Boise Schools

Junior high kids in Boise threw 2,000 pounds of marshmallows at each other as part of a program to reduce depression and thoughts of suicide among students.

Morning Edition host George Prentice got "schooled" by a few fourth graders at Shadow Hills Elementary in West Boise.

“You can see the energy level increase when they eat. It’s not surprising that this was enormously successful across so many demographics and in so many different ways.”

This week, the Boise School District approved the 2025-2026 academic calendar created by the district's Calendar Committee.

“I think it would be good for adults to watch and listen and see how students are respectful of each other and their opinions.”

With very strong turnout expected in Ada County, the state's two largest school districts have now both decided to make November 5th a non-student day.

Hasler unsuccessfully ran for a seat on the board in 2022, and also applied to be appointed to the board in 2023 and spring 2024.

The Boise School District covers 450 square miles, which is a lot of roadway to look at when officials are trying to decide whether or not to call a "snow day." Idaho Matters takes a look at what goes into making this decision.

For the record, the Boise School District “will not cancel school on days with normal wintery conditions,” according to the district’s official policy. That said, they’re quick to add, “the Boise School District’s primary concern is for the safety of all students.”

As yet another heat advisory blankets the region, ushering in some of the hottest temperatures of the season, a team of climate action activists (they’re also Boise high school students) say it’s not too late to turn back the tide.