KSD3 News
2022-23 Updates from Superintendent Wendy Johnson
KSD3 NEWS
Fridays during the school year, Superintendent Wendy Johnson provides an update to parents, staff and the community. Below are links to updates sent during the 2022-23 school year.
6.2.2023
- Wrapping up & staying in touch this summer break
- π School property taxes dropping
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
5.29.2023
- πͺ Finishing the school year strong!
- π Free summer meals for kids
- π» Kuna summer family events
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
5.19.2023
- π΅οΈ What's next as we grow?
- π£ Gifford to lead our curriculum, instruction & assessment work
- β οΈ Graduations: What you need to know before you go next week!
- π Hubbard teacher recognized by state superintendent
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
5.12.2023
- π New principal for Initial Point
- π You're invited to virtual growth committee next Thursday
- π³οΈ Next Tuesday's election includes library trustee spot; no school items
- β οΈ Kuna High hosts Governor Little for fentanyl awareness event
- π£ Celebrating our team!
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
5.5.2024
- πOur amazing soon-to-be graduates have earned 160 years of college
- π Curriculum review opportunity through May 12
- π Reviewing our procedures when students want to change how they are identified
- π School Board to consider five policies from committee
- π΅οΈ What is AVID?
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
4.28.2023
- Deadlines approaching on open enrollment; calendar vote, communication survey
- Learning more about state tests
- Join us in celebrating teachers May 8-12
- Thank you to our first responders, support teams
- FMS art students create tile murals
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
4.21.2023
- ππ Please rank three options for 2024-25 calendar
- βοΈ Keeping up with the work of our school board
- π£ Kuna Grange honors KSD team members
- βοΈ Earn some money for summer by substitute teaching now
- π Driver's Ed instructors sought
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
4.14.2023
- β Get involved in shaping Kuna's future as we work to address growth
- βοΈ Digging into law changes impacting schools:
- State switches from funding all students to funding some
- Class of 2024 graduates will be first to benefit from Idaho Launch
- Updates to 30-year-old school transfer law. Reminder - deadline is April 30 to apply.
- In case you missed it:
- π Grant funds new ambulance simulator
- πΎ Partnership creates cultural exchange for our students & Japanese peers
- βοΈ Earn some money for summer by substitute teaching now
- π Driver's Ed instructors sought
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
4.7.2023
- π΅οΈ Parents: How are we doing?
- πͺ District policy committee begins work
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
- Community events & resources
Friday, March 17 & Friday, March 24
No update Spring Vacation
3.17.2023
- πCurious: Moving forward with the conversation, plans about growth & schools
- βοΈ Calendar Survey informs work for 2024-25 & 2025-26
- β οΈ Dangers of youth vaping focus of Idaho documentary airing Tuesday
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
- Community events & resources
3.10.2023
- π΅οΈWhere to vote in Tuesday's Kuna School District election; Polls open 8 am to 8 p.m.
- π Not registered to vote? Register at your polling place on Tuesday
- π Need more info before casting your vote Tuesday?
- π What would the bond mean for individual schools & their students?
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
3.3.2023
- π³οΈ Just five days left to vote early in Kuna bond election
- βοΈ Deadline for Open Enrollment requests for next year is April 30
- π Calendar Committee meets next week, please take the survey
- π Making big transitions easier for our tweens & teens
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
Opportunities & Resources
- β° Deadline to apply for new policy committee is Thursday
- π« Free resources available for parents to discuss the dangers of vaping
- π€ Sophomores, juniors can apply for Y.E.S. Summit
- π€ Next year's sophomores, juniors & seniors invited to apply for eGirls
2.24.2023
- βοΈ Get involved in decisions that impact your family through surveys, committees
- β¨οΈ Your feedback sought to help shape school calendar recommendations
- π Join committees
- Growth committee meets Thursday 6 p.m.
- Apply for Policy Committee
- Apply for Parent/Teacher Communication Committee
- π³οΈ Early in person voting starts Monday! Vote-by-mail requests due next Friday
- ππ§βπΌ See you Monday for the College & Career Fair
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
2.17.2023
We've been in the news this week; here's what's happening
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Our schools offer great choices
- π³οΈ Yes, there is a school election on March 14
- π Idaho Launch would help our kids pursue post graduation plans
- ποΈ Parent permission needed for some books to be checked out
- πBoard seeks teachers, students, parents for policy committee
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
2.10.2023
- π³οΈ Ask us election questions from the comfort of your home on Thursday!
- π Would you like to help on teacher/parent communication group?
- π€ Developer agrees to voluntary contribution to help with growth
- π Join the Kuna Kindness Challenge
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
2.3.2023
- π΅οΈ 'If I only knew about ...'
- π Would you like to help on teacher/parent communication group?
- π Has your family's housing changed?
