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Boise School District

Boise School District Newsletter: Celebrating Student Success, Community Connections, and Outstanding Achievements!11/01/2024

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Explore the latest Boise School District news: our talented bands shine at the Idaho Marching Band Competition, students take the spotlight on Boise State Public Radio, America First Credit Union donates $5,000 to support teacher grants and student aid, discover how our schools are shaping future generations, stay connected to Owyhee Elementary’s legacy, and get ready for our 2024 winter art contests!

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2024-25 Empowering Parents program -- Grant Applications Now Open!10/28/2024

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Idaho families—apply now for Empowering Parents grants! Eligible families can receive $1,000 per child (up to $3,000 per family) for educational needs like laptops, tutoring, extracurriculars, and more. Open to parents of Idaho students aged 5-18 who filed a 2023 tax return, with priority for families earning under $60,000 AGI. Apply soon before funds run out!

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35 Boise School District Students Earn National Recognition from SAT College Board10/22/2024

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Thirty-five students from the Boise School District have been awarded prestigious honors by the College Board's National Recognition Programs. These honors celebrate the academic achievements of underrepresented students who have excelled in their studies and performed well on eligible administrations of the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or AP exams.

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Schools Uniting Neighborhoods - Take a Virtual School Tour10/03/2024

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As a parent, your process of selecting the best school for your child(ren) is important, and we know that. Virtually walking the halls, witnessing those valuable teaching/learning moments, and feeling that sense of safety and home should be an easy and rewarding part of the process. Let us help with that!

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Boise School District Celebrates Our AP Capstone Diploma Recipients10/01/2024

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In the 2023-24 school year, 35 Boise School District students earned the AP Capstone Diploma™ and 21 received the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™, up from 17 in 2018. The program builds key skills like critical thinking, research, and collaboration.

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Boise School Board Reviews Safety Procedures, Approves Election Day as Non-School Day for Polling09/24/2024

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On September 23, 2024, the Boise School Board held a special meeting to review the district's safety and security procedures. During the meeting, the Board voted to approve making Election Day, November 5, 2024, a non-school day. This decision will allow schools to be safely used as polling locations without disrupting the school environment or compromising safety protocols.

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Boise School District Leads Idaho in National Merit Semifinalists Once Again09/19/2024

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The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the Semifinalists for the 70th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program, and once again, the Boise School District stands out as Idaho’s top-performing district.

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Boise Students and Boise State Athletes 'Chalk the Walk' to Kick Off National Suicide Prevention Month with Messages of Hope and Support09/09/2024

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We are excited to share the powerful kickoff to National Suicide Prevention Month! 🎗️ Our high school students teamed up with Boise State University student-athletes to participate in the inspiring "Chalk the Walk" event at City Hall. Together, they filled the sidewalks with messages of hope, encouragement, and positivity—an important reminder that no one is ever alone, and help is always available.

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