Hello LPOSD Families,

A huge thank you to all the parents who attended student-led conferences and watched your son/daughter(s) share their accomplishments, areas for growth, and what they most enjoy at school. I witnessed the beauty of students taking ownership of their learning by explaining areas they might struggle and what strategies they and the teachers are employing to find success, as well as highlighting strength areas they are proud of. Our teachers stand ready to support and empower every student, every day!

On the same day, Sandpoint Middle and Clark Fork Jr-Sr High School staff attended a full day training in preparation for holding student-led conferences at their schools next year. In a few short years, all students in our district will be able to host their parents for student-led conferences, showcasing their learning and progress toward their goals.

I am wishing you an uplifting and fun spring break with your kids. It is the perfect time to disconnect, plan family fun, and soak up some free Vitamin D in this beautiful place we live.

Much Gratitude for your partnership, bwm

Dr. Becky Meyer, Superintendent

Parents - I hope you are able to join us for a very important parent education forum on April 17 at 5:30pm. Local experts will be presenting new information for parents to help navigate current trends in our community. There will be a Question & Answer session at the end. Free dinner and childcare will be provided.

Parents of children of ANY age will benefit from the information. You will not want to miss this event! Call the District Office with any questions, 208.263.2184.

"It was really neat to see families and students connecting over their hard work, and it was especially great to see students share their achievements with so much pride. I love the accountability our students shared with their families, it’s one of our school-wide goals."

Principal Betsy Delessio

Farmin Stidwell Elementary School

"Students were beaming and excited to show their families all of their hard work. It was wonderful and I am incredibly grateful for the families who took the time to visit the classroom and acknowledge all of their hard work and efforts!"

Principal Summer Tigert

Kootenai Elementary School

Registration and enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is open. Please see the graphics below for step by step instructions for how to enroll. Click here for more information.

Any questions? Contact your school's office for assistance.

With the start of spring comes the return of state testing season. We've compiled our best tips for student success. Thank you for supporting a positive mindset during this important time of year.

The Long Range Facility Planning Committee has been meeting monthly this year to review building conditions and gather facility and financial planning information.

The committee is made up of members of the community, parents, teachers, and representatives from each of LPOSD's 11 schools. During the March 15th meeting they broke into small groups to discuss project scope and focus, project area prioritization, and the ideal length of plan.

The committee will further refine and focus their ideas at the April 16th meeting in order to present a recommendation to the Board of Trustees in June.

Sandpoint High School’s own Academic Decathlon Team took home the State Championship for the 6th time this year – defending the title against 12 other schools from throughout the state. Together, the team took the highest scores in all ten categories of the competition for our bracket. These include written exams in art, mathematics, music, literature, economics,

science, and social science, as well as essay, speech, and interview.

“These students represented the district, the school, their parents, and our community with grace, kindness, integrity, maturity, and solidity," Coach Haag shared.

With the state championship secured, the primary Sandpoint team will now represent Idaho in the National Championships in Pittsburg, PA this spring. Last year, the team placed third in their division at Nationals, proving that they are a serious contender at the highest level.

March Madness arrived early at Sandpoint High School! For the first time in 15 years, the bulldog boys basketball team captured the district championship and qualified for the state tournament.

Not only did the boys compete, they also brought home the tournament's Sportsmanship Award. "The award is a combination of demonstrating good sportsmanship by our team, coaches, administrators, and fans toward the opposing team and officials. In short, showing respect for the tournament and what it represents," said Head Coach Brian Childs.

Congratulations to the team and coaches on this incredible accomplishment, what a great representation of Sandpoint at State!

The next video in our series highlighting LPOSD's 5-Year Strategic Plan features Community Connections. Our school district would not be the same without the support of our amazing community. Watch the video to learn more about how nonprofits and businesses create unique opportunities for students.

Earth Day is April 22nd and Every Kid Healthy Week is April 22-26th, this is a great time to get outside and get moving by walking or biking to school or around your neighborhood!

Safe Routes to School has implemented a morning walking school bus/walking group one day a week at Farmin Stidwell Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Kootenai Elementary through the end of the school year. Check with your school for more detailed information on meeting day, meeting spot, and start time to join one of our walks. Thank you to the City of Sandpoint and teachers for your support with these walking groups!

The School District is looking for dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to make a positive impact in our community. We're looking for substitute teachers and bus drivers.

Sagle Elementary School will kick off the meeting with student presentations!

Click here to access LPOSD's 2023-24 Academic Calendar!

SeeTellNow has a goal of keeping all students in Idaho schools safer by having a confidential

or anonymous tip line to report safety concerns. Go to SeeTellNow.org 24/7/365, download

the SeeTellNow app, or call 888-472-2835.