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With afterschool childcare being such a financial burden on families this is a wonderful alternative. Kids even get substantial after school snacks every day when they get to the club before starting fun and organized activities, sports and games. The cost of the kids attendance is covered mostly through donations. There is just a $25 annual fee per child and parents must attend an orientation.

You may have noticed smoke in the sky in Boise yesterday... In the process of being demolished, Valley View Elementary School caught fire.

A Boise School District spokesman said the graffiti included a bomb threat.

I love that we are hearing so much lately about local schools doing things to benefit the students long term. It's not just about math and reading, there is so much more to learn. Just like the story I wrote last week about the Kind Kids Club at Galileo STEM Academy in Eagle...

Students at Lewis and Clark Elementary School in Caldwell are now learning how to have a healthy lifestyle. They have a brand new track! The kids are so excited about it and love getting out there and walking or running on it. It was all made possible by a $15,000 grant from FitOne to help kids get active...

This just might put a smile on your face.  More proof that kids are cool! Clap along if you feel like it's something you want to do.