HARVEST UPDATE (10-5-2023). All schools will be back in session for the whole district on Monday. Due to the weather, many farmers one both ends of the district are still trying to complete the harvest and many students are still working. Students who have missed or who will miss school due to harvest on either end of the district will still be counted as being absent and count against the 8 day limit each semester; however, the absences will be tracked by the schools. Similar to COVID related absences in the past, students who may exceed the 8 day limit due to harvest work will be able to work closely with the schools and teachers to make up any missed work and will have this taken into consideration by the administration when determining the need to make up time. A form to document harvest related absences can be picked up in the office. It will need to be filled out and then signed by the employer and the student's parents/guardians. If you have questions, please contact your school.
HARVEST BREAK DATES CHANGED. Harvest break will be the weeks of Sept. 18 and Sept. 25 for the north end (as listed on the original calendar). The School Board has changed the dates for harvest for the south end of the District to the weeks of Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 . We hope the weather will cooperate.
PRESCHOOL CHILD FIND SCREENING. Henry’s Fork Elementary and Ashton Elementary are conducting Preschool Child Find screenings for children ages 3 to 5 suspected of having a disability or developmental delay which may be impacting your child’s typical development.
A screening will be held between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 23rd at Henry’s Fork Elementary, and between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM, tomorrow, Tuesday, August 22nd at Ashton Elementary.
South end of District: Please call Martha Weatherford or Celeste Frogue at 208-624-7422 to schedule an appointment.
North end of District: Please call Megan Hill or Keelie Potter at 208-652-7601 to schedule an appointment.
Please note that if your child is already enrolled in our preschool program or appears to be functioning and developing at a typical rate, they do not need to be screened. Thank you!
EARLY LEARNING COLLABORATIVE. We will have a table set up at the back-to-school nights for each of our elementary schools. Come see us and learn about the amazing opportunities and resources we will have this year for parents with young children. Contact Laura Hirschi (208-534-1738) with any questions.
CHILD FIND PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS
Henry’s Fork Elementary and Ashton Elementary will be conducting Preschool Child Find screenings for children ages 3 to 5 years of age suspected of having a disability and/or developmental delay related to autism, deafness, motor skills, learning, speech, language, cognition, visual or hearing impairment, and/or other disability which may be impacting your child’s typical development.
The screenings will be held between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Monday, August 21st, and Wednesday, August 23rd at Henry’s Fork Elementary, and between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Tuesday, August 22nd at Ashton Elementary.
South end of District: Please call Martha Weatherford or Celeste Frogue at 208-624-7422 to schedule an appointment.
North end of District: Please call Megan Hill or Keelie Potter at 208-652-7601 to schedule an appointment.
Please note that if your child is already enrolled in our preschool program or appears to be functioning and/or developing at a typical rate, they do not need to be screened. Thank you!
BUS DRIVERS NEEDED. Parents, your role is crucial in helping us meet and maintain the goals of transporting students safely. You can make a difference! Become a school bus driver today! We will train you for your CDL and reimburse you any costs after the school year. Starting pay for routes is $16.69 per hour. Call Misty at 208-624-7542 so we can continue to safely transport your children to and from school and activities.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS. The District Office will be switching to summer office hours starting Monday, June 19. The office will be open from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Starting in July, the office will be closed on Fridays. Regular office hours (7:30 am to 4:30 pm) and schedules (M-F) will resume on Monday, August 14. Have a wonderful and safe summer!
BUS UPDATE. Buses are working to get around to pick up as many students as possible FOR THE 10:00 START. There are still many roads with significant drifting and ice. If we are unable to pick up your student, please contact the school for additional information and options.
BUS UPDATE. Buses are working to get around to pick up as many students as possible. There are still many roads with significant drifting and ice. If we are unable to pick up your student, please contact the school for additional information and options.
