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Dear Early Intervention Program (EIP) Families,

Thank you for your continued support and trust in our school community. We are looking forward to welcoming our learners for a fantastic 2024-2025 school year!

Our school focus this year comes from Visible Learning, Big Idea #1: Climate First, Learning Second, Achievement Third. We believe that building relationships with our learners and meeting them where they are is essential. This will help them to feel safe and regulated, which in turn allows for greater communication and the acquisition of new skills.

This summer we experienced several staffing changes, and we are excited to share that we have welcomed 6 early childhood special education teachers, 10 classroom paraprofessionals, 2 speech language pathologists, 2 SLP assistants, 2 speech/language paraprofessionals, and our school psychologist. Additionally, our learners will benefit from the support of our school district nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists for those who receive these services.

Due to an ongoing bus driver shortage, we have worked closely with the transportation department to provide the best possible transportation service for our young learners. We appreciate your patience as we reviewed addresses to determine your child's attendance days.

We have made every effort to limit disruptions while meeting community needs, including offering developmental screenings and evaluations. This year, we will hold four community events in October, December, February, and April. After school lets out in May, we will also conduct evaluations and hold meetings for those with summer birthdays who participate in the Infant Toddler program. Please check our calendar for exact dates and additional events.

Thank you for being a vital part of our school community. We look forward to partnering with you for a successful year ahead! 

Warm regards,

Natalie Jones

Principal

Head Start News

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Head Start's Annual Box Car Race Event is November 30th 5:30-7
Head Start Annual Box Car Race Fatherhood Event

On November 30th, Head Start will host its annual Box Car Race Fatherhood Event for Head Start families. Dads can come and build a box car with their Head Start child, then race against other dads down the hall. Following the race, there will be a short drive-in movie, and dinner will be provided. This is a wonderful opportunity for fathers to spend quality time with their child and connect with other Head Start fathers. Mothers are invited to come and cheer on their team. 

Head Start Coat Drive 2023. Six picture collage of student receiving their coats.
Head Start Coat Drive 2023

On November 9th, 2023, Head Start hosted our annual coat drive. A huge thank you goes out to the Pocatello Fire Department, Idaho Central Credit Union, and those in the community who donated through United Way of Southeastern Idaho for their monetary generosity and for dedicating their time to make this coat drive possible. It was amazing to witness the excitement of our students as they received their new coats and hats, ensuring that they have warm attire for the winter!

Bunny on Carpet
Visitors From the Farm

Miss Curria's class had some special guests in their classroom last week!  Bunnies from a local farm were able to come and visit!  The students enjoyed holding the bunnies as well as learning more about where they live and what they eat.  They even got to feed them carrots!  

Backpacks
FRED (Families Reading Every Day)

For every 15 minutes you read with your child, write the date in a box. When all the boxes are dated, return this log for a free book to keep and enjoy at home. Head start is funded by a federal grant. In order to keep getting this grant, Head Start has to match 30% of our grant dollars with volunteer or or donated time/materials. Each hour you spend with your child reading contributes $17.24 to our grant. Filling out this sheet will gain $258.60 grant dollars for Head Start!

District News

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March 2024 Learner of the Month, C.A.K.E. Recipients
C.A.K.E. Awards February 2024 Capri Casper 5th Grade Greenacres and Aubrey Davis 10th Grade Century High School

Congratulations to Roz, a Pre-K learner, and Mason, an 11th grade learner attending Century High School, who were chosen as the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 March C.A.K.E. award recipients. C.A.K.E. stands for Character, Attitude, Kindness and Encouragement.

Roz was nominated by her teacher, Mrs. Jordan Proctor. In her nomination letter, Mrs. Proctor wrote, “I would like to nominate Roz for the CAKE award for the joy, positivity, and kindness she shows to her teachers and classmates. Roz is always excited to come to school and eager to interact with her classmates. She greets us all by name and knows when someone is absent; she asks if they will be coming and if they are okay. She is a helper to peers who may need more support and loves to cheer them on when they are successful with difficult tasks. Roz is a great student and an example to me of someone with great character, attitude, unending kindness, and encouragement.”

Mason was nominated by Mrs. Jessica Woodland, Mrs. Cindy Youngstrom and Mr. Scott Eldredge. 

In her nomination letter, Mrs. Woodland wrote, “When I think of Mason, I think of a happy person. Every time I see Mason he has a big smile on his face. No matter what's happening in his life, he's always happy and pleasant. He is such a joy to be around.”

Mrs. Youngstrom wrote, “I would like to nominate Mason Dalton for the CAKE award because of his ongoing positive attitude under extremely difficult conditions. On the heels of his mother's unexpected passing, Mason's father began having life-threatening medical issues. During the last two years, Mason's positive attitude and cheery disposition have been inspiring for me to witness. With every hardship, Mason responds with positivity, jumping in to help solve, or at least lighten the family's burdens. Another valiant virtue Mason demonstrates is his love and loyalty to family. Because of dire circumstances, Mason's siblings went to live with extended family out of state. However, Mason chose to remain with his dad so he could support him and help him. Mason also cites that he has found comfort in his high school community and didn't want to leave Century. I smile every time I hear Mason lovingly refer to his father as "The Big Guy" and he is dedicated to serving him every chance he gets. Mason's attendance and grades have slipped at times because of the home life burdens he bears but he never gives up and he always comes back to being a student in good standing. I could give example after example of why Mason deserves this recognition but instead, I will leave you with a list of the virtues this young man lives every single day. Kindness, Love, Loyalty, Optimism, Patience, Perseverance, Resilience, Sacrifice, Service, Strength, Wisdom. I am honored to watch this young man navigate life's relentless beat down and always come out of it with a smile on his face!”

