COEUR D’ALENE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Tom Tominlson, Tom Calder and Diana Wheelen made it possible for dozens of high school students to experience the trip of a lifetime. The trio of District 271 bus drivers d...

Michael “Sarge” Cabrera fits perfectly into the culture of Lake Middle School, making lasting connections with students and supporting the school resource officer. As a Student...

Jordan Ramsey, Woodland Middle School, truly embodies Grizzly GRIT with her dedication, kindness, and passion for teaching. She creates a fun and welcoming classroom where every s...

Ramsey Magnet School of Science now has a greenhouse thanks to generous donations from the community. The new greenhouse can accommodate a class of 30 students, enabling them to...

Congratulations to Lake City High School English teacher, Mr. Zach Williamson, for being selected as the Coeur d’Alene School District’s High School Teacher of the Month for the ...

We’re thrilled to shine a well-deserved spotlight on Josh McKee, Venture Academy’s Head Custodian and our High School Classified Employee of the Month! From the moment Josh join...

Inspiring speeches, thunderous applause, joyous celebrations filled a large conference room at Kootenai Health Wednesday afternoon as eight young people with disabilities graduat...

We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Michele Demotte-Reitman, or Mrs. R, as the kids call her, is the May Elementary Educator of the Month! Michele is a dedicated, compassionat...

Carolyn Emerick, the Library Assistant at Coeur d’Alene High School, exemplifies dedication, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to the success of both students and staff. We ...

Jeff Densley, Remediation Assistant at Canfield Middle School, is our Classified Employee of the Month! Jeff provides an anchor leg of support for students and staff at Canfield...

It’s impossible to turn the page without Joanna Ross. Joanna is the district’s Department Classified Employee of the month and deserves a big shoutout for her performance as Bo...

Beth Hebener, a Librarian at Sorensen Magnet School of Arts & Humanities, is an amazing educator with a passion for learning. She is the District’s Elementary School Classifie...

Excitement filled the air at Lakes Middle School and Skyway Elementary School long after students had gone home for the day. Teachers and administrators celebrated two incred...

We are thrilled to congratulate Melissa Hook, school counselor at Canfield Middle School for her recognition in North Idaho’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2025! Melissa’s passio...

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news—Winton Elementary School has officially achieved High Reliability Schools (HRS) Level 1 Certification! Winton Elementary is only one o...

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...