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Education Notebook: Coeur d’Alene student wins at National Invention Convention

UPDATED: Wed., June 15, 2022

Julianna Schwam, a fifth-grade student from Coeur d’Alene was honored recently for her ingenuity at the seventh annual Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals.

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East Valley High School reverses course and will allow military stoles at commencement

UPDATED: Tue., June 14, 2022

East Valley High School has reversed its policy prohibiting seniors who have enlisted in the military from wearing military stoles at the school’s graduation ceremony Monday night.

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Inslee tabs Spokane airport public affairs director to serve on Community Colleges of Spokane board

UPDATED: Mon., June 13, 2022

The Community Colleges of Spokane’s board of trustees has a new member.

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‘She worked so hard to get here’: Rogers High School graduates celebrate at the Podium on Sunday

UPDATED: Sun., June 12, 2022

This weekend marks the first time a graduation ceremony was held at the indoor sports arena, starting with North Central High School’s commencement on Saturday, and finishing with Ferris High School’s commencement on Sunday evening.

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Family ‘really upset’ after East Valley bars student from wearing graduation stole to signify enlistment in Marines

UPDATED: Sat., June 11, 2022

An East Valley High School policy that doesn’t allow graduating seniors to wear stoles representing the branch of military service they will be joining after graduation has one parent confused and upset.

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Coeur d’Alene middle school apologizes for yearbook with remarks on crime, murder as part of ‘mystery theme’

UPDATED: Fri., June 10, 2022

The Coeur d’Alene School District apologized to parents after students brought home mystery-themed yearbooks Friday that asked kids what crimes they would commit and what weapon they would use.

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These Clover Park High seniors wanted to show Black pride at graduation but were told no. Then, a change of heart.

UPDATED: Fri., June 10, 2022

Clover Park High School students Shadae Ingram and Diane Veness recently found themselves dealing with a controversy over their Black pride-themed stoles leading up to graduation.

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Mt. Spokane High School grad relished in-person classes senior year after missing so much school for illness and kidney transplant

Thu., June 9, 2022

For a lot of students , the COVID-19 shutdowns were surreal uncharted waters, and many struggled to adapt.

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Riverside golf aces play despite young program, COVID limitations

Thu., June 9, 2022

The Riverside High School golf team had a banner year despite being only 3 years old, with half of that spent shut down or with limited playing time because of COVID-19. The boys team were league champions plus a team advanced to the district competitions and one boy and one girl made it to state.

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North Central graduate’s 2,430 days of perfect attendance are only a small part of her inspirational journey

Thu., June 9, 2022

When North Central High School senior Courtney Knutson walks onto the Podium stage Saturday afternoon and accepts her diploma, she will have completed an extraordinary journey.

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‘You don’t have any choice except to grow’: Cecilia Nevada of St. Michael’s Academy harnesses boarding experience into lesson on being ‘able to adapt’

Thu., June 9, 2022

Every student is one of a kind, but St. Michael’s Academy senior Annamaria “Cecilia” Nevada brings a little extra to the word “unique.”

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Bullying set him back, but Three Springs High School helped student catch up in school and refocus his path

Thu., June 9, 2022

Sometimes, seeing a friendly face can turn a day around. And sometimes it can help to turn a life around. That’s what happened to Three Springs High School senior Tristin Leonard when he reunited with Principal Catheleen Scott.

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Classical Christian Academy: A love of learning has helped Luke Roberts succeed in high school

Thu., June 9, 2022

Before you learn about Classical Christian Academy graduating senior Luke Roberts, you should learn a little about what a classical Christian education entails.

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Dishman Hills High School: Inspired by a teacher, Ka’din Rahman-Adamson hopes to become one

Thu., June 9, 2022

Going into his sophomore year of high school, Ka’din Rahman-Adamson was looking for some room to grow.

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East Valley Parent Partnership: Kathrina Collins found the right fit and is balancing work and school successfully

Thu., June 9, 2022

Kathrina Collins, 19, has been on her own for some time. Coming from difficult circumstances and raised by her grandmother, she struggled academically, left school for a while and has been working full time and supporting herself for a couple of years.

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Innovation High School: Destenee Ervin

Thu., June 9, 2022

As Innovation High School senior Destenee Ervin prepared to graduate this month, she was sent reeling with a series of family emergencies and her college of choice abruptly rescinding her acceptance. But Ervin has rallied and is exploring other colleges to get her career dreams back on track.

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MAP High School: No fear of falling for soon-to-fly Emma Sheppard

Thu., June 9, 2022

Before she could talk, Emma Sheppard, of Spokane’s MAP High School, made it her mission to care for those around her.

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Mountain View High School: Jadin Isbell made the best of a second chance

Thu., June 9, 2022

Three years ago, Jadin Isbell hit the jackpot when she was accepted for direct entry from eighth grade into Mountain View Alternative High School in Rathdrum.

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Northwest Christian High School: Lily Wright has a fighting spirit and compassion in drive to become a nurse

Thu., June 9, 2022

Lily Wright’s indomitable spirit has propelled her through challenges that would daunt many.

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Post Falls High School: Alexia Schaad is on the fast track to give back to her community

Thu., June 9, 2022

When Alexia Schaad, 17, graduates from Post Falls High school this month, she will also be earning her associate of arts degree through North Idaho College.

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Education Notebook: Coeur d’Alene student wins at National Invention Convention

East Valley High School reverses course and will allow military stoles at commencement

Inslee tabs Spokane airport public affairs director to serve on Community Colleges of Spokane board

‘She worked so hard to get here’: Rogers High School graduates celebrate at the Podium on Sunday

Family ‘really upset’ after East Valley bars student from wearing graduation stole to signify enlistment in Marines

Coeur d’Alene middle school apologizes for yearbook with remarks on crime, murder as part of ‘mystery theme’

These Clover Park High seniors wanted to show Black pride at graduation but were told no. Then, a change of heart.

Mt. Spokane High School grad relished in-person classes senior year after missing so much school for illness and kidney transplant

Riverside golf aces play despite young program, COVID limitations

North Central graduate’s 2,430 days of perfect attendance are only a small part of her inspirational journey

‘You don’t have any choice except to grow’: Cecilia Nevada of St. Michael’s Academy harnesses boarding experience into lesson on being ‘able to adapt’

Bullying set him back, but Three Springs High School helped student catch up in school and refocus his path

Classical Christian Academy: A love of learning has helped Luke Roberts succeed in high school

Dishman Hills High School: Inspired by a teacher, Ka’din Rahman-Adamson hopes to become one

East Valley Parent Partnership: Kathrina Collins found the right fit and is balancing work and school successfully

Innovation High School: Destenee Ervin

MAP High School: No fear of falling for soon-to-fly Emma Sheppard

Mountain View High School: Jadin Isbell made the best of a second chance

Northwest Christian High School: Lily Wright has a fighting spirit and compassion in drive to become a nurse

Post Falls High School: Alexia Schaad is on the fast track to give back to her community

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