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District reports strong Summer Bridge outcomes at Alturas
Summary
District staff reported results from a five‑week Summer Bridge program that served roughly 283 K‑5 students at Alturas, partnered with YMCA, College of Idaho interns, Lee Pesky Learning Center, and community organizations. Attendance averaged about 94%, tutors reported measurable gains in decoding and fluency, and families responded positively.
District staff presented results from the five‑week Summer Bridge program at Alturas Elementary. Coordinators said the program served about 283 elementary students (rising grades 1–5), offered five weeks of academic instruction with enrichment, and partnered with the YMCA, College of Idaho interns, Barn‑Wise, Lee Pesky Learning Center (targeted reading tutors), Hunger Coalition (snacks), and local food service for meals.
Staff described classroom structures with small pods (teacher plus three support adults), three STEAM classrooms to give teachers prep time, a bilingual library and librarian funded in part by the BCEF, and a full‑time bilingual social worker. The Lee Pesky tutors ran 1‑to‑3 small groups and provided targeted language and decoding support; the post‑testing showed measurable gains across decoding and fluency measures in most grades.
Attendance was high (about 94% average daily attendance), staff reported strong family engagement and repeat staff participation, and Friday field trips and YMCA enrichment were part of the program model. Trustees praised the community partnerships and asked for continued monitoring of student outcomes; no board action was required.
