Back-To- School: What to Know

Boise School District is excited to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year! The first day of school for students will be on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The first day of school for pre K and Early Childhood Special Education Program students will be on Monday, August 19, 2024. Note: August 14th is an early release day for K-12 students.

Families can prepare for the first day by visiting our official back-to-school webpage, where you'll find essential back-to-school information, including supply lists, bus schedules, and enrollment details. The webpage serves as a comprehensive resource to ensure our students and families are ready for the new academic year.

Free Breakfast for All Students Beginning 2024-2025 School Year

The Boise School Board has approved a new initiative to provide free breakfast for all students, starting in the 2024-2025 school year. This initiative is part of the District's budget and aims to enhance student well-being and academic performance. Dave Wagers, the Board President, emphasized that offering a nutritious breakfast to all students promotes health and creates a more inclusive learning environment.

“Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day, and this holds especially true for students before they begin their academic day,” added President Wagers. “By providing free breakfast to all of our students, we are not only promoting health and well-being but also creating a more inclusive and supportive learning culture.”

Back-To-School Medical Clinic

Learn more at Central District Health website.

Lincoln Early Learning Center Opens for 2024-2025 School Year

Boise School District is set to open its newest addition, the Lincoln Early Learning Center, on August 19, 2024. This state-of-the-art facility aims to serve pre-kindergarten (pre-K) students (ages 3-5), providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners, including special education pre-k students.

"Inclusive early childhood settings offer numerous benefits," said Lisa Ramey-Hernandez, Assistant Principal at Lincoln Early Learning Center. "Research shows that children with disabilities in inclusive environments gain significant cognitive, communication, and social-emotional skills. Interactions with typically developing peers foster compassion, empathy, and positive perceptions of individuals with disabilities, enriching the educational experience for all students."

The opening of the Lincoln Early Learning Center, located at 300 W. Fort St., Boise, reflects Boise School District's commitment to early childhood education, recognizing its crucial role in preparing children for future academic success. By investing in early learning, the District aims to provide every child with a strong start, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in kindergarten and beyond.

Free Developmental Screener

Interested in Athletics?

Boise School District has always been highly regarded for academic achievements. At the same time, we have always been considered a leader throughout Idaho and the Pacific Northwest in the area of athletics. Many of our programs have become models for other districts. Below are the try-out dates and first days of practice for the 2024-2025 athletics program. Please contact your school for more information.

Boise School Board Corner

Ballot Finalized for 2024 Boise School Board Trustee Election

The official ballot for the Boise School Board Trustee Election on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 has been finalized. There will be only one race on this year’s ballot. 

Since only incumbents have filed in Race #1 and only a single (incumbent) candidate in Race #2, these races are considered uncontested. Per Idaho code 33-502B, the uncontested races will not appear on the ballot. The ballot will consist of one contested Trustee race with a two year term. A sample ballot is available on the District’s District’s 2024 Trustee Election webpage. 

Election Volunteers Needed

Names & Faces

Celebrating Our Schools, Students & Staff

Congratulations to these North Jr. High students, who won a national championship in the 2024 National Academic Championships (NAC)! The NJHS team included 9th Graders Grady Noble and Scarlet Fields; 8th Graders Ike Snyder, Rachel Cooper, and Sonia Guyton and 7th Grader Christopher Irwin. The National Academic Championships feature competitive teams of four players each answering questions across various academic subjects, including literature, history, science, geography, math, popular culture, and current events.

Great Student Awards

Congratulations to the following 14 Boise School District students who won the prestigious Great Student Award from BoiseDev and presented by CapEd Credit Union and Corwin Ford of Nampa.

Timberline Earns Exemplary Achievement Award

The Idaho High School Activities Association & First Federal Bank has announced winners of the "Schools of Excellence" program. This yearlong, voluntary program in which schools earn points based on their student-athletes’ performance in athletics, academics and sportsmanship is the top award for the IHSAA and its member schools. The top three schools in each classification with the best overall programs were recognized at the IHSAA Annual Meeting. Timberline High School was awarded the 5A Exemplary Achievement Award.

