We made it through February and are approaching spring break! The weather has certainly kept everyone in the state of Iowa on their toes this winter and as we entered the spring season. Registration and scholarship season is upon us as we gear up for the final stretch of the 2024-25 school year.
Seniors are preparing for scholarships and graduation. State of IA testing is also upon us. Beginning the week of April 7th, grades 9-11 will take the Iowa Student Assessment of School Progress (ISASP) assessments. More information including the schedule, etc. will be shared at a later date. Seniors may have some unique schedules on these days since they do not assess.
We are currently in the busy hiring season and continue to interview candidates for some vacancies for the 2025-26 school year. To date, we have hired the following individuals with board approval: Chloe Trpkosh (Math) and Erik Eisele (Spanish).
LOOKING AHEAD...
Next Grade Post: is on March 26th.
Academic Awards Recognition: We will have our Academic Awards Evening of Excellence in April in the auditorium. We will recognize students in grades 9-11 who have maintained a rolling 3.5 cumulative GPA at the conclusion of semester one. More information will be shared at a later date. Seniors will be recognized during Senior Awards Night in May.
Commencement 2025: Mr. Garnass and the counseling team will meet with seniors on Wednesday, March 12th during WIN to discuss scholarships, end of the year expectations, and timelines between now and commencement weekend. Parents should expect a letter overviewing this information following Spring Break.
Have a GREAT rest of March!
Important Dates:
March 10 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00pm-7:00pm)
March 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00pm-7:00pm)
March 14 - No School
March 17 - Spring Break Begins
March 24 - Students Return to School
March 31 - Report Cards Available Online (Grades Due)
April 11-13 - Once Upon a Mattress
April 21 - No School – Professional Development for Teachers
May 30 - Last Day of School (students) – 1:00 Dismissal
UPCOMING SENIOR DATES
March 10th @ 5:00 P.M. - Career & College Planning- for Sophomores and Parent/Guardians
March 10th @ 7:00 P.M.- Understanding Financial Aid- for Juniors and Parents/Guardians
March 12th - Senior Meeting to discuss local scholarships and end of the year graduation timeline
April 12th- Graduation speeches are due to Mr. Garnass
April 15th- Webb Scholarship due- must be postmarked no later than this date
April 18th- Deadline for the majority of local scholarships
May 1st- Post Secondary Decision Day
May 13-14th -- Senior semester assessments
May 14th @ 7:00 p.m. -- Senior Awards Night--Scholarships, Department Awards, etc.— High School Auditorium
May 15th -- Last Day for Seniors — Senior checkout, Senior Walk
May 16th @ 9:30 a.m. — Senior luncheon, commencement rehearsal
May 18th @ 2:00 p.m. -- Outdoor Commencement
Ms. Joyce is the high school counselor for all grades
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Her email is joycea@bfschools.org
Mr. Michael is the high school counselor for all grades
last names, H-O
His email is michaelc@bfschools.org
Mrs. McMurray is the high school counselor for all grades
last names, P-Z
Her email is mcmurrayc@bfschools.org
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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)
As the School Resource Officer for the Bondurant-Farrar Community School District, I will distribute preventative information regarding several topics directed towards students and parents/guardians each month. Some topics will include, internet safety, tobacco use, drugs, alcohol use, stranger danger, vandalism/criminal mischief, assault, sexual crimes, gang activity, peer pressure, texting and driving just to name few.
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