West Ada School District

Principal ready to ‘give the keys to the kids’ in new West Ada school

Owyhee High opens in August and the students will have the opportunity to start new traditions.

Students unmask during outdoor music class

West Ada trustees voted unanimously on May 11 to change the district’s mask requirements. Masks are still required indoors but are optional outdoors.

West Ada trustees agree to keep masks mandatory while indoors

Masks are optional while outdoors, before school, after school, during recess, meals and other outdoor activities.

Bub selected to lead West Ada

The principal of Centennial High School will fill the top spot in Idaho’s largest district later this year.

Grades drop in pandemic-altered school year

Nampa and West Ada school districts posted fewer “As” and more “Fs” but trends improved as students became more familiar with remote learning.

West Ada trustees stick with appointment of Coffelt

West Ada has welcomed the former Eagle fire chief as its newest board member.

West Ada appoints former Eagle fire chief to board

Rusty Coffelt retired last year and said his background in public service will help him handle the pressure of serving the district.

Community coalition offers in-person tutoring for refugee children

Refugee aid organizations, school districts, community partners and a local church are offering in-person help for students who face an extra challenge with online learning.

West Ada case dredges up debate over whether teacher strikes are legal in Idaho

Judge Michael J. Reardon is likely to consider a motion to dismiss the case on Monday. Follow Idaho Education News for updates.

Amid reopening controversy, West Ada goes public with coronavirus numbers

The West Ada School District has reported 59 coronavirus cases over the past two weeks, at infection rates below the countywide average.