Parent Newsletter August 30, 2024

The start of the school year has me buzzing with excitement! This week was filled with the thrill of new beginnings, the joy of rekindling friendships, and the promise of the opportunity to learn and grow. I loved seeing smiles on kindergarteners’ faces as they met their teachers for the first time. Watching parents help their middle schoolers open lockers made me feel a little nostalgic. Seeing students proudly introduce their parents to their teachers reminded me of the deep appreciation our teachers have for parents. My heart swelled as I watched teachers welcome students back, guiding them to rediscover the joy of learning.

As I visited schools and attended Back-to-School Nights, Idaho Falls School District 91’s three guiding values of Courage, Compassion, and Conviction stood out. Our staff demonstrated the Courage to embrace the new year with enthusiasm, Compassion to ensure every student feels welcome, and Conviction to support our students in reaching their full potential.

Most of all, I was reminded of the countless hours that go into preparing for a new school year. It is truly an honor to work alongside the dedicated teachers, administrators, and staff who support your child. Their tireless efforts to help every child succeed are what make D91 such an exceptional place to be every day. There’s no better place to learn!

Have a great weekend!

Superintendent Karla LaOrange

It’s time for our very first Intervention School Day! Next Friday, D91 will kick off the first day of intervention for middle school and high school students. While all students are invited to attend school, some will be required to attend. Students who have a D, F, or I (Intervention needed) will be required to attend on Friday. Parents will receive a text on Thursday morning that will tell them if their child is required to attend school in person on Friday. Students who are required to attend school in person will go to every class to access additional instruction in small groups, practice concepts, or complete labs to solidify their learning. All other students are invited to attend classes or participate in other learning opportunities to practice and extend their learning.

Students who are enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP), concurrent enrollment, or Career Technical Education classes may also be required to attend classes on Friday. Each AP, concurrent enrollment, or CTE teacher informed students of the Friday attendance requirements during this first week of school.

Thank you to all our excellent teachers, administrators, and staff who have committed their time to helping get our very first Intervention School Day off to a great start. Your dedication to our students is appreciated!

All bus routes will run on each Intervention School Day. Your student may ride a different bus on Intervention School Day. Buses may run a little late as students learn new procedures for buses. We appreciate your patience as we help our students adjust to the Friday busing schedule. We want to express our sincere gratitude for the hours of time and dedication Ralph Frost, Transportation Director, and his staff have dedicated to working with the Intervention School Day schedule. Our bus drivers are dedicated to the safety and care of every student, and we are proud to say that the D91 Transportation Department is outstanding!

Superintendent Karla LaOrange

• Sept 2: Labor Day, No School
• Sept 3: First day of school for Pre-K
• Sept 6: First Intervention School Day for Middle and High Schools
• Sept 28: Emotion Bowl, 7pm at Ravsten Stadium
• Oct 3-4: No School, State & District Professional Development Days

Monday, September 9th 5pm - 7 pm
Frontier Fields
899 E 49th S
Idaho Falls, ID 83404

It's time to celebrate!
Please join us for a ribbon cutting and ceremony and after party!

Dunk a coach!
Think you've got the skills? Bring your A-game, dunk a coach and make a splash!

Bring your appetite!
Fuel up with everything from tasty treats to full meals with mouth watering offerings from local food trucks!

Celebrate with the IF Tigers!
Get in on the action with a home run derby, rope & win, giveaways, and more!

Superintendent LaOrange and the District Leadership Team is showing our appreciation for our great bus drivers. They came out early to welcome our wonderful transportation staff back with breakfast and wish them a great first day of school. We can't thank them enough for what they provide for our students.

Shout out to the Idaho Falls and Skyline Golf teams for winning the D91/D93 Golf Challenge this week. Idaho Falls won the girls competition and Skyline took first on the boys side. Great job representing D91!!

The new high school football season is here for Idaho Falls and Skyline. The Tigers are on the road at Thunder Ridge Friday night at 7 pm. Skyline is participating in the Rocky Mountain Rumble. The Grizzlies will face Morgan, UT at the ICCU Dome (Formerly Holt Arena) down in Pocatello Saturday at 10:30 am.

We are excited to team up with Teton Toyota to give away a car this school year. Schools, clubs, and organizations will be selling raffle tickets throughout the school for $10. ALL the money goes to the group that sells the tickets. The drawing for the car will be in April. In the meantime, be on the lookout for the car. It will be at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot all this next week.

Longfellow Elementary: Satellite Server

Theresa Bunker Elementary: Title I Tutor-Limited Full-time

Dora Erickson Elementary: Part-time Special Education Support Aide

Skyline High School: Media Center Aide-Part-time

Ethel Boyes Elementary: Long-term Substitute Counselor

Idaho Falls High School: Limited Full-time Special Education Support 1:1

Compass Academy: Substitute Math Teacher-Long-term

See all current openings here.

Idaho Fall School District 91 is filled with incredible people who are dedicated to serving your child. We are very fortunate to have such a talented group of people helping children throughout the district learn and grow!

You can honor one of our fabulous teachers, administrators, or staff members by submitting D91 “Shout Out”! Your positive comment will be shared with the employee. Want to submit a “Shout Out”? Use the link below or the QR code. Thanks for helping to see and share the good!

Employee Shout Out