What's Happening in Boise Schools
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Amity Student Receives Bob Wand Memorial Art Award:
On Monday, October 14, 2019 members of the Boise School Board awarded Amity Elementary School student
Millie Blessing
(pictured), with the District's prestigious annual Bob Wand Memorial Art Award. Watch the art unveiling and award's ceremony in the video below.
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Where Are They Now? Borah High Graduate Attributes His Post-Secondary Success to Boise District:
2019 Borah High School Graduate
Anthony Garcia
(pictured) attends
Georgetown University
in Washington, D.C.. Recently, Anthony reached out to his former elementary school teacher, Ms.
Siimone Mansfield
, Adams Elementary, to thank her and other Boise District educators for his post-secondary success. With Anthony's permission, we're sharing his inspirational quote:
"I wouldn't be here (Georgetown) if it wasn't for all the amazing teachers I met throughout my time in the Boise District. Thank you for your support in my journey to higher education. I'm forever grateful for your guidance & impact on my life."
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Boise Schools Educators Receive National Awards:
On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, the White House announced the recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) and the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM).
Awardees come from schools in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools, and schools in the United States territories of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. Nominations and awards are facilitated by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Science Foundation. The individuals and organizations announced are 2017 and 2018 Awardees.
Two Boise School District educators were selected to receive this national award -
Sean Boston
, formerly at Capital High School, now at Timberline High School and
Vonda Franklin
, Washington Elementary School.
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Vonda Franklin
4th Grade Teacher
Washington Elementary School
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Sean Boston
Physics Teacher
Timberline High School
(formerly at Capital High School)
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Honoring Those Who Serve Our Students:
Each month, the Boise School Board honors deserving teachers and support staff through the District's highest awards program - the Red Apple Award for teachers and the Golden Apple Award for classified employees.
On Monday, October 14, 2019, the Board of Trustees presented the Red Apple Award to
Kim Ross
, counselor, Fairmont Junior High School, pictured left receiving the award from Board President
Nancy Gregory
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For the Golden Apple Award, the Board honored
Pam Mackie
, head custodian, East Junior High School, pictured right receiving the award from Trustee
Beth Oppenheimer
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Review the words of nomination for
Kim Ross
and review the words of nomination for
Pam Mackie
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Kim Ross
Counselor
Fairmont Junior High School
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Pam Mackie
Custodian
East Junior High School
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Boise District School Psychologists Receive State Recognition:
The Idaho School Psychologist Association recognized the following three Boise School District school psychologists during the association's recently-held ISPA meeting and awards ceremony.
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Leena Weaver
School Psychologist of the Year
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Naomi Aitken
Distinguished Service Award
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Joe Bisig
Lifetime Achievement Award
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Boise District Educator Receives Speech Arts Teacher of the Year Award:
Fairmont Junior High School Speech and Drama Teacher
Jennifer Boraman
(pictured) has been selected to receive the Idaho Speech Arts Teacher Association's Teacher of the Year Award.
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OCTOBER IS NEXT STEPS MONTH
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October is
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.
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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.
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION HAS A CLASS FOR YOU!
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MEAL APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Free and reduced meal applications are now being accepted online.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Parents - Sign-Up for Emergency Text Messaging:
The Boise School District offers emergency text messaging for parents/guardians.
Learn more and sign-up
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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
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DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING DATES SET
FOR 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR
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- 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 1-15: K-2 Literacy curriculum, open for public review and comment. Curriculum will be available for review and comment in the District Services Center Lobby, 8169 W. Victory Rd., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., M-F. Currently, the District is piloting two different literacy resources with the goal of this adoption to focus on providing one literacy resource in the future.
- November 9: Annual Boise School District Employee Sponsored Holiday Bazaar, 8 a.m. 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
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News Media Contact:
Dan Hollar
Public Affairs Administrator
Boise School District
(208) 854-4064
dan.hollar@boiseschools.org
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Boise School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all individuals.
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