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Director Swift Named Iowan of the Day
The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products recently announced the selection of Kristin Swift as an Iowan of the Day for the 2022 Iowa State Fair.Swift has been an active volunteer in the Bondurant community for over 20 years. She dedicates countless hours to our school community through her work on the Bondurant-Farrar Board of Education, where she currently serves as president and is a board representative for a number of superintendent advisory committees.
Additionally, Swift is an active member of several other school-affiliated volunteer organizations, including the fine arts and athletics booster clubs as well as the education foundation. Having served in a multitude of volunteer roles, Swift has created strong, trusted relationships between the school board and community members throughout our district.
Swift, one of ten individuals selected, will be honored as the Iowan of the Day on Thursday, August 11 at the 2022 Iowa State Fair. She will be recognized with a presentation on the Anne & Bill Riley stage at 12:00 PM.
Please join us in thanking Kristin Swift for over 20 years of dedication and commitment to our students, staff, families, and schools. Her efforts continue to have a positive impact on the community of Bondurant.
To learn more about the Iowan of the Day program, visit www.blueribbonfoundation.org/iotd.
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Our schools are hosting a number of back to school events prior to the first day of school. With questions regarding these events, please contact your child's school office. We look forward to seeing you soon, Bluejays!
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Welcome Back Picture Opportunity
One of the goals of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is to create safe, equitable, inclusive, and supportive school environments in which every family, student, and staff member feels welcome and safe. Again this year, in alignment with this goal, the committee will again this year offer yard sign displays to welcome everyone back. These displays provide a fun photo opportunity to capture the start of the new school year.
#WelcomeBackBluejays displays will be available on Wednesday, August 17 and through the end of the day on Tuesday, August 23 at two locations around campus. One display can be found near the main entrance of the Bondurant-Farrar High School located at 1000 Grant Street North. A second display can be found near the main entrance of Anderson Elementary located at 400 Garfield Street SW.
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There are a number of job opportunities available for the 2022-23 school year! Check out our webpage to learn more about our these career opportunities and the benefits of joining our great team. For assistance with the online application process, please call our district office at 515-967-7819.
Learn more at www.bfschools.org/careers.
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Bondurant Celebrated as Community of Character
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University hosted the 2022 Iowa Character Awards on July 29 at Prairie Meadows Event Center. Twelve Iowa individuals and groups were recognized for their exceptional character, including the residents of Bondurant who received the Community of Character Award. Bondurant citizens were recognized for their focus on building a sense of community and belonging. Representatives from the city, public library, and school district were present to accept the award on behalf of the community.
FOX 17 aired a one-hour special on the 2022 award recipients. Bondurant's portion is viewable online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMd1l5AHs6k.
To learn more about the Character Counts awards, visit www.drake.edu/raycenter/recognition/ica.
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A Communication Guide for FamiliesThere can be a number of questions as we prepare for a new school year, and we are here to help! As questions arise, please reach out to us directly for accurate and timely assistance!
Not sure who to contact? Our staff directory, general inquiry form, and this reference guide can be found online at www.bfschools.org/contactus.
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