D93 Family Update

These are the words that Renaissance artist and sculptor is reported to have said at the age of 87, after he had painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, sculpted the statue of David and the Pieta, and had created an unparalleled legacy of art that would make him the most famous artist in the world. As Michelangelo knew, no matter how much we may have learned before, there is always more for us to learn. #keeplearning

• Elementary Collaboration Day: August 30th (no school for K-6th grade students)

At times, students may need health care at school for nose bleeds, scrapes and small cuts, bumps and bruises, bee stings, and other minor incidents. Other times, students may experience more severe injuries or illnesses. However, the Idaho Parental Rights in Medical Decision-Making Act now requires schools to receive consent from a parent before we can provide any health care including first aid and emergency treatment unless a medical emergency exists.

We plan to send out a text message to families on Thursday or Friday evening asking parents/guardians if they wish to provide consent for school employees to provide health care to their children at school. Please watch for that text message from us.

Another new law in Idaho (67-5909b) requires school employees to seek consent from parents/guardians of minor children before referring to them by a name that is different than their legal name or a variation of their legal name. This law also prohibits school employees from referring to minor children using pronouns that are not derived from the child's sex as identified in their official school records. This law also specifically states that school employees are not required to use alternative names or pronouns to refer to students, even if their parents/guardians request for them to do so.

If your child has asked a teacher to use a different name from the name we have in our school records, you may be contacted by their teachers for permission. Parents may also email their child's teacher or principal if you would like to provide consent for this.

One year after our patrons voted to approve the bond to build Willow Creek Elementary, it is awesome to see the dirt turning at the site. Thank you for your support to build this school for our students. It has been a long-time coming and we are thrilled to see the construction rolling.

Bonneville and Hillcrest Communities:

We are excited to host the first Civil War matchup at Westmark Stadium on September 6th. Because this is all new to fans on both sides of the district, we want to share some pertinent information with you so we can create the best fan experience possible. We understand that we will never be able to please everyone at an event of this magnitude, but we hope to set clear expectations to make things easier as we adjust to a new venue.

Ticketing: Pre-sale tickets are available on the Idafan App: https://idahofan.com/

- You will need to create an account if you don’t already have one. **The purchase of a ticket in

advance does not guarantee you will have a bleacher seat. This will expedite your time

standing in line.

Parking: Please cooperate with the Sheriff’s Department personnel who will be in the parking lot directing traffic. We ask that you park in marked parking spots and out of the traffic lanes. We will have candlestick cones in areas where people may not park. At the conclusion of the game, the driveway on the West side of the field by the softball area will be closed. Please follow the directions of our law enforcement as you leave campus. See the picture on the link for more details: https://tinyurl.com/3zjyt6cz.

Gates open for Bonneville fans at 5:15 p.m. The HHS community and donors will be having a ribbon

cutting ceremony for Westmark Stadium at 4:30 p.m. This should be a fun event and we appreciate the cooperation of all fans to respect this event. The Bonneville Administration will support this event by ensuring no one is saving visitor seating before gates open. Hillcrest fans must purchase their game ticket or have a season pass to get into the stadium for the ribbon cutting. Here’s a short video with Deputy Dan Sperry regarding gate entrances, where to stand in line, and how to exit the stadium: https://tinyurl.com/3tb2pmyr

Seating: Obviously there isn’t as much seating at Westmark Stadium as there is at Thunder Stadium

behind Bonneville HS. The Hillcrest and Bonneville principals made a short video explaining the seating

and standing room around the stadium: https://tinyurl.com/yhavewct

Halftime: There will be a 15:00 halftime to allow for halftime performances and the Teton Toyota Rav4 drawing. At the conclusion of those festivities, we’ll ensure the teams have 3:00 to warm up.

Postgame: No students from either school will be allowed on the field post game. We started this at the 2023 game at Thunder Stadium.

There is not a lot of room for kids to run around or congregate. Please keep your children seated with you during the game. Administrators from both schools and SROs will circulate the area by the food trucks on the north end of the stadium to make sure there is room to keep foot traffic moving.

If you choose to watch the game at home, Hillcrest will have a live commentary feed for free at the

following website: https://tinyurl.com/47adw7ey

We are excited for this event and look forward to seeing you at Westmark Stadium!

D93 is using ParentSquare!

SwiftK12, the messaging platform that we have used for the past ten years, is no longer in service. In its place, this year we’ll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you from the district, schools, and classrooms.

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.

It's a new school year, and we're gearing up for a monumental milestone as D93 turns 75 in 2025! 🎉 Our day one enrollment hit 13,725 students, holding steady from last year.

Exciting things are happening around the district, including a generous donation from downtown businesses making a big impact at Hillcrest. Plus, work is ramping up on D93’s newest school, Willow Creek Elementary, with a groundbreaking ceremony set for September 11th.

Learning and literacy remain core values for D93, and a new Bonneville County Library branch is opening in Ucon on September 6th. Kudos to the local gridkid players who stepped up to help!

And don’t miss our Idaho Farm Bureau Friday Night Lights football action this week—let’s cheer on our teams! 🏈

This week, Lori sits down with RoseMarie Doxey, a 1959 graduate of Bonneville High School. RoseMarie shares her experiences from the early days of D93, where she learned invaluable skills that paved the way for a successful career at the Idaho National Lab.

Tune in to hear RoseMarie reflect on the many changes our area has seen over the years and the impact of her education on her journey. Don’t miss this trip down memory lane with one of our own!

Listen now on Spotify!

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.

Come Join Steve in a 7-Week course of Parenting the Love and Logic Way. Steve Dewey has been teaching parenting classes in the community for the past 27 years. He is well known for his ability to use humor and fun stories to make his parenting classes easy to understand so that participants are able to implement the interventions immediately and successfully. The parenting classes will be for parents of children of all ages. Please click this link for more information about the class.

Classes run from September 12th to October 24th

• Sandcreek Middle School Library
• Thursday Nights 7:00-9:00pm
• 7-Week Course
• Classes are FREE to parents in the Bonneville School District
• Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Optional Workbook $10.00

The D93 Extra Mile Award celebrates those whose hard work and positive attitudes make a significant impact on our students, staff, and community. Thanks to our amazing friends at Rusty Taco, we’ll be recognizing those who go above and beyond with this special award! 🌮🙌

This week’s winner is Pat Richeson! 🎉 Pat showed incredible dedication by spending 45 minutes searching through two "nasty, smelly, wet, disgusting, curdled-milk-laden trash" dumpsters on a hot day to search for important historical artifacts that were accidentally discarded. Although the items weren’t found, his commitment to helping a teacher did not go unnoticed. His actions inspired us to create the D93 Extra Mile Award! 🏅

Who inspires you with their dedication and effort? We want to hear from you! Nominate them for the Extra Mile Award, and they could win five tacos and a Tres Grande, courtesy of Rusty Taco! 🌮 Submit your nominations at d93.org/extramile.

Let’s continue to celebrate the outstanding achievements in our community together! ❤️ #WeAreD93

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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