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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 ...