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Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year. The first day of school is always exciting and full of promise for each child in kindergarten through grade 12.

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Read about and see great images of student learning across SD8. A special congratulations to all SD8 graduates and their families.

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Storytelling: As part of our focus on literacy, Blewett Elementary School invited local storyteller, "Mike Funergy" to share tales that engaged our students in fun and imaginative ways. Students learned that a story does not have to be told the same way every time.

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Read about student participation in the recent federal election, fabulous bus drivers and firefighters who support children, the 2025 SD8 Youth Pow Wow and more...

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In this edition, learn more about outdoor learning, scholarships, kindergarten registration and our new School Messenger app.

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As we approach spring break starting March 17, the pace of learning in our schools seems to accelerate. Children are working hard to improve their reading, writing, number and math skills, science knowledge...

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We’re a month into 2025, and it’s so exciting to see snow! In schools right now, schools are offering ski trips and other opportunities for outdoor activities with great support from our bus drivers and other transportation staff who make sure children and youth get where they are going and back again safely during and after school hours. 

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The students at Blewett Elementary are very excited to be participating in a number of clubs this year. 

Tech Club: Students gather in the Numeracy Nest to play Mindcraft for Education or other school appropriate tech games and activities. Students have access to our basic robotic tools to learn basic programming as well as Lego and other fun hands-on techology.

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