D91 Update Oct 11, 2024

From Superintendent Karla LaOrange

Superintendent's Message

October is Principal Appreciation Month! I am honored to spotlight the incredible leaders who make our schools vibrant, supportive, and successful places for students, teachers, staff, and families alike. Our principals go the extra mile every day, ensuring that each child feels valued, safe, and empowered to learn.

Our principals are juggling many demands, and yet they still find time to make a difference for our students. As a beginning teacher, I personally witnessed the impact a principal can have on a student.

A student at my school was struggling emotionally and academically. The principal noticed that something was off and stepped in to help. The principal invited the student to the office – not to discuss academics or behavior but simply to talk. Over the course of that conversation, the principal listened intently and offered words of encouragement, understanding, and reassurance.

Realizing the student needed extra support, he reached out to the student’s teacher, arranged for tutoring, and even worked with the family to ensure they had everything needed to thrive at school. The principal made sure to check in regularly, walking with the student to class and offering a friendly smile or encouraging words whenever possible.

Over time, the student began to flourish again and their confidence returned as they embraced their love of learning. All thanks to the principal’s Courage to step up and help, Compassion to understand the needs, and Conviction to help a student.

This story is just one of many examples of how our principals work tirelessly behind the scenes to support students, teachers, and families. We are incredibly grateful for their leadership, kindness, and unwavering commitment to creating nurturing environments where every child can succeed.

Please take a moment this month to thank your school’s principal for their incredible work!

Have a great weekend!

Superintendent Karla LaOrange

Intervention Success Stories

"Students are happy and ready to be at school."

Upcoming Dates

Oct 15: PSAT for 10th graders, regular school day for 9, 11, and 12th grades
Oct 17: Parent Teacher Conferences- Middle and High School
Nov 5: Election Day, Online Learning Day
Nov 22: End of 1st Trimester
Nov 25-29: Thanksgiving Break, No School
Dec 4-5: Parent Teacher Conference- Elementary Schools
Dec 23-Jan 6: Christmas Break, No School

R.O.A.R. presents Spark

Idaho Falls R.O.A.R. Theater company is putting on its fall play October 24-26 at the IFHS Little Theater. Show begins each night at 7 pm. Tickets are $4 for students. $5 for everyone else.

Auditions for District Musical Nov 13-14

Time to start preparing for the 2025 District Musical. This year it will be Guys and Dolls. Auditions will be Nov 13th, 4-6:30 pm at the Skyline Choir room and Nov 14th, 4-6:30 pm at the Idaho Falls Choir room. Auditions are open to all district students grades 7th through 12th. Performance dates are April 11-12, and April 14-15 at Compass Academy.

See District Calendar

What's Happening Around District 91

Idaho Falls Celebrates Homecoming

Idaho Falls High School is celebrating Homecoming Week. Tiger Nation got together for the homecoming parade on Thursday. Idaho Falls will be hosting Blackfoot at Ravsten Stadium on Friday night at 7pm. Good luck, Tigers. Break the Broncos!!!

Skyline and Idaho Falls Golf teams Competing at State Tournament

The Skyline Boys and the Idaho Falls Girls are in Burley this weekend for the State Tournament. The Grizzlies claimed the 5A District 6 championship to earn their spot at state. Emme Mickelsen also qualified as an individual. The Idaho Falls Girls team also qualified for state by finishing 2nd at Districts. Noah Salem qualified after winning the individual boys district title for the Tigers. Good luck to all our D91 golfers this weekend at state.

Soccer District Tournaments Begin Saturday

The District Tournaments for soccer get underway this weekend. The Idaho Falls girls are the 3rd seed and will host Blackfoot Saturday, 11 am at Ravsten Stadium. The Skyline boys are the 4th seed and will take on Shelley Saturday, 1:30pm at the Butte Soccer Complex. Good luck to all our D91 teams!

D91 Teachers Honored at ISATA Conference

We are thrilled to announce that four of our exceptional D91 educators were recognized at the Idaho Speech Arts Teachers Association (ISATA) conference in Boise this past weekend.

Sue Parrett from Skyline High School won Acting & Directing Theater Teacher of the Year.

Megan Smith from Idaho Falls High School was named Technical Theater Teacher of the Year.

Christine Hubbard from Skyline High School earned Speech Teacher of the Year.

Robin Christensen from Idaho Falls High School was honored as Outstanding Speech & Debate Coach of the Year.