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Idaho parent recounts 'traumatic' experience after their child takes wrong bus
NAMPA, Idaho — The Nampa School District kicked off its school year on Monday. The 2024-25 school year marks the start of change for the district. In the last few months, the district decided to close schools, move to a 4-day school week, and start school with a new transportation company.
High school football action kicks off this weekend
Football season starts this week in the Treasure Valley. The high school football season kicks off Friday with 10 local teams participating in nine ‘Week 0’ games. Of those nine games, one involves two local teams with Marsing hosting Cole Valley Christian. Marsing is coming off of its first playoff appearance since 2013 and looking to continue building under new head coach Mike Foristiere, while the visiting Chargers are making...
After year of changes, Nampa superintendent reflects on school closures, schedule alterations
NAMPA, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. A combination of reduced funding sources resulted in a difficult 2023-2024 school year full of hard decisions in the Nampa School District. Students are back from summer break this week with new schools and new schedules. In a...
Audrie Reyes, a female welding student
From high school dual-credit students to single parents searching for a new career, the College of Western Idaho serves 30,000 students from diverse backgrounds. Some look to save on tuition, while others pursue vocational training or come to learn English and build community. Here are the stories of six students who utilized the different opportunities offered by CWI.
EHS Golf Teams Aim for State as New Talent and Challenges Arise
The Emmett High School golf teams face significant challenges as they aim for a return to the State tournament. The girls’ team must fill the gap left by four departing seniors, while the boys aim to improve upon last year's performance without standout individual medalists. First-year head coach Drew Long highlights limited squad size for the girls, with only four participants currently, though hopes are high for more recruits as school sessions start. The boys’ team, while short on seniors, brings back several experienced players and emphasizes teamwork for success.
Jory Skidmore, a 35-year-old welding student
From high school dual-credit students to single parents searching for a new career, the College of Western Idaho serves 30,000 students from diverse backgrounds. Some look to save on tuition, while others pursue vocational training or come to learn English and build community. Here are the stories of six students who utilized the different opportunities offered by CWI.
The inception: A community driven project
The College of Western Idaho started with 1,000 students in January of 2009 and has grown to serve over 30,000 students this past year. This series of stories tells the past, present and future through the voices of those who started the college and those who work for and benefit from it today. The series includes a glance at the numbers: the demographics, the programs, the classes, the costs and the timeline.
Balancing expansion and the evolution of higher education
Cory Rock loves excavators and bulldozers, not traditional school. He had no interest in higher education, so he joined the military after high school. “The stuff I was interested in, I did really good. But math? English? No,” he recalled. Rock represents one of the main goals of the...
Prep preview: Eagle to lean on physicality in state title pursuit
EAGLE, Idaho — For the last decade, Eagle has dominated Treasure Valley high school football, with one exception – the Mustangs haven't won a state championship since 2009. Still, any year could be the year. Eagle returns a highly-skilled roster, but the Mustangs look to flex their toughness...
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