Darren Svan
Outdoor classroom creates a new generation of forest stewards
If Jared Hughes lands his $1 million CTE grant, he plans to transform school acreage into a working forest — to harvest, plant and produce wood products.
Pepper — probably Lake Pend Oreille’s most popular staffer
The certified therapy dog helps students who are struggling to read.
Control of West Bonner board in question as election nears
Six candidates are vying for three spots. Events are planned throughout the month in churches, community centers and local restaurants.
Lake Pend Oreille seniors get to experience ‘adulting’
A finance fair brings together businesses and dozens of volunteers to introduce seniors to budgeting, taxes and retirement topics.
Lakeland superintendent explains decisions to parents
Superintendent Lisa Arnold is hosting monthly meetings with parents to ensure they receive accurate information.
Lake Pend Oreille officers rely on mentorship to avert acts of violence
In addition to ensuring the safety of employees and students, armed security officers spend considerable time building relationships with students.
School choice effort to continue with $24 million federal grant
The state can expect new schools, more teachers and administrators, expanded opportunities for new authorizers and an impact to the broader public education system.
West Bonner trustees meet briefly to declare two board vacancies
The search for replacements can now begin. Durst’s resignation was removed from the agenda. Parents voiced their concerns over the ongoing turmoil.
West Bonner parents say they saved their school district
Volunteers knocked on hundreds of doors and called thousands of voters to successfully recall two trustees.
West Bonner board stymied by trustee Reinbold’s absence
Three trustees are needed to do school business, including appointing two trustees to seats vacated by recalls.