Superintendent's Welcome

Welcome to the electronic home of the Blaine County School District!  I am proud to serve as the Superintendent of a professional learning community that strives for excellence in all that we do.

Our vision is to become a model school district, and we have developed a mission to accomplish this task.  That mission is "to become a world class, student-focused community of teaching and learning" which includes every child and adult within our District boundaries.

Great community support and our educational partnerships allow us to include professional-technical academies and dual credit college courses for juniors and seniors at our new campuses in Hailey and Carey.  Community members of all ages may now use our facilities to take college classes and enjoy recreational opportunities, while getting to know our students better  These are policies recommended by the Community Assets Report.

All of our elementary schools now offer preschool, and child care facilities are also available at Bellevue, Hailey, Hemingway and Woodside.  Wood River Middle School has been expanded to accommodate continued growth, and our latest project has been the completion of a new elementary school in Woodside that opened in 2006.  This has enabled us to make all five of our elementary settings (K-5) neighborhood schools.  By doing so, we have eliminated bus routes and created a central gathering place for each of our separate communities.

When you consider our concept-backed building plans and the outstanding staff the Blaine County Schools have always been recognized for, you can see why we are so excited to lead this educational effort and share our enthusiasm with you.

Please take the time to explore our web pages, and do share your thoughts and ideas with us.

Dr. Lonnie Barber
Superintendent