D93 Family Update

• I'm grateful for the incredible staff members of D93 who dig deep every day to make a difference in the lives of kids.
• I'm grateful for the generosity of our community who provided Thanksgiving dinner boxes for 120 families who would have gone without next week.
• I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve in a community who believes in the value of education and who show so much support our schools and our students.

The District Office will be closed Monday through Friday next week as our technology department works on the network. Thank you for your understanding! Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving Break and we will see you in December.

This week on D93 News, brought to you by Idaho Farm Bureau:

• 🎁 Thanksgiving Meals Drive: D93 partnered with local organizations, volunteers, and donors to provide meals for 120 families, highlighting the compassion and teamwork in our community.
• 🏆 Hillcrest Championship The Knights are back in the state title game, facing Skyline tomorrow at the ICCU Dome. Join the send-off at Hillcrest at 5:30 PM!
• 💡 EIRMC Health Minute: Tips for dealing with picky eaters this Thanksgiving. Let’s bring that championship belt home to D93! 🏆🎉 #WeAreD93

The D93 Extra Mile Award celebrates those whose hard work and positive attitudes make a significant impact on our students, staff, and community. Thanks to our amazing friends at Rusty Taco, we’ll be recognizing those who go above and beyond with this special award! 🌮🙌

In next week's newsletter, we will catch up with a number of our outstanding employees who have been recognized for going the extra mile.

Raise your voice about the dangers of youth substance use and win big cash prizes!

Youth substance use has been on the rise in Idaho. The drug landscape is more dangerous and deadly than ever. Between alcohol, vaping, marijuana, and counterfeit prescriptions, experts theorize that teens are using substances to cope with stress, feeling of belonging, and mental health challenges.

If you're from Idaho and are 12-18 years old, enter the Unaltered State teen video contest to inspire your peers to not use substances in the first place.

Just create and upload your 90-second vape-bashing masterpiece, and you could win a portion of the more than $10,000 in prize money being awarded.

Idaho students in grades 3–12 are invited to share their perspectives on what America means to them by participating in the America’s Field Trip essay and artwork contest. This contest is part of the national America250 initiative, which commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with programs that aim to reflect on the nation's past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and inspire future generations. Students are divided into three divisions: elementary (grades 3–5), middle school (grades 6–8), and high school (grades 9–12). They may submit physical or digital artwork or a 500-word essay.

Twenty-five first-place winners from each grade level will receive a chaperoned, three-day field trip to a national cultural or historical landmark, including exclusive experiences at iconic sites like the Smithsonian and Independence National Historical Park.

Thank you to our community partners at EIRMC for supporting our D93 News Family Update.