COEUR D’ALENE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

We’re extremely proud to celebrate Ann Carver for her tireless and cheerful dedication to the Lakes Middle School family. Ann, the officer manager at Lakes , is the glue wh...

After four years at the helm of Coeur d’Alene High School (CHS), principal Mike Randles will retire from the Coeur d’Alene School District at the end of this school year. Mr. Ran...

THANK YOU to The Coeur d'Alene Tribe , the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber , and all the local businesses and community members who provided scholarships for our community's high s...

We are so proud to share that Josie Miller, an amazing 4th grade teacher at Northwest Expedition Academy (NExA), is our second Elementary Educator of the Month! Josie is a joyfu...

DEVIN WEEKS Coeur d'Alene Press | April 26, 2025 The red carpet was rolled out for Milken Educator Award winner Marcus Ross when he traveled to the Golden State in early Apri...

Huge congratulations to Emma Young, school counselor at Lakes Middle School, who is our Middle School Educator of the Month! Emma is a true champion for students — dedicated, c...

It is rare to find an educator who so seamlessly blends instructional expertise with relational strength, leadership, and a vision for continuous improvement. Sara is more than d...

Tamara Engelbrecht is one of the hidden gems in the Coeur d’Alene School District. Working behind the scenes as a Remediation Assistant at Lake City High School, Tamara has a big...

We’re celebrating Justine Woodend, a student safety aide at Atlas Elementary School. She is the district’s Classified Employee of the Month. Justine is known for her warm smile,...

Congratulations to both Lake City High School and Coeur d'Alene High School for being recognized as 2025 National Gold Councils of Excellence by the National Association of Stud...

Jeff has dedicated over 27 years to Coeur d'Alene Public Schools, showcasing his commitment to students and education. He has served as an assistant principal, middle school prin...

Skyway Elementary School students collected donations for animals at the Kootenai Companion Humane Society. A huge thank you to all our students and families for their generosity!...

Michelle has been a dedicated teacher in our district for 14 years. Over that period of time she has served in many important roles, including as a special education teacher at ...

Parents/Guardians, did you know? Online predators and scams are becoming more sophisticated—and our kids are some of their favorite targets. You can protect your children online!...

Citlali’s work over the last two years as a choral music teacher at Lakes has been inspiring. Her passion, creativity, and innovative style keep students engaged while promoting ...

It's our honor to recognize Ms. Christina Carlson as the Coeur d’Alene School District’s High School Rookie Teacher of the Year. Ms. Carlson brings a remarkable blend of intention...

Chelsea Howerton, Kindergarten teacher at Atlas Elementary School, has been selected as this year’s Rookie Elementary Teacher of the Year! What makes Chelsea an exceptional te...

We are very happy to announce our Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber Education Committee and Northwest Specialty Hospital Elementary Teacher of the Month for March is Carrie Traina, ...

The 8th-grade student mentors at Canfield Middle School recently hosted a NEON dance with the intention of donating 20% of the profits to Canopy Village. Canopy Village (Formerly ...

Our High School Classified Employee of the Month is Kathy Smith, Coeur d’Alene High School Counseling Secretary. From her nomination form (Austin Araujo): "One of Kathy’s stando...