Year Calendar:
  • The last day of school will be May 27th instead of May 26th
  • The last day of school for Seniors will be May 20th instead of May 19th
  • Secondary End of Semester Testing will take place on May 25th, 26th and 27th instead of May 24th, 25th and 26th.

If you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact the Boise School District at 208-854-4000.
BOISE BRAVE FOOTBALL NIGHT

Interested in playing Boise High Brave Football? Attend Boise Brave Football Night on Monday, March 30, 2020, 6-7:30 p.m., Boise High Cafeteria, to meet coach Mike Altieri and his staff to learn about the vision for Boise High Brave Football and more.
TVMSC NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The Treasure Valley Math & Science Center Application process for those wishing to have their son or daughter considered for attending TVMSC starting in the 2020-2021 school year is now open!

As in past years, TVMSC will also offer two Orientation Nights for prospective families to attend and gain insights and information about TVMSC as an educational option for their children. Applicants should be students who are prepared to take advanced high school and college level classes, regardless of their current age or grade level in their other school.

  • Parent Orientation Night will be held on Thursday, April 2nd from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION - NOW ENROLLING

Learn something new in the New Year! Take a Community Education class! Online enrollment is going on now! Choose from more than three hundred personal enrichment classes. Review our Winter 2020 course catalog . We offer classes for all ages!
BRICK FUNDRAISER

Pierce Park Elementary School's PTO is holding a brick fundraiser to help raise money for an electronic reader board for the new Pierce Park Elementary School . All proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward the cost of Pierce Park’s new electronic reader board and brick courtyard. Reserve your personalized brick today and become part of Pierce Park's legacy of excellence!
NOW HIRING! FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES

Boise School District's Food and Nutrition Services Department is currently hiring. Come join our team! Substitute and short hour positions are currently available. Little or no experience is required to join our team. We are looking for dedicated workers who are willing to learn and have a passion for feeding nutritious meals to hungry students! Multiple positions are available with opportunities for advancement. How to apply? Visit our Job Vacancies webpage . 
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.  Interested high school students are also encouraged to apply.
APRIL 1ST IS NATIONAL CENSUS DAY

Don't think completing the 2020 Census is important? Think again! An accurate count helps support our students and programs. National Census Day is April 1st. Online access in Idaho will occur March 23. An accurate count means funding for our education programs. From preschool programs up to universities, the 2020 Census will have an impact on the funding that our education systems receive. It’s up to you, and all of us, to be counted on April 1, 2020. Please complete the 2020 Census. Learn more at: www.treasurevalleycensus.com
KEEP IN CONTACT
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 .
DATES OF INTEREST
News Media Contact: 
Dan Hollar 
Public Affairs Administrator 
Boise School District 
(208) 854-4064 
dan.hollar@boiseschools.org 
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