Caldwell School District Update

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In the Caldwell School District, the Strategic Plan is the most significant document developed by the Board of Trustees. This plan lays out the commitments we make to our students, staff, parents, and stakeholders.

In the Strategic Plan, we have identified six (6) strategic pillars:

1. Safe & Supportive Schools
2. Community Engagement
3. Inspiring Student Growth & Achievement
4. Stewarding Valued Resources
5. Empowering College & Career Readiness
6. Ensuring Quality Instruction

For the past two years, we have focused on Inspiring Student Growth & Achievement and Empowering College & Career Readiness and we will continue to do so. Decisions regarding budgets, instructional materials, and staff professional learning opportunities will continue to be based on strengthening these two pillars.

We appreciate the work of dedicated educators. Through their collective efforts, we have made significant changes in how we support our students in their learning.

This includes academic and behavioral support for every child through "WIN", "RTI", and "PBIS". I encourage you to take the opportunity at Parent Teacher Conferences to ask your child's teacher or building principal how your child is benefiting from "WIN", "RTI", and "PBIS".

This past school year, we introduced new reading, phonics, and math resources in Kindergarten through 4th grade and new English and math resources in 6th - 8th grades. Again, I encourage you to take the opportunity to ask your child's teacher and building principal how your child is benefiting from these resources, which align with the Science of Reading and Mathematical Thinking research.

For several years, Caldwell has had a robust Advanced Opportunity, dual credit, and CTE program. We will continue to do so with even more intention. We will actively be seeking internships, apprenticeships, and post-secondary options to benefit our students during high school as they prepare for their next stages of "learning" and "earning" after graduation.

We remain committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities for all students that foster academic growth and the development of learner competencies that lead to success in post- secondary education and the workplace.

We remain committed to providing an academic foundation to allow all students access to a variety of post-secondary options.

We're signing up our youngest learners for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 2:30-6:00 pm. We look forward to meeting you and your new Kindergartener in a few weeks. CLICK HERE to find your elementary school.

Visit the link below for more information.

Board Strategic Pillars: Inspiring Student Growth & Achievement

Earlier this month, a few of our elementary schools had the opportunity to participate in the Sneakers for Kids program. This program helps provide free shoes to students.

Students also attended the Big Sky Basketball Tournament in Boise on March 10. Thank you to Sneakers for Kids for providing transportation and tickets to the game.

"We are grateful for this opportunity and thank the Sneakers for Kids Program for thinking of Caldwell students," said Ty Harding, Principal at Van Buren Elementary School.

Thanks to this program, many of our students now have comfortable, well-fitting shoes to wear to school. Thank you to the Idaho Youth Sports Commission and Sneakers for Kids Program for supporting the students in the Caldwell School District.

Board Strategic Pillar: Community Engagement

Advanced 7th grade science students at Syringa Middle School had the opportunity to travel to Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) to experience an amazing learning opportunity. Students were able to see poison dart frogs in a terrarium and spend the morning visiting the Thomas Health Science Center.

We would like to thank the NNU students who led the engaging labs on herpetology, DNA and mitosis, and photosynthesis. In addition, we would like to extend a thank you to our parent chaperones. Your support helped make this adventure possible.

Thank you for helping our students dive into the world of science.

Board Strategic Pillars: Stewarding Valued Resources

Congratulations to all of our winter sports teams on their successful seasons! Thank you to our student athletes and coaches for representing Caldwell High School and the Caldwell community.

GO COUGS!

Board Strategic Pillar: Community Engagement

With the April 15th tax filing deadline approaching, we would like to make you aware of an easy and free way to file your taxes using IRS Direct File. This web-based service, available in English and Spanish, offers guided help for preparing and filing a federal tax return from a smartphone, tablet or computer in 25 states.

Direct File can save you time by filling in some of your information, like your employment and wage information from your W-2 Form, if it's available.

Board Strategic Pillar: Community Engagement

Join Idaho PTA, in partnership with YouMeWeAll Boise, Youth Ambassadors of Idaho PTSA, and Our Kids Our Schools, for an event inspired by The Anxious Generation.

Through workshops, expert speakers, and community resources, we'll empower parents to band together and create more screen-free spaces in homes and schools. You'll gain not just information about technology's impact, but essential tools and guidance on HOW to have these important conversations with your children and other parents.

Together, we can build stronger parent networks and create more opportunities for genuine face-to-face connection in our children's lives.

Board Strategic Pillar: Community Engagement

The Caldwell School District needs your feedback!

As a school district, it is important for us to receive student and parent feedback about the job we are doing in providing a quality education for all our children. We are seeking information via a 10-15 minute survey that is available now through

Friday, April 11, 2025.

• Choose your language preference on the opening page of the survey.

• Select your child’s school. If you have children in multiple schools, complete one survey per child.

• Complete the survey and click submit.

We value your input as we strive to continue to improve. Thank you for your feedback.

To access the FAMILY SURVEY please Click Here.

If you would like to see the questions being asked of your student, please contact their respective school(s).

Board Strategic Pillar: Community Engagement

With the weather warming up, the Caldwell Police Department is urging Caldwell residents to be more aware of pedestrians walking or biking.

• Make eye contact with the driver when at a crosswalk.
• Stay alert when crossing intersections and driveways.
• Never jaywalk and use only marked crosswalks.
• Pause distractions when crossing the street.
• Watch for turning vehicles.
• Consider wearing bright or reflective clothing at night.
• Obey traffic signals.

Drivers, make sure you yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and stop well back from the crosswalk to allow other vehicles to see the crossing pedestrians.

Board Strategic Pillar: Safe & Supportive Schools

Board Strategic Pillar: Community Engagement

This scholarship program specifically provides youth that have experienced homelessness with comprehensive support through their post-secondary education goals and into the workforce.

They help provide strategic advocacy and practical assistance in partnership with early childhood programs, schools, institutions of higher education, service providers, families, and youth.

Board Strategic Pillar: Community Engagement

Below are a few dates for upcoming community events happening in the City of Caldwell.

Board Strategic Pillar: Community Engagement

Caldwell School District cares about the health and safety of students and families in our communities. Each school has a full-time nurse or health aide and counselor on staff. We also offer a wide variety of health screenings and services throughout each school year. Click the button below to view the list of services.

Board Strategic Pillars: Safe & Supportive Schools

The Caldwell School District strategic planning framework is comprised of six areas of focus: Safe & Supportive Schools, Community Engagement, Inspiring Student Growth & Achievement, Stewarding Valued Resources, Empowering College & Career Readiness, and Ensuring Quality Instruction.

Vision:

Destination Education

Mission Statement:

Nurturing growth, eliminating obstacles, strengthening the community.

Committed to Caldwell School District's mission, vision, and values to ensure equity and access for all students.

Email: nfrench@caldwellschools.org
Website: www.caldwellschools.org
Location: 1200 Grant St, Caldwell, ID, USA
Phone: (208) 455-3300
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