Boise School District

It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.

The Boise School District is helping their kids with their mental health.

Last week, the Trump White House threw out rules saying federal agents could make immigration arrests in sensitive places like schools or churches. The new directive has left some parents in Idaho concerned about what this means for their children in schools.

“I think it would be good for adults to watch and listen and see how students are respectful of each other and their opinions.”

High and middle school students learned about the dangers of fentanyl use at the first Treasure Valley Youth Fentanyl Summit seminar.

Boise School District Board members and families met Monday evening to talk about expanding student mental health. The board has been working with Communities for Youth to start suicide prevention programs and curriculum throughout the district.

Hasler unsuccessfully ran for a seat on the board in 2022, and also applied to be appointed to the board in 2023 and spring 2024.

It can be hard to focus on an empty stomach, which is why, starting in the fall, the Boise School District will be offering free breakfast to its students.

The Boise School District will be offering free breakfast to all its students starting next school year and expanded free lunches to 20 schools.

As the demand for early childhood education grows, the Boise School District is working to come up with solutions that will benefit the Treasure Valley's youngest learners.