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Jefferson schools to be closed Friday

May 6, 2021 2:59 PM News Team

Jefferson School District 251 will not have school…

Racist promposal sign goes viral

May 6, 2021 12:36 PM News Team

A racist promposal sign is going…

PCSD 25 summer food service program beings June 7

May 6, 2021 11:28 AM News Team

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is gearing up for the 2021 Summer Food Service Program. …

No ongoing threat at Irving Middle School, police continue to investigate

May 4, 2021 9:35 AM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department has cleared the building at Irving Middle School and has determined there is no known ongoing threat.…

More than 100 US colleges and universities are now requiring students to get COVID-19 vaccinations

April 29, 2021 3:45 PM CNN Newsource

College students hesitant to receive a COVID-19 vaccination may need to rethink their decision. As most colleges in the US inch toward the end of the…

6 Idaho students named Presidential Scholar semifinalists

April 29, 2021 12:20 PM News Team

Six members of Idaho’s high school Class of 2021 have been selected as semifinalists for the U.S. Presidential Scholars…

SDE offers Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants to Idaho schools

April 29, 2021 10:35 AM News Team

Idaho elementary schools can apply now to participate in the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) through Child Nutrition Programs of…

Bonneville School District 93 talks about levies

April 28, 2021 5:25 PM Rachel Fabbi

If the supplemental levy fails, that means the district will have to consider pay cuts, layoffs, and other cost-saving measures explained…

K-12 teacher salary budgets set

April 28, 2021 11:09 AM News Team

New state budgets for K-12 teacher salaries and higher education were set Tuesday by the Joint Finance-Appropriations…

Wyoming principal of the year announced

April 28, 2021 10:42 AM News Team

The principal of Jackson Hole High School is being…

PCSD 25 announces new director of special education

April 28, 2021 11:35 AM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced the selection of a new Director of Special Education.…

More than 2,100 ISU graduates to be recognized Saturday

April 23, 2021 12:15 PM News Team

A total of 2,111 spring and summer 2021 graduates will receive 2,250 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University spring commencement…

State board holds education press conference

April 22, 2021 11:45 AM News Team

Idaho State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield and Board Secretary Kurt Liebich will hold a virtual press conference Thursday at 1 p.m.…

Wyoming colleges won’t require COVID-19 vaccines next fall

April 21, 2021 11:11 AM Associated Press

The University of Wyoming and Laramie County Community College say they will not require students and employees to receive COVID-19 vaccines before…

TSD 401 updates COVID-19 plan

April 20, 2021 10:50 AM News Team

The Teton School District 401 Board of Trustees updated the existing COVID-19 plan…

“A slap in the face:” Idaho legislature at odds over education spending

April 19, 2021 5:36 PM Emma Iannacone

Multiple education budgets have failed in the House because of concerns over what students are being taught in the…

Data shows strong teacher retention in Utah despite pandemic

April 19, 2021 9:43 AM Associated Press

Despite concerns that the pandemic would drive many teachers away and exacerbate a longstanding teacher shortage in the state, more Utah teachers…

D93 schools in ‘low risk level’ next week

April 16, 2021 1:05 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 schools will be in the ‘low risk level’ next week (April 19 – April…

New District 91 superintendent talks plans for the district

April 15, 2021 4:07 PM Rachel Fabbi

Lara Hill, the chairman for the board of trustees, said they are excited to have…

State board votes to freeze tuition and fees

April 14, 2021 4:53 PM News Team

By unanimous vote, the Idaho State Board of Education has voted to hold in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at current levels for the 2020-21…

Pay It Forward: YMCA Playground Upgrade

April 14, 2021 2:47 PM Todd Kunz

A local playground is set for a makeover, with your help. And a new addition will come to…

Idaho House kills $1.1 billion teacher pay bill on tie vote

April 13, 2021 2:15 PM Associated Press

The House on Tuesday rejected legislation to pay $1.1 billion to Idaho’s K-12 teachers amid concerns about what is being taught in…

PCSD25 to hold graduation at Holt Arena

April 12, 2021 11:31 AM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 will host the Class of 2021 high school graduation at Holt Arena on the campus of Idaho State University.…

D91 announces new superintendent

April 9, 2021 4:08 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Board of Trustees announced it has successfully concluded contract negotiations with Dr. James Shank.…

Committee kills Ehardt’s sex education bill

April 8, 2021 3:04 PM News Team

The Senate Education Committee killed Idaho Falls Representative Barbara Ehardt’s Sex Education Bill that had already passed the…

D91 entends offer to another superintendent candidate

April 8, 2021 11:52 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Board of Trustees held a special meeting Thursday morning and voted 5-0 to extend an offer to Dr. James Shank to be D91’s new…

