Sup's On: Student activity participation encouraged
Dr. Jarod Larson, Superintendent of Brandon Valley School District
With the school year approaching, a wide-variety of fall extracurricular activities are slated to begin in the coming days. I would strongly encourage all students to get involved. Participating in an extracurricular activity has tremendous benefits. Research studies have demonstrated that students involved in extracurricular activities have higher rates of academic achievement and are more likely to graduate from high school. In addition to the academic benefits, extracurricular activities teach valuable life lessons such as commitment, teamwork, leadership, and the acceptance of a role. Encourage a child’s participation - activities are a critical component of providing a well-rounded education.
If you are interested in the coming school year activities, the 2017-18 Master Activities Calendar is a valuable resource for activities and dates. It can be found on our district’s homepage (www.brandonvalleyschools.com). Located under Quick Links, the “Activities Calendar” is a centrally located document that outlines the year’s activities. As always, schedules are subject to change, but the activities calendar provides great information on all the district’s activities.
The deadline to get your child’s bus pass is Aug. 9. The deadline must be met for your child to be able to ride district transportation the first two weeks of school. If your child will be utilizing district provided transportation, please purchase your bus pass on-line at the webmall or at the transportation facility prior to the Aug. 9 deadline. In addition to the bus pass deadline, below are some upcoming dates for parents and guardians to be aware of as school approaches.
Important Up-coming Dates:
Wednesday, Aug. 9 – Bus Pass Purchase Deadline
Monday, Aug. 21 – Elementary School Open Houses
Tuesday, Aug. 22 – Intermediate School Open House
Tuesday, Aug. 22 - Middle School Open House
Wednesday, Aug. 23 – First Day of School
Wednesday, Aug. 23 – High School Open House
Visit our school webpages for additional information on the upcoming school year. If you have any questions feel free to contact us.
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