Child Find Oct. 1, 2021 for Orofino, Weippe, Pierce, Peck, and Cavendish has been rescheduled.

Trustees of Joint School District 171 will meet virtually via Zoom, on YouTube and at the Orofino Elementary Library for their regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m.

Attendance is up across the district by about 80 students.  We are still shy of pre-pandemic days enrollment but we are excited to see the increase.

Lewis-Clark State College student Nate Drobish has been named one of five Top Student Awards $5,000 scholarship winners by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), while two other fellow collision repair technology majors, Nick Brown and Hanna Selzer, recently earned $4,500 scholar…

LCSC Orofino Adult Learning Center is offering free GED assessments on Thursday, Sept. 16. Orientation begins at 8 a.m., followed by the GED assessments.

As we gear up for students to fill the buildings I wanted to take a moment to clarify a few things and give you updates on others.

Students at 123 schools across Idaho will receive free fresh fruit and vegetables during the coming school year thanks to state-administered grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra announced.

The JSD#171 Child Nutrition department has received three FFVP (Fresh Fruit and Vegetable) grants through USDA. The goals of the FFVP are to Increase students’ fresh fruit and vegetable consumption, expand the variety of fruits and vegetables that student’s experience, positively impact stud…

The JSD171 Safe Re-Entry Plan for 2021/2022 was approved by the Board of Trustees for Joint School District 171 at their regular meeting Aug. 16.

The Kamiah School District and Upriver Youth Leadership Council (UYLC) are partnering to offer an Open House Back to School Family Extravaganza on Aug. 25 from 5 p.m. -7 p.m. in the Kamiah Multi-Purpose Room (Lunchroom).

Trustees of Joint School District 171 will meet for their regular meeting at the Orofino Elementary

Welcome back! We are excited to see those smiling faces and hope everyone had a great summer break.

OJSHS Returning Students Registration days as follows:

Parents, Guardians, and Students – We are excited to get students back in the building on August 25. I hope everyone has had a restful and productive summer. We have lots to look forward to here at Orofino Junior/Senior High School (OJSHS) as we continue our work on building a positive and s…

LCSC Orofino Adult Learning Center is offering free GED assessments on Thursday, Aug. 19.

The Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School supply list is as follows:

Adequate supply of the following:

OJSHS Returning Students Registration days as follows:

Trustees for Joint School District #171 met at Orofino Elementary School Library for their regular meeting July 19. Following the approval of minutes, bills and claims, and because there are no building reports during the summer break the board moved right into the discussion portion of the …

University Communications and Marketing at the University of Idaho is pleased to release the list of graduates during Spring Commencement.

I hope everyone is having a great summer in spite of all of the heat, fires and smoke. I am grateful for all of the personnel who are helping control these fires.

The Joint School District 171 Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 19, at Orofino Elementary Library. The meeting is also accessible virtually via Zoom Link or may be watched live on YouTube.

LCSC Orofino Adult Learning Center is offering free GED assessments on Wednesday, July 28.

Summer is in full swing around the area with temperatures soaring!

Six more Idaho schools are now able to support students with behavioral health needs thanks to a grant from the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health. The schools each received a Technical Assistance Award that will enable them to offer school-located behavioral health services starting …

Senior Awards

LCSC Orofino Adult Learning Center is offering free GED assessments on Thursday, July 8. Orientation begins at 8 a.m., followed by the GED assessments.

As we wind down the school year, the excitement of summer is in the air.  Staff and students are busy finishing projects, curriculum and plans for next year.  As we reflect on this past year, we need to recognize several of the bright areas.  

A total of 860 students at Lewis-Clark State College earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2021 semester, college officials announced on Wednesday.

LCSC Orofino Adult Learning Center is offering free GED assessments Thursday, June 10.

On May 8, at 7 p.m., Breyer called the meeting to order. 

Trustees of Joint School District 171 will meet virtually via Zoom, on YouTube and at the Orofino Elementary Library for their regular meeting on Monday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m.

Spring is well under way and summer is knocking on the door. The temperatures are increasing and the sun is shining. This time of year brings many things with it as we head for the finish line of the 20/21 school year.

April is over and summer is right around the corner. As usual, things are moving fast at JSD171. Here a few of the highlights.

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

Enrollment deadline is coming up for 4-H. 

You can sense when you walk down Main Street on a warm summer afternoon.  You’ll find it under the Friday night lights at the high school.  You’ll hear it in the laughter of children at the local parks. It’s that one-of-a-kind feeling that makes your community unique from every other community.

Trustees of Joint School District 171 met for their regular meeting April 19 with a full agenda.

The Joint School District 171 Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 19, in person in the library of the Orofino Elementary School (masks required and limited to 50 people in attendance) as well as via Zoom and live on YouTube.

Clearwater County 4-H is excited for another year of learning and fun for youth ages 6-18! 4-H is the nation’s leading youth organization where kids complete hands-on projects in areas like science, agriculture and civic engagement. From Robotics, Gardening and Aerospace to Market Animals, H…

We are quickly approaching Spring Break! Hard to believe it was a full year ago this week that we closed schools due to the unknown of the pandemic. We have had a full year of learning and adjusting as we have navigated education with minimal disruptions. 

Orofino Elementary would like to extend a warm welcome to new kindergarten students and parents for the 2021-2022 school year.

Time continues to move at a fast pace. Here are a few things that are happening in the district.

The Youth Advisory board will be conducting a Mock Crash Event at the Kamiah High School football field on March 18, at 1 p.m.

The Joint School District 171 Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 15, at Orofino Elementary Library. The meeting is also accessible virtually via Zoom Link or may be watched live on YouTube.