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Do you want a great work environment? A great work/life balance? Excellent benefits? Do you enjoy helping our youth? We have several positions available NOW! Apply Here
New Student Registration

New Student Registration for the 2019/20 School Year is open. Register Here

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Swan Falls HS Update

Superintendent Johnson's Newsletter

View the past and recent newsletters from Superintendent Johnson to patrons and employees.

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New Legacy Pass & Military Service Discount

Legacy Pass

Legacy Pass holders may attend all home events for free. The pass is good for one year.

Eligibility - Kuna School District residents who are:

age 65 or older
and/or grandparents of Kuna High School students

Sign up - Eligible patrons will need to sign up at the district office, 711 E. Porter St. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and provide email, address, name and valid proof. The district will send a monthly schedule of events.

Benefits - Legacy Card will grant its holder free access to athletic*, choir, theater, band and orchestra events within the Kuna School District. The district's communications team will email Legacy Pass holders a monthly listing of events.

October 2019 Legacy Newsletter

*League rules may require full price for playoff events.

Veterans & Military Recognition Program

Veterans, National Guard, Reserve and Active Duty Military personnel who show valid military identification at Kuna School District events pay $1 for admission to events.

Questions?

Call Cheri Carr at 208.922.1000 ext. 1221 or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Athletic Sportsmanship for Parents

Parents ~

Playing sports is about much more than a single game. It’s more than a tournament and it’s more than a season. For kids, playing high school sports is about having fun, building lifelong friendships, preparing to take on future challenges, learning how to be a good teammate, and simply enjoying the sport.

So how can we as parents and coaches show up and support the student athletes in our lives, regardless of performance or the outcome of the game? We sat down with high school students and asked them—why they play, how they feel about parental pressure, and what kind of support they need before, during and after the game.

Watch the video to learn how we can collectively help create a fun and enriching sports experience for our student athletes. Once you’re done watching, feel free to share this video with students and parents at your pre-season meetings.

VIDEO

"The Parent Seat" explains the role of a parent during game day and provides suggestions on how they can cope with the roller coaster of emotions that they will feel.

VIDEO

The Kuna Way Award

Please help us to celebrate our colleagues and community partners who are examples of practicing the Kuna Way.

We are currently taking nominations this month's Kuna Way Award - please use this link (nominations due by Oct. 30th)

2019-2020 Kuna Way Award Recipients

August - Ross AVID Team & KSD Summer Technology Team
September - Kathy Purin, Kuna High School; Robert Benjamin, Transportation/Custodial; Other nominees

2018-19 Kuna Way Award Recipients

End of the Year 2019 Winners

New to Kuna Schools

Welcome to Kuna School District!

We are excited to serve your children at our 10 schools!

Find more information on how to get started and answers to frequently asked questions here.

KSD3 News

Looking for the latest information on what is happening in the district.

Read the latest news here

School Alert Text Messaging

Text messaging is just another important tool Kuna School District is implementing as a way to communicate to parents

District and Community EFlyers

School and school district approved eflyers will keep you informed about upcoming school activities, programs, and events

Events

JUNE 2019

Session 1 High School Summer School - June 10 to 28

Kuna Board of Trustees regular meeting - June 11

JULY 2019

Session 2 High School Summer School - July 8-26

Kuna Board of Trustees regular meeting - July 9

AUGUST 2019

Registration

New-to-Kuna 6-12 grade students

Aug. 9 - 9 a.m. to noon at secondary schools

Returning 6-12 students

Initial Point High School

Aug. 8 - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Aug. 9 - 1 to 7 p.m.

Kuna High School

Aug. 13 - Seniors noon to 6 p.m.
Aug. 14 - Juniors noon to 6 p.m.
Aug. 15 - Sophomores noon to 6 p.m.
Aug. 16 - Freshman noon to 6 p.m.

