North Star Newsletter March 2025
Hello North Star Family,
Wow how the year is flying by. This week marks the end of our third quarter at North Star and what a year it has been. The last three months have been a blur, but I truly appreciate the questions, input, and forward thinking from students, staff, and families as we move through this merger. On Tuesday night, the North Star Board of Directors approved the merger between North Star and Rolling Hills. This is a historical accomplishment for North Star. Once again, North Star leads the way in the state of Idaho, expanding our ability to educate more families in the valley and increasing opportunities for our students. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but we look forward to the challenges ahead, as we know the payoff will benefit our students greatly. We have been heavily focused on this merger in our communications lately, but we want to take a minute and also share all the amazing things that are currently happening at North Star. Concerts, NHS Introductions, Student Recognition Assemblies, Dances, Dances, and more Dances, Tamarack Ski trips, College Athletes signing day, and the start of Spring Sports. We have so much more ahead of us. The next few months are going to be packed, so make sure you’re updating your calendars. Don’t lose the parent of the year award because you missed an event.
Thank you for everything and have an amazing Spring Break!
AH
Attention Juniors:
The 11th Grade school-day SAT Administration is Friday, March 28,
7:45-10:51 am.
Please note the following:
1. March 28 will be a half day for juniors. They will have an early release immediately following testing.
2. The state of Idaho is paying for SAT fees, so all juniors (with the exception of exchange students) will be taking the SAT.
3. The SAT is administered in a digital format.
4. Colleges may use SAT scores for admission, class placement, and/or scholarships.
Last call for Secondary Yearbooks!
It's that time of year! Secondary and Elementary yearbooks are on sale now! Parents, please note that secondary (6-12) and elementary (K-5) will have separate yearbooks this year. The deadline to order the Elementary yearbook has passed, but you can still order a yearbook for Secondary students!
SECONDARY (grades 6-12) Yearbooks are on sale for $35! This is a strict deadline. Follow THIS LINK to order your yearbook by March 26, 2025. North Star's school ID is 294192.
Attention 6th & 11th Grade Parents:
It's time to start thinking about immunizations for the 2025-26 school year. All incoming 7th graders and all incoming 12th graders are required to receive boosters. Please make your appointments for these and submit booster dates to Jessica and Vanessa in the offices once they are received. Exemption forms can be found online. Please note that you must select the specific immunizations to be exempted. If you are a current 7th-12th grade parent, please double check that your child's immunizations are up-to-date and dates have been submitted to the office or that a current exemption form is on file. Thank you for your help in keeping our school state compliant!
Join our interactive mindfulness workshop and give your elementary student the skills to manage emotions and shine. Led by certified professional, Cyndi Miracle, students will learn ways to decrease the effects of stress, anxiety and over-stimulation by learning greater emotional resilience and a better understanding of their inner world. If you are interested, please fill out the interest form attached. Stay tuned for the official workshop date!
Read more about certified professional, Cyndi Miracle HERE.
Kyle Wheeler, 12th Grade
Kyle Wheeler was named Player of the Week for the Treasure Valley. He was nominated for his outstanding performance in the Varsity Game against Gem State. He Hit 7-of-9 3-pointers to score 29 points in a 76-33 win over Gem State in the play-in round at the 2A WIC tournament.
Read more at: https://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/high-school/prep-basketball/article300898509.html#storylink=cpy
Chick-Fil-A March
Chick-Fil-A will deliver sandwiches March 24. Orders are due Mar 17.
Staff Luncheon -- April 2
PTO is pleased to offer another fresh, hot, and delicious lunch for North Star's fantastic staff on Wednesday, April 2. Please consider donating one or two items. You can sign up here: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/ZQCN7310
We sincerely appreciate your help in making this a special day for the staff!
Father/Daughter Dance -- Saturday, April 12
Save the date! North Star's beloved Father/Daughter dance will be held on April 12, 2025. PTO is working hard to make this year's dance the best one yet! f you'd like to help, please email pto@nscspto.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
Did you know the PTO is all volunteers? Our volunteers organize fall festival, mother/son event, father/daughter dance, food options payment, delivery, & passing out, spirit nights, answer emails, create newsletters, and so much more! The more volunteers we have, the more opportunities we can offer- including food options for lunch. Please consider helping a few times a year! Reach out to see how you can best serve North Star.
Pizza Runners- It's a quick pick-up from Costco on Fridays. Sign Up Here
Father/Daughter Dance- Save the date (April 12) if you are interested in helping! Sign-ups will be coming out soon!
Interested in being a more consistent volunteer or want to find a way to help consistently next year? Email PTO at ptonorthstar@gmail.com or pto@nscspto.org. We'd love to plug you in! Many volunteer opportunities can be done with toddlers/babies.
