According to the claim, a Mountain View High School student suffered a skull fracture after hitting his head on a fire hydrant. The Idaho Press reported on the tort claim Sunday.

According to the claim, a Mountain View High School student suffered a skull fracture after hitting his head on a fire hydrant. The Idaho Press reported on the tort claim Sunday.
The opt-out rates among West Ada schools vary widely, with some above 50% and others below 20%. INSIDE: school-by-school rates.
Spokesperson Char Jackson said more important than the mask opt-out numbers is contact tracing and keeping an eye on coronavirus case counts. INSIDE: A school-by-school percentage of students opting out of wearing masks.
The majority of the student body comes from Eagle, Meridian and Rocky Mountain schools in West Ada. Owyhee opened with about 1,500 students and has a capacity of 1,800 students.
A line extended around the building early Wednesday afternoon. Parents said it was a minor inconvenience.
With an immunocompromised sister at home, 16-year-old Lili will move in with her grandparents so she can attend school in-person during her junior year.
Parents are organizing at board meetings, on websites, social media platforms and with dress codes to make sure they are heard.
While K-12 leaders have sought guidance from health districts during the pandemic, schools don’t have to comply with local recommendations — and many didn’t last school year.
“I envision this day when people are calling our school district and saying, ‘Hey, what are you guys doing and can we come visit and see the amazing things that are going on.'” said Derek Bub.
Owyhee High opens in August and the students will have the opportunity to start new traditions.