Family Update - October 29 , 2026

“The key to improved learning for students is continuous job-embedded learning for educators.”

— DuFour et al., Learning by Doing (2024), p. 14

On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, students will have a day off from school, but learning will still be happening in D93! Instead of students filling our classrooms, teachers and professional staff will spend the day learning and growing together. I'm thrilled that we're able to welcome nationally recognized educator and author Bill Ferriter to D93 to help our teachers strengthen their collaborative work to improve student learning.

I can't think of a better way to live up to our November cornerstone of Learning & Literacy! One of the fundamental elements of our design for student success is providing teachers with opportunities to continually improve their professional practice. On Tuesday, they'll focus on identifying essential learning, using assessments to understand student progress, and developing more effective ways to support and challenge every learner.

Thank you for supporting our teachers and the important work they do every day! I'm grateful for the state funding dedicated to professional learning that makes opportunities like this possible. Investing in our teachers' continued growth is one of the best ways we can fulfill our promise to "Design Success for Every Student!"

We're off to a slower start than we hoped in the D93 Healthy Attendance Challenge, presented by Cafe Sabor! Our goal is to increase districtwide attendance by two percentage points, but we're not there yet. We need everyone's help to turn things around!

From October 1 through November 20, D93 students can earn up to four entries into a drawing for an incredible Disneyland vacation for a family of four, including airfare from Idaho Falls, hotel accommodations near Disneyland, and three-day park tickets!

🎟️ Two Ways to Earn Entries:

Students receive the higher number of entries earned through either option, up to four total. The lucky winner will be announced before Christmas Break!

💛 D93 Families, Let's Rally! Every healthy school day matters, and together we can get back on track. Help us reach our districtwide goal while giving your student a chance at a magical family vacation!