Category: Archive

As the school year passes by, thanks goes to all those that support the schools during the year. Everyone has been working hard in academic, athletic, music, drama, and career & technical activities. Even the district office renovation is complete, and the wresting room and gymnasium are finished.  The old high school gym area has taken on a fresh new look.

Given the changes that have occurred, the Board of Trustees would like to invite everyone to visit the new facilities located at the old gym building during an “Open House” on February 24^th from 10:00-7:00. These renovations were done with the use of COVID-19 funds given by the federal government to help provide better seating for those with disabilities, better heating, cooling and ventilation and social distancing for student activities and for buildings to be brought up to code in various areas.  These renovations would not have been done without federal funding.

It is also time again to ask for support on the supplemental levy. This levy is requested every two years.  It is used for the general maintenance and operations of the school district.  The district will be asking for $950,000.  This amount has not changed. Items this money may be used for include technology, curriculum, supplies, busing, utilities, and salaries.  Currently this amount is approximately the amount the state does not pay for our classified personnel.  Classified personnel are those who work as secretaries, maintenance and custodians, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, and teacher assistants. These funds are also used to maintain our buildings.

Your funds have provided the school district the ability to make Aberdeen School District second to none.   We continue to have the best kept buildings in the nation.  We have great people working hard every day to make sure your tax dollars are used effectively. 

Our students and faculty are also recognized for what they do. Recently we had a student accepted to Stanford. Our sport teams, music programs, and career and technical programs are also doing very well.  Hard work and dedication are easily identified as you walk the hallways of our schools. 

Our goal is to provide Aberdeen the best school system in Idaho. Success is achieved only when everyone works together.  With that in mind, please vote for the supplemental levy on March 8^th. As we review the past and look forward to the future, Aberdeen School District is paving the way to excellence. Thank you for your continued support.

Happy New Year.  It is nice to have the students back in school.  This school year has proven to be very successful.  Student achievement is on the rise, and federal, “Covid”, funds have been available to build and maintain our schools to meet federal guidelines.  The district office has been moved into the old high school offices and new bleachers have been added to the old high school gym to meet ADA requirements.  The district plans on having an “Open House” on February 24^th for patrons to visit the old high school to see the improvements that have been made in the gym areas as well as the office areas.

Along with the new year comes inclement weather. During the winter months, everyone knows Idaho weather is difficult to predict especially during the months of January and February. Cold weather can be a challenge.  Parents are encouraged to check their phones for the “Reminder” that may be sent by building principals to announce school closures and other information that may need to be addressed. The school district will announce school closures on the KIDK 3, KPVI 6 and KIFI 8 TV stations. KLCE, KTHK, KZBQ, KID KSEI, KBear and KCVI radio stations will be used to announce school closures as well. Students should be dressed warmly during the winter months in case emergency conditions arise. Warm shoes or boots, hats and gloves should be worn each day during the winter months.

 It is always difficult to make the call to cancel school. The primary concern when trying to decide when to cancel school is safety.  Students, faculty and staff are our primary concern during winter months when weather conditions could end up hazardous.  Before canceling school, the bus supervisor is in contact with the county to see if the snowplows can maintain the roads in a safe manner.  If roads can be maintained, school will be in session.  If however the bus drivers, the bus & maintenance supervisors, or a patron identifies areas that may be unsafe to travel, The bus supervisor and the superintendent will again look at options before opening school that day.

It is always the parents’ option to keep their children home during those “extreme weather” days.  Parents are encouraged to watch for the bus and refrain from leaving students alone on those days that may be challenging for the buses to travel on the outlying roads. The district will make every effort to contact parents when there are weather related problems, but if the buses have not arrived within 15 minutes of the normally scheduled time, it would be wise to assume the buses will not be arriving at your bus stop that day. Parents, in that case, would be encouraged to bring the students to the nearest operational bus stop or bring them to school themselves, if possible.

As a district we will strive to provide each child an excellent and safe education throughout the school year.

-Jane Ward

This is a tentative calendar if the school district should decide to
change to a 4-day week. Some items to notice are:
—  Students will begin class a 8:00.  The elementary school will dismiss
at 3:25 and the secondary schools will dismiss at 3:30.
—  Students WILL attend 5 days until Harvest Break begins.  Fridays WILL
NOT be early out  on the 5 day schedule before harvest.
—  Outreach programs may be developed on Fridays to help students that
are not making academic progress .
—  Spring Break will only be  Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
—  There will only be 2 weeks Harvest Break.