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2008-2009 School Year

Information for Parents and Students

By Kelly Reisig

School for Senior High Students will begin August 18th. School for Bluffs Middle School Students, Elementary Students and Preschool Students will begin September 2nd. The following is a list of helpful information to help parents and students:

New Students	Physical Forms	Calendars
Orientations	Open Houses	Supply Lists

NewStudents:
Beginning August 4th, register your elementary child at your neighborhood elementary building.

Bluffs Middle School students may begin registering August 1st in the counseling office.

Scottsbluff High School students need to call 635-6243 to set up an appointment to register for classes starting August 6th.

Enrollment Requirements -
1) Identification – Certified Birth Certificate
Nebraska State Statute and Board Policy require reliable proof of the student’s identity and date of birth upon enrollment for the first time in the Scottsbluff Public School District. The person enrolling the student must provide a certified copy of the student’s birth certificate. (Certified shall mean a certificate with a raised seal as issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics.)

2) Immunization Records
The Immunization Law in Nebraska requires schools have a record on file of a student’s immunization history before they can attend school. Waivers signed in the past are no longer valid. New waivers for medical or religious reason will require a physician or Notary signature. Waiver forms are available from your school secretary or school nurse.

3) Physical Examination Forms
Parents are reminded that all children entering kindergarten, seventh grade or transferring from out of state must have a physical examination prior to the start of the school year. All kindergarten students are now also required to have an eye exam.

PhysicalExaminations:

Before a student enters Scottsbluff Public Schools for the first time, enters kindergarten, or seventh grade, they must have a completed physical examination by a doctor. Student athletes must also have a physical examination done by a doctor.

Physical Exam Form

Kindergarten students and new students from out of state must also have a vision exam.

Vision Exam Form

SchoolCalendars:

This year, Scottsbluff Public Schools will split their schedule. The high school will begin August 18th, and BMS and all elementary schools will begin September 2nd. To see the full academic year calendar, click on the link below:

BMS orientation for parents and students will be held in August. Students and parents can pick up schedules and visit classrooms.

9th Grade Orientation - August 15th 8 am-2 pm

6th Grade Orientation - August 28th
Last Name A-L 8-10am
Last Name M-Z 10am-noon

7th Grade Orientation - August 26th
Last Name A-L 8-10am
Last Name M-Z 10am-noon

8th Grade Orientation - August 27th
Last Name A-L 8-10am
Last Name M-Z 10am-noon

OpenHouses:

September 4th -
Lincoln Heights Elementary TBD

Longfellow Elementary TBD