It is hard to believe the second week of school is almost over. We hope you had a rejuvenating summer and your students are back and ready to learn. With the state moving back to attendance-based funding and our pilot of a 4 day school week, your child's regular attendance is more important than ever. Thank you in advance for giving us the opportunity to educate your child/children.

Overall, our student enrollment decreased slightly again this year. Currently, we have just over 5,900 students enrolled in grades K-12.

The 2023-2024 school year is off to a great start, and next week is Homecoming week! Go Trojans!

~ Dena Naccarato, Superintendent

The Post Falls Boys and Girls Club currently has limited openings in their after school and "full day" Friday programs.

Pricing:

• School year membership $20 it covers after school care until 6:30 p.m. Snack and homework help are provided.
• "Full day" Fridays and other full days cost = $10 per day. (A $20 school year membership is required to sign up for "full day" Fridays and other full days. Breakfast, lunch and a snack are provided at no extra cost.

Here are links to their calendar and also to their FAQs.

For more information, call 208-457-9089.

Post Falls School District is offering free meals on non-school day Fridays. For more information on meal times and site options, go to the Nutritional Services homepage and use the quick link “Free Friday Meals.”

Please note, services are not available during scheduled holiday breaks.

• Wednesday, September 20: Homecoming parade and community pep rally (begins at 5:30 p.m.)
• Friday, September 22: Homecoming tailgate party, homecoming game, and fireworks show (begins at 4:30 p.m.)

The Child Nutrition Department offers a nutritious breakfast and lunch each school day through the National School Lunch Program. All menus adhere to nutritional standards and provide the necessary components for a healthy meal. Those students who need accommodation for a food allergy or intolerance need to have a signed statement from a physician or approved medical professional on file in the Nutritional Services Office. A monthly calendar of menus will be sent home with elementary students and may be viewed on our website at PFSD Nutritional Services.

Payments to your student(s) account may be made online at RevTrak or through Skyward Family Access, by cash or check at the school kitchen, or by mail. For information on using the RevTrak system see our help document.

Your child may be eligible to receive free or reduced price meals. You may qualify if your household’s annual gross income is within the limits identified by the Federal Income Eligibility Standards.

Our online application can be found on our website and paper copies are available upon request. Only one application needs to be filled out per household. Remember - each year you must submit a new application.

Please contact Becky Elmore, Child Nutrition Supervisor, at 208-773-1625 with your questions regarding the school lunch or breakfast program.

If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Post Falls School District. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
• Visit www.caresolace.com/pfsd and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

Parents and caregivers of children ages 4-5 learn how to turn everyday moments into learning moments. FREE educational toys geared to your child's age are given upon completion of each workshop!

Dinner and childcare are provided.

Click here for more information and to register.

Looking for employment? We are still hiring the following positions:

• School Nurse
• Health room assistant
• Psychologist
• Behavior interventionist
• Day and night custodians
• GAP childcare worker
• Campus security
• Classroom support staff / Classroom assistants
  
• Playground Duty aides
• Food Service
• GAP assistants (before and after school childcare)
• Substitute teachers

Qualifications vary depending on the position. Applicants should enjoy working with students.

We have full-time and part-time positions available. Full-time positions include health, dental and retirement benefits. Depending on the position, the starting hourly wage ranges from $15.00 to $28.60 DOE.

Applicants apply online and submit to a State Department of Education mandated criminal history/background check. The applicant pays the required $35 background check fee.

Please call the District Office at 208-773-1658 with any questions.

At the start of the school year, each public school shall notify parents and legal guardians of health services offered or made available through the school or by private organizations, including preventative health and wellness services, screenings, medication administration, first aid and emergency care, and appropriate management of all health conditions with parental consent.

Post Falls School District nursing services partners with school district staff and community members to minimize a student's medical barriers to education. Information about these services can be found on the district's website: Nursing & Community Services.

Recognizing when people in our lives are struggling with emotional pain and helping them feel comfortable to talk about it can help prevent mental health crises, including suicide. Learning the warning signs, knowing how to start a conversation, and knowing where to get professional help can make a powerful, life-changing difference.

#1 Know the signs

Warning signs of suicidal thoughts indicate that someone might be in acute danger and urgently need help, and they can vary by age, gender, sexuality & cultural identity.

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself
• Looking for a way to kill oneself
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
• Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain, wanting it to end or not wanting to wake up
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
• Acting anxious, agitated, or reckless
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Withdrawing or feeling isolated
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Displaying extreme mood swings

Suicide and crisis lifeline: call or text 988 to talk to a trained professional.

Email: info@sd273.com
Website: https://www.pfsd.com/
Location: 206 West Mullan Avenue, Post Falls, ID, USA
Phone: (208) 773-1658