It's hard to believe we have been out of school a little over a month now. The Fourth of July has come and gone which means the start of a new school year is approximately a month away! Once again, excitement continues to build as we gear up for the start of the 2024-25 school year! Re-enrollment for current BFCSD families opened on July 1. More information on the process can be found later in this section.
Looking Ahead...
2024-25 student schedules will open on Monday, August 12.
New student orientation will be Wednesday, August 14 from 2:00-3:00.
BFHS will be hosting an open house for ALL grade 9-12 students from 7:45-3:45 on Tuesday, August 20. During this time, students will be asked to come in and pick up parking permits (if registered), get their school picture taken, check out their school issued chromebook (if previously turned in for the summer), and take care of any additional paperwork needed prior to the school year.
Our first day of school for the 2024-25 school year will be Friday, August 23.
Additional back to school events - see below
Additional 2024-25 Reminders...
Online registration opened July 1 for existing families who wish to re-enroll their child(ren) into Bondurant-Farrar. (See image below)
(Preschool families can disregard this message. If your children are NOT returning to Bondurant-Farrar, please respond to this email with the name of their new school district.)
For students preparing to enter grades 1-12, preferred re-enrollment online registration is due by August 1 and includes a two step process. Your re-enrollment will not be complete until both steps are finished:
Register in Infinite Campus
Payment submitted via your Infinite Campus parent portal OR submission of free/reduced application
Click here to get started: 2024-25 Re-Enrollment Step-by-Step Directions
While the deadline for re-enrollment and payment is August 1, transportation services for in-town routes are on a first come, first served basis. The transportation application is available beginning July 1.
For those in need of transportation services, please complete the 2024-25 Transportation Request Form.
We hope you find this to be convenient and user-friendly. As noted on the website, families who may not have access to a computer/internet connection are encouraged to contact Holly Roby to schedule an appointment. With questions, please contact the district office.
Parking permits/passes can be obtained by clicking here. To schedule a school permit meeting with a school administrator, click here.
Attention Seniors/Parents/Guardians:
As you are making your student’s doctor’s appointment for their physical this year, please remember that the meningococcal vaccination is required after the age of 16, but before they can enter 12th grade. The Iowa Department of Public Health made changes to the Iowa Immunization laws several years ago There is NO grace period for this requirement. In order for your child to attend the first day of school on August 23, written proof of these vaccinations must be provided to Nurse Higgins in the High School Health Office.
Activity Registration Information: you can click here to view information previously sent out from the Activities Office.
We hope you enjoy the remainder of July!
Respectfully,
Erik Garnass
@erikgarnass
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Schedule Changes
Schedules will be released in Infinite Campus on August 12th. We will hold office hours in August for any schedule changes that need to be made, so please check your email in August for days and times. The following reason to make a change and not make a change was shared with students during the registration process:
Reasons Not To Make A Change:
- I want a different teacher
- I want a different lunch
- I don’t know anyone in the class
- I wanted PE at the end of the day
Reasons To Make A Change:
- I already took the class
- I am missing a class
- I want to get rid of a study hall
- I don’t have the prerequisite
- I failed a class
COUNSELORS CORNER
May was Mental Health Awareness Month
It’s okay to not be okay! It’s important to take care of yourself both physically and mentally. If you need help with your mental health, please reach out to a trusted adult that can help you find the support you need. If you need any information regarding mental health resources, please reach out to your school counselor.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Text or Call
Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
Project Recovery Iowa
RESOURCES WHEN IN NEED
REMINDERS
Just a reminder of a couple things at the end of the year.
1) All Juniors need a second dose of the meningococcal vaccine to be able to return to school this fall. If you take CPR over the summer, please bring a copy of it to school so you can get that graduation requirement checked off. If you completed CPR during health 1, this completes the graduation requirement.2) All incoming 9th graders need a dental screening.
3) All athletes need a sports physical prior to participation - this includes marching band, as well as cheerleading, dance and sports.
4) Finally, a reminder of the policy regarding medications at school as listed below (from the handbook)
Administration of Medication to Students
A. Proper labeling:
Prescribed medication: All prescribed medications shall be maintained in the original prescription container and labeled with the following:- Name of student
Name of medication
Directions for use/storage
Name of physician
Name and address of pharmacy
Date of prescription
- Over the counter medication: All over the counter medications shall be maintained in the original container in which they were purchased.
B. Parent/Guardian written consent on a dated statement:
A parent/guardian signature on a statement requesting and authorizing the school personnel to administer the medication must accompany the medication. BP 507.2
C. Record of administration:
Each time the medication is administered, a record shall be maintained in the nurse's office.
The record shall include the student's name, date, time, name of the medication, amount
given per electronic charting.
D. Medication reactions:
Any unusual conditions or behaviors following the administration of medication
should be reported to the school nurse, if available or to the parent/guardian
immediately. Reactions to medication should be recorded.
E. Definition of medications:
Those health products covered by the medication policy include all prescription medications and over-the-counter products, including but not limited to: pain relievers, cold remedies, cough syrups, antacids, cough drops, throat lozenges, etc.
F. Security:
- No medications are to be carried during school hours by students nor stored in pockets, purses, school bags, lunch boxes, lockers, teacher desks, sports equipment bags, etc. The only exception would be with a physician’s written orders and a parent/guardian written authorization for a student to carry the medication with him/her for self-administration as necessary (i.e. inhalers, diabetic supplies, emergency medications).
ALL medications, either prescription or over-the-counter, must be brought to the school nurse by a parent or other authorized and approved adult. Absolutely no medications are to be transported to/from school by any student. Any student found with unauthorized medications will be referred to school administration.
All medications will be stored in a secure area, accessible only to those who are authorized to administer the medication.
The building principal shall designate those in each building who are authorized to administer the medications. Those authorized will receive instructions from the school nurse concerning administration and confidentiality of medications.
ATTENTION 11TH GRADE PARENTS/GUARDIANS
As you are making your student’s doctor’s appointment for their physical this year, please remember that the meningococcal vaccination is required after the age of 16, but before they can enter 12th grade. The Iowa Department of Public Health made changes to the Iowa Immunization laws several years ago There is NO grace period for this requirement. In order for your child to attend the first day of school in August 2024, written proof of these vaccinations must be provided to the High School Health Office.
IMMUNIZATIONS
On July 1, 2013, the Iowa Legislature made a change to the Iowa administrative code to require a second dose of the Meningitis (Meningococcal) vaccination for all adolescents enrolled in the 12th grade. This dose must be given after their 16th birthday. All students entering their senior year are required to have these vaccinations on file with the school nurse prior to the first day of school. Please call your healthcare provider or the Polk County Health Department for more information and to set up an appointment to receive this important vaccination or to obtain a properly executed medical or religious exemption form.
FROM THE DESK OF MR. SCHNUR (SRO)
Stay tuned for more info from Mr. Schnur during the 2024-25 school year.
Bondurant-Farrar High School
Email: garnasse@bfschools.org
Website: bfschools.org
Location: 1000 Grant Street North, Bondurant, IA, United States
Phone: (515) 957-8191
Twitter: @BFHS_News