Timberline High School earned the 5A Exemplary Achievement Award for 2023-2024 from the Idaho High School Activities Association. Pictured L to R: Timberline High School Principal Diana Molino and Timberline High School Athletics Director Tol Gropp.

Dedicated Staff Attend Third Annual Learning Summit

Boise School District provides comprehensive professional development and training for our educators. At the end of this school year, over 700 educators gathered for the Third Annual Learning Summit to explore strategies for enhancing learner-focused classrooms. Watch the following video to learn more.

Boise Schools are proud to have passionate and highly qualified teachers:

• Over 75% hold a master's degree.
• Nearly 50% have more than 11 years of experience.
• Over 80% have more than 6 years of experience.

3rd Annual Learning Summit

History Teacher Receives State Recognition

North Junior High School History Teacher Kelly Richmond has been named the 2024 Idaho History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Established in 2004, this prestigious award recognizes exceptional elementary through high school teachers for their outstanding contributions to American history education.

Collister Construction Update - Thank you, Voters!

Thanks to a bond approved by voters in 2017, several schools in need of maintenance and upgrades received improvements. Collister Elementary School is the final major project from this bond. It underwent both a remodel and a reconstructed expansion. The enhanced Collister Elementary School will be ready for the 2024-2025 school year, featuring new physical education facilities, additional classrooms, and high-efficiency windows and HVAC systems. Watch the video below to learn more.

A Sneak Peek at Collister Renovation/Addition

Boise School District to Integrate EV School Buses Into Fleet Beginning 2026

Boise School District, known for its leadership in sustainability, has received $2,760,000 in grant funds from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program (CSBP).

In partnership with Durham School Services and Highland Electric Fleets, the district will introduce up to eight electric school buses as part of a pilot program, beginning in 2026.

Electric buses offer several benefits, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel buses, quiet and clean operation, lower maintenance costs, and zero tailpipe pollution. They provide a "triple bottom line" benefit: positive impacts on the environment, school budgets, and public health.

Driver Education Program - Enroll Today!

Are you a parent concerned about your teenager's safety on the road? Look no further! Our driver education program is designed to equip young drivers with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the roads safely. With a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on driving practice, we aim to instill confidence and responsible driving habits in teenagers. Enrolling your teenager in our program not only enhances their driving skills but also reduces the risk of accidents and promotes overall road safety.

2024-2025 Driver Education Program

• Online Registration Opens Monday, August 5, 2024
• Quarter 1 sites: Borah, Capital and Timberline
• Quarter 2 sites: Boise, Borah and Capital
• Quarter 3 sites: Boise, Capital and Timberline
• Quarter 4 sites: Boise, Borah and Timberline
• Open to students age 14 1/2 to 21. Driving permit must be purchased from DMV in order to register for Driver Education Program.

Student Device Monitoring 

A reminder to parents that Boise School District provides parents/guardians with the ability to monitor your student’s activity on their District-assigned digital device via the GoGuardian Parent App: 

• GoGuardian Parent App - Welcome letter
• GoGuardian Parent App Instructions  

Keep In Contact

Parents - Sign-Up for Emergency Text Messaging: The Boise School District offers emergency text messaging for parents/guardians. Learn more and sign-up.

• August 12: Boise School Board regular monthly Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., District Services Center, 8169 W. Victory Rd., Boise. When available, agenda will be posted online.
• August 14: First Day of School - Early Release K-12
• August 18: Online Registration opens for Fall 2024 Community Education session.
• August 19: First Day of School - Pre K & Early Childhood Special Education Programs
• September 2: Labor Day - No School Pre K-12
• September 3: Boise School Board Election. Learn more at 2024 Trustee Election Information website.
• October 11: End of First Quarter - Elementary Pre K-6 No School

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