Family Update - August 27, 2026

With the opening of a new school and updated boundaries, the district has worked carefully to design a schedule that supports safe, efficient transportation and consistent school routines for students and families.

The updated schedule streamlines elementary start times into three groups, replacing a wider range of start times currently in place. This adjustment allows for improved bus routing and provides drivers with additional time between routes, helping ensure students arrive safely and on time despite increased traffic and growing enrollment.

Under the new schedule:

These changes were developed through collaboration with school leaders and transportation staff, with careful consideration given to instructional time requirements, traffic patterns, and the complexity of running multiple bus routes each day.

While adjustments like these can take time for families to adapt to, the goal remains clear: providing a safe, reliable, and efficient schedule that supports student learning across D93.

The full district schedule is included below for your reference.

As we shared in July, we are implementing a new transportation routing system that will provide more accurate route information, improved communication, and real-time GPS tracking for families.

Our transportation team will present bus routes to the School Board on Wednesday, including bus stops, and estimated pick-up and drop-off times. Families do not need to register separately for bus service, but they should use the School Bus Lookup Tool before school starts to confirm their child’s route and stop information.

We appreciate your patience as we complete this transition. Bus information will be available before the first day of school.

Beginning this school year, Idaho law requires public schools to provide students with a moment of silence of at least 60 seconds at or near the beginning of each school day.

During this time, students will remain silent and may individually choose to reflect, meditate, pray, or engage in another silent activity. School employees will not direct students regarding how they should use this time.

Idaho law provides parents and guardians the opportunity to discuss with their child how they would like their child to use the moment of silence. We encourage you to have that conversation with your child.

Teachers will simply provide the required time, maintain a quiet environment, and respect each student's individual choice.

Thank you for your partnership as we implement this new requirement.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Exciting News!! Eight (8) elementary schools have been awarded the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant for the 2026–27 school year! This is a record for our school district. We are very excited about the opportunity to provide students with fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school year. Our goal is to begin sharing fresh fruits and vegetables in the classrooms as soon as possible. Due to the late start this year, we are currently planning to begin in late-September. Congratulations to these schools: