D93 Family Update

This week, we welcomed back our teachers and support staff. It was an incredible week as we saw more than 1,700 teachers, principals, and support staff working tirelessly to get ready for schools to open next week. Throughout the week our dedicated staff members showed their commitment to D93's cornerstone values of integrity, teamwork, positivity, and learning & literacy.

In our meeting with our support staff members today, I shared the slides below. It is amazing to see the scope of work that these incredibly dedicated team members perform.

• First day of School
  
• Elementary Schools: Monday, August 26 (full-day)
• 7th grade, 9th grade, and Lincoln HS: Monday, August 26 (half-day)
• 8th, 10th, 11th, & 12th grade: Tuesday, August 27 (full-day)
• Elementary Collaboration Day: August 30th (no school for K-6th grade students)

The transportation department would like to recommend using the Student and Bus Lookup feature on our website. There have been issues with PowerSchool. The link is provided below.

STUDENT ROUTE DEVIATIONS:
Due to the growth of our District, the safety of our students is our first priority, and we appreciate your cooperation with the Deviation form procedure.

All parents must come into the Transportation office to fill out a deviation form if a student needs to deviate from their home stop for any reason. We will not approve a deviation form over the phone, it will not be faxed, and the schools will not have a copy. The deviation form will not be approved for: play-dates, sleepovers, piano lessons, and other such activities.

The Transportation Office understands family emergency and we are always willing to help in those circumstances. Please feel free to call and speak with someone before you drive to the office and are denied.

• Please be at your bus stop 5 minutes before your scheduled stop time
• Dress for the weather
• Have a reflector or flashlight so the driver can see you waiting in the dark
• Be safe while waiting for the bus no pushing or shoving
• Be respectful to others and the bus driver

Ensure your child has access to nutritious meals by applying for free or reduced-price meals for the new school year. Remember, an application must be completed each school year. By participating, you may also help bring additional funding to our school district, supporting vital educational programs. Plus, eligible students could benefit from reduced fees for ACT and SAT exams, as well as college applications. Don't miss out—apply today!

D93 is using ParentSquare!

SwiftK12, the messaging platform that we have used for the past ten years, is no longer in service. In its place, this year we’ll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you from the district, schools, and classrooms.

With ParentSquare you’ll be able to:

• Receive all district, school and classroom communication via email, text, or app

• View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events

• Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items

• Securely receive report cards, IEPs and other important student documents

Activate your Account

Click this link to activate your account. If you have already received an email or text of this link from your school, you are ready to download the app and stay informed.

You can use ParentSquare on any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS or Android or use the desktop version at www.parentsquare.com.

You are in control of what type of messaging you would like to receive. Click here to manage your account settings. Please refer to the Parent Guardian Getting Started Guide below.

Our goal is for every family to join ParentSquare and engage with our school community.

With the update to Policy 1510 Board Agenda Items, we have created a form that enables residents, employees, and students of Bonneville School District 93 to request the addition of an item directly related to school district business to the agenda of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All requests for placement on the agenda, other than regular business items, must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board no later than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled Board meeting. The Board Chair or at least two Board members or Superintendent/ designee may submit items of urgency after that date. Requests for placement on the agenda will be referred by the Clerk to the Superintendent/designee or Board Chair for initial review. The Superintendent/designee or Board Chair may include a requested agenda item on the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees as either a discussion item or an action item. Any items that are not included on the agenda as either a discussion item or an action item will be included as action items on the Agenda in the Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming meeting section. The superintendent/designee may recommend whether requested agenda items should be addressed by the Board, a Board committee, or by the administration. The Board will vote to approve or not approve requested items to be placed on a Board Meeting agenda for discussion within sixty (60) days. The form is located on our website under the School Board tab.

Idaho Falls' ProForm Airborne Jump Rope Team shined at the Paris Olympics, showcasing competitive jump rope as an exhibition sport! Recent Bonneville High School grad Hailee Ward was among the talented athletes, demonstrating her skills and helping to highlight the sport’s growing popularity. Tune in to this week's #WeAreD93 podcast with Lori Biggs as she catches up with Hailee to talk about the incredible experience and how an education from Bonneville Joint School District 93 can take you anywhere!

In a heartwarming ceremony inside the Hillcrest High School Performing Arts Center, Bonneville School District 93 took a moment to shine a spotlight on our classified employees. During this morning's Classified Opening Meeting, the district celebrated the dedication, hard work, and loyalty of those who have contributed years of service to the D93 community.

The following employees were honored for reaching the milestone of ten years of service, a testament to their commitment and love for their work:

