I want to take a moment to thank you for the way you have supported your children and our staff members through the challenges of this year.

A few years ago, I attempted my first . . . and last marathon. As we came out of Provo Canyon, we hit a long, flat, straight six-mile stretch to the finish line. When I saw it, I quit running. My pace slowed to a dogged walk and I thought there was no way I could make it down those last six miles. Just then another runner jogged up beside me and said, “You’ve got this. Keep going.”

That was it. Just a few simple words, but it made all the difference. I shook off my discouragement, took some long deep breaths, and willed myself to keep going. I regained my stride and kept going. A few miles later I was greeted by the wild cheers of my four girls who joined me in my push to the finish line.

That’s the kind of impact we can have on each other and on our kids. A few words of encouragement. A little support at the right moment. It matters more than we sometimes realize.

Thank you for being there for your children and for supporting our schools and the great people who work in them. Your support and encouragement makes all the difference.

Our community will be voting on a $9.6 million supplemental levy for Bonneville Joint School District 93.

As we have shared in recent budget updates, the district is currently facing a budget shortfall. This is due to two significant events.

Over the past three years, student enrollment has declined by approximately 300 students. Because school funding is based on student attendance, this has resulted in a significant loss of funds to our district.

To address this, we are planning $4 million in budget reductions for the upcoming school year. These reductions will happen regardless of the outcome of the May levy.

After three years of being funded based on enrollment, the state has returned to an attendance-based funding model. With an average daily attendance of 93%, this change results in approximately $6 million less in state funding each year.

For the past two years, we have used our fund balance to maintain key programs, but that fund balance will be depleted within a year without significant changes to our budget.

As part of those changes, the district has proposed an increase to the supplemental levy to prevent additional reductions and to help maintain programs and services currently in place in our schools.

We recognize that these are significant decisions and that the tax impact on our families is real. We are committed to providing clear and factual information so our community can make an informed choice. We will continue to share additional information and answer questions in the coming weeks.

Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme  

Superintendent of Schools  

Bonneville Joint School District 93  

During last night’s board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the 2026–2027 District school schedule, reflecting adjustments to start and end times across all schools.

With the opening of a new school and updated attendance 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.

We had a great conversation during Monday’s D93 Live, with much of the discussion focused on the district’s budget and what it means for our schools moving forward. Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared thoughtful questions and feedback.

If you missed it, you can watch the full conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FMCKncSiF/

Be sure to join us for the next D93 Live in May as we continue these important conversations with our community.

A big thank you to employees at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center for their generous support of Falls Valley Elementary. Through an online book drive, EIRMC staff purchased 157 new books for the school library.

These new additions will help fuel students as they work toward their impressive goal of reading 130 million words this school year.

We are grateful for this partnership and for EIRMC’s continued commitment to supporting student learning in our community.

Girls interested in mountain biking have a great opportunity coming up to learn more and get involved. GRiT (Girls Riding Together) is hosting a “Give It a Go” event on Thursday, April 23 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Freeman Park Bandshell.

This fun, welcoming event is designed for girls currently in 5th through 11th grade and their moms. Participants will be introduced to mountain biking and have the chance to learn more about the local co-ed NICA Youth Mountain Bike Team.

Whether you are brand new to the sport or just curious about getting involved, this is a great way to connect, ask questions, and see what the team is all about.

For more information and to register, visit trcmtb.com or use the QR code on the flyer.

Saturday, April 25th, 2026

Tautphaus Park Shelter #3

11:00am-2:00pm

A FREE Family Resource/Child Care Fair Your one-stop destination for community resources,

child care information, and family fun!

● Kids Yoga begins at 11am

● FREE Book for each child from Ready. Set. READ! Literacy Program

● FREE Hands on STEAM Projects

● FREE BBQ Lunch

● For more information email: ahowell@unitedwayif.org