Kuna Middle School & Fremont Middle School

Aug. 13 - 8th graders 4 to 7 p.m.
Aug. 14 - 7th graders 4 to 7 p.m.
Aug. 15 - 6th graders 4 to 7 p.m.

Kuna Board of Trustees regular meeting - Aug. 13

K-5 Back to school night 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Aug. 22

First day of school - Aug. 26

SEPTEMBER 2019

No school - Labor Day - Sept. 2

OCTOBER 2019

No school in-service days - Oct. 3-4

NOVEMBER 2019

No school teacher inservice - Nov. 1

No school - Thanksgiving break - Nov. 25-29

DECEMBER 2019

No school - Christmas break - Dec. 23 through Jan. 3

JANUARY 2020

Students return from Christmas beak - Jan. 6

No school - Idaho Human Rights - Martin Luther King Day - Jan. 20

FEBRUARY 2020

No school - Presidents' Day - Feb. 17

MARCH 2020

No school - Spring Break March 23 to 27

Rumors, Questions, Feedback

If you heard a rumor and want clarification or want to give feedback, please use this link

Boys & Girls Club

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The Kuna School District partners with the Boys and Girls Club to provide after school programs for our elementary students. Currently, the Boys & Girls Club are exploring the possibility of establishing before school care.

Please view the f act sheet online that gives details about the Kuna Club as well as contact information.

2019-2020 Bell Schedule FAQs

On July 10, 2019, a letter to all parents went out via email. Here is a copy of that letter.

FAQs

Q: How does the elementary start times compare with start times in other districts?

A: Our 2019-20 start times are similar to those in adjacent school districts:

West Ada School District begins at 8:45 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 9:15 a.m. Wednesdays
Boise School District begins at 8:45 a.m. at four schools and 9:15 a.m. for nine schools
Nampa School District begins at six schools at 8:20 a.m., one school at 8:45 a.m. and seven schools at 8:50 a.m.

Q: Why doesn’t the district use levy for learning funds to buy more buses?

A: Last year, we asked parents and the community to prioritize uses of our levy for learning. Of the 15 priorities, bus schedule ranked 14th. Levy funds were dedicated to the top priorities identified by the parent and community, they are:

Hire 20 teachers to address areas of classroom overcrowding and add auto body repair, diesel mechanics, and agricultural classes
Continue free full-time kindergarten
Provide new English and science instructional materials, replace Chromebooks and musical instruments
Continue focus on safety and prevention by:
- maintaining school resource officers
- increasing prevention staffing and training
- making critical building improvements

Q: Why doesn’t the district switch the start times and allow secondary students to start later and get more sleep?

A: This option could work if students did not also participate in extracurricular activities such as sports and music. About 60% of our students participate in extracurricular activities. These activities require students to travel in after school to compete. A later start time would result in a later end time. Students in extracurriculars would lose too many hours of classroom instruction with their teachers and could be at greater risk of failing.

Q: Why can’t elementary and secondary students ride the same buses?

A: This scenario was explored as an option, but dismissed because of concerns about safety and supervision on buses with younger and older students.

Q: How many buses does the district have?

A: The district owns 47 buses, 39 are used every day to transport children to and from school. The eight remaining buses are older and used if a bus breaks down or if a bus is needed for a field trip or extracurricular activity. These buses log about 52,219 miles per month or about 419,359 miles a year.

Q: Why was the release time for Wednesday changed to only one hour early this year?

A: This change was made last school year to accommodate our busing schedule. Prior to last school year, Wednesday collaboration has always been a one hour early release.

Q: Wouldn’t contracting for bus services help solve this problem?

A: No. Other area school districts that contract for bus services have similar schedules for elementary schools. Those contractors also are experiencing challenges hiring drivers in a tight job market.