- π Nominate a Kuna teacher for Idaho Teacher of the Year
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
1.27.2023
In this update:
- π€ Working together to reduce the impact of growth on our taxpayers, our kids
- πͺ Continuing the conversation & work to help support our kids
- π Superintendents' Council discusses facilities, calendar & policy process
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
1.20.2023
- πͺ KSD Future Ready: Work-place learning
- β‘οΈ We hope to see you Thursday night!
- β¨ New free assistance program for Kuna School District families β¨
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
1.13.2023
- β¨ Please plan to attend 'Helping Kids Choose Their Future' Jan. 26
- π Implementing closed, locked inside doors in our schools
- π Questions about the March 14 Bond?
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
1.6.2023
- Starting the new year right
- Request a mail-in ballot now!
- More voter information for March 14
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
12.16.2022
- Keeping kids safe from harm
- π Monday's school board report details on March bond, Capital Plan & more
- πLawmakers visit Swan Falls, listen to needs of school districts
- β‘οΈ Mark your calendars for Jan. 26
- π¦ Food distribution Monday
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
- π Community Events & Activities
12.2.2022
- π³οΈ Understanding your school property taxes
- π A Kuna homeowner's story: property value increased; school taxes decreased
- πͺ£ Local taxes help pay for gaps in state, federal funds
- π£ Help inform community about our Bond for Buildings
- β‘οΈExpect elementary report cards next Friday
- ποΈ Looking ahead in our schools
- KSD Job Fair Thursday!
- π Community Events & Activities
11.25.2022
No update Thanksgiving break.
11.18.2022
- πSo many do great things for our kids
- π³οΈ Want to help educate our voters on our upcoming bond election?
- π° Legislative page programs provide unique paid opportunity for students
- π Join our team and make a difference for kids, your community
- ποΈ Looking ahead
- π¦ Community Events & Activities π
11.11.2022
- β Board OKs 1st projects for voters to consider in plan to manage growth
- β Kuna school board wins support from Idaho's trustees for proposals
- ποΈ Honoring our veterans today
- β 2023-24 Calendar posted
- βQuestions, rumor mill: Lockers, correcting information, & plays
- ποΈ Looking ahead
11.4.2022
- β¨ Board to consider task force proposals for new schools on Tuesday
- βοΈ Weather reminders π¨οΈ
- ποΈ Looking ahead
10.28.2022
- β Key dates for next school year set β
- π Digging into your concerns
- π€ Working together to address growth
- π ICYMI: Thanking our principals
- ποΈ Looking ahead
- π Holiday Community Events π»
10.22.2022
- πͺ Working together to resolve concerns
- π¨Safety update: Drills, AED, Stop the Bleed
- β‘οΈ High School conferences Thursday
- π² Download the Kuna School District app!
- ποΈ Looking ahead
- π₯π³οΈ Learn more about Fire District vote
- π Holiday Community Events π»
10.14.2022
- π² Kuna School District app ready for you to download & log-in
- π Capital Plan Task Force reviews your feedback
- β Concerned about growth? Get involved in our Growth Committee
- β‘οΈ Reminder: Elementary early release days next week for conferences
- π Long-time KSD staffer to be honored tonight
- π§ New road closure starts Monday
- βQuestions, rumor mill: Middle school release time
- ποΈ Looking ahead
10.7.2022
No update - school not in session for state teacher professional development days.
9.30.2022
- π€© Your involvement makes a difference
- π€ What should parents do when they have a concern?
- β οΈ Short break starts Thursday, students return Tuesday
- π Food truck provides students real world experiences
- ποΈ Looking ahead
9.23.2022
- β οΈ School survey closes 10 p.m. tonight
- π ICYMI: We'll use one-time federal funds instead of emergency property tax
- βQuestions, rumor mill: What's happening with the dairy?
- ποΈ Looking ahead
9.16.2022
- π€ Engaging parents, community to problem solve together
- πParent accounts now available in Schoology
- π READY! for Kindergarten classes start soon
- ποΈ Preschool screening set for Oct. 19
- Look for your school trustee newsletter Monday
- ποΈ Looking ahead
9.9.2022
- β° Time to provide feedback ending soon!
- π KHS, SFHS to start at 7:35 a.m.
- βοΈUpdate on grades in PowerSchool
- β οΈ Suicide prevention phone number is now 988
- π Looking ahead
9.2.2022
- π Adjusting afternoon bell schedule at middle schools
- βοΈUpdate on grades in PowerSchool
- π¬ Join the conversation about growth & our schools
- π΄ Return to pre-pandemic meals
- Special event
- π Join our team! - Click photo to learn more
8.26.2022
- π Tracking enrollment & class sizes
- π±οΈ Help us plan for new schools
- π¨In an emergency, how can we reach your family?
- π PSST: There's a Kuna School District app! It's NOT PowerSchool
- π Get involved - Join an advisory council
- π Looking ahead
Wendy Johnson
Kuna School District Superintendent
I am a superintendent of an amazing school district in Kuna, Idaho. I have served the Kuna School District for 28 years as a teacher and administrator. I love serving children, teachers and families and having an impact on the future. #ksdready&resilient #ksdempower #futureready