We had to make a minor calendar change to the elementary school calendar to make up for the lost days due to this year’s snow closures earlier this year. There will be NO early dismissal for elementary schools on Thursday, March 12, for parent-teacher conferences. It will be a regular school day. All elementary schools, except for Dora Erickson, WILL BE CLOSED ON Friday, March 13 as planned. Dora Erickson will have a regular day of school on Friday, March 13, to make up for additional lost days in November. Questions? Send them to us.

Kindergarten registration for the 2020-21 school year is now under way, and parents can now register online. Kindergarten is available for children who will turn 5 before Sept. 1, 2020. To register, you will need to provide proof of birth, a copy of your child’s immunization records and address verification. To complete the the enrollment process, and to confirm your child’s place in your neighborhood school, you must provide the school with your proof of address such as a copy of a utility bill, lease, purchase agreement, etc. Questions? Send them to us.

Applications for incoming freshmen to Compass Academy will be accepted Feb. 1 through March 5. Compass has 150 slots for 9^th graders. If more applications are received than available slots a lottery will be held on March 6. Taylorview’s 8^th graders will tour Compass on Feb. 12 and Eagle rock 8^th graders will tour Compass on Feb. 13. Parent information sessions are planned at 6:30 pm on Feb. 18 at Compass, 6:30 pm on Feb. 19 at Taylorview and 6:30 pm on Feb. 20 at Eagle Rock. Learn more about the application process and important dates. Questions? Send them to us.

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(Paper applications must be turned in to the district office, 690 John Adams Parkway, between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm.)

The Board of Trustees is evaluating several ideas for upgrading Idaho Falls and Skyline high schools, and implementing the recommendations from the 10-Year Master Facilities Plan. At a recent work session, the board looked at design concepts for upgrades to Skyline High School, additions to both Eagle Rock and Taylorview middle schools, and a classroom addition and other improvements to Idaho Falls High School. A bond would be needed to pay for the improvements. Costs for the projects – in rough order of magnitude – are expected to be about $85 million. The board has set another work session for facilities at 5:30 pm on March 11. Questions? Send them to us.

Bond & Levy Planning 
Idaho Public Works Construction
Comparison of Construction Methods

The district musical is an annual D91 tradition that provides students with a chance to shine on stage. This year’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” features 108 performers, 24 orchestra students and 10 students helping with stage production and tech. Don’t miss this year’s show! Performances are planned at Compass Academy at 7 pm on March 13 & 14 and March 16 & 17. There’s also a matinee at 1 pm on March 14. Tickets are available from any cast member or at the district office, 690 John Adams Parkway. They are $7 for adults and $5 for children under 17.

The D91Proud CHOICES program is part of the district’s ongoing efforts to teach students the importance of making the positive choices that will help them be successful in all aspects of life. Over the next few months, D91’s elementary school counselors and teachers will be talking to 6^th grade students about making healthy lifestyle choices, future plans, and commitments. Learn more about D91Proud CHOICES.