Jon Gordon in the video below talks about the 3 Keys to becoming a positive leader. I love his statement at the end of the video, “The power of showing that you care is to love, serve and care”. Watch the video to see some other ways to become a positive leader by clicking on the picture.

We are excited to announce that Ron Hay has been appointed as D93's new Head Custodian by the Board of Trustees. Ron will be succeeding LouAnna Bunn, who will be retiring at the end of the school year. Among a pool of highly qualified candidates, Ron stood out for his exceptional skills and dedication. With several years of experience within the district, Ron played a key role in the opening of Thunder Ridge. We extend our warmest wishes to LouAnna as she embarks on retirement and express our heartfelt gratitude for her invaluable contributions to the district over the years.

The board approved an adoption committee for ELA curriculum. We are planning on hosting a curriculum adoption committee meeting with a CKLA presentation for teachers and parents on March 11th from 3:00 to 5:00 at the PLC Building. We will be selecting 14 teachers and 14 parents to be a part of the committee. Here is a link to the survey if you are interested in being a part of the committee.

For the March 13, 2024 Regular School Board meeting, the location has been changed to the Rocky Mountain MS auditorium. We are anticipating quite a crowd to honor all our state champions from last week. The Board will hold an executive session at 5:00 p.m., which is closed to the public per state law. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.

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.

This week on D93 News: Get ready for a S.T.E.M. spotlight as we delve into the intriguing world of cloud seeding! Plus, we’ll take you to the Tiebreaker science fair for all the innovative highlights. And, don't miss Heath Jackson's insights on why Monday's job fair surpassed all expectations!

East Idaho Moms is (almost) back! It’s relaunching on March 4 with the same focus to provide important, interesting, and unique information to parents in East Idaho. The primary readership are younger moms with preschool to elementary age children. However, no topic is off-limits, including teens. Please click the link below for more information.

• East Idaho Moms Blogger Information

If you are interested please contact Phil Campbell at news@d93schools.org

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We are headed to the Treasure Valley to bring you coverage of the 4A Boys State Basketball Tournament. Make sure to watch for updates on our social media platforms. Rusty Taco is a proud supporter of the Rusty Taco Road Trip which helps us bring coverage of events from around the state.

CAES is hosting an event for Junior and Seniors to visit the center. The date is March 13th. 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.

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.

Be a part of the D93 Community by browsing our selection of We Are D93 Spiritwear. There is a variety of sweatshirts, hoodies, jackets and vests. Check it out!

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.