BYU-Idaho sets winter semester commencement

March 26, 2021 10:47 AM News Team

Brigham Young University-Idaho winter-semester commencement exercises will once again be held online on Thursday, April 8. …

New computer setup at Blackfoot High School

Blackfoot High School selected for Build an Esport Lab campaign

April 7, 2021 9:45 PM Cole Sams

Video games are becoming serious business at Blackfoot High School.
Back in March, Blackfoot was selected to be one of 25 schools nationwide to…

D91 wants another talk with superintendent candidate

April 5, 2021 10:10 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls School Board met in special session Monday morning to discuss its options for selecting a new Superintendent.…

Idaho lawmakers introduce bill to fund all-day kindergarten

April 2, 2021 3:26 PM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers have introduced a bill that would fully fund all-day kindergarten programs in the…

D91 resumes search for new superintendent

April 2, 2021 12:27 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Board of Trustees is resuming its search for a new…

University of Wyoming planning more normal school this fall

March 29, 2021 10:55 AM Associated Press

University of Wyoming trustees plan to allow substantially more in-person classes, sports and activities on campus this fall if the coronavirus…

Madison appoints new superintendent

March 24, 2021 3:09 PM News Team

At a recent school board meeting, the Madison Board of Trustees unanimously voted for Assistant Superintendent Randy Lords to be the district’s new…

Be the Match donor registry event Wednesday

March 24, 2021 10:59 AM News Team

Idaho State University Honors College students will honor the wishes of their late fellow students by helping to increase the pool of potential blood…

Madison Superintendent to retire after 20 years

March 22, 2021 6:31 PM News Team

After 37 years working in public education with the last 20 serving as Superintendent of Madison 321, Dr. Geoff Thomas has announced he will be…

ISU debate students capture national championship

March 22, 2021 5:58 PM News Team

The Idaho State University Debate Team of Kaden Marchetti and Colter Barker captured the National Championship in Public Forum debate at the Pi Kappa…

Wyoming lawmakers seek solutions to K-12 funding shortfalls

March 22, 2021 10:58 AM Associated Press

Wyoming lawmakers are working on competing proposals to address a projected $300 million shortfall in K-12 education funding over the next two years…

Madison opens up their new Bobcat Fieldhouse

March 18, 2021 8:57 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison High School’s new Bobcat Fieldhouse is a game-changer. The Bobcats will be able to use their indoor facility…

Grant increases ISU distance learning opportunities

March 18, 2021 10:27 AM Cole Sams

Idaho State University will receive more than $320,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture to support the installations of distance…

Black Canyon Middle School construction almost finished

March 18, 2021 4:10 PM Rachel Fabbi

Construction is ahead of schedule at Black Canyon Middle School in…

D93 failed levy discussion

March 17, 2021 5:36 PM News Team

Hard decisions need to be made at Bonneville School District…

D25 names Business Operations director

March 17, 2021 10:50 AM News Team

The Pocatello-Chubbuck School District has selected Jonathan Balls as Director of Business Operations. …

Third-grader memorizes first 140 digits of pi

March 16, 2021 1:11 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ARLINGTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Third-grader Ike Palter has memorized the first 140 digits of pi. The…

ISU health professions students helped deliver nearly 5,000 COVID-19 vaccines

March 15, 2021 3:17 PM News Team

Idaho State University student pharmacists, nurses, dental hygienists and physician assistants have helped nearly 5,000 people get COVID-19 vaccines…

10-year-old skis all 20 Idaho ski areas in one season

March 12, 2021 11:13 AM News Team

New Plymouth, Idaho, 10-year-old Henry Black has completed his quest to slalom all 20 of the state’s alpine ski areas.…

District 93 Board may ask voters to reconsider levies

March 11, 2021 11:23 AM News Team

The Bonneville School Board may consider re-running two levy elections in May. …

Rural Idaho parents plan private prom despite pandemic

March 11, 2021 10:53 AM Associated Press

A rural Idaho high school isn’t hosting a prom this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but a group of parents planned to throw their own —…

ISU announces return to in-person instruction in fall

March 10, 2021 4:13 PM News Team

Idaho State University has announced plans to return to full in-person instruction and campus activities in Fall 2021.…

School election results for March 9

March 8, 2021 1:28 PM News Team

Several school districts across eastern Idaho are holding elections for Supplement Levies, Bond issues and recall elections. …

Guns-in-schools bill advances to full House

March 9, 2021 2:39 PM News Team

A bill to let any school employee with an enhanced concealed carry permit have a gun on public school grounds without the permission approval from…

CEI outlines plans for expansion

March 9, 2021 10:35 AM Ariel Schroeder

The College of Eastern Idaho has outlined plans to build a 94,000 square foot building on its Idaho Falls campus to house its cyber training…