NF & AE DELAYED START (4/19/2023). Due to drifting snow on roads, North Fremont and Ashton Elementary will be on a two-hour delayed start this morning. Classes will start at 10:00. This will hopefully give enough time to plow roads and get our students to school safely. Please be safe this morning.
SENDING NORTH BUSES HOME (3/24/23). Highways are closing yet again, so we will be sending the Ashton Elementary & North Fremont buses home early. Buses will line up around 12:30 at Ashton Elem and 12:40 at NF. Parents are welcome to pick up their students AFTER the buses have left. Please do not block the buses!
MUD PIES & OTHER TASTY TREATS. There will be a parent and preschool workshop on Thursday, March 23 from 5:00-6:00 pm at Henry's Fork Elementary (Indoor Playground). Come get some fresh ideas for yummy meals and snacks for your family! Share thoughts on how to make eating time for kids happy! Bring a recipe if you would like to play the recipe exchange. 0-4 year old kids will enjoy a story and some playtime! FREE BOOK & SPECIAL SURPRISE FOR EACH CHILD. Contact Laurie Hirschi for information.
ASHTON ELEMENTARY OPERETTA. I had the opportunity to attend the annual Ashton Operetta this morning. The students were wonderful! This is such a fun tradition. I appreciate the staff and volunteers who make this possible. I can't believe the many hours it takes to prepare. The sets and costumes were just amazing, and the dances were fun to watch. Thank you!
SENDING NORTH BUSES HOME (3/15/23). Highways are closing again, so we will be sending the Ashton Elementary & North Fremont buses home early. Buses will line up around 12:30 at Ashton Elem and 12:40 at NF. Parents are welcome to pick up their students AFTER the buses have left. Please do not block the buses!
SCHOOL BOND ELECTION TODAY! It is election day. Patrons have the opportunity to vote on the proposed bond to update Ashton Elementary, South Fremont High School, and North Fremont JH/HS. Please take the opportunity to exercise your Constitutional right to vote.
KINDERGARTEN SCREENING. Schedule your incoming kindergarten students for screenings on Tue (14) at 8:30 at Teton Elem, Tue (14) at 12:30 at Parker Elem or Wed. (15) and Thu (16) morning at HFE. Call the school to schedule. We have special supply kits ($200 value) for all incoming students who come to the screening.
SCHOOL BOND ELECTION. Tomorrow is election day. Patrons have the opportunity to vote on the proposed bond to update Ashton Elementary, South Fremont High School, and North Fremont JH/HS. See the District website for full details or call the District Office (208-624-7542).
UPDATED BOND INFORMATION. During the community information meetings on the bond proposal, patrons asked the school district to post the updated municipal bond interest rates just prior to the bond election on March 14. Zion's Public Finance, Inc. sent an updated graph showing the interest rate trends for the past year from March 1, 2022 through March 7, 2023. They also included a slide showing a comparison between the interest rates from January (3.73%) and March 8 (3.83%). It shows how the change in rates would impact the overall tax impact per $100,000 of taxable value. This slide also shows the impact should the interest rate be 1% higher or 1% lower. As a reminder, the final interest rate if the bond is approved in March would not be locked in until the end of May.
Thank you to all who have reached out to ask questions and learn more. These new slides and all other official information regarding the bond can be found on the district website (https://www.sd215.net/o/sd215/page/2023-bond-election). If you have any additional questions, please contact one of the Board members or the District Office.
SENDING NORTH BUSES HOME. The weather is getting worse, so we will be sending the Ashton Elementary & North Fremont buses home early. Buses will line up at 12:20 at Ashton Elem and 12:30 at NF. Parents are welcome to pick up their students AFTER the buses have left. Please do not park in the bus lanes.
SFH CTE OPEN HOUSE. Come to South Fremont High School tonight (Thursday, March 2) from 6:00-8:00 pm to learn more about the school's CTE (Career Technical Education) programs and to explore the current facilities. We will have student guided tours of our school.
