Episodes
Monday May 13, 2024
Episode 19 - What is ParentSquare?
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
One of the Superintendent’s Advisory Council's long-standing requests has been for the district to use one tool to support two-way communication between families and teachers.
Thanks to a lot of work by folks across the district, we’re happy to announce that Kunas School District is launching a new tool for two-way communication for parents and teachers called ParentSquare
Host: Wendy Johnson, Superintendent of Kuna School District
Guest:
- Sydney Gianell
- Betsy Keller
- Allison Westfall
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
Episode 18 - Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Coalition
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
Together We Can Episode 18 - Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Coalition
In February, we hosted a workshop for parents about internet safety and today John Klauer and Victor Dominguez of the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Coalition are here to talk about efforts underway in Idaho to help families and children.
Host: Wendy Johnson, KSD Superintendent
Guests:
- John Klauer
- Victor Dominguez
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Episode 17 - The Dual Language Program & Diploma Seal of Biliteracy
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Episode 17 - The Dual Language Program & Diploma Seal of Biliteracy
16 years ago we launched the Dual Language program to provide our families choice and opportunity for students to learn in two languages: English and Spanish and this year we will offer our first-ever high school diploma with a seal of biliteracy!
Host:
- Wendy Johnson, Superintendent
Guests:
- Samantha Christopher
- Courtney Shearer
- Yojan Mancilla-Ayala
- Kevin Gifford
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Together We Can - Episode 16
What is the KHS U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps or JROTC?
Today, we are talking about an opportunity at Kuna High School that is unique in the state of Idaho, our U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps or JROTC program at Kuna High School
We have some special guests to talk about the program.
Host: Wendy Johnson, KSD Superintendent
Guests:
- Timothy Lievsay, TSgt, USAF (Ret)
- Bobbi Wooten parent of a JROTC graduate
- Student Cadet/Maj. Abigail McCoy
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Episode 15 - What is High School Intervention?
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Together We Can - Episode 15
What is High School Intervention?
In today's episode, Wendy talks with Principals David Beymer and Robbie Reno and parent Amanda Sheppard about what High School Intervention is and why it is important.
Host: Wendy Johnson, Superintendent
Guests:
- David Beymer
- Robbie Reno
- Amanda Sheppard
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Episode 14 - What is AVID?
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Episode 14 - What is AVID?
Host: Superintendent, Wendy Johnson
Guest:
- Michelle Tripp, Principal
- Skylynn, 5th Grader
- Kierra, Parent
Today, we are talking about some teaching strategies that are being used in a systematic way in our district to help improve student learning. As a group, they are called AVID or Advancement via individual determination.
Ross Elementary School has been leading the way in using these strategies and will be featured as an AVID showcase school this year. Today, we are joined by three guests from Ross to share what AVID looks like for educators, students, and parents.
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Episode 13 - Driving Tips for Your Teens
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Episode 13 - Driving Tips for Your Teens
Host: Superintendent, Wendy Johnson
Guest: Tabitha Smith
In this podcast, Wendy chats with Tabitha Smith, Teen Driver Safety Program manager with the Idaho Transportation Department, about tips for parents as we prepare our youth for an essential skill: driving.
Links to resources mentioned in the Podcast:
- ShiftIdaho: https://shift-idaho.org/
- Alive at 25: https://aliveat25.us/id
- Parent Student Driving agreement/contract: https://www.cdc.gov/parentsarethekey/agreement/index.html
- Students Against Destructive Decision (SADD): https://www.sadd.org/
- AAA: https://www.ace.aaa.com/automotive/driver-education/teen-programs.html
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Episode 12 - Celebrating 100 Years of Kuna High School
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Today we are talking about a special celebration happening this year!
100 years ago our community dedicated its first Kuna High School building and KHS will graduate its 100th graduating class in May.
Host: Wendy Johnson, Superintendent of the Kuna School District
Guest Panel:
- Kuna School Board Chairman Kim Nixon
- Owyhee County Historical Museum Director Eriks Garvso
- Former KSD Superintendent Doug Rutan