Priest River Elementary News Today

A series of community input meetings are planned for next week as the West Bonner County School District launches its search for its next superintendent. Roughly nine meetings will be held Thursday, April 11, ranging from administrative and classified staff to county and city officials. Meetings also are planned with high school students, parents, and community members.

The first phase of the West Bonner County School District's forensic audit is on the agenda for Monday's board meeting. West Bonner officials hired Spokane-based Eide Bailly in July to conduct a forensic audit to address board and community concerns regarding the district’s finances.

Three seats on the West Bonner County School Board are up for election next week. Incumbents Troy Reinbold, Carlyn Barton and Margaret Hall each face one challenger. In Zone 3, Reinbold faces challenger Elizabeth Glazier; in Zone 5, Barton faces Kathy Nash; in Zone 1, Hall faces Alan Galloway. With the election approaching, Idaho Education … West Bonner trustee candidates talk ‘trust’ and ‘improved academics’ Read More »

STCU, which was founded by high school teachers in 1934, is again honoring its roots by awarding a total of $20,000 to 100 randomly drawn educators. Winners can spend their grants on anything that will enhance students’ classroom experience, whether a basic need or something special.

A local nonprofit, Priest River Youth Connections is working to help the community's children.

PRIEST RIVER, Idaho -- The Idaho State Board of Education (SBOE) has denied the West Bonner School Districts superintendent of an emergency provisional certificate, meaning he is not certified to

PRIEST RIVER — A new nonprofit organization, Priest River Youth Connections, is crafting a plan to provide additional childcare during the school week for local families. The organization hopes to collaborate with the West Bonner community on everything from scholarships and music to activities and programs.

West Bonner school board chair Keith Rutledge’s suggestion that teachers don’t deserve a raise sparked a local campaign to boost morale for the 82 teachers who will return to the classroom next month.

“Every teacher I have ever had has told, taught, or showed me something that I have carried outside of school whether it be educational and life lessons,” a former student said.

PRIEST RIVER, Idaho -- At Priest River Jr. High, Haley Rice will be sitting in the crowd next year as a student.