Mr. Eldredge wrote, “In my many years as an educator, I have had the pleasure of being around some incredible students. Mason stands out among those incredible students with his infectious, positive attitude. Every day he is in class, he has positively impacted his peers and myself. He faces each challenge life throws at him with optimism. As a teacher, it is my goal to offer hope and inspiration to my students, however, it's a special occurrence when a student like Mason becomes the source of hope and inspiration. Mason's ability to spread positivity and joy makes him extremely deserving of this award!”

Roz and Mason were recognized at the Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, March 12,, 2024. McDonald's provides each learner and their nominators with a gift card, along with $50 to purchase books for the school’s media center in the recipients’ names. 

PCSD 25 believes a safe, supportive, caring and respectful environment is critical to student learning. The District Education Foundation, in partnership with the local Johnson Family McDonald’s, supports the Learner-of-the-Month C.A.K.E. Award to recognize students who show great character.  The district recognizes one elementary learner and one secondary learner from October through May. Nominations for the C.A.K.E. Award are submitted by a teacher who has observed the nominee’s behavior, and are approved by the school’s principal. 

Back to School FAQs
Back to School

When is the first day of school for the 2024/2025 school year?

  • Wednesday, August 21, 2024

When is the last day of school for the 2024/2025 school year?

  • Thursday, May 29, 2025

How do I apply for my child to receive free and reduced meals?

Online Application Instructions

  • Free and reduced meals will continue to be provided for those learners who qualify during the 2024-2025 school year. To qualify for free and reduced meals, parents and guardians are encouraged to fill out the free and reduced meal application after July 1, 2024. For more information refer to our Food Services website

When is graduation for the Class of 2025?

  • New Horizon High School: Thursday, May 29, 2025 6:00 p.m.
  • Highland High School: Friday, May 30, 2025 10:00 a.m.
  • Century High School: Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00 p.m.
  • Pocatello High School: Friday, May 30, 2025 4:00 p.m.

When do I find out about transfers?

  • The elementary transfer meeting is Thursday, August 8, 2024.
  • Secondary schools transfers are notified within 60 days of submission of the application.

How do I transfer my learner?

Elementary

New Elementary Transfer Form

Returning Elementary Transfer Form

Secondary

High School/Middle School Transfer Application

When is registration?

  • Learners who are new to PCSD 25: Register online by completing the Online Registration. After completing the registration online, call your neighborhood school after August 1 to confirm.

  • In-Person new elementary school registration:

    Learners entering grades K-5 who are brand new to the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 may enroll for the 2024-2025 school year in-person on Monday, August 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    Families are required to provide their learner’s birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of residence. Please note: moving into or living within a school boundary does not ensure placement at a specific school. All school placements are based on available space in that grade level at that school. Visit Find My Enrollment to find your home school. 

When is schedule pick-up for middle school and high school learners?

  • August 7 and 8, 2024
    • 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    • 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

When is Back to School Night?

  • Middle School Back to School Night is August 19, 2024 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
School Date Time
Chubbuck Elementary August 19th 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Edahow Elementary August 20th 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Ellis Elementary August 19th 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Gate City Elementary August 19th 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Greenacres Elementary August 19th 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Indian Hills Elementary August 19th 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Jefferson Elementary August 19th 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Lewis & Clark Elementary August 19th 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Syringa Elementary August 19th 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Tendoy Elementary August 19th 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Tyhee Elementary August 19th 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Washington Elementary August 19th 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Wilcox Elementary August 19th 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Lincoln Early Childhood Center August 26th 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Where is my bus stop?

What time does my child’s school start? What time does my child’s school dismiss?

Start and Dismissal Times for Schools

What school supplies will my child need this year?

Elementary School Supplies

Middle School Supplies

High School Supplies are listed on the course syllabus

Where is the 2024-2025 school calendar located?

2024-2025 School District 25 Calendar

What are the upcoming school closure dates? (No School)

  • ALL Grades: Monday, September 2, 2024 - Labor Day
  • Grades K-5: Thursday & Friday, October 3 & 4, 2024 - Parent Teachers Conferences
  • Grades 6-12: School will be in session Thursday, October 3. Closed Friday, October 4, 2024 - Parent Teacher Conferences
  • ALL Grades: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - Election Day
  • ALL Grades: Thursday, November 14, 2024 - End of Trimester/Record Day
  • ALL Grades: Friday, November 15, 2024 - Teacher Professional Development Day
  • ALL Grades: Monday - Friday, November 25 - 29, 2024 - Thanksgiving Break
  • ALL Grades: Monday - Monday, December 23 - January 3, 2025 - Winter Break. School resumes Monday, January 6, 2025.
  • ALL Grades: Monday, January 20, 2025 - Idaho Human Rights Day
  • ALL Grades: Friday, February 7, 2025 - Parent Teacher Conference Grades K-8
  • ALL Grades: Monday, February 17, 2025 - President's Day
  • ALL Grades: Friday, February 28, 2025 - End of Trimester/Record Day
  • ALL Grades: Monday - Friday, March 24 - 28, 2025 - Spring Break
  • ALL Grades: Monday, May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day
  • ALL Grades: Thursday, May 29, 2025 - Last Day of School

What is the best way to monitor my child’s progress during the school year?

  • Parent engagement has a direct correlation to student success. PCSD 25 parents can log into the Campus Parent Portal and stay engaged with information at-your-fingertips throughout the school year. Parent favorites include:
    • Access to student grades 
    • Review attendance and absences 
    • Monitor assignments due or upcoming exams 
    • Notifications for School/District Announcements 
    • Lunchroom information 
  • To download the Campus Parent Portal app on your mobile phone. Visit the App or Play Store on your mobile device and search for “campus parent portal”. If you need login information, please contact the Help Desk: (208) 235-3219.

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