BCSD 2023-2024 School Information
The first day of school for students is Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at Boundary County School District #101. Here are some need to know information for the school year.
BCSD has a 4-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 for students.
Students may register at any time during regular school office hours by contacting the schools. Bonners Ferry High School and Boundary County Middle School will combine efforts and have a homework academy on Fridays for students that wish to receive additional help.
Bonners Ferry High School Principal: Lisa Iverson 208-267-3149
Bonners Ferry High School Asst. Principal/Athletic Director: Curt Bayer 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/Fed Programs: Cynthia Sanders 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 starting Tuesday, September 5. 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 or you can find them on our website.
School calendars are online and 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, September 5.
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 (5) years of age on or before September 1 of the school year in which the child is to enroll.
For a child enrolling in first grade, the age of six (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 450-hour kindergarten public or private out-of-state program, but is not six on or before September 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, please call the district office, 208-267-3146.
Please note the following dates for the 2023-24 school year:
Labor Day, No School, September 4
First Day of School, September 5
Thanksgiving Vacation/No School, November 23
Christmas Vacation/No School, Dec. 25-28, Jan. 1-4
Return to School, Jan. 8, 2024
President’s Day/No School, Feb. 19
Spring Break/ No School, March 25-28
Memorial Day/No School, May 27
Last Day for Seniors, May 30
Last Day of School k-11, June 6