October 19, 2020
Science Students Study Convection Currents
WRMS 8th grade Earth Science classes are unlocking the secrets to how Earth works by understanding convection currents. During this lab they created a convection current by using a heat source to create low density fluid (the red dye), and a cold source to create high density fluid (the blue dye).

They watched and made observations about their convection current and its circular, cyclical motion. Next, students will be connecting their knowledge of density and convection currents to understand why the Earth has different layers, and how they work. 
SAT Day for Seniors
Idaho requires that students take a college entrance exam before graduating from high school. Usually juniors take the SAT during the spring. This year with schools closed due the pandemic, juniors missed this opportunity. This past Wednesday, seniors across the state took the SAT college entrance exam to make up for last spring's lost opportunity. Here are WRHS students giving it their all while masked and distancing. Our students are relentless!
PSAT Day for Sophomores and Juniors
Día de PSAT para estudiantes de 10 grado (sophomores) y 11 grado (juniors) 
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All 10th and 11th grade students (A to Z) should attend school on Thursday, October 29 to take the PSAT exam. This exam provides feedback to students and teachers on their progress toward being prepared for the SAT college entrance exam. Academic areas needing more support can be identified.

To accommodate distancing while students in grades 10 and 11 are testing, the following schedules have been set at each of the high schools:

  • Carey High School: 9th and 12th grade learning from home on October 29.
  • Silver Creek High School: 9th grade in school, 12th grade learning from home.
  • Wood River High School: 9th grade students learning from home, 12th grade students meet at the football field (must register before that day) for senior year preparation activities.


Todos los estudiantes de los grados 10 y 11(de la A a la Z) deben asistir a la escuela el jueves 29 de octubre para tomar el examen PSAT. Este examen proporciona información a los estudiantes y maestros sobre su progreso en la preparación para el examen SAT para ingresar a la universidad . Pudiéndose así identificar áreas académicas que necesiten más apoyo.

Para tener el espacio para el distanciamiento mientras los estudiantes de los grados 10 y 11 están tomando las pruebas, se han establecido los siguientes horarios en cada una de las escuelas secundarias:

  • Escuela Secundaria Carey: 9 y 12 grado con aprendizaje en casa, el 29 de octubre.
  • Escuela Secundaria Silver Creek: 9º grado en la escuela, 12 grado con aprendizaje en casa.
  • Escuela Secundaria Wood River: Estudiantes de 9 grado, aprendizaje en casa, los estudiantes de 12 grado a reunirse en el campo de fútbol americano (deben registrarse con anterioridad ese día) para la preparación de las actividades del 12 grado.
Update on COVID-19 in our Community
A Town Hall meeting was held this past week to provide an update on COVID-19 in our community. You can watch it here.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Conferencias Escolares para Padres de Familia y Maestros 
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We are approaching Parent Teacher Conferences. Watch the newsletter from your child's school on details about conferences. We want to have conversations with our parents about their children's progress. School will be using phone calls and virtual meetings to communicate with parents. Due to the pandemic we are limiting access to our buildings.

Fall Conferences:

  • November 12 and 13: All schools except Carey
  • December 3 and 4: Carey - elementary grades

Nos estamos acercando a las conferencias de padres de familia y maestros. Esté alerta al boletín informativo de la escuela de su hijo/a para los detalles sobre las conferencias. Queremos tener conversaciones con nuestros padres de familia sobre el progreso de sus hijos. La escuela estará utilizando llamadas telefónicas y reuniones virtuales para comunicarse con los padres. Debido a la pandemia, estamos limitando el acceso a nuestros edificios.
Conferencias en otoño:
12 y 13 de noviembre: todas las escuelas excepto Carey.
3 y 4 de diciembre: Carey - para grados de primaria.
  • Roaming Custodian: Full Time $16.61 to $20.21/hour plus benefits
  • Van Driver: Before and After School
  • Bus Drivers: Will train. $$17.11 to $22.29/hour plus benefits
Tracking COVID-19 in Our Schools
Each week, we will publish to the BCSD website information on the number of positive COVID-19 cases found in the district over the previous week. Please use this data as a reminder to use safe practices to keep our students, staff, and community healthy and our schools open.  
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