West Ada School District

West Ada leader named superintendent of the year

Mary Ann Ranells received the annual award from members of the Idaho Association of School Administrators.

Districts impose $9.2 million in emergency levies

Growing school districts can impose the levies without getting voter approval. And in one district, trustees bypassed a vote on a $1.8 million levy.

West Ada floats another idea to offset building costs

The state’s largest district says the state should help pay the price of growth by covering half the cost of school bond issues.

Eagle kids catch Idaho Blue Book mistake

Seven Oaks Elementary students found a misstated fact and called for action from Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney to make a correction.

The price of growth: West Ada seeks bond issue, school levy

Idaho’s largest school district is seeking a $95 million bond issue, and a two-year, $28 million renewal of a supplemental levy.

West Ada yanks ‘Looking for Alaska’ from middle school libraries

The state’s largest district removed the best-selling novel after a parent complained about its language and references to smoking and suicide, spokesman Eric Exline told the Idaho Statesman.

West Ada to pursue bond issue, supplemental levy

Idaho’s largest school district will seek a $95 million bond issue and a renewal of a $28 million supplemental levy, the Idaho Statesman reported.

Teens slice and dice their way through school

A West ada culinary arts program received an Exemplary Award from the Idaho State Department of Education.

Meridian teacher creates ‘coolest classroom on campus’

Susan Woodard, a teacher at Pathways Middle School, developed a hands-on learning lab to teach kids how to invent solutions to real-world problems.

West Ada school recognized for keeping kids active

The physical education program at Victory Middle School is receiving national attention for its commitment to school health and fitness.