School is important and attending school daily is an essential habit. Throughout this school year, our teachers have created class cultures of collaboration, scientific inquiry, and scholastic engagement. It is essential that your child is a part of their learning community daily as they continue gaining knowledge and self-confidence as learners. Building a strong habit of attending school is foundational for a child's future success as a learner, an adult, a parent, an employee, an employer, a neighbor, and a community member.
DID YOU KNOW?
• Students should miss no more than 9 days of school each year to stay engaged, successful and on track to graduation.
• Frequent absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school work, dealing with a bully, or facing some other difficulty.
• By 6th grade, absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school.
• By 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores.
• Missing 10%, or 2 days a month, over the course of the school year, can affect a student’s academic success. (AttendanceWorks.org)
Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn and connect with their friends and their teachers. If your family or your child needs support, please reach out to your school principal or counselor for help.
We appreciate your commitment to the Caldwell School District community. Thank you for allowing us to serve your children.
Please Welcome Aaron McKinnon as the new Principal for Lewis & Clark Elementary School
We are so glad to welcome Mr. Aaron McKinnon as the new principal for Lewis & Clark Elementary School. Mr. McKinnon has over 29 years of experience in education. Throughout his career, he has served in different capacities, such as, a middle school science teacher, coach, driver's education teacher. Mr. McKinnon is focused on student-centered strategies and engaging learning experiences. His efforts were recognized with the Milken Award for Education in 2009.
Mr. McKinnon also had the opportunity to work at the Idaho State Department of Education. He coordinated statewide science efforts and supported schools and districts in mastery-based and student-centered learning .
Mr. McKinnon is truly honored to carry on the high standards at Lewis and Clark Elementary.
Board Strategic Pillar: Community Engagement
Syringa Middle School is introducing a new school-wide initiative: PRIDE! Each letter represents the core values they strive to uphold every day:
🔹 P for Perseverance
🔹 R for Responsibility
🔹 I for Integrity
🔹 D for Determination
🔹 E for Empathy
To bring PRIDE to life, Syringa launched a five week “That’s So Cougar!” spotlight - celebrating students and staff who embody the PRIDE values. This spotlight ran from Monday, March 10th through Friday, April 18th. Each week, teachers and students focused on one PRIDE value.
Encourage your student to get caught showing PRIDE because “That’s So Cougar!”
Syringa Website- PRIDE ACROSTIC
Students and staff can nominate anyone at Syringa from their school email accounts here. https://forms.gle/LerX21A7GZ1FLoQ87
Board Strategic Pillars: Inspiring Student Growth & Achievement
For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that improve the school and community, the Caldwell High School Student Council has been recognized as a 2025 National Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils (NatStuCo). This prestigious award is a testament to the highest standards of quality, leadership, innovation, and community engagement that our student council consistently demonstrates through its operation, projects, and activities.
Early this year, CHS Student Council received the Idaho 2024 Outstanding Student Council Award, once again demonstrating Caldwell High School’s Student Council's strong commitment to service, leadership, and community.
Board Strategic Pillars: Community Engagement
Board Meetings will be held at the District’s Technology Building, located at 107 Poplar St. Caldwell, ID. The Board of Trustees meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 pm. Those meetings are open to the public. Meetings are posted on the Caldwell School District website.
*The Board of Trustees meets on the fourth Monday of every month at 6:00 pm for a Board Work Session.
Visit the link below to view the Regular Board Meeting Schedule.
Board Strategic Pillar: Community Engagement
The Idaho Department of Education's Special Education team is seeking public comment on the updated 2025 Special Education Manual. Idaho receives grants each year under Section 611 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The amount of that state allocation is outlined in IDEA regulations. Written comments may be submitted directly by using the Public Comment Form, or comments and questions can be emailed directly to ideaadministrators@sde.idaho.gov. Comments will be accepted through May 9.
A public hearing will be held to address any public questions, concerns or comments regarding the application for funding and changes in the application package on May 12 at 9:00 am MT. The meeting will be held via Zoom with live captioning.
Board Strategic Pillar: Community Engagement
Parents in the Treasure Valley area are encouraged to join Idaho PTA, the Youth Mental Health Alliance and others on Saturday, April 26 at Eagle High School for the "More Social, Less Media" free community summit. The summit will feature hands-on workshops, interactive tech expo, food trucks and more. It will cover a variety of topics that affect students and families, including smartphone alternatives, internet security, home security, and disconnecting from screens to connect with the wider community. Parents are encouraged to drop in any time between 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Free childcare is provided.
Members of the community can also sign up to volunteer at the event here. Learn more and sign up to attend at the button below:
Board Strategic Pillar: Community Engagement
Spring Weather Safety
As spring brings unpredictable weather, we encourage families to stay prepared for sudden changes like rainstorms, strong winds, or even late-season cold snaps.
- Be sure students dress in layers and bring a light jacket when needed.
- Please review your family's emergency contact information with the school to ensure it's up to date in case of weather related alerts.
Safety starts with staying weather-aware!
Board Strategic Pillar: Safe & Supportive Schools
No School
There will be no school on Friday, April 18, 2025, to allow for April Break. Regular class schedules will resume on Monday, April 21, 2025.
CHS Jarabe Mexicano Mariachi
Caldwell Fine Arts is proud to present the Mexican-American border band Jarabe Mexicano on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 7 pm, in the Caldwell High School Auditorium. Click here for more information.
Caldwell Health & Resource Fair
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the City of Caldwell will be hosting a Health and Resource Fair from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the O'Connor Field House.
Caldwell Community Clean-Up Day
There will be a Caldwell Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Dumpsters for large or bulk items accepted at Lion's Park and Rice House.
Caldwell School District cares about the health and safety of students and families in our communities. Each school has a full-time nurse or health aide and counselor on staff. We also offer a wide variety of health screenings and services throughout each school year. Click the button below to view the list of services.
Board Strategic Pillars: Safe & Supportive Schools
Strategic Plan
The Caldwell School District strategic planning framework is comprised of six areas of focus: Safe & Supportive Schools, Community Engagement, Inspiring Student Growth & Achievement, Stewarding Valued Resources, Empowering College & Career Readiness, and Ensuring Quality Instruction.
Vision:
Destination Education
Mission Statement:
Nurturing growth, eliminating obstacles, strengthening the community.
Superintendent Dr. N. Shalene French
Committed to Caldwell School District's mission, vision, and values to ensure equity and access for all students.
Email: nfrench@caldwellschools.org
Website: www.caldwellschools.org
Location: 1200 Grant St, Caldwell, ID, USA
Phone: (208) 455-3300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caldwellschools.org/
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