This teen was offered over $1 million in scholarships when she applied to colleges

March 7, 2021 7:43 AM CNN

After applying to more than 20 colleges, one high school senior from Philadelphia has been offered a total of over $1 million in scholarship money.…

“School of Rock” hits Snake River students

March 8, 2021 8:00 AM News Team

When you think of high school band class, traditionally one might think of concert music or jazz…

Taylor’s Crossing to expand bus routes to Rigby, surrounding IF areas

March 5, 2021 1:47 PM News Team

Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, Taylor’s Crossing Charter School will be expanding bus route services to include the Rigby area and other…

D93 to stay in Phase 2 during March

March 5, 2021 10:44 AM News Team

For the month of March, Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2, Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme announced Thursday.…

D91 superintendent search down to 5 candidates

March 4, 2021 5:33 PM News Team

Idaho Falls School District 91’s Board of Trustees has narrowed the field of candidates in its search for a superintendent.…

U of I reports significant increase in COVID-19 cases

March 3, 2021 12:33 PM News Team

The University of Idaho has reported an increase in COVID-19 positives after a recent long weekend and subsequent snow closure in Moscow.…

Gem Prep Charter School In Pocatello, ID

Three Gem Prep ninth graders working toward bachelor’s degrees

March 3, 2021 8:38 AM Cole Sams

Three local ninth grade students are getting a step ahead in their educational path.…

Local author visit Blackfoot school to encourage reading

March 2, 2021 6:03 PM News Team

A local author took time to answer questions about her new children’s book series with students from Stalker Elementary in Blackfoot Tuesday.…

Alturas Preparatory Academy to move into former Sears property

March 2, 2021 3:10 PM Ariel Schroeder

Alturas International Academy Charter School is excited to introduce its new location to provide…

SDE awards federal technology funds for child nutrition across Idaho

March 2, 2021 10:32 AM News Team

Thirteen school districts and child care organizations across Idaho will implement innovative technology for child nutrition programs thanks to more…

Alturas Preparatory Academy to move into former Sears property

February 25, 2021 3:44 PM News Team

TOK Commercial has announced the closing of a transaction for the sale of the former Sears retail anchor space in the Grand Teton…

Tractor Drive launches FFA day at Rigby High School

February 25, 2021 10:26 AM News Team

The Rigby FFA is celebrating National Future Farmers of America Week Thursday with an appreciation luncheon at Rigby High School.…

A look at the progress of Pocatello High School addition

February 23, 2021 7:41 PM Emma Iannacone

Good weather is keeping construction moving on the Pocatello High School…

ISU celebrates Black History Month with week of virtual events

February 22, 2021 4:17 PM Emma Iannacone

In honor of Black History Month, Idaho State University’s Diversity Resource Center is hosting a week of virtual…

SCHOOL CLOSING 2/22/21

February 22, 2021 6:57 AM News Team

Firth School District 59 will be closed…

Community Food Basket is true winner of Souper Bowl

February 18, 2021 5:47 PM News Team

Souper Bowl 2021 officially wrapped up Thursday, as students at Idaho Falls High School loaded food donations on a truck bound for the Community Food…

Student nurses on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic share their motivation

February 18, 2021 3:51 PM Bre Clark

Burnout and fatigue from the nursing community has dominated COVID-19…

Effort to recall D25 Board members collecting donations, Gebhardt responds

February 17, 2021 1:44 PM Emma Iannacone

Some of the Board’s recent choices has brought the threat of a…

University of Wyoming trustees vote to eliminate 11 programs

February 17, 2021 3:55 PM Associated Press

The University of Wyoming will eliminate 11 academic programs as part of an initial effort to save money amid a state budget crunch, university…

PCSD25 online kindergarten registration begins Monday

February 16, 2021 4:34 PM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year will begin online starting Monday, February 22.…

2022 Idaho Teacher of the Year nominations accepted through April 5

February 12, 2021 12:35 PM News Team

The State Department of Education is accepting nominations for Idaho’s top teaching honor, Teacher of the…

Groveland school students evacuated

February 11, 2021 2:07 PM News Team

Groveland Elementary School students were safely evacuated from the building at around 9:27 a.m. Thursday after an HVAC motor seized. …

SDE welcomes public comment on initial draft of proposed new Content Standards

February 11, 2021 2:35 PM News Team

Initial drafts of new Idaho Content Standards for Math, Science and English language arts (ELA) are available for…

D93 board votes to change mask policy

February 11, 2021 10:02 AM News Team

During Wednesday night’s Bonneville School District 93 Board Meeting, the board voted 3-1 to change the district’s mask policy effective on March…

