D93 Family & Employee Update

This past Monday and Tuesday, we met with school principals to discuss the priorities for this year. One key focus is ensuring that all students feel safe, connected, and cared for at school.

On Tuesday, officials from the Secret Service highlighted the importance of reporting systems and threat assessments in identifying potential threats to student safety. District 93 has implemented their protocol for threat assessments over the past four years.

As you prepare your children for their return to school, please remind them of the importance of reporting any concerns related to student safety. Students can report concerns by speaking to a trusted adult or by using our Get Help alert system, which is available on Chromebooks or they can text @gethelp to 855-528-0074.

We are committed to making this the best and safest school year yet.

D93 is using ParentSquare!

Dear Parents & Guardians,

Due to our messaging platform that is no longer in service. We are excited to let you know that this year we’ll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you at the district, school, and in your classrooms.

ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school to connect.

With ParentSquare you’ll be able to:

• Receive all district, school and classroom communication via email, text, or app

• View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events

• Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items

• Securely receive report cards, IEPs and other important student documents

Activate your Account

Click this link to activate your account. If you have already received an email or text of this link from your school, you are ready to download the app and stay informed.

You can use ParentSquare on any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS or Android or use the desktop version at www.parentsquare.com.

You are in control of what type of messaging you would like to receive. Click here to manage your account settings. Please refer to the Parent Guardian Getting Started Guide below.

Our goal is for every family to join ParentSquare and engage with our school community.

• Registration
• Middle schools and high schools: August 14th 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Back to School Nights
• Elementary schools: Thursday, August 22: 5:00 pm – 7:00 p.m.
• Middle schools and high schools: Monday, August 19th 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• First day of School
• Elementary Schools: Monday, August 26 (full-day)
• 7th grade, 9th grade, and Lincoln HS: Monday, August 26 (half-day)
• 8th, 10th, 11th, & 12th grade: Tuesday, August 27 (full-day)
• Elementary Collaboration Day: August 30th (no school for K-6th grade students)

• Elementary Teachers & Certified Staff:
  
• Monday, August 19
  
• District Professional Learning: 8 am - 12 pm @ Hillcrest HS PAC
  
• School Opening Meetings: 1:30 pm - 4 pm
  
• Tuesday, August 20
• District Professional Learning: 8 am - 4 pm @ Thunder Ridge HS PAC (lunch provided)
• Wednesday, August 21
• School Professional Learning (time set by school principals)
• Thursday, August 22
• Teacher Workday
• Friday, August 23
• Teacher Workday
• Secondary Teachers & Certified Staff:
  
• Monday, August 19
  
• Half-Day School Professional Learning (time set by school principals)
  
• Half-Day Teacher Workday
  
• Tuesday, August 20
• School Professional Learning (time set by school principals)
• Wednesday, August 21:
• District Professional Learning: 8 am - 4 pm @ Thunder Ridge HS PAC (lunch provided)
• Thursday, August 22
• Half-Day School Professional Learning (time set by school principals)
  
• Half-Day Teacher Workday
• Friday, August 23
  
• Teacher Workday
• All Classified Staff
  
• Thursday, August 22:
• District Professional Learning: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm @ Hillcrest PAC (lunch provided)

Ensure your child has access to nutritious meals by applying for free or reduced-price meals for the new school year. Remember, an application must be completed each school year. By participating, you may also help bring additional funding to our school district, supporting vital educational programs. Plus, eligible students could benefit from reduced fees for ACT and SAT exams, as well as college applications. Don't miss out—apply today!

As required by Idaho law, here are the health services and screenings that may be provided to students who enroll in Bonneville School District 93 for the 2024-2025 school year. Please contact your school secretary if you have questions about any of these services.

The recently opened youth crisis center “Rise Up” is now able to serve children in our region ranging in ages of 5-17 years old. This center provides a safe, secure, facility for children in crisis for up to 23 hours and 59 minutes (per crisis). This fully staffed facility will provide food, lodging, case management services to connect children and families with community services, and programming to support de-escalation, stabilization, and support. This is all free of charge to the family or individual and is funded by the State of Idaho. This is a great referral source for students in crisis. The contact information is below.

Phone: (208) 862-0994

Email: ybhcccdirector@gmail.com

Website: www.riseupyouthcrisiscenter.com

Address: 1140 Science Center Dr. Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402

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.

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