There will be no school for all D91 students on Thursday, Oct. 5, and Friday, Oct. 6, so teachers and staff can take part in state and district staff development.  Elementary teachers will attend workshops on the district's new English language arts curriculum (CKLA/Amplify) as well as our new math curriculum (Into Math). Secondary school teachers will focus on how to get the most out of their professional learning communities. Additionally, SROs and counselors have been invited to attend a school safety conference at the Melaleuca Center.

The annual SE Idaho College fair is set for 5 to 8 pm on Monday, Oct. 16 at Thunder Ridge High School. Counselors and college and career advisors from around the area plan the conference, which features representatives from dozens of state, regional and national colleges, universities and training programs. Geared for high school students, the annual fair is a great way to help your child learn about college and career opportunities and pathways. Register today.

We know parent engagement is the key to student success, so D91 is pleased to launch Remind as the district supported, district approved tool for two-way communication between teachers, coaches and parents and students. Remind’s features include monitored two-way texting, calling and email. In addition, it provides protection for teachers, coaches and students. It also complies with the new board policy governing staff use of social media. If a teacher or coach chooses to use Remind, parents will receive a text or email asking them to set up their account. Learn more. 

All D91 schools start an hour later than normal on Fridays so teachers can work in Professional Learning Communities and focus on student achievement. Late Start Friday is part of the district's ongoing efforts to try and ensure all students are successful. In the Professional Learning Communities or PLCs, teachers dig into student data, look at potential gaps in student learning, and discuss ways to address those gaps by changing instruction or offering interventions. Questions about your school start time? Review the School Calendar.

Overwhelmed with the start of school? D91 is proud to partner with parentguidance. org to provide parents with FREE resources to help with the day-to-day struggles of parenting. Resources include: online courses on topics like how digital media is changing our children's mental health, parenting with a purpose, etc.; "Ask The Therapist" and one-on-one parent coaching. The August Newsletter focuses on helping parents nurture their mental health so they can empower their children.  Learn more at parentguidance.org.