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August - Welcome Back Newsletter

Posted Date: 08/06/26 (10:12 AM)


The Silver Trail Guide

So You Don't Get Lost!

August 6, 2026
Silver Trail Elementary School
 

Hi Miner Families!

Welcome back! We are gearing up and preparing for another fantastic year here at Silver Trail Elementary (STE). Whether you are a returning family or joining us for the first time, we are absolutely thrilled to see you and eager to kick off the new school year.

This year, our theme is "One Team. One Mission." At Silver Trail, we believe that you are a part of that team and that we are all working together for the purpose of every student at Silver Trail.

Below you will find information to help you prepare for our first day back together. We can't wait to partner with you this year. Let's make it a great one!

Sincerely,
Principal Harding
 

Class Lists | August 7

You will be able to login to PowerSchool to find out your child's teacher on Friday, August 7. Families will get to meet their teacher at Open House on August 11.

Our Class Placement Process
Please note that our staff puts a tremendous amount of care, thought, and intention into creating balanced, supportive learning environments for every student. When making placement decisions, we carefully weigh a wide variety of factors (including academic strengths, social-emotional needs, and classroom dynamics) to ensure every class is well-balanced and set up for success.

Because changes to one placement can impact the overall balance of an entire classroom, we are unable to accommodate individual request changes. Thank you for your trust and support as we work to create the best possible learning environment for all of our Miners!
 

Open House | August 11

Join us and meet your child's teacher, tour the school, get transportation badges for riding the bus, sign up to volunteer at STE this year, and bring your school supplies on Tuesday, August 11 from 4:00-6:00pm. We hope to see you there!
 

First Day of School | August 13

Silver Trail Elementary School key information flyer with school hours, attendance, lunch, nutrition, and communication details.
 

Bus Information

Transportation & Bus Routes
Q: When will my child's bus stop be available? Where can I find the route and schedule?
A: This year we are excited to offer a new tool for parents to track their child's bus in real time!
We are thrilled to bring BusRight to our families this upcoming school year! BusRight is an easy-to-use school bus tracking app. It lets parents see their child's bus location in real time. Parents can also get estimated arrival times and instant updates on delays. Students will pick up their bus pass at their school.
  • In August: Parents will get an invitation email. It will have instructions on how to set up your BusRight account.
  • Before School Starts: Your child's specific bus stops and schedules will be available in two places:
  1. BusRight app: Download the app from Google Play or the Apple iOS store.
  2. PowerSchool: Log in and click on the Transportation tab. There, you can see your child's bus number, stop location, and exact pickup/drop-off times.
 

Cafeteria Information

To add money to your child's account, please click on the "Child Nutrition / Menu" button below:
Child Nutrition / Menu
 

Technology Reminder

Kuna school district Policy 518 - students are not allowed to use their personal devices during instructional time (bell to bell). These include personal computers, iPods/MP3 players, cell phones or call watches, earbuds/wireless headphones, hand held gaming systems, smart glasses, electronic readers, tablets, and any other device that is not a school issued Chrome, smart watch or medical device.
 

2026-2027 Elementary Student Handbook

For FAQs and general information about KSD Elementary Schools, please click the "Elementary Student Handbook" button below:
Elementary Student Handbook
 
A parking lot map with instructions for pick-up and drop-off procedures.

Student Drop Off / End of Day Pick Up

Thank you for your patience at the end of the day and for following signs and staff directions to ensure the safety of all our students. At the end of each day, all Miners will go home in one of these 3 categories: Flagpole Pickup, Bus, or Drive Through.

  • Flagpole Pickup - students that walk home or have a parent park and collect students.
  • Bus - students that ride a bus
  • Drive Through - guardians that pick up their child from the west parking lot car line.
Drop Off/Pick Up Reminders


  • Safety of your child(ren) is our priority. Please pick up and drop off your child in the designated areas.
  • Be patient, especially as we start the school year and the pick/up drop off routines are new to many families. We will have staff to support you and others outside.
  • Give yourself extra time to safely drop off/pick up.
  • Be patient with other parents/guardians in the drop off/pick up line.
  • No drop off/pick up in the bus lane.
  • Do not park in the drop off/pick up lane. If you need to park, use a designated parking spot and thank you for not parking against the red painted curb in the west end of the parking lot,
  • Drop off may begin no earlier than 8:30 AM because there is no student supervision until then.
  • Pull forward as far as you can. Discuss with your child(ren) the type of car (color, make, model) you will be in at pick up.
  • Use designated cross walks to access the parking lot or sidewalks.
  • Call the office by 2:00pm if there will be a change in the way your child will normally go home so the teacher can be made aware. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) Notify the office of changes by 12:00 PM on Wednesdays.

Thank you for not parking against the red paint on the west end of parent pickup.
 
Text explaining how to manage ParentSquare account notifications for fewer alerts.
 

STE Monthly School Calendar

Calendar for August and September 2026 showing school events and dates.
 
Important Dates
  • September 7 - No School | Labor Day
  • September 14 - PTA Meeting @ 3:45 p.m.
  • September 30 - Parent/Teacher Conferences | 4:00-600 p.m.
  • October 1 - Parent/Teacher Conferences | 4:00-600 p.m.
  • October 2 - No School
  • October 9 - No School
  • October 12 - PTA Meeting @ 3:45 p.m.
  • November 3 - No School | Election Day
  • November 6 - End of Trimester 1
  • November 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break | No School
  • December 14 - PTA Meeting @ 3:45 p.m.
  • December 17 - Trail Ticket Assembly | K-2 @ 1:30
  • December 17 - Trail Ticket Assembly | 3-5 @ 2:30
  • December 18 - Sing- A-Long Assembly @ 2:30
  • December 21-January 4 - Winter Break | No School
 
Silver Trail Elementary Website
School Calendar - 2026-2027
Start & Release Times
 

Contact Us

Principal, Mr. Harding
tgharding@kunaschools.org


Vice Principal, Mrs. Bansemer
krbansemer@kunaschools.org


Silver Trail Elementary School