
February 4, 2026
We are getting ready to open the Early PLUS registration for Summer 2026 and/or School Year 2026-2027. Early PLUS is open to children 24 months to 5 years old, and held in 3-6 c...

January 30, 2026
This week students showed off their spelling skills in a dazzling display of knowledge and preparation at the Coeur d'Alene Public Schools Spelling Bee hosted by Coeur d'Alene Hig...

January 28, 2026
Eighth-grader Tatum Oakland mastered an impressive 184 vocabulary words, helping the Canfield Middle School Cougars capture the Vocabulary Bowl championship. As a team, Canfield’...

January 26, 2026
Lake City High School Celebrates Officer Nathan Petersen Coeur d'Alene Police Officer Nathan Petersen has Timberwolf in his DNA. The Lake City High School graduate was rec...

January 21, 2026
This month, we’re thrilled to recognize Donna Gorman from Bryan Elementary School as our Elementary School Educator of the Month! Donna’s dedication to the learning and growth of...

January 15, 2026
An independent financial audit found that Coeur d’Alene Public Schools had stronger-than-expected financial results for fiscal year 2025. Hayden Ross, an accounting firm from Mos...

January 14, 2026
The Board of Trustees has approved the following policies and course proposals for public and staff review and comment following a first reading at their meeting on January 12, 20...

January 13, 2026
The Coeur d’Alene Public Schools’ Board of Trustees appointed new leadership Monday evening during its regular monthly meeting. Lesli Bjerke will serve as Chair of the Board, re...

January 9, 2026
By Emary Tomerup, Sydney Dunlap, Berkeley Walker, Hailey Blue, Ryan Snook Hayden Meadows 5th Grade Students The fourth graders are reading with first graders and they don’t ...


December 4, 2025
The Coeur d’Alene School District is increasing safety and traffic law enforcement around campuses as more students use electric bikes (e-bikes), scooters, and other high-powered ...

December 1, 2025
As we enter this season of gratitude, I find myself reflecting on how fortunate we are to live in a community that stands firmly behind its public schools. Every day in our classr...


October 30, 2025
The Arts Schools Network has recognized Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities as an "Exemplary School " in recognition of outstanding efforts in strategically eval...

October 27, 2025
Jessica Mires has worked tirelessly to shape Venture Academy Online into a meaningful and relevant opportunity for students who need flexible scheduling. Jessica is the district'...

October 23, 2025
Allissa Seitz, a special education teacher at Atlas Elementary, has made an immediate and lasting impact since joining the school community. She brings patience, kindness, and emp...

October 23, 2025
Congratulations to Karen Toomey, an exceptional special education teacher at Lakes Middle School, for being named the district’s Educator of the Month! Karen’s leadership, compas...



September 29, 2025
Dalton Elementary’s staff lounge was stuck in a 1980s time warp complete with funky colors, hospital style lighting and an ancient refrigerator that didn’t work. The remodeling...
