School registration is next week

It's nearly time to head back to school and a number of key dates to get students prepared for fall classes in the Mountain Home School District are just around the corner.

The first day of school will be Thursday, Aug. 25.

School registration will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Liberty Elementary, Base Primary, East Elementary, North Elementary, West Elementary, and Hacker Middle School.

A list of school supplies and other registration information for each grade level may be obtained at the schools during registration or from the school district's website http:\\www.mtnhomesd.org. Supply lists also are available at local stores that sell school supplies.

MOUNTAIN HOME JR. HIGH SCHOOL

Registration for all Mountain Home Junior High Students who are new to the district will be at specified times on Aug. 10. Registration will be held at Mountain Home Junior High, 1600 E. 6th South St.

Students will register according to the following schedule:

* 8th Grade Students -- 8-10 a.m.

* 9th Grade Students -- 10 a.m. to noon. This is a pre-registration only, which will allow students to make class selections.

Parents will need to bring school records, birth certificates and the student's shot records.

All new and returning students also will need to attend registration at Mountain Home Junior High School on Aug. 17.

MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL

Mountain Home High School will host two student orientation sessions for students who are new to the district and are entering grades 10-12.

The first session will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, with the second session held that day at 7 p.m. Both sessions will be located at Mountain Home High School, 300 S. 11th East St., in the classroom wing.

Information will include bell schedules, school calendar, course descriptions, and general school guidelines (behavior, attendance and dress). Other information will be included as requested.

An appointment will be scheduled at the conclusion of each session to complete the paperwork required for enrollment, transcript evaluation, course placement, verification of immunization records and and other necessary matter. Two forms of identification will be required.

Although not mandatory, attendance at a session will speed the pre-registration process. New students and their parents are being encouraged to attend.

Registration for Mountain Home High School will be Aug. 17. Students will register according to the following schedule:

* Seniors 8-10 a.m.

* Juniors 10 a.m. to noon.

* Sophomores 1-3 p.m.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Idaho law requires that proof of immunization against certain childhood diseases be presented for children kindergarten through twelfth grade before attendance. Children who are not in compliance must be excluded from classes.

The Idaho Legislature recently approved new requirements for children entering Preschool and Kindergarten. Those students must have 5 doses of DTaP, 3 doses of Polio, 2 doses MMR,+ 3 doses of Hepatitis B, or to have a valid medical, religious or personal exemption form on file. An exemption is not valid if the parent has merely forgotten their child's immunization records.

Parents must bring a birth certificate and proof of immunization for new students entering kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Any questions should be directed to your child's school:

East Elementary School 587-2575

Hacker Middle School 587-2500

Liberty Elementary School 832-4665

MHAFB Primary School 832-4651

Mountain Home High School 587-2570

Mountain Home Jr. High 587-2590

North Elementary School 587-2585

West Elementary School 587-2595

In addition, the school district office can be reached by calling 587-2580.