We’ve received a few questions about our safety protocols for Election Day. Last year was the first time we scheduled the November election as a non-school day. With the high turnout expected in a presidential election, shifting to a professional development day helped us avoid significant disruptions. We also found that November was an ideal time to replace our past practice of calendaring a professional development day the first week of October. A fall professional development day is helpful to check in on progress from our August professional development.

However, we don’t have enough extra instructional hours in the calendar to also make the May election (or the upcoming December 2nd special election) non-school days. For those elections, we will follow our long-standing practice of working closely with our Bonneville County school resource officers and the elections office to minimize disruptions.

In my 20 years with the district, we have never had a safety incident related to hosting elections in our schools. Even so, we remain mindful of the added risks and take appropriate steps to address them.

The Hillcrest High School community is once again spreading kindness through its annual Adopt a Family fundraiser! Each year, Hillcrest students and staff come together to support an average of 50 local families, helping them make the holidays a little brighter.

If you’d like to join in this heartfelt tradition, you can donate through Venmo using the QR code below or visit the link provided for more information. Every contribution—big or small—helps share the joy of the season and supports families right here in our D93 community.

Let’s come together to make this Christmas special for those who need it most.

Bonneville School District 93 partnered with local organizations, dedicated volunteers, and generous donors to provide Thanksgiving meals for dozens of families in need. This incredible community effort made sure families across D93 can enjoy a warm and memorable holiday meal.

Monday’s initiative was made possible through the support of the East Idaho Falls Rotary Club, students from the Hillcrest Interact Club, the D93 Maintenance Department, district office staff, and many others who worked together to assemble and distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes.

We would also like to thank the Brad Hall Foundation, WinCo Foods, and Headwaters Construction for their generous donations that made this effort possible.

This marks the third consecutive year that D93 has hosted this program — a true testament to what our community can accomplish when we come together. 🧡🦃

Bonneville Joint School District 93, in partnership with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and the Bonneville Education Foundation, has launched a district-wide safety initiative to equip every classroom with a FAST Bucket (First Aid Supplies & Tourniquets).

Developed by our own School Resource Officers, each bucket contains essential emergency tools to help teachers and students be prepared in critical situations. Our goal is to raise $40,000 by December 14th—a day of remembrance—to ensure every classroom has a FAST Bucket by Spring 2026.

Every donation makes a difference in helping us protect students and staff across D93.

Stress can play a surprising role in breastfeeding, sometimes making it harder for the body to release or produce milk, especially during times of fatigue, overwhelm, or emotional strain. Understanding how stress affects milk supply—and what simple steps can help—can make a meaningful difference for both parents and babies. From creating calm feeding routines to reaching out for support, small adjustments can help restore confidence and comfort during breastfeeding. Learn more about how stress impacts milk supply and practical ways to manage it here: https://www.eirmc.com/healthy-living/blog/how-stress-affects-milk-supply-and-how-to-manage-it