Blackfoot School District #55
ADMINISTRATION

The mission of Blackfoot School District No. 55, in partnership with the community, is to prepare students for the future by enabling every student to gain knowledge and skills, to develop confidence, to value life-long learning, and to become responsible contributing members of our changing world.
Meetings
IEC Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at Independence High School at 6:00 p.m. Please come and enjoy a light meal and brainstorm ways to better serve our children in the Blackfoot Schools.
Meeting Schedule
01-12-2021
02-09-2021 Planning Public Hearing
03-09-2021 Finalize Public Hearing
April-Public Hearing (Date to be determined)
May-BHS Pow Wow
Meeting Minutes

INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM
270 E. Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
208.785.8800 Fax:208.785.8809
2020 - 2021 American Indian Education Staff
American Indian Education Director
Joy Mickelsen
Blackfoot School District Office
208.785.8800
American Indian Education Assistant Director
Debra Steele
Fort Hall Elementary School
208.237.2207
American Indian Education Liaison
Parvenah Christensen
Independence High School
208.680.5474
American Indian Education Teacher
Merle Smith
Blackfoot High School
208.785.8810
American Indian Education Para
Michele Hernandez
Stalker Elementary School/Groveland Elementary School
208.785.8841
American Indian Education Para
Elaine Watson
Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade/Wapello Elementary School
208.785.8838
American Indian Education Para
Yulisa Castanda
Stoddard/Ridge Crest Elementary
208.785.8832
American Indian Education Para
Terrence Pocatilla
Mountain View Middle School
208.785.8820
American Indian Education Committee Board
Board Chairperson - Marci Flores
Board Vice Chairperson - Taryn Shoyo
Board Secretary - Nicole Johnson
Board Student Representative - Claire Edmo
Kids are our core
Educators are our foundation
Parents, families, and community are our partners
Connections
Communication
Collaboration
Innovation
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