Communication Plan
North Star Communication Plan
As partners in our students’ education, we recognize the critical importance of clear and effective communication. We wanted to take this opportunity to share some of the various forms of communication that we use here at North Star and how you can help us ensure we have your accurate contact information.
Please ensure that email addresses, phone numbers and addresses are updated in Power School. We use this information to communicate with you by sending pertinent emails, making phone calls and occasionally sending mail. We rely on parents/guardians to keep all Power School information up to date.
In addition to email communication, our website www.northstarcharter.org includes important information such as staff directory, events, forms etc. We also keep live calendars that highlight events, days off and athletics.
School wide alerts or time-sensitive urgent communications (i.e. bussing issues, emergencies, snow days, etc.) will be communicated via text message for immediate dissemination.
We use both Facebook and Instagram for information about school events, calendar items, to highlight North Star students, club, team and teacher achievements.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Northstarcharterschool
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northstarcharterschool/
In the event that you cannot locate information on our website, we have created a chart below that should guide you through any communication needs you may have.
CONTACTS
Attendance
For elementary campus, email
mnilsson@northstarcharter.org
208-939-6090 X 1, then 1
For secondary campus, email
secondarysecondary@northstarcharter.org
208-939-6090 X 1, then 2
PTO
PTO president:
Dr. Maria Siruek
ptonnorthstar@gmail.com
Concerns regarding student behavior or academics
Grades K-5:
Shay Davis- K-5 Principal
sdavis@northstarcharter.org
Laiena Leatherman- K-5 Vice Principal
lleatherman@nothstarcharter.org
Grades 6-8:
Will Bogdanoff- Middle School Vice Principal
wbogdanoff@northstarcharter.org
Grades 9-12:
Andy Horning- Head of School, High School Principal
ahorning@northstarcharter.org
Career & College Information
Maria Chelko
mchelko@nothstarcharter.org
Counseling and other social/emotional needs
School counselors:
Danica Holladay
Grades K-5: dholladay@northstarcharter.org
Aspen Holland
Grades 6-8: aholland@northstarcharter.org
Maria Chelko
Grades 9-12: mchelko@northstarcharter.org
Registrar – Power School
Grades K-12
Jennifer Gibron
jgibron@northstarcharter.org
Business Office
Andrea McKinney
amckinney@northstarcharter.org
School Board
Board Clerk
Sheri Craig
scraig@northstarcharter.org
Human Resources
Joanna O’Donnell:
jodonnell@northstarcharter.org
Vanessa Brown:
vbrown@northstarcharter.org
Transportation
Joy Britton at Brown Bus Company
j.britton@brownbuscompany.com
ABOUT NORTH STAR CHARTER
North Star Charter School (NSCS) is a K-12 public charter school located in Eagle, Idaho. Founded in 2003, NSCS provides students a world-class education characterized by a safe, supportive and structured learning climate that encourages high academic achievement, intellectual confidence, leadership and virtuous citizenship. The school’s charter articulates the vision of its founders to think critically and to become virtuous citizen leaders in our local and world community.
We Look Forward to Getting to Know Your Family!
Our main admission entry points are kindergarten, sixth, and ninth grades. Applications for other grade-levels are fully considered, but admission is solely based on space availability due to student attrition.
ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
NSCS is committed to improving student achievement through high expectations for student engagement and meaningful preparation for postsecondary education and careers. Explore our Elementary, Middle and High School divisions.
HUSKY ATHLETICS
North Star athletics is committed to developing our student-athletes in an educational-based environment. Through a positive coaching atmosphere, student-athletes will be encouraged to expand their athletic abilities.
CAMPUS LIFE
Our students receive an exceptional learning experience enabling them to reach their full potential and discover their place in a world of possibilities.
Phone:
208-939-9600 (Main Office)
208-939-9645 (Attendance Line)
FAX: 208-939-6090
