Welcome to the Blair Community School District. The school district of Blair encompasses over 142 square miles and services the northeastern portion of Washington County, including the city of Blair. Currently, student enrollment for grades K-12 exceeds 2,200 students. 154 certified staff members and 117 support staff are employed to ensure the best education possible for our youth.
Blair is one of the 25 largest school districts in the State of Nebraska and maintains the highest accreditation from the Nebraska State Department of Education, as well as membership in the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. The patrons of the Blair Community School District have made a commitment to quality education, and this is reflected by the excellent facilities available to our students. The three K-2 elementary schools have recently been remodeled and each has received an addition. Blair High School opened to student in 1970.
A full range of academic and activity programs ensure that the young people of the Blair Community School District are given every opportunity to explore their potential. Computer technology is emphasized at all levels. Every classroom in the district is networked and Internet accessible. Students are challenged in a core curriculum of language arts, social studies, science and mathematics. Additional courses are offered in fine arts, physical education, health, vocational education and computer education. Over 60 separate clubs, organizations, activities, and athletic teams are part of the strong co-curricular program in the Blair school system.
Mission Statement
The mission of Blair Community Schools is to provide an appropriate educational environment for all students to achieve competency, knowledge, skills, and attitudes to meet the challenges and choices of the future by encouraging personal growth and by recognizing their ability to learn in cooperation with home and community.
Belief Statements
- Each child is important and is a unique individual with special talents
- Basic learning and living skills are essential for responsible citizenship.
- The community expects and supports quality education.
- Discipline and mutual respect are essential for effective education
- Change is necessary for continued growth.
- Technology is used efficiently and effectively to improve education.
- Students will be motivated and challenged.
- Quality education builds self-esteem.
- Thinking skills and problem solving skills are essential to be successful in a society.
- Each child will be provided an education to meet his or her full potential.
JBS Swift & Company
Friboi Group
Friboi Group was founded in 1953 by Jose Batista Sobrinho, also known as “Ze Mineiro” in the city of Anapolis, in the state of Goias Brazil. When Ze Mineiro embarked on his business venture, the daily capacity was only 5 head of cattle. In 2005 JBS S.A. was created in order to support the company’s tremendous growth (on average 30% per year over the last 20 years); as well as to segment its businesses and ensure we kept the focus on each individual area and better defined the various brands. Today JBS has businesses across the globe in a variety of industries, such as: Ag-Business, the Food industry, Distribution and Transportation, Household Cleaning Products and Asset Management.
Swift & Company
Swift & Company was founded in 1855 by Gustavus Franklin Swift in Greeley, Colorado. In July, 2007 JBS S.A. purchased Swift & Company, JBS’ purchase of Swift & Company made JBS the world’s leading beef exporter. Following the lead of JBS S.A., of diversifying and growing the organization, JBS Swift & Company has begun to expand its business in the U.S. with the formation of the JBS Transportation Division created in February, 2008.
JBS Swift & Company
JBS Swift & Company continues to be a family owned and operated business with a drive and focus centered on the business. In 2007 JBS Swift & Company sales topped $10 billion (US) with exports greater than $3 billion (US) in the Beef, Pork and Australian divisions. We are one of the leading processors of fresh beef and pork in the U.S., and one of the main beef processors in Australia. Swift processes, prepares, packages, markets, and delivers fresh, further processed and value-added beef and pork products to customers in the U.S. and international markets.
We accomplish all that we do through the passion, dedication and skills of our employees. Between our manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and the corporate office we employ over 17,000 people in the U.S.
The potential for growth is endless and JBS is searching the world for ways to expand and grow the business!
We accomplish all that we do through the passion, dedication and skills of our employees. Between our manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and the corporate office we employ over 17,000 people in the U.S.
The potential for growth is endless and JBS is searching the world for ways to expand and grow the business!