February 28, 2025

Hello LPOSD Families,

One of my favorite times of year is coming up in March – we will be holding student-led conferences! Even more exciting, we have expanded conferences to include 7th & 8th grade students, along with all students at Clark Fork Jr-Sr High School. Sandpoint Middle School will hold student-led conferences beginning at 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 13, and finish midday on Friday. Other schools will have conferences all day on Friday, March 14.

Watching students take responsibility for sharing their academic and behavioral progress with their parents is truly rewarding. Not only does it build confidence, but it allows students to realistically assess their strengths, while setting goals for the remainder of the school year. You will hear directly from them about what they love and what they believe are challenges. It was always a joy to hear from my own kids as they led the conferences. Please join us in continuing to make the student-led conferences a highlight for the students and note the date on your calendar.

What are the benefits of student-led conferences?

Student Benefits

• Builds self-confidence and self-efficacy

• Builds communication and critical thinking skills

• Allows active involvement in the conference

• Further empowers student/parent communication

• Students learn to evaluate their own progress

• Students learn to take responsibility for their effort and learning

Parent Benefits

• Learn more about your child’s learning, effort and progress

• Provides an opportunity to help your child set positive goals

• Encourages active participation in communicating about education

• Eliminates waiting for “your turn” in a conference

• Allows for more time to communicate with your child at school

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership, bwm

Dr. Becky W. Meyer, Superintendent