Superintendent's Message
Happy Thanksgiving (almost) to our Post Falls Families! With the holiday season nearly upon us, I must take a moment to thank you for your continued support. There are many things to be grateful for: our amazing teachers, students and parents. I would like to wish all of our families a holiday season filled with joy, happiness, and gratitude.
~ Dena Naccarato, Superintendent
In honor of Veterans' Day, various activities took place at each school in Post Falls School District. Some schools conducted classroom lessons, and others held assemblies where students learned about the history of the holiday as well as information about each branch of the US Armed Forces.
Students created artwork and/or wrote appreciation letters which were delivered to local veterans. Slideshows honored the family members of staff and students who are currently or previously served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard. School choirs and bands played patriotic songs, and color guard teams posted the colors. Local servicemen and women as well as veterans attended many of the schools' activities.
PFSD 2023 Veterans' Day activities encouraged students to support those individuals who have sacrificed so much to ensure the freedoms we all enjoy.
The Post Falls Boys and Girls Club currently has limited openings in their after school and "full day" Friday programs. The also provide childcare during many of the school breaks.
Pricing:
- School year membership $20 it covers after school care until 6:30 p.m. Snack and homework help are provided.
- "Full day" Fridays and other full days cost = $10 per day. A $20 school year membership is required to sign up for "full day" Fridays and other full days. Breakfast, lunch and a snack are provided at no extra cost.
Here are links to their calendar and also to their FAQs. For more information, call 208-457-9089.
Community Clothing Closet at New Vision High School
New Vision High School is pleased to announce the opening of their Community Closet for anyone in need of new and gently used clothing or hygiene supplies. (Note: NVHS is still accepting donations and is in need of clothing for elementary age students and younger.)
WHEN: Tuesdays from 2:45 - 3:45 pm. If you cannot make those times but would like to take advantage of the closet, please email richard.raynor@sd273.com.
WHERE: Enter through the open gate on the east side of New Vision High School on Catherine Street. The Community Closet is in the portable classroom.
Empowering Parents Grant Application Opens this Week
The 2023-2024 Empowering Parents application opens Thursday, November 16th. From the website:
This program provides eligible families with grant funds to use toward eligible education services and devices to help students recover from learning loss. Awards will be prioritized based on the parent or guardian's Adjusted Gross Income. Each eligible family will have access to $1,000 per eligible student, with a maximum award of $3,000 per family. Idaho students kindergarten through grade 12 are eligible.
For more information, visit the Empowering Parents website: LINK.
What is IDAHO LAUNCH?
Idaho LAUNCH is a grant program that provides students a one-time opportunity to have 80% of the tuition and fees at an eligible institution covered, up to a maximum amount of $8,000. Students can put their money toward four-year college or community college, career-technical education or job training. With approximately 75 million dollars available for Idaho LAUNCH funding, it is possible for this program to offer between 9,000 and 10,000 awards per year!
How much is available for students each year?
Students can receive up to one-half of the initial grant award in the first year of a program. However, for programs that are less than 12 months in length, students can use the full awarded amount (80% of tuition and fees up to $8,000) in one year.
Important Dates
- Idaho LAUNCH application opens: October 3
- Initial applications due: November 30
- Contingent Award letters sent by: December 31, March 31, and May 31
- Idaho LAUNCH application closes: April 15
For questions, please email idaholaunch@wdc.idaho.gov or call 208-488-7575
You May Qualify for the Free/Reduced Price Meal Benefit
Your child may be eligible to receive free or reduced price meals. You may qualify if your household’s annual gross income is within the limits identified by the Federal Income Eligibility Standards.
Our online application can be found on our website and paper copies are available upon request. Only one application needs to be filled out per household. Remember - each year you must submit a new application.
Please contact Becky Elmore, Child Nutrition Supervisor, at 208-773-1625 with your questions regarding the school lunch or breakfast program.
The Post Falls School District's Wellness Policy promotes a healthy school environment, including classroom celebrations. Foods served during the school day or in after-school programs should make a positive contribution to children's diets and health with an emphasis on serving fruits, vegetables, low-fat milk, 100% fruit juices and/or water. Please check with your child's classroom teacher when planning classroom celebrations.
Healthy snack ideas:
- fruit or vegetable trays
- applesauce
- dried fruit or raisins
- nut free granola or cereal bars
- graham crackers or vanilla wafers
- goldfish or animal crackers
- bagels or muffins
- popcorn or pretzels
- string cheese
- pudding or yogurt
Congratulations to PFHS science teacher Emily Sarha!
In October, PFHS Science teacher Emily Sarha was recognized by the Idaho Science Teaching Association as the winner for this year's Dr. Becca Wills Outstanding Educator Award. Ms. Sarha was honored for her commitment to hands-on science education and her willingness to integrate real-world learning into the classroom setting. We appreciate Ms. Sarha's dedication to our PFHS students!
Post Falls School District #273
Email: info@sd273.com
Website: https://www.pfsd.com/
Location: 206 West Mullan Avenue, Post Falls, ID, USA
Phone: (208) 773-1658