October - A Great Start & A Season of Growth

        What a great start to the school year! September flew by, especially with the timing of Homecoming. The week is always a little crazy but awesome filled with school spirit, great memories, and plenty to celebrate. Our volleyball and football teams both picked up wins, with the Homecoming parade being a highlight. Seeing our students, families, staff, alumni, and community come together reminded me once again what makes Clark Fork so special.  The genuine care and support our community pour into our school and students is something I never take for granted. You continue to show up, cheer us on, and believe in the future of our kids. That support matters and is a big part of what makes being a Wampus Cat so special.

        On October 2, students will not be in attendance as our teachers spend the day in professional development. We will review our school goals and strategies for continuing to support student growth and learning. Our fall testing is complete, and staff will use that data, along with classroom assessments, to better understand and support each individual learner. We are committed to providing every student with opportunities to grow academically, personally, and socially. We have a full six weeks of instruction before conferences and will continue to focus on a growth mindset and individual student growth throughout the year.

        On another note, there is a great winter opportunity for students interested in skiing or snowboarding. NIMSEF is offering scholarship assistance to help students experience Schweitzer Mountain Resort this winter. Learn more at nimsef.com. This is an amazing opportunity for our students and the application window is now open!

        Thank you for always being a part of our Wampus Cat Family and for the Wampus Cat Pride that is shown every day!  This school is a special place and we appreciate you partnering with us. 

Cats CARE - Character, Achievement, and Respect Empower students to learn. Join the Pride!

                                                                   
GO WAMPUS CATS!       

Sincerely, Phil Kemink

Principal, CFHS

Phil.kemink@lposd.org

208.255.7177

Chromebook Care Reminder

As we begin the new school year, we ask for your help in reminding students to handle their school-issued Chromebook with care. These devices are an essential learning tool used every day in the classroom.

This year, replacement Chromebooks and repair parts are in very limited supply nationwide due to increased demand and manufacturing constraints. As a result, if a Chromebook is damaged, repair or replacement times may be significantly longer than in previous years.

Please encourage your student to:

• Use headphones carefully, inserting and removing the plug gently to avoid damaging the headphone jack.

• When using a Chromebook charging cart at school, make sure the charging cable is unplugged before removing the device.

• Carry the Chromebook with both hands whenever possible.

• Keep food and drinks away from the device.

• Avoid placing heavy items on top of the Chromebook or dropping it.

• Store the Chromebook safely in a backpack or protective case when traveling.

Taking a few extra moments to care for these devices helps ensure every student has reliable access to the technology they need for learning throughout the school year.

Thank you for your partnership and support.

LPOSD Technology Department