Bond and Levy Information

District Budget

KSD Board of Trustees

Assessment and Accountability

2017 Information

2019 Information

Voting FAQ Espanol

How the 2017 Bond & Levy was spent

KSD Renewal Levy Information Video

Understanding the Levy & your Tax Bill

Academic Programs

Student Support Services

Health Services

Human Resources

District Operations

Facilities - Maintenance

Child Nutrition

Business Office

Swan Falls High School UPDATE

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Kuna’s third high school named: Swan Falls High School

The Kuna Board of Trustees Tuesday selected the name -- Swan Falls High School -- for the district’s third high school under construction on Linder and Columbia roads and slated to open in fall 2020.

More than 100 ideas were submitted to the Board to consider earlier this year. Last week, trustees narrowed the name choices to three -- Desert View, Swan Falls and Mason Creek and asked the the community to weigh in on their favorite.

The survey proved to be the district’s most popular, drawing more than 1,800 entries with Swan Falls receiving the most support.

Swan Falls references a popular recreation area and significant wildlife area along the Snake River about 20 miles south of Kuna. It is the site of the Swan Falls Dam, operated by Idaho Power. The original dam was built in 1901 to provide electricity to nearby mines. According to Idaho Power, Swan Falls is the oldest hydroelectric generating site on the Snake River.The old plant became a museum, when Idaho Power built a new power plant in the mid-1990s.

Comments provided by survey takers highlight the importance of the area to the Kuna community:

“I grew up in Kuna and with it being such a small town at the time, Swan Falls was a major entertainment destination for swimming, fishing, hiking and camping. I learned how to drive down there and made some of my best memories there. I think it would be a fitting name for a place that should also be a place of great experiences and learning opportunities, much like Swan Falls was for me.”

“I think Swan Falls is a relevant geological landmark where we have the largest concentration of raptors in the United States. To me, that is something to cherish and to be proud of. ”

“Swan Falls is a spectacular feature in a beautiful canyon that is important to all creatures in the area. It's a symbol for Kuna, and nestled in the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA for which we are known.”

The district broke ground on the first phase of Swan Falls High School March 5. The first phase of the school, a career technical education center and general education classrooms will open in fall 2020.

In March 2017, Kuna patrons approved a $40 million bond, $25 million of which was earmarked for the first phase of the new high school. The district purchased land at Columbia and Linder roads in August 2017. Plans and permits for the school were approved in November 2018 and site preparation is underway. Future additions to the school will depend on resources and community support of future bonds and levies.

MASCOT: Chargers

COLORS: Silver & Black with a hint of blue.

100: EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

100: Vision and Mission Statement

200: SCHOOL BOARD

200: School District Name
202: Public Charter Schools
207: Public Charter School Petition

BOARD

210: Composition of the Board
212: Functions and Duties of the Board
214: Duties of Board Officers
215: Board Policy
216: Code of Ethics
218: Membership in State and National Associations
220: Compensation for Expenses
222: Board Member Conflict of Interest

TRUSTEES

240: School District Trustee Zones
242: Trustee Qualifications
244: Trustee Nomination and Election
246: Trustee Vacancy

MEETING/PUBLIC RECORDS

260: Agenda Preparation
262: Board Meetings
264: Annual Meeting of the Board
265: Public Participation at Board Meetings
266: Regular Meetings of the Board
268: Special Meetings of the Board
270: Executive Sessions
272: Minutes of the Meeting
274: Quorum at Board Meetings
276: Access to Public Records

277: Record Retention and Destruction Record Retention and Destruction
280: Waivers of State Board of Education Rules

CIVIL RIGHTS

290: Discrimination Prohibited
292: Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities
294: Civil Rights Grievance Procedure
296: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Hearing Procedure

Weather

District Policy

Kuna Mission and Vision

Mission

The Kuna School District inspires each student to become a lifelong learner and a contributing, responsible citizen.

Vision

Working together with parents, community resources and educators, each student who graduates from the Kuna School District will have the knowledge and skills necessary to be able to have the future he/she desires.

(208) 922-1000
Fax: (208) 922-5646

711 E. Porter Street Kuna, Idaho 83634