BCSD shares important back to school info

Important Dates:

District In-service Day will be held on Monday, Aug. 30 and Tuesday, Aug. 31.

Professional Development/Building Days are Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, Sept. 1, 2, 3.

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, Sept. 7.

BCSD #101 has a 4 day school week; Monday through Thursday. There will be no school on Fridays.

If Monday is a no school holiday, school will be in session 3 days that week from Tuesday through Thursday.

Principals are in their buildings full time as of Monday, Aug. 16.

Secretaries return to school full time: High school and middle school on Aug. 16 and all elementary schools on Aug. 23.

Students may register at any time after Aug. 23 during regular school office hours.

Bonners Ferry High School Principal: Lisa Iverson 208-267-3149

Bonners Ferry High School Athletic Director: Nathan Williams 208-267-3149

Bonners Ferry High School Asst. Principal / Fed Programs: Cynthia Sanders 208-267-3149

Boundary County Middle School Principal: Scott Ferguson 208-267-5852

Valley View Elementary Principal: Harmon Newhouse 208-267-5519

Mt. Hall Elementary Principal / Migrant Teacher: Kylee Guthrie 208-267-5276

Naples Elementary Principal/Teacher: Robin Merrifield 208-267-2956

Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment Director: Andrea Fuentes 208-267-2956

Special Education Director: Sara Yoder 208-267-5519

Busing Information regarding bus routes and pick-up/drop-off points can be obtained from transportation supervisor, Bill Irwin, at 208-267-2425. Buses will be in full operation and on their regular schedules on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Those families who qualify for in- lieu of transportation reimbursement can pick up an application at the district office or contact Bill Irwin.

Handbooks and free/reduced meal forms will be sent home with students during the first week of school. School calendars are online and are also included as part of the student handbooks for year-round referral. Extra copies of the handbooks are available at each school office. Information concerning food service can be obtained from Food Service Director, Tammy Schneider, at 208-267-5519. The first day of meals for students is Tuesday, Sept. 7.

Student insurance forms are available at each of the school offices and on the district’s website. It is imperative that a child participating in sports have insurance coverage.

School entry age is explicit in Idaho code. For entry into kindergarten, a child must be five years of age on or before Sept. 1 of the school year in which the child is to enroll. For a child enrolling in first grade, the age of six years must be reached on or before the first day of Sept. of the year in which the child is to enroll. If a child has completed a kindergarten program but is not six on or before Sept. 1 of the year of enrollment, that child shall be able to enter first grade. The Idaho Legislature has not allowed for any flexibility in the law.

Pre-registration is NOT required for any student who is currently enrolled in Boundary County School District No. 101 schools. A copy of the child’s birth certificate and immunization is required for incoming students of all ages.

Emergency school closure information is accessible via telephone line: 208-267-8934. This number is a recording and provides information for emergency school closure and an update of selective district activity. You may also access the district’s website at www.bcsd101.com. The district also utilizes an auto-call information software when there is an emergency school closure. Please check with your school office to be certain your emergency contact phone number is correct. If you wish to contact the superintendent, Jan Bayer, she can be reached at the district office, 208-267-3146.

Please note the following dates for the 2021-22 school year:

Labor Day, No school Sept. 6

First Day of School Sept. 7

District In-Service, No school Oct. 1

Thanksgiving Vacation, No school Nov. 22, 23, 24

Christmas Vacation, No school Dec. 20-31

Return to School Jan. 3

Human Rights Day, School is in Session Jan. 17

President’s Day, School is in Session Feb. 21

Spring Break, No school April 4-7

Memorial Day, No school May 30

Last Day for Seniors June 2

Last Day of School K-11 June 9