PCSD25 to resume 5-day in-person learning for all grades K-12 on March 1

February 9, 2021 5:44 PM Emma Iannacone

During Tuesday evening’s special meeting, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees took action to resume a 5-day, in-person…

D93 students still need to wear masks

February 8, 2021 6:02 PM News Team

Parents of Bonneville School District 93 students are receiving notifications that their children still need to wear…

CDC director says guidance on reopening schools to be released in the coming week

February 5, 2021 9:45 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will release guidance on school reopenings in the coming week, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky…

Guns-in-schools bill introduced

February 4, 2021 4:00 PM News Team

Representative Chad Christensen of Ammon has introduced a guns-in-schools…

Idaho schools chief makes $2.4 billion budget request

January 28, 2021 11:25 AM Associated Press

Idaho’s schools chief on Thursday asked lawmakers for a 3.8% budget increase to about $2.4 billion to educate the more than 300,000 students in…

Salt Lake City School District students to return to classes

January 27, 2021 11:45 AM Associated Press

A school district in northern Utah has reopened to elementary students after increased pressure from state lawmakers and parents during the…

Snake River School District early release for COVID-19 vaccinations

January 26, 2021 5:46 PM News Team

The Snake River School District is getting ready to vaccinate its employees who choose to get the…

College Board will no longer offer SAT’s optional essay and subject tests

January 19, 2021 12:08 PM CNN Newsource

The SAT’s optional essay and subject tests have been nixed by the College Board, the latest step away from standardized testing in the midst of…

D93 employees get COVID-19 vaccine

January 15, 2021 5:54 PM News Team

In the Bonneville County School District, students only had a half-day today to allow employees to get vaccinated at Hillcrest High…

D91 employees get COVID-19 vaccine

January 15, 2021 5:51 PM News Team

Educators at the Idaho Falls School District got their COVID-19 vaccine…

Jefferson School District employees receive COVID-19 vaccine

January 15, 2021 12:12 PM News Team

Jefferson School District 251 employees received the COVID-19 vaccine…

$23.9 million bond proposed for Blackfoot School District

January 14, 2021 6:31 PM Cole Sams

The Blackfoot Technical Education Center (BTEC) committee is behind a multi-million dollar bond that would help make improvements to the school…

D93 to have half-day on Jan. 15 and Feb. 5 so employees can receive COVID-19 vaccine

January 14, 2021 1:07 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme has announced schedule changes for the district so employees can receive the…

University of Utah president to step down after 3 years

January 13, 2021 3:59 PM Associated Press

University of Utah President Ruth Watkins has announced she is stepping down in April after accepting the position of president of Strada Impact, a…

University presidents: No tuition hikes if Little budget approved

January 13, 2021 2:55 PM News Team

Idaho’s three university presidents announced Wednesday they will not seek tuition increases for the 2021-22 academic year, if Governor Brad…

Teton High School logo makes “merch” appearance

January 6, 2021 10:19 AM News Team

The Teton High School Student Council unveiled its new “Timberwolves” logo by promoting sale prices on products sporting the new logo.…

D25 Board votes to keep secondary students in hybrid schedule for now

January 5, 2021 2:51 PM Emma Iannacone

On Tuesday evening, the Board will consider changing the hybrid schedule or leave it as…

Superintendent Ybarra announces new SDE transportation director

December 18, 2020 12:02 PM News Team

Kyle Rahn, a law enforcement officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Boise, will join the State Department of Education Dec. 30 as…

PCSD 25 to continue offering free breakfast, lunch through end of this school year

December 18, 2020 11:46 AM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Food Service was approved for a USDA waiver allowing all students enrolled in the district to receive free…

Idaho school district replaces Indians mascot, keeps colors

December 17, 2020 9:52 AM Associated Press

A school board in Idaho has unanimously approved a new mascot to represent its school after it retired the Indians moniker earlier this…

D25 levy up for renewal March 9

December 16, 2020 2:16 PM News Team

The Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board will take a $9.2 million supplemental levy to voters March…

BYU-Idaho commencement tonight

December 16, 2020 2:09 PM News Team

Brigham Young University-Idaho will broadcast an online commencement ceremony for Fall Semester 2020 graduates beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday,…

Teton district to maintain in-person classes into 2021

December 16, 2020 9:18 AM News Team

Students will continue classes in-person, full time, through at least January 12 in the Teton (Idaho) School District #401.…

SD25 picks Thunder for new Pocatello High School mascot

December 15, 2020 7:06 PM Emma Iannacone

School District 25 Board of Trustees unanimously voted to replace the Pocatello Indians with the Pocatello…

State officials deliver $52.5 million to Idaho schools

December 15, 2020 10:16 AM Associated Press

State officials on Tuesday presented Idaho’s public schools with a ceremonial check for $52.5…