Crystal Allbritten, Juana Alvarado, Eric Andrus, Abby Annis, Jessica Baksis, Kimberly Banks, Jodi Barnes, Adrianne Barrett, Tiffany Baxter, Vernal Beal, Kalli Belnap, Lisa Bennett, Jacob Bielby, Christina Blaylock, Rob Blaylock, Camille Bowcutt, Karyn Bradshaw, Mildred Brown, Valoy Brown, Kylee Buck, Tanya Burgess, Linda Christensen, Teresa Clements, Roy Cleverley, Michael Cress, Elizabeth Davis, Vallen Davis, Malina Daw, Janet Duval, Bobbi Erickson, Angela Erreguin, Kathryn Estrada, Patricia Falkingham, Alexa Finlayson, LaDawn Fisher, Jessica Fitzgerald, Maria Flores, Darren Forman, Diana Freckleton, Kinie Frederickson, Michelle Gonzalez, Jennifer Grube, Jennifer Gudmundson, Stephanie Hall, Farrah Hansen, Tonya Haroldsen, Christina Harper, Lori Harris, LeeAnn Herrick, Lesley Huls, Elena Hunting, Amy Jackson, Jana Johnson, Wes Jones, David Ker, Cheryl Kirchner, Kristina Lance, Brittany Larsen, Daniel Lewis, Judy Lowder, Brenda Lowry, Camille Lowry, TyLyn Lowry, Kareena Lyon, Jesse Malmberg, Laura McDonald, Paul McKenzie, Francisco Mendoza Garcia, Cindy Miller, Megan Mitchell, LaDawn Moad, Julie Montgomery, Ellen Neeser, Adam Nield, Jaylene Nix, Lynda Olsen, German Paredes, Barbara Peterslie, Daniel Petty, Katrina Ramirez, Janeen Rigoulot, Nikki Ritchie, Judy Ritter, Cassie Romander, Candy Rose, Sue-Lyne Rowe, Alison Rydalch, Gloria Santillan, Iolanda Santos Terry, Malinda Singleton, Jerald Skillings, Heidi Sloan, Joyce Smith, Kristy Smith, Joshua Steele, Tawnya Stocking, Andrea Sweeney, Angela Tamayo, Christine Taylor, Abbie Thompson, Angel Trejo Labra, Jay Van Leuven, Danette Vance, Camille Vosk, Beth Waite, Sonya Walker Park, Valerie Walker, Stacie Weller, Susi Widerburg, Bradley Wilde, Samantha Williams, Kimberly Winder, Michelle Winter, Emily Winterbottom, Audra Woolstenhulme, Laurie Wyatt.

Twenty years in any field is an impressive feat, and these employees have demonstrated their dedication to the students and staff of D93 for over two decades:

Olgalivia Alcaraz, Librado Alvarado, Christine Austin, Angela Black, Linda Bodily, Kristine Buttars, Pamala Cripps, Jennifer Daniels, Natalie Denkers, Mary Drowns, Beverly Gilbert, Laura Harper, Ronald Hay, Margaret Hendricks, Candice Henry, Jens Lake, Melissa Likes, Maria Lopez, Kathryn Murphy, Natalie Parkinson, Susan Perkins, Leslie Pitman, Heather Plain, Ellie Rackham, Patrick Richeson, Michelle Scott, Karen Smith, Jeannie Sommer, Rita Tracy, Sheri Walton, Brenda Waters, Mark Wilson, Troy Zaugg.

The event reached its emotional peak when four outstanding individuals were recognized for their extraordinary commitment, each receiving a standing ovation from their peers. These four have dedicated over 30 years to the district, with their impact reaching far beyond the classroom walls:

• Jeffrey Buhler, 32 years
• Michael Rose, 32 years
• Larry Gray, 42 years
• Darrell Robb, 45 years

Their unwavering dedication has left an indelible mark on the district, inspiring countless students and colleagues along the way.

We’ve done our best to make these lists as comprehensive as possible, but if we missed you for any reason, please reach out to us at WoolsteS@d93.k12.id.us so we can make sure you're included.

As required by Idaho law, here are the health services and screenings that may be provided to students who enroll in Bonneville School District 93 for the 2024-2025 school year. Please contact your school secretary if you have questions about any of these services.

With the new school year, we’re excited to introduce the Extra Mile Award to recognize the hard work and positive attitudes that make a significant impact in the lives of our students and staff members and in our community. Thanks to our generous friends at Rusty Taco, we’ll be honoring those who go above and beyond with this special recognition.

We want to hear from you! Who inspires you with their dedication and effort? Nominate them for the Extra Mile Award, and they could win five tacos and a Tres Grande, courtesy of Rusty Taco! 🌮

d93.org/extramile

Let’s celebrate the outstanding achievements in our community together. #WeAreD93

The recently opened youth crisis center “Rise Up” is now able to serve children in our region ranging in ages of 5-17 years old. This center provides a safe, secure, facility for children in crisis for up to 23 hours and 59 minutes (per crisis). This fully staffed facility will provide food, lodging, case management services to connect children and families with community services, and programming to support de-escalation, stabilization, and support. This is all free of charge to the family or individual and is funded by the State of Idaho. This is a great referral source for students in crisis. The contact information is below.

Phone: (208) 862-0994

Email: ybhcccdirector@gmail.com

Website: www.riseupyouthcrisiscenter.com

Address: 1140 Science Center Dr. Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402

Do you have kids graduating this year and are preparing to go to college or into the workforce. Then this is a great website for you. Parents and guardians play an important role in helping teens get ready for life after high school. We’ve gathered resources and tools to help guide you.

ParentGuidance.org is website with free online courses and resources for parents and anyone who needs support. There is Parent Coaching, Ask a Therapist and Get Help options as well as specialized courses for your specific needs and support measures. Spanish is available if needed. Again these services are free.

Students, parents, and employees can reach out for help with bullying, harassment, suicidal tendencies, self-harm, threats, or to report weapons at school by going to d93.org/gethelp or sending the text @gethelp to 855-528-0074.

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