District News

The D91 Online Academy has limited openings for students in Grade 7-12 who are looking for an online option for second trimester. Interested students should contact the D91 Online Academy registrar at (208) 525- 7507 by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23.  The D91 Online Academy for Grades 7-12 offers a selection of rigorous courses through a partnership with the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance. Students need access to reliable internet service to participate in D91 Online Academy and parental/adult support is a key factor in student success. Information about registration for D91 K-6 Online Academy will be posted soon.

Compass Academy and Skyline and Idaho Falls high schools have moved to Stage 3/Yellow with a hybrid schedule. The shift is being made because D91 is seeing a disproportionate number of its COVID-19 cases in the high schools, and the district is trying to be proactive to minimize the spread of the virus. In addition, we have seen high absentee rates in the high schools. Click Here to View COVID-19 Data (Updated Oct. 23), which is updated as cases are confirmed with Eastern Idaho Public Health. FAQ on Hybrid Schedule. (updated Oct. 13).

Idaho’s new Strong Families, Strong students program provides Idaho students access to grant dollars that could be used to purchase educational goods and services such as laptops, internet connectivity, etc. Applications are being accepted through Dec. 15, 2020. Awards will be granted according to economic need and then on a first come, first serve basis. Eligible families can receive a credit of up to $1,500 per child or up to $3,500 per family. Strong Families, Strong Students FAQ. Learn more at by clicking here. 

Apply Today! Questions? Send them to strongfamilies@osbe.idaho.gov

The Board of Trustees recently made an update to the 2020-21 School Calendar making Tuesday, Nov. 3, a districtwide Learn At Home Day. Many of D91’s schools serve as polling places, and because of concerns associated with COVID-19, the county elections office had requested that schools be closed on election day. For more information about the upcoming election, go to https://www.co.bonneville.id.us/index.php/elections

Idaho has new immunization requirements for 12^th graders effective with the 2020-21 school year. Seniors are now required to be up-to-date on the meningococcal conjugate vaccine. Students who received their first dose of meningococcal vaccine before the age of 16 must have two doses of the vaccine OR students who received their first dose of meningococcal vaccine at 16 or older or those who have never receive a dose, must have one dose of the vaccine. Learn more.

D91 students will be eligible for a free breakfast and/or a free lunch until Dec. 31, 2020 or the funding runs out. This special program is available as a result of a waiver that was just approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Friday take-home meals for students are still available and should be ordered on Wednesdays. To view the press release, please click here.