From Boys in the Boat, the unlikely true story of the University of Washington rowing crew who won the gold medal at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.

"Somehow all this must mesh. That’s the steepest challenge. Even after the right mixture is found, each man or woman in the boat must recognize his or her place in the fabric of the crew, accept it, and accept the others as they are. It is an exquisite thing when it all comes together in just the right way."

While the challenge of getting everyone on a team to mesh is steep, when we all recognize and accept our place in the fabric of the crew and accept others the way they are, great things happen.

Thank you for the crucial role you play in working with our teachers and staff to create success for our students.

In Board Meeting we reported our graduation rates for the class of 2023, which as recently reported in Idaho Education News, were the highest of the 10 largest districts in the state. This outstanding accomplishment is the result of the collaborative work of our teachers, counselors, principals and support staff to help every student succceed.

Even more remarkable than the increased graduation rate, is that we have decreased the gap in graduation rates between our students in poverty homes and those who are not by half. And 9 out of 10 of those students are also earning college credit while in high school. Those outcomes will have a lifelong impact for these students who now have more opportunities than ever before.

Newly adopted Board Policy

2560 Field Trips

2555 Overnight Travel

Deletion of 8230 Unsponsored Student Activities or Trips (this policy will be replaced with Policy 2557 Nonapproved Student Travel)

Deletion of 2555P Extended Out-of-District Overnight Travel (this procedure will be replaced with Policy 2555 Overnight Travel)

Policies for Public Review

1600 Board Code of Conduct

2557 Non-Approved Student Activities or Trips

Please take this opportunity to review these changes and send your comments to buddenbr@d93.k12.id.us

Mark you calendars. D93 is hosting a Certified Hiring Event on Monday, February 26 from 3:00 pm through 6:00 pm. at Hillcrest High School. See flyer below for more information.

Kindergarten Registration is on March 11, 2024 throughout the district. Please spread the word in your neighborhoods and to your friends who will attend kindergarten next year.

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On February 14th, an unloaded firearm was discovered in backpack that was left unattended on the grounds of Lincoln HS. No ammunition was found in the backpack. The owner of the backpack has been identified and the administration is proceeding with actions according to Board policy and Idaho Statute 33-205 and 18-3302D. Please go to d93.org/02-15-24_LHS for our statement regarding this incident.

CAES is hosting an event for Junior and Seniors to visit the center. The date is March 14th. We will have three time slots: 9:00-11:00, 11:00-1:00, and 1:00-3:00. We will be able to send 30 students per session for a total of 90 students. If you have a student that would be interested, please complete this form for a chance to attend the event.

Participating K-12 students can hone their artistic skills, explore the natural world, and possibly have their original artwork featured on a stamp! Ribbons will be awarded for 25 artists in each age category (Kindergarten-3 grade, 4-6 grade, 7-9 grade, and 10-12 grade). Entries are due March 1, 2024. I have listed some basic guidelines at the end of this email, or you can check out the complete contest rules.

Click the button below for more information.

The 20th Annual Idaho Teen Film Festival will be held on May 9th at Hillcrest High School. Teens may submit a film in one of the following categories with a $300 category prize awarded for EACH category:

• ACTION/DRAMA

• COMEDY

• DOCUMENTARY

• COMMERCIAL

• SHORT SUBJECT

• SPORTS

Go to www.idahoteenfilmfestival.org for more information.

This fall, Elevate Academy East will open its doors for at-risk students in 6th - 10th grades. Elevate Academy is a charter school that will operate independently of District 93 but will primarily serve students who live within our district boundaries. Elevate will provide students with learning opportunities in career technical education including

• Welding / fabrication
• Construction
• Culinary arts
• Business and marketing
• Precision machining
• Medical arts
• Cyber security
• Public safety

For questions, please email infoeast@elevate208.org or call 208-578-2736.

If you need guidance and direction on talking to your love ones about the dangers of vaping. This is a great resource. Nic Sick: The Dangers of Youth Vaping will air on February 12, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. on PBS.

ParentGuidance.org is website with free online courses and resources for parents and anyone who needs support. There is Parent Coaching, Ask a Therapist and Get Help options as well as specialized courses for your specific needs and support measures. Spanish is available if needed. Again these services are free.

Students, parents, and employees can reach out for help with bullying, harassment, suicidal tendencies, self-harm, threats, or to report weapons at school by going to d93.org/gethelp or sending the text @gethelp to 855-528-0074.

Thank you to our community partners at EIRMC for supporting our D93 Family Update.