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Never a dull moment at BFHS! |
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September 29, 2016 |
By Principal Kevin Dinning
With the completion of the fourth week of school
coming soon, Bonners Ferry High School’s
2016-2017 school year is definitely in full
swing. The staff and students continue to
impress me with their willingness to make this
place great!
BFHS has implemented some changes this year and
encountered some speed bumps along the way, but
the staff and students have been supportive,
solution oriented and positive in finding the
best path forward. With the addition of some new
students, our enrollment is currently at 446.
We look to continue building our enrollment by
bolstering our current programs, cooperating
with home school students, supporting students
through advanced opportunities and promoting
Career and Technical Education pathways offering
student certification. BFHS has a positive
attitude and a shared vision focused on
collaboration and doing whatever it takes for
our students.
We have focused our security procedures at BFHS
to center on a single point of entry. All doors,
except the front doors at the main office, will
be locked during school hours. Students will be
able to enter the school through the cafeteria
entrance before school and at lunch while
administration or a designated staff member will
monitor those doors.
What can you do to help with school safety?
Enter the school through the front doors and
check-in at the office. If you see something or
someone that seems out of place or suspicious at
or near the school, report it.
I am committed to increasing the communicatory
efforts of BFHS with the community of Boundary
County. I encourage you to check out our new
page for the counseling department by searching
Facebook for BFHS Counselor Staff. Please,
continue to check for updates on our school
website at
http://www.bfhs-bcsd-id.schoolloop.com and
our athletics website at
http://bfbadgers.com.
Noteworthy happenings at BFHS:
* Continued teacher and admin attendance at PEAK
training opportunities.
* Homecoming spirit was at a high level from
staff and students as seen at the parade, float
builds, hall decorating, Badger Olympics,
football game, dance, and pep assembly. Credit
to all our staff who put in an overwhelming
number of hours to make it happen. Huge kudos to
Mrs. Nix and the leadership students for putting
on a phenomenal week of activities!
* Mr. Knaggs is continuing to facilitate PPTS
(project paint the school), focusing on two
classroom doorways themed with curriculum-based
murals.
* Mrs. Hanna and the Jazz Band facilitated a
fantastic night of music with The Swing Street
Band Concert labeling it a swinging success.
* AP Government has been added this year to
expand our Advanced Opportunities offerings.
* Mr. Nix and the FIRST Robotics Team are
nearing completion of a CNC machine to
manufacture components for their builds. Team
2130 will be attending a competition in November
for LAST year’s game in Spokane. Watch a game
teaser for this year’s competition by searching
YouTube for “FRC Steamworks.”
* The BFHS Honor Choir will be performing “LiceBusters,”
a lice prevention program, at the elementary and
middle schools very soon.
* The North Idaho College campus trip is on
October 19.
* Idaho College Application Week will be October
31 to November 3.
* FAFSA Frenzy Week will be November 7-11.
* BFHS will host a school showcase during the
month of October. An update on the date will be
set, and notifications will go out ASAP.
* Badger Awesome is taking hold of our school
community, and we will be looking for any
opportunity to include the community in our
upcoming events.
Go Badgers! |
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