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BCSD 2022-23 back to school information

| September 1, 2022 1:00 AM

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Boundary County School District No. 101 has a four-day school week: Monday-Thursday. There will be no school on Fridays. If Monday is a no school holiday, school will be in session three days that week from Tuesday-Thursday. Students may register at any time during regular school office hours by contacting the schools.

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 Stovall, 208-267-3149 Boundary County Middle School principal: Mark Fisk, 208-267-5852

Valley View Elementary principal: Michelle Halter, 208-267-5519

Mt. Hall Elementary principal/teacher: Kylee Guthrie, 208-267-5276

Naples Elementary principal/teacher: Robin Merrifield, 208-267-2956 Curriculum/instruction/assessment director: Andrea Fuentes, 208-267-3146

Special Education director: Pam Sanford, 208-267-7962

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. 6. 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 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, Cindy Sumpter, at 208-267-5519. The first day of meals for students is Tuesday, Sept. 6.

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 5 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 6 years must be reached on or before the first day of September 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 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 2022-23 school year:

Labor Day, No School: Sept. 5

First Day of School: Sept. 6

District In-Service, No School: Oct. 7

Thanksgiving Vacation, No School: Nov. 21, 22, 23

Christmas Vacation, No School: Dec. 26-31, Jan. 2-5

Return to School: Jan. 9, 2023

Human Rights Day, School is in Session: Jan. 16

President’s Day, School is in Session: Feb. 20

Spring Break, No School: March 27-30

Memorial Day, No School: May 29

Last Day for Seniors: June 1

Last Day of School K-11: June 8