In general
• The first day of school for students is Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024.
• BCSD#101 has a four-day school week: Monday-Thursday. There will be no school on Fridays.
• Students may register at any time during regular school office hours by contacting the schools.
• Bonners Ferry High School and Boundary County Middle School will combine efforts and have a homework academy on Fridays for students who wish to receive additional help.
Who’s who
Bonners Ferry High School Principal: Lisa Iverson 208-267-3149
Bonners Ferry High School Asst. Principal/Athletic Director: Curt Bayer 208-267-3149
Boundary County Middle School Principal: Mark Fisk 208-267-5852
Valley View Elementary Principal: Michelle Halter 208-267-5519
Mt. Hall Elementary Principal/ Teacher: Kylee Guthrie 208-267-5276
Naples Elementary Principal/Teacher: Robin Merrifield 208-267-2956
Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment Director: Andrea Fuentes 208-267-3146
Special Education Director/Fed Programs: Cynthia Sanders 208-267-7962
School buses
Busing Information regarding bus routes and pick-up/drop-off points can be obtained from Transportation Director, Bill Irwin, at 208-267-2425. Buses will be in full operation starting Tuesday, September 3. Those families who qualify for in-lieu of transportation reimbursement can pick up an application at the district office or contact Bill Irwin. School Calendars are posted online.
Handbooks
Handbooks will be sent home with students during the first week of school or you can find them on our website. Extra copies of the handbooks are available at each school office.
Breakfast and Lunch
Meals – All Students have free breakfast and lunch. Please call Cindy Sumpter, Food Service Director at 208-267- 5519 if you have any questions. The first day of meals for students is Tuesday, September 3.
Student insurance
Student insurance forms are available at each of the school offices and on the district’s website. It is imperative that a child participating in sports have insurance coverage.
School entry age
School entry age is explicit in Idaho Code. For entry into kindergarten, a child must be five (5) years of age on or before September 1 of the school year in which the child is to enroll. For a child enrolling in first grade, the age of six (6) years must be reached on or before the first day of September of the year in which the child is to enroll. If a child has completed a 450-hour kindergarten public or private out-of-state program, but is not six on or before September 1 of the year of enrollment, that child shall be able to enter first grade. The Idaho Legislature has not allowed for any flexibility in the law.
Pre-registration is NOT required for any student who is currently enrolled in Boundary County School District No.
101. A copy of the child’s birth certificate and immunization is required for incoming students of all ages.
Emergency closures
Emergency school closure information is accessible via telephone 208-267-8934. This number is a recording and provides information for emergency school closure and an update of selective district activity. You may also access the district’s website atwww.bcsd101.com. The district also utilizes an auto-call information software when there is an emergency school closure. Please check with your school office to be certain your emergency contact phone number is correct. If you wish to contact the superintendent, Jan Bayer, please call the district office, 208-267-3146.
Holidays and vacations
Please note the following dates for the 2024-25 school year:
- September 2: Labor Day, No School
- September 3: First Day of School
- November 28: Thanksgiving Vacation/No School
- December 23 to January 2: Christmas Vacation/No School
- January 6: Return to School
- February 17: President’s Day/No School
- March 24-27: Spring Break/No School
- May 26: Memorial Day/No School
- May 29: Last Day for Seniors
- June 5: Last Day of School K-11